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Galaxy S6 5.1.1 root

Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?

hlm19 said:
Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?
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Only way to get root on 5.1.1 thus far is by flashing TWRP recovery.
If you are an amateur to this sort of thing I would highly suggest not to do that.
It will void your warranty permanently by tripping KNOX which can't be "un-tripped"
May I ask why you think you need/want root?

I want to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?

hlm19 said:
I wan't to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?
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Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..

Stevles said:
Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..
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Thanks mate!So twrp now supports 5.1.1?

Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun

Stevles said:
Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun
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Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.

hlm19 said:
Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.
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Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
Okay so go to the last page or two of the TWRP thread and start reading

Stevles said:
Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
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Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.

hlm19 said:
Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.
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Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine

Stevles said:
Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine
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Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?

hlm19 said:
Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?
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Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again

Stevles said:
Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again
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Thanks for the help!Will try it

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395

roydok said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
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I think he may have already actually, thanks for your input. It was certainly mentioned earlier but now there's a link which is always nice

What does tripping KNOX do? I like and would like to continue using the Tap & Pay feature from my bank. Is KNOX separate from the secure element the bank uses?
Other than providing a separate environment for work, what else does KNOX provide?

Downgrade from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2 Galaxy s6 DUOS

Any idea of downgrading to 5.0.2 from 5.1.1. I want to downgrade because, my 3G service has been stopped when I upgrade from OTA to 5.1.1.

Official downgrade via odin is not possible. Either you try to solve the issue on 5.1.1 by flashing different firmwares or you go for a custom 5.0.2 Rom.

never do that because 5.1.1 has updated bootloader which will cause problems if u flash downgraded rom
im not sure if u can downgrade bootloader version and how to do this .... but i think if u downgraded the boatloader u can flash 5.0.2

i have Galaxy G9200 HK
i success downgrade it from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2
1.first i downgrade kernel from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2 (made .tar archiwe with only boot.img this ROM http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/6783.html Pingpongroot possible)
2. Now Galaxy S6 is wiped
3. install from ODIN this rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html ( not working on it pingpong root)
For root need again install pingpong root kernel possible, root and again back to kernel from rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html
USE IT ON your responsibility & IF your phone no start or method don't working .you know how install back 5.1.1 from samsung smart switch!

XxM4tzexX said:
Official downgrade via odin is not possible. Either you try to solve the issue on 5.1.1 by flashing different firmwares or you go for a custom 5.0.2 Rom.
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Is it possible to flash this one: [ROM]-[S6.G920F] VN™ROM-S6-G920FXXU1AOE3 ??? This is 5.0.2.

Sure you can flash this. But keep in mind that Knox will be tripped.

galaxyuserx said:
i have Galaxy G9200 HK
i success downgrade it from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2
1.first i downgrade kernel from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2 (made .tar archiwe with only boot.img this ROM http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/6783.html Pingpongroot possible)
2. Now Galaxy S6 is wiped
3. install from ODIN this rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html ( not working on it pingpong root)
For root need again install pingpong root kernel possible, root and again back to kernel from rom http://rom.shuaji.net/rom/8085.html
USE IT ON your responsibility & IF your phone no start or method don't working .you know how install back 5.1.1 from samsung smart switch!
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You sure the link is safe? I've tried to use FireFox or Chrome but they both reported "The site contains malware" warning......

I doubt your 3g problem has anything to do with 5.1.1. Check the APN settings or go to a store.

XxM4tzexX said:
Official downgrade via odin is not possible. Either you try to solve the issue on 5.1.1 by flashing different firmwares or you go for a custom 5.0.2 Rom.
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Zhypr said:
I doubt your 3g problem has anything to do with 5.1.1. Check the APN settings or go to a store.
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My APN setting is alright. When I purchase this phone, my 3G was Ok but after one upgrade from OTA my 3G problem arises. So I think if I roll back to 5.0.2 my 3G problem will gone.

rony0505 said:
My APN setting is alright. When I purchase this phone, my 3G was Ok but after one upgrade from OTA my 3G problem arises. So I think if I roll back to 5.0.2 my 3G problem will gone.
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The update can be the occasion, but it's not the problem. You shouldn't accept your flagship phone to be stuck on 5.0.2. Just contact the shop you bought it form.

TheEndHK said:
You sure the link is safe? I've tried to use FireFox or Chrome but they both reported "The site contains malware" warning......
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Site don't working now :/ but this instruction can work with another ROMs 5.0.2 i downloaded my roms from this site but now ...
I see this warning. I ignore it and see broken website :|

galaxyuserx said:
Site don't working now :/ but this instruction can work with another ROMs 5.0.2 i downloaded my roms from this site but now ...
I see this warning. I ignore it and see broken website :|
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Does this method trip knox?

TheEndHK said:
Does this method trip knox?
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My phone have 0x0 KNOX you know i used only orginal samsung kernels from stock ROMs and stock ROMs ;]

galaxyuserx said:
My phone have 0x0 KNOX you know i used only orginal samsung kernels from stock ROMs and stock ROMs ;]
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I'm also with HK G9200 and actually I want to go back 5.0.2 with pingpong root. Can you upload that kernel and rom on baidu cloud and share to us?

TheEndHK said:
I'm also with HK G9200 and actually I want to go back 5.0.2 with pingpong root. Can you upload that kernel and rom on baidu cloud and share to us?
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i can't verify account on baidu because i don't have chinese phone number but i have rom
G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar
and kernel from Lřđă SM-G9200 5.0.2 LRX22G.G9200ZHU1AOE4.tar
install first kernel from 5.0.2 it crash system 5.1.1
after that G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar
and again kernel from LRX22G.G9200ZHU1AOE4
now you must in pingpong boot actualisation in program and try root.
and after you success rooted you can back to kernel from G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar
for me it worked and i think you can find this roms on google or baidu.
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/dj07iRfw/file.html < kernel from "Lřđă SM-G9200 5.0.2 LRX22G.G9200ZHU1AOE4.tar"
with that you need only "G9200ZHU1AOF1_G9200ZZH1AOF1_G9200ZHU1AOF1_HOME.tar" rom
hope it can help you.
I now have KNOX tripped, because i want use USB wifi dongle :]
i found on chinese website i think baidu nice kernel for 5.1.1 ( rooted + KNOX removed) but no support usb dongle and without source code this kernel i can't use 5.1.1 now use again 5.0.2 but with TWRP

Ok guys, I have a question.... I have S6, model 920T, Tmobile.... I got a message to said: "the phone has been flased and is lock now you need to reboot and contact your carrier"..... somenthing like that.., I was looking on internet a lot of information, I found one page where I can check the IMEI number, and it said the IMEI# that is in the back and is from 920F, International.... my IMEI # on the phone is corrupted, I already tryed to changed to 920F to see if it can help me with IMEI # but I cant.... any solutions????? Im stock on 5.1.1. And I cant dowgrade either..... please need you all help.... sorry for my english, Im Mexican...

is it ok to cf root my note edge N915G

I want to root my note edge SM-N915G (which i recently updated to marshmallow (officially - using system auto update)) using CF auto root. I have been reading tutorials on the internet on how to use it. It says to download the right Files first from the autoroot.chainfire.eu site.
but the one for the SM-N915G (android 6.0.1) has a build number of MMB29M.N915GXXS1DPH3 while the one on my phone is MMB29M.N915GXXU1DPG6. is that ok?
they also have a warning about this:
UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !
is it safe for me to root my phone, or i have to fulfill some prerequisites first?? thanks

I got the same model as well, did you manage to find the right files? Really want to try viper 4 Android

Aimara said:
I got the same model as well, did you manage to find the right files? Really want to try viper 4 Android
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Not yet .. but i am still finding a way to root it

This should be the latest way, not yet try yet http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/attempting-to-root-edge-note-t3450943/page1

Aimara said:
This should be the latest way, not yet try yet http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/attempting-to-root-edge-note-t3450943/page1
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i just tried rooting my phone using cf auto-root and the files that currently available there.
and it bricked my phone.
, i have to use samsung kies to fix it gain

johnkernelle2 said:
i just tried rooting my phone using cf auto-root and the files that currently available there.
and it bricked my phone.
, i have to use samsung kies to fix it gain
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omg mine bad , it did work for OP but different model

Aimara said:
omg mine bad , it did work for OP but different model
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I think the method on the link you provided will work (cant try it though because my phone is currently bricked)
The one that bricked my phone is when i use the cf auto root using the files on there site .. i think the problem is about locked bootloader on android m .. not sure though. . I will definitely try the method in the link you provided after my phone is fixed

the cf auto root is for MM ? hard or soft brick ?

Aimara said:
the cf auto root is for MM ? hard or soft brick ?
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soft brick

Ok not that bad then

Any update?

Aimara said:
Any update?
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not yet, i will update as soon as i get it working

ROOT
first flash with emotion kernel then after flash with super su 2.14.zip, i just rooted my n915g 6.0.1 experimentally and rooted my n915g.

Rooted phone?

Okay so my device is Galaxy S7 and I had it rooted and running LineageOS for a few days. Because of security, I decided to install stock firmware using Odin. This runs well as stock. Play store and phone info sata this is certified and official software. SafetyNet gets everything passed and says no root. But still my Samsung apps cant run, since they think this is rooted... What to do? Can there be some files left?

Henubenu said:
Okay so my device is Galaxy S7 and I had it rooted and running LineageOS for a few days. Because of security, I decided to install stock firmware using Odin. This runs well as stock. Play store and phone info sata this is certified and official software. SafetyNet gets everything passed and says no root. But still my Samsung apps cant run, since they think this is rooted... What to do? Can there be some files left?
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What country / region ?
What firmware? 7.0? 8.0?
Where did you get the firmware?
Did you flash with Odin?

Henubenu said:
Okay so my device is Galaxy S7 and I had it rooted and running LineageOS for a few days. Because of security, I decided to install stock firmware using Odin. This runs well as stock. Play store and phone info sata this is certified and official software. SafetyNet gets everything passed and says no root. But still my Samsung apps cant run, since they think this is rooted... What to do? Can there be some files left?
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After rooting your phone warranty will be set to 1.
You can check by going to download mode and reading the property : Warranty void
If its a 1 you can never use these apps again for security reasons

kpwnApps said:
After rooting your phone warranty will be set to 1.
You can check by going to download mode and reading the property : Warranty void
If its a 1 you can never use these apps again for security reasons
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This isn't correct, once you flash back to stock with Odin the security is restored. The knox counter trip means the warranty is void because the phone had been rooted etc

cooltt said:
This isn't correct, once you flash back to stock with Odin the security is restored. The knox counter trip means the warranty is void because the phone had been rooted etc
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Yes it is. The apps dont check the status of your phone they check ro.boot.warranty_bit

cooltt said:
What country / region ?
What firmware? 7.0? 8.0?
Where did you get the firmware?
Did you flash with Odin?
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I downloaded the nordic country most recent one. So I guess its 8.0... And got recommendations for SamMobile. And yes, I used Odin to flash this firmware.

kpwnApps said:
Yes it is. The apps dont check the status of your phone they check ro.boot.warranty_bit
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Is there a way to modify that?

Henubenu said:
Is there a way to modify that?
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Yes, but ask @kpwnApps because clearly he knows more than anyone else on the forum. We're all too stupid.

Henubenu said:
Is there a way to modify that?
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You cannot modify that anymore you need to replace your mainboard

Unroot/relock with custom firmware

Hi there,
I've installed LOS 16 on my Galaxy S7 and I want to use my banking app on it. The problem is that the app says the device is rooted. I guess didn't root it. In download mode is written:
product name: SM-G930F
current binary: Custom
system status: Custom
FRP lock: OFF
Secure Download: Enabled
I also searched the internet for a solution but the only way I've find i to flash the stock firmware.
Is there any other way to relock the phone with LOS on it?
Thanks for your help!

Dinera said:
Hi there,
I've installed LOS 16 on my Galaxy S7 and I want to use my banking app on it. The problem is that the app says the device is rooted. I guess didn't root it. In download mode is written:
product name: SM-G930F
current binary: Custom
system status: Custom
FRP lock: OFF
Secure Download: Enabled
I also searched the internet for a solution but the only way I've find i to flash the stock firmware.
Is there any other way to relock the phone with LOS on it?
Thanks for your help!
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The knox counter has tripped, it can't be reset, it doesn't matter what ROM you put on it now most banking apps will never work on the phone again.
Sorry buddy.

cooltt said:
The knox counter has tripped, it can't be reset, it doesn't matter what ROM you put on it now most banking apps will never work on the phone again.
Sorry buddy.
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Thanks for your answer!
Probably it is such a Samsung specific problem. I've installed LOS on a Xiaomi A2 lite and the banking app is usable. So there is no way to revoke the root permission?
Edit: On my old HTC One m8 with LOS 16 it works also fine.

Dinera said:
Thanks for your answer!
Probably it is such a Samsung specific problem. I've installed LOS on a Xiaomi A2 lite and the banking app is usable. So there is no way to revoke the root permission?
Edit: On my old HTC One m8 with LOS 16 it works also fine.
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Yes of course you can revoke root by going back to stock or a custom ROM based on stock but not on LOS as its a totally custom ROM.
With regards to banking apps working, some do, most don't. It very much depends how that app makes a secure connection and if the provider is happy for it to run on a modified device.
My HSBC app works on my phone but that's the only one all others I've tried give the message "this device has been modified / isn not secure" etc. and won't run.
It's not the root that prevents this, it's the fact that when you root a device you trip the knox counter which cannot be reset because its a hardware fuse not software.

Thank you for your reply.
The fact with the hardware fuse is known and it should be not the problem with the banking app. Like I wrote it works with other devices which are already unlocked. Probably It is the custom ROM which is not based on the stock ROM.
I will try to install an other ROM based on stock ROM without the annoying pre installed apps.
Many many thanks for your help!