Root question about unlocked S7 - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

*wrong forum*

xith said:
Hi guys..
Long time lurker..
I'm no newb when it comes to rooting, but I've never presented myself with this scenario before.
I recently purchased an unlocked S7 (SM-G930U) straight from Samsung. I'm planning on using it with VZW
Should I activate it first then follow rooting instructions for VZW?
Or root it while unlocked?
Thanks for any help.
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Hi mate
Wrong forum....this is for Exynos and you are Snapdragon ( chipset)
Check here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
All snapdragon phones are root the same

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Galaxy s7 US version Sprint

Hello everyone
I recently got a galaxy S7 Sprint version and I want to know if is there any way to remove the Sprint firmware and put a clean version of it, without Sprint apps and bootloader
igli01 said:
Hello everyone
I recently got a galaxy S7 Sprint version and I want to know if is there any way to remove the Sprint firmware and put a clean version of it, without Sprint apps and bootloader
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Nope, as of now there are no de-bloated firmwares available for the US versions.
igli01 said:
Hello everyone
I recently got a galaxy S7 Sprint version and I want to know if is there any way to remove the Sprint firmware and put a clean version of it, without Sprint apps and bootloader
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I do have a G930P and I did flash it with a G930U FW which doesn´t have any company bloatware, phone works better than before, mine was unlocked since I bought it and I'm using it with a Mexico SIM with no problems.
Please check this post in the S7 AT&T section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
montz_one said:
I do have a G930P and I did flash it with a G930U FW which doesn´t have any company bloatware, phone works better than before, mine was unlocked since I bought it and I'm using it with a Mexico SIM with no problems.
Please check this post in the S7 AT&T section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
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Thanks man you helped me alot

How can i root my Galaxy S6 SM-G920A?

Hey guys, I'm new to rooting. The wondershare Root tool didn't work for me. I have a feeling it doesn't work for my model, and looked through the forums here but am very overwhelmed of all the threads.
Can someone help me determine if my phone is rootable? And if so, how to implement it?
It's originally from ATT, but now with Flash Wireless for Tmobile.
qdiab1 said:
Hey guys, I'm new to rooting. The wondershare Root tool didn't work for me. I have a feeling it doesn't work for my model, and looked through the forums here but am very overwhelmed of all the threads.
Can someone help me determine if my phone is rootable? And if so, how to implement it?
It's originally from ATT, but now with Flash Wireless for Tmobile.
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If that phone is on marshmallow then root is not possible unfortunately
sofir786 said:
If that phone is on marshmallow then root is not possible unfortunately
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Well that sucks!

Need Help rooting Galaxy S7 G930U

Hi all! So I'm pretty familiar with rooting my Galaxy S4 but have recently purchased and upgraded to a Galaxy S7. It's an SM-G930U model and currently set up with my MetroPCS account. I've had some issues finding ROMS that I can use with Odin to root but haven't had much luck. I was able to find stock roms in case something goes awry but no luck with customs. Can someone help me out with a link? Thanks!
Chazmyth said:
Hi all! So I'm pretty familiar with rooting my Galaxy S4 but have recently purchased and upgraded to a Galaxy S7. It's an SM-G930U model and currently set up with my MetroPCS account. I've had some issues finding ROMS that I can use with Odin to root but haven't had much luck. I was able to find stock roms in case something goes awry but no luck with customs. Can someone help me out with a link? Thanks!
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There are no custom roms since the bootloader is locked so the rooting process is different from what you are used to, so follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
KillerClaw321 said:
There are no custom roms since the bootloader is locked so the rooting process is different from what you are used to, so follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
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Will this method work for the S7 930U?
Chazmyth said:
Will this method work for the S7 930U?
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Yes, it will work just please make sure you flash the correct file and read very carefully.

Pixel died - might get a S7

What ROMs are good? Anything to watch out for when purchasing, like different carriers (Canada) that maybe don't have an unlockable bootloader or something silly like that I can avoid. Thanks all. I'd do more research but I need a phone early tomorrow morning.
Get the International Exynos S7 if you're after unlocked bootloader & custom ROMs
G930F / G930W8
All US models are BL locked (Snapdragon)
Bell, Telus, and Rogers carry the same model of the s7.
audit13 said:
Bell, Telus, and Rogers carry the same model of the s7.
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2 questions.
1. can you unlock the BL on the g930w8?
2. Can you then flash AOSP, custom roms just like you can on G930f?
I ask because my g930f got stolen and looking for a replacement.
Thanks.
munchy_cool said:
2 questions.
1. can you unlock the BL on the g930w8?
2. Can you then flash AOSP, custom roms just like you can on G930f?
I ask because my g930f got stolen and looking for a replacement.
Thanks.
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I got the sm-g930w8 from Telus but haven't started using it yet. I won't be running non-Samsung firmware until the warranty ends.
From what I have seen on XDA, the bootloader should be unlockable since other XDA members are using TWRP on the phone. Here's the link to TWRP which doesn't distinguish between the 930f and 930w8: https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys7.html
Another helpful link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770

Question Is Modding Dead For Modern Snapdragon Samsung Flagships?

I have been away from the community since about the Note 10+ due to the impossible chance of rooting the Snap variations at the time. I am wondering if this has been remedied? Is true root still possible on Snapdragon chips? Are awesome ROMs still be developed if so? Is TWRP still a useful and usable tool In this day and age? I'm glad to be back to the community today and I'm desperately hoping that good news will follow in this thread.
Thanks for having me back.
Depends what device and what bootloader version the device is on. Its a paid service now
butchieboy said:
Depends what device and what bootloader version the device is on. Its a paid service now
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Really? How do you go about paying? And do you need to pay to access the area where the Mod ROMs would be? So for example, I have a US ATT Snapdragon Galaxy S22 Ultra. From what I see there is no Modded ROMs for it but I do think I saw a root method. So would I need to pay to access a area where Mod ROMs would be?
You need to pay $150 (IIRC) to have your bootloader unlocked.
mattdiehl83 said:
I have been away from the community since about the Note 10+ due to the impossible chance of rooting the Snap variations at the time. I am wondering if this has been remedied? Is true root still possible on Snapdragon chips? Are awesome ROMs still be developed if so? Is TWRP still a useful and usable tool In this day and age? I'm glad to be back to the community today and I'm desperately hoping that good news will follow in this thread.
Thanks for having me back.
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S22 Ultra - Snapdragon has a root ecploit already, It's detailed here.
Guide to root Galaxy S22 Ultra (B/E/N/0), unlock bootloader and flash official firmware (noob friendly)
Your warranty is now void. If you root your device, Your KNOX status will be tripped. You can still pass the safety net after you root if you follow the instructions. Sorry for USA models, you can't root unless you can unlock your bootloader You...
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Also, Have a look here. Very good guide if you're catching up on root after a while.
Rooting, ODIN, Firmware, CSC Information And Myths Debunked / Noob's Guide To Samsung Devices
Since a lot of people will have their Galaxy S22 Ultra soon and I myself am thinking about either getting an S21 Ultra or S22 Ultra, I wanted to summarise a lot of information I found out during researching as Samsung devices are quite different...
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He's discussing the US model, which is bootloader locked. The root method you posted is for the B and E models, not the U.

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