Root My Hell !!!!! - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I have a galaxy s6 original from att, I could never get it to root. I just switched over to tmobile, I have unlocked the phone and installed the newest update. Still will not root. What am I missing? What the hell is going on, there is no way I have the only unrootable s6. Side note spell check does not like "unrootable". Any help would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.

phillydroid said:
So I have a galaxy s6 original from att, I could never get it to root. I just switched over to tmobile, I have unlocked the phone and installed the newest update. Still will not root. What am I missing? What the hell is going on, there is no way I have the only unrootable s6. Side note spell check does not like "unrootable". Any help would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.
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Tried intalling twrp in odin?

It seems like you have SM-G920A. It is the only S6 that "not" rootable.

forumber2 said:
It seems like you have SM-G920A. It is the only S6 that "not" rootable.
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So no way around this?

BaTarrY said:
Tried intalling twrp in odin?
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I have Not how do I do that?

phillydroid said:
I have Not how do I do that?
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Then install magisk or SuperSU and you have root

phillydroid said:
So no way around this?
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There's no way.

forumber2 said:
There's no way.
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Then what phone would you suggest I buy that I can easily root and start learning how to customize my phone. I am very eager to learn all of this because I see the future of pnones getting worse when it come to security from the companies.

phillydroid said:
Then what phone would you suggest I buy that I can easily root and start learning how to customize my phone. I am very eager to learn all of this because I see the future of pnones getting worse when it come to security from the companies.
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The 3t would be your best option

Related

Do you need to be rooted to use Cyanogenmod?

Do you need to be rooted to use Cyanogenmod on galaxy s4 and is the Cyangenmod Installer in the app store legit?
dreseansr said:
Do you need to be rooted to use Cyanogenmod on galaxy s4 and is the Cyangenmod Installer in the app store legit?
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Yes I believe you do, to install any roms
h104 said:
Yes I believe you do, to install any roms
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ok, thank you
dreseansr said:
ok, thank you
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not only do you need to be rooted, but you are going to need an unlocked bootloader.. so depending what phone you have, you could be out of luck for now.
jeramii said:
not only do you need to be rooted, but you are going to need an unlocked bootloader.. so depending what phone you have, you could be out of luck for now.
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eh, i rooted my phone a couple of minutes ago, i have the galaxy s4.. i'm trying to figure out how to move apps to Sd with the Easy MoveApps2SD app but it's saying it can't function, would you happen to know how?

Root for Note 4 Edge ?

Hi,
I just bought the note edge from bell here in Canada, and I am looking for a root for Note Edge model: SM-N915W8
hamzaalgaidi said:
Hi,
I just bought the note 4 edge from bell here in Canada, and I am looking for a root for Note Edge model: SM-N915W8
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Its either Note 4 or Note Edge.
It can't be both.
But Googling your Model #, you have the Note Edge.
First time I've heard of a SM-N915W8 variant.
jtambis6 said:
Its either Note 4 or Note Edge.
It can't be both.
But Googling your Model #, you have the Note Edge.
First time I've heard of a SM-N915W8 variant.
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ya so far no go, on the note edge, i have it aswell and i NEEED root, so tired of ads...GRRRR im sure it will me here soon Cause we know @Chainfire is beastmode...
just need to be patient
LNKNPRKFN said:
ya so far no go, on the note edge, i have it aswell and i NEEED root, so tired of ads...GRRRR im sure it will me here soon Cause we know @Chainfire is beastmode...
just need to be patient
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Please note, I have a Note 915G.
If the booader isn't locked then flash TWRP then Latest SuperSU. This got me root.
ultramag69 said:
Please note, I have a[/COLOR]
ultramag69 said:
Please note, I have a Note 915G.
If the booader isn't locked then flash TWRP then Latest SuperSU. This got me root.
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I got root for my SM-N915W8 (Canadian Edge) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
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LNKNPRKFN said:
ultramag69 said:
Please note, I have a[/COLOR]
I got root for my SM-N915W8 (Canadian Edge) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
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I id that initially too but after a restock found I didn't need to flash cf-autoroot to get root, just latest twrp and then latest supersu.
Why potentially brick your device if you don't need to?
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Hi everyone, I really need some help rooting my SM-N915A (from AT&T) please, some1 guide me from scratch, pleeez!!! thank you
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xxswagga1xx said:
Hi everyone, I really need some help rooting my SM-N915A (from AT&T) please, some1 guide me from scratch, pleeez!!! thank you
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There is no root currently for the AT&T SM-N915A Galaxy Note Edge. Some are working on it with the Note 4 and its thought that when the Note 4 does eventually get root, then the process can be applied to the Note Edge.
Here is the thread for the Root Progress
ultramag69 said:
LNKNPRKFN said:
I id that initially too but after a restock found I didn't need to flash cf-autoroot to get root, just latest twrp and then latest supersu.
Why potentially brick your device if you don't need to?
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Wait, - correct me if Im wrong, but you only flashed TWRP and Supersu from stock?? .....and that alone gave you root without CF-Autoroot?
Is that possible?
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JF-GINO said:
ultramag69 said:
Wait, - correct me if Im wrong, but you only flashed TWRP and Supersu from stock?? .....and that alone gave you root without CF-Autoroot?
Is that possible?
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That was @ultramag69 not I
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@IceTwig Thanx 4 the reply, OMG, I so seriously wanna root this phone...
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JF-GINO said:
ultramag69 said:
Wait, - correct me if Im wrong, but you only flashed TWRP and Supersu from stock?? .....and that alone gave you root without CF-Autoroot?
Is that possible?
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Yep...
A lot of people have tried and found it works,not just me...
If you plan to root your phone try my way first,as long as bootloaders AREN'T locked then try CF-Autoroot if it doesn't work...
It doesn't do anything that you weren't going to do yourself(Knox will be triggered), except miss out on flashing cf-autoroot, getting an error message and having a heart attack before pulling out the battery and essentially doing what I suggested...
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This still does not apply to the Verizon variant, correct?
ultramag69 said:
JF-GINO said:
Yep...
A lot of people have tried and found it works,not just me...
If you plan to root your phone try my way first,as long as bootloaders AREN'T locked then try CF-Autoroot if it doesn't work...
It doesn't do anything that you weren't going to do yourself(Knox will be triggered), except miss out on flashing cf-autoroot, getting an error message and having a heart attack before pulling out the battery and essentially doing what I suggested...
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Hmm, interesting,.. so an insecure kernel is not needed.
Are there any side effects, as I dont want to have to reset my phone..
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emtownsend said:
This still does not apply to the Verizon variant, correct?
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Sorry,haven't tried but if the bootloader is locked I would assume not...
JF-GINO said:
ultramag69 said:
Hmm, interesting,.. so an insecure kernel is not needed.
Are there any side effects, as I dont want to have to reset my phone..
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Haven't had any yet.... Have TB running, clocksync and other apps that require root. No ill effects and it's been rooted for months....
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emtownsend said:
This still does not apply to the Verizon variant, correct?
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The bootloader is locked and at this time, we do not have root. There are people working on getting root accomplished on the Note 4 (AT&T and VZW variants), that will work on the Note edge.
slimc84 said:
The bootloader is locked and at this time, we do not have root. There are people working on getting root accomplished on the Note 4 (AT&T and VZW variants), that will work on the Note edge.
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So u'r saying once the AT&T Note 4 gets root access, my Edge will be good to go? I can't wait, no root is driving me nuts...
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xxswagga1xx said:
So u'r saying once the AT&T Note 4 gets root access, my Edge will be good to go? I can't wait, no root is driving me nuts...
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If it is the root method using the exploits that they are currently working on it should work as our device is vulnerable as well. However, if it is a different vulnerability that is exploited, it isn't guaranteed that the root method would work on the Edge.
Already answered question...
I gotta look at my "Repeated Quotes" more often....
As above... These 12 hour shifts are starting to take their toll...

Porting android m to other devices like 920t and 920w8

i know people with international model s6 and edge are having fun with android M. Im wondering how we can port it over for us in the states. Any ideas?
stormonya said:
i know people with international model s6 and edge are having fun with android M. Im wondering how we can port it over for us in the states. Any ideas?
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We can't. No Kernel source has been released, and Android M needs a new bootloader which is unique for each model.
virulentt said:
We can't. No Kernel source has been released, and Android M needs a new bootloader which is unique for each model.
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this is why we need friends that work at Samsung that work in the basement. To leak such files.
stormonya said:
this is why we need friends that work at Samsung that work in the basement. To leak such files.
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I think most Samsung's employees want to keep their job...
G920F it's identical to G920I for example, so I think that it shouldn't be that difficult
virulentt said:
I think most Samsung's employees want to keep their job...
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yea...i guess thats very selfish of me to ask lol
seniga1 said:
G920F it's identical to G920I for example, so I think that it shouldn't be that difficult
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thats a thought in mind i had. i am tempted to try to odin flash it. it wouldnt hurt to try. my device reads as 920F but i dont know if odin will detect it that way based on the build prop. but its worth a shot to try. hell it may work. ive seen stranger things occur..especially with my phone.
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thats a thought in mind i had. i am tempted to try to odin flash it. it wouldnt hurt to try. my device reads as 920F but i dont know if odin will detect it that way based on the build prop. but its worth a shot to try. hell it may work. ive seen stranger things occur..especially with my phone.
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Anyway you can flash back 5.1.1 if it doesn't work
seniga1 said:
Anyway you can flash back 5.1.1 if it doesn't work
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Yes. If it doesn't work. It just won't work...it either will flash or wont flash.....if anything..I keep a stock bootloader and rom on a flash drive with odin and a custom kernel and a copy of philz recovery for odin for emergencies.
So, did anyone tried?
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So, did anyone tried?
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Didn't work....md5 failed.. It wouldn't proceed after that lol...I may try this md5 work around to see if it works.. But tonight.. I'm getting fuuuuuuuckkkkddddddd up!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEARS.
stormonya said:
Didn't work....md5 failed.. It wouldn't proceed after that lol...I may try this md5 work around to see if it works.. But tonight.. I'm getting fuuuuuuuckkkkddddddd up!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEARS.
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Just delete the md5 extension, rename it as ".tar" only
seniga1 said:
Just delete the md5 extension, rename it as ".tar" only
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I'll be sure to do that... If it bricks to no return... I'll take my phone to T-Mobile and use my jump upgrade lol..but I really think it may work by passing the md5 check...wish me luck.
stormonya said:
I'll be sure to do that... If it bricks to no return... I'll take my phone to T-Mobile and use my jump upgrade lol..but I really think it may work by passing the md5 check...wish me luck.
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I wish you a marshmallowed 2016, good luck!
seniga1 said:
i wish you a marshmallowed 2016, good luck!
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and you as well my friend!! Thank you!!
Or...
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this is why we need friends that work at Samsung that work in the basement. To leak such files.
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or those hard to come by engineering sboots.. Lmao. I've ordered a 920F just to get M. Plus 5 extra LTE bands.
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or those hard to come by engineering sboots.. Lmao. I've ordered a 920F just to get M. Plus 5 extra LTE bands.
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Most definitely LMAO.......man I wish I could trade mines to 920f......did you just by a new one? And kept the old one?
yeah
stormonya said:
Most definitely LMAO.......man I wish I could trade mines to 920f......did you just by a new one? And kept the old one?
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yeah.. I bought a new one off eBay 64GB BTU/DDE firmware. Its awesome. However, I missed the official beta program by a day, because of Christmas, ... but I'm keeping it. I still have the old one, until someone buys it. lol....
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yeah.. I bought a new one off eBay 64GB BTU/DDE firmware. Its awesome. However, I missed the official beta program by a day, because of Christmas, ... but I'm keeping it. I still have the old one, until someone buys it. lol....
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Goooood stuff man!!! I take it you're gonna flash the marshmallow files on xda? Root access and xposed working as well.
I was....Lol
stormonya said:
Goooood stuff man!!! I take it you're gonna flash the marshmallow files on xda? Root access and xposed working as well.
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I was going to but after reading thru the threads, I'm gonna hold off for official release (which should be soon for European S6) becasues apparently the battery drains from an unofficial upgrade path is pretty serious. And some people are getting force closes. I really really want to tho, so I may. I mean KNOX isnt important to me. Still debating.

Root help.

Hello, not new to rooting at all. Just got an S6 build G920VVRU4BOK7 and apparently I can't find a way to root this device without tripping KNOX.
Can anyone point me to a thread or something where this has been discussed? (yes I searched and nothing came up)
I'm running 5.1.1
Thank you,
Cody
Not possible unfortunately. Return if you can!!!
Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
CodyBMW said:
Hello, not new to rooting at all. Just got an S6 build G920VVRU4BOK7 and apparently I can't find a way to root this device without tripping KNOX.
Can anyone point me to a thread or something where this has been discussed? (yes I searched and nothing came up)
I'm running 5.1.1
Thank you,
Cody
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Please share the rooting method you found that trips KNOX. I didn't think there was anyway to root G920VVRU4BOK7.
Thanks,
Mike
What phone currently available for Verizon network IS rootable?
Any of the Note variants?
Any Nexus model?
I don't mean it has to be purchased at Verizon just capable of running on the network.
CodyBMW said:
What phone currently available for Verizon network IS rootable?
Any of the Note variants?
Any Nexus model?
I don't mean it has to be purchased at Verizon just capable of running on the network.
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The Nexus 6p is a great choice.
Misterxtc said:
The Nexus 6p is a great choice.
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Looks like $549 is the price I'm finding for the 64 gb (in the US) have you found it for less?
The title and OP in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/root-list-root-apps-t3106204 - reads as if rooting the phone is possible.
That said it doesn't detail how to root and none of the other threads seem to indicate it either. Last I checked rooting the S6 was not readily possible, especially if you care about not tripping Knox.
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The title and OP in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/root-list-root-apps-t3106204 - reads as if rooting the phone is possible.
That said it doesn't detail how to root and none of the other threads seem to indicate it either. Last I checked rooting the S6 was not readily possible, especially if you care about not tripping Knox.
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Yes, firmware versions OE2 and below can be rooted. The OP is talking about version G920VVRU4BOK7 which cannot be rooted. There is currently no rooting method available whether it trips KNOX or not.
Mike
Would this method work for obtaining root?
androiding.how/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-on-android-5-1-1-all-variants/
CodyBMW said:
Would this method work for obtaining root?
androiding.how/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-on-android-5-1-1-all-variants/
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No.
Verizon locks their bootloaders preventing us from flashing modified kernels. Plus twrp isn't available for Verizon Galaxy S6.
Any way of Odining back to OE2 from BOK7?
godcomplex37 said:
Any way of Odining back to OE2 from BOK7?
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Nope.
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oh man. just bought my SGS6 ;\ and it's BOG7... guess that won't be rootable right away ;\....
HELP rooting my Gs6
G290VVRU4BOK7 I DWL ping pong and super su already. Thank you
831Mrbiggs said:
G290VVRU4BOK7 I DWL ping pong and super su already. Thank you
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Um..... What?
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831Mrbiggs said:
G290VVRU4BOK7 I DWL ping pong and super su already. Thank you
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Why did you bother?
Anyone tried "One Click Root" ?
Anyone tried rooting SM-G920V using "One Click Root" ?
One Click Root claim the following:
Ready to root your SM-G920V? Thanks to One Click Root, rooting has never been safer, easier, or faster. When we called our software “One Click” Root, we really meant it!. Four Easy Steps to Root Your SAMSUNG SM-G920V....
https://www.oneclickroot.com/root/samsung-sm-g920v-lmy47x-g920vvru3bog5-5-1-1
One Click Root is featured on XDA
http://www.xda-developers.com/one-click-root-in-2016/
utsc said:
Anyone tried rooting SM-G920V using "One Click Root" ?
One Click Root claim the following:
Ready to root your SM-G920V? Thanks to One Click Root, rooting has never been safer, easier, or faster. When we called our software “One Click” Root, we really meant it!. Four Easy Steps to Root Your SAMSUNG SM-G920V....
https://www.oneclickroot.com/root/samsung-sm-g920v-lmy47x-g920vvru3bog5-5-1-1
One Click Root is featured on XDA
http://www.xda-developers.com/one-click-root-in-2016/
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SORRY
There Is No Root At This Time
Brand: samsung
Model: sm-g920v
Android Version: 5.1.1 (lmy47x.g920vvru4bok7)
CodyBMW said:
What phone currently available for Verizon network IS rootable?
Any of the Note variants?
Any Nexus model?
I don't mean it has to be purchased at Verizon just capable of running on the network.
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s5 with bok3 to pb1 kernel check out jrkruse thread on this forum
Sam Spade1 said:
s5 with bok3 to pb1 kernel check out jrkruse thread on this forum
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Lmao
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Does the s8+ have a locked Bootloader?

Thinkin bout buy the s8+, can any one confirm if the bootloader is locked or unlocked?
YES
KJThaDon said:
YES
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Well that's extremely saddening
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Well that's extremely saddening
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So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
JordanMonde said:
So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
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No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
The exynoa international does have and Unlocked bootloader
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Well that's extremely saddening
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mlock420 said:
No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
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What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
thx guys im new to putting a rom on and i wanna get the s8 or wait for pixel 2 but ive read that puttin a new rom on them makes them a complete different phone and i wanna be able to do it to my next phone
All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
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djxn40 said:
All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
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Not at all! Face palm!
KJThaDon said:
What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
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How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
force70 said:
How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
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It's under development
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It's under development
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Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
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Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
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lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
KJThaDon said:
lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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You can pretty much give up on xposed for N. Maybe all together. The dev is just more focused on real life and google keeps closing the security holes that things like xposed uses. Also he would already be working with the android O code
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lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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Root and twrp is already available
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Root and twrp is already available
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I'm not using the exynos version
This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
unitz0mbie said:
This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
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there is no going back.
cantenna said:
there is no going back.
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I mean not even through smart switch? You can't restore? I don't care for Samsung pay or if knox says whatever, if I ever want to go back I can't restore through smart switch?

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