Used S6 and have no idea how to root - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've researched multiple rooting tutorials and have found a lot of guides based on the auto-root file from www(.)autoroot.chainfire(.)eu
However, I still do not know what to do with this. From my research I found out that there is a possibility that the bootloader is locked and that is the reason I am scared, if I brick this phone I will not have a phone for another 2 years. If I flash a new clear android 7.0.0 stock for the S6 without the O2 addon bloatware with the bootloader locked it will brick my phone since this is some sort of security feature.
What I want from my S6:
- VERY good security, I will be banking on it alot, using android pay, etc so I need it to basically be hack-proof etc. Im not going to install apps like lucky patcher which are not from the play store.
- A new clean stock version of Android 7.0.0 without so many O2 apps that I cannot uninstall.
- Root access to remove certain system services and increase my battery life
I am a previous root user, 1 year ago being on my rooted S3 which I rooted using KingoRoot with one click. Now I come back year later to a new phone 3 generations down with things like the locked bootloader and KNOX. Could anyone explain what I can do at this point?
Phone specification essentials:
Name: Samsung Galaxy S6 O2/EU
Model Number: SM-G920F
Build Number: G920FXXU5EQE5
Android Version: 7.0
Knox Version: 2.7.1
The device still has a simlock, and I was told that the sim lock is installed in the ROM. So if I were to flash Im assuming the simlock would be removed however I still have a pending order for the unlock code coming in 7 days.

Try with a TWRP and a Magisk' - SuperSU it's a will be less-stable for now' (Seriously who are be use at This for now?)
Addition advantage it's a doesn't Permissives of a Magisk (Still "Enforced")

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Galaxy S5 Root and Questions

I own a Samsung Galaxy S5 and I want to root to get full functionality from the device. I have read several root guides but they seem to be very old. Things like Towelroot I have read doesn't work anymore.
So if someone can give me a link or post and effective and up to date guide for rooting would be great.
I also have a few questions about rooting.
1. I have heard that some roots trip Samsung Knox so I need a root that wont do this
2. What does the Knox flag 0x1 actually do to the device other than void warrenty? I have heard it permanently disables Samsung services for the phone/tablet like Kies and adds warnings to the boot screen, but I don't know if this is true.
3. I want to get Android updates for security and such, will a small update cause unroot? (I will also upgrade to Android 6.0 if/when its available for the S5 and I know upgrade will unroot)
If there is a chance of tripping Knox I will not root. I also want to be able to return the phone back to exact stock software, settings and flags as before it was rooted if I choose to.
Phone info:
AT&T S5
Model: SAMSUNG-SM-G900A
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G900AUCU4COI5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5869384
KNOX version
KONX 2.5
Standard SDK 4.5.0
Premium SDK 2.5.0
ect...
Don't root!!
I've got the same problem as you brother. I've got the same phone specs. I think we are out of luck right now. Attempting anything is probably a really bad idea.
But I second this call for help, I'm curious to know if there is anything that can be done.
@Woogoo as of now you can't root the AT&T S5 latest OS so don't try...

Xposed Framework

So question.. Can I use Xposed Framework on my Verizon Galaxy S III without tripping KNOX and bricking my phone or is that one of the things I can't do because I can't flash custom roms n such?
Phone is running Android 4.4.2
Model number is SCH-I535
If I can use Xposed then is there anything I should be careful about and not touch / do?
Any feedbk??
Dimmizer said:
So question.. Can I use Xposed Framework on my Verizon Galaxy S III without tripping KNOX and bricking my phone or is that one of the things I can't do because I can't flash custom roms n such?
Phone is running Android 4.4.2
Model number is SCH-I535
If I can use Xposed then is there anything I should be careful about and not touch / do?
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I don't know much about Knox, I deleted anything that looked related to it from my phone that I Was able to, and last I checked with a program that is supposed to give you a status of knox it just throws an error that I believe means it can't tell the status.
Anyway, I have Xposed running without issue on my phone, same phone, same stock android (Although rooted and cleaned up the best I could) without issue. Running modules like APM+, EnableCallRecording, and Wanam Xposed.
I was running Xposed on my i535 with the 4.4.2 bootloader and modem installed. I bought the phone used last May with no intent of using it as a phone. I wanted it to learn more about modding. It was already on the 4.4.2 Stock ROM. At that point I started reading the i535 forums and learned of the limitations of my "new" device. After reading for a week I rooted with towelroot, installed busybox, installed safestrap and then flashed one of the two ROMs usable on this device. It worked well for four months. I lent it out to a friend and it was returned unbootable. I will probably be able to restore the device since I can get to download mode and the stock recovery.
I don't know if this changed my Knox/warranty bit status. I'm not concerned since the device is well out of warranty and I am not the original owner. It didn't change the performance or battery life of the phone. My understanding is that Knox is to run secure corporate apps to protect data, something I will not be doing. So, I wouldn't be concerned if I were you unless your worry is that it may affect resale.
Which Xposed Framework version did you use?
" I was running Xposed on my i535 with the 4.4.2 bootloader and modem installed. It was already on the 4.4.2 Stock ROM"
I have a Towelroot rooted Verizon GS3 i535 and want to install xposed framework but everything I read is 2 years old and version for Kit Kat 4.4.2 is experimental. I'm on a stock rom. So now in June 2016, which stable version should I install? My rom is touchwiz and build NE1 if that helps.
I read warnings that installing on a Samsung modified rom will result in a bootloop and that is a show stopper for me.
Also confused about version numbers. 2.7 is download file number V33. I can't find a list showing which version numbers go with which file numbers.
Many Thanks!

Need Help, At & T galaxy s6

Hello there, i just purchased a second hand At & t network unlocked galaxy s6 and want to root and install custom rom like noble rom etc in it because i am tired of At & t bloatware. so i want to know that how i can install it? is there any issues of bootloader locked etc? currently i am on lollipop 5.1.1 and software is up to date.... in odin menu it says
system status: custom
Reactivation lock: Off
knox warranty: 0 (0*0000)
I want a summarized instructions which i couldn't find anywhere else... so posted here.. urgent help is much appreciated
AFAIK, the AT&T variant (920A) has a locked bootloader and therefore you cannot install a custom recovery image (like TWRP) to traditionally install custom ROMs. You may be able to install a ROM via Flashfire once you root via Pingpong, as folks in the Xstre ROM thread have reported they could indeed install that ROM (provided you're already on MM and have the MM bootloader/radio on the phone). I actually just returned a 920A for a 920I for this exact reason.
You may also find success in the "Samsung Debloater" tool, search for that - I used this on an AT&T Note 4 about a year ago and it worked well to disable the carrier bloat.

How do You Root Only - Verizon I535 4.4.2

I have two of these and I would like to Root at least one of them. Root only not interested in a custom ROM. Just want to remove the bloat ware and add a WiFi Teter app but both require root access. Both of these phone where in use by other family members and are in excellent condition but both were upgraded to 4.4.2 while they were using them. I've spent countless hours, haven't found one that states this version is rootable, yet OneClickRoot.com states it is rootable. However, I've read some horror stories about them.
Can someone explain how to do this or point me to location where its clearly written how and where to get the files needed.
Verizon
Galaxy Samsung S3
SCH-I535
4.4.2
Build Number KOT49H.I535VRUDNE1
Kernel version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Hardware version I535.10
Mastertarl said:
I have two of these and I would like to Root at least one of them. Root only not interested in a custom ROM. Just want to remove the bloat ware and add a WiFi Teter app but both require root access. Both of these phone where in use by other family members and are in excellent condition but both were upgraded to 4.4.2 while they were using them. I've spent countless hours, haven't found one that states this version is rootable, yet OneClickRoot.com states it is rootable. However, I've read some horror stories about them.
Can someone explain how to do this or point me to location where its clearly written how and where to get the files needed.
Verizon
Galaxy Samsung S3
SCH-I535
4.4.2
Build Number KOT49H.I535VRUDNE1
Kernel version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Hardware version I535.10
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I finally figured it out for myself researching this past couple of days and I have that exact phone version. You got to use towelroot. You simply need to allow non google play store apps to be installed on the phone. And then download the towelroot .apk file and run it and waahh-laaah. I tried using odin to unroot and some other things and they never worked for me. Towelroot did, and I have that exact same 4.4.2 build and etc.
If you're interested in getting rid of the bloatware as I was then you might be interested in this. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314
I tried this last night with success and installed the superliterom and a lot of bloatware is now gone. I believe this includes wifi-tethering as well. You are basically limited to touchwiz roms with a 4.4.2 build based from my reading; could be wrong. With this particular phone, once you've updated the firmware to 4.4.2 you can't unlock the bootloader without bricking the phone; period. The superliterom is basically like stock without a good portion of the bloatware. Hope this helps!

What's the safest way to root & possibly BL Unlock my TMobile Galaxy S6 SM-G920T?

I'm new to posting to these forums, so forgive me if i don't add the right tags or do something right...
Anyway, I was given a TMobile Galaxy S6 as a hand-me-down phone from my family, and wanted to know what was the best way to root the device. I don't really care if i trip Knox, but i'd like it to be unnoticeable, and i'd love to not trip it at all, if possible. I don't want to have an "Unlocked" sign everytime i bootup. I want to be able to run Vanilla Oreo (or close to it) without touchwiz as the phone has been getting laggy, and since i already have another Rooted Device, it's not laggy when running Resurrection Remix, which i'll probably end up running that ROM on this phone as well. I've heard the TMobile version has a Bootloader unlock, but i'm not sure how to go about doing that without bricking the device. The reason i'm asking is because the last Samsung device i had, a Galaxy S5, was bricked for a number of months before i was able to flash stock again using a SD Card, and i don't want to have to go through that again with this phone. Should i just follow this tutorial? or is there a better way to flash without tripping Knox? I know how to root & BL Unlock, i've done it on a number of close-to-stock devices, but Samsung devices are a whole 'nother world of trouble that i don't even know how to deal with.
Device: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 - SM-G920T
Running: Android 7.0
Build Number: NRD90M.G920TUVU5FQG3
Baseband Version: G920TUVU5FQG3
I have the same phone ,first go to developer option and allow iem unlock ,reboot to odin and flash cf auto root (choose the one for your modele and os exactly) then reboot

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