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This thread will begin with an Unboxing and Review video, I will update it with Root, Recovery, and Rom Guides, plus anything else having to do with the S5! Be sure to check back here often!
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FINALLY Geohot Has Released A Root Method! TowelRoot!
Grab Root Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Root Method For OTA Update To NE9
Files For NE9 Root here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
How To Install SafeStrap
Download Safestrap here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
Free Wifi Tether Guide No Root Required
Unboxing and Review
Water Test
Rear Facing 4K Video Test
Front Facing 1080p Video Test

Still no root or mods of any type, but the op has been updated with Front facing and Rear facing video tests

Free wifi tether guide added to the OP

What about those folks who have the verizon developer edition? I believe we could root and flash custom roms. I hope we could get support. My S5 DE has been sitting there since Monday :/

sinfulmatik said:
What about those folks who have the verizon developer edition? I believe we could root and flash custom roms. I hope we could get support. My S5 DE has been sitting there since Monday :/
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.... why? You know vzw dev ed has been rooted. .. get after it man! Root and debloat til your heart is content and your cup is overflowing with greatness:thumbup:
beav3r

I think that the developer editions should have their own subforum. I'm tired of seeing their depressing post.

thewebsiteisdown said:
I think that the developer editions should have their own subforum. I'm tired of seeing their depressing post.
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i so agree... depressed with my S5 here... just want a glimmer of hope.

OP Updated with Root Method Finally! Much thanks to @geohot

Just wanna let you guys know that you no longer need Foxfi for tethering. You can use X Tether from Xposed Module Repository: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether to activate wireless tether. (Or in this case, mobile hotspot) Check out the pics for proof.

Thanks I'll look into this
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Droid_Evo_8 said:
Just wanna let you guys know that you no longer need Foxfi for tethering. You can use X Tether from Xposed Module Repository: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether to activate wireless tether. (Or in this case, mobile hotspot) Check out the pics for proof.
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This absolutely works great.
Follow this thread to learn how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/how-to-tether-blocking-fix-t2544487

Droid_Evo_8 said:
Just wanna let you guys know that you no longer need Foxfi for tethering. You can use X Tether from Xposed Module Repository: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether to activate wireless tether. (Or in this case, mobile hotspot) Check out the pics for proof.
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Secondlaw said:
This absolutely works great.
Follow this thread to learn how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/how-to-tether-blocking-fix-t2544487
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@Secondlaw - Were you saying the method you quoted from @Droid_Evo_8 works? Or were you stating that there was an easier method without using xposed? The method from your post doesn't seem to involve using the xposed mod but rather modifying a SQL file. Care to elaborate? Did this work without xposed and are you on a VZW non Dev GS5?
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I installed the xPosed mod first and that didn't allow tethering. Once I modified the .DB, I was able to tether. I didn't do it the other way around.
I suppose someone else could edit the .DB file without the installed the xPosed mod and test.

I successfully enabled native hotspot with xposed and x tether but after disabling the hotspot (after testing) my connections to the web are mucked up until I reboot. A page will load about 3/4 then stop loading. Doesn't matter if on a WiFi connection or vzw.
Sent from my SM-G900V

OP updated with SafeStrap guide

Is it OK to uninstall exposed after I've run the script and achieved tether?

OP Updated with NE9 root guide!

owenbeals said:
OP updated with SafeStrap guide
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Can SafeStrap be installed on a rooted NHA?
Thanks!

Root?

Hi,
is there any way to root stock FW 23.0.A.2.93?
Z2 root tool doesnt work...
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-z2-xda-developer-tv/

Asked this in another thread but no response yet. Will Root Genius work?

Anyone tried towelroot? is it working?

augie7107 said:
Asked this in another thread but no response yet. Will Root Genius work?
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kevinkoo said:
Anyone tried towelroot? is it working?
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nope. nope.

Also interested in root. Please keep us updated

for those who has unlocked their bootloader, i need some help to test this stock rooting kernel + recovery HERE
tqvm!

Does anyone know how to Root Samsung Galaxy J7 (J700P)?

I see other threads for J700F/H/M etc.. But nothing for the J700P.

Same here. I need the root to disable the hotspot limit. But it doesn't seem like the J700P is recieving much attention.

use Chainfire's SuprSu file for rooting...it is easy

abdurrehman09 said:
use Chainfire's SuprSu file for rooting...it is easy
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How are you supposed to use SuperSu, I dont understand.

acesavant00 said:
How are you supposed to use SuperSu, I dont understand.
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first try to get TWRP for your phone and then flash Chainfire's SuperSu zip in recovery mode or check following website of developer if your phone is already supported and you can do without recovery
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu

acesavant00 said:
How are you supposed to use SuperSu, I dont understand.
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You can't root it without first getting twrp flashed which doesn't work for the P version yet.
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Still no word on any progress for Boost Mobile root?

acesavant00 said:
Still no word on any progress for Boost Mobile root?
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Not yet

Help me please
iPzard said:
I see other threads for J700F/H/M etc.. But nothing for the J700P.
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Can someone just give me actual steps to root this phone j700p boost version thank you so much i truly appreciate ur time i just got this phone for my b day july 11th thank u

Dirtyb666 said:
Can someone just give me actual steps to root this phone j700p boost version thank you so much i truly appreciate ur time i just got this phone for my b day july 11th thank u
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There aren't any. No one has root on our phone yet

Root for MT7-L09 B571?

Hey guys!
I was wondering if anyone has rooted the latest update? If so, are you using the same TWRP and SuperSU as with B561?
I also have a question for those that use AndroidPay. Have any of you been able to use AP while rooted? If yes, can you please guide me in the right direction. I'm a big AP user and I hate that I would have to lose the ability to root my device in order to get it working.
Thanks in advance for the help!

I'm using 3.0.2 TWRP and SuperSU v2.64 Pro, and it works perfect.

Bonnie1977 said:
Hey guys!
I was wondering if anyone has rooted the latest update? If so, are you using the same TWRP and SuperSU as with B561?
I also have a question for those that use AndroidPay. Have any of you been able to use AP while rooted? If yes, can you please guide me in the right direction. I'm a big AP user and I hate that I would have to lose the ability to root my device in order to get it working.
Thanks in advance for the help!
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Android Pay will not work with rooted devices, even with systemless root

Dano82x said:
Android Pay will not work with rooted devices, even with systemless root
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There is no work around anymore?

Bonnie1977 said:
There is no work around anymore?
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Maybe in a future, but by the moment AP will not work...
Can you tell me, why do yo want to root your phone?

I root because I use xposed for Adblocker and youtube adaway... plus the deletion of Gapps that are of no use.
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hotspot not working

I have an AT&T LG G4 H810 running marshmallow 6.0 . I am having problems with its hotspot. Every time I try to enable hotspot it give some error. I want to use apps like SHAREit and also want to share my mobile network connection with other device but I am unable to do so because of this error............anyone has a solution to my problem?

hassan800 said:
I have an AT&T LG G4 H810 running marshmallow 6.0 . I am having problems with its hotspot. Every time I try to enable hotspot it give some error. I want to use apps like SHAREit and also want to share my mobile network connection with other device but I am unable to do so because of this error............anyone has a solution to my problem?
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Are you using the phone on AT&T? If not it's not possible due to it being locked down. If you are on AT&T you may not have a correct data plan
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hyelton said:
Are you using the phone on AT&T? If not it's not possible due to it being locked down. If you are on AT&T you may not have a correct data plan
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No I'm not on AT&T network......isn't there any way to use it without an AT&T sim card?

hassan800 said:
No I'm not on AT&T network......isn't there any way to use it without an AT&T sim card?
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Only time usually is if you can obtain root
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hyelton said:
Only time usually is if you can obtain root
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Any method to do so? Coz I'm unable to find any.

hassan800 said:
Any method to do so? Coz I'm unable to find any.
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Since your running MM sadly you cannot. You might can try a 3rd party app in the play store.

hyelton said:
Since your running MM sadly you cannot. You might can try a 3rd party app in the play store.
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I don't think they will work. If you know any app that works plz let me know

hassan800 said:
I don't think they will work. If you know any app that works plz let me know
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There's several that do work. PDANet is one that I have tried. Mostly paid though.
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hyelton said:
There's several that do work. PDANet is one that I have tried. Mostly paid though.
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Well. That wasn't helpful enough but thanks

hassan800 said:
Well. That wasn't helpful enough but thanks
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Sorry but that's to be expected with US carrier models in general. But In my experience I've used PDANet without issue.
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hyelton said:
Sorry but that's to be expected with US carrier models in general. But In my experience I've used PDANet without issue.
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Didn't worked...any other method?

hassan800 said:
Didn't worked...any other method?
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Only other methods is to try other apps.
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hyelton said:
Only other methods is to try other apps.
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hassan800 said:
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I got ATT LG G4 unlocked non-rooted with android 6.0 H8101020n on it.
Ended up with rooted Android 5.1 H81010o with working tethering.
Steps:
1) downgrade to H8101010o using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66316842&postcount=113
2) root using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63962261&postcount=4
LG G4 system.rooted.h81010o.rar image is here: https://mega.nz/#!so9E2bKT!ozGR_amJy5Hxl8KftlRmrbknMw9vmLotg1-VycOlOkM
3) install this app and press Permissive in it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
4) use this method to obtain WiFi tethering
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
Additionally, I highly recommend to disable OTA updates and debloat the phone using either Titanium Backup or Debloater

tyrust said:
I got ATT LG G4 unlocked non-rooted with android 6.0 H8101020n on it.
Ended up with rooted Android 5.1 H81010o with working tethering.
Steps:
1) downgrade to H8101010o using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66316842&postcount=113
2) root using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63962261&postcount=4
LG G4 system.rooted.h81010o.rar image is here: https://mega.nz/#!so9E2bKT!ozGR_amJy5Hxl8KftlRmrbknMw9vmLotg1-VycOlOkM
3) install this app and press Permissive in it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
4) use this method to obtain WiFi tethering
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
Additionally, I highly recommend to disable OTA updates and debloat the phone using either Titanium Backup or Debloater
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You just gave dangerous instructions, remember The OP is running MM 6.0, if they're running the latest version they cannot downgrade and attempting can fully brick there device.

tyrust said:
I got ATT LG G4 unlocked non-rooted with android 6.0 H8101020n on it.
Ended up with rooted Android 5.1 H81010o with working tethering.
Steps:
1) downgrade to H8101010o using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66316842&postcount=113
2) root using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63962261&postcount=4
LG G4 system.rooted.h81010o.rar image is here: https://mega.nz/#!so9E2bKT!ozGR_amJy5Hxl8KftlRmrbknMw9vmLotg1-VycOlOkM
3) install this app and press Permissive in it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
4) use this method to obtain WiFi tethering
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
Additionally, I highly recommend to disable OTA updates and debloat the phone using either Titanium Backup or Debloater
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It seems there is no way to do so in M.M.....actually i don't want to downgrade.

hassan800 said:
Didn't worked...any other method?
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There is a methode that i have recently found working for all AT&T mobiles :
1) Download "Settings Database Editor" in appstore
2)Open that app and find scroll until you find a setting named "tether_entitlement_check_state", click on it
3)Click on "edit value"
4)You will find a number down to "edit setting" (5 or 4 usully), remplace them by -1
5)Click on "save changes" and enjoy