I've been on the hunt for a ROM for the Canadian G955W variant, but I can't really find anything. Anyone have any luck? I've always used custom ROMs on my phones, but have been left underwhelmed when it comes to the S8+. I've been hoping for LineageOS for the 955W but it doesn't look like that's happened yet.
Just give your search up. It'll never happen. Locked bootloader. Even if it does some day become unlocked it'll be at least a year or two away and by that time I doubt you'll have this phone. Makes no sense why the Canadian BL's are locked they've never been locked on any other Samsung phone before. I've had all the S phones previously and always got to flash custom roms.
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Just give your search up. It'll never happen. Locked bootloader. Even if it does some day become unlocked it'll be at least a year or two away and by that time I doubt you'll have this phone. Makes no sense why the Canadian BL's are locked they've never been locked on any other Samsung phone before. I've had all the S phones previously and always got to flash custom roms.
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what?????
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what?????????
I don't have a 955w but I do have a 950w and what I did was changed my phone to 950u and installed Beta 8.0. Its better then nothing
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what?????
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what?????????
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Yah it sucks but that's the cold reality of the matter
Im really happy with my S8+ but knowing this makes me scratch my hair.
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Yah it sucks but that's the cold reality of the matter
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DhiJay23 said:
Im really happy with my S8+ but knowing this makes me scratch my hair.
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scratch your hair?
I'm kicking and punching my desk.
Joshua Mr PC Repair said:
I don't have a 955w but I do have a 950w and what I did was changed my phone to 950u and installed Beta 8.0. Its better then nothing
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Could you tell me how you did tht. I have a g955w. Thanks!
No luck for me either! I have the same model.
I'm BEYOND frustrated and NOTHING is helping me! I just want root but no tutorial or guide is helping.
I've managed to work with Odin, and when I get to part 2 on CMD, I type ''setsid su 0'' and it says permission denied.
SO freaking annoying!!!
Any update with Canadian phones?
Downloading update now its live
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Downloading update now its live
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I am with Telus and just got the update also.
Same
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Hi,
I was recently given a stock Verizon SCH-I525 but unfortunately they had upgraded it to android 4.3. I have tried almost every way to root this thing with no luck. How do I go about rooting this version? If I can't, is there a way to flash it back to one of the older versions and then root it?
Thanks
Jim
Would Also Like to know if this is possible?
jas903 said:
Hi,
I was recently given a stock Verizon SCH-I525 but unfortunately they had upgraded it to android 4.3. I have tried almost every way to root this thing with no luck. How do I go about rooting this version? If I can't, is there a way to flash it back to one of the older versions and then root it?
Thanks
Jim
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I also am in same situation and would like to be able to put a rom on my mothers phone, I know there has to be a way since we got around the bootloader in the new note 3 I have? So Please Help Us Out In a Direction Please.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661
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quickasschell said:
I also am in same situation and would like to be able to put a rom on my mothers phone, I know there has to be a way since we got around the bootloader in the new note 3 I have? So Please Help Us Out In a Direction Please.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
This link will you both
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I posted links to help u ppl out. CANT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. ONLY CAN FLASH TW 4.3 ROMS
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I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
sean19661 said:
I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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You mean the phone that came out a month ago? What did you expect? That happens for every new device that comes out, it doesn't mean there's no development or that it's a failure. It just means it's a new phone, not many own it, new technology to crack, etc...:good:
I been looking for a rom to port a few app over to the s5
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
nathan951 said:
I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
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I thought that issue was only with sprint? My nephew has the s5 and he can't do that be on the phone and Internet at the same time If Verizon gonna start to do the same I guess I'm gonna have to switch carrier in the future
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Here's your sign:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690703
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I am a rep for Verizon and Samsung advocate I must say the S6 has the worst design I have ever seen. On the up side it has the best screen I have ever seen. Glass back and raised camera is just the worst idea and main reason I got away from Apple that and no removable storage
bulvine420 said:
I am a rep for Verizon and Samsung advocate I must say the S6 has the worst design I have ever seen. On the up side it has the best screen I have ever seen. Glass back and raised camera is just the worst idea and main reason I got away from Apple that and no removable storage
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If it drops on its edge, seems like the screen would fracture immediately!
If you drop it with no case the whole phone will crack front and back.
they rooted S6 but we can't easily (one-click solution) root S5? /sigh
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tygib said:
they rooted S6 but we can't root S5? /sigh
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Of course you can root the S5, where have you been?
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I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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Maybe I'm missing something, but is there any aosp roms available for the att s5 that is a year old?
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Of course you can root the S5, where have you been?
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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You still have to downgrade to ncg firmware, but it's a one click app that does it. But the s5 is still perfectly rootable, it's easy.
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There's a one-click solution to rooting the latest S5 build number that doesn't involve downgrading firmware? Dang, apparently I've been away! Do you have a link to this? That would be awesome, thanks.
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No you have to downgrade and towelroot. You claimed there was no root for the S5, there certainly is, it's just not a one-click method.
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No you have to downgrade and towelroot. You claimed there was no root for the S5, there certainly is, it's just not a one-click method.
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I clearly meant an easy solution, not 7 different steps and downgrading.
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You still have to downgrade to ncg firmware, but it's a one click app that does it. But the s5 is still perfectly rootable, it's easy.
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Yeah, meh. One-click solution on the latest builds or meh.
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I clearly meant an easy solution, not 7 different steps and downgrading.
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Yeah, meh. One-click solution on the latest builds or meh.
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It wasn't really clear by your initial comment what you meant. You're not going to get a 1 click root for the S5. Once the TR process was made, that was it, root achieved. The phone can be rooted, so no more development needs to go into an already proven concept, just so some people won't have to downgrade. :good:
Yes you can use data and phone at the same -- Verizon "Advanced Calling"
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I was looking at getting it, but I can't be on the phone and Internet at the same time, lame.
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It's pretty dumb they didn't enable this out of the box. On Verizon, you need to go into your vzw account and enable the free option for "advanced calling 1.0". It'll push VOLTE to your phone, which you can enable in settings -> mobile networks (i think it's under some other menu item on the S6). Bang, it'll now do both. I know, dumb.
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I been looking into all the forums for the s6 not to much going on in development they were able to gain root recently but not too many custom rom I'm glad I bought the s5!!
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Huh? I've had more options in a week than a year w klte
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Gave my S5 to my daughter. She's only 12, any ROMs? And has anyone tried the multiboot port? I have multirom and its nice
Any thoughts about new update?
New features added?
Well, trying to add screens, but can't figure it out.
Think i got it. Haven't made 10 posts yet so can't link imgur. So disappointed.
What update?
Edit: I'll be.... manually checked for the update and I'm receiving one that's 45.7MB Will keep updated
That is the security update.. Got it this morning
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Prl got an update with sprint also.. Should be 55050 now.. Was 55030 I believe..
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Here's what it's listing:
Version N920PVPS2AOK3/N920PSPT2AOK3/N920PVPS2AOK3
*The security of your device has been improved.
A software update can include, but not limited to:
-Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
-New and/or enhanced features
-Further improvements to performance
To get the best from your device, please keep your phone up to date and regularly check for software updates.
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My take is it's just a security update rather anything else.
Can you still root and install a recovery after the update?
I get a error in recovery @30 % when trying to take the update on a stock n5 ! Any suggestions would be great
Looks like they tryimg to block root again
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mine is updating right now 48mb and my nexus 6 is also updating to 6.0.1
Actually funny thing, my ipad just got ios 9.2 and some huge windows 10 update. all at the same time.
stas333 said:
mine is updating right now 48mb and my nexus 6 is also updating to 6.0.1
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Please let us know if you can root and install recovery after updating.
DarkManX4lf said:
Please let us know if you can root and install recovery after updating.
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not planning on rooting anything.
stas333 said:
not planning on rooting anything.
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why are you not rooting then note 5
smiley45 said:
why are you not rooting then note 5
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No need to. The phone is great straight out of the box. I have been rooting phones since hoc evos, and I'm finally happy with phones today. Additionally, once you root it, it's a pain in the butt to update the software and many other little things. So that's why
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No need to. The phone is great straight out of the box. I have been rooting phones since hoc evos, and I'm finally happy with phones today. Additionally, once you root it, it's a pain in the butt to update the software and many other little things. So that's why
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cool i here that form alot of people mine was rooted but im not running root becasue i am waiting on 6.0 to come this month...
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cool i here that form alot of people mine was rooted but im not running root becasue i am waiting on 6.0 to come this month...
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With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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i just brought my phone i going to go see can i replace it real quick .. any ideals
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i just brought my phone i going to go see can i replace it real quick .. any ideals
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no idea man.
stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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I see your point bit IMO rooting is better than stock. Xposed works fine, I like my Adaway and youtube ad block, other phone customizations etc.
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not planning on rooting anything.
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Nice, can someone else let us know if rooting is possible with the OK3 update?
Reminds of the note 4 0e1 update lol
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stas333 said:
With the newest software, root is somewhat useless. Xposed may not work correctly, no OTA, plus note 5 has the electronic root thing, so when you tooth the phone, it is tripped and can never be returned to original state, thus, service providers will know it is rooted and may deny repair, replacement.
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You do realize sprint doesn't even remotely care right? They just ask that you have "stock" when you have a problem and need the device serviced. However if you are stock rooted this has no bearing whatsoever.
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no idea man.
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Kies should work, no?
I know it's hit or miss but try it
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millerboy3 said:
You do realize sprint doesn't even remotely care right? They just ask that you have "stock" when you have a problem and need the device serviced. However if you are stock rooted this has no bearing whatsoever.
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I don't think he's worried about Sprint. He just wants stock.
Hey guys, I recently purchased a second hand Galaxy S6 (not an Edge variant) and I'm curious as to how exactly, I go about rooting it in order to unlock it. I remember rooting my S3 was relatively straight forward, but this seems a little more complex partly due to just how many options there are for all the different models.
I'm on Android 5.1.1, and my build number is currently: LMY47X.G920FXXU3QOJF
If anybody could point me towards a relevant guide or provide a little more information, that'd be awesome. Cheers!
Get into downloadmode, flash a kernel with autoroot via Odin. Reboot and congratulations ^^
Alfa Kenny One said:
Get into downloadmode, flash a kernel with autoroot via Odin. Reboot and congratulations ^^
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Neat, thanks for the response!
Would this Kernel suffice? http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/kernel-hacker-kernel-s6-universal-t3254487
Also, as a result, would this make my phone automatically unlocked from all network carriers?
You can use that kernel. I use SpaceX kernel. They are both with autoroot.
I dont know if it unlock all network carriers. I think phone can already support different ROM's from different carriers.
I flashed for example French ROM. And now im on the official dutch again
Alfa Kenny One said:
You can use that kernel. I use SpaceX kernel. They are both with autoroot.
I dont know if it unlock all network carriers. I think phone can already support different ROM's from different carriers.
I flashed for example French ROM. And now im on the official dutch again
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I managed to get it working. For those who are curious, this is a great video that illustrates exactly what to download and from where, depending on your region.
Now that I'm rooted, however, does anybody have any idea how to unlock my device?
Try a Nexus 6P
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Try a Nexus 6P
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Great answer!
Seriously though, considering I just bought this, and Nexus 6Ps are about 200 more here, that's not really an option.
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Try a Nexus 6P
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I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on Nexus Junk. And make no mistake, they are all junk.
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Casperf1 said:
I managed to get it working. For those who are curious, this is a great video that illustrates exactly what to download and from where, depending on your region.
Now that I'm rooted, however, does anybody have any idea how to unlock my device?
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Have you tried calling EE? I think they'll do it for a small fee.
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I wouldn't waste my hard earned money on Nexus Junk. And make no mistake, they are all junk.
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Have you tried calling EE? I think they'll do it for a small fee.
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I'd rather this not turn into a 'what device is better' thread, please.
And I'm gonna go into their store today and see what they can do for me. Apparently, it's only £8.99 for an unlock, I just wondered if there existed any free method.
Is there anyone else in the US who is having problems getting this update? I have the TMO LTE version, but cannot get it. I've been checking a couple times a day.
Yes, happens to me too, R765T, right?
fyter said:
Yes, happens to me too, R765T, right?
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Right
Kamau54 said:
Right
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Do you know for sure its released yet for the tmobile model because the tmo website doesnt mention it (grain of salt).
Do not have the update in u.k either
No update here yet for my R775T.
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pcriz said:
Do you know for sure its released yet for the tmobile model because the tmo website doesnt mention it (grain of salt).
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The website doesn't even show the last update. It shows an update for Tizen 3.0 dated 13 months ago yet mine updated to 4.0.0.2 sometime in the 2nd half of last year so the website is definitely not up to date.
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No update here yet for my R775T.
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The way bsite doesn't even show the last update. It shows an update for Tizen 3.0 dated 13 months ago yet mine updated to 4.0.0.2 sometime in the 2nd half of last year so the website is definitely not up to date.
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Yeah that's why I said grain of salt. I really don't even think it's out for TMobile yet which makes sense since usually any device with a mobile radio takes longer on the carrier side than the wifi variant