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I'm considering getting the s7, but after hearing about the bootloader issue I had a few questions. I use Titanium backup, Pandora cracked, and lux, and I was wondering how being unable to root has affected anyone else?

itsLYNDZ said:
I'm considering getting the s7, but after hearing about the bootloader issue I had a few questions. I use Titanium backup, Pandora cracked, and lux, and I was wondering how being unable to root has affected anyone else?
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If you get a s7 get a international version then you can root and not worrie about any of them problems

broyza said:
If you get a s7 get a international version then you can root and not worrie about any of them problems
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But if the international version doesn't have the hardware for the US, he's ****ed. And I've heard VoLTE and B12 doesn't work on the international version.

International isn't an option. Need to get it thru tmobile for the monthly payments.

How would I know what international version to get that will work with my Tmobile US service?

itsLYNDZ said:
How would I know what international version to get that will work with my Tmobile US service?
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Just make sure it has the correct LTE bands for the USA which I'm pretty sure all the international phones have the same bands. I use a 930F on ATT and it works great!
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How would I know what bands I would need? I have Tmobile, could someone help me find the right version?

itsLYNDZ said:
How would I know what bands I would need? I have Tmobile, could someone help me find the right version?
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Any of these will work.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...TRC0.H0.XSM-G930F.TRS0&_nkw=SM-G930F&_sacat=0

att note 5 n920a teather root

would this work on ours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/att-note-5-n920a-teather-root-t3356666

davidtanis said:
would this work on ours
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/att-note-5-n920a-teather-root-t3356666
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I'm already talking to the devs about this and I was trying it earlier but the phone got stuck and wouldn't boot so until I either get or build an ENG kernel for the Verizon variant then this won't work as it needs certain things changed in the kernel first!

So it's at least possible right?

CharlieBr0wn said:
So it's at least possible right?
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Everything is possible! It just takes someone willing to do it!

If I were willing to try this what would I have to edit to make it work on verizon.. I would have to downgrade but I see that's possible thanks to mr.mike2182 thanks for that. I see its possible on Verizon but nobody has explained how yet

CharlieBr0wn said:
If I were willing to try this what would I have to edit to make it work on verizon.. I would have to downgrade but I see that's possible thanks to mr.mike2182 thanks for that. I see its possible on Verizon but nobody has explained how yet
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It's not possible to get tethered root on Verizon yet but I'm working on that still.. However, if you need instructions on how to downgrade I posted instructions for that here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver.../downgrade-to-lollipop-5-1-1-verizon-t3368250

Just got my pixel, root? tether?

Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!

chugger93 said:
Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!
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HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!

b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?

chugger93 said:
so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?
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Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft

b00ster23 said:
Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft
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I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?

Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now

How to bypass wifi hotspot on Verizon pixel XL running 7.1.1
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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The short answer is no. It's not rootable. Not at this time anyway.

chugger93 said:
I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?
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2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
**EDIT** I stand corrected on the models. Doesn't have to be a "google" phone, but I do know Verizon and T-Mobile have restrictions for DePixel8

aholeinthewor1d said:
Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now
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Not sure about everyone else, but it's working on my VZW variant on 7.1.1.

b00ster23 said:
2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
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That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)

chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed

shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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Correct, the short answer is no, but to expound slightly as to why and put you on the right track.
The bootloader needs to be unlocked on the Verizon variant (like the one I have) to gain root. However, the latest security update (December) patches for the exploit that we used to unlock the bootloader (DePixel8. ) So if you didn't unlock your bootloader prior to receiving the update, there are no current ways to unlock. Thus leaving ROOT a no go for now. You'll have to wait for the next bootlocker exploit.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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I stand corrected on the models then. I have the VZW variant and knew there were limitations. I would have to go back and look, but maybe Verizon and T-mobile are the only ones...of course there may be others. Either way, yes, you have to have the bootloader unlocked prior. Happy Modding!
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aholeinthewor1d said:
If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed
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Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.

b00ster23 said:
Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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There is no Sprint variant. There is a Google variant and a Verizon variant and that's it. If you have the Google model the bootloader can be unlocked any time. If you have a Verizon model you can ONLY unlock bootloader when it's on 7.1. if you update to 7.1.1 before unlocking you will not be able to unlock.

b00ster23 said:
Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.
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Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.

chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?
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invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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chugger93 said:
mac796 said:
invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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b00ster23 said:
mac796 said:
mac796 said:
Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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Yea I learned that the hard way. I couldn't take the 7.1.1 ota until I flashed back to stock. But I have read if you just change the build prop back you can. I think I'm going to try that other method. I guess it is there forever and can withstand the ota's . I think anyways. Haven't tested it yet.
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Google Pixel ( Google Edition Unlocked ) Carrier Question

So as I am sure many of you know if you bought the Pixel directly through Verizon, that the newest os is not rootable. I wanted to know that if I sold it and bought an unlocked version from Google if my Verizon sim card would still work and allow me to be able to root the device. Thanks for any help in advance!!

Jubbard said:
So as I am sure many of you know if you bought the Pixel directly through Verizon, that the newest os is not rootable. I wanted to know that if I sold it and bought an unlocked version from Google if my Verizon sim card would still work and allow me to be able to root the device. Thanks for any help in advance!!
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Yes it will work. I did the exact same thing. Sim doesn't matter

mac796 said:
Yes it will work. I did the exact same thing. Sim doesn't matter
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Awesome! And do all of the features like lte and data and stuff work?

Jubbard said:
Awesome! And do all of the features like lte and data and stuff work?
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Yes everything works except android pay and maybe some banking apps. Not a big deal for me, I don't use them. There might be some work arounds for them to work.

Everything is the same until you root it....then android pay, pokemon, chasebank, ect wont work

mac796 said:
Yes everything works except android pay and maybe some banking apps. Not a big deal for me, I don't use them. There might be some work arounds for them to work.
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Awesome thanks for the help

T-Mobile variant clarification

After reading a few threads, it would seem that there is an msmtool for the tmobile variant now but still no method for root? I'm not counting the method to convert to international version.
Do I have this all correct or am I missing something?

HaiKaiDo said:
After reading a few threads, it would seem that there is an msmtool for the tmobile variant now but still no method for root? I'm not counting the method to convert to international version.
Do I have this all correct or am I missing something?
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The T-Mobile MSM tool is to revert back to the T-Mobile firmware. If you use the MSM tool to convert from the T-Mobile version to the international version, you can root but you must be SIM unlocked prior to converting to the international version.

truckerdewd said:
The T-Mobile MSM tool is to revert back to the T-Mobile firmware. If you use the MSM tool to convert from the T-Mobile version to the international version, you can root but you must be SIM unlocked prior to converting to the international version.
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Right I had mentioned that in my post, but I'm a little apprehensive to try it because I don't want to have issues with lte or wifi calling.
Is there no way to just root on my stock rom? I kinda just want a custom kernel and themes.

HaiKaiDo said:
Right I had mentioned that in my post, but I'm a little apprehensive to try it because I don't want to have issues with lte or wifi calling.
Is there no way to just root on my stock rom? I kinda just want a custom kernel and themes.
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There are no issues what do ever with LTE of Wi-Fi Calling. They work great. The newest update for the Global/International version fixed the issue some had with Wi-Fi calling not switching over fast enough.
No, there is no way to root the stock T-Mobile rom.

truckerdewd said:
There are no issues what do ever with LTE of Wi-Fi Calling. They work great. The newest update for the Global/International version fixed the issue some had with Wi-Fi calling not switching over fast enough.
No, there is no way to root the stock T-Mobile rom.
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Interesting... Are you using it yourself? If so, have you encountered any issues?

HaiKaiDo said:
Interesting... Are you using it yourself? If so, have you encountered any issues?
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Yes I am using it and have had no issues. My data speeds are even faster than on the T-Mobile firnware

truckerdewd said:
Yes I am using it and have had no issues.
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Cool thanks for all the info!

HaiKaiDo said:
Cool thanks for all the info!
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No problem. Glad I could help.

truckerdewd said:
There are no issues what do ever with LTE of Wi-Fi Calling. They work great. The newest update for the Global/International version fixed the issue some had with Wi-Fi calling not switching over fast enough.
No, there is no way to root the stock T-Mobile rom.
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Yes there is. Simply unlock bootloader and patch the boot image. And flash it in fastboot.

joemossjr said:
Yes there is. Simply unlock bootloader and patch the boot image. And flash it in fastboot.
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I haven't been able to at all