Root galaxy s7 advices - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

Hi,
I would like to root my samsung galaxy s7 sm-g930f with android 7.0 and firmware phn.
I tried to root my phone with CF-Auto-Root-herolte- and odin but I made something wrong (probably not using the most recent file version or odin version) and my phone was blocked.
Then I flashed a new stock version to resolve the problem.
Now I would like to know if this method is correct (without installing twrp) and if is it possible root the phone without erasing all my data.
thank you

gnogno1985 said:
Hi,
I would like to root my samsung galaxy s7 sm-g930f with android 7.0 and firmware phn.
I tried to root my phone with CF-Auto-Root-herolte- and odin but I made something wrong (probably not using the most recent file version or odin version) and my phone was blocked.
Then I flashed a new stock version to resolve the problem.
Now I would like to know if this method is correct (without installing twrp) and if is it possible root the phone without erasing all my data.
thank you
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If you want to root I would recommend you to use Magisk but a fsctory reset is mandatory if you want to do this as you will have to flash TWRP to install it and since the encryption changes when you install a custom recovery you will need to use the format data option under the Wipe menu in TWRP and that will factory reset your phone. So make a backup first.
If you decide to do this. Use the format data option then reboot to recovery and after that flash magisk zip. After that reboot to system and wait.
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[Q] Is it possible to Flash .ZIP without root?

I have Galaxy S6 (920F) with Android Nougat.
I have managed to install TWRP Recovery on my device and it is allowing me to install .zip files. But my phone is Not ROOTED.
So my question is,
If I flash .zip(s) now that are made for my device, will it be installed successfully?
or my device will stuck on bootloop?
Well, if you are flashing some files into directories that don't require root to access, it will work.
But lets say you want to flash ported system app (like message app). It will not work, since it requires flashing into \system and that directory requires root to be accessed and modified. :good:
Ragazzza said:
Well, if you are flashing some files into directories that don't require root to access, it will work.
But lets say you want to flash ported system app (like message app). It will not work, since it requires flashing into \system and that directory requires root to be accessed and modified. :good:
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so if I'd want to install a custom rom i need to have twrp installed and also the phone needs to be rooted, right?(kind of a stupid question, I know)
also, are these tutorials good to install twrp and root my g920f with the xef 7.0 android?
/watch?v=oDX8OT0jWw0&t=4s
/watch?v=sHXvuRRlNnI
ciprian97pop said:
so if I'd want to install a custom rom i need to have twrp installed and also the phone needs to be rooted, right?(kind of a stupid question, I know)
also, are these tutorials good to install twrp and root my g920f with the xef 7.0 android?
/watch?v=oDX8OT0jWw0&t=4s
/watch?v=sHXvuRRlNnI
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Yup, you need root for rom. Hm i would like to guide you by writting here, but just watch on youtube how to root galaxy s6 nougat, about a week ago i have rooted my friends s6 flat g920f, everything went smooth! :good:
Ragazzza said:
Yup, you need root for rom. Hm i would like to guide you by writting here, but just watch on youtube how to root galaxy s6 nougat, about a week ago i have rooted my friends s6 flat g920f, everything went smooth! :good:
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ok then
basically, boot into recovery, flash twrp, reboot, boot again into recovery which now is twrp then flash another zip and in the end you have a custom recovery and root, righr?
ciprian97pop said:
ok then
basically, boot into recovery, flash twrp, reboot, boot again into recovery which now is twrp then flash another zip and in the end you have a custom recovery and root, righr?
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Nah man, you flash twrp with odin
here you go
How did u manage to install twrp on sm-g920f ??

Can I flash TWRP backup through ODIN?

I got the "custom binary boot blocked by frp lock" issue so I gotta reflash the stock firmware, which I should have since I did a full TWRP backup so if I convert my twrp backup in to a flashable zip will i be able to flash it through ODIN? (obviously i cant do it through TWRP Recov since I can only access download mode)
I can get the stock firmware from sammobile.com but its going to take like 4h+ to download and I dont have time for that
izou1838 said:
I got the "custom binary boot blocked by frp lock" issue so I gotta reflash the stock firmware, which I should have since I did a full TWRP backup so if I convert my twrp backup in to a flashable zip will i be able to flash it through ODIN? (obviously i cant do it through TWRP Recov since I can only access download mode)
I can get the stock firmware from sammobile.com but its going to take like 4h+ to download and I dont have time for that
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Had the same issue. Rookie mistake. I accidentally left the developer option OEM unlock disabled and viola! Had to do a reset. Also, if you had any fingerprints while using the Rom you used, You might come into issues when resetting using Odin. You might have to format your internal memory using TWRP. Im not saying its something slcertain. I just had to. The only firmware I had available was a 6.0.1 MM stock Rom and I came into issues when unlocking the phone. Remember, this was a full reinstall in Odin and the screen was locked. When I unlocked the screen it would just reboot. So, lesson learned. Make sure if you go and root your phone again never ever, ever, ever disable that option in developer.
But try it. You can follow the steps from the root guide for nougat in the threads and go up until the step where you install TWRP. Boot into TWRP and see if you can restore the backup. Chances are it might work without having to do the extra steps like reinstalling the stock firmware. If that doesn't work and you run into issues in TWRP you might need to reinstall everything from scratch again.
Thanks! Already figured it out ?
please explain
izou1838 said:
Thanks! Already figured it out
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my note 5 is at custom binary blocked by frp lock. i think I also turned off the option of oem unlock in developers option by mistake.
I have twrp back up on pc only. please help me how to unbrick the phone now.
Unfortunately the TWRP back is no help ):
However if you have the stock full system image you can just flash that through ODIN and then re-root? easy fix.
Look for the image here in XDA I've seen it
Sir i have note 5 with csc n920pvps3bpk1 shows in phone aftar dialing *#1234# but on the box of this cell phone is printed as n920fvps3bpk1 and n9200 will u plz tell me which csc is correct and i want to upgrade it to 7.0 and its knox waranty has voided.
izou1838 said:
I got the "custom binary boot blocked by frp lock" issue so I gotta reflash the stock firmware, which I should have since I did a full TWRP backup so if I convert my twrp backup in to a flashable zip will i be able to flash it through ODIN? (obviously i cant do it through TWRP Recov since I can only access download mode)
I can get the stock firmware from sammobile.com but its going to take like 4h+ to download and I dont have time for that
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Hi, I have the same problem with an SM-520F, did you manage to solve it?

Re-enable dm-verity

My brother asked me to root his phone, but later on he said he didn't want to format. I had already flash dm-verity disabler, so I'm now trying to re-enable it or something to boot back to stock ROM again, even if it means no root. Any thoughts? (Samsung Galaxy S7 GM-930F oreo)
Hyoretsu said:
My brother asked me to root his phone, but later on he said he didn't want to format. I had already flash dm-verity disabler, so I'm now trying to re-enable it or something to boot back to stock ROM again, even if it means no root. Any thoughts? (Samsung Galaxy S7 GM-930F oreo)
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You can encrypt your device though settings menu ( in security menu ). I have not used this method so can't say what happens to root. If twrp is installed you will have to reformat data again to flash anything.
Or
Flash stock firmware through Odin. This will generally remove root ( and twrp if installed ).
Always do a backup before doing anything.

OTA and maintain root ( TWRP Magisk)

How can i install an OTA update and maintain root ?
I have rooted using TWRP 3.5 and Magisk 22
I've found several instructions using the “TWRP A/B Retention Script”
but since the Samsung A8 (2018) has an A-Only (or non A/B) partition scheme
i am left in the dark ...
ReMiOS said:
How can i install an OTA update and maintain root ?
I have rooted using TWRP 3.5 and Magisk 22
I've found several instructions using the “TWRP A/B Retention Script”
but since the Samsung A8 (2018) has an A-Only (or non A/B) partition scheme
i am left in the dark ...
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Why not download and flash firmware updates manually?
For me, official OTA updates are often too late. I want to install an update as soon as I can get my hands on it.
It_ler said:
Why not download and flash firmware updates manually?
For me, official OTA updates are often too late. I want to install an update as soon as I can get my hands on it.
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Seems like a good idea, but how can i install a OTA manually ?
ReMiOS said:
Seems like a good idea, but how can i install a OTA manually ?
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I use Frija (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/) to check for and download latest stock Samsung firmware files. Then I use Odin to flash it to my phone.
It_ler said:
I use Frija (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/) to check for and download latest stock Samsung firmware files. Then I use Odin to flash it to my phone.
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Thanks for your reply
When using Frija and Odin wil this wipe my data ?
Or will the phone-data be untouched and also the TWRP Root (Magisk) ?
ReMiOS said:
Thanks for your reply
When using Frija and Odin wil this wipe my data ?
Or will the phone-data be untouched and also the TWRP Root (Magisk) ?
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Downloading with Frija does nothing on your device.
Flashing firmware files with Odin will overwrite the corresponding system partitions ... and when flashing another CSC file, you may have to wipe data partition to get the device rebooting into system again.
But as long as you do not flash another CSC file (I always use Home_CSC file to stay on my current CSC), data partition will not be overwritten or wiped.
Concerning root / Magisk IDK. If you have changed something in system partitions for rooting the device, this may be overwritten by flashing the stock Samsung firmware. In this case, you will have to do the needed changed again for rooting the device.
As I am not rooted with Magisk ATM, I am not familiar with the exact steps. I heard about "patching" a system file, but better to ask someone more familiar with rooting with Magisk.
BTW... after flashing stock firmware, will have stock recovery. No more TWRP. If you want/need it back, you will have to flash TWRP recovery again afterwards.
It_ler said:
Downloading with Frija does nothing on your device.
Flashing firmware files with Odin will overwrite the corresponding system partitions ... and when flashing another CSC file, you may have to wipe data partition to get the device rebooting into system again.
But as long as you do not flash another CSC file (I always use Home_CSC file to stay on my current CSC), data partition will not be overwritten or wiped.
Concerning root / Magisk IDK. If you have changed something in system partitions for rooting the device, this may be overwritten by flashing the stock Samsung firmware. In this case, you will have to do the needed changed again for rooting the device.
As I am not rooted with Magisk ATM, I am not familiar with the exact steps. I heard about "patching" a system file, but better to ask someone more familiar with rooting with Magisk.
BTW... after flashing stock firmware, will have stock recovery. No more TWRP. If you want/need it back, you will have to flash TWRP recovery again afterwards.
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GitHub - Magisk-Modules-Repo/twrp-keep: twrp-keep
twrp-keep. Contribute to Magisk-Modules-Repo/twrp-keep development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
It's called a TWRP retention script.

Changing baseband without losing Root/Recovery/Data

I have a S8+ phone rooted using Magisk v21.4 and also has TWRP recovery installed on it.
I want to know how can I change the baseband of my phone using either Magisk or TWRP or ODIN and without losing root or any data.
I have the baseband file (CP_G955FXXSBDTJ1_CP17050582_CL18920278_QB34922240_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5) extracted from the main firmware file that I need for this.
Just need the exact procedure to use it without losing root and data.
Thanks for help.

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