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Rooting Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (G360T)

Hey everyone,
So this is pretty straight foreward, I'm attempting to root my Galaxy Core Prime (G360T, from T-Mobile in US) and I have had absolutely zero luck finding ANYTHING related that model number.
I've found plenty of stuff here, but it is all related to the G360H, G, and even the T1 (i think?) I've tried Kingo, Odin, and a few other things and I'm getting absolutely no where.
I'm wondering if anyone out here has had any luck with rooting this device in particular, or if maybe there is something I'm missing? I'm pretty new to the idea of rooting devices but I'm a proficient technically so I'm not exactly sure what is going on.
Is it T-Mobile software or something blocking the ability to root? I can't believe there is that much of a difference between my phone and say the G360H.
Thanks in advanced for the help, as I'm totally clueless at this point.

Snlich said:
Hey everyone,
So this is pretty straight foreward, I'm attempting to root my Galaxy Core Prime (G360T, from T-Mobile in US) and I have had absolutely zero luck finding ANYTHING related that model number.
I've found plenty of stuff here, but it is all related to the G360H, G, and even the T1 (i think?) I've tried Kingo, Odin, and a few other things and I'm getting absolutely no where.
I'm wondering if anyone out here has had any luck with rooting this device in particular, or if maybe there is something I'm missing? I'm pretty new to the idea of rooting devices but I'm a proficient technically so I'm not exactly sure what is going on.
Is it T-Mobile software or something blocking the ability to root? I can't believe there is that much of a difference between my phone and say the G360H.
Thanks in advanced for the help, as I'm totally clueless at this point.
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No man there is no blocking,its just that right now nobody developed an exploit for thta specific phone.Give it some time.

Snlich said:
Hey everyone,
So this is pretty straight foreward, I'm attempting to root my Galaxy Core Prime (G360T, from T-Mobile in US) and I have had absolutely zero luck finding ANYTHING related that model number.
I've found plenty of stuff here, but it is all related to the G360H, G, and even the T1 (i think?) I've tried Kingo, Odin, and a few other things and I'm getting absolutely no where.
I'm wondering if anyone out here has had any luck with rooting this device in particular, or if maybe there is something I'm missing? I'm pretty new to the idea of rooting devices but I'm a proficient technically so I'm not exactly sure what is going on.
Is it T-Mobile software or something blocking the ability to root? I can't believe there is that much of a difference between my phone and say the G360H.
Thanks in advanced for the help, as I'm totally clueless at this point.
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i just orderd samsung galaxy core prime because no one is developing any thing at all for this device.I will be making root exploit and start cooking rom for this device so just wait a bit and i will be working on it.

Waiting for rooted kernel for G360T1 or G360T
Arrowblue said:
i just orderd samsung galaxy core prime because no one is developing any thing at all for this device.I will be making root exploit and start cooking rom for this device so just wait a bit and i will be working on it.
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There are many of us using the MetroPCS version G360T1 that will gladly try any root method you get going. Feel free to contact directly if you need some testing help. While waiting for root, I tried Package Disabler Pro 3.7 that was released September 15. It works fine on the G360T1, although it says "Custom" under "Device status" in "About Device -> Status." Haven't gone to Download Mode to see if the triangle is set or not, but I'm guessing the flash counter has been tripped. I'm not worried about it too much, and it may have been tripped with some other attempt to root the device. Still, this app was just what I needed to disable all the junkware and still have a smooth working Lollipop 5.1.1 while waiting for the real goodies.

alienwarning said:
There are many of us using the MetroPCS version G360T1 that will gladly try any root method you get going. Feel free to contact directly if you need some testing help. While waiting for root, I tried Package Disabler Pro 3.7 that was released September 15. It works fine on the G360T1, although it says "Custom" under "Device status" in "About Device -> Status." Haven't gone to Download Mode to see if the triangle is set or not, but I'm guessing the flash counter has been tripped. I'm not worried about it too much, and it may have been tripped with some other attempt to root the device. Still, this app was just what I needed to disable all the junkware and still have a smooth working Lollipop 5.1.1 while waiting for the real goodies.
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The thing is i got g3601 and its running kitkat and no update availble on it ??? so i am porting 5.1 for it.Recovery has been patched up and working kinda fine but need to fix alot of issues.normally i dont develop for mid range mobiles but my brother got one so that is why i started with this one.my first projects are z3 + and xperia lines.I will let you know when it is completed for testing.

Hmm, I thought this was for SM-G360T and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime that is out for T-Mobile and running Lollipop 5.x. Is the G3601 a typo or different model? The MetroPCS G360T1 will work fine with the firmware and files from T-Mobile G360T because they are the same device and even same network provider. Anyway, it looks like someone was kind enough to modify the kernel source code the Samsung posted just a week or two ago. Here is the news, but be warned that it will trip the KNOX flag:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g360t1-5-1-1-t3203522
I put my G360T1 in download mode and it still says official and no warning triangle. I mentioned that it said custom in the About Phone page after doing other terminal entries and running Package Disabler Pro 3.7. Some may want to wait to root the device until there is a deodex'd rom out there to run xposed framework. I like the slimed down stock 5.1.1 and there are a bunch of garbage programs hogging the decent entry level device resources. More news to come...

root for sm g360ti
Follow this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g360t1-5-1-1-t3203522

Rooting using the same files as G360t1
I have rooted the g360t using the files from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g360t1-5-1-1-t3203522 which are for the g360t1 variant and it went well but you have to go to developer options and activate OEM unlocking for it to work and I did it with Odin version 1.85.

Rooting sm-g360t
Snlich said:
Hey everyone,
So this is pretty straight foreward, I'm attempting to root my Galaxy Core Prime (G360T, from T-Mobile in US) and I have had absolutely zero luck finding ANYTHING related that model number.
I've found plenty of stuff here, but it is all related to the G360H, G, and even the T1 (i think?) I've tried Kingo, Odin, and a few other things and I'm getting absolutely no where.
I'm wondering if anyone out here has had any luck with rooting this device in particular, or if maybe there is something I'm missing? I'm pretty new to the idea of rooting devices but I'm a proficient technically so I'm not exactly sure what is going on.
Is it T-Mobile software or something blocking the ability to root? I can't believe there is that much of a difference between my phone and say the G360H.
Thanks in advanced for the help, as I'm totally clueless at this point.
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I got it rooted with king root but can't fined recovery and can't turn phone off it just bootloops how you fix that

Has anyone had SUCCESS rooting a SM-G360T device?
Snlich said:
Hey everyone,
So this is pretty straight foreward, I'm attempting to root my Galaxy Core Prime (G360T, from T-Mobile in US) and I have had absolutely zero luck finding ANYTHING related that model number.
I've found plenty of stuff here, but it is all related to the G360H, G, and even the T1 (i think?) I've tried Kingo, Odin, and a few other things and I'm getting absolutely no where.
I'm wondering if anyone out here has had any luck with rooting this device in particular, or if maybe there is something I'm missing? I'm pretty new to the idea of rooting devices but I'm a proficient technically so I'm not exactly sure what is going on.
Is it T-Mobile software or something blocking the ability to root? I can't believe there is that much of a difference between my phone and say the G360H.
Thanks in advanced for the help, as I'm totally clueless at this point.
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My specs:
Model #: SM-360T
Android Version: 5.1.1
Baseband Version: G360TUVU1AOF9
I migrated from Nokia 521 - Windows 8.1 phone to this Android device because of the litany of apps I could use for productivity. I am highly disappointed that I am unable to revoke permissions of applications to resources I think they don't need. So, I basically use phone to make calls and text. If someone has successfully rooted THIS smartphone version, please advise. I'm a little technical, too.

Try this: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu. find your model and download the file you need, unzip it then put your phone in download mode and use odin 3.7 to send it to the phone. That outta be enough. I have not rooted this particular device in a while but I have rooted plenty of others using that method and it works like a charm every time. I just did a quick look up and your model is listed there. Give it a try and post your results.

Thank you so much, Geevil!!!
Appreciate your response.

alienwarning said:
Hmm, I thought this was for SM-G360T and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime that is out for T-Mobile and running Lollipop 5.x. Is the G3601 a typo or different model? The MetroPCS G360T1 will work fine with the firmware and files from T-Mobile G360T because they are the same device and even same network provider. Anyway, it looks like someone was kind enough to modify the kernel source code the Samsung posted just a week or two ago. Here is the news, but be warned that it will trip the KNOX flag:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g360t1-5-1-1-t3203522
I put my G360T1 in download mode and it still says official and no warning triangle. I mentioned that it said custom in the About Phone page after doing other terminal entries and running Package Disabler Pro 3.7. Some may want to wait to root the device until there is a deodex'd rom out there to run xposed framework. I like the slimed down stock 5.1.1 and there are a bunch of garbage programs hogging the decent entry level device resources. More news to come...
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I'm running stock 5.1.1 on G360t and just got some root using this kernel so tanks for the help and all the fish

Hello how would one root the sm-g360t and get custom recovery on it ?
Sent from my SM-G360T using Tapatalk

I have the sm g360t1, though no computer to connect the phone to. I see this phone listed in the cf-auto root repository linked above- not sure if that method needs a computer. King root may have worked, though the root gone by when using w0lfdroid's
Kingroot removal/supersu installer. It worked on orher phones.
King root is such spyware. I really want to try something else...

ewokmojo said:
I have the sm g360t1, though no computer to connect the phone to. I see this phone listed in the cf-auto root repository linked above- not sure if that method needs a computer. King root may have worked, though the root gone by when using w0lfdroid's
Kingroot removal/supersu installer. It worked on orher phones.
King root is such spyware. I really want to try something else...
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Yes King Root is bad. Pretty much like malware for your device. Don't use cf-auto-root either, as it's kind of a generic root and doesn't really function properly. I'm helping people constantly fix their devices after either tryung King or CF. Use Trapkernel to root the SM-G360T1 & SM-G360T. It's quick and easy and roots the device with no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62859013 Here is the recovery you should use too in case anyone's wondering. You flash it the same way as root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66266209
I recommend using version 3.0.1-0 though, as version 3.0.2-0 has had problem flashing certain roms for some reason.

Thanks bogarty, I was able to root and flash custom recovery on my phone with both links you provided here.. I have the T-Mobile version (SM-G360T) but everything went well

Dont know if ppl still trying to root this device but I just found out that you can download the rooting file trough chainfire for this model. Here´s the link: https://download.chainfire.eu/767/C...to-Root-cprimeltetmo-cprimeltetmo-smg360t.zip

Why do that when there is a root method for this device.
Follow this thread here for all your root needs for this device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...should work just fine for the tmobile version

will this allow me to use a at&t sim card in my SM-G360T phone instead of T-Mobile

Buying Galaxy S7 only for running LineageOS? (Coming from OnePlus 3)

Hi!
Would you recommend buying S7 to run LineageOS? I hate TouchWiz (and everything else beside Stock Android), but I like the phone. I had OnePlus 3 running OxygenOS but unfortunately I lost it, and I don't want to buy the same phone again, though I was really happy with it.
Thanks for suggestions

Makes more sense to buy the phone you were happy with and know runs well with the OS of your choice than an S7
It would need to be the International Exynos S7, the US snapdragon S7's are all bootloader locked, no custom ROMs or recovery for them
Wouldn't it be better to buy a Pixel or something with vanilla android if you hate TouchWiz which is what Samsungs are all about?
Stock vs Lineage S7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3v9cA0Uyp4

Not a good idea. Camera will turn to crap on LOS.

*Detection* said:
Makes more sense to buy the phone you were happy with and know runs well with the OS of your choice than an S7
It would need to be the International Exynos S7, the US snapdragon S7's are all bootloader locked, no custom ROMs or recovery for them
Wouldn't it be better to buy a Pixel or something with vanilla android if you hate TouchWiz which is what Samsungs are all about?
Stock vs Lineage S7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3v9cA0Uyp4
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Please - you can unlock the bootloader on the Snapdragon (US) S7s - in fact, you can still run stock on such an S7 (my own S7 has been BL-unlocked since the launch of official Nougat - which predates LoS on any S7). The issue with the Snapdragon S7s is the lack of root and third-party recoveries (and third-party ROMs, for that matter) - none of which has been solved yet; however, it has nothing to do with the bootloader. There may be other issues - however, that isn't one of them.

PGHammer said:
Please - you can unlock the bootloader on the Snapdragon (US) S7s - in fact, you can still run stock on such an S7 (my own S7 has been BL-unlocked since the launch of official Nougat - which predates LoS on any S7). The issue with the Snapdragon S7s is the lack of root and third-party recoveries (and third-party ROMs, for that matter) - none of which has been solved yet; however, it has nothing to do with the bootloader. There may be other issues - however, that isn't one of them.
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Since when have you been able to unlock the bootloader of the Snapdragon US S7?
Root has been achieved
And I discovered today flashing custom ROMs using flashfire has been achieved, but not unlocking the bootloader

*Detection* said:
Since when have you been able to unlock the bootloader of the Snapdragon US S7?
Root has been achieved
And I discovered today flashing custom ROMs using flashfire has been achieved, but not unlocking the bootloader
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Bootloader-unlocking predates both using Flashfire and gaining root - the bigger problem, in fact, has been avoiding tripping Knox (though that's been done as well) - and Knox has been a PITA going back to the GNex.
Also, LineageOS is still Exnyos-only (there is no version for the Snapdragon-based S7).

PGHammer said:
Bootloader-unlocking predates both using Flashfire and gaining root - the bigger problem, in fact, has been avoiding tripping Knox (though that's been done as well) - and Knox has been a PITA going back to the GNex.
Also, LineageOS is still Exnyos-only (there is no version for the Snapdragon-based S7).
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Well, you couldn't do that. As far as I know the Knox Chip is eFused, so once it got tripped there is no solution to come back from.
Both on Snapdragon/Exynos version

PGHammer said:
Bootloader-unlocking predates both using Flashfire and gaining root - the bigger problem, in fact, has been avoiding tripping Knox (though that's been done as well) - and Knox has been a PITA going back to the GNex.
Also, LineageOS is still Exnyos-only (there is no version for the Snapdragon-based S7).
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Wrong, Snapdragon bootloader can not be unlocked

Question about root s8+ 2aql1

Hi i have the s8+ unlocked version and i try the root by samfail tutorial but not work and the thread is closed so i dont know if anyone know how to root s8+ xaa g955u1 bootload 2AQL1 (unlocked version) please share thanks

Snapdragon rooting is pretty standard, however I believe there is a question on a new boot loader coming out, so I'm not sure if that changes things, as one new addition is it keeps the phone region locked.
I'm Exynos. Your phone is?

does anyone have the stock boot image for s8+ 955FD
tryin to change root frm su to Magisk

I have the snapdragon but using unlocked version so the bootloader maybe different, i can use the custom rom but cant root? The custom rom have alot of extra feature that i dont like
JeffDC said:
Snapdragon rooting is pretty standard, however I believe there is a question on a new boot loader coming out, so I'm not sure if that changes things, as one new addition is it keeps the phone region locked.
I'm Exynos. Your phone is?
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lunknowl said:
I have the snapdragon but using unlocked version so the bootloader maybe different, i can use the custom rom but cant root? The custom rom have alot of extra feature that i dont like
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I think you do not 'have' to use a custom ROM for Snapdragon, if you do not wish to use one. I believe you can just use the "U" version, which is Cell phone company featureless.
TWRP for Snapdragon:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718

Samsung S7 (Verizon) rooting and custom rom general questions.

I've recently been given a Galaxy S7 (Verizon branded) phone that I'd like to root and put a custom ROM on. I haven't done this in 3-4 years and based on what little searching I've done it seems this is workable for the S7 phone. I'm familiar (but very rusty) on the rooting and custom ROM process, but I know it will come back to me once I get into it.
I'd also like to have the "SIM card missing" message go away permanently if I root and custom ROM the phone. I will never use it with any service. Can someone enlighten me on what you feel is a good ROM for this phone and if the SIM message can be disabled since I'm never wanting to use it as a phone (on a service)?

You can't get a full blown custom ROM on Verizon variants because of snapdragon bootloader lock, only Exynos has custom ROMs.
You can get root using an engineering bootloader but it depends on what version your firmware is at.
You'll want to check out the Verizon S7 forums for how to do that https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7

Beanvee7 said:
You can't get a full blown custom ROM on Verizon variants because of snapdragon bootloader lock, only Exynos has custom ROMs.
You can get root using an engineering bootloader but it depends on what version your firmware is at.
You'll want to check out the Verizon S7 forums for how to do that https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7
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Thanks Beanvee. I think I'm trying to use a sledge hammer to fix an issue anyway.
I'm never going to use cellular so I was thinking a ROM would enable me to turn off the "No SIM card message" or have some feature built into it.
There might be other ways to do this besides rooting and a ROM. Thanks.

Rooting a Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930T)

Hi. I'm new here as a member, but I've found this site from my interest in rooting earlier this year. I'm aware of losing data and accidental bricking, and I've been searching for quite a while. I'm mostly interested to get rid of "bloatware" and remove ads. I currently don't know where or how to start, but I did start backing up files and data to keep. I also got SuperSU and Titanium Backup (and ADB installed on my computer).
I came across several pages of stuff, but I couldn't find anything recent/relevant. Links:
https://www.androidsage .com/2018/07/22/how-to-root-snapdragon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-on-android-8-0-oreo/
https://www.howtogeek.com/115297/how-to-root-your-android-why-you-might-want-to/
https://www.howtogeek.com/239798/how-to-unlock-your-android-phones-bootloader-the-official-way/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240047/how-to-flash-twrp-recovery-on-your-android-phone/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/
https://www.techtalkies365.com/how-to-unlock-frp-of-your-samsung-phone/
TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos)
[Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
[DISCUSSION][S7-SNAPDRAGON]Unlock Bootloader - R&D
If anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be helpful! I can use a PC (Windows 10) for doing part of the rooting process if necessary.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S7 with T-Mobile as the carrier. Model SM-G930T, version 8.0.0, and build number (just in case) R16NW.G930TUVSBCTA2.

pyereciae2788 said:
Hi. I'm new here as a member, but I've found this site from my interest in rooting earlier this year. I'm aware of losing data and accidental bricking, and I've been searching for quite a while. I'm mostly interested to get rid of "bloatware" and remove ads. I currently don't know where or how to start, but I did start backing up files and data to keep. I also got SuperSU and Titanium Backup (and ADB installed on my computer).
I came across several pages of stuff, but I couldn't find anything recent/relevant. Links:
https://www.androidsage .com/2018/07/22/how-to-root-snapdragon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-on-android-8-0-oreo/
https://www.howtogeek.com/115297/how-to-root-your-android-why-you-might-want-to/
https://www.howtogeek.com/239798/how-to-unlock-your-android-phones-bootloader-the-official-way/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240047/how-to-flash-twrp-recovery-on-your-android-phone/
https://www.howtogeek.com/240582/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-with-twrp/
https://www.techtalkies365.com/how-to-unlock-frp-of-your-samsung-phone/
TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos)
[Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
[DISCUSSION][S7-SNAPDRAGON]Unlock Bootloader - R&D
If anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be helpful! I can use a PC (Windows 10) for doing part of the rooting process if necessary.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S7 with T-Mobile as the carrier. Model SM-G930T, version 8.0.0, and build number (just in case) R16NW.G930TUVSBCTA2.
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This would be a thread you'd want to take a look at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616. Unfortunately, you are on binary #11/B, and there is no root for that. There is no eng.boot for that, and that's what you need in order to root. The last eng.boot was for #10/A.

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This would be a thread you'd want to take a look at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616. Unfortunately, you are on binary #11/B, and there is no root for that. There is no eng.boot for that, and that's what you need in order to root. The last eng.boot was for #10/A.
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Hi and thanks! I'm guessing that means I can't root with my current device...?
Oh, and I did check out that thread, but I can't tell if it will work for my device (or what I'll need).

pyereciae2788 said:
Hi and thanks! I'm guessing that means I can't root with my current device...?
Oh, and I did check out that thread, but I can't tell if it will work for my device (or what I'll need).
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Not until there is the correct eng.boot for the current binary. Our bootloader's are locked, so no way to downgrade.

Drunkpilot said:
Not until there is the correct eng.boot for the current binary. Our bootloader's are locked, so no way to downgrade.
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Ah, great... I'll wait for the eng.boot then. Thanks again.
Hope the process for the eng.boot goes well.

I am also waiting for an eng boot for my G930T with baseband version G930TUVSBCTA2 ...

Me too

Root Help!!!
I am also on a Samsung Galaxy S7 with T-Mobile as the carrier. Model SM-G930T, version 8.0.0, and build number R16NW.G930TUVSBCTA2.
When trying to Root using odin, I keep getting the SW Rev Check Fail: [Boot] Fused 11 > binary 8 (or 1, or 4; it depends on which Tar I am using to attempt root).
If anyone finds a solution, please share! Thx!!!

same problem I want root for my mother's phone and thus change room