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Galaxy S6 5.1.1 root

Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?

hlm19 said:
Hi,my galaxy s6 is on version 5.1.1 with the G920FXXU2BOGG firmware and I want to root it but don't know the right method.I know that there is already a method on how to root galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 but does it support my firmware?because it is made to root the first 5.1.1 firmware or it supports all galaxy s6 5.1.1 firmwares?
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Only way to get root on 5.1.1 thus far is by flashing TWRP recovery.
If you are an amateur to this sort of thing I would highly suggest not to do that.
It will void your warranty permanently by tripping KNOX which can't be "un-tripped"
May I ask why you think you need/want root?

I want to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?

hlm19 said:
I wan't to root my galaxy s6 as I see some good custom roms and want to try them.I've had some android phones before like the galaxy note 4,galaxy note 3,htc one m8 and galaxy nexus and rooted them.Just curious on how to root my gs6 with the XXU2BOGG firmware.Does the 5.1.1 root method supports my firmware?
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Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..

Stevles said:
Okay then, as long as you aware of the risks..
Rooting isn't device dependent, it's just software. It's supported on any firmware as long as you have TWRP installed. It just installs SuperSU for you into the system files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
Pretty sure TWRP is supported on all models of S6/Edge, they all share the same hardware as each other.
Just flash it with Odin version 3.10.6.
Grab it here ZeroFLTE represents all S6 models except Sprint model which require their own special one (no idea why)
You then follow the Odin install method, making sure you're using 3.10.6. Otherwise more than likely will not work.
After installation of TWRP and then booting into TWRP you will be faced with the "SuperSU is not installed, would you like to install it?"
.. And done.
Er, actually I think that appears when when you go to restart via TWRP menu
But yeah.. best of luck, don't blame me if your phone explodes into a fire ball that goes nuclear and destroys the world.. Or simply bricks it
Edit: Wait are you talking about the Chainfire root method? If you are you may as well not even consider that if you're planning on custom firmware installs.. TWRP is your best bet because it isn't device/firmware specific like CF. And you need TWRP for firmware installs anyway..
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Thanks mate!So twrp now supports 5.1.1?

Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun

Stevles said:
Welcome! TWRP has supported 5.1.1 since the latest version: 2.8.7.1. Change log is in the second post here. Take care and have fun
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Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.

hlm19 said:
Thanks again!But I thought the only way to root the gs6 with 5.1.1 is by using the unikernel something?as 5.1.1 is different than 5.0.2.
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Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
Okay so go to the last page or two of the TWRP thread and start reading

Stevles said:
Not sure about that.. Perhaps install unikernal first just to be sure
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Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.

hlm19 said:
Yeah,just checked and have to flash unikernel first and then the twrp via odin.If I root using this twrp method,it supports my 5.1.1 firmware right?Sorry for lots of asking.
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Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine

Stevles said:
Assuming it doesn't boot loop with unikernel (all reports say it's fine) then yeah you won't have any dramas with root via TWRP.. Like I said it's just software, the boot loop comes from Samsung being slippery Gypsies and modifying their kernels to basically stop people from modifying system partitions. Hence the need for a custom kernel to bypass that crap. You'll be fine
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Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?

hlm19 said:
Yeah,and if I need to unroot it,I do just flash the official firmware via odin?
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Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again

Stevles said:
Sorry for delayed response.. Yes flashing a firmware tar. md5 will reset the system partition back to full stock and replace the recovery, kernel, modem etc.
Just download one corresponding to your device ie.. SM-G92XX where the first X is either a 5 or 0 and the second is the country or region the phone was intended for. I keep the latest firmware for my device and country (not carrier because it has too much bloatware) around at all times to undo any screw ups and start again
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Thanks for the help!Will try it

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395

roydok said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
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I think he may have already actually, thanks for your input. It was certainly mentioned earlier but now there's a link which is always nice

What does tripping KNOX do? I like and would like to continue using the Tap & Pay feature from my bank. Is KNOX separate from the secure element the bank uses?
Other than providing a separate environment for work, what else does KNOX provide?

CF-AUTO-ROOT for galaxy S6 SM-G920F (baseband version G920FXXU3DPDP)

The last updated list in CF-AUTO-ROOT repository offers a version for Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F with a build ID MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPBG.
My smartphone's build ID is MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPDP.
Can I use the repository's version ?

also interested, I have the same version : G920FXXU3DPDP
But both on PingPongRoot and CF AUTO ROOT this exact version isn't available in the list. But some others (still G920F), very similar, are there.
Can we try to root or is it risky? Thanks

I have the same version too and I'm interested in rooting my 920F too. How this will be possible ? Please help !

I have the same version too and I'm interested in rooting my SM-G920F too. I have the same version :
PDA: G920FXXU3DPDP
CSC: G920FOXX3DPD1
Please help. Thank you for answer!

I used same version of CF autoroot for both 5.1.1. and 6.0.1 fw, also on couple of different builds, on my G920F

Just flash CF-Auto-Root for G920F with Odin.
You can find the instruction on this link: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/#odin

It works perfectly. Thank's a lot for your help.

Just a -little- problem. After rooting it's no more possible to take raw photographs

franchab said:
Just a -little- problem. After rooting it's no more possible to take raw photographs
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It works fine.
Change from auto to pro mode in camera.

Hi guys,
I can confirm that the CF-Auto-Root for G920F is working perfectly ! I flashed it trough Odin and all went smooth ! My phone is SM-G920F with baseband G920FXXU3DPDP, build number MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPDP and kernel version - 3.10.61-7884513, [email protected]#1, Fri Apr 22 16:09:37 KST 2016, security patch 01 may 2016

@up I have the same build Version like you. Will this trip knox? I don't like to have a phone without root. Knox is not so much important for me but samsung pay is then lost too, or not?

I am a little confused about all of this. I would genuine appreciate help. I am trying root my phone. Do I download the g920f to my phone or to my computer? I am currently putting the phone into ODIN download mode. I have downloaded the file to both my Samsung S6 and computer.

Root G920FXXU3DPDP
thewhisper said:
Hi guys,
I can confirm that the CF-Auto-Root for G920F is working perfectly ! I flashed it trough Odin and all went smooth ! My phone is SM-G920F with baseband G920FXXU3DPDP, build number MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPDP and kernel version - 3.10.61-7884513, [email protected]#1, Fri Apr 22 16:09:37 KST 2016, security patch 01 may 2016
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Hi, I have the same model and software version. I would like to root my phone (don't care about knox). Can I just flash "CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.tar" via ODIN? Or is it necessary to flash unlocked bootloader first (I'm on stock)? Thank You for your answer.

martin78cz said:
Hi, I have the same model and software version. I would like to root my phone (don't care about knox). Can I just flash "CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.tar" via ODIN? Or is it necessary to flash unlocked bootloader first (I'm on stock)? Thank You for your answer.
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Hi,
Just flash the right file for your model via ODIN. I wrote my phone software details and it worked that way. Please check yours and if they are the same it should work. You can find the instructions on how to flash it and the needed file on this link: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/#odin
Just make sure that your phone bootloader is unlocked and all should go smooth! My phone was bought from a Bulgarian mobile operator and however it still was with unlocked bootloader. I read somewhere that all of the phones that are manufactured for Europe should be with unlocked bootloaders but I cannot confirm this 100%. Maybe somebody who is more familiar with this can confirm it so everybody should feel safe from brick.
Good luck!

thewhisper said:
Hi,
Just flash the right file for your model via ODIN. I wrote my phone software details and it worked that way. Please check yours and if they are the same it should work. You can find the instructions on how to flash it and the needed file on this link: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/#odin
Just make sure that your phone bootloader is unlocked and all should go smooth! My phone was bought from a Bulgarian mobile operator and however it still was with unlocked bootloader. I read somewhere that all of the phones that are manufactured for Europe should be with unlocked bootloaders but I cannot confirm this 100%. Maybe somebody who is more familiar with this can confirm it so everybody should feel safe from brick.
Good luck!
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Hi, thanks for answer. It works O.K. I'm rooted now.

And what about G920FXXS4DPGA?
Can I cf autoroot it and install newest twrp if bootloader is unlock?
thanks

Will this trip knox

the autoroot for 920F for android 7.0 not work, phone still unrooted. but samsung seen custom OS even unrooted...

tunfile said:
the autoroot for 920F for android 7.0 not work, phone still unrooted. but samsung seen custom OS even unrooted...
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same here!

Safe To Root This Version Of Edge?

I am ready to root my device and check out all the custom ROMS/creations that the greats around here have created. BUT - I saw there was a list of incompatible devices, however it is a dead link and I can not see the bad devices when I click the link. Here are my device specs
Code:
model
samsung-sm-n915a
version
6.0.1
kernal
3.10.10-8932341
build
mmb29m.n915aucu2dph5
Am I safe to root? And if yes, can someone point me to a good download of the factory image, just in case I screw the pooch on something? I can't find a good download for that either.
Thanks in advance everyone.
And if it is not listed in any of the jargon above, this is an ATT USA device. Also, here is one of the dead links http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Does this method work, or will I brick my device attempting it?
http://trueandroid.com/en/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915a-att-without-pc/

King Root doesn't work on 6.0.1. I'm having the same problem

I rooted my n915f few days back wasnt an issue even tho I couldn't find the cf auto root for my build in the list. You should be fine using odin.

SubhanFLX said:
I rooted my n915f few days back wasnt an issue even tho I couldn't find the cf auto root for my build in the list. You should be fine using odin.
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OP was asking about N915A not F

Don't Attempt Root
Do not try that method. I guarantee it will brick your phone. Bootloader on AT&T version is locked and will not be getting an unlock method ever.
If you already did it and bricked.. look for the Marshmallow OTA files for restore via Odin specific to the AT&T version you have. I bricked my note 4 AT&T attempting root and recovered via Odin and stock firmware files. And i know i did this to a note 4 all att Samsung notes of the same generation have the same locked bootloader ='ing no root ever ?
jo15765 said:
I am ready to root my device and check out all the custom ROMS/creations that the greats around here have created. BUT - I saw there was a list of incompatible devices, however it is a dead link and I can not see the bad devices when I click the link. Here are my device specs
Code:
model
samsung-sm-n915a
version
6.0.1
kernal
3.10.10-8932341
build
mmb29m.n915aucu2dph5
Am I safe to root? And if yes, can someone point me to a good download of the factory image, just in case I screw the pooch on something? I can't find a good download for that either.
Thanks in advance everyone.
And if it is not listed in any of the jargon above, this is an ATT USA device. Also, here is one of the dead links http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Does this method work, or will I brick my device attempting it?
http://trueandroid.com/en/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915a-att-without-pc/
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Can't root G930U Help

Baseband version G930UUEU4BQH3
version 7.0
I'm trying to use ODIN version 3 with CF-Auto-Root-heroqlteue-heroqlteue-smg930u.tar.md5 and it just keeps failing. Any idea why?

If you have the US version of the S7, you can't use CF Auto Root. Bootloader is locked.
EDIT: The number 4 in G930UUEU4BQH3 means you have the US variant. I rooted using this guide.

DragonFire1024 said:
If you have the US version of the S7, you can't use CF Auto Root. Bootloader is locked.
EDIT: The number 4 in G930UUEU4BQH3 means you have the US variant. I rooted using this guide.
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That seems to be the case but why are there tons of tutorials for rooting G930U? When I buy a phone how do I know if the phone I'm buying can be rooted?

Victel said:
That seems to be the case but why are there tons of tutorials for rooting G930U? When I buy a phone how do I know if the phone I'm buying can be rooted?
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Research it first. A significant amount of existing devices are listed on XDA, rootable or not. The G930U CAN be rooted. Follow the guide I linked.

Victel said:
That seems to be the case but why are there tons of tutorials for rooting G930U? When I buy a phone how do I know if the phone I'm buying can be rooted?
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Hello friend
you can easily root your device S7 you need 2 files (this method for S7 / S7 edge)
1 ENG-Root-USA
2 Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978 from here you can download
Follow all instructions as given in posts
i give all credit to its developers. :good:
any error then tell us

DragonFire1024 said:
Research it first. A significant amount of existing devices are listed on XDA, rootable or not. The G930U CAN be rooted. Follow the guide I linked.
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got it to pass but now my phone just keeps flashing the Samsung s7 screen. the other version of odin just flashes some Chinese writing on a popup and it doesn't work. Now my phone is basically unable to turn on and keeps saying 'an error has occurred while updating. Use emergency recovery function in smart switch pc software.'

Victel said:
got it to pass but now my phone just keeps flashing the Samsung s7 screen. the other version of odin just flashes some Chinese writing on a popup and it doesn't work. Now my phone is basically unable to turn on and keeps saying 'an error has occurred while updating. Use emergency recovery function in smart switch pc software.'
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I downgraded to Marshmallow. I can't stand Nougat. It was a headache to root. If on Marshmallow, don't update SuperSU from the Play store. I've never seen that error before so I'm at a loss.

DragonFire1024 said:
I downgraded to Marshmallow. I can't stand Nougat. It was a headache to root. If on Marshmallow, don't update SuperSU from the Play store. I've never seen that error before so I'm at a loss.
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How do you downgrade? How do I fix my phone? Where should I go from here?

Victel said:
How do you downgrade? How do I fix my phone? Where should I go from here?
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Look up the site sammobile. I'd link you but my life is packed away as I'm moving. Look up firmware G930U for 6.0.1. flash it in Odin then follow the steps in the thread I linked earlier, which I think was for 6.0 anyways. Without my PC I can't tell though.
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Also, make sure the firmware has the number 4 in it like the one you have. The number 2 is for international phones aka not US ones.

Success, I'm rooted my phone. Thank you very much Dragon

Victel said:
Success, I'm rooted my phone. Thank you very much Dragon
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Sorry I couldn't be more help. I'm glad you were able to get it. Have fun! I love mine. It's amazing. Viper4Android mmm.

Hi, someone can help me to root a G930U please? tnx

I follow the discussion. You should indicate baseband/bootloader version to give you the best instructions

Help?

I dont know if i should post this here but here i go. Hey Guys i am very new to xda and very new to rooting. i recently rooted my galaxy s7 edge (sm-g935fd)
And my phone wasnt connecting to phone and i searched and they said to turn off usb debugging. and then i restarted my phone once and it said custom binary blocked by frp lock.
and since then i have been trying for almost three days and i am hopeless. I did factory reset by holding power and volume up and did not work
i tried using odin to upload a stock firmware but i get nand start and then fail.
i have tried a few post about how to fix nand but i cant understand it as it is not very clear
So please i really need help on how i can fix this
my device details
Samsung s7 edge (Says Duos on the back)
Model- SM-G935FD
Please help a brother out
oh and it says sw rev check bootloader failed when i use odin for new stock firmware

Saifu.jpg said:
I dont know if i should post this here but here i go. Hey Guys i am very new to xda and very new to rooting. i recently rooted my galaxy s7 edge (sm-g935fd)
And my phone wasnt connecting to phone and i searched and they said to turn off usb debugging. and then i restarted my phone once and it said custom binary blocked by frp lock.
and since then i have been trying for almost three days and i am hopeless. I did factory reset by holding power and volume up and did not work
i tried using odin to upload a stock firmware but i get nand start and then fail.
i have tried a few post about how to fix nand but i cant understand it as it is not very clear
So please i really need help on how i can fix this
my device details
Samsung s7 edge (Says Duos on the back)
Model- SM-G935FD
Please help a brother out
oh and it says sw rev check bootloader failed when i use odin for new stock firmware
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The firmware that you are trying to flash is giving you the sw rev error because that firmware is an older/downgraded version than the version that is already on the phone. You have to flash the firmware that is the same as what is already on the device or a newer version, you can't flash an older version. Find the newest, most updated firmware that you can find for your specific model number.
Do a Google search for:
"Stock firmware for SM-G935FD"
Then find the newest available version that is made for your specific region/carrier.
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Thank you. I shall try this let you know.