For all the SM-920xxx variants, which are able to get full root & unlocked bootloader
There are so many threads with conflicting information scattered about, so I am just going to ask...
If I want an S6 (SM-G920xx) to use on AT&T but do not want to get the actual AT&T SM-G920A because of lack of root and whatnot, which model should I go for that will allow me to gain full app/abd root as well as unlocked bootloader?
Thank you.
You're not going to get an unlocked bootloader, but if you want root, your best bet in the US will be either getting the T-Mobile or Verizon variant. Verizon's is unlocked out of the box, T-Mobile you'd have to get unlocked from T-Mobile. T-Mobile's is also missing one of the bands that ATT uses for coverage, but it lacks carrier branding on the back--if you use a skin or a case, this isn't important--, and the G920F is what you want if you're getting an international model.
I've had the Sm-g930u for a while now and irritated that there are no officials roots for it yet. Unlike its other variants. Im wondering if there ever will be a root for sm-g930u.
Oh the Snapdragon Variant, I think there's no way ( yet ) to root Snapdragon Variants as the bootloader cannot be unlocked and there is also no way the bootloader could be unlocked. I don't know what the US Carriers plan to do about this issue but for now the bootloader is not unlockable.
So my s7 930u is here. I've found hundreds of methods on here and youtube and odin just fails..
Who has rooted their s7 930u android 7.0 phone. And what exact method did you use. This is getting ridiculous
tried this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KawiIZ4bAV8
annnnnnnd now my phone is bootlooped
im flashing 7.0 stock firmware (latest update) with odin 3.12.10
seemed to be the only odin that flashed bl + ap + cp + csc correctly for me
if anyone has the latest method used to root this phone id greatly appreciate a link or tut
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Since the US models have a locked bootloader, it's much harder to root than international. I think they'll reject anything from Odin that isn't official firmware.
You might have more luck in the US/Snapdragon specific sections of the forums, near the bottom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7
Beanvee7 said:
Since the US models have a locked bootloader, it's much harder to root than international. I think they'll reject anything from Odin that isn't official firmware.
You might have more luck in the US/Snapdragon specific sections of the forums, near the bottom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7
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I thought oem unlock was unlocking the bootloader? I can simply do that in developer options.
OEM unlock as in the developer settings menu? That toggle only works on Exynos (930F/FD/W8) devices, on Snapdragon (930U/V/T/P/A) it doesn't actually do anything. SD bootloader has and likely will always be hard locked.
Beanvee7 said:
Since the US models have a locked bootloader, it's much harder to root than international. I think they'll reject anything from Odin that isn't official firmware.
You might have more luck in the US/Snapdragon specific sections of the forums, near the bottom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7
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Beanvee7 said:
OEM unlock as in the developer settings menu? That toggle only works on Exynos (930F/FD/W8) devices, on Snapdragon (930U/V/T/P/A) it doesn't actually do anything. SD bootloader has and likely will always be hard locked.
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So why all the tutorials and YouTube videos on all the different methods of rooting snapdragon s7 if the bootloader doesn't unlock for root. Wtf
I've never watched them so I can't say, but I would assume they would use round about methods to do it? For example Exynos is simply flash TWRP on with Odin, then flash a SU zip.
Do the youtube videos tell you to do that with the snapdragon models, or is it some arbitrary multi step process? The only way I can imagine rooting Snapdragon is exploiting security flaws. I've also seen mentions of flashfire but I don't know what it does.
Like I said you'd have better luck going to the AT&T/T-mobile/Verizon etc sections. This area of the forum is mostly for Exynos.
I don't even know what this phone classifies under.
It was a Verizon phone, with Verizon logo on back.
Unlocked.
Now it's on TMobile Network.
aarongotgame said:
I don't even know what this phone classifies under.
It was a Verizon phone, with Verizon logo on back.
Unlocked.
Now it's on TMobile Network.
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Isn't there a method to unlock a bootloader?
Carrier unlocked just means you can use it on any carrier network, which is you've got.
But bootloader lock is at a firmware level, and can't be done for any US model S7.
Since all the US models are basically the same, any guide in any of their sections should work for any other model. Yours is a G930V but you can use any guide or firmware from any other US model S7.
You need to root using an engineering bootloader. Not sure if there's a version compatible with the latest update.
You will have problems, as eng BL is not stable, and your battery will not charge past 80%.
So basically is really difficult/impossible Root a 930u? and more difficult flash with a custom firm?
Investigating because just buy a Samsung S7 gm-930u and want to debloat it.
How can i know if is a snapdragon? I am on new zealand not US.
Rooting is difficult, flashing custom firmware, as in a ROM is basically impossible on snapdragon SoC's. With a locked bootloader you can't modify the boot image which is needed for ROMs.
To check your model boot into download mode by turning it off, then pressing and holding vol down + home + power. In there it will tell you your model, being in new zealand you should be on a SM-G930F or FD unless you grey imported.
Same button combo for ~10 secs gets you out of download mode.
Yes is the grey and is 930U pitifully.
So I should sell it and buy another one haha
Thanks for the advice.
Title says all.
Thanks.
Custom ROM no, since the bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom recovery or modify the boot.img which is required for ROMs.
Root is possible but a bit different for US models devices, you might need to check the US Snapdragon specific subforums as this is mostly Exynos (international)
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Custom ROM no, since the bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom recovery or modify the boot.img which is required for ROMs.
Root is possible but a bit different for US models devices, you might need to check the US Snapdragon specific subforums as this is mostly Exynos (international)
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oh is it possible to unlock the bootloader? i also have the G930U, which model has support for custom ROM, just got it new so I can refund it if needed and swap for a different phone
It's not possible to unlock the bootloader on any US model (e.g. G930V/U/T/A/P). The G930U may be carrier unlocked, but the bootloader is still locked.
If you want ROM support you'll need a G930F/FD (international) or the G930W8 (Canada)
Beanvee7 said:
It's not possible to unlock the bootloader on any US model (e.g. G930V/U/T/A/P). The G930U may be carrier unlocked, but the bootloader is still locked.
If you want ROM support you'll need a G930F/FD (international) or the G930W8 (Canada)
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welp, there goes my hope and dream
Beanvee7 said:
It's not possible to unlock the bootloader on any US model (e.g. G930V/U/T/A/P). The G930U may be carrier unlocked, but the bootloader is still locked.
If you want ROM support you'll need a G930F/FD (international) or the G930W8 (Canada)
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https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-model-numbers-differences/
g930 fd is non carrier phone i believe and has no doing with a carrier so no bootlock i presume can you shed some light ty
In the past, I have purchased phones online and then found out I could not unlock the bootloader and root the phone. I'm considering getting a G7. Is there any specific model I should get? Is there any model I won't be able to unlock and root no matter what I do? I couldn't take another heartbreak.
Any of the following are fine -
XT1962-01
XT1962-04
XT1962-05
XT1962-06
However, keep in mind, that you may not be able to unlock the bootloaders of these models in some cases (i.e. certain carrier specific models can't be bootloader unlocked). Ergo, buy one that is already bootloader unlocked, or buy the factory retail model for your region.