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I made excite? jajajja .... no, I have no way to unlock just open this topic to see if anyone knows how to unlock the devices that do not have developers edition
From what I understand you have an XT926 which can't be unlocked. Only the XT925 & XT926 dev edition can be unlocked through Motorola
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saloums7 said:
From what I understand you have an XT926 which can't be unlocked. Only the XT925 & XT926 dev edition can be unlocked through Motorola
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I have xt925 but i think is not the dev edition
juan272 said:
I have xt925 but i think is not the dev edition
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There is only 1 version of the XT925 and it can be unlocked through Moto the steps are detailed on the moto page
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saloums7 said:
There is only 1 version of the XT925 and it can be unlocked through Moto the steps are detailed on the moto page
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I put the fastboot code into moto page but they say that my device not support bootloader unlock
Is that the only restriction? If a code is it, you could just use a fake code, or hex exit in a new code to the unlocking program.
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juan272 said:
I put the fastboot code into moto page but they say that my device not support bootloader unlock
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Double check to make sure you entered the correct code its pretty big might be a typo in there
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saloums7 said:
Double check to make sure you entered the correct code its pretty big might be a typo in there
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I try about 20 times!!!!!!
If you have any apps frozen, unfreeze them and reboot and maybe that will work. If you've removed anything from withing /system, put it back and put the correct permissions and if you don't have those files (if there was anything deleted) then perhaps someone can provide them for upload, then give that a try.
Lastly, if you flashed a ROM that isn't from you carrier or your country, then perhaps using the appropriate tools (I haven't used them so can't point out what they are, other than to say they exist) to put the stock ROM back will allow you to unlock.
Last resort, you can try to get it replaced under warranty stating that you're a developer and need this feature, however if you're rooted I would guess that they'd would be a lot more inclined to check for that replacing a handset as rooting voids the warranty and unrooting, sadly, doesn't remove the info stored on the device that checks to see if the phone had been rooted in the past. You can unroot and if your countries laws are protective enough, though, you might be able to ask them to show how rooting the device caused the failure. In my case, the contract was signed with my carrier who has to be certified as a reseller and they never showed me any warranty documentation, so I was locked into the purchase of the handset over 24 months and am covered by the verbal details of the warranty, which were "everything but physical damage" since they unboxed it and handed it to me activated after I signed. It wouldn't be hard to cancel my contract and hand back the handset if I was refused a warranty repair on these grounds. That they opened the box without me asking is probably enough. That said, consumer protection is top notch in world here.
Short version of the last part though, you can always try a warranty replacement. You'd have to look into if there's a fee in the case that you weren't covered by the warranty. As long as the bootloader is unlocked (and you aren't rooted), you still have you're warranty since the code didn't activate, and I haven't read the page thoroughly enough, but if the page says receiving the code voids the warranty then you can still argue that it was defective prior to receiving it by citing that the code didn't work. If you can unroot, and you live somewhere that the issue of the evidence of your root, or whatever, can be easily turned over to a consumer protection body, then it might be worth the trouble.
Also, you can probably call and ask for a new code. Any way you go about doing any of the above though though, be persistently polite. It goes a long way over trying to be forceful.
I'm likely about to unlike my phone by the way, assuming I can find a ROM that looks appealing enough to try out. I'll try it with the multitude of frozen system apps and the handful of additional ones still in place, first, and see how it goes.
Would it be possible to root the droid razr maxx hd if it is not a the developers edition?? Please help.
brian_199 said:
Would it be possible to root the droid razr maxx hd if it is not a the developers edition?? Please help.
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If you're on JB then you need to downgrade to ICS using the appropriate ROM for your carrier, use a tool to root, download an app that will allow you to bakcup the root and unroot the device, then upgrade to ICS, then reinsert the root. The instructions are scattered because there's 2 differant models of the phone to deal with and there isn't any consolidated thread that involves all those steps. I haven't had to downgrade and have a differant model than what the maxx version is so that's really as much help as I can be, but the answer is supposedly "yes, you can do this" and its the prefered way for a lot of people from what I gather.
Be sure to backup any data on your sdcard before you begin. I didn't lose any since mine was just keeping root on an OTA upgrade from ICS to JB, but I don't know if you lose it or now when you downgrade.
Hopefully someone else can be more helpful that what I was. There are threads where various carrier versions for both ICS and Jellybean are hosted, as well, so you'lle need to find your carrier's ICS. If it isn't available in the thread then search my posts and someone linked me off to a download for a Telstra ROM and further back in the URL revelealed hosting a heap of ROMS though I wouldn't know which one you would need specifically.
The only issue I ran into, though my experience is possibly only covering half of what's involved for you, was that after I reinserted root, only apps that had permission prior to the upgrade had root permission; I couldn't add any. Other people have had a problem with superuser being inserted with wrong file permissions. The thing I did was to update the binary, this didn't work, then installed SuperSu and updated the binary which also didn't work, then I did a cleanup for installing another su app from the market from withing SuperSU... can't remember from this point, either installed another root app or uninstalled and reinstalled SuperSu (which scared the hell out of me I'd lose root at the time so I think this is what I did), then updated the binary and things were fine. Note that I never uninstalled the regular SU app that the injection tool for ICS put on the phone during this process though. At the end of it, I ended up with SuperSU and no normal su, which the injection tool installs. There hasn't been a huge issue with this though it has happened to some others.
I am very happy and relieved that we will be getting a bootloader unlock. Im curious whether it is permanent or if it will be broken if say I decide to return to stock for whatever reason. Thanks. Iv read through most of the posts about it and still not sure
I would guess the stock images we get, when we do get them, will include the original bootloader. So, if you returned to stock for any reason I would assume you could simply use the same exploit to take control once again. Not sure about the idea of critical update ota's sent by carriers though.
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More importantly...When will people start posting "questions" in the "Q&A" section?
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More importantly...When will people start posting "questions" in the "Q&A" section?
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Does it really bother you that much haha. It's not like he posted in the dev section
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I have my device rooted. Is there anyway to block automatic updates?
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I have my device rooted. Is there anyway to block automatic updates?
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You can freeze the two files that deal with carriers pushing OTA's. I forget the two file names, but I remember seeing it discussed earlier today
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Mike on XDA said:
You can freeze the two files that deal with carriers pushing OTA's. I forget the two file names, but I remember seeing it discussed earlier today
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I froze:
AT&T Software update V42_1_1303_5_1
FWUpgrade 1.2.0
Is that right?
Keep in mind that the Snapdragon 600 uses Qfuses, therefore any older/compromised version of the bootloader can be permanantly revoked through a software update (and won't ever run again on your phone if they do). Something to be careful of if you ever think of updating.
Only way to update safely will be to flash a updated ROM that a dev releases here after he mods it to be safe to run and keep the unlocked bootloader
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Keep in mind that the Snapdragon 600 uses Qfuses, therefore any older/compromised version of the bootloader can be permanantly revoked through a software update (and won't ever run again on your phone if they do). Something to be careful of if you ever think of updating.
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I am curouis - I have run custom roms so long I can't remember the process that occurs when updates are avaialble - but my memory is that you are given an option to accept the update if you want - you don't have to download it - is that correct?
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I am curouis - I have run custom roms so long I can't remember the process that occurs when updates are avaialble - but my memory is that you are given an option to accept the update if you want - you don't have to download it - is that correct?
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Typically yes...although ive experienced updates where you can only delay the update three times before it forces you to accept
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I want to root my Razr M and need assistance as I've never rooted a phone before. Could someone link me a safe guide that I can use? My phone is that "Not for sale. Motorola Mobility Confidential Restricted Property" version and it apparently can't seem to detect any kitkat update(even though razr m has the update). So I'm going to root it and update it to kitkat. I'm not a noob per say, just that I haven't ever rooted a phone and have least bit knowledge about cellphones.
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I want to root my Razr M and need assistance as I've never rooted a phone before. Could someone link me a safe guide that I can use? My phone is that "Not for sale. Motorola Mobility Confidential Restricted Property" version and it apparently can't seem to detect any kitkat update(even though razr m has the update). So I'm going to root it and update it to kitkat. I'm not a noob per say, just that I haven't ever rooted a phone and have least bit knowledge about cellphones.
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Update it first, root with Towel Root, then unlock the bootloader.
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RikRong said:
Update it first, root with Towel Root, then unlock the bootloader.
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He says his phone can not detect the update. He cannot update, is his point I believe. Does towelroot work on jellybean or is it just for the newer kernels and what not?
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I got it to work on the .3 jb
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ijx092 said:
I want to root my Razr M and need assistance as I've never rooted a phone before. Could someone link me a safe guide that I can use? My phone is that "Not for sale. Motorola Mobility Confidential Restricted Property" version and it apparently can't seem to detect any kitkat update(even though razr m has the update). So I'm going to root it and update it to kitkat. I'm not a noob per say, just that I haven't ever rooted a phone and have least bit knowledge about cellphones.
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if towelroot doesnt work...I rooted my razr m (4.1.2....98.30.1) a couple months ago with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 should give you clean and easy to follow instructions
I wonder if his boot loader is locked.
Fwiw kitkat killed my battery life.
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He says his phone can not detect the update. He cannot update, is his point I believe. Does towelroot work on jellybean or is it just for the newer kernels and what not?
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Update it the exact same way 90% of us did, with Samuri's tool on Droidrzr. ?
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how to check if bootloader is locked?
I don't want to deal with anything that is going to brick my phone. I cannot afford it. Please, make sure whatever you recommend doesn't do so.
ijx092 said:
how to check if bootloader is locked?
I don't want to deal with anything that is going to brick my phone. I cannot afford it. Please, make sure whatever you recommend doesn't do so.
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power off phone...hold volume up+volume down+power button...when a menu comes up select apfastboot...if ait says status code:3 then your unlocked
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how to check if bootloader is locked?
I don't want to deal with anything that is going to brick my phone. I cannot afford it. Please, make sure whatever you recommend doesn't do so.
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Everything has the potential to go bad. So, if you're not willing to accept that, modifying is not for you. With that being said, Sam's update is easy to use if you follow the directions. Once updated, root and unlocking the bootloader are also easy.
Update tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45495-how-to-xt907-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
Root tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/46155-rootunlock-razr-hdm-build-183-kitkat-towel-root/
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crazy4android said:
power off phone...hold volume up+volume down+power button...when a menu comes up select apfastboot...if ait says status code:3 then your unlocked
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It says device is UNLOCKED, Status Code: 1
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Everything has the potential to go bad. So, if you're not willing to accept that, modifying is not for you. With that being said, Sam's update is easy to use if you follow the directions. Once updated, root and unlocking the bootloader are also easy.
Update tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45495-how-to-xt907-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
Root tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/46155-rootunlock-razr-hdm-build-183-kitkat-towel-root/
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It says device is UNLOCKED, Status Code: 1
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follow @RikRong post instructions...that should be no problem...it takes time but it really not that difficult ..its more of a mind thing..you'll feel dumb for bein so hesitant to begin with...
crazy4android said:
follow @RikRong post instructions...that should be no problem...it takes time but it really not that difficult ..its more of a mind thing..you'll feel dumb for bein so hesitant to begin with...
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My device is unlocked, right? I just have to root it?
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My device is unlocked, right? I just have to root it?
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If it says that then yes, yes it is. ..
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Is there any way to root my phone.
The system version is 183.46.15.
If your boot loader is locked, no.
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Nope. Sorry. Both bootloader and root are patched.
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If your boot loader is locked, no.
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Is there any guru working on the root? thinking about selling the phone if no hope
everseen said:
Is there any guru working on the root? thinking about selling the phone if no hope
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Not gonna come as far as I can see from now. Just go ahead and sell it. Plenty of alternatives on the market.
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There are some RAZR M that are unlocked on Swappa as well.
tianor said:
Is there any way to root my phone.
The system version is 183.46.15.
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Did u get unlocked, i am also stricken with it
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Did u get unlocked, i am also stricken with it
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No luck yet.
root and unlock 183.46.15
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No luck yet.
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Me too, me too!
Googleing this search daily " unlock 183.46.15 site:forum[.]xda-developers[.]com"
Checked ever corner of XDA, alas no solution on how to root and unlock 183.46.15
Devs @ XDA, come on champs gave us something, so can we also enjoy the privilege of CM12. Many are waiting for it fingers crossed
Mods/all, its only a humble request to Dev & not that if being annoyed.
Qualcomm patched the second layer (sbl2) of the second-stage bootloader, to take care of possible exploitation, effectively making it impenetrable. So for some individuals, we're pretty much out of luck. I wouldn't be sure of the possible exploits (the problem is, after that patch, it makes it even harder, although not impossible). Previous Kit Kat rooting exploitation relies on the permission requestion layer (futex) of the Linux kernel, as discovered by the former PS3 hacker, GeoHot, while it's patched by now. It's possible there is already a new rooting exploit by now, just don't hold the breath.
It's possible there is already a new rooting exploit by now, just don't hold the breath.
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Can you please be more concretely?
I may not be up to date, been out of town for a bit, and figuring out a way to unbrick a few RAZR Ms.
However, the reason I said not to hold the breath is because of Verizon demanding a hard fix for rooting so that way almost any root exploits simply fail on arrival. This phone company also WANTS locked BIOS so no one can install custom recovery and OS "just because it put customer services in jeopardy".
That's really bad, can't believe that there is no chance to root or bootunlock this device.
By the way, do you know any way to disable/delete/freeze modem fast dormancy service without rooting phone? Or to made some changes in build.prop file?
Simply force close Modem fastdormancy first then disable it in app manager, it will then quit. And, editing build.prop requires root (write protection).
Force close works but disable button is inactive.
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Ah, right.... I wonder why Verizon would disable some app manager features.
I'm outside of us, my carrier operates in gsm network and does not support fast dormancy, therefore phone reboots and can't wake up on power button when using h+. Thats why I need to edit build.prop and to dothis I need root access to file system.
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Makes sense. However, I may look for new exploit, but since Futex is removed, it is not so simple.
Dr. Mario, are you developer?
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Not officially, yet. But I know how the software works underneath the pretty UI, even down to the machine codes. I have been modding Android for 3 years.
Good day all,
I noticed several cluttered threads in Q&A that are becoming more of a discussion than question and answer format.
I wanted to make this thread as a one stop shop for all things Root and Bootloader related for the G-930T (Tmobile Galaxy Note 7).
Please discuss root, bootloader and work with each other in here.
Please do not discuss the bounty in here, and do not clutter the bounty thread with casual conversation about root.
Cheers,
Baja
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Well we know the Bootloader is locked and can only be unlocked by Samsung( That's not gonna happen).
Based on what happened and is continuing to happen with the S7 there is a possibility of achieving Root on the N7(ENG) which I will not be a guinea pig and try. I'm sure others will if and when it's available.
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Well we know the Bootloader is locked and can only be unlocked by Samsung( That's not gonna happen).
Based on what happened and is continuing to happen with the S7 there is a possibility of achieving Root on the N7(ENG) which I will not be a guinea pig and try. I'm sure others will if and when it's available.
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I second this. Just wish we could keep samsung pay after root. Not gonna happen but wishful thinking.
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Just want to note that you may not want to take any updates if you plan on rooting in the future (if an exploit is available).
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I second this. Just wish we could keep samsung pay after root. Not gonna happen but wishful thinking.
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Not true on my Nexus 6 we could not use Android pay with root. But someone came up with a walk around systemless root and it worked.
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Not true on my Nexus 6 we could not use Android pay with root. But someone came up with a walk around systemless root and it worked.
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he said Samsung pay...two separate paying system
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he said Samsung pay...two separate paying system
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No I know what he said but if there can be a walk around for one (should) be able to do one for the other.
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No I know what he said but if there can be a walk around for one (should) be able to do one for the other.
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not possible if you trip knox and in order to get root you need to trip knox.
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No I know what he said but if there can be a walk around for one (should) be able to do one for the other.
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One of them is from Google and doesn't care about Knoxx and the other is from Samsung and does care about Knoxx. Two completely different things. The Samsung Pay not working after Knoxx is tripped has been going on for a year as of tomorrow. The systemless root that doesn't trip Knoxx is one thing but as soon as you start flashing, kiss Samsung Pay goodbye.
Yep, and worst of all. Once it's tripped, Samsung pay will never work again on that device
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Luckily for me, if root becomes available its a no-brainer. Samsung pay doesn't support my bank, and I won't have a credit card. Even if Samsung Pay would work for me, it would still be an easy choice to have root instead. I would like to play around with altering the speaker volume, deleting bloatware, making tweaks, ad blocking, etc.
Did anyone ever get the files that Beans asked for over to him?
Why can't those of us with t variants just flash the unlocked w8 bootloader? Seems like we've been left an out? Yes?
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Rx8Driver said:
Why can't those of us with t variants just flash the unlocked w8 bootloader? Seems like we've been left an out? Yes?
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In order for you to flash anything to any bootloader, it needs to be unlocked. With it locked Odin says it can't. So till the note 7 gets unlocked (in time) we have to wait. Phone only few days old, be work around soon.
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Did anyone ever get the files that Beans asked for over to him?
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Good question
@BeansTown106 did you ever get a Tar?
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It appears this guy is in the process of getting the stock firmware uploaded
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3444003
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Just want to note that you may not want to take any updates if you plan on rooting in the future (if an exploit is available).
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That is true. Android 7 Nougat will have more security features that Samsung is going to take advantage of with the Galaxy Note 7. That may make unlocking bootloader and rooting even more difficult.
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It looks like the sprint guys have obtained an engineering bootloader/kernel. Someone may be able to do something with this for us..
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I got the stock n930t boot.img but im wondering is how would i go by making a kernel "engboot". I also removed dm-verity but that didn't work. All i get is a failed message through odin. Another testing i have done is I even just modified one simple thing in the stock kernel say in default.prop ro.secure=1 to =0 and i still get a failed messsge. Once i flashed the stock unmodified version of the kernel i would get a success message and works which means any modification to the kernel will cause it to fail i just have to see what in the kernel checks for md5 changes or it may be something else if more devs can help together, then we can get this working.
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I got the stock n930t boot.img but im wondering is how would i go by making a kernel "engboot". I also removed dm-verity but that didn't work. All i get is a failed message through odin. Another testing i have done is I even just modified one simple thing in the stock kernel say in default.prop ro.secure=1 to =0 and i still get a failed messsge. Once i flashed the stock unmodified version of the kernel i would get a success message and works which means any modification to the kernel will cause it to fail i just have to see what in the kernel checks for md5 changes or it may be something else if more devs can help together, then we can get this working.
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Bro, please stop trying. This is obviously far above your skill level.
1. There is no way to convert a kernel to an "engboot."
2. The bootloader is LOCKED, so anything you do to the kernel's ramdisk will obviously not work because the whole point of dm-verity and a locked bootloader, among other things, is to stop the modification of system images, including the kernel ramdisk. Surely you didn't think it would be as easy as unpacking the boot.img, changing the ro.secure value from 1 to 0, then repacking..... did you?
3. The kernel doesn't "check" for anything MD5 related.
4. The bootloader is rejecting your changes, not the kernel.
5. Nothing you do to the boot.img, no matter how many devs you have, will do any good.
Hang tight, guys. We're trying everything we can.