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Geohot creates root method that does not trip knox!!!!

Found this thread regarding Geohot's new root method for the ATT and Verizon S5 variants and can confirm that it works with our phone. Link below to thread titled " I'm throwing a party and you should come **GS5 ROOT THREAD**" by Geohot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
This method did not trip Knox, which is still at 0x0! Not sure if flashing a custom rom or recovery will though.

Too bad I joined the 0x1 bandwagon haha.

omgpk said:
Too bad I joined the 0x1 bandwagon haha.
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+1 No way I would wait that long.
Gotta stay crack flashing lol
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It's been a long time since I've played with custom stuff. I rooted my Evo LTE 2 years ago, and haven't been able to afford a new device since.
I'm liking the "stock" experience as I no longer like dealing with bugs. When I get my GS5 tomorrow, can I root and then just use root things like Titanium without bothering to install a custom ROM? I'm sure the answer is yes, but I've never left a phone "stock rooted" before so I'm not sure.

detox702 said:
It's been a long time since I've played with custom stuff. I rooted my Evo LTE 2 years ago, and haven't been able to afford a new device since.
I'm liking the "stock" experience as I no longer like dealing with bugs. When I get my GS5 tomorrow, can I root and then just use root things like Titanium without bothering to install a custom ROM? I'm sure the answer is yes, but I've never left a phone "stock rooted" before so I'm not sure.
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Yep, long as SU is installed on your system, you can do what we're you'd like, even on a stock rom. You can also use the Xposed engine for certain mods, if you don't want a custom.
Jsut depends if the if the modules that you pick work or not.
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yglup said:
Found this thread regarding Geohot's new root method for the ATT and Verizon S5 variants and can confirm that it works with our phone. Link below to thread titled " I'm throwing a party and you should come **GS5 ROOT THREAD**" by Geohot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
This method did not trip Knox, which is still at 0x0! Not sure if flashing a custom rom or recovery will though.
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Wrong section to post this in... Geohot is a beast though
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popimpg said:
Wrong section to post this in... Geohot is a beast though
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You're right, wrong section. If possible, Mods please move to correct section.
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Flashing a custom recovery/kernel/ROM will trip Knox so IMO it doesn't matter about that. Plus the fact I tripped Knox on the first day!

It Works on non rooted Sprint S5

I love this guy! Geohot always goes the extra mile with his exploits. 1 click and done. No PC necessary. I've used this on several previously "unrootable" ATT phones. Freaking awesome!!!

Is the the great man from the ps3 scene?

All we need now is Wifi Calling and the phone is perfect with Knox at 0x0

That and decent signal strength! I have been waiting for a non knox trip root because I so want to return this POS to sprint. Now with root I may keep it!!!

texasredrider said:
That and decent signal strength! I have been waiting for a non knox trip root because I so want to return this POS to sprint. Now with root I may keep it!!!
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Sounds like you should just return it
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Used towelroot method on my friend's S4, which was on a locked down 4.4.2, to see how it worked. Simple install of two apks and you're rooted with SuperSU; couldn't be any simpler. Kudos to that guy.
Not the only way to root the Verizon S4, but by far the simplest.

Now if we could find a way to de-knox without tripping it in the first place.

Shiftlock said:
Now if we could find a way to de-knox without tripping it in the first place.
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I hear that bro!
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SHYZZA said:
Is the the great man from the ps3 scene?
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Yup and first Iphone JB! This kid is truly a genius!! 4 real.
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Where is the link for the files? Been looking around for the last half hour and can't locate them
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BubZX said:
Where is the link for the files? Been looking around for the last half hour and can't locate them
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Just go to towelroot.com and follow the instructions. Basically click the lambda symbol, install the app, run the app.

Towelroot

I did the towelroot on my S5 sprint phone. also, used the root checker, and said it was successful.
my question is, is this a true root? can i install roms? what is the best recovery to use?
Is there instructions out there, on how to get a recovery installed after doing towel root?
If i havent done the true, full root, how much further do i need to go, in order to start flashing roms?
Is there a true, Google Play edition rom out there for this phone?

dgrobe2112 said:
I did the towelroot on my S5 sprint phone. also, used the root checker, and said it was successful.
my question is, is this a true root? can i install roms? what is the best recovery to use?
Is there instructions out there, on how to get a recovery installed after doing towel root?
If i havent done the true, full root, how much further do i need to go, in order to start flashing roms?
Is there a true, Google Play edition rom out there for this phone?
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It is a true root, but just remember you still have a locked bootloader, so you can not flash custom roms, recoveries or kernels that are not based off of TouchWiz (essentially limited to stuff built ontop of TouchWiz).
Once the bootloader is unlocked then you can do all of that.
GPE version of the phone is still a rumor, but they released the S4 GPE version around this time...

Thanks for that information.. since i dont have the bootloader unlocked, i really cant do anything.
Should i just go back to stock? is there an easy way to do this?
Or
Should i unlock the bootloader? is there step by step instructions on this? Sprint Galaxy S5

dgrobe2112 said:
Thanks for that information.. since i dont have the bootloader unlocked, i really cant do anything.
Should i just go back to stock? is there an easy way to do this?
Or
Should i unlock the bootloader? is there step by step instructions on this? Sprint Galaxy S5
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There was a developer for note 3 who wrote a script to install ROM without custom recovery. It might be the way if any developer can develop script for S5 as well...

dgrobe2112 said:
Thanks for that information.. since i dont have the bootloader unlocked, i really cant do anything.
Should i just go back to stock? is there an easy way to do this?
Or
Should i unlock the bootloader? is there step by step instructions on this? Sprint Galaxy S5
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Yes that is correct you can't really do anything in terms of custom roms. That being said you still are rooted, so you can install titanium backup and the xposed framework and modify your phone using those methods. You still are on stock, just with an rooted phone, are you talking about unrooting the phone? I've seen things that can let you do that (like this) but I don't think your phone is supported.
I wish I could say that unlocking the bootloader is something that is as easy as you may think it is. It is extremely difficult from my understanding. I don't know a lot about it so I can't give you a good answer to be honest, but I haven't seen anything on the subject.
Just so you know, that once VZW pushes an update to your phone, you will lose root (if you update) and won't be able to reroot until a new exploit is found (assuming the update closes the exploit that towelroot initially took advantage of). This news sucks but this is just a fact of life when dealing with VZW and ATT.

luriert said:
Yes that is correct you can't really do anything in terms of custom roms. That being said you still are rooted, so you can install titanium backup and the xposed framework and modify your phone using those methods. You still are on stock, just with an rooted phone, are you talking about unrooting the phone? I've seen things that can let you do that (like this) but I don't think your phone is supported.
I wish I could say that unlocking the bootloader is something that is as easy as you may think it is. It is extremely difficult from my understanding. I don't know a lot about it so I can't give you a good answer to be honest, but I haven't seen anything on the subject.
Just so you know, that once VZW pushes an update to your phone, you will lose root (if you update) and won't be able to reroot until a new exploit is found (assuming the update closes the exploit that towelroot initially took advantage of). This news sucks but this is just a fact of life when dealing with VZW and ATT.
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Not completely true, if you install superSU Pro from the play store root will stick after an update because of the survival mode.
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gee2012 said:
Not completely true, if you install superSU Pro from the play store root should stick after an update because of the survival mode.
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gee2012 said:
Not completely true, if you install superSU Pro from the play store root will stick after an update because of the survival mode.
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Didn't realize that SuperSU Pro could maintain that even if they close the exploit in the kernel that allows them access root functionality. How is that possible?

all good info..
the reason i want to root, is in hopes of getting a true google phone. No Touchwiz.. i did install superSU. i understand that will keep my phone from getting viruses as easy.
however, my phone popped up an update icon, so i went to check if i could download the update. the message i got was..
"the operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. try downloading software updates using samsung kiel on your PC, or visit a customer service center."

dgrobe2112 said:
all good info..
the reason i want to root, is in hopes of getting a true google phone. No Touchwiz.. i did install superSU. i understand that will keep my phone from getting viruses as easy.
however, my phone popped up an update icon, so i went to check if i could download the update. the message i got was..
"the operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. try downloading software updates using samsung kiel on your PC, or visit a customer service center."
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Big Brother is watching you Walk slowly, go lie on the floor and spread your arms and legs. The NSA will be there any minute now
Don`t think that because Towelroot doesn`t trip KNOX (atm) root will not be identified by both the phones hard- and software.

btw.. using superSU app.. you can unroot with it. it worked, and phone is now unrooted.

** Sprint s5 **
Hello,
I came across your thread on the TowelRoot for the Sprint S5 and I was interested in doing this to my Sprint S5 also.
* I just wanted to confirm with you if there is anything I need to know before I do this? I was scared because I didn't see any threads or news to confirm that the V3 TowelRoot will work with our phone.
Please let me know, thank you
Ducatis4r

Verizon Galaxy s5, I'm new to rooting. What should I know?

I know the s6 is out, an I bought a S5. I'm arriving fashionably late to this rooting thing.
I have never rooted any of my devices ever, and by what I here.. Shame on me.
I need to get the most outta my phone and clean it up from factory crap. I love the ability to customize my phone, but I have no clue where to start.
An very nervous of "bricking?" my phone or messing it up. I'm tech savvy so I think it wont be to hard...? What would I be able to do with my phone when it is rooted? Will it void my warranty and can it ever go back? I remember when I first heard about rooting and people where "Bricking" phones left and right... Kinda the reason I never ventured into rooting. Well I put my big boy pants on and ready to go.. lol I would appreciate any help.

More than likely you purchased your phone already running lollipop, and if so, you can't root. Not yet, anyway.

Sean89us said:
More than likely you purchased your phone already running lollipop, and if so, you can't root. Not yet, anyway.
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Verizon says it will be running 4.4 kitkat, the site and the verizon rep said the same thing.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Check them 1st.
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5

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Win0416 said:
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
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Like the OP I, too, just bought an S5 but I bought it from a guy, NOT from Verizon. SO it's running Android 5.0 already. That's Lollipop, right?
Even though I have used Android for years I don't know all the terms (and am new to the XDA site). Is there a FAQ or something listing the basic stuff?
I got my old phone repaired -- a Samsung S3 running Android 4.4.2 -- so I presume it will be easier to learn to root, and I might want to start there.
UPDATE -- partly answering my own question by going to the xda-developers.com homepage and then scrolling to the bottom to see "root any device." I can see I still have a lot to learn, but there's some good info there

Win0416 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Check them 1st.
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
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I had to get a replacement S5 from Verizon as my first one kept screwing up. This phone came with OC4, is it downgradeable?
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Win0416 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Check them 1st.
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
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So I noticed I Have BOG5 and I hear alot about I cant root this. Could you help me to tell me if I can? My S5 info: Model #: SM-G900v, Android: 5.0, build #: lrx21t.g900vvru2bog5, Knox version 2.3

RichThePoor said:
So I noticed I Have BOG5 and I hear alot about I cant root this. Could you help me to tell me if I can? My S5 info: Model #: SM-G900v, Android: 5.0, build #: lrx21t.g900vvru2bog5, Knox version 2.3
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you can't

ldeveraux said:
you can't
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Do you know why? An is there anything in the works to a future root process? weather tripping the Knox or not idc.

RichThePoor said:
Do you know why? An is there anything in the works to a future root process? weather tripping the Knox or not idc.
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Bootloader is locked and there are no known vulnerabilities that would allow root. I doubt anyone is working on a root process considering how tightly locked down the bootloader is.

Help ROOTING Samsung S5 Verizon
I have rooted a few phones all have been Samsungs. It is really bad when you give your hard working money to someone to buy something and they can control how you use it. ,,Can someone please help. I have read for 3 days about rooting this Samsung Galaxy S5 5.0 and it seems to have the latest updates and the knox thing is 0x0, Anyways I did the Kingroot on one phone and the one click root on one. I am not into doing all that different stuff with my phone that most people do when they root it,,,My only purpose for rooting is getting all the extra bloatware off...I have read that the S5 5.0 can not be rooted. Can someone help me..All I want to do is remove the bloatware...Please if you know how to root it let me know

selena203 said:
I have rooted a few phones all have been Samsungs. It is really bad when you give your hard working money to someone to buy something and they can control how you use it. ,,Can someone please help. I have read for 3 days about rooting this Samsung Galaxy S5 5.0 and it seems to have the latest updates and the knox thing is 0x0, Anyways I did the Kingroot on one phone and the one click root on one. I am not into doing all that different stuff with my phone that most people do when they root it,,,My only purpose for rooting is getting all the extra bloatware off...I have read that the S5 5.0 can not be rooted. Can someone help me..All I want to do is remove the bloatware...Please if you know how to root it let me know
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So you read in these forums that the S5 5.0 cannot be rooted, but then you ask if anyone knows how to root it. Trust me, if someone had figured out how to root 5.0 on the S5 it would be very prominent in these forums. No one knows how to root 5.0 builds of OE1 or newer on the Verizon S5. Not sure how much clearer that can be stated like it was earlier in this thread.

Will we ever get root?

So I've been looking between the S8 and the G6 to upgrade to, and I really like the S8, but I use root a lot for different things- Viper, AdAway, and just general performance things
Does anyone think it's realistic to say we'll get this phone rooted? I remember my old S6 being hard to root, but it got done in a month or 2, and I'm just curious
Thank you to anyone who can help me

aaronfrickinaustin said:
So I've been looking between the S8 and the G6 to upgrade to, and I really like the S8, but I use root a lot for different things- Viper, AdAway, and just general performance things
Does anyone think it's realistic to say we'll get this phone rooted? I remember my old S6 being hard to root, but it got done in a month or 2, and I'm just curious
Thank you to anyone who can help me
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If you are referring to the U.S. Snapdragon variants, it will be some time and it will half baked like it was with the S7 and S7 Edge. They locked the bootloader on all the Snapdragon variants and that, obviously, makes it infinitely more difficult to root. The Exynos version of the aforementioned phones had root last year and it apparently performed very well. I wouldn't expect it anytime near launch. These devs have lives, so there will be no timetable.
Also, in my opinion, Viper tends to be a little overrated, but I am just throwing my 2 cents in here.

Now that they removed the remapping functionality for the Bixby button, I will definitely want to root my device (Exynos variant).

So there is no root even with magisk root?

leboreiro said:
So there is no root even with magisk root?
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You first need a working custom recovery (TWRP)

Feche said:
You first need a working custom recovery (TWRP)
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Wouldn't that trip knox?

leboreiro said:
Wouldn't that trip knox?
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ofc it will.

avatar_ro said:
ofc it will.
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not every root trip knox....
would i lose warranty then?

Yes and Samsung Pay.

Every Root as of late breaks Sammy knox and kills s-pay right?

wiseguyy said:
Every Root as of late breaks Sammy knox and kills s-pay right?
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Nope not true. On my s7e I'm on echoerom. And knox works and samsung pay also works.
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Root already out. Al least for s8 plus. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3594756

Yep, I notice all the "experts" that swore there would be no root on the exynos have forget to check in and admit they were wrong.

Chaos Engine said:
Now that they removed the remapping functionality for the Bixby button, I will definitely want to root my device (Exynos variant).
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superthomaslab.custombixbybutton

TWRP recovery for S8 Exynos:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3594756

Ive been looking for a exynos region list but this year having no luck to determine the right model on lte and att bands..but all i buy now is exynos because they are or were unlocked. My sig showes what devices i still own and tinker with but what im saying is i bought the 920C, 910C, and 928G last year and use them in the US without a problem on att.. But with some countries getting samsung pay will they get exynos or snapdragon. Regions that got samsung pay would be locked thats the info ive been trying to figure out....lol

God I hope we get snapdragon root. I need my adblock, Task Killer and Titanium Backup

techspy said:
God I hope we get snapdragon root. I need my adblock, Task Killer and Titanium Backup
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Adgaurd will block ads in games and all.

Do you have a link? The only one I found was "Adgaurd Content Blocker" and it talks about using specific browsers etc.

@ techspy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.html#overview

DISCUSSION THREAD: Root for Snapdragon USA Variants of S8 and S8+ (G950U/G955U)

User "elliwigy" doesn't want non-pledge comments on their bounty thread. So I figured we could set up shop here and discuss all of our crazy root rumors. If anyone is wishing to pledge for root, please go here instead: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/bounty-thread-snapdragon-usa-variants-t3598271

Awesome thanks for creating this thread hopefully we will have root soon.

So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads

Kjc99 said:
So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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It had a bunch of overheating issues and i think some features may have been mia. the same exploit isn't available here, yet, because it relied on an early build of the 935u model, and there is no such build found for these phones, yet.

Kjc99 said:
So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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It used a special engineering kernel. That is purchased by certified Samsung repair shops. It was basically worthless. It made the phone run so poorly.
It Never got true root twrp. Doubt the S8 line will either.

How do I know if I have a snapdragon version S8+ ?
I am
T-MOBILE SM-G955U.
Build= SQU1AQFJ see pic

Kjc99 said:
So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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it never was really rooted only temp root which u have to flash a diff boot.tar and it makes the device lag and overheat i only didnt mention it to keep peoples hopes up. but yea s7 edge usa was never rooted because bl is locked down hard by carriers.
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BaconSeeds said:
it never was really rooted only temp root which u have to flash a diff boot.tar and it makes the device lag and overheat i only didnt mention it to keep peoples hopes up. but yea s7 edge usa was never rooted because bl is locked down hard by carriers.
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temp root means no TWRP u could flash some stock roms with flash fire but usually made the lag battery and overheating worse for s7e
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Peakyboo64 said:
How do I know if I have a snapdragon version S8+ ?
I am
T-MOBILE SM-G955U.
Build= SQU1AQFJ see pic
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All usa variants are snapdragon on samsung always. research also if you click s8+ tmobile thread or your carrier it tells you specs of device on top left

Ty @BaconSeeds! And you are so right. Read, read, read, I have been reading everything I can since getting my S8+ last week. Lol tnx again. For responding.
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BaconSeeds said:
it never was really rooted only temp root which u have to flash a diff boot.tar and it makes the device lag and overheat i only didnt mention it to keep peoples hopes up. but yea s7 edge usa was never rooted because bl is locked down hard by carriers.
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K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...

Kjc99 said:
K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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I actually think if we get either root or bootloader unlock we will get both. With how Samsung has the device locked down it is going to take someone finding a new vulnerability that allows to unlock the bootloader or root the device. But it could take a long time to find. Too many lines of code to even count.
Other option is the someone at Samsung releases the kernel source code or some sort of bootloader unlocking software. Right there is a group of debs working hard at it but they are not close. I'm rooting for them but I would not hold your breath.
Also most of the new phone will never get root anymore. LG, Motorola, Google, Samsung, HTC all are going to be completely locked down this year.

Kjc99 said:
K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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As for AdBlocker I recommend DNS66 its by F-Droid here is link go on youtube and search how to use DNS66 or how to block youtube adds with dns66 completely free 2 : https://f-droid.org/packages/org.jak_linux.dns66/

sireniankyle said:
It had a bunch of overheating issues and i think some features may have been mia. the same exploit isn't available here, yet, because it relied on an early build of the 935u model, and there is no such build found for these phones, yet.
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It used an eng boot which had issues with overheating, and had logging maxed out.

ShrekOpher said:
I actually think if we get either root or bootloader unlock we will get both. With how Samsung has the device locked down it is going to take someone finding a new vulnerability that allows to unlock the bootloader or root the device. But it could take a long time to find. Too many lines of code to even count.
Other option is the someone at Samsung releases the kernel source code or some sort of bootloader unlocking software. Right there is a group of debs working hard at it but they are not close. I'm rooting for them but I would not hold your breath.
Also most of the new phone will never get root anymore. LG, Motorola, Google, Samsung, HTC all are going to be completely locked down this year.
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Its the htc u11 rooted and TWRP support? Same with the Pixel?

HTC usually always has a root solution. Probably will stay that way...

Kjc99 said:
K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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I use OGYyoutube for the ads

I've seen the term "temp root" going around. What is that exactly? I want to move a user app into my system folder to make it a system app, and I believe I need root to do this. Is there any way this is possible to do without a full root and bootloader unlocked?

No. "System" is read only.

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JollyGrnReefer said:
I have the SM-G955U on Xfinity Mobile, and they will unlock the bootloader out of the box, as stated in their policy. Just giving everyone a headsup, if you want to try something new. Even funnier, I am doing a 24 month payment plan for my device, with 1 gig data (always on wifi, so it works for me) and my monthly bill is 26.42 lol.
With a unlocked bootloader, you can do an official CF Auto Root right now.
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Do they physically touch the device and do it in front of you? Or does it come out of the box unlocked? I'm trying to see what I can dig up.
Edit. It seems the device came shipped with a eng bootloader. @elliwigy do you think we can use this to our advantage?
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Edit: verifying info, stay posted... Sorry for inconvenience.