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Root Verizon Note 10.1 2014 Edition (4.4.2) (Locked Bootloader and Stock Recovery)

Succesfully Rooted Verizon Note 10.1 2014 Edition (4.4.2 KitKat) (Locked Bootloader and Stock Recovery)
BIG credit to geohot
here's his original thread below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=203116434
this is very simple, but don’t blame me if you break your tab. But feel free to ask me questions 
1. Download SuperSU from market and install
i) Open SuperSu and install as normal. (it will say Knox, continue anyway!)
ii) It will fail, install, but don’t worry just reboot.
2) After reboot, install goehot’s root. Follow his links
http://towelroot.com/
and install the root..(at time of writing it should be volume 2)
3) After install, it will say reboot not needed…reboot anyway
4) Now test with root checker app.
5) Should be rooted at this point
SCREENSHOTS
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I took other steps, but I think the above will get root going but in case it does not, here is other things I did before coming up with the above step.
a) Downloaded SuperSu from market, installed it
b) Opened SuperSu and installed with the recovery option
1. Place the ZIP package you want to install in the same location where you keep ADB drivers - adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll and AdbWinUsbApi.dll (usually it's SDK\platform-tools)
2. Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in Settings > Development on your device
3. Make sure your phone drivers are installed on the PC you're going to use
4. Boot your device in recovery mode (Android logo with a exclamation mark) and connect your device to PC
5. Hold down "power" button first, followed quickly by "volume up" button. You should now see the recovery menu
6. Use the volume up/down keys to select "apply update from ADB," then press power to select it
7. Open a command prompt on the PC (cmd.exe), type and confirm with ENTER:
8. cd /d <adb.exe location> (for example: cd /d c:\SDK\platform-tools) or you can open your SDK/platform-tools folder, then press SHIFT button and the right-click mouse button and choose “Open command prompt here”
9. adb sideload <filename>.zip (for example: adb sideload update.zip)
10. The zip package will begin installing. When it's done, select "reboot system now."
i) This will end up in a fail. But reboot the system
ii) Now download Geohot’s root. Root the device
iii) Reboot
iv) Test with root checker app
I've tested Xposed and it works
adaway 2.8.1 also works (no more ads)

Reserved

WOW! You have made a thread! (read: spam) Congratulations! :victory:
I suppose we can continue talk in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785804
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783922

valexi said:
WOW! You have made a thread! (read: spam) Congratulations! :victory:
I suppose we can continue talk in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785804
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783922
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Is this sarcastic? The process noted here appears a little different and more specific than the others. I have a US Note 2014 wifi, so might not work for me anyway though.

valexi said:
WOW! You have made a thread! (read: spam) Congratulations! :victory:
I suppose we can continue talk in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785804
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783922
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I'm sorry, what exactly are you implying? Have you tried to root a locked bootloader that the SM-P605V? Do you have a Verizon tab? Every other tab is as easy as using chainfire. But there's no support for the Verizon SM-P605V. I'm simply trying to help. The xda way...:good:

LOL. Allmost every Samsung device can be now rooted with towelroot. Those steps mentioned abowe are not needed. (yes, towelroot does not touch bootloader, so it can be used with locked bootloaders)
Just use the towelroot and you are rooted. (Then install SuperSU or whatever you wish)
There are allready two topics about this same software and same method. I can't understand the need of anotherone. Why you couldn't post your steps in these?
Or do you think that we must make own topic for every damn variant available with same simple steps?

valexi said:
LOL. Allmost every Samsung device can be now rooted with towelroot. Those steps mentioned abowe are not needed. (yes, towelroot does not touch bootloader, so it can be used with locked bootloaders)
Just use the towelroot and you are rooted. (Then install SuperSU or whatever you wish)
There are allready two topics about this same software and same method. I can't understand the need of anotherone. Why you couldn't post your steps in these?
Or do you think that we must make own topic for every damn variant available with same simple steps?
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for those who own a Verizon variate of the note 10.1 2014 edition (SM-P605V) see if this works for you. Good luck!

It does but like valexi said there are other threads and wow, u make it sound complicated.
1. Download and run towelroot
2. Install supersu from the market
Done
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Unlocking Galaxy note 10 2104 edition USA T-mobile with stock rom
How do I Unlock Galaxy note 10 2104 edition USA T-mobile with stock rom 4.4.4

Hey @youngwake. Thank you for this although I can't seem to get it to work towelroot says not supported. I've tried lingo, king, srs and nothing. I'm going to give your adb instructions a try tmw and report back.. if u r still paying attention to this..
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Hey @youngwake. Thank you for this although I can't seem to get it to work towelroot says not supported. I've tried lingo, king, srs and nothing. I'm going to give your adb instructions a try tmw and report back.. if u r still paying attention to this..
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Hey @youngwake. Thank you for this although I can't seem to get it to work, towelroot says "not supported". I've tried lingo, king, srs and nothing. I'm going to give your adb instructions a try tmw and report back.. if u r still paying attention to this..

Hello, if you have the latest OS 5.1.1, towelroot will not work. You need to be on OS 4.2 and below.

youngwake said:
Hello, if you have the latest OS 5.1.1, towelroot will not work. You need to be on OS 4.2 and below.
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Any solution to rooting this tablet yet? The potential is being underutilized, I need root.

How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after Augu

How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after Augu
It took me over a week to search through threads and learn how to root my S5 Active SM-G870A after I installed the new August 2014 update and then later discovered the SD card issue (i.e. needing root access to allow apps to write to it).
Anyway, these forums helped but I had to piece lots together in order to do it right and make sure that I was not going to destroy a $600 phone.
Below is a compilation of what I found. I do not take any credit for the original contents. I have simply organized what I have found in many other threads so that others searching to resolve the same issue can do so in less time than me. Also, I put this together so that I do not feel like my time was wasted hunting all of this down!
How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after August 2014 Update
Step 1: Downgrade your Phone’s Firmware to an Earlier Version
Original Thread Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
Before Starting:
1. Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
2. Download and install the latest version of Odin (you may need to extract it using a zip program).
3. Download and extract the firmware file: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31669 (May 9th, 2014) OR HERE.
4. Make sure USB debugging is checked under “Settings/Developer Options” (If you don't know how to do that, go to "About Device" in Settings, and click on "Build Number” 5 times to unlock “Developer Options").
5. Back up your phone using any backup program that does not require root, just in case.
Flash Instructions:
6. Open Odin v3.09.
7. Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
8. Connect phone to your PC and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin.
9. Add the un-zipped firmware file to AP / PDA (Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked).
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
You should see a bar at the bottom of your phone indicating progress and also in Odin. Once the phone restarts Odin will check to see if the firmware flash was a success. If it is, the “System” box will now display “Success.” Congratulations, you have downgraded your phone’s firmware, now you can root it using towelroot (www.towelroot.com).
Step 2: Install Towelroot
Before Starting:
1. Disable antivirus software on your phone. Towelroot is an exploit: it is how you get root. So your antivirus (if it’s worth a damn) will flag it.
2. Make sure that your phone can install application from unknown sources: Settings>Security>Unknown Sources>Check.
Towelroot Instructions:
3. Using your phone’s browser navigate to www.towelroot.com.
4. Click on the lambda in order to download the tr.apk file.
5. Locate the file on your phone and click on it. Chose the Android Package installer.
6. Follow the additional instructions.
Step 3: Do I have REALLY have Root Access?
1. Go to the Play Story and search “root checker.”
2. Download and install the app with the same name.
3. Run it. If it is a success, then download and install SuperSU.
I recommend getting Titanium Backup and paying for the pro-version ($5.99). Doing so will allow you to disable the AT&T notifications (“Freeze” AT&T Update) that will bug you once you downgrade your firmware, and there are lots of other things you can do with it now that your phone it rooted.
This “complete” intro guide should help anyone (especially newbies) root their S5 Active SM-G870A in a safe way if they have upgrade their phone in August 2014 or after.

UPDATE-Post Flash/Root
After working with the downgrade for a few days everything works fine except I lost the ability to use the default e-mail app. I noticed an "email" failure upon the first boot after the flash, but I ignored it because I was so focused on rooting.
This is not a big deal to me since I was not in love with the stock e-mail app to begin with. I have since found acceptable alternatives (that are actually better IMO). But if this is a big deal to you just be aware. It may be the firmware downgrade or it may have just happened to me. However, some people in the other thread mentioned losing GPS, but mine works fine (as does everything else).

I'm not a noob but thanks for putting this together

GS5 Firmware Download
Whenever I go to the SamMobile website, and go to the page for my phone (Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T). When I download the file, I'm not able to extract the file because there is nothing in it. What am I doing wrong/does anyone have a direct download link. I tried googling around, but I couldn't find anything that worked.

Dont use the Odin Link, it is SPAM! just search xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-advance/help/version-odin3-v3-10-t2859776

Nice to have it all in one place!
UPDATE: Failed to work on SM-g900a. Guess I'll just keep waiting for someone to n crack lollipop code.
ranthon007 said:
It took me over a week to search through threads and learn how to root my S5 Active SM-G870A after I installed the new August 2014 update and then later discovered the SD card issue (i.e. needing root access to allow apps to write to it).
Anyway, these forums helped but I had to piece lots together in order to do it right and make sure that I was not going to destroy a $600 phone.
Below is a compilation of what I found. I do not take any credit for the original contents. I have simply organized what I have found in many other threads so that others searching to resolve the same issue can do so in less time than me. Also, I put this together so that I do not feel like my time was wasted hunting all of this down!
How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after August 2014 Update
Step 1: Downgrade your Phone’s Firmware to an Earlier Version
Original Thread Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
Before Starting:
1. Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
2. Download and install the latest version of Odin (you may need to extract it using a zip program).
3. Download and extract the firmware file: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31669 (May 9th, 2014) OR HERE.
4. Make sure USB debugging is checked under “Settings/Developer Options” (If you don't know how to do that, go to "About Device" in Settings, and click on "Build Number” 5 times to unlock “Developer Options").
5. Back up your phone using any backup program that does not require root, just in case.
Flash Instructions:
6. Open Odin v3.09.
7. Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
8. Connect phone to your PC and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin.
9. Add the un-zipped firmware file to AP / PDA (Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked).
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
You should see a bar at the bottom of your phone indicating progress and also in Odin. Once the phone restarts Odin will check to see if the firmware flash was a success. If it is, the “System” box will now display “Success.” Congratulations, you have downgraded your phone’s firmware, now you can root it using towelroot (www.towelroot.com).
Step 2: Install Towelroot
Before Starting:
1. Disable antivirus software on your phone. Towelroot is an exploit: it is how you get root. So your antivirus (if it’s worth a damn) will flag it.
2. Make sure that your phone can install application from unknown sources: Settings>Security>Unknown Sources>Check.
Towelroot Instructions:
3. Using your phone’s browser navigate to www.towelroot.com.
4. Click on the lambda in order to download the tr.apk file.
5. Locate the file on your phone and click on it. Chose the Android Package installer.
6. Follow the additional instructions.
Step 3: Do I have REALLY have Root Access?
1. Go to the Play Story and search “root checker.”
2. Download and install the app with the same name.
3. Run it. If it is a success, then download and install SuperSU.
I recommend getting Titanium Backup and paying for the pro-version ($5.99). Doing so will allow you to disable the AT&T notifications (“Freeze” AT&T Update) that will bug you once you downgrade your firmware, and there are lots of other things you can do with it now that your phone it rooted.
This “complete” intro guide should help anyone (especially newbies) root their S5 Active SM-G870A in a safe way if they have upgrade their phone in August 2014 or after.
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Like you, I have been scouring the Web trying to downgrade my sm-g900a back to Kitkat since Lollipop and At&t's locked bootloader prohibits rooting or any kind of customization. Whatsoever. So I really appreciate you taking the time to compile these steps! I am wondering however, is there a way to use Odin on a device other than a PC or Mac? For example an LG tablet? Sorry if that's a noob question. I know how and have successfully rooted previous Samsung galaxies using my PC Odin. I'm just away from home and only have a tablet with me. And this Lollipop cap has got to go ! Really appreciate your response.

FAIL! (AUTH)
the message I get is FAIL! (AUTH) in Odin 3.09.
now I am stuck at the Android system recovery screen <3E>
I'm looking for a way back from this.

squirt r6 said:
the message I get is FAIL! (AUTH) in Odin 3.09.
now I am stuck at the Android system recovery screen <3E>
I'm looking for a way back from this.
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I found solution. Just follow the guide in decription and everything is ok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8481Qm0l010

nhutung said:
I found solution. Just follow the guide in decription and everything is ok.
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I had the same exact problem you did. I followed the link. Thanks for that! I got a PASS from Odin! But I am still stuck on the recovery boot screen. Doing a Data wipe and Cache wipe then restart doesn't work. Still stuck on that page. Any suggestions? Every forum I find just says to perform the data wipe and cache wipe then restart and I should be golden, except I'm not.

Updated method!
Allows downgrade from MM 6.0 down to OF3, which we now have the ability to root using this guide.

sure this guide is for the G870A?
IJoxer said:
Updated method!
Allows downgrade from MM 6.0 down to OF3, which we now have the ability to root using this guide.
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lJOXER, this guide seems to be for the standard S5 and not the ACTIVE? am i correct? is there any way to root a 5.0 OC3 ACTIVE?
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electric101 said:
lJOXER, this guide seems to be for the standard S5 and not the ACTIVE? am i correct? is there any way to root a 5.0 OC3 ACTIVE?
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Sorry "OF3"

bigpapi19 said:
I'm not a noob but thanks for putting this together
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you ever try this on the active?

electric101 said:
you ever try this on the active?
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Hey @electric101, sorry, I upgraded to an S7 and have been using another account. This guide actually applied to both, which is also the case for most custom roms. I actually owned the Active myself, often flashed and rooted with 900a methods. Hope that helps, good luck!

thats interesting.... the guy who posted the actual guide (AptLogic) told me that it didnt work with the 870A .... did you try it on an unrooted 870A running 5.0 or newer? when i try it fails on the first step of flashing experimental firmware using odin 3.11
if you were able to maybe i'm just not doing something right....

thank u..
those who r havin trouble...change cords & keep tryin! took me 3 trys.... and a few mins to get passed the att logo screen.. dont get discouraged
i did and walked away came back later at it was all gravy... w android 5.0... still cant root it... so if anyone has any idea...

[HELP] My Galaxy Note 3 (Verizon) is stuck in recovery mode

hi guys. I am in desperate need of help. I wanted to try using a custom rom for my phone and tried using safestrap 3.72. It didnt work, but then i found 3.75 on apotoide. I installed the recovery, rebooted, the continue/recovery menu did not pop up and i went into my regular rom (4.4.2 kitkat) and all my uis and touchwiz stopped. i tried to go into recovery mode and now im stuck in the menu with a screen saying "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. Ive looked around and people have said to try odin. im very new to this so i dont really know where to start. Im willing to do anything, even if it means just simply factory resetting my phone.

I've only used odin once. It reinstalls firmware (like a factory reset). It worked like a charm. I followed the steps here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
There may be an easier solution and this won't even work if you cannot get to download mode in your phone so you may want to wait for a more experienced user for more specific help.

recDNA said:
I've only used odin once. It reinstalls firmware (like a factory reset). It worked like a charm. I followed the steps here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
There may be an easier solution and this won't even work if you cannot get to download mode in your phone so you may want to wait for a more experienced user for more specific help.
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thanks. i did get into download mode. im going to try the link you sent

Of course you need to follow all the steps which will include installing odin into your computer and downloading the right firmware. The newest is nc4.
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I assume you cannot boot up phone normally. If you could you just had to open safestrap app (not the recovery). Choose uninstall recovery. Then phone is back to normal. Reboot. Should boot normally with no custom recovery Then open safestrap app install recovery and choose the 3.75 instead of 3.72.

recDNA said:
Of course you need to follow all the steps which will include installing odin into your computer and downloading the right firmware. The newest is nc4.
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I assume you cannot boot up phone normally. If you could you just had to open safestrap app (not the recovery). Choose uninstall recovery. Then phone is back to normal. Reboot. Should boot normally with no custom recovery Then open safestrap app install recovery and choose the 3.75 instead of 3.72.
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i have installed odin and nc4. i just gotta wait for the dl to finish
i was able to normal boot my phone but all the processes keep crashing so i cant even reach my lock screen. this seems to be my option at the moment

Ok, that should do the trick. I haven't tried towelroot yet. Of course you'll need to root again so let me know how you make out.
I originally rooted with kingo but I have a new phone now in nc4 so I do not think kingo works and not sure if towelroot does.

recDNA said:
Ok, that should Do the trick. I haven't tried towelroot yet. Of course you'll need to root again so let me know how you make out.
I originally rooted with kingo but I have a new phone now in nc4 so I do not think kingo works and not sure if towelroot does.
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Sorry I completely forgot to respond here again. So I did the Odin thing. I still had all my uis crashing but I was able to go into recovery mode without the software thing popping up anymore so I decided to factory reset now. Didn't lose much at all really. All my important stuff was on the SD card. I then downloaded towelroot so my phone is rooted again.
So everything's fine now. Thanks again for your help

Excellent. I wasn't sure towelroot would work after installing NC4. Now I know I can root again if I want to but all my backups are useless because I was in jellybean then.

API3 - can it be rooted?

Hey fellas,
I have been looking around on some threads here and there and decided to change my phone to G935U to get off the Verizon one. I took an update that I probably shouldnt have and it brought me to the API3, can this be rooted? I tried following the known root method (and pretty much the only one I can find) and it doesn't seem to work.
I havent seen anybody else say API3 is unrootable so I figure I would ask.

No root for it yet. Not sure if there ever will be. The current root method for earlier versions is somewhat unreliable and tends to slow your system down and drain the battery so I'm not even sure what the demand would be.

Rooted pi3 checking in. Stock rooted, debloated, running smooth. Kernel auditor is basically a must. I run amplify, greenify, force dose, lean Droid and L speed. The fixes and vvm zip change the csc and what not to g935V and make it say I'm on peh. Runs better than any custom room I've ran, but debloating it to my liking did take some time. In short yes you can root it. You can even manually flash updated supersu binaries through flash fire but you will have to replace the engboot immediately after or your device won't boot.

ShadowyStorm said:
Rooted pi3 checking in. Stock rooted, debloated, running smooth. Kernel auditor is basically a must. I run amplify, greenify, force dose, lean Droid and L speed. The fixes and vvm zip change the csc and what not to g935V and make it say I'm on peh. Runs better than any custom room I've ran, but debloating it to my liking did take some time. In short yes you can root it. You can even manually flash updated supersu binaries through flash fire but you will have to replace the engboot immediately after or your device won't boot.
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Do you have a link on how to do all this?

Replied to your pm. Regular root method works just fine though. So Lmk what issues you're having.

ShadowyStorm said:
Rooted pi3 checking in. Stock rooted, debloated, running smooth. Kernel auditor is basically a must. I run amplify, greenify, force dose, lean Droid and L speed. The fixes and vvm zip change the csc and what not to g935V and make it say I'm on peh. Runs better than any custom room I've ran, but debloating it to my liking did take some time. In short yes you can root it. You can even manually flash updated supersu binaries through flash fire but you will have to replace the engboot immediately after or your device won't boot.
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Checking in also-- very similar to yours.
Bought the phone with PI3 already installed. Flashed the U firmware, debloated (only a few really) and rooted. I also use Kernel Auditor set to ondemand (<--must) and L speed. Flashed the two Verizon fixes with flashfire and working great. The phone was laggy and would randomly freeze for 10 seconds or so before I downloaded Kernel Auditor, but that along with .5s animations really makes things snappy.
Knox status - 0x0 - not tripped
Samsung Pay doesn't work, but I just tested Android Pay and it does work!
Snapchat works if installed and run once before rooting. Rooted now and still working.
Xposed installed through Flashfire.
The only thing I haven't had a chance to test yet is VR, but I see no reason why it wouldn't.

I am on PI3 rooted running smoothly. Also did my friends phone the same way. If you are having issues rooting there is a workaround that i discovered which worked for me and my friend because both of use after flashing to PI3 wouldnt root successfully. The workaround is using the Verizon Repair Assitant and "repairing the phone" this will put a new 935u IMAGE from verizon onto your phone and it will reboot. I dont know what the difference is between this image they put on your phone and the one we did but there is a difference. I say this becuase after you do that if you run through the root process again by flashing then installing su over ADB it works flawlessly. PM if you need further help.

I still cant get it to root... Tried it several times, zero luck

What Odin are you using?

ShadowyStorm said:
What Odin are you using?
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The PrinceComsy one. I have debugging and unknown sources enaqbled. I run the root.bat and nothing happens, it sits at
"adb push SuperSU-v2.76.img /data/su.img"

like it just hangs indefinitely? try a different cord. it doesnt say its retarting the server a million times?
Did you flash the Eng Hboot kernel in the AP slot first? more info needed

ShadowyStorm said:
like it just hangs indefinitely? try a different cord. it doesnt say its retarting the server a million times?
Did you flash the Eng Hboot kernel in the AP slot first? more info needed
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Pretty much indefinitely. I let it sit an hour and nothing. I transferred about 200gb of audio to the phone with zero issues so I think the cable is fine (but I tried a new one anyway, nothing). It never says restating the server.
Yes I flashed the engineer kernel in the ap slot first.
What other information can I provide?

Did you install the adb drivers in the root thread?

ShadowyStorm said:
Did you install the adb drivers in the root thread?
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Yes

Hell-Razor said:
Yes
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Well ****. Try turning off USB debugging and turn it back on again maybe for reason your phone blocked the connection and this would renew that list

ShadowyStorm said:
Well ****. Try turning off USB debugging and turn it back on again maybe for reason your phone blocked the connection and this would renew that list
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Give me about two minutes and Ill get right back toyou

Aaaand nothing

My phone reboots, supersu is on it but root is not there.

Hell-Razor said:
My phone reboots, supersu is on it but root is not there.
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Try another USB port on your computer maybe...
If that doesn't work then try opening up a command prompt as administrator on your computer (I know you've tried running root.bat as admin but windows has its quirks) and navigating through the directories until you're in the folder with the root.bat file and type in root.bat once you're there to see if that changes anything. If you need help with commands in the command prompt then ask. I'll gladly help.

That's interesting. It sounds like it's not able to mount the system as writable.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145 root files from this thread right? Try re downloading all of it and then flash the rooted tar as ap and then get back to me on the results
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So I was able to replicate this scenario... I had to restart my computer because the adb server kept going out of date due to Odin being open as well as trying to root the phone. Restarting restored proper communication. Try using smart switch to install your phone drivers

[GUIDE][ROOT] Sim Unlock S7/S7 Edge

This guide is for those of us that have devices that have been updated to the new bootloader 4 firmware which prevents downgrading to a firmware compatable with most sim unlocking tools. Firmware versions that suffer this include PH7, PJ2 or PK1 for s7 and s7e (s7e=edge for purpose of this guide, s7=g930x, s7e=g935x).
This method was used personally and tested using a sprint s7 g930p on PJ2 firmware. Your mileage may vary
This involves rooting and will trip warranty status flag. If you have another rooting method different from this thread that wont void warranty or trip KNOX please use that instead.
After this guide you can use a unlocking method of your choice a few that work will be outlined later and also a few to avoid. I also recommend having a copy of your stock rom in case anything goes wrong.
Part A: Setup
1.) Download Root_S7.zip from the bottom of this post, extract the files so that you have the folder Root_S7 with files inside it.
Copy this folder to the root of your phones internal storage and leave a copy on your PC also so you can run(double click) Root_S7.bat in the later step.
2.) Download and setup Package Disabler and use it to disable the following: (should be about 5 apps total. This step not 100 percent necessary but I found it made things easier)
Anything that says Knox
Anything DM (all of them)
SecurityLogAgent
3.) Go to Settings>About Device> and tap "Build Number" 7 times to enable "Developer Menu" then enable "USB Debugging" and "OEM unlock" in the Developer Menu.
4.) Power off the phone completely, now hold Home and Volume-(down), keep them pressed and power the phone on.
5.) Press Volume+(up) when prompted to enter "Downloading Mode"
6.) Connect USB and wait for all drivers to finish installing on PC.
7.) Download SM-G930x_Engineering_BOOT.tar.md5 or SM-G935x_Engineering_BOOT.tar.md5 (choose correct file for S7 or S7e).
8.) Open Odin3 (Run as administrator), then select the above file in "AP" slot, then press START on Odin3, the file will be flashed.
9.) keep phone connected to PC as soon as the system identifies the device Double click "Root_S7.bat that is inside Root_S7 folder that you extracted on your PC. After the phone reboots automatically it is rooted. (it may take a couple tries due to the phone bootlooping, once successful SuperSU will be installed)
10.) Open SuperSU app and go to its settings>Access> and change it from "Prompt" to "Grant". After you have changed this setting the phone should only reboot 1 more time.
11.) Proceed to unlocking
NOTE: If SuperSU prompts "update su binary" you need to run the Root_S7.bat again, and/also check that you have copied Root_S7 folder with exact same name and location as the picture below. Do not use the SuperSU from playstore use the one included in the zip.
You can now unlock using idoneapps or you can PM grsjohn.
After unlock I suggest reflashing stock rom to remove root and restore functionality.
Part B: If you decide to pm Mr. grsjohn.
1.) On a windows machine download and install TeamViewer 11 and Usb redirector
2.)In Teamviewer click extras>options>advanced>show advanced>install VPN driver (its close to the bottom)
3.)Contact Mr. grsjohn. Prepare to donate because Mr. grsjohn is awesome and is doing this with his own resources and free time. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks to and beers for
colormedroid For Root Thread here.
grsjohn for sim unlocking. :highfive: And gets my endorsement.
idoneapps for guide and root zip here.
Note: I Bulletbeef am in no way associated with idoneapps.com or any other entity. I was in the situation that this guide addresses and thought it a nice thing if everyone could have the information consolidated and in an easy to follow guide. I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PHONE BRICKS, LIMBS STUCK IN TOASTERS OR THE DELAY OF HALF LIFE 3.
Downloads: (Mirrors welcomed)
Mega

Useful Links
Useful links will be posted here:
Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) Root & Xposed Framework install Without Voiding Warranty
SM-G930P Root - Updated 10/25/2016

Unlocking methods and services suggestions.
Unlocking suggestions will go here:
Unlockbase Cable - Confirmed works up to bootloader 3 on s7, great refund policy.
idoneapps - Should work
Sammobile - should work on bootloader 4 with root, great refund policy.

s7 tmobile not supported ..

This process doesn’t always work first time.

grsjohn said:
T-mobile phones usually have unlock app, this models can be unlocked by code wity this app, only if phone is eligible for unlock
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if it is not eligible then how to unlock..?

grsjohn said:
T-mobile phones usually have unlock app, this models can be unlocked by code wity this app, only if phone is eligible for unlock
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If I load some other carriers firmware will it be possible?

grsjohn said:
bad idea, on t-mobile phones you must flash only firmwares made for it
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right now i m have u firmware

Will this unlock a straight talk s7, I think firmware is ph4?

Help me
I have SM-G930T and even with the unlocking password I got from the simdoctor site, I can not unlock. Can someone help me?

tmobile need to be unlocked via app..!!
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diegosantospt said:
I have SM-G930T and even with the unlocking password I got from the simdoctor site, I can not unlock. Can someone help me?
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tmobile need to be unlocked via app..!!

Will this method work for Sprint locked SM-G935P?
Please someone get back to me asap

Anyone try it to get a free unlock codefrom askunlock.net....is not exactly free, is a win win situation, but I dont know what to say...

hi.
I have galaxy S7 locked to unknown canadian network.
can i use this guide to unlock it ?

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daveyaz said:
hi.
I have galaxy S7 locked to unknown canadian network.
can i use this guide to unlock it ?
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Any idea [email protected]#$#@!

hello, iam owner of SG7 (SM-G930F), i followed the steps described above and my phone now is dead, i can't enter into download mode (odin Mode) it only display the
message "Exception: do_handler_sync: UNKNOWN (0x2000000) pc: 0x88144000 Ir: 0x8f0009318 sp: 0x0f10ff50".

justhyno_ said:
hello, iam owner of SG7 (SM-G930F), i followed the steps described above and my phone now is dead, i can't enter into download mode (odin Mode) it only display the
message "Exception: do_handler_sync: UNKNOWN (0x2000000) pc: 0x88144000 Ir: 0x8f0009318 sp: 0x0f10ff50".
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i fixed my trouble using an older odin.

I have use SM-G935x_Engineering_BOOT.tar.md5 this file ,after reboot it will none stop to reboot
what should I do?
i use G935V

930AZ running 930U (ATT), sent my phone into bootloop.

Mr William
Hi i have a Samsung S7 edge and when i phone out it said that you not register on network had replace the sim and did factory reset and update and clear cashme but still the same had use the phone for 6 months and when i woke up and want to phone i got that???