This thread is for posting only updated information and discussion of root status and methods for the Galaxy S7.
This thread is not for:
Discussion of the merits of rooting or not rooting. Please go here for that.
Whining about Samsung and/or your carrier if your device is not rootable.
Other off-topic discussion.
Also, please do not quote the OP at any time.
Rooting method for the Exynos 8890-based global devices including SM-G930F/FD/X and Canadian SM-G930W8:
[Recovery][Exynos][G930/F/FD/X/W8] Official TWRP for herolte (3.0.0-1)
WARNING: This will trip Knox and potentially void your warrant. Knox cannot be reset.
Rooting method for the Snapdragon 820-based models in the US including SM-G930A/T/P/R/V/U
Main thread: Root s7 at&t g930a & g935a. There are other threads in device-specific sections.
This root method involves using an engineered boot image that doesn't trip Knox if you do it right, however the bootloader is locked so flashing custom ROMs is still not possible.
The OP here will be updated as news develops...
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Hi i wold have an information:
If I root my S7 with this metod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770) my warranty is forever deleted or there is a way to use it?
Thanks!
anoig10 said:
Hi i wold have an information:
If I root my S7 with this metod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770) my warranty is forever deleted or there is a way to use it?
Thanks!
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It depends on local laws. In the US, if you trip Knox Samsung can void the warranty at their discretion. I've heard that in some European nations, Samsung is required by law to honor the warranty for physical defects even if Knox is tripped.
CafeKampuchia said:
It depends on local laws. In the US, if you trip Knox Samsung can void the warranty at their discretion. I've heard that in some European nations, Samsung is required by law to honor the warranty for physical defects even if Knox is tripped.
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Thanks a lot!
May you have a list of that nations? Any idea about Italy? Because i'm not scared to software problems but i would not pay again an intervent to fix some hardware part, like happened with my S4 where the HDMI output and the antenna stopped working.... But i was already out the maximum time for the warranty...
Anyway is there a way to reduce the Knox counter?
Thanks and have a nice day!
anoig10 said:
Thanks a lot!
May you have a list of that nations? Any idea about Italy? Because i'm not scared to software problems but i would not pay again an intervent to fix some hardware part, like happened with my S4 where the HDMI output and the antenna stopped working.... But i was already out the maximum time for the warranty...
Anyway is there a way to reduce the Knox counter?
Thanks and have a nice day!
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Unfortunately, I don't know more than what I've said above, and that the Knox flag cannot be reset.
CafeKampuchia said:
Unfortunately, I don't know more than what I've said above, and that the Knox flag cannot be reset.
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Okkk, thanks anyway
i have the tmonile version which apparently cannot be rooted right now because of a locked bootloader. but in the developer options there is an option that says "OEM unlock" which is turned off by default. i assumed turning it on would solve the locked bootloader issue. can someone explain to me what that option is for?? what am i missing??
also, the only phone i've ever rooted is my htc one m8...and it was well after its release so there was no issue. what is the likeliness that that the S7 US version will be rootable?? is this a normal thing...if i cant root this i will return it promptly
Lastwurdz said:
i assumed turning it on would solve the locked bootloader issue. can someone explain to me what that option is for?? what am i missing??
if i cant root this i will return it promptly
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Despite the presence of that switch (which is there merely as a standard part of Android's developer options), your bootloader cannot be unlocked and your device cannot be rooted.
jcadduono said:
I called Samsung's engineering mobile department.They told me that the T-Mobile S7 has a secure-flash locked bootloader, similar to Verizon's Samsung phones over the past few years.
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People forget there's the G9300 and G9308 Chinese/Hong Kong S820 variants. Would be interesting to hear if they're also locked or not.
Going back through TEKHD's deceased T-Mobile S7 rooting thread, I think this is one of the truly saddest things I've seen on XDA:
TEKHD said:
Well... it all comes down to this...Locked Bootloader = total system/all partitions lockdown... (apparently our device is 100% locked) and that means our only hope is something like this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016 (as an example)basically, we need to find a vulnerability "Bug" so we can at least get a chance to attempt an exploit... (and ultimately gain root)... assuming there is such "bug" / vulnerability... , that will most likely allow us full access to the system partition only... meaning, no kernels, no custom recovery (no TWRP)...also... IF... we can find that bug... and IF we can actually root thru it... that "bug" will be corrected via OTA/Update....and that means...for example... with Firmware G935TXXXXXX0001 we can all have root... but maybe with the next Firmware G935TXXXXXX0002 ... we are all back to square 1... with no root... so... we have to be reaaaaaaally careful when updating/OTA's, etc... basically... this is really really sad/bad news for us... the device has NO DEVELOPMENT FUTURE guys...
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I feel terrible for all the guys who trusted T-Mobile and bought the S7/E from them thinking that the bootloader would be unlocked.
For now, the only hope for the Snapdragon version is:
1. Spam John Leger's Twitter account demanding that T-Mobile walk the talk of being the un-carrier.
2. Look for an exploit like PingPong root on the S6. However, that will be short-lived since Samsung will patch the exploit on the next security update.
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Leger responds:
Here's a blow-by-blow description of events if you need it:
Galaxy S7 Bootloader Lock Explained: You Might Not Get AOSP After All | XDA Developers
anoig10 said:
Thanks a lot!
May you have a list of that nations? Any idea about Italy? Because i'm not scared to software problems but i would not pay again an intervent to fix some hardware part, like happened with my S4 where the HDMI output and the antenna stopped working.... But i was already out the maximum time for the warranty...
Anyway is there a way to reduce the Knox counter?
Thanks and have a nice day!
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As far as i know this counts for all EU Member states... so this counts for italy as wel...
AndreiLux said:
People forget there's the G9300 and G9308 Chinese/Hong Kong S820 variants. Would be interesting to hear if they're also locked or not.
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The S7 edge HK dual sim is the G9350, bootloader is unlockable however there are no english guides on it currently and reported problems through using xiao1u's method. See this thread
Great thread...so many other threads to follow to the status of the Snapdragon yard sale. Thanks for putting this together. Please keep updated!
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Leger responds:
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Has he come back with anything hopeful since?
mrmartin86 said:
Has he come back with anything hopeful since?
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This is the most hopeful thing for TMo so far.
any updates here?
I'm watching every day and haven't seen anything new yet :/
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Attention friends!
My friend @paulove have just flashed the new XXUEMK4 from here:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/17...-3-test-firmware-for-galaxy-note-ii-gt-n7100/
His bootloader was updated to MK4 but with a little "gift" from samsung:
Knox Void Warranty 0
When he tried to flash recovery and it changed to Knox Void Warranty 1
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Please everyone, read this to understand everything you need about Knox Void Warranty 1/0:
http://omegadroid.co/wanted-knox-void-warranty-0x1/
DO NOT FLASH THE NEW BOOTLOADER - Unless you know what you are doing!
MJ5 Bootloader is safe to downgrade and the wifi works on this bootloader.
XXUEMK4 Bootloader is not safe!!
My friend says that he can not downgrade, because after he tried he got "Kies Emergency Mode" and his odin failed.
After he installed MK4 back everything worked again.
DO NOT TRY TO DOWNGRADE IF YOU HAVE THE NEW BOOTLOADER!
Tamir.
knew it samsung will take his time to integrate new knox s*** not new features.. lol
Why Samsung? Why??? I love my Note2 rooted.
And its the final version. So welcome to the club with note 3 n s4. We r brothers.
Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
LOL my warranty already finished so i don't care
but thank u
sohebq said:
And its the final version. So welcome to the club with note 3 n s4. We r brothers.
Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
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Mine too
But it wont harm phone right?
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Yeah I have seen that too so tried with wifi patched and worked fine.. So still wifi patch will wifi patch should work but I will try to look to this bootloader when time permits. But still I doubt this new bootloader may have blacklisted old bootloader and it may make irreversible changes. Also if downgrade remain successful, further upgrade may cause issue.
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Upppsss! Late for me But Many thanks OP
yahyoh said:
LOL my warranty already finished so i don't care
but thank u
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Your 24 month warranty has already run out? Lol id double check your papers
tonylee000 said:
Your 24 month warranty has already run out? Lol id double check your papers
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its just 12 month here :|
justkiddinghere said:
Mine too
But it wont harm phone right?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Right
Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
to fix odin fail, we have to back to 4.1.2.
first, good thing that there is 2 stable leaks without this flag.I guess we should all stick to MJ5 for a while.
But now i'm thinking what should my nest device be? I loved Samsung devices, because they are so easy to root,flash roms and still you can save the warranty.Now my blacklist contains, HTC, Sony, Motorola and Samsung.Do Asus and LG lock their bootloader too?
And there is some bad news from Google itself. seems they came up with methods to help OEM for preventing unlocking bootloader in 4.4 KitKat.
tonylee000 said:
Your 24 month warranty has already run out? Lol id double check your papers
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you have a 24 month warranty? damn.
sam5154 said:
first, good thing that there is 2 stable leaks without this flag.I guess we should all stick to MJ5 for a while.
But now i'm thinking what should my nest device be? I loved Samsung devices, because they are so easy to root,flash roms and still you can save the warranty.Now my blacklist contains, HTC, Sony, Motorola and Samsung.Do Asus and LG lock their bootloader too?
And there is some bad news from Google itself. seems they came up with methods to help OEM for preventing unlocking bootloader in 4.4 KitKat.
you have a 24 month warranty? damn.
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Yea, also in Czech Republic we have a 24 month warranty.
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I see some Nexus 5 on my hands on a near and imminent future.... ( thanks to ShameSung )
zohawkish said:
to fix odin fail, we have to back to 4.1.2.
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Could you explain? Could I downgrade BL if I flash a 4.1.2 rom rom PhilZ and then stock from Odin?
sam5154 said:
you have a 24 month warranty? damn.
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You dont? I had always just assumed a 12 month warranty until I read something that made me check the leaflet. Check yours.
dr.ketan said:
Yeah I have seen that too so tried with wifi patched and worked fine.. So still wifi patch will wifi patch should work but I will try to look to this bootloader when time permits. But still I doubt this new bootloader may have blacklisted old bootloader and it may make irreversible changes. Also if downgrade remain successful, further upgrade may cause issue.
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda premium
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Is there a way I can downgrade this bootloader?
the way they took time to slowly yet steadily introduce the Note 2 forums to the full force of the Knox poison you would believe how much control they already have over these forums.
it can only be LOVE, true love ;p
May their conscience trouble them over this; if they have one, that is.
My note ii is owned by me, bought it and not on contract. Flag is now 1. Still runs fine, and I don't need knox stuff on the phone.
Thks CHAINFIRE !!!! Tested and Work...
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1- Install STOCK FIRMWARE 5.1.1
2- Donwload SuperSU V2.6x http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3568267&d=1449521348
3- Copy SuperSU in internal memory
4- Install Custom Recovery TWRP/CWM/Philz
5- Install SuperSU.zip
6- Reboot
Source: SuperSU Chainfire
920V?
armychris28210 said:
920V?
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If this works for g920v I will be amazed. That would be too easy haha
Can anybody confirm on T-Mobile 920T? Trip KNOX?
I don't see any reason to believe this will work on devices with locked bootloaders like vzw and att, since we can't run custom recovery. hope I'm wrong, but if I'm right OP should correct the Thread title as it is very misleading.
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What Versions of G920 are supported? The G920F too? What FWs are supported? G920FXXU3COI9???
I am on uncracked/not rooted Galaxy S6 with G920FXXU3COI9 Firmware. Can I root this FW with this tool? What about Knox? Still on 0x0 ???
Regards
Crean
would like more info on this too my s6 is on EE 5.1.1 firmware will this trip Knox if someone can let us all know would be great
ANYTHING that is flashed in Odin that is NOT from Samsung AKA, official software, will trip Knox.
Instead of asking people to "confirm" if it will trip Knox, take the initiative of using your SMARTPHONE to Google your question before asking someone to research for you.
Users on XDA are getting way, way to lazy/reliant on having answers spoon-fed to them. What, can you not read english? Do you not know how to Google something? You can't construct a question?
Sigh. This will trip knox, every, single, time.
Edit: @op can you please put in red on the original post "WILL TRIP KNOX" so we don't get anymore ignorant questions?
Thank you.
Jeez dude you're not wrong, but who pissed in your Wheaties this morning?
I could care less about knox...I was curious if chain fire had figured out how to root the V. If anyone can, I'd expect it from them. ..
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dandrumheller said:
I don't see any reason to believe this will work on devices with locked bootloaders like vzw and att, since we can't run custom recovery. hope I'm wrong, but if I'm right OP should correct the Thread title as it is very misleading.
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I agree,but you never know...
clark44 said:
ANYTHING that is flashed in Odin that is NOT from Samsung AKA, official software, will trip Knox.
Instead of asking people to "confirm" if it will trip Knox, take the initiative of using your SMARTPHONE to Google your question before asking someone to research for you.
Users on XDA are getting way, way to lazy/reliant on having answers spoon-fed to them. What, can you not read english? Do you not know how to Google something? You can't construct a question?
Sigh. This will trip knox, every, single, time.
Edit: @op can you please put in red on the original post "WILL TRIP KNOX" so we don't get anymore ignorant questions?
Thank you.
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@clark44
1 wind your neck in!
2 this is a root which does not touch the system from what I was hearing which mean it may be different
3 not everyone is sitting there twiddling their toes trawling through posts ( which BTW i did and as i dont have the same experience as you could not find the answer on this had no idea it needed ODIN and tbh have never used it and only just know of it )
4 not everyone is as techie as you!
5 I was working 6am till 6pm daily I was a little busy
6 this is ultimately a forum for people to freely ask questions without being jumped on in such a way. not once have I done it to anyone here and not once till now have they done it to me
7 refer to 1!!
thank you
Based on chainfire's reply (see the 1st url below), it would appear that an exploit is still needed before systemless root can be installed on a device with a locked bootloader. With a locked bootloader, we can't run a modified boot.img which is still needed even in systemless mode (see the 2nd url below).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64195994
http://www.xda-developers.com/chainfire-systemless-root-now-supports-automated-boot-image-patching/
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Does anyone know the cons of this? How's the battery life? The touch screen? FP sensor?
Everything works fine, except for the deepsleep bug, I can't get rid of it
So do we need to wait if this work or not on Samsung s6 device? Does any one have try it?
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Confirmed! working like a charm. No issues.
Thank you.
AhmadJanjua said:
Confirmed! working like a charm. No issues.
Thank you.
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Which version it's your's?
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proyectos3d said:
which version it's your's?
Enviado desde mi sm-g920v mediante tapatalk
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Galaxy S6 920F Running Lollipop 5.1.1 (g920fxxu3coj1)
AhmadJanjua said:
Galaxy S6 920F Running Lollipop 5.1.1 (g920fxxu3coj1)
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Triped knox? I guess yes?
clark44 said:
ANYTHING that is flashed in Odin that is NOT from Samsung AKA, official software, will trip Knox.
Instead of asking people to "confirm" if it will trip Knox, take the initiative of using your SMARTPHONE to Google your question before asking someone to research for you.
Users on XDA are getting way, way to lazy/reliant on having answers spoon-fed to them. What, can you not read english? Do you not know how to Google something? You can't construct a question?
Sigh. This will trip knox, every, single, time.
Edit: @op can you please put in red on the original post "WILL TRIP KNOX" so we don't get anymore ignorant questions?
Thank you.
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There are many people holding out, hoping for a method that won't trip knox... That's why it gets asked so much. These are expensive phones and many of us would like to keep our warranties. People keep asking in each new release in hopes something new was discovered to bypass knox. I've read that there is an exploit out there that is supposedly being held until 6.0 launches. So don't hound on people for getting their hopes up.
Here's the official update package to get some of that delicious MM 6.0 taste
If you don't know how to flash this then just wait for the OTA update in the next few days or next week.
DOWNLOAD
Enjoy!
LINK Added. XDA mobile app failed me
BE WARNED THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOUR DATA. MAKE A BACKUP
I must know your technique.
freeza said:
I must know your technique.
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Confused....whats going on here
@freeza Care to speculate on being able to use your bootloader, to revert?
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LMMT said:
@freeza Care to speculate on being able to use your bootloader, to revert?
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I wouldn't recommend flashing the full TAR. If you'd like a guarantee to get back, I'll be making separate flashables.
for example i'll just rip apart the tar and make an odin flashable of everything except the bootloader.
LMMT said:
@freeza Care to speculate on being able to use your bootloader, to revert?
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You should still be able to revert to 5.1.1 as the bootloader fuse is still 4 ...just like all the other sprint MM roms i posted you can downgrade without issues
Sunderwear said:
You should still be able to revert to 5.1.1 as the bootloader fuse is still 4
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Well, there you go
Even though my S7 will be here soon being the flashaholic I am I'm still flashing this lol
Invisibility said:
Even though my S7 will be here soon being the flashaholic I am I'm still flashing this lol
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Like many rooted users that are contemplating returning the S7 due to locked bootloader, they, like you, retain a flashable rooted device.
I think Samsung just ruined a good thing for this community. I had hoped for a rooted Note 6 one day soon, but losing all hope. Samsung says the carriers wanted locked bootloaders. Sprint and T-Mobile deny that claim. They should get a room and work that out!
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Anyone try it yet? ?
Sprint just announced it, OTA starts 3/24. Hurray!
https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/1037146#1037146
Nice! Good lookin out.
baseband for those who want it: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5samz8n6nxh9fui/N910PC1baseband.tar?dl=0
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Like many rooted users that are contemplating returning the S7 due to locked bootloader, they, like you, retain a flashable rooted device.
I think Samsung just ruined a good thing for this community. I had hoped for a rooted Note 6 one day soon, but losing all hope. Samsung says the carriers wanted locked bootloaders. Sprint and T-Mobile deny that claim. They should get a room and work that out!
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I'm sure that won't last. If it does someone will find a way to root it still. They always do!
Invisibility said:
I'm sure that won't last. If it does someone will find a way to root it still. They always do!
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What Samsung has done in the past with kernels and recovery is child's play compared to the locked bootloader. It would take a vulnerability exploit or a signed key unlocked bootloader to root that unless Samsung reverses its position. They just don't own mistakes that way. Even if it's a path to destruction, Samsung will march on like a soldier.
I personally think they've come to a place where they can willingly accept the loss of a few that can't do without root. Sad; Sprint and T-Mobile claim Samsung did this. Samsung claims all carriers in US wanted locked bootloaders.
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going to back up my phone and give this a flash, i was going to anyway mine as well update a day early i guess
Just for what it's worth, my moto DX2 was rootable via an exploit of charging mode however to this day the bootloader remains locked down. A locked bootloader is no joke.
Also flashed the PC1 baseband via odin have to say it looks like my connectivity had improved markedly.
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Flashed fine but the phone wont activate
samep said:
What Samsung has done in the past with kernels and recovery is child's play compared to the locked bootloader. It would take a vulnerability exploit or a signed key unlocked bootloader to root that unless Samsung reverses its position. They just don't own mistakes that way. Even if it's a path to destruction, Samsung will march on like a soldier.
I personally think they've come to a place where they can willingly accept the loss of a few that can't do without root. Sad; Sprint and T-Mobile claim Samsung did this. Samsung claims all carriers in US wanted locked bootloaders.
Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk
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I could careless about the bootloader if they get root though. Which they have done before. Root but locked bootloader...I don't really modify much other then remove some stupid bloat and add in xposed for Amplify+Greenify. I can live without those things. I'd just like to be able to ditch the bloatware.
Invisibility said:
I could careless about the bootloader if they get root though. Which they have done before. Root but locked bootloader...I don't really modify much other then remove some stupid bloat and add in xposed for Amplify+Greenify. I can live without those things. I'd just like to be able to ditch the bloatware.
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Get a nexus 6p its free favorite.
I've been out of the game for a while and now I feel all stupid and ****. I've been searching the forums to root the new s7 we got last night but all I'm seeing is it must be on PE1. I haven't found anything about rooting a PK1. Can it be done? Have I just overlooked it? I tried to root using SM-G930P Root - Updated 10/25/2016 but I can't get the downloads to work. Every time I click the the blue download button, I get stuck in a spam/ads pop up loop. So I gave up and went looking for more info on rooting the PK1. Thanks guys!
I am also looking for this information as I recently purchased this model. The forums seem to suggest that you need to begin on the PE1 firmware, but information is unclear on whether a downgrade is possible.
Platypus123 said:
I am also looking for this information as I recently purchased this model. The forums seem to suggest that you need to begin on the PE1 firmware, but information is unclear on whether a downgrade is possible.
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You can downgrade to PJ2 but nothing before that. PJ2 is rootable, however you will lose voice and SMS.
Cyclone Emperor said:
You can downgrade to PJ2 but nothing before that. PJ2 is rootable, however you will lose voice and SMS.
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Well that would make for a pretty useless smartphone...
I haven't yet put a SIM card in in it. I assume that doesn't make a difference? I saw the below, but wasn't sure if you could avoid the phone and text issue by not putting the SIM card in for the first time until AFTER it's rooted:
epicman_1200 said:
You can not root your Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 on PJ2! If you try to do it on PJ2 you will not be able to get your sms and cell service to activate on the new updated PRL's that are included in the PJ2 update.
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Someone who has solved?
can't downgrade firmware
I've been trying to root this phone (SM-G930P) for about 2 months now. Unfortunately I accepted an ota to what I believe was the PJ2 firmware shortly after getting it. Now I'm on PK1. I tried multiple times to downgrade to PE1 without any success. I believe it's a bootloader issue. I've successfully rooted the g935a for a coworker without a problem and was hoping this one could be rooted using the same method just flashing a different Eng Boot image of course. But samsung is not providing us a way to unlock the boatloader, which is basically like selling someone a car with the hood locked and even though they now own it legally, telling them they're not allowed to modify or even touch the engine.
Guess I'll just have to wait until someone finds a working method or I get fed up and switch to a Google or HTC device...
on t-mobile pk1 root works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-files-t-mobile-s7-t3488067/page2
has someone did it already?
Has someone successfully rooted PK1 yet guys?
edit: FOUND A RELIABLE SOURCE
Don't blame me for bricked devices, i just did it and mine worked fine, no issues. You just gotta follow the steps on there. Credits to the people behind idoneapp. Here's the link http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=301.0 Please give me a thanks i would appreciate it! cheersssssssssssssss
I've verified root works on USA SPR PK1.
Does samsung pay work rooted on the S7?
weichengjlkd said:
Does samsung pay work rooted on the S7?
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No
weichengjlkd said:
Does samsung pay work rooted on the S7?
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Nope it says something like system has been modified in unauthorized ways and kicks you off the app.
YMNDLZ said:
Nope it says something like system has been modified in unauthorized ways and kicks you off the app.
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Is it a stable root? There's no problems right? I've rooted every android I've had except my S7 because of the bootloader. What other things does it disable other than the Samsung pay?
alexdissel said:
on t-mobile pk1 root works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-files-t-mobile-s7-t3488067/page2
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Just got an update to PL6. Any clue if this method would work?
Most roots released for the devices are "sboots" and are not meant to be used daily..
many roots for these devices are for unlocking/frp removal uses
weichengjlkd said:
Is it a stable root? There's no problems right? I've rooted every android I've had except my S7 because of the bootloader. What other things does it disable other than the Samsung pay?
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Depending on what firmware you're on, it's a stable root. If you're on bootloader 3 and on APE 1 then it's fine, but bootloader 4 is difficult to root and not have issues. When rooting you obviously lose access to apps that don't allow rooted devices to use it such as snapchat, pokemon go, samsung pay, etc, etc.....
vegoja said:
No
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YMNDLZ said:
Nope it says something like system has been modified in unauthorized ways and kicks you off the app.
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YMNDLZ said:
Depending on what firmware you're on, it's a stable root. If you're on bootloader 3 and on APE 1 then it's fine, but bootloader 4 is difficult to root and not have issues. When rooting you obviously lose access to apps that don't allow rooted devices to use it such as snapchat, pokemon go, samsung pay, etc, etc.....
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I was on PK1 tried rooting it, worked, but didn't have data and I tried everything I could find. Decided to not root it and update to PL6 lol. I spent hours trying to root this phone, most difficult one I've done.
weichengjlkd said:
I was on PK1 tried rooting it, worked, but didn't have data and I tried everything I could find. Decided to not root it and update to PL6 lol. I spent hours trying to root this phone, most difficult one I've done.
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I am right there with you !!!! I have been working so hard to try to figure out why after the flash of their Engineering Boot file, that my mobile data network options disapear and i cannot get on a mobile network. Ive even paid for the app to unlock the device and it still will not let me turn it on. The options are completely gone. If anyone has any idea why this is happening or how to fix it, please let me know! I am still waiting for idoneapps to respond to this issue.
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elasher said:
I am right there with you !!!! I have been working so hard to try to figure out why after the flash of their Engineering Boot file, that my mobile data network options disapear and i cannot get on a mobile network. Ive even paid for the app to unlock the device and it still will not let me turn it on. The options are completely gone. If anyone has any idea why this is happening or how to fix it, please let me know! I am still waiting for idoneapps to respond to this issue.
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Damn, that sucks, did you get a refund? and yeah it always happens right after the Engineering boot file. Somehow my data was activated like the 6th time I rooted the phone, I'm pretty sure it was the lines I changed on Build.prop but the calls were not working.
Not yet. Still waiting to see what they say. Did you get it to finally work?
Hey guys,
I have an international version phone and I need to get it back to stock and I have flashed to a custom rom.
Is it possible for me to get the phone back to stock so it would be able to be repaired under warranty?
Burning_aces said:
Hey guys,
I have an international version phone and I need to get it back to stock and I have flashed to a custom rom.
Is it possible for me to get the phone back to stock so it would be able to be repaired under warranty?
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So far i know Samsung is able to see if your mobile was flashed or not. And if i remember right Knox gets triggered and this is a very obvious sign for a warranty losing manipulation. Only if you flash ORIGINAL firmwares the warranty is still valid. Hope you can somehow sort this issue out mate.
Go to download mode to see if knox is tipped. I think yours is. If so no warranty. Google for instructions.
Burning_aces said:
Hey guys,
I have an international version phone and I need to get it back to stock and I have flashed to a custom rom.
Is it possible for me to get the phone back to stock so it would be able to be repaired under warranty?
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If you've flashed a custom rom and Knox is tripped its impossible to go back to pure stock. Samsung will always see knox has been tripped and this invalidates your warranty.
Where are you from? According to EU regulation in EU modifying software does not affect warranty on hardware (unless manufacturer can prove that software damaged the hardware).
I have International version and also before this the same on S7 which I needed fixed and didnt happen lol so yes it triggers knox and warranty is void they wont repair take it back or basically do anything to it unfortunately bro. You cant hide, change or do anything to fake the knox etc lol so pretty screwed tbh
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monacoo said:
Where are you from? According to EU regulation in EU modifying software does not affect warranty on hardware (unless manufacturer can prove that software damaged the hardware).
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Not true mate, mine was a faulty screen from the phones own doing and straight away they check knox and give it back lol sucks :laugh:
According to the European Directive 1999/44/CE, replacing the original operating system with another does not void the statutory warranty that covers the hardware of the device for two years unless the seller can prove that the modification caused the defect.
More info http://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
I actually got new screen on S6 edge with custom firmware without any question
monacoo said:
According to the European Directive 1999/44/CE, replacing the original operating system with another does not void the statutory warranty that covers the hardware of the device for two years unless the seller can prove that the modification caused the defect.
More info http://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
I actually got new screen on S6 edge with custom firmware without any question
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Not in UK, they check and if knox is tripped they wont repair it (although the UK isn't really in the EU anymore).
Good day.
I'm from Portugal and i had to send my S7 to Samsung for repairs after i bricked the phone with Xposed.
They repaired it without me having to pay a thing.
Just flash stock firmware and see if you're lucky.
If the motherboard is fried... samsung won't know if knox is tripped. So you know what must be done...
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peachpuff said:
If the motherboard is fried... samsung won't know if knox is tripped. So you know what must be done...
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And how can you do this?
Connect the usb wires straight to the wall outlet? Be careful though, you could also be electrocuted.
B3501 said:
Not in UK, they check and if knox is tripped they wont repair it (although the UK isn't really in the EU anymore).
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In UK too. Heck...i even returned a knox tripped Galaxy S7 to Carphone Warehouse within "2 weeks return" policy. And was still with a custom rom and twrp installed. I didn't bothered to return to stock because I knew what my rights are.
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And how can you do this?
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I can't even begin to explain on how many levels this is a bad idea...
vladimir_carlan said:
In UK too. Heck...i even returned a knox tripped Galaxy S7 to Carphone Warehouse within "2 weeks return" policy. And was still with a custom rom and twrp installed. I didn't bothered to return to stock because I knew what my rights are.
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Yes Carphone Warehouse might but send try he phone straight to Samsung under warranty and they won't touch it.
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Yes Carphone Warehouse might but send try he phone straight to Samsung under warranty and they won't touch it.
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Not sure because brexit, but in the rest of the EU I don't care if they want or not, they have to repair it/ take it back. It's got nothing to do with what Samsung thinks how important Knox is. It European law.
B3501 said:
Not in UK, they check and if knox is tripped they wont repair it (although the UK isn't really in the EU anymore).
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My G4 was bootloader unlocked and developed loop boot fault and LG said they would not honor warranty.
I therefore claimed through my phone insurance and they exchange the phone with a new unit. They said that root status or bootloader unlock did not void any insurance cover as per EU regulation.
P.S the UK is still in the EU until March 2019...
Thanks
domsch1988 said:
Not sure because brexit, but in the rest of the EU I don't care if they want or not, they have to repair it/ take it back. It's got nothing to do with what Samsung thinks how important Knox is. It European law.
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I can only go with what Samsung told me last year when I tried to get my S7 fixed when it wouldn't switch on after 4 months. I sent it to them under warranty and they sent it straight back saying knox had been tripped and warranty was voided and they wouldn't repair.
Anyone know what the rules are for Australia and if there is a law that means they have to repair it? Did buy it off ebay..