well here's some proof of concept of my successfully rooted Galaxy S7 Edge. There's still lots of bugs but most root apps work.
Suck it Samsung
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No ETA yet..
This is awesome! The future is looking brighter already.
Hasn't root been out for Exynos versions for a while now? If this is a SD820 version then awesome.
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Hasn't root been out for Exynos versions for a while now? If this is a SD820 version then awesome.
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SM-G935P...Sprint Qualcomm
Wow...this is amazing.....YOU ROCK Sir.....
I think you should probably inform people of whether or not this method your working on requires no OTA to have been taken. I know a lot of people have been holding off, and other have been upgrading ASAP
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I think you should probably inform people of whether or not this method your working on requires no OTA to have been taken. I know a lot of people have been holding off, and other have been upgrading ASAP
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This is true. I literally gave up on hope for root two days ago and took the plunge. Fingers crossed! It's great to know that there are devs that go above and beyond to bring us root!
Is this just root or did you actually get the bootloader unlocked? Don't get me wrong, root by itself would be amazing, but I dream of being able to slap an AOSP ROM on this device.
I've been looking to replace my 3 year old, battered, yet trusty and still excellent S4, and the S7 has been the only worthy phone which checks enough boxes in terms of features and physical size, but without root I won't do it. Perhaps Samsung will be getting some business from me after all. Ideally, unlocked bootloader would be the preference, but rooted stock will give me enough of what I need. Any idea if this would work on the standard, non-Edge S7?
[email protected] yeah looking great
Still locked bootloader
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should this be able to work on the tmobile variant?
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Still locked bootloader
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Does the locked bootloader effect the phone after root?
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should this be able to work on the tmobile variant?
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It will be able to work later on since both the Sprint and T-Mobile variant share identical hardware.
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Holy sh** you are awesome!!!!!!
I am sprint s7 not edge and i have taken zero updates cant wait!
Looks great we now have hope getting root on this awesome phone?
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Root would be good enough for me. I don't really care about loading ROM's at this point. S7 has been sitting in the box since I got it, waiting for root.
Finally looks like good things are coming. Much appreciated and looking forward to rooting my s7
I'm still a bit skeptical but to be honest at least he's given some kind of proof. We shouldn't be bugging him for any information since we all know that Samsung is reading and doing everything that they can to stop this from happening. Let's keep it on the down low and just wait to see what gets developed. I would like to know if Samsung Pay still works, if we can flash a custom recovery, if root sticks after a reboot, etc but if the OP reveals too much... Samsung might get wise. Smartest thing here is to keep it to a small group for testing and then go from there. Rest of us just need to be a little patient.
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It will be able to work later on since both the Sprint and T-Mobile variant share identical hardware.
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Is there a chance that it will work on the vzw variant?
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Just sold my Galaxy S2...........
just purchased a Note,so far so good...whatascreen !
will be rooting the beast tonight,and reading the horror stories re: ICS ........i will be waiting a while 'fore installing Custom ROM
cheers all
from Bonny Scotland
Hi Dennis,
I just picked up a Note, too. I'm new to Android and I was thinking about rooting to get the ICS update early. Which method will you be using?
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Welcome both, I hope you're as pleased with your phone as I am. I'd strongly suggest having a good read of Dr Ketan's root guide in the development section. Chances are you'll need to downgrade to root and the doc's guide is excellent.
I am new android user as well. Just bought my note. Is there ics update for dummies lol
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Another new G note user here, day 1. Been on a couple of other Android phones. Boy, thus screen is massive. How on earth can you guys Swype singlehandedly?
The wifi upgrade to ICS was flawless. Personally, there is nothing to complain about.
Rooting the phone soon, and joining the crowd.
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Another new G note user here, day 1. Been on a couple of other Android phones. Boy, thus screen is massive. How on earth can you guys Swype singlehandedly?
The wifi upgrade to ICS was flawless. Personally, there is nothing to complain about.
Rooting the phone soon, and joining the crowd.
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Hi juliobahar,
Which country are you in? I'm in the U.K. and the official update doesn't seem to be available yet.
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Welcome both, I hope you're as pleased with your phone as I am. I'd strongly suggest having a good read of Dr Ketan's root guide in the development section. Chances are you'll need to downgrade to root and the doc's guide is excellent.
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Hey! Yes, very pleased with it. I'm a little disappointed with the Android email apps, though. I've come from an iPhone so I was used to good email on that. I just can't find an Android app that comes close. But other than that, I can't fault the Note.
Thanks for that; I'll check it out.
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Welcome to the crew guys. Hope you all enjoy it as much as the rest of us do.
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Hey! Yes, very pleased with it. I'm a little disappointed with the Android email apps, though. I've come from an iPhone so I was used to good email on that. I just can't find an Android app that comes close. But other than that, I can't fault the Note.
Thanks for that; I'll check it out.
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Hey! Yes, very pleased with it. I'm a little disappointed with the Android email apps, though. I've come from an iPhone so I was used to good email on that. I just can't find an Android app that comes close. But other than that, I can't fault the Note.
Thanks for that; I'll check it out.
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I use Gmail for most stuff myself and don't need much functionality in the standard email app. A lot of people seem to use K9 very happily though. Worth a look?
Hi,
Based on the previsous Samsung phone rooting experience, how long should it takes for a rooting technic to come up ?
1 day, 1 week, 1 months, or ...
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Let the phone come first lol
Most android phones get rooted within a week. Samsung seems to be very developer friendly too
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Based on the previsous Samsung phone rooting experience, how long should it takes for a rooting technic to come up ?
1 day, 1 week, 1 months, or ...
Regards, Chris
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S3 rooted before official release, I don't think it will take more than a couple of days
Check out Chainfire's G+. He is having trouble rooting S4. I inferred from the posts that he is going to wait till the device is released to attempt rooting it.
S3 was rooted even before the device was released. I had no words when it was announced that Chainfire rooted it. We're not worthy! We're not worthy!
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Most android phones get rooted within a week. Samsung seems to be very developer friendly too
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wont take too long ... meanwhile keep a check on this page ull get updated as soon as its released http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191775
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191775 check this link the root has come
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I actually think they are, too.
but also lazy. not releasing source codes and stuff.
but their phones come with unlocked bootloaders, there's odin, easy to root, etc
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They're developer friendly? then i guess they have made Exynos fully open source...right? because closed source chipset means no open source Android! I don't know why people are screaming about there chipset for not being developer friendly
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I actually think they are, too.
but also lazy. not releasing source codes and stuff.
but their phones come with unlocked bootloaders, there's odin, easy to root, etc
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it'll be my first experience with samsung, used to have htc devices only, i saw somewhere that samsung also have bootloader locked, don't remember which device it was, btw they're not lazy, infact lack of source code is to prevent rewrite or stealing their component's documentation, my guessing only.
Developers need to have the phone first. Only then can they develop the root.
Samsung phones are generally easier to root and mod than HTC. And by generally I mean a LOT easier.
Odin makes things easy.
@OP-Here's your root!!!
The ROM is packaged with ROOT&Busybox into an image flashable via Odin. The catch is that this is only for the Exynos 5 Octa version of the handset. Most of the Galaxy S4 units will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 chipset, and for this one root is yet to come.
Source
2 days ago they did say the update will come out but still nothing what is wrong whit Samsung?
What do you guys think of Samsung's software update policy?
Samsung would like to wait in the Galaxy S7 release...
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Nothing for you, no. They have started though. They've released more versions for the Korean variants. So no, not nothing.
They published an article today in and stand him more global updates to let go of that for new flagship will be.
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What do you guys think of Samsung's software update policy?
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Beyond ridiculous.
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I have to give you right @Cave_diver
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It sucks
They don't care. It's all about the money.
Over the past couple of years their update policy has gotten much worse than it use to be.
Samsung seem to focus more on hardware than software & it's getting that way if you want the latest version of Android you got to buy their latest Smartphones.
Once the S7 is released in just over 3 weeks time, the S6 while still being one of the best smartphones out there even in 2016, will be all but forgotten & put on Samsung's back burner, you get 6.0.1 but don't expect anything else for a very long time after.
Marshmallow 6.1 is due out in the Summer the S7 will see this at some point, the S6 will have to wait until around early 2017.
Android N
The Note 6 will be the first to see this, the S7 will get it in 2017 probably after the S8 is launched, the S6 will probably still be waiting for Android 6.1.
Update suck big time. But i still enjoy holding the premium smartphone, vibrant 2k display, 35ms touch response, good cpu.
I wish to have cm 13 as daily driver, probably not gonna happen.
Loving 14nm Exynos 7420
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I normally do not comment these kind of "news" but you "forgot" to add this:
"it looks like Canada's Telus has offered to shed some light on when its customers can expect to see Marshmallow on their devices"
Yeah its only for telus,european model should get it faster...
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They published an article today in and stand him more global updates to let go of that for new flagship will be.
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I'm sorry but I read that comment a fair few times and I still have absolutely no idea what you were trying to say.
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I'm sorry but I read that comment a fair few times and I still have absolutely no idea what you were trying to say.
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I think he's trying to say that they will delay global updates until their new flagship sells.
Exactly. they do not care about their existing customers and only want new customers. They are only interested in converting Apple users to Samsung and neglect us. Then they cry on their phones not selling!
I wish i could show them some light!
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I think he's trying to say that they will delay global updates until their new flagship sells.
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Thanks. I wasn't being snarky, but as someone who speaks a non-Indo-European language as well as English I'm aware how crap Google translate can be with those kind of languages. Reading again with your response I concur you are right Sir!
I will buy Samsung tv's and other appliances but never a phone again...
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Although S6 is best android phone I've owned (hardware, fit in hand, sexy bezel), this is the last Samsung I'm buying. I've previously owned N4, N5 and OnePlusOne. This is beyond ridiculous. Google should put out a update policy on every android manufacturer.
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Yeah global updates hitting 1 country
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So evidently there will be no Note 6 coming out. Man WTF I was hyped about the Note 6 coming out but now I will never have the chance to own one!! Its ok I will buy a Note 7 instead!
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/won-t-galaxy-note-6-because-samsung-numbering-164041302.html
Im ok with it, I mean makes sense but reminds me of Microsoft
The 7 well be all the 6 would be, only 1 more!
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The 7 well be all the 6 would be, only 1 more!
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I know, just having some fun with it.
But I did just read this and im not happy with it at all!!
The next major Android phablet release from Samsung will be called the Galaxy Note 7 and (WILL FEATURE A DUAL EDGE DISPLAY), according to Korean carrier sources speaking anonymously to ET News
Let's hope not!
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I know, just having some fun with it.
But I did just read this and im not happy with it at all!!
The next major Android phablet release from Samsung will be called the Galaxy Note 7 and (WILL FEATURE A DUAL EDGE DISPLAY), according to Korean carrier sources speaking anonymously to ET News
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I had squaretrade reimburse me for my note 5 that I got because I had a calling issue, I was planning on getting a S7 Edge, but now with this news I plan on waiting for the Note 7 Edge
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I hope they have 2 versions. Im not for the edge, it looks great and all but I need flat screen. PLEASE SAMSUNG!!
Maybe they just want to call it the Note 7 to match with their Galaxy S series?
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Maybe they just want to call it the Note 7 to match with their Galaxy S series?
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That's exactly why. Some people (ridiculous imho) might view the Note 6 being inferior to the to GS7, just by the simple fact of the number being lower. Seems not as new as the GS7. I guess to match iPhone 7 too.
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If they force that edge screen I'll be switching to the new asus phablet
Will you get it if it's locked bootloader?
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Will you get it if it's locked bootloader?
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hell no. i rather get the note 5 and lose battery swap and micro sd card.
The bootloader will most likely be locked
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hell no. i rather get the note 5 and lose battery swap and micro sd card.
The bootloader will most likely be locked
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I gave my s7 edge to the wife. My note 4 rooted is better battery and pimped to my liking. Too bad. That phone was gorgeous.
I used to root and flash a ton. For an experiment I tried using a stock ROM on my note 4. Found I didn't have anymore use for root and Roms and got used to it quick.
On the s7 I enjoy using Samsung pay since it uses a virtual card at the stores so when places like Target get hacked again, they won't have my real card number. And I can't use Samsung pay with root or Knox tripped.
Will get the note 7(6) when it comes out of it is water resistant and has a micro sd card slot.
Some people still enjoy flashing and rooting and that's cool. I just don't have the time anymore with work and raising a family.
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Well it looks nice but I mean why make everything "EDGE" now? I rock cases on my Note 4 and I would love to have a flat screen Note 7. Come on!!
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Also evidently the Note 7 wont ship with Android N. just 6.0.1. These are all rumors or so called leaks but....hope it releases with flat screen option and Android N!
The Note series rarely, if ever launches with the most up to date Android. Since they launch almost in tandem, if not slightly before/after the official Android launch. Our 910T didn't get 5.0.1 until late April of the following year.
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Yeah I am willing to bet that bootloader will be locked. As compensation, it will have SD card. It will be the Note 7...big brother to the S7.
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Hi Guys,
Not a lot of chatter here on the Enhanced model (6gb RAM), wanted to get your thoughts:
1. Has anyone bought the phone? Is it worth the extra RAM, ROM, and Force Touch? It still has no lit up Capacitive keys, right?
2. Is there a way to Unlock the bootloader and Root it? And more importantly, is there a way to RE-LOCK the bootloader and Unroot the phone?
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions.
I've actually got it. I must say it is worth it. Though it only comes in gold and would have liked the silver,but other than that it's awesome.
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I gotta say I haven't had any issues with it either, it's been a very solid phone and worth the extra money.
Though I wish Zizo Wireless would make a case for it already lol
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What about rooting and unlocking bootloader?
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Same as the other models.
Okay. This model, despite the hideous gold color, seems to meet all of my needs. bootloader unlockable, verizon compatible (i already have an activated nano sim and i know to allow roaming), and 6 gb RAM/128GB ROM. So the only question/hesitation i have left is: Will all of the android development for the Axon 7 still work for this model considering the RAM and storage are different? if so, this is my perfect phone. anyone running custom roms on the 128/6? if so, is it the same as the 64/4? thank you all!
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Okay. This model, despite the hideous gold color, seems to meet all of my needs. bootloader unlockable, verizon compatible (i already have an activated nano sim and i know to allow roaming), and 6 gb RAM/128GB ROM. So the only question/hesitation i have left is: Will all of the android development for the Axon 7 still work for this model considering the RAM and storage are different? if so, this is my perfect phone. anyone running custom roms on the 128/6? if so, is it the same as the 64/4? thank you all!
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Should be the same software. My enhanced axon arrives Tuesday!! Oh happy day!
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this phone is the underdog of phones 4GB/6GB dosent matter all thanks to samsung and apple lol
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this phone is the underdog of phones 4GB/6GB dosent matter all thanks to samsung and apple lol
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All lies. Screw Samsung and Apple
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Guys - Thank you for all the responses! XDA notifications are not quite working right for me, otherwise I would have responded quicker.
Couple of follow up questions:
1. Why is the 6gb model worth it, you think? Do you guys have real world examples? (despite the Gold color )
2. For the ones that did the rooting, unlocking the BL, TWRP and etc, can you please link the guides you used?
3. Anyone have a guide/method confirmed to return to stock and relock the Bootloader, in case I don't end up liking the phone?
4. The Enhanced model does NOT have the backlit capacitive keys, correct? :'(
5. Any tips you guys compiled for taking the best shots with the phone? Maybe in manual mode? To compensate for the poor camera quality on the phone?
Thank you again!
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Oh snap I got mine today!!!
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Haha congratulations brother! I think mine comes tomorrow !
Do you find force touch is useful?
i wanna trade my 4gb version to the 6gb version?
Anyone have the files to unlock bootloader, and root this phone that aren't corrupt?
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Fuilares said:
Do you find force touch is useful?
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I don't find it useful. It's just an empty marketing bullet.
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I don't find it useful. It's just an empty marketing bullet.
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True. Half the time it doesn't work.
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