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Do not buy International if you use ATT LTE!

It was very difficult to find a concrete 'yes' or 'no' answer on the various threads here (a lot of discussion of bands and such which may be insanely intimidating to a new user / member). So, from what I've discovered from use and forums, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that if you are use the 4G LTE network in America you will not be able to connect and use the enhanced speeds on the G900F model. Instead, you'll be stuck with 3G (if you're lucky) and 2G speeds.
Like I said, if anyone knows otherwise and if so can correct me in a very direct (and respectful) way so as to not intimidate new users (like my self) please do so. Especially since I'll be selling my G900F shortly. I truly do thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that I kept my G900A version just in-case I found any problems with the international version.

onyxkhan said:
It was very difficult to find a concrete 'yes' or 'no' answer on the various threads here (a lot of discussion of bands and such which may be insanely intimidating to a new user / member). So, from what I've discovered from use and forums, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that if you are use the 4G LTE network in America you will not be able to connect and use the enhanced speeds on the G900F model. Instead, you'll be stuck with 3G (if you're lucky) and 2G speeds.
Like I said, if anyone knows otherwise and if so can correct me in a very direct (and respectful) way so as to not intimidate new users (like my self) please do so. Especially since I'll be selling my G900F shortly. I truly do thank the Flying Spaghetti Monster that I kept my G900A version just in-case I found any problems with the international version.
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You could have Googled this info within 10 minutes like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709458, instead you layed back to wait for others to answer your question This is not the XDA way mate!

gee2012 said:
You could have Googled this info within 10 minutes like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709458, instead you layed back to wait for others to answer your question This is not the XDA way mate!
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Thank you gee2012 for feeling the need to be insulting instead of adding anything productive. Because I am a new user to the Android OS, mentioned that I scanned through the forums here and did not find a clear and concise answer to my very direct question, and found conflicting information through google searches as well as threads here I thought I could possibly help out other new users who may have the same question and feel a bit daunted by the sheer wealth of technical information here. I thought helping each other out, especially those brand new to the OS, was the XDA way. Not responding with a purely negative message to someone trying to be helpful.

onyxkhan said:
Thank you gee2012 for feeling the need to be insulting instead of adding anything productive. Because I am a new user to the Android OS, mentioned that I scanned through the forums here and did not find a clear and concise answer to my very direct question, and found conflicting information through google searches as well as threads here I thought I could possibly help out other new users who may have the same question and feel a bit daunted by the sheer wealth of technical information here. I thought helping each other out, especially those brand new to the OS, was the XDA way. Not responding with a purely negative message to someone trying to be helpful.
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I`am not insulting or dissing anyone mate but you only had to compare for instance the G900F supported LTE bands with the used ATT bands on Google and you`re question would have been answered.

gee2012 said:
You could have Googled this info within 10 minutes like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709458, instead you layed back to wait for others to answer your question This is not the XDA way mate!
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gee2012 said:
I`am not insulting or dissing anyone mate but you only had to compare for instance the G900F supported LTE bands with the ATT bands and thats it on Google and you`re question would have been answered.
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No disrespect meant and I apologize for not being specific in my response to you. When I say conflicting information it was based on a google search for what I felt was a basic question, "Does the S5 G900F support the ATT 4G LTE network?" That query led to websites with conflicting information (a few said it did, a few said it didn't, and a few more said 'maybe'). When I came across more information via these forums and more google searching there was no clear and distinct answer that was readily found. What was found, like you referred to, was information on base bands. Because I was new not only to the Android OS but the complexities of phones outside of the walled garden that is iOS I investigated what a base band was. From here I continued my search into the ATT bands and compared them to the S5 G900F model to see if they were compatible. Once figuring out that they were not I had answered my own question. After realizing that there are others out there who either don't have the knowledge, access to, or time I thought I'd share my 'discovery' (and yes, I realize it was not really one) with others.
So yes, you were insulting when you said I "'layed [laid] back to wait for others to answer your question" as I didn't. You assumed from my simple and brief post that I had not taken the time to do any actual searching and was lazily waiting for someone to answer my question. It was an incorrect inference which led to a seemingly sarcastic response (and associated ) which while it won't dissuade me from posting or asking questions does not, IMO, represent the helpful community aspect of XDA.
With that said I see you are a Recognized Contributor, so thank you for the information you've contributed to others throughout XDA.

I am noting more than you are. Just trying to help others by reading and trying to figure out how things work.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk

Is the S5 really that difficult to root?

From trying to educate myself on rooting my S5, I feel like it is much more difficult than older phones. So many different versions of the phone and each one seems to have a different set of instructions...I want to slap a nice, fast, light rom onto it, but damn. I'm intimidated.

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fffft said:
No, it isn't. In fact it's one of the easier phones to root. You would know that if you had read even a handful of threads.
Simply reading half a dozen sticky threads and a tutorial or two would answer most of your questions. Your questions have been asked and answered countless times in existing threads too. So a search would provide you with even more targeted answers. There is nothing hard or very intimidating at all unless you refuse to read a few threads. If you don't want to do that, then ask a personal friend to root your phone. Or pay a cellular shop to do so.
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Finally someone gets it.

For the sake of clarity it should be said that it is hard to root S5 with a recent firmware without tripping Knox.

33a
Also, I can't root my S5 because the kernel is too new (and the model doesn't have an older one). Seemed to be a lot easier with my S4 ages ago.

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^^^ What he said.
Easy peasy.
Old HTC's used to rely on witchcraft..... dark rituals and moon phases.
The S5 truly is easy peasy. It's just a bit daunting tweaking your state of the art 500 quid technical masterpiece. What's the worst that can happen......?
sent from my Nokia 3310.!!!

LGTool Question

Hi. I know this is taboo to talk about but I am NOT asking for a link or anything, just want to discuss. My questions are:
1. Has anyone successfully gotten root with this method?
2. Why does it brick devices?
Again, this is just a discussion, not asking for links or giving anything out.

It's not a matter of "taboo." There is no practical benefit in discussing a tool that's not available now and should never have been released in the first place. Even if your questions get answered, what useful thing could be done with that information?

haha I get that feeling of taboo too but I get more and more interested in this tool from a technical standpoint, plus everyone is so cryptic about it. More or less from what I've gathered is that jcase gained root access using a particular version of the tool, but for some reason it is too hard for your average joe to use it so he decided to not publish / further support it ... hence it was wiped from existence.
Also on one thread, I think the original bounty thread he mentioned something along that lines that the tool does not do what everyone thinks it does (queue dramatic mystery music here)

TMO S7 Edge Root/Roms?

Picked up the S7 Edge from TMO after sadly surrendering my Note7. Wondering if there are Roms and a root method. I've searched the threads and don't see much. Any help is appreciated!!
TMO S7 Edge Root/Roms?
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MOD EDIT:
Questions belong in the Help section, not How-To. I've moved your thread there.

Rooting Procedure
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-root-s7-edge-t3410470
Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/development

literally on the page i found by googling "tmobile s7 edge xda", i found a guide for rooting, along with two rom threads. and that's without even searching.

Root removes samsungpay permanently and is a bad battery drain last o checked

and also causes the phone to overheat and consistently lag/stutter even after changing kernel peramseters. root is just not worth it on the s7 edge. we need aosp/cm on this thing.

Thx for all the input guys. Much appreciated
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xVermicide said:
literally on the page i found by googling "tmobile s7 edge xda", i found a guide for rooting, along with two rom threads. and that's without even searching.
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Wasn't asking for a root method just Roms. I've been away from root for about 1.5 years when I moved form my G3 to a Note 5 so it's been a while. Had to surrender my Note7 so I was looking around and didn't see much for the edge device and especially the snapdragon model. After some looking I'm seeing more posted in the S7 section but thanks for saying so.

I'm in the same boat, waiting to receive a S7 Edge. I can't believe the state of root with this phone, I mean the Note 7 has root and it doesn't really lag , stutter or effect battery. (it can blow up though!)
Anyone try the 2 roms? Do they help bring it back to normal?

Ippolito1971 said:
Wasn't asking for a root method just Roms. I've been away from root for about 1.5 years when I moved form my G3 to a Note 5 so it's been a while. Had to surrender my Note7 so I was looking around and didn't see much for the edge device and especially the snapdragon model. After some looking I'm seeing more posted in the S7 section but thanks for saying so.
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actually, it says in your topic name and first post that you are looking for a root method and roms. both of which are found on the phone's XDA page without searching. also, you keep saying you were "looking around" and didn't find anything but literally all the information you need is in the guides section, which is where you should always start when you have extremely basic questions like this.

xVermicide said:
actually, it says in your topic name and first post that you are looking for a root method and roms. both of which are found on the phone's XDA page without searching. also, you keep saying you were "looking around" and didn't find anything but literally all the information you need is in the guides section, which is where you should always start when you have extremely basic questions like this.
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Once again, thanks for the help.
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Always someone lurking in the rafters waiting for the highlight of their day, which seems to be repetitive condescension disguised in the form of a response to a question, whether it's been asked and answered already or simply something they've decided is beneath them to read or simply just pass over (and yet not so much so that they can't pop in to dispense that oh so productive and about as necessary as the offending inquiry itself complimentary condescension) Not passing judgment on said question itself, since it doesn't bother me either way. XDA has been a complete congestion zone of information for several years now and I've seen bigger offenses handled with much more patience and maturity than this one (by those who were posting in threads for cheaper phones in need of much more help than this one js). Instead of repeating your amazing accomplishments in the area of Googling (which is always my first stop, unfortunately my next is almost always XDA where the Mods are Gods and everyone thinks they're too cool to pass along some of that precious wisdom they were clearly so preoccupied with acquiring they didn't have time to brush up on some proper grammar. Or punctuation. Maybe even a quick refresher course on basic manners, a better attitude and some other fundamental social etiquette) :fingers-crossed: ok, ok, ok for the sake of not appearing to be "bullying" or "targeting" anyone in particular...and because this unnecessary rant just ate up my Red Bull and cigarette break time, the time for my digression has arrived :angel: Yfw kiddies. Now play nice or I'll come back and taunt you a second time. Because your father was a hamster and your mother smelt of elderberries NOW HUG EACH OTHER!

i am oblivion said:
Always someone lurking in the rafters waiting for the highlight of their day, which seems to be repetitive condescension disguised in the form of a response to a question, whether it's been asked and answered already or simply something they've decided is beneath them to read or simply just pass over (and yet not so much so that they can't pop in to dispense that oh so productive and about as necessary as the offending inquiry itself complimentary condescension) Not passing judgment on said question itself, since it doesn't bother me either way. XDA has been a complete congestion zone of information for several years now and I've seen bigger offenses handled with much more patience and maturity than this one (by those who were posting in threads for cheaper phones in need of much more help than this one js). Instead of repeating your amazing accomplishments in the area of Googling (which is always my first stop, unfortunately my next is almost always XDA where the Mods are Gods and everyone thinks they're too cool to pass along some of that precious wisdom they were clearly so preoccupied with acquiring they didn't have time to brush up on some proper grammar. Or punctuation. Maybe even a quick refresher course on basic manners, a better attitude and some other fundamental social etiquette) :fingers-crossed: ok, ok, ok for the sake of not appearing to be "bullying" or "targeting" anyone in particular...and because this unnecessary rant just ate up my Red Bull and cigarette break time, the time for my digression has arrived :angel: Yfw kiddies. Now play nice or I'll come back and taunt you a second time. Because your father was a hamster and your mother smelt of elderberries NOW HUG EACH OTHER!
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Lol I agree with you... I think people get tired of answering the same questions though. Especially when the answer is like 2 posts down lol.

Tmo S7 Edge
Hi there. I have 4 Tmo S7 Edge running ECHO Universal G935 Rom. First download the QUALCOMM SNAPDRAGON FILES From MAX on HIGHONANDROID for US SM-G930 and G935. Big thanks to MAX and the DEVELOPERS out there who create these things. Create a folder on your computer for all the files you'll need. Download the flashfire APK file, then ECHO Universal Rom from Verizon S7 Edge Forum. Put on your phone SD card. Watch MAX video if you don't understand, flash the modify tar file, then run superSU, then install flashfire apk. I do this process under 2 minutes, I tried different Roms from Verizon, Sprint and ATT root and unroot many times. Once you get a hang of the process it will come like brushing your tooth and putting on your jacket at the same time. Good ? luck Buddy

i am oblivion said:
Always someone lurking in the rafters waiting for the highlight of their day, which seems to be repetitive condescension disguised in the form of a response to a question, whether it's been asked and answered already or simply something they've decided is beneath them to read or simply just pass over (and yet not so much so that they can't pop in to dispense that oh so productive and about as necessary as the offending inquiry itself complimentary condescension) Not passing judgment on said question itself, since it doesn't bother me either way. XDA has been a complete congestion zone of information for several years now and I've seen bigger offenses handled with much more patience and maturity than this one (by those who were posting in threads for cheaper phones in need of much more help than this one js). Instead of repeating your amazing accomplishments in the area of Googling (which is always my first stop, unfortunately my next is almost always XDA where the Mods are Gods and everyone thinks they're too cool to pass along some of that precious wisdom they were clearly so preoccupied with acquiring they didn't have time to brush up on some proper grammar. Or punctuation. Maybe even a quick refresher course on basic manners, a better attitude and some other fundamental social etiquette) :fingers-crossed: ok, ok, ok for the sake of not appearing to be "bullying" or "targeting" anyone in particular...and because this unnecessary rant just ate up my Red Bull and cigarette break time, the time for my digression has arrived :angel: Yfw kiddies. Now play nice or I'll come back and taunt you a second time. Because your father was a hamster and your mother smelt of elderberries NOW HUG EACH OTHER!
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Yes but how do you know she's a witch?
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Rayn1328 said:
Yes but how do you know she's a witch?
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Build a bridge out of her?

i am oblivion said:
Build a bridge out of her?
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What else floats? Little tiny rocks!!!!
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Sorry for lost I had to do the the same thing a few days ago it doesn't feel the same but android n is coming hold out and get red of the bloat ware on the s7edge I did it runs great can't wait for grace ux 7.0 cheers

drew272011 said:
Sorry for lost I had to do the the same thing a few days ago it doesn't feel the same but android n is coming hold out and get red of the bloat ware on the s7edge I did it runs great can't wait for grace ux 7.0 cheers
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Anyway to get Grace UX apps from the Note 7 on S7E without root?

S7 Edge, An updated Root Guide?

It's been a long journey trying to find how to Root the Verizon S7 Edge, I'm seeing so many methods and so many problems. Can somebody please give me an updated and working Root?

search works wonders.
use it

kevp75 said:
search works wonders.
use it
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I'm new to the Verizon S7 Edge Stuff. I did search and yes, I saw threads about rooting but I'm asking which one is recommended and I should use. Most of the root threads are old threads with replies.

What... do you think anyone else here has hidden threads or methods they are using?
really?
if you searched... you would find what you are looking for.

OP, this is the method that most of us use for rooting this phone and it works fine:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978
All I can say is that I have software update (QK2) from Big Red (Verizon) and the root works fine for my needs. The phone will be sluggish at first but with some tweaks it should run fine. Keep in mind that each phone is different, each user has a different mentality and different equipment, and in the end what works for some or most just might not work with others or a few. It is a curse we bear with these phones.
While I agree that a "search" will yield tons of useful information, unfortunately, combing through tens and hundreds of pages of useless opinionated replies and hand holding posts can be quite tedious and often detracts from the useful information one seeks.
Hope some of this helps.

From the Moderator Oka1
To all in the thread, Do not be disrespectful, do not be impatient .....post on topic
Most of the op's inquiry is a simple request. Telling them to search is good, aiming them the right direction is better.
Personal comments and diatribe is unacceptable
--ALWAYS-- be respectful when posting ...
~~~oka1