Is it possible to obtain root and continue to receive OTAs? - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

I heard of CF's "systemless root" to roota devices and continue to receive officiale OTAs: is this way to root available on International S7 edge (G935F)? How to?

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maxwarp79 said:
I heard of CF's "systemless root" to roota devices and continue to receive officiale OTAs: is this way to root available on International S7 edge (G935F)? How to?
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Sorry to say but after rooting you will no longer get OTA but no
worries, after all that's what ODIN3 is for... Updating firmwares.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

Misterjunky said:
Sorry to say but after rooting you will no longer get OTA but no
worries, after all that's what ODIN3 is for... Updating firmwares.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Are you sure? What about Chainfire's systemless root?

Chainfire's systemless root doesn't work on International S7 edge (G935F)?
There is a way to update my S7 with new firmware realeases without losing data and apps (factory reset)?
If I flash a newer officilae firmware over my rooted device with Odin what happens?!?

Actually there is a way to Obtain OTAs i read about it somewhere, for this To work you need Xposed and XTouchWiz and there is an Option that sets a Fake System Status from Custom To Official and like this you get your OTAs you Can Download it but can't install it

Installing new firmware with Odin factory reset the device?

maxwarp79 said:
Installing new firmware with Odin factory reset the device?
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Just follow these steps in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-easy-to-update-rooted-phone-t3342896
updates your phone and does not lose any of your settings/data

bengtc said:
Just follow these steps in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-easy-to-update-rooted-phone-t3342896
updates your phone and does not lose any of your settings/data
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I'll try, thank you so much!

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Root new out of the box NK2 updated galaxy s5?

I'm trying to help a family member root their new phone. The most up to date guide I've found here is for the previous update (NI2) and I haven't seen anything for the Verizon NK2 version. Is it still possible to root this version? If so do you know where I can find out how?
worf65 said:
I'm trying to help a family member root their new phone. The most up to date guide I've found here is for the previous update (NI2) and I haven't seen anything for the Verizon NK2 version. Is it still possible to root this version? If so do you know where I can find out how?
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It's the same thing, doesn't matter what the starting version is. You still have to downgrade to NGC
ldeveraux said:
It's the same thing, doesn't matter what the starting version is. You still have to downgrade to NGC
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So just downgrade the kernal to NCG, root, then update the kernal using Odin? Skipping the step about flashing the OTA since its already updated?
worf65 said:
So just downgrade the kernal to NCG, root, then update the kernal using Odin? Skipping the step about flashing the OTA since its already updated?
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No not at all. Just go read the thread it's sticked at the top, or at least it should be
worf65 said:
So just downgrade the kernal to NCG, root, then update the kernal using Odin? Skipping the step about flashing the OTA since its already updated?
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I believe that flashing the kernel would work but you would have to work your way through a lot of FC's. I normally flash a full tar but you having a brand new phone, this probably isn't necessary but it is what I normally do ( below is the tar file I use. It is a complete internal wipe to a like new phone on NGC). Root with towelroot, download SuperSU from play store, update the binaries and reboot. I would suggest safestrap. You would need to download from play store then install busybox first. Then install safestrap and install its recovery.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112652178
Tulsadiver said:
I believe that flashing the kernel would work but you would have to work your way through a lot of FC's. I normally flash a full tar but you having a brand new phone, this probably isn't necessary but it is what I normally do ( below is the tar file I use. It is a complete internal wipe to a like new phone on NGC). Root with towelroot, download SuperSU from play store, update the binaries and reboot. I would suggest safestrap. You would need to download from play store then install busybox first. Then install safestrap and install its recovery.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112652178
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I'm pretty familiar with how rooting the S5 works before updates as that is how I did mine (froze the updater and didn't have time to figure out how to safely update). What I am confused about is what I do when coming from a later software version, the guide is even called "Safely Upgrade and Root..." not how to downgrade and root, and the guide to update to lollipop seems to require already being rooted.
worf65 said:
I'm pretty familiar with how rooting the S5 works before updatesj as that is how I did mine (froze the updater and didn't have time to figure out how to safely update). What I am confused about is what I do when coming from a later software version, the guide is even called "Safely Upgrade and Root..." not how to downgrade and root, and the guide to update to lollipop seems to require already being rooted.
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I told you how to root, downgrade, root, then upgrade. Plus, you need to read down a little further. See notes #4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
Tulsadiver said:
I told you how to root, downgrade, root, then upgrade. Plus, you need to read down a little further. See notes #4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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Ok, I had found that guide before getting this new phone for my phone but didn't look at it again since I remembered that it had to be rooted already and was assuming I had to root on an earlier version hence the confusion.
Its understandable why people without root don't read it or at least don't read on down.

Rooting Verizon SM-T537V

So as i dont see the model # listed for CF root or towelroot, im guessing i need to odin custom recovery and flash SU or is there another way out there im not finding?:fingers-crossed:
Karl said:
So as i dont see the model # listed for CF root or towelroot, im guessing i need to odin custom recovery and flash SU or is there another way out there im not finding?:fingers-crossed:
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I was able to use towelroot to get access on this device. I haven't been able to get TWRP onto it though, or get a Rom on either.
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Karl said:
So as i dont see the model # listed for CF root or towelroot, im guessing i need to odin custom recovery and flash SU or is there another way out there im not finding?:fingers-crossed:
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I was able to use towelroot to get access on this device. I haven't been able to get TWRP onto it though, or get a Rom on either.
Hmm how did you get towel root to work
Sent From HTC One M9
Karl said:
Hmm how did you get towel root to work
Sent From HTC One M9
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If this is like a lot of Samsung devices then what's going on is the early firmware (NE2) was rootable with towelroot, but the more recent one (NK1) is not. Check your settings > about tablet to see which build number you're on (I'm assuming it's NK1). The most immediate solution would be to just downgrade the firmware, root, and stay with that (disable update notifications/freeze the updater app).
However, if you know what you're doing, it's only the kernel that needs to be changed. So extract the kernel file (boot.img) from both firmware files and make a tar file for each boot.img. Flash the older kernel, root with towelroot, then flash the newer kernel, and voila you're rooted on the latest build. Your call
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
If this is like a lot of Samsung devices then what's going on is the early firmware (NE2) was rootable with towelroot, but the more recent one (NK1) is not. Check your settings > about tablet to see which build number you're on (I'm assuming it's NK1). The most immediate solution would be to just downgrade the firmware, root, and stay with that (disable update notifications/freeze the updater app).
However, if you know what you're doing, it's only the kernel that needs to be changed. So extract the kernel file (boot.img) from both firmware files and make a tar file for each boot.img. Flash the older kernel, root with towelroot, then flash the newer kernel, and voila you're rooted on the latest build. Your call
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do you have the NE2 firm ?
Karl said:
do you have the NE2 firm ?
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I really wish I had a better link for you but it can be found: here
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
I really wish I had a better link for you but it can be found: here
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thanks,i saw it on sammobile but you gotta pay to DL
have you used this to make a tar? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446269
Karl said:
have you used this to make a tar? url
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I have not tried, sorry
I did this with the t337a, if you want I could take a shot at it. I have no way of making sure it works though. Let me know if you are interested or if anyone would be willing to test the kernel.
I own the Tab S. It was released after towelroot was patched. So recently when Kingroot update their root method and such, we now can root with kingroot on KitKat ANK1 firmwares and not trip Knox. Of course people who owned att devices said it worked and some with Verizon said it didn't work. I mean its worth a try if anyone wants to try kingroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Rooted! SM-T537V
Kingroot worked
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I own the Tab S. It was released after towelroot was patched. So recently when Kingroot update their root method and such, we now can root with kingroot on KitKat ANK1 firmwares and not trip Knox. Of course people who owned att devices said it worked and some with Verizon said it didn't work. I mean its worth a try if anyone wants to try kingroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
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Hi ive got kingroot goin and it says its rooted but when u restart it, its gone.

N910PVPS4COK1 100% Stock kernel ROOT. :)

Thanks to @Chainfire and his method to root on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Samsung devices on 5.1.1 can now enjoy root with a completely stock kernel with SE Android "enforcing." I will be updating this to support "systemless" root, meaning you will be able to achieve root without modifying a your system partition thus making the system believe you are "Official" and is the first step towards being able to accept OTA updates while being rooted.
Instructions:
TAR: Flash with Odin, install SuperSU via TWRP or Google Play.
ZIP: Flash with TWRP, install SuperSU via TWRP or Google Play.
TAR: Download Stock OK1 Kernel with Root support (TAR)
ZIP: Download Stock OK1 Kernel with Root support (ZIP)
freeza said:
Thanks to @Chainfire and his method to root on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Samsung devices on 5.1.1 can now enjoy root with a completely stock kernel with SE Android "enforcing." I will be updating this to support "systemless" root, meaning you will be able to achieve root without modifying a your system partition thus making the system believe you are "Official" and is the first step towards being able to accept OTA updates while being rooted.
I'll upload shortly.
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You are a beast man!!!!! Way to go!!!!!
Man you are a beast!!!! Now get a note 5 already haha jk
freeza said:
I will be updating this to support "systemless" root, meaning you will be able to achieve root without modifying a your system partition thus making the system believe you are "Official" and is the first step towards being able to accept OTA updates while being rooted.
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This bit in particular sounds really interesting!
Freebroe you are the shiz. Keep on doing good work for the community.
Awesome! Will this be odin-able or a zip to flash?
SWEET!! Can't wait for the download!
I downloaded the cok1 update can i still flash this
freeza said:
Thanks to @Chainfire and his method to root on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Samsung devices on 5.1.1 can now enjoy root with a completely stock kernel with SE Android "enforcing." I will be updating this to support "systemless" root, meaning you will be able to achieve root without modifying a your system partition thus making the system believe you are "Official" and is the first step towards being able to accept OTA updates while being rooted.
I'll upload shortly.
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Does this mean Android pay and such will work with root?
Anyone heard any news on this?
Uploaded.
I have COG5 Rom. Can I flash this kernel?
Dang that was fast. Awesome work!
Was about to flash this through odin but realized I took the OK1 update. Is this still safe to flash??? I'm gonna hold off before pulling the trigger just in case. Glad I checked!
@BB said:
Was about to flash this through odin but realized I'm took the OK1 update. Is this still safe to flash??? I'm gonna hold off before pulling the trigger just in case. Glad I checked!
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Same here...but I think that is the reason for this fix.
Always-Learnin said:
Same here...but I think that is the reason for this fix.
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Good point ...
freeza said:
Uploaded.
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Master Freeza, what is the correct selection to use in Odin, to flash this? Sorry for the newbie question.
ya for android pay. but dang we loose xposed framework ability right. caused its not deoxed?
Always-Learnin said:
Master Freeza, what is the correct selection to use in Odin, to flash this? Sorry for the newbie question.
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AP...
jhill110 said:
AP...
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Thank you.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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OK, I attempted to do this... I Odined using the AP option as indicated above. I installed SuperSU and Root Checker Pro. SuperSU and Root Checker Pro show "no binaries" installed. I'm wondering what I did wrong? I have redone this about 4 times.

S5 root with marshmallow

What's going to happen to my SM-G900I thats got root (running stock) when it receives the marshmallow update. Sorry for the simple question. Thanks
marshmallow update
Hey there! your root will probably be lost if you accept the OTA (over the air) marshmallow. My best advice to you is this:
1. DON'T accept the update. (caps lock for emphasis only). You, as the subscriber, can only accept the update. The carrier can't "force update' your phone without your permission.
2. wait until a dev "captures" the update and "injects" the root (if available) in the marshmallow stock rom.
3. as a rooted user myself, exercise your due patience and wait it out. don't *ask* for ETA from a dev -- it's mean. =)
I hope this helps. =)
You won't get OTA updates if you're rooted, you'll have to update manually then root again
sameog said:
Hey there! your root will probably be lost if you accept the OTA (over the air) marshmallow. My best advice to you is this:
1. DON'T accept the update. (caps lock for emphasis only). You, as the subscriber, can only accept the update. The carrier can't "force update' your phone without your permission.
2. wait until a dev "captures" the update and "injects" the root (if available) in the marshmallow stock rom.
3. as a rooted user myself, exercise your due patience and wait it out. don't *ask* for ETA from a dev -- it's mean. =)
I hope this helps. =)
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Okay thanks so pretty much wait until someone figures out how to root mm then update and root?
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You won't get OTA updates if you're rooted, you'll have to update manually then root again
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So I will have to do a full unroot to get the update normally, and would manually updating just be flashing the stock mm rom?
devondale16 said:
So I will have to do a full unroot to get the update normally, and would manually updating just be flashing the stock mm rom?
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Full unroot doesn't seem to revert the device "Custom" status, which is what stops the OTA, to "Official" which is the status needed for OTA
The only way to return the device to Official is to flash a stock ROM with ODIN, that will unroot you and return the device to Official and OTA will work
And yes, Flashing manually is flashing a stock ROM with ODIN
*Detection* said:
Full unroot doesn't seem to revert the device "Custom" status, which is what stops the OTA, to "Official" which is the status needed for OTA
The only way to return the device to Official is to flash a stock ROM with ODIN, that will unroot you and return the device to Official and OTA will work
And yes, Flashing manually is flashing a stock ROM with ODIN
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Ohhh I understand now, thanks Durham. So I take it when I flash the new one with ODIN I will loose everything on my phone or can I do a dirty install and keep everything.
devondale16 said:
Ohhh I understand now, thanks Durham. So I take it when I flash the new one with ODIN I will loose everything on my phone or can I do a dirty install and keep everything.
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You only lose anything custom, like root or recovery, all your apps and files etc are safe
*Detection* said:
You only lose anything custom, like root or recovery, all your apps and files etc are safe
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Do you have a link for this if it's been made?
Sent from my SM-G900I using XDA-Developers mobile app
devondale16 said:
Do you have a link for this if it's been made?
Sent from my SM-G900I using XDA-Developers mobile app
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For what? Stock MM?
This one is modded for BTU United Kingdom for the G900F, been running it for a while now, great ROM
It will trip KNOX though if you haven't already
Code:
https://mega.nz/#!SMRlERrY!oeOX8W_4tbQbArTN-LzTKWJ1xi_8LLrN_ZoSg-Dzs1Q

Rooted S7 marshmallow to OTA Nougat update

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S7 on marshmallow PI3 and just got notification of an OTA update, which I assume is for Nougat. I thought I wouldn't get an OTA while rooted, but haven't attempted to download. Please confirm that I will need to un-root my device to get the update.
rtfelt said:
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S7 on marshmallow PI3 and just got notification of an OTA update, which I assume is for Nougat. I thought I wouldn't get an OTA while rooted, but haven't attempted to download. Please confirm that I will need to un-root my device to get the update.
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Even if the update does download, the update will most likely fail during the checking process. Your best bet is to flash Nougat with Odin, then re-root using the Nougat root kernel.
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Even if the update does download, the update will most likely fail during the checking process. Your best bet is to flash Nougat with Odin, then re-root using the Nougat root kernel.
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There's not a problem flashing Nougat on a rooted phone?
rtfelt said:
There's not a problem flashing Nougat on a rooted phone?
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No, because the act of flashing through odin pretty much negates all that. You just have to root again and follow the guides to speed the system back up or go without root and choose an option like the debloat rom with near stock experience.

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