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Hopefully I haven't trashed my phone. I tried doing one of the root methods and now my phone is stuck. Running the factory refresh does nothing but kick me back into the boot loader. And when I try to install any firmware I get an error "Complete(Write) operation failed" in Odin (I have tried a couple different versions) and I get an error on the phone also "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [system]Fused 3> Binary 2"
I am hoping that if I install the latest firmware PK1, if it ever finishes downloading, that it will un-brick my phone.
Is there anything else I can do to prepare my phone for this. Will reinstalling the latest firmware fix those write and SW REV check errors.
I finally downloaded g930pvps4apk1 and when I try to install it I am getting the same errors, Odin = Write failed, phone = sw rev check fail : system Fused 3 > binary 1
PAPutzback said:
I finally downloaded g930pvps4apk1 and when I try to install it I am getting the same errors, Odin = Write failed, phone = sw rev check fail : system Fused 3 > binary 1
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where did you get it from please give a lik i need this firmware
I'll check my history when i get to a PC tomorrow. But if you Google that firmware you will find it. It is the main place where most of the firmware comes from originally. Samdriver, or something like that. It will take about 3 hours though. I finally got it to flash from a different computer with the latest ODIN.
gagnier27 said:
where did you get it from please give a lik i need this firmware
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If I am doing this right. The files I used are here: https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ajoev1AT6kpmnJ1lGGcfwfq3JDwymQ
I'm assuming you have all the other required files. Samsung USB drivers installed, ADB installed...
I'll leave that link up for a few days.
These are the latest updates for my Samsung S7 from Sprint as of 2016/12/23.
I only flashed the AP, CP and CSC file, based on the following info I found in the forums.
Why I chose the CSC file.
CSC -> there's a PIT inside and will wipe your device
HOME_CSC -> the data should stay on your device
And I didn't flash the BL file based on the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...msung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3503599
thanks a lot,!!!
I just got an unlocked Sprint S7 for my wife to use in TMO and it came with this firmware. OP please share your finding on getting it rooted. thanks! Id like to flash custom ROM and make it run the best in TMO.
gagnier27 said:
where did you get it from please give a lik i need this firmware
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Where did you get the g930pvps4apk1
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PAPutzback said:
If I am doing this right. The files I used are here: https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ajoev1AT6kpmnJ1lGGcfwfq3JDwymQ
I'm assuming you have all the other required files. Samsung USB drivers installed, ADB installed...
I'll leave that link up for a few days.
These are the latest updates for my Samsung S7 from Sprint as of 2016/12/23.
I only flashed the AP, CP and CSC file, based on the following info I found in the forums.
Why I chose the CSC file.
CSC -> there's a PIT inside and will wipe your device
HOME_CSC -> the data should stay on your device
And I didn't flash the BL file based on the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...msung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3503599
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Hello. Do you know where I can get the g930pvps4apk1? I really need it in order to fix my phone. May you provide me with a link please.
Has anyone successfully root the PK1 version already?
Did someone root it successfully already? PK1 people where u @!
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 simple steps on there. Credits to the people behind idoneapp. Please give me a thanks i would appreciate it!
Here is the link! http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=301.0
marsrolled said:
Did someone root it successfully already? PK1 people where u @!
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 simple steps on there. Credits to the people behind idoneapp. Please give me a thanks i would appreciate it!
Here is the link! http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=301.0
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Thanks for the information. I rooted successfully with the link provided. I've done the build prop edits for data but I can't call, receive or send MMS. It won't update prl and profile and my phone number is 000-000-0###. Although I DO have LTE. Any tips? Thanks again
Kroniq said:
Thanks for the information. I rooted successfully with the link provided. I've done the build prop edits for data but I can't receive or send MMS. It won't update prl and profile and my phone number is 000-000-0###. Although I DO have LTE. Any tips? Thanks again
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I believe a thread is being made there is a way to root the newest Bootloader and keep calls and text.
Is this a systemless root I can hide with Magisk? My princess would be dissapointed if I stopped taking her out to play Pokemon Go.
arusiasotto said:
Is this a systemless root I can hide with Magisk? My princess would be dissapointed if I stopped taking her out to play Pokemon Go.
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No its not systemless I have soft bricked my phone every time I try systemless root
vegoja said:
No its not systemless I have soft bricked my phone every time I try systemless root
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Well, I will just have to see if Suhide and Root Switch work. Its not like I want constant root. I just want it long enough to debloat this damn thing. I really wish Sprint hadn't forced me to buy a new phone to get their service. I should have went to T-Mo. Would have costed me the same per month anyway, and I could have kept my nexus.
Kroniq said:
Thanks for the information. I rooted successfully with the link provided. I've done the build prop edits for data but I can't receive or send MMS. It won't update prl and profile and my phone number is 000-000-0###. Although I DO have LTE. Any tips? Thanks again
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oh sorry for that. I don't really use mms which is why i didnt recognize that. Though the calls and normal texts work for you right? I'm pretty positive that you just need to input correct settings for that to work somewhere in your APN settings. But I'm not 100% sure. Just play with your apn. I'm glad that they're doing a new thread about this because honestly, after that root and i guess the sim unlock too, it made my phone SUPER SLUGGISH. Let's hope for that thread to come but meanwhile im sticking to this.
i hope this can help
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oh sorry for that. I don't really use mms which is why i didnt recognize that. Though the calls and normal texts work for you right? I'm pretty positive that you just need to input correct settings for that to work somewhere in your APN settings. But I'm not 100% sure. Just play with your apn. I'm glad that they're doing a new thread about this because honestly, after that root and i guess the sim unlock too, it made my phone SUPER SLUGGISH. Let's hope for that thread to come but meanwhile im sticking to this.
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i found a fourms where this happens with pj2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-t3410424 tell me if it works.
marsrolled said:
oh sorry for that. I don't really use mms which is why i didnt recognize that. Though the calls and normal texts work for you right? I'm pretty positive that you just need to input correct settings for that to work somewhere in your APN settings. But I'm not 100% sure. Just play with your apn. I'm glad that they're doing a new thread about this because honestly, after that root and i guess the sim unlock too, it made my phone SUPER SLUGGISH. Let's hope for that thread to come but meanwhile im sticking to this.
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Yeah it was sluggish at first until I flashed the v15 fix. Voice and MMS wouldn't work no matter what, but data stuck. I used the same apn as stock, build prop edits etc.. it was nice finally rooting my s7 considering it was on pk1 when I bought it. No worries I'll wait until nougat unless a fix comes up. This is my first non-nexus phone in 3 years so everything is still new to me.
Edit: that was without the idoneapps sim unlock. I just flashed the engineer boot and ran the root file. might be why I couldn't get voice or data lol
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Wetoknow said:
i found a fourms where this happens with pj2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-t3410424 tell me if it works.
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I couldn't find an earlier version of Package Disabler Pro. The newer version don't allow you to disable the 3 packages alright it seems I can't downgrade to PE1 , I'm going to subscribe to this thread just in case something new comes up.
look.
Kroniq said:
Yeah it was sluggish at first until I flashed the v15 fix. Voice and MMS wouldn't work no matter what, but data stuck. I used the same apn as stock, build prop edits etc.. it was nice finally rooting my s7 considering it was on pk1 when I bought it. No worries I'll wait until nougat unless a fix comes up. This is my first non-nexus phone in 3 years so everything is still new to me.
Edit: that was without the idoneapps sim unlock. I just flashed the engineer boot and ran the root file. might be why I couldn't get voice or data lol
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I couldn't find an earlier version of Package Disabler Pro. The newer version don't allow you to disable the 3 packages alright it seems I can't downgrade to PE1 , I'm going to subscribe to this thread just in case something new comes up.
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no if you go down you can find method 1 and 2 on that forum
I tried method 2
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
I have to pass on trying this root method. Paying a shady company for a shady app falls out of my comfort zone.
Hi all, this is my first post so I hope that I am in the place. I was wondering if someone could give me some advise or point me in the right direction.
I have a Samsung S5 SM-G900v, but it is not on Verizon plan. I bought it from the Verizon Store and then subscribed to straight talk. I have called Samsung, Straight Talk and Verizon trying to get some answers and have had no luck.
My menu doesn't corralate with what anyone tells me that it should be, ex; there is no menu to turn my caller ID on or off. So I called St and they said that I should call Verizon, so I called verizon. They could not explain it because my phone is no longer under control by Verizon. They claim that when the released to Straight Talk , the only one that can change or control anything on the phone would be Straight Talk. Verizon doesn't even have any record of the phone because it has been released from there responsibility. So I called ST and explained what Verizon told me. Straight Talk said that they had no idea of what the problem could be, and told me to contact Samsung. I called Samsung and they said that they could not help me because they sold it to Verizon. While I had them on the phone I asked them about the FM radio that was supposed to be in it, and that it didn't work. The confirmed to me that the S5 does have a FM radio on board but Verizon has it disabled. Well .... Samsung sat they can't help me because they sold the phone to Verizon, Verizon says they no longer has a y record of the phone and no longer has access to it, Straight Talk has no clue ! So where do I go next ?
Does this mean that the boot loader is not locked because Verizon has released the phone to Straight Talk. Can it be rooted know ? I want to do something so I have some control of the phone that I paid for! I have all kinds of apps that Verizon has installed that I can not get off and can't use them because I don't get my service from Verizon. At last count, I think I counted 25 apps that I don't use and can't get off the phone. I can't even disable them, the disable button is greed out,but the keep updating ?
I am lost here. I don't know if this phone is rootable or not, is the bootloader locked ? I don't really want to loose android Marshmallow because it runs better than it did on lollipop, but what time do? If I can root it, can it be a rooted marshmallow or do I have to stay down graded?
Any advise or pointers would greatly be appreciated. Sorry for the bandwidth but you should see the steam coming from my ears !
Thanks for taking the time to read my post?
scottyjge said:
Hi all, this is my first post so I hope that I am in the place. I was wondering if someone could give me some advise or point me in the right direction.
I have a Samsung S5 SM-G900v, but it is not on Verizon plan. I bought it from the Verizon Store and then subscribed to straight talk. I have called Samsung, Straight Talk and Verizon trying to get some answers and have had no luck.
My menu doesn't corralate with what anyone tells me that it should be, ex; there is no menu to turn my caller ID on or off. So I called St and they said that I should call Verizon, so I called verizon. They could not explain it because my phone is no longer under control by Verizon. They claim that when the released to Straight Talk , the only one that can change or control anything on the phone would be Straight Talk. Verizon doesn't even have any record of the phone because it has been released from there responsibility. So I called ST and explained what Verizon told me. Straight Talk said that they had no idea of what the problem could be, and told me to contact Samsung. I called Samsung and they said that they could not help me because they sold it to Verizon. While I had them on the phone I asked them about the FM radio that was supposed to be in it, and that it didn't work. The confirmed to me that the S5 does have a FM radio on board but Verizon has it disabled. Well .... Samsung sat they can't help me because they sold the phone to Verizon, Verizon says they no longer has a y record of the phone and no longer has access to it, Straight Talk has no clue ! So where do I go next ?
Does this mean that the boot loader is not locked because Verizon has released the phone to Straight Talk. Can it be rooted know ? I want to do something so I have some control of the phone that I paid for! I have all kinds of apps that Verizon has installed that I can not get off and can't use them because I don't get my service from Verizon. At last count, I think I counted 25 apps that I don't use and can't get off the phone. I can't even disable them, the disable button is greed out,but the keep updating ?
I am lost here. I don't know if this phone is rootable or not, is the bootloader locked ? I don't really want to loose android Marshmallow because it runs better than it did on lollipop, but what time do? If I can root it, can it be a rooted marshmallow or do I have to stay down graded?
Any advise or pointers would greatly be appreciated. Sorry for the bandwidth but you should see the steam coming from my ears !
Thanks for taking the time to read my post?
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Try to root with KingRoot. If KingRoot failed then you can go for chainfire's systemless root method. It is in experimental stage.
You need custom recovery installed on your android. Flash Beta SuperSU.zip in recovery that patch your boot image while installing and install SuperSU app.
Thank you so much for responding Ashwinrg. I will go look up the apps, read how to use them properly and I will respond back here to let everyone know how things went. I can not express enough ,how much that I appreciate your input and expertise.
I must also apologize for my lack of proof reading my last post before I posted it. It will not happen again. But I just want to apologize to everyone for my lack of awareness. I post, asking for help and everyone has try to figure out what I am asking because of poor spelling that didn't make any since. Again,
I apologize.
Ashwinrg, thank you again! I greatly appreciate your time.
Scottyjge
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Quick question....? Do I use odin to flash SuperSu.zip or do I use the phones flash update recovery ?
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Just a g
Quick question....? Do I use odin to flash SuperSu.zip or do I use the phones flash update recovery ?
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You need custom recovery to flash SuperSU.zip
Ashwinrg said:
You need custom recovery to flash SuperSU.zip
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Sorry to bother you Ashwinrg, but Kingroot did not work so I downloaded what was suppose to be Chainfires system less root, but when I went to the file is was called BETA-SUPERSU v2.79 .zip. Does anyone have a good url to download Chainfires system less root so I can root the phone, then I can put a custom recovery on.
LicoricePete said:
Sorry to bother you Ashwinrg, but Kingroot did not work so I downloaded what was suppose to be Chainfires system less root, but when I went to the file is was called BETA-SUPERSU v2.79 .zip. Does anyone have a good url to download Chainfires system less root so I can root the phone, then I can put a custom recovery on.
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Okay man look, things you need
*Access to PC.
*Download whatever Odin version above v3.09 that you would like.
*Download the custom recovery .tar.md5 file for flashing thru ODIN (TWRP, or whatever is available),
then load the recovery file in ODIN under the AP slot, uncheck the F. Reset Time option,
& then go into download mode, flash it,
boot into your new custom recovery, flash the supersu.zip file you already have thru the recovery,
enjoy.
LilAnt530 said:
Okay man look, things you need
*Access to PC.
*Download whatever Odin version above v3.09 that you would like.
*Download the custom recovery .tar.md5 file for flashing thru ODIN (TWRP, or whatever is available),
then load the recovery file in ODIN under the AP slot, uncheck the F. Reset Time option,
& then go into download mode, flash it,
boot into your new custom recovery, flash the supersu.zip file you already have thru the recovery,
enjoy.
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Thank you LilAnt530, but no joy! I followed your instructions and Odin says failed, so maybe Verizon released the phone but did they unlock the bootloader? I guess it might be time to say to hell with it! This phone has been a bad nomer ever since I bought it. You just can't do anything with it. Sometimes I wonder why do I even need a smartphone, I got by the first 65 years of my life without need for one, why now. I've spent the last 3-4 months trying to find answers and I am no farther along now then I was.
Many many thanks to you and Ashwinrg for your help and expertise.
Scottyjge
LicoricePete said:
Thank you LilAnt530, but no joy! I followed your instructions and Odin says failed, so maybe Verizon released the phone but did they unlock the bootloader? I guess it might be time to say to hell with it! This phone has been a bad nomer ever since I bought it. You just can't do anything with it. Sometimes I wonder why do I even need a smartphone, I got by the first 65 years of my life without need for one, why now. I've spent the last 3-4 months trying to find answers and I am no farther along now then I was.
Many many thanks to you and Ashwinrg for your help and expertise.
Scottyjge
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Wow man sorry to see Big Red hitting Samsung that far back :/. I did some searching & found this thread though. I mean once you are able you can take a 0x0 back up of everything (Modem files are important) so this may help you out man, I hope it does.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Thanks for the url. Unfortunately my phone contains the Toshiba chip and that presents yet another stumbling block to over come.
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Thanks for the url. Unfortunately my phone contains the Toshiba chip and that presents yet another stumbling block to over come.
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Lol no worries bro! May I suggest a new device? Haha, I feel your pain as I have a stack of "Locked" phones like your s5 that just wont give in to anything.
So i found this http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...s5-root-latest-firmwares-oe1-og5-ok3-pb1.html
And I know it only applies to the pre-marshmallow firmwares, but you could realistically only flash the bootloader from the LP firmware, add on the unlock + recovery, boot into the recovery, flash root on, then boot back out to Odin mode, reflash the locked MM bootloader then maybe run the safestrap.apk from previous thread?
The good news is it can be unlocked on previous firmwares, so if you want to root just need to downgrade that piece (bootloader) that is locked
LilAnt530 said:
Lol no worries bro! May I suggest a new device? Haha, I feel your pain as I have a stack of "Locked" phones like your s5 that just wont give in to anything.
So i found this http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...s5-root-latest-firmwares-oe1-og5-ok3-pb1.html
And I know it only applies to the pre-marshmallow firmwares, but you could realistically only flash the bootloader from the LP firmware, add on the unlock + recovery, boot into the recovery, flash root on, then boot back out to Odin mode, reflash the locked MM bootloader then maybe run the safestrap.apk from previous thread?
The good news is it can be unlocked on previous firmwares, so if you want to root just need to downgrade that piece (bootloader) that is locked
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Really, well let me go do some reading. I will see if I can find what I need, and understand the directions. If so, I will root this puppy. At this point, it is more or less to root just to beat Big Red. I will get back to you. Thanks dude, I appreciate your help and direction.
scottyjge
Ok, I read everything and seems to be fairly straight forward and with tips if something goes wrong. But it doesn't unlock the bootloader. I tried to find the sticky that was mentioned in that post but all I found was a post that says a S5 with the Toshiba chip can not be unlocked. My phone has the Toshiba chip .
Am I correct ? If I am correct I shouldn't flash marshmallow after it is rooted or I may have to get a new phone. Lol I am going to keep looking to see if I can find the post that was mentioned.
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Ok, I read everything and seems to be fairly straight forward and with tips if something goes wrong. But it doesn't unlock the bootloader. I tried to find the sticky that was mentioned in that post but all I found was a post that says a S5 with the Toshiba chip can not be unlocked. My phone has the Toshiba chip .
Am I correct ? If I am correct I shouldn't flash marshmallow after it is rooted or I may have to get a new phone. Lol I am going to keep looking to see if I can find the post that was mentioned.
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Well the general belief on my end was once you were rooted they would have a custom Marshmallow ROM somewhere around.
But yea definitely think everything out before you get TOO deep, Im going to also track down the ridiculous manual root method, I've gotten 2 ZTE offhand phones to cross over using it.
Just trying to get one in on Verizon for my dead LG Lucid haha.
Apps that will be of help,
A terminal emulator
Any from the store will do
Busybox (it can sometimes be used without root)
Also take a dive into Magisk, as they have developed a systemless interface that has broken through touchwiz encryption for me on this s6 edge+ and gotten supersu into my system apps
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684210
That may possibly help you, but I figure stock Samsung ROMs might make it difficult.
Make sure to grab a root file browser
Like Root File Browser lol
Hmm
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Well , I decided to root the phone but no joy. I followed the instructions to a tee, and got the phone back to lollipop but it still will not root. King root say something like no more avenues or something along those lines. I'll bet a hammer could root this thing . LOL I never had a problem with any of the pro0cesses until the root, that was a no go. But I do have lollipop on my phone. Any ideas or tips or maybe a steer in the right direction ?
LicoricePete said:
Well , I decided to root the phone but no joy. I followed the instructions to a tee, and got the phone back to lollipop but it still will not root. King root say something like no more avenues or something along those lines. I'll bet a hammer could root this thing . LOL I never had a problem with any of the pro0cesses until the root, that was a no go. But I do have lollipop on my phone. Any ideas or tips or maybe a steer in the right direction ?
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Okay yea dude KingRoot is full of Sh*t lol, if it says there's no options available tap the area giving you the message and it should (hopefully lol) try the default rooting method it falls back on. Also try KingoRoot as it uses a different method.
Well LilAnt530, it looks like this phone is just impossible. I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, towelroot, somethinissingsrsroot and they all give me the same message, "device not supported". There is something that I am doing wrong or missing. Everything I read,indicates it should root.
Here is what I have ,
Samsung SM-G900V,
Android Version 5.0,
Baseband Version G900VVRU2BPB1,
Kernal Version 3.4.0,
Build Number LRX21T.G900VVRU2BPB1
Security patch Level 2016-02-01
Do you see anything that isn't right ? I am totally baffled now, I thought I had it licked but no joy yet.
Thanks
LicoricePete said:
Well LilAnt530, it looks like this phone is just impossible. I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, towelroot, somethinissingsrsroot and they all give me the same message, "device not supported". There is something that I am doing wrong or missing. Everything I read,indicates it should root.
Here is what I have ,
Samsung SM-G900V,
Android Version 5.0,
Baseband Version G900VVRU2BPB1,
Kernal Version 3.4.0,
Build Number LRX21T.G900VVRU2BPB1
Security patch Level 2016-02-01
Do you see anything that isn't right ? I am totally baffled now, I thought I had it licked but no joy yet.
Thanks
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Have you tried dirty cow app to root your android.
Ashwinrg said:
Have you tried dirty cow app to root your android.
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Dirty cow app ? Wow that is a new one. No I have not used that but I will see if I can find it to try. Last night I went thru 1000 posts looking for an answer and found nothing that was helpful.
I do have a question, if any can tell me. When
I downgraded to lollipop, the instruction said, " Do not install google or Samsung account when setting up phone. Well, I had to. Samsung said that due to a abnormal boot, that I must verify that it was my phone and would not let me continue until I put in my I'D and password.
Does anyone know if that could be preventing root?
I will go see if I can find Dirty Cow.
Thanks for staying with me this long,
I sure do appreciate your time and help.
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I would not be comfortable with the Dirty Cow exploit. I did find much that was positive about it. Personally I think I have come to the end road. I have tried everything that I can find on rooting the S5 with lollipop. I hate to say it but it is time to think about whether to keep lollipop or let the phone update back to Marshmallow and forget about root.
I have learned a lot by going the route that I have but one thing is for certain, Samsung and Verizon have lost a customer! Rather than buying this S5 , I should have given in to Apple and bought an iphone. I hate iPhone but not as much as Verizon and Samsung at the moment.
I have to go make a decision on what I am going to do.
Hello everyone!
I've been looking around on the forums lately and normally with every device I've had with AT&T, the bootloader has been locked and I can't do anything about it. But after looking through everything I'm assuming that something happened and now, by using T-Mobile's firmware, we can upgrade to Nougat?
I've been trying to find an official guide on how to go about doing this, as I'm not 100% confident in myself to wing it lol. I have experience with installing custom roms and recoveries and rooting in the past, but it has been awhile.
Would it be at all possible for someone to make a full list with step-by-step instructions (and links to all the downloads) on how to go about doing this? (As well as the link to the stock firmware in case something goes wrong)
I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks!
I'm currently on the stock firmware 6.0.1 Marshmallow (G935AUCS4APK1) with the November 1st security patch.
rogvid700 said:
Hello everyone!
I've been looking around on the forums lately and normally with every device I've had with AT&T, the bootloader has been locked and I can't do anything about it. But after looking through everything I'm assuming that something happened and now, by using T-Mobile's firmware, we can upgrade to Nougat?
I've been trying to find an official guide on how to go about doing this, as I'm not 100% confident in myself to wing it lol. I have experience with installing custom roms and recoveries and rooting in the past, but it has been awhile.
Would it be at all possible for someone to make a full list with step-by-step instructions (and links to all the downloads) on how to go about doing this? (As well as the link to the stock firmware in case something goes wrong)
I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks!
I'm currently on the stock firmware 6.0.1 Marshmallow (G935AUCS4APK1) with the November 1st security patch.
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Are you for real? Look in this forum there is more then you need information how this can be done. Search more.
Clicking from Edge of Galaxy.
norbarb said:
Are you for real? Look in this forum there is more then you need information how this can be done. Search more.
Clicking from Edge of Galaxy.
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this is the exact opposite of a productive answer
in fact it's not even an answer
so uh....thanks? I guess I'll wait for some actual help.
Go to the guides news and discussion forum for the att s7 edge. It's got a few threads that will tell you exactly what to do.
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And to clarify, this is a well covered topic, a simple search on the site and you could have found it
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I would like to know this as well.... I must be blind as I have not seen a single detailed tutorial or anything. I would like to update my At&t s7 edge (6.0.1 to Nougat). However, as I'm new to this I do not want to screw my phone up x).
If anyone would mind helping out that would be great as I've been looking and looking. Not seeing that there's any possible backup like TWRP's for the At&t s7 edge, I don't really want to risk anything.
rogvid700 said:
this is the exact opposite of a productive answer
in fact it's not even an answer
so uh....thanks? I guess I'll wait for some actual help.
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OPEN your eyes and look around. I can't physically open your eyes , and that why i can't help you.
rogvid700 said:
Hello everyone!
I've been looking around on the forums lately and normally with every device I've had with AT&T, the bootloader has been locked and I can't do anything about it. But after looking through everything I'm assuming that something happened and now, by using T-Mobile's firmware, we can upgrade to Nougat?
I've been trying to find an official guide on how to go about doing this, as I'm not 100% confident in myself to wing it lol. I have experience with installing custom roms and recoveries and rooting in the past, but it has been awhile.
Would it be at all possible for someone to make a full list with step-by-step instructions (and links to all the downloads) on how to go about doing this? (As well as the link to the stock firmware in case something goes wrong)
I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks!
I'm currently on the stock firmware 6.0.1 Marshmallow (G935AUCS4APK1) with the November 1st security patch.
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forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/nougat-files-t3548594
Download, place on SD, boot to recovery and update from SD. You must be on att APK1 firmware. Also no apps disabled on phone with manager or any third party app.
Best bet wipe phone, set up like normal then flash nougat.
No one takes responsibility for anyone's phone. What you do to it is at your own risk. Good luck.
norbarb said:
OPEN your eyes and look around. I can't physically open your eyes , and that why i can't help you.
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These people need to be spoon fed. I get your frustration.
Has anyone been successful with rooting the Canadian variant using SamPWND method?
I've been too busy at work to try myself up to this point but would like to root and use the XAC or CHR CSC firmware for the system.img.ext4.
This has been asked in the SamPWND root post but answers are vague at best.
I am too is eager to root my s8 sm-g950w from Rogers, I don't care about unlocking the bootloader or custom roms or any in-depth customisation, I'm fine with Samsung's skin. I just want root access to use things like "freedom" for in app purchases or "gameguardian" and other apps that benefit from root.
Hope there is a method soon
Same here I am also wondering if there is a root for the Canadian version of the s8. And maybe sometime a boot loader unlock as well
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So apparently it's the same procedure as the 950u version I'm going to try it on mine soon and I'll let youkbkw if it works or not
It is a sm-g950u. Look at the fine print on the lower back of your phone.
sorry that is what i mean to say sm-g950u but im trying this for the sm-g950w with telus as the carrier
The actual root method (SamPWND) will work but whether I can use the Canadian firmware is what I'm wondering. I don't want to use the 950U or U1.
I'm going to try but it'll be another week before I'm home and can do it.
killswitch_engage said:
The actual root method (SamPWND) will work but whether I can use the Canadian firmware is what I'm wondering. I don't want to use the 950U or U1.
I'm going to try but it'll be another week before I'm home and can do it.
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I tried. Doesn't work with Telus system IMG.
kmjsmith said:
Same here I am also wondering if there is a root for the Canadian version of the s8. And maybe sometime a boot loader unlock as well
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So apparently it's the same procedure as the 950u version I'm going to try it on mine soon and I'll let youkbkw if it works or not
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Did you manage to get the root working?
(Damn dident see the message that it does not work)
Andrewbud said:
I tried. Doesn't work with Telus system IMG.
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Thanks for letting me know. Just downloaded the Telus firmware and have been thinking about giving it a go. Will probably break down and use a US firmware at some point here. I thought I had made my peace with not having root but seeing that people have Xposed working too is pushing me over the edge to try. Not that keen on 80% battery though. Got spoiled by the battery life on my Pixel XL before it died and find I have to charge my S8 quite a bit more with fully working battery.
Hi all. Yeh the telus image did not work for me. Either. What I ended up doing to still have root is not to flash the image with flash fire. Basicly after I got super su on my phone I stopped
kmjsmith said:
Hi all. Yeh the telus image did not work for me. Either. What I ended up doing to still have root is not to flash the image with flash fire. Basicly after I got super su on my phone I stopped
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Interesting... Let us know if it works well. In the root thread OP it says that might not be stable or smooth
Yeh it works fairly well. In my oppinion. Only issue is chrome does this weird thing it's hard to explain but it does not crash.
kmjsmith said:
Yeh it works fairly well. In my oppinion. Only issue is chrome does this weird thing it's hard to explain but it does not crash.
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What kind of issues do you have after rooting?? Everything all good just following the guide?
Yeh I unrooted yesterday because it was to glitchy for me some apps I use like air audio did not work well and a few others. and like I said earlier the telus firmware gave that locked phone error so i kept the modified firmware on it overall I don't recommend if you are given that error and using just the modified firmware. and on top of it the 80% battery was a issue also.
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Reechings said:
Interesting... Let us know if it works well. In the root thread OP it says that might not be stable or smooth
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You were right it's glitchy and not very stable
kmjsmith said:
Yeh I unrooted yesterday because it was to glitchy for me some apps I use like air audio did not work well and a few others. and like I said earlier the telus firmware gave that locked phone error so i kept the modified firmware on it overall I don't recommend if you are given that error and using just the modified firmware. and on top of it the 80% battery was a issue also.
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You were right it's glitchy and not very stable
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My understanding is that we can use the 950U1 firmware to do the second method where root is more stable but I haven't tried it yet.
So your saying we just need to wait for another method?? Glitchy root isn't worth it. Sounds like there's way too many issues not to mention it being too unstable
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So your saying we just need to wait for another method?? Glitchy root isn't worth it. Sounds like there's way too many issues not to mention it being too unstable
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What's wrong with using the U1 firmware for flashing the second part?
It's an unbranded/unbloated version which has all the US and Canada frequencies.
You can dial *#243203855# (or make a shortcut to the activity Preconfig with ShortcutMaster) and select XAA or XAC then select "Do not change QA" which will lock in the CSC settings permanently without switching based on the inserted sim.
As far as waiting for another method, probably not a good idea since the US root took months and many devs to come alive.
If you do Part 2 with the U1 firmware it shouldn't be too glitchy. The 80% battery remains. There's a fix for the green screen issue.
I'm not sure what is lost by switching to US firmware from the Canadian firmware, if anything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/root-canadian-s8-sm-g955w-variants-t3680497
Im with rogers. The only issue i seem to have noticed is. There is u.s. options. In settings. An xac is showing when in download mode rather than rwc like it originally was. Also bixby an samsung translation seems to not be working . I think im going to try to flash the csc file for xac from sammobile an see if that fixes any issues (radio issues)
I dont think it has anything ti do wit csc. Just checked nuff samsung apps. Heres the issue i think with some of the apps from samsung. (Samsung root security)
Root https://imgur.com/gallery/ScXsQ
iAmChump said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/root-canadian-s8-sm-g955w-variants-t3680497
Im with rogers. The only issue i seem to have noticed is. There is u.s. options. In settings. An xac is showing when in download mode rather than rwc like it originally was. Also bixby an samsung translation seems to not be working . I think im going to try to flash the csc file for xac from sammobile an see if that fixes any issues (radio issues)
I dont think it has anything ti do wit csc. Just checked nuff samsung apps. Heres the issue i think with some of the apps from samsung. (Samsung root security)
Root https://imgur.com/gallery/ScXsQ
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Hi
Getting luck with rooting Rogers s8 ??? (G950w) i try getting info but theres no clean explication for us
I'm in the UK and imported the v10 shortly after release which let me down earlier this year by turning off, so I upgraded and imported a v20 which was fine, however I received an update this morning which after running, has left me with no network or reception. I've checked around and the radio is off and there doesn't seem to be a way to turn it back on.
I've tried whichever code it is that gets me into the phone information and then get an error message saying the application isn't installed.
I've read that restoring the phone fixed previous problems for some people, but it's only created more problems for me as despite using LG's useless backup app to backup personal data, settings etc, none of the settings/home screen/passwords or whatever have carried over. I've been kicked out of most of my apps and contacts aren't connecting with others.
Can anyone suggest a way to either roll back to whatever the previous version was, or to get the radio to turn back on so I can use my phone as a phone?
I seriously should've stuck with my G2 which is still working after all these years!
Same here...just updated and no service...trying to get the radio on but to no avail. This code will let you enter the service *#546368#*version number#.
I am on US996 version, what is yours?
US996 as well. I'm talking to someone from LG USA now and they're saying there's no way to fix it unless I send it in, which I can't do.
Wondering if rooting and flashing a new OS will work. I need the security for online banking, but I also need to be able to receive calls.
jadilto said:
Same here...just updated and no service...trying to get the radio on but to no avail. This code will let you enter the service *#546368#*version number#.
I am on US996 version, what is yours?
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kingkongballs said:
US996 as well. I'm talking to someone from LG USA now and they're saying there's no way to fix it unless I send it in, which I can't do.
Wondering if rooting and flashing a new OS will work. I need the security for online banking, but I also need to be able to receive calls.
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For real? Send it in back to the states? Why would they release an update that bricks a phone seriously? I was now live chatting with someone from their support and she's like i need to send it on my expense but it still under warranty so i wont pay anything but they ship only back to the US and i live abroad...What a big hassle... Hopefully someone will have a fix.
Did you do a factory reset?
I think I would find a kdz for the last known good firmware and restore back to that.
Factory reset and lost all my settings. I can't get back into half of the apps because they require security confirmation via text or phone call.
Luckily my phone is still under warranty, so I might have to send it. I have a friend who can receive it and send it back to the UK. Cheaper than a new phone.
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For real? Send it in back to the states? Why would they release an update that bricks a phone seriously? I was now live chatting with someone from their support and she's like i need to send it on my expense but it still under warranty so i wont pay anything but they ship only back to the US and i live abroad...What a big hassle... Hopefully someone will have a fix.
Did you do a factory reset?
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BackCheck said:
I think I would find a kdz for the last known good firmware and restore back to that.
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I did using LGUP...the service is still off...i donno why would they update the phone in order to brake it...Anyone had any luck with this??
Damn.
Well I'm trying to figure out when is best to send it overseas, but I'll be doing that. Using my G2 for the time being.
This really might be it with LG. I haven't liked what they've been doing with their phones since the v10 and there seem to be endless problems with everything since the G2.
No Service after the update
Guys im stuck as well. did everything restored the old firmware using LGUP. and then updated again. still no service. i don/t know what to do. please help.
You can try using TWRP flashing this modem.
Remember to use Dirtysanta to unlock the bootloader, not through the LG Developer Program, so you can save your warranty.
Asadshams said:
Guys im stuck as well. did everything restored the old firmware using LGUP. and then updated again. still no service. i don/t know what to do. please help.
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Are you as well outside the US?
New to this
Kindly tell me how to flash modem. i don't know the procedure. and please tell me if unlocking the boot loader is essential for the modem flash. im sorry im new to this and i don't know a lot about flashing. A step by step procedure would be a great help.
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Are you as well outside the US?
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Yes, Im outside of US.
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Anoneko said:
You can try using TWRP flashing this modem.
Remember to use Dirtysanta to unlock the bootloader, not through the LG Developer Program, so you can save your warranty.
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Thanks Anoneko for your great suggestion . I installed that modem image using TWRP and WOOOOOW my network came immediately.
I followed the below thread of installing TWRP before installing the modem image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013
Thanks LG for nothing
Do you lose security stuff? Internet banking, android pay etc?
SAME! I have to force mine by making one FAILED call, then another that connects.
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Thanks Anoneko for your great suggestion . I installed that modem image using TWRP and WOOOOOW my network came immediately.
I followed the below thread of installing TWRP before installing the modem image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013
Thanks LG for nothing
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I've read over the information and I'm fairly sure rooting it will lose all the stuff I need.
I'm not fussed about warranty as it runs out in 2 months, but I use android pay /Internet banking daily.
Glad you got it sorted out though.
kingkongballs said:
I've read over the information and I'm fairly sure rooting it will lose all the stuff I need.
I'm not fussed about warranty as it runs out in 2 months, but I use android pay /Internet banking daily.
Glad you got it sorted out though.
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Unfortunately, you will lose your data if you root it . I'm sure that you will find a solution soon.
nimnim4u said:
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Thanks Anoneko for your great suggestion . I installed that modem image using TWRP and WOOOOOW my network came immediately.
I followed the below thread of installing TWRP before installing the modem image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013
Thanks LG for nothing
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nimnim4u said:
Unfortunately, you will lose your data if you root it . I'm sure that you will find a solution soon.
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I'm not fussed about data. I can back that up again, more concerned about ability to use android pay /Internet banking apps.
Has anybody figured this out yet? My phone is just laying there with no purpose...this is frustrating