I have a G930P with PC5 firmware, BUT my phone is unlocked, since I live in Mexico and use a different carrier. I see some threads ponting that I should upgrade to PE1 and then root, but I don't know If I could get my phone locked again to Sprint. Or maybe I should upgrade to Nougat and try rooting then?
I finally found a rooting method that works. I have a G930P boost on Nougat (QC1)
Check it out: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/sm-g935p-spr-root-nougat-7-0-data-t3568780
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Hi, I've been searching for a solution for failed Lollipop update on my AT&T device. I bought my device with AT&T and switched to T-mobile with sim unlock a year later. I'm currently running N900A...NC2 (4.4.2). My device is rooted but i haven't done much after rooting it except removing some bloatware. I'm able to download the OTA update that AT&T is pushing (at least i think its the lollipop update). However, after download the installation fails. I don't know if this is because i'm not with AT&T any longer or is it because my device is rooted. Tried calling T-mobile with no avail. Wondering what my options are at this point.
I read in a thread here that DO NOT FLASH other carrier's stock firmware with ODIN. How true is that? I'm pretty novice at Android devices. So any help/suggestion is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Root can stop OTA.
ATT note forum is here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att
Hi I just bought second hand verizon galaxy s7 flat SM-G930V , the sim has been unlocked so I can use any sim card on it, it runs android 6.0.1 , baseband version is G930VVRS4APH1, I want to root it, install xposed and debloat it, my questions are:
1-if I follow this method, does it affect the baseband, I mean will my sim still be unlocked? or do I have to unlock it again?
2-if I upgrade to nougat does it also upgrade the baseband, and will it also relock the sim? if so can I unlock it?
thanks
3-which one should I flash the V version or U version? I mean Verizon fw or Unlocked fw
Bronnel said:
Hi I just bought second hand verizon galaxy s7 flat SM-G930V , the sim has been unlocked so I can use any sim card on it, it runs android 6.0.1 , baseband version is G930VVRS4APH1, I want to root it, install xposed and debloat it, my questions are:
1-if I follow this method, does it affect the baseband, I mean will my sim still be unlocked? or do I have to unlock it again?
2-if I upgrade to nougat does it also upgrade the baseband, and will it also relock the sim? if so can I unlock it?
thanks
3-which one should I flash the V version or U version? I mean Verizon fw or Unlocked fw
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I would go with the u firmware also if you want Xposed then you have to be on Android 6.0.1
My SM-G930A automatically updated from Marshmallow to Nougat and it continues to automatically install updates without my consent (I loved Marshmallow). I've been looking around on the forums here for days and from what I've seen, you can't downgrade firmware on a phone with a locked bootloader such as the SM-G930A running on AT&T's network. All I am trying to do is run Marshmallow and prevent my phone from ever updating out of it. Can this be done? If it is impossible with a SM-G930A, could it at least be done with a SM-G930U, while still utilizing AT&T as my service provider? Thanks.
To whoever answers this: I owe you my life.
Can anyone answer this? Plz halp.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...ate-phones-t3651700/post73335507#post73335507
Just Odin pk1 and disable the fw update packages
what are the benefits in keeping the phone to marshmallow ? sorry but a bit confused
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
illkonikon said:
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
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You cannot root or flash twrp You have upgraded your device to far and cannot downgrade to root either
SOL get a older firmwared S8 or new device
illkonikon said:
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
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You have a snapdragon version that has a locked bootloader, there is no current standalone root method, if you have the latest bootloader installed then the mentioned methods you've used won't work as they haven't patched it yet. Blame the network providers for all this.
same issue
hey i got the same problem im trying to root my canadian varient s8 and im having no luck
this is my baseband information:
samsung/dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan:8.0.0/R16NW/G950WVLS5BSA1:user/release-keys
is it even possible to root this version of s8 if so how cuz everything i tried is not working
Xshady420 said:
hey i got the same problem im trying to root my canadian varient s8 and im having no luck
this is my baseband information:
samsung/dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan:8.0.0/R16NW/G950WVLS5BSA1:user/release-keys
is it even possible to root this version of s8 if so how cuz everything i tried is not working
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5th digit back from end is bootloader revision there is now a method of rooting nougat only. No oreo or pie. Fortuanatly the method installs safestrap where you can flash a nougat system img. Su and busybox. On top of a revision 5 combination nougat bootloader. Look up s8 safestrap edl
As a side note more than likely you will convert your model to a U model instead of a w
I have a question. I have the Unlocked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 (didn't realise it was AT&T until I received it and turned it on) and when I go to update the software it says it is up to date but it is not. How do I update my software? I am not rooted or anything, the phone is in its normal state.
Is it an unlocked S8 with AT&T firmware or an unlocked AT&T S8? Also, what carrier are you using?
Either way, you can use Odin to flash the newest firmware. Search Updato.com for the firmware for G950U (AT&T variant if you want bloat) or for the G950U1 if you want actual unlocked firmware with no bloat. However, the newest that they have posted if CRF5 and CG3 just came out the other day.
I asked about carrier because:
If you're running on Tmobile for example, use the tmobile firmware. You'll have bloat but you'll get all the features and you'll be good to go on updates.
If you're using Tmobile and want Unlocked firmware download the TMO coded U1 firmware and again, you'll be good with updates.
@jpcdeux I would think it has AT&T firmware because it came with a few AT&T apps on it. However, it is not locked to at&t so I am able to use it in my country (St. Kitts).
Would I have to root?
No, rooting is not required to flash unlocked firmware
Thanks much @jpcdeux