Hey, just recently got a brand new S7 Edge financed from T Mobile, OEM unlock is turned on in developer settings. Is there a way to root this device, and if so, what is the safest/best method to do this?
Best method is in link below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/development/rom-t3572739
Akumai said:
Hey, just recently got a brand new S7 Edge financed from T Mobile, OEM unlock is turned on in developer settings. Is there a way to root this device, and if so, what is the safest/best method to do this?
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Turning OEM unlock does nothing but stop security updates. Our bootloader is locked even when OEM unlock is ticked.
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There are two different methods depending on if you are on MM or Nougat.
So choose the appropriate zip package for your OS.
It does make some of the transitions a little leggy, especially the settings app.
Yes you can root. It's not perfect but it's the only method I'm ware of. The link is in my signature. Do yourself a favor and read thru the thread. There is lots of good information.
Success varies from unique device to unique device. Some have had excellent success with minimal setbacks. Others have had poor experiences. So read, read, read and then read some more. I know that's not a popular answer, but it's the safest way for you to understand what's going on, what to expect, and how to accomplish your root with the least amount of grief.
Good luck!
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Will it ever be available?
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Not likely, bootloader is locked and may never become unlocked
Well at least we have root
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ThaHaloMilitia said:
Will it ever be available?
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Lol give up hope never get another AT&T SAMSUNG DEVICE all perm root methods are lost for them. This is fact. AT&T sucks
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kangi26 said:
Not likely, bootloader is locked and may never become unlocked
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So I am new to this stuff and I am wondering what does OEM unlock mean? Does this mean that the boot loader is unlocked? I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge with AT&T sm-G935A and I am trying to figure out if I can use TWRP and I see where you say no but I have found some sites that say yes and I am confused and do not want to brick my phone. I have rooted it just fine but would like custom recovery options if possible. As I said I am new to this and trying to figure it all out. Thanks.
JennHopper09 said:
So I am new to this stuff and I am wondering what does OEM unlock mean? Does this mean that the boot loader is unlocked? I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge with AT&T sm-G935A and I am trying to figure out if I can use TWRP and I see where you say no but I have found some sites that say yes and I am confused and do not want to brick my phone. I have rooted it just fine but would like custom recovery options if possible. As I said I am new to this and trying to figure it all out. Thanks.
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There is no way to get the Qualcomm (US) Galaxy S7's to boot unsigned code. Specifically, Samsung signed code. That means no TWRP or custom ROMs. The engineering kernel (which you rooted with) was leaked and is signed by Samsung, but it will only boot signed kernels. It does, however, make /system read-write so you can add your own system services.
The only good news is that Odin can recover from quite a few situations that would ordinarily brick a phone, but there are no custom recovery options such as what TWRP provides (like a whole ROM backup)
If you want a fully open Galaxy S7 you will have to import one of the Exynos devices, as they are still unlockable for now. However, as Samsung Pay expands, expect those to get locked down at some point in the future.
JennHopper09 said:
So I am new to this stuff and I am wondering what does OEM unlock mean? Does this mean that the boot loader is unlocked? I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge with AT&T sm-G935A and I am trying to figure out if I can use TWRP and I see where you say no but I have found some sites that say yes and I am confused and do not want to brick my phone. I have rooted it just fine but would like custom recovery options if possible. As I said I am new to this and trying to figure it all out. Thanks.
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OEM Unlocking is specifically for "Unlocking" on the carrier side so the device can be used on AT&T/T-Mo/Sprint etc
Bootloader unlocking is a completely different thing.
jshamlet said:
There is no way to get the Qualcomm (US) Galaxy S7's to boot unsigned code. Specifically, Samsung signed code. That means no TWRP or custom ROMs. The engineering kernel (which you rooted with) was leaked and is signed by Samsung, but it will only boot signed kernels. It does, however, make /system read-write so you can add your own system services.
The only good news is that Odin can recover from quite a few situations that would ordinarily brick a phone, but there are no custom recovery options such as what TWRP provides (like a whole ROM backup)
If you want a fully open Galaxy S7 you will have to import one of the Exynos devices, as they are still unlockable for now. However, as Samsung Pay expands, expect those to get locked down at some point in the future.
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OEM Unlock for Custom OS
kangi26 said:
OEM Unlocking is specifically for "Unlocking" on the carrier side so the device can be used on AT&T/T-Mo/Sprint etc
Bootloader unlocking is a completely different thing.
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That's not entirely true. Turning on OEM Unlock warns that using Custom OS will disable functions like Knox and Samsung Pay. I own an AT&T Galaxy s7 Edge (SM-G935A) running official Oreo OS (Android 8.0.0)
What you have described is Carrier unlocking.
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User "elliwigy" doesn't want non-pledge comments on their bounty thread. So I figured we could set up shop here and discuss all of our crazy root rumors. If anyone is wishing to pledge for root, please go here instead: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/bounty-thread-snapdragon-usa-variants-t3598271
Awesome thanks for creating this thread hopefully we will have root soon.
So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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It had a bunch of overheating issues and i think some features may have been mia. the same exploit isn't available here, yet, because it relied on an early build of the 935u model, and there is no such build found for these phones, yet.
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So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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It used a special engineering kernel. That is purchased by certified Samsung repair shops. It was basically worthless. It made the phone run so poorly.
It Never got true root twrp. Doubt the S8 line will either.
How do I know if I have a snapdragon version S8+ ?
I am
T-MOBILE SM-G955U.
Build= SQU1AQFJ see pic
Kjc99 said:
So I heard lasts years S7 snapdragon root wasn't that great is that true? I had the 935F which had roms, kernels, custom recovery etc.... Root was achieved on the snapdragon S7 in a different way... Did they get twrp and roms or just root?.... Definitely keeping my fingers crossed watching these threads
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it never was really rooted only temp root which u have to flash a diff boot.tar and it makes the device lag and overheat i only didnt mention it to keep peoples hopes up. but yea s7 edge usa was never rooted because bl is locked down hard by carriers.
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BaconSeeds said:
it never was really rooted only temp root which u have to flash a diff boot.tar and it makes the device lag and overheat i only didnt mention it to keep peoples hopes up. but yea s7 edge usa was never rooted because bl is locked down hard by carriers.
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temp root means no TWRP u could flash some stock roms with flash fire but usually made the lag battery and overheating worse for s7e
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Peakyboo64 said:
How do I know if I have a snapdragon version S8+ ?
I am
T-MOBILE SM-G955U.
Build= SQU1AQFJ see pic
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All usa variants are snapdragon on samsung always. research also if you click s8+ tmobile thread or your carrier it tells you specs of device on top left
Ty @BaconSeeds! And you are so right. Read, read, read, I have been reading everything I can since getting my S8+ last week. Lol tnx again. For responding.
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BaconSeeds said:
it never was really rooted only temp root which u have to flash a diff boot.tar and it makes the device lag and overheat i only didnt mention it to keep peoples hopes up. but yea s7 edge usa was never rooted because bl is locked down hard by carriers.
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K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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I actually think if we get either root or bootloader unlock we will get both. With how Samsung has the device locked down it is going to take someone finding a new vulnerability that allows to unlock the bootloader or root the device. But it could take a long time to find. Too many lines of code to even count.
Other option is the someone at Samsung releases the kernel source code or some sort of bootloader unlocking software. Right there is a group of debs working hard at it but they are not close. I'm rooting for them but I would not hold your breath.
Also most of the new phone will never get root anymore. LG, Motorola, Google, Samsung, HTC all are going to be completely locked down this year.
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K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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As for AdBlocker I recommend DNS66 its by F-Droid here is link go on youtube and search how to use DNS66 or how to block youtube adds with dns66 completely free 2 : https://f-droid.org/packages/org.jak_linux.dns66/
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It had a bunch of overheating issues and i think some features may have been mia. the same exploit isn't available here, yet, because it relied on an early build of the 935u model, and there is no such build found for these phones, yet.
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It used an eng boot which had issues with overheating, and had logging maxed out.
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I actually think if we get either root or bootloader unlock we will get both. With how Samsung has the device locked down it is going to take someone finding a new vulnerability that allows to unlock the bootloader or root the device. But it could take a long time to find. Too many lines of code to even count.
Other option is the someone at Samsung releases the kernel source code or some sort of bootloader unlocking software. Right there is a group of debs working hard at it but they are not close. I'm rooting for them but I would not hold your breath.
Also most of the new phone will never get root anymore. LG, Motorola, Google, Samsung, HTC all are going to be completely locked down this year.
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Its the htc u11 rooted and TWRP support? Same with the Pixel?
HTC usually always has a root solution. Probably will stay that way...
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K... Thanks for clarifying.... So if by chance we do get root most likely a bigger challenge to unlock the bootloader/add custom recovery ... I guess the thing that pisses me off is the "U1" got lumped in with all the carrier "U" varients... Both have locked bootloader... I've always used exynos Galaxys on my GSM network never had connection issues... Mostly my fault cause I didn't get the international....Any recommendations for youtube ad blockers I've tried adclear but can't downgrade my youtube for some reason...
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I use OGYyoutube for the ads
I've seen the term "temp root" going around. What is that exactly? I want to move a user app into my system folder to make it a system app, and I believe I need root to do this. Is there any way this is possible to do without a full root and bootloader unlocked?
No. "System" is read only.
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I have the SM-G955U on Xfinity Mobile, and they will unlock the bootloader out of the box, as stated in their policy. Just giving everyone a headsup, if you want to try something new. Even funnier, I am doing a 24 month payment plan for my device, with 1 gig data (always on wifi, so it works for me) and my monthly bill is 26.42 lol.
With a unlocked bootloader, you can do an official CF Auto Root right now.
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Do they physically touch the device and do it in front of you? Or does it come out of the box unlocked? I'm trying to see what I can dig up.
Edit. It seems the device came shipped with a eng bootloader. @elliwigy do you think we can use this to our advantage?
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Edit: verifying info, stay posted... Sorry for inconvenience.
Is there any way to find out if my T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Edge is locked or unlocked. Can you tell from the recovery menu or is there some other way. I want to root it but I'm seeing too many conflicting opinions. I can attached pics of whatever screens are needed. Thank you.
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Is there any way to find out if my T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Edge is locked or unlocked. Can you tell from the recovery menu or is there some other way. I want to root it but I'm seeing too many conflicting opinions. I can attached pics of whatever screens are needed. Thank you.
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bootloaders are locked in all US variants S7 and S7 Edge. The only thing been achieved so far is the root and you have to use Eng boot.
Rooted
Been a while since I last posted on this but I ended up going with Max and rooted with his method and it works. :victory: Thank you Max.
http://galaxys7root.com/galaxy-s7-s...e-galaxy-s7-or-s7-edge-on-android-7-0-nougat/
So far I have not had any problems and the phone is working just as good as it did before root. Now to remove all the bloatware.
Hello everyone, this is my first post so please take it easy on me. I have read a lot of threads regarding this phone but haven't seen or heard much about this specific device. From what I read was our BOOTLOADER is locked by the manufacturer & so far that's the major issue? Anyways, id love to see this phone get rooted and enjoy the perks of root.
Model Number: SM-J727T1
ANDROID VERSION: 7.0
BUILD NUMBER: NRD90M.J727T1UVU1AQG1
I can't find any root method what so ever.
Is anyone working on it?
Wondering if there is a similar method like the root on my j3 (cricket) granted that was a touchy root but worked aside from flashlight button not working and changing setting in build.prop to save wifi pass.
Love to see this j727t1 (metropcs) rooted and hopefully a twrp.
Dig in. It's going to be a long wait...
So I can tell. We aren't getting anywhere but I don't know what or where to start working on something. I'd like to develop or study how rooting works or just how to be able to be active in this community. If anyone has pointers please let me know.
Adb might work
I read something about using adb to unlock the bootloader. Only ever used adb once to root LG Stylo 2 it did work but there's a few steps and I don't have access to a computer long enough to find out if that would work on this phone. What about looking at other Android devices that have locked bootloader and see how they got past it.
There's no root for this device. Also, I doubt we will ever see root for this device. It has very small user base. I got mine for free with a free Amazon 1 year activation key, so no complaints.
When turning it on in cold weather, the task switch menu pops up and stays there for couple seconds, which is kind of annoying. Only happens when left in a cold environment. I was looking for root to disable soft-keys and enable on-screen menu key, but no luck.
Completely blown away by how they seem to neuter this j7prime phone which is suppose to be the successor? Hope to see root but it also doesn't seem likely as well.
Anyone know what case works on this phone? seems the ebay listing for j7prime doesn't exactly fit this phone; not surprising anymore since a brand name seems to be different across providers and regions!? Gonna have to buy a non carrier phone from now on.
Umm cases are sometimes difficult to come by but I know they sell cases at the mall near my house at some kiosk, also at Metro PCS, but I bought my case at Wal-Mart maybe about 2 months ago. It was actually an otter box and fits like a glove. This phones decent, sometimes can lag but otherwise I gave up on root hopes.
Only thing that could work
Ok how to do it, but some one could download the firmware from sammobile or what ever. Open the files and find out what codes to put where to have rooted firmware zip back up and upload to the internet that could be the only way around not having oem unlocked. I have downloaded firmware like this for other devices but Idk how to do the to do that exactly.
I made a thread about this already, I searched but might not have used all of the correct criteria to come to this thread at that time but this is what I found.
https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/09/j7-prime-sm-j727t1-nougat-cf-root.html
Psych0Smil3s said:
I made a thread about this already, I searched but might not have used all of the correct criteria to come to this thread at that time but this is what I found.
https://www.androidinfotech.com/2017/09/j7-prime-sm-j727t1-nougat-cf-root.html
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It's pointless, whoever posted that obviously doesn't own the device and hasn't got a clue.
All it's likely in succeeding to do do is soft brick the device if it even flashes at all which is unlikely.
I see unlocked US version has OEM unlock option after 14 days of first activation. There may be a hope to root with Magisk as long as getting correct ROM and boot.img from there.
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I see unlocked US version has OEM unlock option after 14 days of first activation. There may be a hope to root with Magisk as long as getting correct ROM and boot.img from there.
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Nope not gonna happen. Bootloader is locked.
So i subscribed to this thread just to see if people really like this phone. After going to Metropcs and seeing what the latest phones. Turns out that i can't find a good reason to upgrade from the J700. No super Amoled, no front flash, still the same screen size and after playing with it. It just feels like a downgrade, i don't know. The only good thing about it is that it is black and has 32gb of storage which i thought it was going to be different from the 16GB version. Nope, same hardware with 32gb. I suppose the cpu is faster than the J700, but by how much faster?
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Picked up a J727t1 as a backup phone for my note 8. So far it seems fairly decent. I only want root so I can get rid of the MetroPCS splash screen and some built in apps. Aside from that, it runs surprisingly smooth. It's odd that there's no fingerprint reader though.
I'll just have to keep my eye out in this thread. Hopefully someone finds a way to root
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You can debloate, just downgrade to aqg1 and use a root package disabler cause they don't work on current firmware from my tests cause Knox kicks it for me. With it debloated, it eats on average 20% ram idle. You do lose restore from Samsung's side doing it which is a bummer.
Also, I use substratum and Google apps to get a black theme all around (swift black) with Nova launcher and 523 dpi. Sure paid apps, but worth it looking like stock Android.
No root, but there are work arounds if you only Google how to's and what not's
So you're telling me the j727t1 can be downgraded and rooted ( you mention the root package disabler )?
I was just researching to see if there's any unbranded firmware we could flash but I've seen where some have tried in other j7 models and lost 16 of their 32gb storage ( likely wrong pit file? ).
Id even be ok with stock TMobile firmware flashed but it seems all theirs are 16gb models too ( j727t vs j727t1 ). Didn't want to try using Comsey Odin with the TMobile package until I see something more definitive as to whether it works or not.
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Sorry, just a package disabler. Just so use to calling them "root" blah blah. Downgrading does work, I'm just not to sure how far back you can go. Plus all our firmware is 7.0. I'll download the first fw sammobile has to give a few root methods a try if it flashes
Yeah I've heard about flashing other carrier firmwares do work, just haven't tried myself as the 16-32 gb mess is in my way.
I know what I did was a pain, but I feel it's worth it. I only miss root for flashing roms when I needed breaks from the same old
where's the link to root SM-J727T1? This phone does not have oem unlock option so bootloader is locked. Unless an oreo update changes that; I wouldn't mess with it.
I am watching this thread even though i do not own this phone. The fact that there is no oem unlock on this phone makes me wonder if this is how it is going to be on future phones. I was reading regarding about anti-theft security on phones. By not having the option to toggle to oem unlock makes the phone more secure by forcing frp to be enabled once you link your google account to your phone. But this still does not explain why international phones do have this option available though.
In a nutshell, no oem unlock=no root or anything custom. If this is where Samsung is taking things from here on out. It is going to be a long time before anyone can figure out how to force unlock. Otherwise, no more root on Samsung devices.
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I've been trying all day to root my T-Mobile Galaxy J7 (SM-J727T). I've followed multiple guides. None has worked so far. Some of the guides mention ticking the OEM unlock setting but I can't find this setting under developer section. I have also attempted to use fast boot. Is there a root solution for this Samsung model? Help me someone please!
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I've been trying all day to root my T-Mobile Galaxy J7 (SM-J727T). I've followed multiple guides. None has worked so far. Some of the guides mention ticking the OEM unlock setting but I can't find this setting under developer section. I have also attempted to use fast boot. Is there a root solution for this Samsung model? Help me someone please!
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Can't be rooted.
ashyx said:
Can't be rooted.
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Don't feel alone I've tried for 2days now endless time..over it gonna buy a new phone start over..
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Don't feel alone I've tried for 2days now endless time..over it gonna buy a new phone start over..
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I'm not I don't even own the device. I'd never buy a boot loader locked device.
You never know you might get lucky flashing the J327T engineering system image.
If it at least flashes and boots then there's a possibility of root.
It's highly unlikely though and the eng boot from the combo firmware would also be needed.