I've been looking around and can't find much about the 935v version compared to the others. Is there something about this version that makes it not rootable or am I just not looking hard enough? I'd like to be able to remove the bloatware and put custom fonts and such on the phone. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Rooting method for the Snapdragon 820-based models in the US including SM-G935A/T/P/R/V/U
Main thread: Root s7 at&t g930a & g935a. There are other threads in device-specific sections.
This root method involves using an engineered boot image that doesn't trip Knox if you do it right, however the bootloader is locked so flashing custom ROMs is still not possible.
Cosmic Blue said:
here is your answer
Rooting method for the Snapdragon 820-based models in the US including SM-G935A/T/P/R/V/U
Main thread: Root s7 at&t g930a & g935a. There are other threads in device-specific sections.
This root method involves using an engineered boot image that doesn't trip Knox if you do it right, however the bootloader is locked so flashing custom ROMs is still not possible.
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Unfortunately I can't get odin to recognize my device. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I go into download mode, press up on the volume button, open odin, and plug into my PC right?
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I recently purchased a new samsung s4 i9505 and it came pre installed with the knox bootloader. i have previosuly owned a samsung device when knox did not exist and rom flashing was good fun.
i understand if i decide to flash roms , then knox will void my warranty.
apart from that is thier any other concerns which i should make note off should i go down the route of flashing custom roms? also, is it still worth it to flash custom roms for improved performance? or has samsung's own firmware become good enough?
You won't receive any more OTA updates from Samsung. Not that there are any for the S4 anymore..
I believe custom roms still offer better performance than touchwiz.
Driver15 said:
I recently purchased a new samsung s4 i9505 and it came pre installed with the knox bootloader. i have previosuly owned a samsung device when knox did not exist and rom flashing was good fun.
i understand if i decide to flash roms , then knox will void my warranty.
apart from that is thier any other concerns which i should make note off should i go down the route of flashing custom roms? also, is it still worth it to flash custom roms for improved performance? or has samsung's own firmware become good enough?
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Flashing roms via ODIN don't void your warranty. Flashing custom recovery, yes.
GDReaper said:
You won't receive any more OTA updates from Samsung. Not that there are any for the S4 anymore..
I believe custom roms still offer better performance than touchwiz.
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thanks for the reply.
My phone came out of the box with 4.4.2 pre installed. I have had a notification for OTA update which i believe would likely be 5.0 lollipop. However, i thought i would withold until i can understand any advanatages on my current firmware.
i seem to be bothered by the slight lag and stutter on my current os, i hope that the world of flashing roms would resolve this but there seems to be a large variety of roms available, which would you recommend, although i plan on randomly selecting a few.
Joku1981 said:
Flashing roms via ODIN don't void your warranty. Flashing custom recovery, yes.
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Thanks for the headsup, would i still be able to flash a custom kernel without voiding warranty? or is that out the question due to be on a locked bootloader?
If you have a locked bootloader you either have an AT&T or Verizon S4. The locked bootloader makes root virtually impossible, so you wouldn't be flashing much of anything. There are ways to work around the bootloader in the AT&T and Verizon S4 forums.
With that out the way, a custom kernel will trip Knox as the custom kernel changes SEAndroid from Enforcing to Permissive.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If you have a locked bootloader you either have an AT&T or Verizon S4. The locked bootloader makes root virtually impossible, so you wouldn't be flashing much of anything. There are ways to work around the bootloader in the AT&T and Verizon S4 forums.
With that out the way, a custom kernel will trip Knox as the custom kernel changes SEAndroid from Enforcing to Permissive.
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I have a uk version of the samsung s4 so i am asuming that i dont have a locked bootloader. is thier any way of checking to be sure that i dont have a locked bootloader?
Sure. Check Download Mode. As long as you don't have either of the following model numbers you should be good to go: SGH-I337, SCH-I545.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Sure. Check Download Mode. As long as you don't have either of the following model numbers you should be good to go: SGH-I337, SCH-I545.
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ive entered download mode but thier does not seem to be any mention of the bootloader version?.
Bootloader version is irrelevant. Unless you have one of the two devices mentioned in my previous post, your bootloader is unlocked. Going into Download Mode will give you the model number of your S4.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Bootloader version is irrelevant. Unless you have one of the two devices mentioned in my previous post, your bootloader is unlocked. Going into Download Mode will give you the model number of your S4.
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thanks for the clarifying. So in summary i can flash roms and kernels freely without issues , regardless of my phone coming with the knox bootloader from factory on 4.4.2.
It definetly is not linked with either network AT&T or Verizon
So the only issue i will face is the chance of tripping knox.
Knox is the only thing you have to deal with. So flash away.
Hi, and thanks for reading. i would like to know if theres a way of rooting the celphone Samsung Galaxy J3 SM-J320VPP. ive see Threads on sucefully rooting others models but not this one
I agree any dev out there want to let me know what you might possibly need in order to begin to exploit the boot loader. I know that the Samsung n4 fix is for a different chipset but there has to be a way to bypass Verizon's DMV so I can dump the boot loader and system and upload it for the community. I really really like this phone for its price point and I don't feel like that it should be let to the side because it's not a flagship. I'm not a dev but I'm also not new to the capabilities of this community. Any Assistance would be great
My issue is somewhat different, I have a banking app that reports my J3 as rooted (no other apps do) and I need a way to reverse or work around this flaw. The banking app does state for Galaxy S5 model that Android 6 Marshmallow is needed and I know I'm only on 5.1.1, but I'm not sure if the kernel and baseband used are the same.
Any help or advice appreciated. Or if I can root, update to 6 and then unroot to resolve this.
Any news? Just bought this phone on Verizon
No rooting so far. Kingo- and Kingroot APKs and PC versions fail to root, no custom recovery to flash SuperSU, and no vulnerabilities to exploit. I've had this phone for about 5 months now, and nothing sticks. But that's the way it goes with Verizon- branded devices - because the boot loader is locked there isn't much that can be done. The most I've been able to do is "convert" it to a SM-J320V by flashing that firmware via Odin. Still can't use non-Verizon SIMs though.
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No rooting so far. Kingo- and Kingroot APKs and PC versions fail to root, no custom recovery to flash SuperSU, and no vulnerabilities to exploit. I've had this phone for about 5 months now, and nothing sticks. But that's the way it goes with Verizon- branded devices - because the boot loader is locked there isn't much that can be done. The most I've been able to do is "convert" it to a SM-J320V by flashing that firmware via Odin. Still can't use non-Verizon SIMs though.
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Does converting it allow you to use Verizon MVNO Sims without paying the ransom for a month of verizon prepaid service first to activate the phone ? I know you said no non Verizon sims but nkt sure if you meant MVNO too
I've rooted every phone I've ever gotten, mainly for adblockers.
I'm aware Samsung has e-fuses for knox in the past and I had no use for it. However, I'm new to s7 and not sure about private mode or any other new knox feature since note4.
Is there a way to root stock so I can install adblockers but not break knox or other features? What all will break exactly?
Furthermore, is it just root at this time or recoveries too? I don't even want to flash anything, just get root.
I have the master USA race T-Mobile version. I hear so far that it's only the Int'l models that have recoveries atm
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Anything that modifies the kernel will cause the efuse to break including rooting and recoveries because of dm verify.
currently snapdragon S7E can not be rooted effectively because the bootloader is locked and most developers will not touch them for now. Maybe in the future.
HI. I have a question regarding my s7 edge on sprint (SM-G935P) and to whether or not anyone has found a stable rooting method for it. Im somewhat experienced in this kind of topic as i have rooted my phone multiple times and have found success but all methods resulted in a very laggy phone. So im not new to this but could use a little more knowledge. From what i know, the root methods used to root the snapdragon models of the s7 and s7 edge are using ENG Boot and in result, that's why devices are not as stable as they are on stock firmware. Because of locked bootloaders and from my understanding, there is no way to root without a laggy phone. Unless you were to unlock your phone, there's no way of rooting without lag? Also, from what i gathered up is that you can convert a SM-G935P model phone to a SM-G935U. G935U is the unlocked firmware? If so, if i try to root will i keep the sprint service? I may sound silly right now but im posting this to better understand if any one of you have found a rooting method which eliminates all lag or as much lag as possible. If there's is nothing i will probably be better off sticking to my stock s7 edge like i have been for awhile now. I have found this though and im curious to know if this has anything to do with my post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/successful-root-g935u-g935uueu4bqd2-t3598647
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HI. I have a question regarding my s7 edge on sprint (SM-G935P) and to whether or not anyone has found a stable rooting method for it. Im somewhat experienced in this kind of topic as i have rooted my phone multiple times and have found success but all methods resulted in a very laggy phone. So im not new to this but could use a little more knowledge. From what i know, the root methods used to root the snapdragon models of the s7 and s7 edge are using ENG Boot and in result, that's why devices are not as stable as they are on stock firmware. Because of locked bootloaders and from my understanding, there is no way to root without a laggy phone. Unless you were to unlock your phone, there's no way of rooting without lag? Also, from what i gathered up is that you can convert a SM-G935P model phone to a SM-G935U. G935U is the unlocked firmware? If so, if i try to root will i keep the sprint service? I may sound silly right now but im posting this to better understand if any one of you have found a rooting method which eliminates all lag or as much lag as possible. If there's is nothing i will probably be better off sticking to my stock s7 edge like i have been for awhile now. I have found this though and im curious to know if this has anything to do with my post?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/successful-root-g935u-g935uueu4bqd2-t3598647
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It depends on what version you are using at this time. That U root only works if your sprint phone has a binary version of 4, sprint updated the binary in December. That makes all sprint S7E phones that received that December update unable to root as they were updated to binary 5. To find out what what binary version you have, go to setting and about phone. Look for the updated version (it should start with G935P), The 5th to the last number will have either a 4 or 5 on it. If it has a 4, you can root it, if it has a 5, you cannot root it. The U root will work on all American phones as it is programed for GSM and CDMA phones. You may lose all those "awesome" sprint apps when you use the U root flash.
I am very curious on this issue also. I just moved from Colorado to Wyoming and Sprint does not offer unlimited data roaming, so I want to unlock and maybe transfer services to another company, AT&T and Verizon are the two that seem to provide direct service here. But the rooting issue would be a possible huge advantage, maybe....
Sm-g35p, smg935pvpu6RB2
Hi there any to root this phone with magisk?
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Ok, ive scoured the internet and got conflicting results. However, Im not a pro, and it appears you have the low down on the current root status. So here is my question for anybody that can help. I have the Sprint S7 edge (SM-G935P), and Im pretty sure Im on the number 5 bianary, so it appears that Im stuck. But please clarify, does this mean that there is no way to root my phone period? What if I dont go to the "U" firmware? Or better yet, isnt it possible to rollback to a different firmware, to marshmallow or something, and then go from there? I heard you can roll back if you have a "pit" file or something? Can anybody offer me any way to get rooted? Im sure I can follow the instructions if I can find any, Ive rooted plenty, but so far I havent found any options. Thanks.
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Sorry I didn't get back sooner, I don't go to the sprint part of the forums as much anymore.
At the time, the U Firmware was the only way you could get root. The root method has changed but it still requires the same or lower binary version than the rooted rom. If you are binary 5 and the other ones are 4 you will not be able to root. From what I've seen so far, verizon and the U firmware is still binary 4. What makes this worse, is once you are on a higher binary version, you can no longer downgrade (I've tried during bricking). I have tried a pit file with a non sprint phone and could not get the phone to downgrade either.
Right now you can either wait and see if they upgrade to binary 5 and root then, or you can get an unlocked verizon s7 edge and get root. Both are not the greatest of options
It gets worse... Getting root on a newer phone is not like the older days. I am rooted and all I can use is an altered stock rom. Because the bootloader is locked you cannot use custom recovery and roms like lineage and crDroid. So even if you get root, depending on what you want to do, you will still be limited.
5th number from the right on mine is a 6.
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5th number from the right on mine is a 6.
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Me too. I'm fed up with not having root. I not having a easy tether for wireless (BT is too limited) I has cost me on several occasions. I am actively looking for a new phone.
This entire phone is a step backward coming from the Note 4. I lost battery changing on the fly, reliable root / roms, and hotspot, and etc.
Sprint logo change
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I have sm-g935p , s7 edge sprint
I want to remove sprint logo
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Mine shows up in stock recovery as g935PVPS5BQK1 . anyone know exactly which custom recovery and root method for this is? If I'm in right area then that's fine for me I'll continue as is but just wanted to make absolutely sure before I carry on.
Sprint
I removed the logo but I had to unlock the cell phone
Hey guys, just looking for some opinions here on whether or not people think it's worth it to root the s7 Edge right now. I just picked one up and it has MM and binary 4 on it, so I figure I need to decide if I want to root it before taking any updates. Does the official oreo seem decent? Is there any way to make touchwiz feel less touchwiz-y without root? Thanks!
I would advise to not update to any build after october 2017 if you plan on switching between carriers other than sprint as sprint is the only carrier to have updated the bootloader to 5 and many seem to believe the others won't. rooting is possible either way.
Thanks, so downgrading the bootloader is not possible once it's been updated even with root? I see on sammobile that there are several 935U firmware versions for sprint that are 7.0 but have binary 4, are these viable options? I do have a gear S3 so i would like to not lose samsung pay/S-Health, that still happens when rooted right?
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Thanks, so downgrading the bootloader is not possible once it's been updated even with root? I see on sammobile that there are several 935U firmware versions for sprint that are 7.0 but have binary 4, are these viable options? I do have a gear S3 so i would like to not lose samsung pay/S-Health, that still happens when rooted right?
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Correct, once you update to any G935P firmware QJ3 or above you will be stuck unable to install any other firmware and unable to downgrade whatsoever, even with root...Trust me i'm stuck in this particular issue atm as I obtained this parts phone with the sprint motherboard that had QJ3 firmware with the bootloader 5 on it and now am unable to use it on my verizon account leaving me with having to obtain another motherboard. the 935U firmwares are completely viable options, they are just debloated and come without carrier modifications, If you need any assistance with anyting further i'd be glad to help, i don't proclaim to be a pro, but after months of research and trails on the G935P I've learned quite a bit on the do's and don'ts lol.
You are awesome, thank you! Are the roms posted in the general s7 edge section working for the sprint variant? The specific forum for the G935P is very dead. Im just weighing pros and cons of rooting, if there are good roms that improve performance and battery life available and magisk is working I think it'd be worth it to root for me
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You are awesome, thank you! Are the roms posted in the general s7 edge section working for the sprint variant? The specific forum for the G935P is very dead. Im just weighing pros and cons of rooting, if there are good roms that improve performance and battery life available and magisk is working I think it'd be worth it to root for me
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I would look more into the roms listed under verizon and at&t variants of the S7E, they are more active and most roms are made with multi-carrier support...they will say in the installation guides, but the ones listed in the general forums are mainly for the international versions if i'm not mistaken.
Also, check the forums for the S7 Flat version as they seem to be more active and most of the guides/roms apply to both variants, also confirm that in their respective guides.
I just checked for updates on my SMG930P today and it looks as if Sprint is now binary 6!? Hopefully this is a hint that the rest are moving to binary 5 for Oreo. I'm going to wait on this update just in case. G930PVPU6BRD2 is the latest update that just popped up for me.
I just wanted to verify if I flash G935UUEU4BRD1 Firmware I will still be on binary 4 which will allow me to switch carries and achieve root? Is sammobile the only reputable resource for these firmwares? Seems like they charge a bit much. Thanks guys