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** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This has been tested with the Italian firmware released on 4/30/2015, PDA: P905XXUABOD7, CSC: P905ITVABOD7 (of course the language can be set to English after installation). This method should however work for other Lollipop releases as they become available in your region. This method does not trip the knox flag.
Requirements
1- Rooted KitKat (the easiest way to get root is to flash a ROM dated before June 2014 and root it with Towelroot).
2- FlashFire app v 0.17 or higher: The only way to get it is by following the instructions at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
Procedure
1- Make a back up of all your files.
2- Download your Lollipop ROM from Sammobile and unzip the .zip file to get the tar.md5 file. Copy the tar.md5 file to your sdcard.
3- Run FlashFire. Tap the +, Flash Firmware Package, and select the tar.md5 file. It will scan the file and opens a menu of option to choose.
4- Choose: Boot, Recovery, System, Cache, Preloaded/Hidden.
Also choose Highly recommended but optional: Modem Firmware (modem.bin) and Firmware (NON-HLOS). If you select these you should answer NO when it asks you "You are flashing both normal and ..."
The rest should be unchecked. Now tap the check mark at the top right corner of the dialog box.
5- When that is done, FlashFire adds two items to the list of actions: Process Cache and EverRoot. Open process cache and uncheck all the items. Open EverRoot and select Inject SuperSU and unckeck the other options.
6- Tap the + again and choose Wipe. Select System, Dalvik, and Cache. I highly recommend that you check 3rd party apps too, which will erase your existing apps and settings but it will give you a clean install. Do not select Internal storage.
7- Tap and hold to move the boxes containing the actions to get them in this order: Wipe, Flash Firmware Package, followed by the rest.
8- Tap the Reboot box and select Reboot to Recovery.
9- Hit the FLASH sign at the bottom of the page and hit OK. THE SCREEN WILL GO COMPLETELY BLANK DURING THE FLASHING OPERATION. Do not freak out. This is a bug in the tool and will hopefully be fixed in a future version. After 5-10 minutes your tablet reboots. If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.
10- During the first reboot it may take 5-10 minutes before you get the initial setup dialog. (If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.) Complete it and you will be on rooted Lollipop.
TiP: Settings -> General -> Security -> Security Policy Updates -> Uncheck Automatic Updates, and also Settings -> General -> About Device -> Software Updates -> Uncheck Auto Updates
Troubleshooting
If after the upgrade you suspect something does not work, install Flashfire on your rooted lollipop and start from step 4 again.
If you experience random reboots freeze or otherwise disable knox and update programs.
Downgrade
If you are not happy with the results, or something goes wrong, download a KitKat firmware from Sammobile and flash it in ODIN. Make sure to clean cache and data in recovery.
najoor said:
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This has been tested with the Italian firmware released on 4/30/2015, PDA: P905XXUABOD7, CSC: P905ITVABOD7. This method should however work for other Lollipop releases as they become available in your region. This method does not trip the knox flag.
Requirements
1- Rooted KitKat (the easiest way to get root is to flash a ROM dated before July 2014 and root it with Towelroot).
2- FlashFire app v 0.16 or higher: The only way to get it is by following the instructions at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
3- SuperSU update zip version 2.46 or higher.
Procedure
1- Make a back up of all your files
2- Download your Lollipop ROM from Sammobile, unzip it and copy the tar.md5 file to your sdcard
3- Download SuperSU update zip and copy it to the sdcard.
4- Run FlashFire.
5- Tap the +, Flash Firmware Package, and select the tar.md5 file. It will scan the file and opens a menu of option to choose.
6- Choose: Boot, Recovery, System, Cache, Preloaded/Hidden.
Optional: Modem Firmware (modem.bin) and Firmware (NON-HLOS). If you select these you should answer NO when it asks you "You are flashing both normal and ..."
The rest should be unchecked. Now tap the check mark at the top right corner of the dialog box.
7- When that is done, FlashFire adds two items to the list of actions: Process Cache and EverRoot. Open each one and uncheck all the items under both
8- Tap the + again and choose Wipe. Select System, Dalvik, and Cache. I highly recommend that you check 3rd party apps too, which will erase your existing apps and settings but it will give you a clean install. Do not select Internal storage unless you want your internal SD card erased too.
9- Tap the + again, Flash Zip or OTA, and select the SuperSU update Zip. Leave Automount unchecked
10- Tap and hold to move the boxes containing the actions to get them in this order: Wipe, Flash Firmware Package, Flash Zip or OTA, followed by the rest.
11- Hit the FLASH sign at the bottom of the page and hit OK. THE SCREEN WILL GO COMPLETELY BLANK DURING THE FLASHING OPERATION. Do not freak out. This is a bug in the tool and will hopefully be fixed in a future version. After 5-10 minutes your tablet reboots. If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.
12- During the first reboot it may take 5-10 minutes before you get the initial setup dialog. (If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.) Complete it and you will be on rooted Lollipop.
TiP: Settings -> General -> Security -> Security Policy Updates -> Uncheck Automatic Updates, and also Settings -> General -> About Device -> Software Updates -> Uncheck Auto Updates
Downgrade
If you are not happy with the results, or something goes wrong, download a KitKat firmware from Sammobile and flash it in ODIN. Make sure to clean cache and data in recovery.
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Thank you very much for this!
I wonder if could you please attach the odin files as you did with 4.4.2 thread.
Thanks in advance.
I guess Xposed will not work on our lovely Touchwizzed-Lolipop device?
Please let me know if anyone tried it.
perce_ption said:
I guess Xposed will not work on our lovely Touchwizzed-Lolipop device?
Please let me know if anyone tried it.
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Don't need to try.... Straight from the developer...
https://github.com/rovo89/XposedTools/issues/3#issuecomment-96386801
Screenshots
Please can u post screenshots for the updated apps or launcher!!
I have sm-p901
Thanks. Follow the instructions exactly and everything works.
PS: Set from Singapore.
works great, thanks
(sm-p905) italy.
Impossible
can't even register at the website to download the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!!website to d
ownload the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!! HELP!
AdjoX said:
can't even register at the website to download the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!!website to d
ownload the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!! HELP!
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did you try to register from a mobile device? If so try to register from a PC or a laptop and download the files there.
Thanks for the instructions.
Does anyone have a flashable bootloader package? From experience Lollipop is unstable with the old bootloader....at least it was on the N9005.
EDIT: Have successfully upgraded. Initially left the Apps and data but the tablet got stock on "checking connection" during the initial setup. A fectory reset did dix that but also cleared the internal Sd card
Well, I did two simple steps: upgraded up to 5.0.2 and flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50498424&postcount=235 CF-Root via Odin. Works fine.
sudo.sh said:
Well, I did two simple steps: upgraded up to 5.0.2 and flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50498424&postcount=235 CF-Root via Odin. Works fine.
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Pleasee note that flashing CF autoroot trips your knox flag irreversibly, if that is important for you.
najoor said:
Pleasee note that flashing CF autoroot trips your knox flag irreversibly, if that is important for you.
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at the loading?
sudo.sh said:
at the loading?
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The knox is knocked at the first reboot after the Odin flash. For you it shouldn't matter because you have already done it. Not a big deal. People have differing opinions about the consequences of tripping knox. I normally try to keep it unchanged on my devices but I don't have a personal opinion on that.
Yes, the Knox is knocked, and it doesn't matter for me.
sudo.sh said:
Yes, the Knox is knocked, and it doesn't matter for me.
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Will this work for the 905V, Verizon with locked bootloader?
Sent from my SM-P905V using Tapatalk
Works fine, but I had a huge battery consumption until I flashed with Odin the Bootloader, the Kernel and the modem.
aviator1 said:
Works fine, but I had a huge battery consumption until I flashed with Odin the Bootloader, the Kernel and the modem.
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You don't need to flash bootloader, just make sure you flash the modem when you use flashfire.
I did flash the modem in flashfire, then observed huge battery consumption. After that I reflashed the modem plus flashed the kernel the kernel, but the battery went from 80 to 50% in less than two hours using it not more than 1/2 hour, then I flashed the bootloader and consumption was back to normal (approximately 1% consumption per hour in idle mode). I know that the bootloader shouldn't affect the battery consumption, but that's what happened to me.
I seem to be having an issue with the security. After following instructions, upon boot I get an error "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone."
Anyone have any ideas? I'm gonna try getting on a Windows computer and using Odin (I'm on linux)
Edit: I'm back on stock, seems this is blocked by the Verizon bootloader. It's a shame they feel the need to cripple such a good piece of hardware.
Thanks
I tried to root my brother's S5 which was on 5.0 to begin with. Here is what I did:
Odined back to full stock 4.4.2 (NCIG or whatever), booted no problem. Then I rooted, busyboxed, installed safestrap, all worked. Booted into recovery, set up a rom slot, and flashed Alliance 5.0. Then I booted straight into download mode and flashed the OA8 Kernel and firmware via odin and booted the phone back up. It only got to the first boot screen and did the noise thing but didn't continue to the red verizon logo or anything further.
Did I miss a vital step or was I just too impatient waiting for it to boot (waited ~5min)? I figured 5 minutes would be long enough to pass the first boot screen. I put him back onto 4.4.2 rooted for the meantime but need help getting him back to 5.0.
Thanks!
Two problems I can think of. If you installed the rom to any slot other than stock I believe it won't boot properly. Also, Alliance is a deodexed rom which takes 15+ minutes on first boot, so you didn't wait anywhere near long enough.
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!** The following process is only for the G900V Verizon S5 variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
***FlashFire v19 Recommended***
Download:
- G900V_OD5_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900V_OD5_Stock_Deodexed_ROM
Set your screen timeout to 10mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" setting.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (15 - 20mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
- When reporting an issue please always include your starting firmware, FF version, ROM version flashed, and relevant details. Should the flash fail please review FF's last log for errors and include info in your post.
Optional (Flash using FlashFire's "Flash zip or ota" option):
- G900V_OD5_TetherAddOn
- G900V_OD5_Write_to_SDCard
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OD5.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing, the ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you do not already have root access (or to unbrick) you must flash the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar (flash in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)), root with Towelroot (this version does not require internet access), then proceed with the above process.
5. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits: @Dudash - for the system.img used in the ROM and testing.
Try this
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
Follow the procedure below to root your Note 5 with Indian ROM on Android Marshmallow (6.0.1).
It's pretty straight forward. Backup all your data before upgrading as usual. Use USB OTG for backing up.
1. Put the phone in Download mode.
- Power down the device.
- Press and hold > Vol DOWN + HOME + Power button.
- Phone boots up and press Vol UP to proceed.
2. Download CF-Auto-Root by awesome Chainfire
https://download.chainfire.eu/947/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltedd-smn920g.zip
3. Extract the Zip file and then make sure you have all Samsung USB drivers installed. The run Odin.
4. Only AP will be enabled check it and point to the CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltedd-smn920g.tar.md5 file.
5. Once process is complete, phone should reboot. It will reboot 4 to 5 times. But do not worry as this is normal.
6. Once the phone comes backup you should have SuperSU app and your phone should be rooted.
I am assuming that up to this point you've been running on Stock MM. Or upgraded from Stock Lollipop. I personally was running rooted Lollipop and the flashed with a ROM from Samfirmware. Then after rebooting the phone all my data was intact and then rooted using the above method and it's working well!
A bit about this post.
I just want to share the links that was useful to me when I was working on my girlfriends phone. Its an awesome device.
I gathered the links and added some troubleshooting tips that helped me out. I hope it does help you too. Enjoy.
UPDATE 09/21/2017
For firmware, stock images and download needs .
Visit https://desktop.firmware.mobi
It was made by our lord Chainfire.
Stock ROMS for SM-G930W8
Updato Rom Download Collections
Stock Recoveries for Galaxy S7 G930W8 Rogers
Marshmallow 6.0 G930W8VLU2BQB6
Download
Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1
Download
How to extract Recovery from Firmwares
How To Extract Stock Recovery From Samsung Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S7 with Magisk
Click Here for MaxLee Guide or Watch Video Below
Download Root, TWRP, Magisk Kit
Video Link
Troubleshooting on Installing Magisk inside TWRP
Problem: When you can't find the zip files on the internal, external sd or otg.
Symtoms
sd card / otg / internalsd showing as 0 mb or mount error.
you can see folders but not files.
How to fix it
Follow the steps below. WARNING: Wiping DATA will delete your files on your internal storage (emulated sd)
Requirements: Copy Magiskv14 , MagiskManager ,AntirootRemoval inside External SDCARD. Insert in the phone.
Boot to TWRP Recovery (VOLUP+HOME+POWER)
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Press back key, then choose reboot > Recovery
Inside recovery, install the necessary zip files.
How to Restore the Mobile Data and Mobile Hotspot Quick Settings Toggles on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Click here for the full steps
How to Restore to Stock Firmware
Video Link
Tweaks for Battery Life
Disable Wifi Scanning - Settings>Privacy and Safety>Location>Improve Accuracy
https://www.androidcentral.com/fix-battery-life-galaxy-s7
Fix Wifi Lag on S7
Automatic
Set DNS as google using DNS Changer
Manual
Enable Developer mode on your S7 or S7 Edge.
In the new "Developer options" in "Settings" change "Use legacy DHCP client" from OFF to ON.
Anothery Way
Change DNS settings
If the above tips did not work for you, its time to take things to the next level. If the Galaxy S7 is the only device in your Wi-Fi network to suffer from slow speeds, you can try changing the DNS server used on the handset.
For this, you will first have to make the device forget the existing Wi-Fi network. Then, tap on its name to join again, but before you enter the password, tap on ‘Show advanced options.’ Now proceed to tap ‘IP Settings’ and select ‘Static’ from the list. Leave other IP settings as they are, and simply enter the DNS server you’d like to use in the DNS text field area. You can try using Google DNS first (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to see if they fix the Wi-Fi woes on your S7 or not.
Important Tools
ADB Installer
Latest Odin
Samsung USB Drivers
Wireless ADB Root - Download
Magisk Thread
Fix Odin Device Info Fail when Restoring (Credits to Original Poster)
Method 1
Open Odin, place all the necessary files into their slots.
Go the the options tab, make sure "Auto Reboot" IS ticked.
Press "start", but as soon as you do, hold down VolumeDown+Home+Power on your phone.
Odin will fail and your phone will reboot into download mode again.
Now press "Start" in Odin again, and your phone should flash without a problem.
This might take a few attempts to get right.
Method 2 (Another Variation)
Download the stock for your phone.
Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Press volume down to restart phone
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + home button)
Press continue
Install firmware with Odin
Wait for the firmware to be installed
Ready.
How I Rooted my G930W8
Don't skip any of the step.
First clean install the latest Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1 - Guide
Download the MagiskFilesRoot, unzip it in the sdcard, slide it inside your phone
Boot up S7 then setup the normal way
Enable Developer Options - System > About Phone > Build Number > Tap 7 Times, press back.
Select Developer Options then Turn on ADB Debugging & OEM Unlock
Disable the Samsung Factory Reset Protection if you have it enabled
Put phone in download mode
Download TWRP using this twrp-3.1.1-0-herolte.img.tar
Open Odin, uncheck AutoReboot, check AP point to the TWRP we just downloaded. Hit Start
Once its finished, do Recovery Combo (Power + VolumeUp + HomeButton)
It will reboot in TWRP Recovery, flash MagiskV14.zip, if you have problem seeing files wipe DATA and then reboot to recovery again using TWRP, select SDCARD as storage then flash MagiskV14.zip
Reboot the phone, wait 10-15 minutes then install MagiskManager.apk
Optional - Open Magisk Manager, select SuperUser then open Download. Install Busybox by 0sm0sis.
You are now running systemless root
Refer to MaxLee Video on Rooting S7 with Magisk - Guide
Did you manage to root the G930W8 on nougat 7.0 build with this method? I've had nothing but problems attempting to root for the last few days. Tried cf-auto root and this magisk method early on in my attempts with no success. I've just fine a full clean build flash and restore and would really like to root but am worried I'm just going to get no where again and spend hours getting back to where I'm at now...
v2kai said:
Did you manage to root the G930W8 on nougat 7.0 build with this method? I've had nothing but problems attempting to root for the last few days. Tried cf-auto root and this magisk method early on in my attempts with no success. I've just fine a full clean build flash and restore and would really like to root but am worried I'm just going to get no where again and spend hours getting back to where I'm at now...
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Yes. Refer to second post. I'm now running the latest nougat with magiskv14 systemless root. Its better that way, I can still use snapchat and banking applications.
What was the problem you are having?
Xygote said:
Yes. Refer to second post. I'm now running the latest nougat with magiskv14 systemless root. Its better that way, I can still use snapchat and banking applications.
What was the problem you are having?
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Having trouble as well.
I get message "integrity check failed" after flashing magisk via twrp a step 11 then makes me reset the phone but because of the custom recovery it only bootloops.
Then i restart the whole process again only to stop at step 11.
Is there a step i'm missing?
Start all over again, but on step 11 follow this.
Try it this way:
When you boot up to TWRP, swipe allow modification. Flash MagiskV14.zip, then if it says install TWRP app, press "do not install".
If you have problem seeing files wipe DATA and then reboot to recovery again using TWRP, select SDCARD as storage then flash MagiskV14.zip
I tried it but i accidentally let the phone reboot after flashing twrp and it failed the integrity check and started bootlooping. I entered recovery and grabbed the log which i attached here.
So I did the steps again but used this steps from the other guide for exynos models
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow the next step you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to use Systemless DevBase, then do not swipe. Keep it as read only.
Go to Wipe and click on format data. Type "yes" and it will format.
Now go back to home and click on "Reboot" then click on "Recovery" Option.
Then went from step 11 here and what you said to flash magisk and it worked.
My phone is finally debloated.
I tried your steps many times but everytime it's failing. Everytime it fails when installing "system". I've tried with different CSC version firmwares but it failed with each one of them. I', 100% sure that it is G930W8 S7 Flat because it was running on the same version of custom ROMs.
cy56 said:
I tried your steps many times but everytime it's failing. Everytime it fails when installing "system". I've tried with different CSC version firmwares but it failed with each one of them. I', 100% sure that it is G930W8 S7 Flat because it was running on the same version of custom ROMs.
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Same here... I tried it on two different stock roms with no luck.
I almost soft bricked my s7 which was working perfectly before applying the patch. It was giving me dm-verity error at boot...
I was able to flash it back and make it working using full stock rom.
I highly recommend readers to NOT apply the above Magisk Root on their G930W8 (S7).
DeCoDish
sorry if this is in the wrong section i have galaxy s7 its on android 7.0 my power button is broken doesnt work at all i normally dont let my phone power down completley cause of it and it has ive tried rebooting the phone usin volume down and then plugging into computer and it just brings up the charge screen is there any other ways i can get this phone powered on even if i have to download something on my computer i will pleaqse help if possible
Have you tried these suggestions?
https://www.addictivetips.com/android/turn-on-an-android-phone-with-a-broken-power-button/
I just want to confirm this, since it's not explicitly mentioned in the post... When you root it trips KNOX, which locks you out from Disconnect Pro, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay. Does this also mean that Android pay will not work either? Or does this method allow for Android pay to work?
If not, is there a workaround yet?
Scraggarax said:
I just want to confirm this, since it's not explicitly mentioned in the post... When you root it trips KNOX, which locks you out from Disconnect Pro, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay. Does this also mean that Android pay will not work either? Or does this method allow for Android pay to work?
If not, is there a workaround yet?
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There are many reports on the XDA forums that Android Pay works with Magisk systemless root and with tripped Knox on S7 (as opposed to Samsung Pay which will not work once Knox is tripped).
Xygote said:
A bit about this post.
I just want to share the links that was useful to me when I was working on my girlfriends phone. Its an awesome device.
I gathered the links and added some troubleshooting tips that helped me out. I hope it does help you too. Enjoy.
UPDATE 09/21/2017
For firmware, stock images and download needs .
Visit https://desktop.firmware.mobi
It was made by our lord Chainfire.
Stock ROMS for SM-G930W8
Updato Rom Download Collections
Stock Recoveries for Galaxy S7 G930W8 Rogers
Marshmallow 6.0 G930W8VLU2BQB6
Download
Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1
Download
How to extract Recovery from Firmwares
How To Extract Stock Recovery From Samsung Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S7 with Magisk
Click Here for MaxLee Guide or Watch Video Below
Download Root, TWRP, Magisk Kit
Video Link
Troubleshooting on Installing Magisk inside TWRP
Problem: When you can't find the zip files on the internal, external sd or otg.
Symtoms
sd card / otg / internalsd showing as 0 mb or mount error.
you can see folders but not files.
How to fix it
Follow the steps below. WARNING: Wiping DATA will delete your files on your internal storage (emulated sd)
Requirements: Copy Magiskv14 , MagiskManager ,AntirootRemoval inside External SDCARD. Insert in the phone.
Boot to TWRP Recovery (VOLUP+HOME+POWER)
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Press back key, then choose reboot > Recovery
Inside recovery, install the necessary zip files.
How to Restore the Mobile Data and Mobile Hotspot Quick Settings Toggles on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Click here for the full steps
How to Restore to Stock Firmware
Video Link
Tweaks for Battery Life
Disable Wifi Scanning - Settings>Privacy and Safety>Location>Improve Accuracy
https://www.androidcentral.com/fix-battery-life-galaxy-s7
Fix Wifi Lag on S7
Automatic
Set DNS as google using DNS Changer
Manual
Enable Developer mode on your S7 or S7 Edge.
In the new "Developer options" in "Settings" change "Use legacy DHCP client" from OFF to ON.
Anothery Way
Change DNS settings
If the above tips did not work for you, its time to take things to the next level. If the Galaxy S7 is the only device in your Wi-Fi network to suffer from slow speeds, you can try changing the DNS server used on the handset.
For this, you will first have to make the device forget the existing Wi-Fi network. Then, tap on its name to join again, but before you enter the password, tap on ‘Show advanced options.’ Now proceed to tap ‘IP Settings’ and select ‘Static’ from the list. Leave other IP settings as they are, and simply enter the DNS server you’d like to use in the DNS text field area. You can try using Google DNS first (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to see if they fix the Wi-Fi woes on your S7 or not.
Important Tools
ADB Installer
Latest Odin
Samsung USB Drivers
Wireless ADB Root - Download
Magisk Thread
Fix Odin Device Info Fail when Restoring (Credits to Original Poster)
Method 1
Open Odin, place all the necessary files into their slots.
Go the the options tab, make sure "Auto Reboot" IS ticked.
Press "start", but as soon as you do, hold down VolumeDown+Home+Power on your phone.
Odin will fail and your phone will reboot into download mode again.
Now press "Start" in Odin again, and your phone should flash without a problem.
This might take a few attempts to get right.
Method 2 (Another Variation)
Download the stock for your phone.
Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Press volume down to restart phone
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + home button)
Press continue
Install firmware with Odin
Wait for the firmware to be installed
Ready.
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I followed these directions exactly but when I boot into TWRP and attempt to install the Magisk.zip I recieve the following errors stating "could not mount /data partition" then causing the phone to bootloop until I flash the stock firmware again.
Why is this happening?
benberger88 said:
So I did the steps again but used this steps from the other guide for exynos models
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow the next step you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to use Systemless DevBase, then do not swipe. Keep it as read only.
Go to Wipe and click on format data. Type "yes" and it will format.
Now go back to home and click on "Reboot" then click on "Recovery" Option.
Then went from step 11 here and what you said to flash magisk and it worked.
My phone is finally debloated.
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can you clarify(link to) what combination of steps you used to achieve a successful root? I havent attempted again since my last attempt but it sounds like you had some success. If you'd share it'd be really helpful and appreciated. Would really like to get root back on my phone
also just to clarify, I'm on nougat 7.0 with security patch Nov 1, 2017
Thanks
Avengement said:
I followed these directions exactly but when I boot into TWRP and attempt to install the Magisk.zip I recieve the following errors stating "could not mount /data partition" then causing the phone to bootloop until I flash the stock firmware again.
Why is this happening?
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If its first time TWRP installation then you need to Format data (Caution: Format data will format the Phone internal storage and you need to backup files first if you have in phone storage like photos video and etc) After formatting data it Will allow to read and write the data partition). Further once you Flash TWRP then Super SU or Magist (Root) is compulsory to boot normal unless its bootloop
Any of you recommend holding off on the root till the Oreo update? Also, does rooting change the kernel to a different one? I wanna avoid battery/performance issues if I can by staying on the stock kernel.
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If its first time TWRP installation then you need to Format data (Caution: Format data will format the Phone internal storage and you need to backup files first if you have in phone storage like photos video and etc) After formatting data it Will allow to read and write the data partition). Further once you Flash TWRP then Super SU or Magist (Root) is compulsory to boot normal unless its bootloop
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How do you format the drive? What type of file system do you format it to? At what point in this tutorial is this done?
hi
can someone confirm a procedure for rooting s7 on exynos cpu
would be more than appreciated
thanks
nate
I want to know the EXACT battery capacity(as in battery health) left in my s7 edge battery.unrooted stock nougat. Don't at all mind if computer is needed.Help?
go to the play store and download phone info and go to personal tab and it will tell you
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-...ernel-t3706089
The goal of this is to give you better performance and battery, and now supports ALL S7s!!!
I have included into the script where it will create a file craz_test.log which will tell if and when the script has ran at boot in /data
I have also implemented into the script where it will run the script every 3 minutes (180 seconds) as the kernel will reset itself often.
Thanks to @kevp75 for the help with troubleshooting and making things easier
HUGE thanks to @king3opobn for providing information and testing on the Exynos variant!
Instructions -
- Download .zip
- Flash with FlashFire
- Enjoy
A very in-depth explanation of what everything does can he found here
Downloads -
* I will be keeping the two latest versions up, PM me if you need an older version.
Qualcomm V1.6.2 -
Download https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754460586
Exynos V1.6.2 -
Download https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657583069
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Originally Posted by Mort015
Idk if you have G935F or G935W8. The links in Step 2 are for G935F. I did not found the files for G935W8.
If you want to fix it here is what i did:
STEP 1 - ROOT IT!
1. Download Magisk zip and pull it to your Sd card or internal storage
2. Flash TWRP via Odin (put it in "AP"). Be sure to disable auto reboot in odin. If it says PASS!, hold the 3 keys (volume up + home + power) wait until twrp screen appears. (Your Warranty is now void)
3. Now flash the Magisk zip and reboot your device.
**LINKS:**
ODIN 13.3:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att...mentid=4431749
TWRP FOR S7edge Exynos ODIN Flashable:
https://eu.dl.twrp.me/hero2lte/twrp-...ro2lte.img.tar
Magisk:
https://androidfilebox.com/download/2272/
**All these downloads will start directly bc i choosed direct links**
**You have successfully rooted your S7edge!**
STEP 2 - UPDATE BL AND MODEM (FIX STANDBY DRAIN)
1. Boot your S7edge into Download mode
*Volume down + home + power*
A blue screen with a triangle appears. Press Volume Up key and its in Download mode
2. Flash latest Oreo Bootloader (ERF4) and Modem (EREO) via odin (!!be sure to disable "NANO EREASE" in Odin!!)
Put the Bootloader file into "BL" and Modem file into "CP" and hit Start
2. Let it reboot normally
**LINKS:**
Bootloader ERF4:
•G935F:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11050483647474827870
(IF YOUR MODEL IS G935W8 SKIP THIS STEP - MAYBE OTHER CAN PROVIDE LATEST BL AND MODEM FOR G935W8)
•G935W8:
Not Found?
Modem EREO:
•G935F:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11050483647474827874
(IF YOUR MODEL IS G935W8 SKIP THIS STEP - MAYBE OTHER CAN PROVIDE LATEST BL AND MODEM FOR G935W8)
•G935W8:
Not Found?
**You have successfully updated your bootloader and Modem - Cell Standby drain is fixed!**
STEP 3 - "FIX" ANDROID SYSTEM DRAIN
1. Download TGP Kernel for Galaxy S7edge and put it to your Sd card or internal storage.
2. Shut down and boot into TWRP Recovery
3. Flash TGP Kernel
My Choices in Aroma:
•Magisk root
•Clear root data from previous root
I didnt select MTweaks or other stuff. I only picked the 2 options above
------Just select Magisk and choose Delete Root data (from previous root). Deselect all other things ----
4. Wipe DALVIK/ART CACHE
5. Reboot and youre Done!?
**LINKS:**
TGP KERNEL FOR S7/S7edge Exynos (G93XX/F/FD/W8):
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528042735
**You have Successfully "Fixed" Android System Battery drain!**
--------THATS IT--------
If you want to get more better Standby results, install ForceDoze app from Play Store and just activate it.
My result: 7h 40min SOT
i used my phons the whole day. It didnt had much standby time..... but with this Setup, my S7 Battery life is like Nougat.
I am not responsible for any damages. Do it at your own Risk
Btw. I forgot a step:
Install this Magisk module:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/app...3766883/page39
and this for better
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-...ernel-t3706089