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Samsung Galaxy J3 SM-J320VPP Root help

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.

209pcs said:
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

S7 reroot for undetected hotspot service?

Originally posted in XDA Assist. Was asked to register and come to this page and post my query here.
Along time ago I rerooted my S4, so that i could have unlimited data through the S4 Hotspot. Ihave to say it worked like a charm. I have just purchased a S7. ( OCT-2016)
I wish the S7 to perform the same function that the S4 did for all those years. I first heard that" S7 cant be done". But i knew in time guys like XDA would come up with a way to do it. I recently heard that it is now possible. So first step i took was throwing in some keywords in youtube. I found alot of video in this regards.
As of today: My goal is to have the S7 hotspot feature turned on with out sprint knowing ( charging/monitoring ) my hotspot is on.
What method is the safest route to do this? A great step by step video would be awesome. I followed the steps for the S4. So Im hoping the steps for the S7 will be similar.
The guy in this video says that in time there will be better methods.
( MAX LEE - How to Root Qualcomm Galaxy S7/S7 Edge! [AT&T/T-Mobile/Sprint/Verizon]
And will his method provide the Undetected hotspot usage?
I tried the foxfi app but it required me to pay for hotspot to be on.
Please point me in the right direction. Thanks for your time.
I simply just want my S7 to turn on hotspot have access to my unlimited data. And sprint not know the wiser.

No one?

No need to root you phone. You should try the unlocked firmware. Hotspot can be enabled without rooting. There's an app called Shortcut Master Lite that you can use to enable the hotspot on the unlocked firmware. The thread below has all the info on the unlocked firmware and Shortcut Master Lite.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s7/help/bloat-free-firmware-930u-tried-t3428974
There are links to the unlocked firmware in the above thread, but they are older versions. I would recommend flashing a newer version of the unlocked firmware which you can download from here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/97557/G930UUEU2APG9_G930UOYM2APG9_SPR/
This isn't the latest firmware, but you can just check for system update once you get it loaded and there will be another update that should download and install.
Good Luck.

thank you for that info. However. I attempted to root my phone. and now it doesnt recognize the sprint carrier or lte signal. it wont make calls or surf web. So now im stuck with a phone thats telling me it detects unathorized changes and to restart to redo changes. but when I do that. nothing changes. So now Im screwed. only thing i can think of is installing the original stock firmware. But Im going to assume thats an impossible task.

from what i can tell shortcut master lite doesnt work. I found the place to add the ,dun. but the option was greyed out. not clickable.

finnbogg said:
from what i can tell shortcut master lite doesnt work. I found the place to add the ,dun. but the option was greyed out. not clickable.
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You have to be on the unrooted unlocked firmware for Shortcut Master Lite to work. You CAN'T root the unlocked firmware, as you discovered, and you don't need to if all you want is hotspot. Shortcut Master Lite does work on the stock unlocked firmware. You should be able to re-flash the full unlocked firmware and be good to go.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/97557/G930UUEU2APG9_G930UOYM2APG9_SPR/

Hiding root

I installed Android 7.0 Nougat (build G930PVPU4BQH1) on my Samsung Galaxy S7 (Sprint SM-G930P) and used an eng-boot method as described in this how-to guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ed-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502/post71287574
With the help of the root.bat file provided by that guide and its wonderful tweaks, it was probably the smoothest, least-complicated process like this I've ever had with this phone. I used Bloatware Remover to make a few personal adjustments, as well as adding "dun" to the APN types to get mobile hotspot working w/o the $99999/mo subscription. The whole thing beat (my) record time, taking only about an hour to get everything back in working order.
I would like to know if anyone has found a way to hide root from as many things as possible, like "safety net", by using magisk or hidesu or another method on the Galaxy S7 or S8 (snapdragon models). Ideally, I would like to have Xposed on here, but I know that is going to take some time (if it ever really happens...)
Sprint offered me a free upgrade to the S8, so in the case that I can do it with the S8, I will go ahead and upgrade. If not, I am definitely considering switching to a Google Pixel 2 XL (after the screen burn-in issue gets fixed, haha).
So anyway, I just want to know if it is feasible that root could be hidden on a device with a locked boot loader (like S7/8) or if I should just plan on the Pixel 2 XL.
Thoughts and opinions?

tarocco said:
I installed Android 7.0 Nougat (build G930PVPU4BQH1) on my Samsung Galaxy S7 (Sprint SM-G930P) and used an eng-boot method as described in this how-to guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ed-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502/post71287574
With the help of the root.bat file provided by that guide and its wonderful tweaks, it was probably the smoothest, least-complicated process like this I've ever had with this phone. I used Bloatware Remover to make a few personal adjustments, as well as adding "dun" to the APN types to get mobile hotspot working w/o the $99999/mo subscription. The whole thing beat (my) record time, taking only about an hour to get everything back in working order.
I would like to know if anyone has found a way to hide root from as many things as possible, like "safety net", by using magisk or hidesu or another method on the Galaxy S7 or S8 (snapdragon models). Ideally, I would like to have Xposed on here, but I know that is going to take some time (if it ever really happens...)
Sprint offered me a free upgrade to the S8, so in the case that I can do it with the S8, I will go ahead and upgrade. If not, I am definitely considering switching to a Google Pixel 2 XL (after the screen burn-in issue gets fixed, haha).
So anyway, I just want to know if it is feasible that root could be hidden on a device with a locked boot loader (like S7/8) or if I should just plan on the Pixel 2 XL.
Thoughts and opinions?
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Magisk will not work, as it modifies the boot image, and the locked bootloader doesn't allow the phone to boot with modified boot images. As of right now, there is no way to hide root completely with Xposed, and apps like SUhide won't work on this locked bootloader phone, as they require SuperSU to be installed systemlessly. Only way you can pass safetynet/ hide root with this phone is if we get our bootloaders unlocked somehow, which is very, very unlikely. The S8 has a root method, but it limits the battery to only 80%, so I wouldn't recommend that.
tl;dr: There's no way to hide root currently on this phone. The U.S S8 has a root method, but it locks the max battery to 80%, and it has the same issue of not being able to hide root. If you do end up buying a Pixel, buy one which is not Verzion branded, as they have locked bootloaders as well.

TheF|ipSide said:
Magisk will not work, as it modifies the boot image, and the locked bootloader doesn't allow the phone to boot with modified boot images. As of right now, there is no way to hide root completely with Xposed, and apps like SUhide won't work on this locked bootloader phone, as they require SuperSU to be installed systemlessly. Only way you can pass safetynet/ hide root with this phone is if we get our bootloaders unlocked somehow, which is very, very unlikely. The S8 has a root method, but it limits the battery to only 80%, so I wouldn't recommend that.
tl;dr: There's no way to hide root currently on this phone. The U.S S8 has a root method, but it locks the max battery to 80%, and it has the same issue of not being able to hide root. If you do end up buying a Pixel, buy one which is not Verzion branded, as they have locked bootloaders as well.
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Thanks TheF|ipSide, especially because I didn't know that the Verizon Pixel 2 has a locked bootloader. Are there non-Verizon models of the Pixel 2 compatible with US carriers (not international-only)? I assume that there are but in case this thread shows up in search results some day...just looking for clean alternatives right now.
I guess for right now there is no viable root hide on US models of S7 or S8...

tarocco said:
Thanks TheF|ipSide, especially because I didn't know that the Verizon Pixel 2 has a locked bootloader. Are there non-Verizon models of the Pixel 2 compatible with US carriers (not international-only)? I assume that there are but in case this thread shows up in search results some day...just looking for clean alternatives right now.
I guess for right now there is no viable root hide on US models of S7 or S8...
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1. No problem, always glad to help. If you find someone's post helpful, use the thanks button instead, as that reduces thread clutter and does the same thing as saying thanks.
2. The unlocked Pixel 2/ Pixel XL 2 will work on Sprint and Verizon as well as the rest of the U.S, but only those bought from Google have an unlockable bootlaoder. Unlocked Verizon Pixels will work on other carriers, but they'll still have a locked bootloader.
3. Another alternative you could go for is the essential phone. It has an unlockable bootloader along with pure AOSP, and the updates they've pushed out seem to have remedied the issues it launched with.

Stable Root for SM-G935P?

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

izzy6 said:
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?

mikeb143777 said:
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
Hi
I have sm-g935p , s7 edge sprint
I want to remove sprint logo
How to do it

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

Is there no way i could root my Galaxy note edge At&t model????

I've been waiting for a long time for someone to make it possible to root Note edge at&t model i can't find any way to root or unlock bootloader there's no custom rom for it i'd really appreciate if someone comes out with a way

if you find a way, let us know
KingoRoot can root a SM-N915A running Kitkat but nothing higher than that (and may add ads and spyware to your phone -- there is another app called KingRoot which seems nefarious, KingoRoot does not generate as much negative posts). The newest stock ROM available is 6.0.1 (have never found a compatible custom ROM).
You would think that AT&T would allow us to unlock the bootloader since they are no longer supporting the phone but apparently they just don't care, especially for those of us who have them unlocked from the network and running on other networks (mine is T-mobile).
If you find a solution, let the rest of us know. I am seriously considering swapping out the motherboard from my old cracked screen SM-N915O that is rooted with the motherboard of my SM-N915A but I am not sure if they are completely compatible and I am not sure where the lock for the bootloader resides, so not sure if that would actually help. Still, it is clear Marshmallow does not work with some updated apps so I may need to try something soon.
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