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Is there any one rooted S7/S7 edge Snapdragon version?

My English is bad, sorry.
I have rooted my SM-G9350(S7 edge China version) by flashing xiao1u's recovery, then boot into recovery and flash SuperSU 2.71.
Then I found the front camera issue: When using system camera app's auto mode, the second and next photo captured become deep red black, when reboot or reset the camera app, the first shot is well, but the second shot is still become deep red black.... And other problems, such as in some apps the video can not play directly, the picture stoped at begin and the speaker make "da da da"...(I have asked one who have not root his phone, he does not have this problem...)
So I flashed back offical firmware using odin, seleted "Re-partition, Nand erase all and phone bootloader update", but no any change, the problem still there...
Some one flashed xiao1u's recovery but he haven't boot into recovery to flash SuperSU ZIP package, he say his phone does not have these problems...That seems says xiao1u's recovery does not directly cause these problems...
So the problems may because using xiao1u's recovery flashing SuperSU package?
Some one guess these problems because root changed param partition, who have param.bin?
Not only me, as I found there are about fifty people have the same problem as me....
Who can give some help? Lots of thanks!!!!!

Snapdragon has a locked bootloader so no root.

Huntyz said:
Snapdragon has a locked bootloader so no root.
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I have unlocked my phone's bootloader by using crom service 1.0.4

1400700226 said:
I have unlocked my phone's bootloader by using crom service 1.0.4
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Can you post the apk
Sent Via My Samsung S7 Edge

Rydah805 said:
Can you post the apk
Sent Via My Samsung S7 Edge
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https://yunpan.cn/cq9xyxkjmx7MV password 7b58

1400700226 said:
https://yunpan.cn/cq9xyxkjmx7MV password 7b58
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Wait, is this for real?

seanvree said:
Wait, is this for real?
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Yes, real, I use it to unlock.

Is this a real S7 edge model #? Can you show a phone info screen shot of your device CSC?
Can't even find the G935F0 on Samsung live update
Is it a demo model phone?
Galaxy S7 edge

Kjc99 said:
Is this a real S7 edge model #? Can you show a phone info screen shot of your device CSC?
Can't even find the G935F0 on Samsung live update
Is it a demo model phone?
Galaxy S7 edge
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My phone model is SM-G9350, not G935F0.... I do not know how to upload images...
Here is the samsung official link:
http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-s/SM-G9350ZKUCHC
Thanks!

FYI SM-G9350 is the Snapdragon based S7 Edge sold in HK and China. I have the same in my hand.

Something similar was posted for the S6E: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...sung-factory-bootloader-unlocker-apk-t3086609

The U.S. Snapdragon variants have a locked bootloader. It appears the Chinese version does not.

so this will only work on the asian versions?

seanvree said:
so this will only work on the asian versions?
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So far, apparently.
It's been my limited observation that locked bootloaders are carrier specific, it may be that the US providers may have become consistent but I haven't really made an assessment.

USA.... The land of the free and the locked bootloader. That is just not right ☺

I almost started getting very excited...what a tease lol

OliMic said:
USA.... The land of the free and the locked bootloader. That is just not right
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I thank Congress. You know. My lawmakers, which are lock-stock-and-barrel owned by the well monied PACs, such as the telecom providers.
I give a second thanks to the malicious coders of the world that have made it necessary for personal devices that do computation to have strong built-in security defenses just to be able to communicate with other drives.

I used that file to unlock (by some way) my bootloader im on the same g9350.
The people with the locked BL issue should try CROM, if it doesnt work it will not kill your phone.
1400700226 can you share to me the links from where you obtained the info related to the root??? As I mentioned you before when i tryed the root my IMEI got corrupted.

meyerweb said:
The U.S. Snapdragon variants have a locked bootloader. It appears the Chinese version does not.
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I do not know this, sorry

origitat said:
I almost started getting very excited...what a tease lol
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Sorry, what you means? My English is bad, sorry

Is it possible to root a Galaxy S7 (G930V)?

Hello Everyone!
I have a Verizon Galaxy S7 and I am wanting to root it! But when I tried it did not work so I just put stock rom file back on it. I read online that my boot loader is blocking the root? I did update to 6.0.1 and my version is G930VVRS4APH1
If anyone has achieved root on this device will you please share instructions on how you did it? Thank you

http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039

Sir_Eagle said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
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I tried this method, and then my phone got stuck in bootloop. I had to flash stock rom through ODIN.

try these
noman.rasheed said:
I tried this method, and then my phone got stuck in bootloop. I had to flash stock rom through ODIN.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978
first one is full of info ,,, took me a bit to digest everything, remember this has info for both flat and edge, also good links to more up to date info. good luck, enjoy.

kevinchristopherson said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978
first one is full of info ,,, took me a bit to digest everything, remember this has info for both flat and edge, also good links to more up to date info. good luck, enjoy.
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will try them today. Thank you!

CAD512 said:
Hello Everyone!
I have a Verizon Galaxy S7 and I am wanting to root it! But when I tried it did not work so I just put stock rom file back on it. I read online that my boot loader is blocking the root? I did update to 6.0.1 and my version is G930VVRS4APH1
If anyone has achieved root on this device will you please share instructions on how you did it? Thank you
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Yes. and after 2 bricked S7's and a 100 rabbit holes leading me to who knows where, I finally got it.. give me a day or so and ill post the link and how to

The thread Sir_Eagle posted is the correct one for anything root. If something looped, then you either did not meet the prerequisites of the guide or did not follow every step of the guide. The bootloader on this variant requires every image to be signed, this is why the only root we currently have is via a SIGNED AND LEAKED engineer bootloader. Without this, there is no root on this variant. If you DO want to root, follow the link Sir_Eagle provided (but realize it comes with an outdated hacky kernel that has known issues), or go with stock. Up to you

The S7 I should have bought.

Sam Sung said:
The S7 I should have bought.
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That's still a U snapdragon variant (note Snapdragon 820 in specs).. Would be equally unlockable for the bootloader... "UNLOCKED" in retail sense means SIM unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.

djh816 said:
That's still a U snapdragon variant (note Snapdragon 820 in specs).. Would be equally unlockable for the bootloader... "UNLOCKED" in retail sense means SIM unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
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I stand corrected. How would one obtain a phone (preferably Samsung) with bootloader unlocked?

Sam Sung said:
I stand corrected. How would one obtain a phone (preferably Samsung) with bootloader unlocked?
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Buy the European version of the phone with the Exynos processor instead of the US version with the Qualcomm one. Problem is that phone likely won't work with any of the carriers here in the USA. Or you could move to Europe.

Sam Sung said:
I stand corrected. How would one obtain a phone (preferably Samsung) with bootloader unlocked?
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Snapdragon variants aren't unlockable (exception being one hardware different model than ours). You can get an international samsung chipset variant with unlocked bootloader but not a US snapdragon one.

djh816 said:
Snapdragon variants aren't unlockable (exception being one hardware different model than ours). You can get an international samsung chipset variant with unlocked bootloader but not a US snapdragon one.
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Thanks. I don't have to worry about that for a while, since I just upgraded. I don't like the idea of no root, but it is what it is. Guess I'll check the device recommendation threads next time.

A few other questions that occur (in case I add more devices to my account or pick up an additional service):
1. Aside from an international there a (quality) phone/brand that will allow rooting in the U.S.?
2. What caveats can be expected when using an international device (presumably, I can get one compatible with whatever carrier I choose)
I guess it's conceivable that I could buy one of these 'rootable' phones and either add it to my Verizon acct or replace one of my current lines.
I miss root, particularly the ability to create nandroids and Titanium backups. Oh, and accessing the entire file system.

Sam Sung said:
A few other questions that occur (in case I add more devices to my account or pick up an additional service):
1. Aside from an international there a (quality) phone/brand that will allow rooting in the U.S.?
2. What caveats can be expected when using an international device (presumably, I can get one compatible with whatever carrier I choose)
I guess it's conceivable that I could buy one of these 'rootable' phones and either add it to my Verizon acct or replace one of my current lines.
I miss root, particularly the ability to create nandroids and Titanium backups. Oh, and accessing the entire file system.
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I really hope that you just didn't do it right cause I just got a G930V and if I can't root it will be immediately RETURNED
No root is an absolute DEAL BREAKER.
I see rooting threads so I hope it works.

Is there are root for the unlocked US galaxy s8+?

Thank you

root is not currently available for the US or Canadian Snapdragon varient of the S8 or S8+. It is being worked on right now.

mweinbach said:
root is not currently available for the US or Canadian Snapdragon varient of the S8 or S8+. It is being worked on right now.
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Even the unlocked model straight from Samsung?

Cryosx said:
Even the unlocked model straight from Samsung?
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Yep. Still a locked bootloader. We tested it.

mweinbach said:
Yep. Still a locked bootloader. We tested it.
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Thank you.
I got mine from B&H. Let me know if you need a tester.

Terrible. I wanted to buy the unlocked model but if no root ever available then i don't want it.

Which s10 should i get/ best for rooting?

I have Sprint and was going to go today to get a new phone. Is there a particular firmware version i should look for ? Or is there a range of firmwares i can check for to make sure i will be able to root it when i get home? i def want to be able to root my new phone but last time when i got my new s8 ans s9 the firmwares were pre updated and i was unable to root either of them. Thanks in advance for any help!

None of the US models can currently be rooted and as far as I'm aware the international models aren't compatible with Sprint since it's a CDMA carrier.
If root is important to you then you should probably look at purchasing a different phone.

Stevered1985 said:
I have Sprint and was going to go today to get a new phone. Is there a particular firmware version i should look for ? Or is there a range of firmwares i can check for to make sure i will be able to root it when i get home? i def want to be able to root my new phone but last time when i got my new s8 ans s9 the firmwares were pre updated and i was unable to root either of them. Thanks in advance for any help!
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The Sprint S10+ 5G version of the phone is able to be rooted.
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None of the US models can currently be rooted and as far as I'm aware the international models aren't compatible with Sprint since it's a CDMA carrier.
If root is important to you then you should probably look at purchasing a different phone.
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The Sprint S10+ 5G has been rooted.

StoneyJSG said:
The Sprint S10+ 5G version of the phone is able to be rooted.
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The Sprint S10+ 5G has been rooted.
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Is there a link to instructions somewhere? Just searched and could only find hongkong no u.s. versions.

Stevered1985 said:
Is there a link to instructions somewhere? Just searched and could only find hongkong no u.s. versions.
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There were instructions at some point in the s10 5g section but i cant seem to find them anymore and i commented there too. Weird
Sent from my SM-G975U using XDA Labs

Stevered1985 said:
Is there a link to instructions somewhere? Just searched and could only find hongkong no u.s. versions.
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https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-bootloader-on-sprint-samsung-galaxy-s10-5g-series/

Stevered1985 said:
Is there a link to instructions somewhere? Just searched and could only find hongkong no u.s. versions.
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check this out
remember: in order to get root use magisk 19.3 patched ap only for now. v20 isn't working properly with sd855 devices for the moment. that's my experience.
if you have random reboots after rooting check this out:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/how-to/random-reboot-fix-snapdragon-sm-g9750-t3953300

jhs39 said:
It can not be root. Still doesn't support.
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jhs39 said:
None of the US models can currently be rooted and as far as I'm aware the international models aren't compatible with Sprint since it's a CDMA carrier.
If root is important to you then you should probably look at purchasing a different phone.
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That's why you shouldn't buy an US version. I'm from Germany and I'll never buy a mobile phone from there anymore. Especially not from Samsung. My actually galaxy s10+ is from Hong Kong. Waited 2 weeks for it. Snapdragon 855 instead of exynos. Bootloader unlocked, rooted.
Just check if baseband frequencies are supported. There is a cool app out there called spectify. Check it out

Well they ended up replacing my s9 w insurance instead of upgrading me. So aparently I need to find a guide for SamFail I assume?

jhs39 said:
None of the US models can currently be rooted and as far as I'm aware the international models aren't compatible with Sprint since it's a CDMA carrier.
If root is important to you then you should probably look at purchasing a different phone.
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SM-G9750, Hong Kong variant (unlocked bootloader) works on Sprint, Band 25, 1900 MHz.

SM-G9880 & SM-G9810 HK\CH\Taiwan Snapdragon Root

Hello All,
TO be crystal clear, this is for HK\China\Taiwan version of the device. Snapdragon bootloader unlockable.
I bought both these phones and was able to root successfully.
Following all the other guides, unlock bootloader etc. you extract the boot image, change to tar, patch it with magisk, flash in Odin via AP, boot immediately in recovery, factory reset, and voila, boot up and you are good to go.
I'm using the S20U with T-Mo and the S20 with ATT
I fandangled these instructions in the OP here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20-plus/development/howto-root-phone-s20-t4067649
Got FW from here
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9880 and
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9810
Edit: I imagine this works with S20+ too

So now I have a couple of questions actually.
Given that i'm a US user, can i flash t-mo CSC ? or the NA unlocked FW?
What's safe to debloat?
I do'nt know how to build kernels, but if anyone is interested, i'll be their guinea pig.
Kernel Sauce : https://opensource.samsung.com/uploadSearch?searchValue=G9880

Possible you write the guide for rooting s20U snap ?

Also, my build date for the latest update on samfw i flashed it has apr 1 security update

Barcovn said:
Possible you write the guide for rooting s20U snap
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I updated OP, sorta.

masri1987 said:
I updated OP, sorta.
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How did you import the phone? eBay or WondaMobile?
And the Korean version SM-G988N is also rootable, the bootloader is unlockable

Aezhyr said:
How did you import the phone? eBay or WondaMobile?
And the Korean version SM-G988N is also rootable, the bootloader is unlockable
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Ebay
THese links
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=493542291104&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=522710180367&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

masri1987 said:
Ebay
THese links
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=493542291104&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...var=522710180367&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Unfortunately cannot be shipped to Portugal

I have several questions
First off for those using swift installer you must apply the high contrast theme on theme store in galaxy apps, then you can use swift installer after a reboot.
Where is caller ID settings like i had on my pixel 3 xl in terms of screening etc.

Also, do i need to flash a t-mobile CSC ?
I have wifi calling VoLTE but unsure if i'm getting the "best speeds" per se
i'm unable to access *#2263# either, does nothing..

Aezhyr said:
How did you import the phone? or WondaMobile?
And the Korean version SM-G988N is also rootable, the bootloader is unlockable
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g988n I believe is Exynos which is not favored.
if we're already importing from online, might as well go for SD, assuming it will be rootable
I didn't get my HK s10 until root appeared. to use in USA.
here is break down of model number, vs, region, vs cpu
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-model-number-sm-g980-g981-differences/

fenvy said:
g988n I believe is Exynos which is not favored.
if we're already importing from online, might as well go for SD, assuming it will be rootable
I didn't get my HK s10 until root appeared. to use in USA.
here is break down of model number, vs, region, vs cpu
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-model-number-sm-g980-g981-differences/
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G988N is 865

Hello masri. Thanks for your guide of rooting the S20 series. So does this mean that the rooting process of snapdragon variants are the same as Exynos variants? And which version of magical do you use? Thanks again.:highfive:

Barcovn said:
G988N is 865
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can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you

fenvy said:
can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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There are people in some threads with the G988N version and they say it is SD865 and bootloader unlockable

fenvy said:
can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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2 screenshots for verify. I bought exy version 1st but totally not good: performance, camera and battery. I switched to Korean version with snapdragon and totally happy with it. Now need root and twrp ?

fenvy said:
can you find 2 definite source on that?
korean pride would prevent its market from using snapdragon
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...88N-256GB-6-9-in-108MP-Unlocked-/293483357905
this listing, and the link I posted seems to suggest G988N is Exynos 990.
please let me know if I am wrong
thank you
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You're wrong my friend, 988N is using definitely Snapdragon 865 chip. That's is also new for the Koreans this year!
Gesendet von meinem SM-G988N mit Tapatalk

Barcovn said:
2 screenshots for verify. I bought exy version 1st but totally not good: performance, camera and battery. I switched to Korean version with snapdragon and totally happy with it. Now need root and twrp
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thanks for the screenshot. shows me what I know. further google showed me that it is indeed SD for this particular model
the only question now is whether G988N or G9880 is more favored for rooting.
this info will change what people would buy, well, for me at least

You can now change your CSC using Samkey. I have changed mines from BRI to TGY today.
masri1987 said:
Hello All,
TO be crystal clear, this is for HK\China\Taiwan version of the device. Snapdragon bootloader unlockable.
I bought both these phones and was able to root successfully.
Following all the other guides, unlock bootloader etc. you extract the boot image, change to tar, patch it with magisk, flash in Odin via AP, boot immediately in recovery, factory reset, and voila, boot up and you are good to go.
I'm using the S20U with T-Mo and the S20 with ATT
I fandangled these instructions in the OP here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20-plus/development/howto-root-phone-s20-t4067649
Got FW from here
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9880 and
https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G9810
Edit: I imagine this works with S20+ too
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I'm wishing to purchase the SD version but just wondering where's the best place online to buy from? I'm in UK (London) so would need Samsung/Google Pay to work as well
Thanks