Is there an updated root method for the s7 edge tmobile version? I need magisk on it (it's a US snapdragon model but has OEM unlock enabled)
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Hi I just bought second hand verizon galaxy s7 flat SM-G930V , the sim has been unlocked so I can use any sim card on it, it runs android 6.0.1 , baseband version is G930VVRS4APH1, I want to root it, install xposed and debloat it, my questions are:
1-if I follow this method, does it affect the baseband, I mean will my sim still be unlocked? or do I have to unlock it again?
2-if I upgrade to nougat does it also upgrade the baseband, and will it also relock the sim? if so can I unlock it?
thanks
3-which one should I flash the V version or U version? I mean Verizon fw or Unlocked fw
Bronnel said:
Hi I just bought second hand verizon galaxy s7 flat SM-G930V , the sim has been unlocked so I can use any sim card on it, it runs android 6.0.1 , baseband version is G930VVRS4APH1, I want to root it, install xposed and debloat it, my questions are:
1-if I follow this method, does it affect the baseband, I mean will my sim still be unlocked? or do I have to unlock it again?
2-if I upgrade to nougat does it also upgrade the baseband, and will it also relock the sim? if so can I unlock it?
thanks
3-which one should I flash the V version or U version? I mean Verizon fw or Unlocked fw
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I would go with the u firmware also if you want Xposed then you have to be on Android 6.0.1
I will soon receive a Galaxy s 7 edge with the model number G935U. I was wondering if this unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 edge will be able to flash any rom that is for the S7 edge despite having a different model number?
serkaru said:
I will soon receive a Galaxy s 7 edge with the model number G935U. I was wondering if this unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 edge will be able to flash any rom that is for the S7 edge despite having a different model number?
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Nope, snapdragons have locked bootloaders as far as i know, so you cant flash a custom rom etc, only rooting was possible via engineering kernel.
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Thanks for the response, so I'm guessing the unlocked model's bootloader can't be unlocked? I've seen a couple of custom roms for the other model numbers of the S7 edge.
serkaru said:
Thanks for the response, so I'm guessing the unlocked model's bootloader can't be unlocked? I've seen a couple of custom roms for the other model numbers of the S7 edge.
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You can check here for U model https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...on-roms-kernels-recoveries--other-development
But there are custom roms for only chinese and korean snapdragon variants. I don't think of any rom for US snapdragon variants.
Btw, you can see if you have unlocked bootloader for yourself. Go in developer options and see if there is a option there with " Allow OEM unlock "
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Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
illkonikon said:
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
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You cannot root or flash twrp You have upgraded your device to far and cannot downgrade to root either
SOL get a older firmwared S8 or new device
illkonikon said:
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
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You have a snapdragon version that has a locked bootloader, there is no current standalone root method, if you have the latest bootloader installed then the mentioned methods you've used won't work as they haven't patched it yet. Blame the network providers for all this.
same issue
hey i got the same problem im trying to root my canadian varient s8 and im having no luck
this is my baseband information:
samsung/dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan:8.0.0/R16NW/G950WVLS5BSA1:user/release-keys
is it even possible to root this version of s8 if so how cuz everything i tried is not working
Xshady420 said:
hey i got the same problem im trying to root my canadian varient s8 and im having no luck
this is my baseband information:
samsung/dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan:8.0.0/R16NW/G950WVLS5BSA1:user/release-keys
is it even possible to root this version of s8 if so how cuz everything i tried is not working
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5th digit back from end is bootloader revision there is now a method of rooting nougat only. No oreo or pie. Fortuanatly the method installs safestrap where you can flash a nougat system img. Su and busybox. On top of a revision 5 combination nougat bootloader. Look up s8 safestrap edl
As a side note more than likely you will convert your model to a U model instead of a w
I've galaxy S8 950U and when i search for that model i found it is the unlocked version.
My question is it network unlocked or Bootloader unlocked?
And I wondering if i can root it and install a costum recovery (TWRP).
Android version 8.0 OREO
Please help . .
salah omer said:
I've galaxy S8 950U and when i search for that model i found it is the unlocked version.
My question is it network unlocked or Bootloader unlocked?
And I wondering if i can root it and install a costum recovery (TERP).
Please help . .
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Network unlocked. Not possible on bootloader. There is a guide on safestrap and root
TheMadScientist said:
Network unlocked. Not possible on bootloader. There is a guide on safestrap and root
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Thank you
I have the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Snapdragon phone which I have seen on the xda site cannot be unlocked to root.
. My question is . : I have enabled developer otions and my oem unlock setting is not grayed out I can enable it. Does that mean I can unlock my bootloader and can root my device then?
. Thanks for any answers.