Rooting 26A - Verizon LG G2

Hey guys,
First to let you know, I was a victim of the latest brick. I got a warranty replacement (don't ask). The phone came in today. The only reason why I want root is to be able to use the mobile hotspot. I'm still grandfathered into unlimited. I don't want to flash or do a custom ROM or a custom recovery. I like the stock ROM. I just only need root to do the mobile hotspot.
Anyway, so on to my situation. I downloaded ioroot, installed the latest drivers, enabled everything, allowed the RSA fingerprint. I ran the root.bat file and it didn't make it through the first step. ADB said it was rebooting phone into stock recovery...except it didn't. I've tried it now 3 times and I get the same result....green android with the red exclamation.
Am I stuck until someone figures out root on a 26A? I read that it should work but haven't read anywhere if someone has successfully rooted 26A out of the box. Is there something I can do to bypass? Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks

jlayer said:
Hey guys,
First to let you know, I was a victim of the latest brick. I got a warranty replacement (don't ask). The phone came in today. The only reason why I want root is to be able to use the mobile hotspot. I'm still grandfathered into unlimited. I don't want to flash or do a custom ROM or a custom recovery. I like the stock ROM. I just only need root to do the mobile hotspot.
Anyway, so on to my situation. I downloaded ioroot, installed the latest drivers, enabled everything, allowed the RSA fingerprint. I ran the root.bat file and it didn't make it through the first step. ADB said it was rebooting phone into stock recovery...except it didn't. I've tried it now 3 times and I get the same result....green android with the red exclamation.
Am I stuck until someone figures out root on a 26A? I read that it should work but haven't read anywhere if someone has successfully rooted 26A out of the box. Is there something I can do to bypass? Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
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Stump root is supposed to work on 26a.
Sent from my VS980 4G

Yup...no sooner then I posted this, I read a thread on stump root. Trying it now.

Just to update...I have full root by the stump root method. Was a lot easier then expected. I prefer this method way more then the ioroot method.

Were you able to get recovery installed. I ran into the same situation you did after my son took the update on his phone while it was rooted. If so what recovery method did you follow?

heavymethod said:
Were you able to get recovery installed. I ran into the same situation you did after my son took the update on his phone while it was rooted. If so what recovery method did you follow?
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Was wondering this myself. Just got a refurb G2 from Verizon after my wife's first one had a screen issue. It shipped with 26a and I used stump to root it, but not quite sure the best method to follow to install twrp.

Namtaru said:
Was wondering this myself. Just got a refurb G2 from Verizon after my wife's first one had a screen issue. It shipped with 26a and I used stump to root it, but not quite sure the best method to follow to install twrp.
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Freedom Tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954
I've installed twrp on 26A twice using this. Here's the difference (though I highly, highly doubt that it'll matter), I rooted using ioroot25 on 24A (without twrp) then updated to 26A...

njstein said:
Freedom Tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954
I've installed twrp on 26A twice using this. Here's the difference (though I highly, highly doubt that it'll matter), I rooted using ioroot25 on 24A (without twrp) then updated to 26A...
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Yup, just finished doing that and it worked great, then I downloaded the latest TWRP from here and flashed inside TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55667658&postcount=956
Up and running on XDABEBB's!

stump root parse error
I am trying to install stump root on the 26a, and i keep getting the parse error.
I have enabled unknown installs.
I have also uploaded to dropbox and google drive to install from there but still no luck.
Not sure what else to do.
Edit
Fixed the problem. I was downloading stump root through es file explorer before.
When I downloaded through chrome it worked

jlayer said:
Hey guys,
First to let you know, I was a victim of the latest brick. I got a warranty replacement (don't ask). The phone came in today. The only reason why I want root is to be able to use the mobile hotspot. I'm still grandfathered into unlimited. I don't want to flash or do a custom ROM or a custom recovery. I like the stock ROM. I just only need root to do the mobile hotspot.
Anyway, so on to my situation. I downloaded ioroot, installed the latest drivers, enabled everything, allowed the RSA fingerprint. I ran the root.bat file and it didn't make it through the first step. ADB said it was rebooting phone into stock recovery...except it didn't. I've tried it now 3 times and I get the same result....green android with the red exclamation.
Am I stuck until someone figures out root on a 26A? I read that it should work but haven't read anywhere if someone has successfully rooted 26A out of the box. Is there something I can do to bypass? Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
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Are you unable to use the mobile hotspot BECAUSE you have an unlimited plan?? Sorry if thats a dumb question, I'm coming over from Sprint and the reason I ask is that I'm on tiered data and I can use mine..

Stbrightman said:
Are you unable to use the mobile hotspot BECAUSE you have an unlimited plan?? Sorry if thats a dumb question, I'm coming over from Sprint and the reason I ask is that I'm on tiered data and I can use mine..
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Verizon would make you pay for a separate tiered plan for Mobile Hotspot when on unlimited. I'm guessing that's still the case.

kochiloco said:
I am trying to install stump root on the 26a, and i keep getting the parse error.
I have enabled unknown installs.
I have also uploaded to dropbox and google drive to install from there but still no luck.
Not sure what else to do.
Edit
Fixed the problem. I was downloading stump root through es file explorer before.
When I downloaded through chrome it worked
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Did you use Freedom to install custom recovery? If so, which of those links from the freedom thread did you go thru? I'm on 26A and I'm not sure which version to run....

Stbrightman said:
Did you use Freedom to install custom recovery? If so, which of those links from the freedom thread did you go thru? I'm on 26A and I'm not sure which version to run....
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I used autorec recovery.

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Root Problems

Cant seem to find any possible way to root my G2. I tried Towel root and ioroot25. For the towel root it tells me my device is not supported, fair enough... For the IoRoot however, it goes fine until the reboot part. The command prompt tells me to select an option with my volume/power buttons but all I see is an Android laying on its back with a red exclamation saying "No Command" under it.
I just need some noob friendly help as this is my first android and root attempt.
Heres some info:
-Lg G2 Verizon
-Baseband Version: VS98026A
-4.4.2 android version
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-perf-g95fa932
-im in debug mode
-ethernet mode/option when i connect to my PC
-no lock on screen
-fully charged, ect
I really cant figure out what im doing wrong
You try Stump Root?
FaustM said:
Cant seem to find any possible way to root my G2. I tried Towel root and ioroot25. For the towel root it tells me my device is not supported, fair enough... For the IoRoot however, it goes fine until the reboot part. The command prompt tells me to select an option with my volume/power buttons but all I see is an Android laying on its back with a red exclamation saying "No Command" under it.
I just need some noob friendly help as this is my first android and root attempt.
Heres some info:
-Lg G2 Verizon
-Baseband Version: VS98026A
-4.4.2 android version
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-perf-g95fa932
-im in debug mode
-ethernet mode/option when i connect to my PC
-no lock on screen
-fully charged, ect
I really cant figure out what im doing wrong
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Have heard stump root works.
If you want to use ioroot25, you have to be on the 24a firmware. You can always kdz back to 24a, root using ioroot25 (don't flash custom recovery yet), take ota to 26a (root is maintained), then flash custom recovery using freedom tool (this was my work flow and worked perfectly).
njstein said:
Have heard stump root works.
If you want to use ioroot25, you have to be on the 24a firmware. You can always kdz back to 24a, root using ioroot25 (don't flash custom recovery yet), take ota to 26a (root is maintained), then flash custom recovery using freedom tool (this was my work flow and worked perfectly).
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:crying: I dont know what half of that means :crying:
Well i tried stump root and my device isnt supported, all it does is ask for me to brute force it.
I'll try njstein's method later on today and see if that works, I just need to figure out exactly what all that meant. Ill look around in the forums for "kdz to 24a...ota to 26a"
Thanks so much for the help, ill report my results later in the day :good:
Update: Wow i wasnt counting on the brute force to work but it did, device is now rooted.
and on a side note, my proxy settings got all messed up after root, i couldnt connect or do anything over wifi and also my adblock+ was messed up. Easily fixed, just fyi for anyone else that might experience that.
FaustM said:
:crying: I dont know what half of that means :crying:
Well i tried stump root and my device isnt supported, all it does is ask for me to brute force it.
I'll try njstein's method later on today and see if that works, I just need to figure out exactly what all that meant.
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Read this thread brotha...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954
On 24A radio I used ioroot for the first 2 G2's I went through, this third one i used Towelroot and AUTOREC.APK for custom recovery... Root and custom recovery in less then a minute!!!

[Q] Rooting VS98027A

Hello everyone,
I have just gotten my hands on a Verizon LG G2 running the newest VS98027A update. It has never been rooted before and I'm having trouble getting it rooted based off of google and xda searches. Is it possible to root this version of the G2? Can I install a custom recovery such as TWRP after rooting? and how do I go about rooting it if possible. I've already tried stumproot three times and it fails in an "unsupported device" error so I'm beginning to lose hope.
Thanks!
owenfiscus said:
Hello everyone,
I have just gotten my hands on a Verizon LG G2 running the newest VS98027A update. It has never been rooted before and I'm having trouble getting it rooted based off of google and xda searches. Is it possible to root this version of the G2? Can I install a custom recovery such as TWRP after rooting? and how do I go about rooting it if possible. I've already tried stumproot three times and it fails in an "unsupported device" error so I'm beginning to lose hope.
Thanks!
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I've read here that people have used stump root using the "brute force" method in stump. I personally haven't used it, just what I've read, and that it takes up to 10 minutes to work. Once rooted, Freedom Tools will install a custom recovery (from what I've read).
Same issue
I am having the same issue on an LG G2 I just bought. It just updated to VS98027A the day I bought it. I tried rooting with stump, but got the message that I need to bruteforce it. It will run for several minutes before popping up with a message "Error: Unsupported Device".
I can't seem to figure out why I can't root, while other users are posting that stump works on VS98027A using the brute force method.
Anyone have any ideas on how to root this thing?
spinemangler said:
I am having the same issue on an LG G2 I just bought. It just updated to VS98027A the day I bought it. I tried rooting with stump, but got the message that I need to bruteforce it. It will run for several minutes before popping up with a message "Error: Unsupported Device".
I can't seem to figure out why I can't root, while other users are posting that stump works on VS98027A using the brute force method.
Anyone have any ideas on how to root this thing?
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If you're having trouble rooting, .kdz your way back to 24A, as you will likely also have issues with stump root on 26A. Once on 24A you can use iroot to root, then just do a system update in system settings to upgrade your way to 27A, while keeping root.
Yeah, I was hoping not have to re-setup everything, but it looks like my only option. Thanks, I guess I am used to this after owing a Galaxy Nexus anyway.
bouchigo said:
If you're having trouble rooting, .kdz your way back to 24A, as you will likely also have issues with stump root on 26A. Once on 24A you can use iroot to root, then just do a system update in system settings to upgrade your way to 27A, while keeping root.
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So this is what I did, and kept my root all the way through. So I am up and running on the latest version.
I do notice that the knock feature works way better in 24A, as well as waking the phone. If I am in a low light room, the phone frequently will shut the screen off right after waking it. if I move into a brightly lit room, it works fine. I can't seem to adjust it anywhere though.
spinemangler said:
So this is what I did, and kept my root all the way through. So I am up and running on the latest version.
I do notice that the knock feature works way better in 24A, as well as waking the phone. If I am in a low light room, the phone frequently will shut the screen off right after waking it. if I move into a brightly lit room, it works fine. I can't seem to adjust it anywhere though.
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You don't have a screen protector covering the light sensor do you? I used to have one and it was giving me issues when I went from 24A to 26A, and as soon as I removed it, the issues went away.
IoRoot
spinemangler said:
I am having the same issue on an LG G2 I just bought. It just updated to VS98027A the day I bought it. I tried rooting with stump, but got the message that I need to bruteforce it. It will run for several minutes before popping up with a message "Error: Unsupported Device".
I can't seem to figure out why I can't root, while other users are posting that stump works on VS98027A using the brute force method.
Anyone have any ideas on how to root this thing?
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UHm... I used the stump root to root the VS98027A and it works just fine, but you can try the ioroot method. That worked for me too.
Good Luck!
FaiZzZ16 said:
UHm... I used the stump root to root the VS98027A and it works just fine, but you can try the ioroot method. That worked for me too.
Good Luck!
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He's already up and running, rooted, and all, on the latest (see post #6). FYI, ioroot does not work on 26A or 27A.
njstein said:
I've read here that people have used stump root using the "brute force" method in stump. I personally haven't used it, just what I've read, and that it takes up to 10 minutes to work. Once rooted, Freedom Tools will install a custom recovery (from what I've read).
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Before using stump root I read (and was successful using the same technique) to download 'busybox free'. Then use stump root for VS98027a.
I was able to root my G2 on 27a using stump's brute force. It only took me about a minute and a half of working. Results may vary.
I just used towelroot... took seconds and seems to be working fine. I'm New to the LG scene from Samsung's.. so I'm not sure if towelroot is ok to use with your g2 but I used it and it worked.
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Free mobile app
Towel Root
Bnblare said:
I just used towelroot... took seconds and seems to be working fine. I'm New to the LG scene from Samsung's.. so I'm not sure if towelroot is ok to use with your g2 but I used it and it worked.
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Free mobile app
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I agree. Towel root takes seconds. It takes longer to download the .apk. I use Autorec.apk to install recovery. After you do that: download your rom, boot into recovery backup, wipe and flash

Root on 5.1.1?

I got this phone today and it did an OTA update. I'm now on 5.1.1. Is it possible to root this phone? I'm don't think Kingroot will work and not sure I want to use it anyway.
c-dude said:
I got this phone today and it did an OTA update. I'm now on 5.1.1. Is it possible to root this phone? I'm don't think Kingroot will work and not sure I want to use it anyway.
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If you root you won't be able to install updates anymore
You can root with Droid tool or King root 4.0
If you know how to, do a 100% backup with SP Flash tool
Before you try anything.
Thanks. I read on the Kingroot thread that its not working on 5.1.1. I'm a superuser kinda guy anyway, and not sure I want to use Kingroot. I'll google Droid tool to see how it works.
c-dude said:
Thanks. I read on the Kingroot thread that its not working on 5.1.1. I'm a superuser kinda guy anyway, and not sure I want to use Kingroot. I'll google Droid tool to see how it works.
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I can confirm kingroot works.
infinix hot 2 5.1.1
I have the same problem with the same device and king root keeps failing any idea what I'm doing wrong? I've tried the OTA and pc versions.
The update with the November security patch can't be rooted for now. I have tried all rooting softwares I know of (apks & PC) and none worked. perhaps a little more patience?
if you wish to root,
flash twrp
flash superuser zip
I'm presently rooted on 11-03 build

LG Leon d/e/f working one click root

It worked on my 10e metropc version and others are saying its working on d and f don't know if it will work on both T-mobile and metro versions
Found it here http://androidforums.com/threads/leon-one-click-root-works-on-10d-10e-ms345-h345-no-kingroot.938062/
It's only for MetroPCS version.
KovaL1990MK said:
It's only for MetroPCS version.
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It's actually been updated to work with the T-Mobile version now, as well. It worked perfectly on mine.
Can you confirm it works with tmobile h34510f software
Edit: have to have an account to download file
What about a recovery? Can't find anything that will load (twrp just errors on me)
Flashify+TWRP worked for me.
This works on all versions of tmobile and metropcs leons.
Maybe the international versions, you flash at your own risk if you try.
Rooting on tmobile will be a really bad idea if you actually need to have your phone charged. The tmobile diagnostics tool will constantly ask for root permissions and it's impossible to disable the tool without altering the 4 gig system image.
ninjasinabag said:
This works on all versions of tmobile and metropcs leons.
Maybe the international versions, you flash at your own risk if you try.
Rooting on tmobile will be a really bad idea if you actually need to have your phone charged. The tmobile diagnostics tool will constantly ask for root permissions and it's impossible to disable the tool without altering the 4 gig system image.
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How is it a bad idea?...... Mine works fine rooted it two days ago. I have software version h34510f. Never saw a tmobile diagnostic tool pop up asking for permission. Sorry for your luck
bzzybfrm313 said:
How is it a bad idea?...... Mine works fine rooted it two days ago. I have software version h34510f. Never saw a tmobile diagnostic tool pop up asking for permission. Sorry for your luck
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Com.tmobile.pr. some crap. It pops up asking for root permission on supersu.
That's the diagnostic tool.
Just got my T-Mobile Leon 2 weeks ago and finally decided to root it. I did the root where you downgrade to 10d and then root and I got the com.tmobile.pr.something that ninjasinabag was talking about. But then found this and updated to 10f and worked great. disabled the tmobile crap before they updated and all good. No errors and with root access. Thanks for posting this that was really bugging me.
Update: woke up this mornind to a log with com.tmobile.pr.adapt was requestin constantly for about half the night. Used titanium backup to uninstall. Lets see if that works.
I just bought the T-Mobile lg leon h345 TITAN from Wal-Mart it is on "Family Mobile". Its on lollipop 5.1.1 h34510f and i do not have a pc. So i have the root.zip but i can't flash it because I'm not rooted so how can i root it? The lg recovery only gives you a choice to factory reset it. So is there a one click root? Kingroot does not work and stumproot does not work. I need some help been on the internet searching for like three days down can't find s*** that works I'd appreciate the help thanks in advance
Root lg ms395 10f
Use kingroot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=15606 it might tell you device not supported but try again it worked for me than replace king user with super su using terminal emulator method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6IgvVRt3ak kingroot is strange it said root failed but when i opened e file explorer and clicked root explorer i found i was indeed rooted if you have any issue get back to me i can walk you through it
Happy Rooting
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DissDick1984 said:
I just bought the T-Mobile lg leon h345 TITAN from Wal-Mart it is on "Family Mobile". Its on lollipop 5.1.1 h34510f and i do not have a pc. So i have the root.zip but i can't flash it because I'm not rooted so how can i root it? The lg recovery only gives you a choice to factory reset it. So is there a one click root? Kingroot does not work and stumproot does not work. I need some help been on the internet searching for like three days down can't find s*** that works I'd appreciate the help thanks in advance
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Make sure your using latest version of kingroot sometimes it says failed but it actually worked try a factory reset than try again
DissDick1984 said:
I just bought the T-Mobile lg leon h345 TITAN from Wal-Mart it is on "Family Mobile". Its on lollipop 5.1.1 h34510f and i do not have a pc. So i have the root.zip but i can't flash it because I'm not rooted so how can i root it? The lg recovery only gives you a choice to factory reset it. So is there a one click root? Kingroot does not work and stumproot does not work. I need some help been on the internet searching for like three days down can't find s*** that works I'd appreciate the help thanks in advance
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Make sure your using latest version of kingroot sometimes it says failed but it actually worked try a factory reset than try again

Used KingRoot to root my device, but cannot uninstall it after with SuperSume

I'm using a Samsung-SGH-I537UCUCOC7, Android Version is 5.0.1
TowelRoot didnt work for my device so I used KingRoot as a last resort. However I only wanted to use it to install the root and not have it around as its a bit intrusive. I tried using SuperSume but no matter what I do when I run it, it always stops at 10%. I've tried 5 different times.
Do I have any other options?
Do you have full root or does it go away when you reboot? If you have permanent root and SuperSUMe is not working there is also a script file you can use. You'll have to search for it. I had the same problem with a Kyocera Hydro Icon I had. I ended up using the script, but I think I figured out why at first neither of them were working.
If you could try something as a test for me I'd appreciate it. In my case I rooted the phone with an older version of kingroot, then kingroot updated itself to the new app...but not the new binary. So I unrooted with the newer app and then rerooted with it also so I would have the new binary. After that the script worked for me and I bet SuperSUMe would've too, but I tried the script first.
So try unrooting and rerooting with the newest version then try SuperSUMe...if it fails then try to find the script.
RealWelder said:
Do you have full root or does it go away when you reboot? If you have permanent root and SuperSUMe is not working there is also a script file you can use. You'll have to search for it. I had the same problem with a Kyocera Hydro Icon I had. I ended up using the script, but I think I figured out why at first neither of them were working.
If you could try something as a test for me I'd appreciate it. In my case I rooted the phone with an older version of kingroot, then kingroot updated itself to the new app...but not the new binary. So I unrooted with the newer app and then rerooted with it also so I would have the new binary. After that the script worked for me and I bet SuperSUMe would've too, but I tried the script first.
So try unrooting and rerooting with the newest version then try SuperSUMe...if it fails then try to find the script.
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I used version 5.0.4 of kingroot. How low do you want me to go?
Also the binary thing your talking about I noticed it when I downloaded SuperSU it said it was missing some binary and I couldnt use that app either even after I rooted with KingRoot. It sounds like my only hope is that script you were talking about but I'll try a lower version of KingRoot first. I have no idea where I would look to find that script so I can get more info what I'm suppose to search for let me know.
RemixDeluxe said:
I used version 5.0.4 of kingroot. How low do you want me to go?
Also the binary thing your talking about I noticed it when I downloaded SuperSU it said it was missing some binary and I couldnt use that app either even after I rooted with KingRoot. It sounds like my only hope is that script you were talking about but I'll try a lower version of KingRoot first. I have no idea where I would look to find that script so I can get more info what I'm suppose to search for let me know.
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For me I rooted with whatever version you get from their website, but after you root it downloads and updates itself. I unrooted and rerooted with the update to get the new binary. Also, I'll see if I still have a copy of the script on my cpu. If I do I'll post you a link.
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RealWelder said:
For me I rooted with whatever version you get from their website, but after you root it downloads and updates itself. I unrooted and rerooted with the update to get the new binary. Also, I'll see if I still have a copy of the script on my cpu. If I do I'll post you a link.
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I used version 4.5 instead of the latest 5.0.4 and afterwards ran SuperSume. It got rid of it no problem and I still have my root access. Thank you.
last question, I also own a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. It was my first Android phone ever and I wasnt aware that AT&T keeps the bootloader locked on their phones. Will any amount of begging and crying to them get them to unlock the bootloader? If the answer is no are there any unofficial means to unlock my bootloader for the phone?
RemixDeluxe said:
I used version 4.5 instead of the latest 5.0.4 and afterwards ran SuperSume. It got rid of it no problem and I still have my root access. Thank you.
last question, I also own a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. It was my first Android phone ever and I wasnt aware that AT&T keeps the bootloader locked on their phones. Will any amount of begging and crying to them get them to unlock the bootloader? If the answer is no are there any unofficial means to unlock my bootloader for the phone?
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Not too sure but I think it's possible. They unlocked and rooted the verizon and t-mobile versions, so possibly...maybe even by the same process. Search youtube.

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