I made a simple tutorial video to root the Galaxy S6 using PingPong Root. This will NOT trip knox.
Hope it helps:
https://youtu.be/eAQ4WBg9xj0
Note: Flashing a custom rom will trip knox
How to flash stock firmware on S6 (if you want to unroot)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv0BnfpNxEs
qbking77 said:
I made a simple tutorial video to root the Galaxy S6 using CF Auto root.
Hope it helps:
https://youtu.be/2rF2o9T6mmo
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Thanks for the video. Do you know of a method where I can do this on a Mac? Sold my windows machine and haven't gotten around to getting another. Again thank you for the video.
datdirtyscrew said:
Thanks for the video. Do you know of a method where I can do this on a Mac? Sold my windows machine and haven't gotten around to getting another. Again thank you for the video.
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There is JOdin for Mac
By chance there isn't a method to obtain root without a computer? Thanks
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Nope
Need a computer and it will trip Knox
TheArtiszan said:
Nope
Need a computer and it will trip Knox
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What exactly does it mean to trip Knox? Does it cause any problems in the future with updating the firmware, etc...?
SammyTRK said:
What exactly does it mean to trip Knox? Does it cause any problems in the future with updating the firmware, etc...?
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No. Just means you void your warranty with Samsung.
SammyTRK said:
What exactly does it mean to trip Knox? Does it cause any problems in the future with updating the firmware, etc...?
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datdirtyscrew said:
No. Just means you void your warranty with Samsung.
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Also there was talk that Samsung Pay might not work in the future. No way to tell until it comes out
That is the only reason I'm not rooting yet.
I really want to use Samsung pay
xda23 said:
By chance there isn't a method to obtain root without a computer? Thanks
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I have used iroot on other phones. Never tried it on s6 but im pretty sure it would work. Just install the app. You might have to go to a chinese sight with no english but just dowload it. The app has english so your good. It install its own su app which works well. Open the app and follow the instruction they are easy the app does qll the work.
xda23 said:
By chance there isn't a method to obtain root without a computer? Thanks
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Please do not try anything else besides Odin lol
Is this all i need to achieve unlimited hotspot?
Anyone else see this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-root-s6-coming-soon-t3098476 hopefully it will still work after 5.1.1
Updated the OP with my guide for pingpong root that doesn't trip knox!
https://youtu.be/eAQ4WBg9xj0
qbking77 said:
Updated the OP with my guide for pingpong root that doesn't trip knox!
https://youtu.be/eAQ4WBg9xj0
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You might want to tell everybody in the op that as of right now flashing a custom recovery will trip knox.
So quick question guys:
If I root the S6 with the new tool, it won't trip Knox?
Once its rooted, would I be able to replace the lock screen with the one from stock android and replace the dialer with the google dialer? I love stock experience but I wanted a premium device so I went with the S6.
Thanks.
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Unrooting.
Is it possible to unroot at some point after using this method? Lets say I need to use my warranty for the phone. Is unrooting possible?
hutch2509 said:
Is it possible to unroot at some point after using this method? Lets say I need to use my warranty for the phone. Is unrooting possible?
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No.. Your warranty is gone forever.
Why do people keep asking this silly question, you root your phone you kiss your warranty goodbye.
hutch2509 said:
Is it possible to unroot at some point after using this method? Lets say I need to use my warranty for the phone. Is unrooting possible?
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Yes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv0BnfpNxEs
shook187 said:
No.. Your warranty is gone forever.
Why do people keep asking this silly question, you root your phone you kiss your warranty goodbye.
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You shouldn't answer unless you're sure. This root method can be reversed by used ODIN to completely go back to stock.
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Is the galaxy s5 going to get root? If so how long? Can't wait to root this device!!
nbrent1007 said:
Is the galaxy s5 going to get root? If so how long? Can't wait to root this device!!
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Odin root may or may not be possible on the ATT variant, only time will tell.
It time to return s5
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I saw a post from Chainfire indicating he was releasing auto-roots for a bunch of variants today(he didn't mention which ones but I've got my fingers crossed). Apparently the current bottleneck is Sammy's crappy d/l servers.
Looks like no dice with Chainfire, at least for now. https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/JVxv5298wdU
Apparently he needs the recovery extracted from the firmware. I checked sammobile.com for our firmware and they haven't put it out yet. I sure hope they do.
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Looks like no dice with Chainfire, at least for now. https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/JVxv5298wdU
Apparently he needs the recovery extracted from the firmware. I checked sammobile.com for our firmware and they haven't put it out yet. I sure hope they do.
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Yeah thats the part I'm not following. Can't I pull this from the Phone with Odin and send it to him or does the dump function not work on the S5?
cciechad said:
Yeah thats the part I'm not following. Can't I pull this from the Phone with Odin and send it to him or does the dump function not work on the S5?
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You can't usually dump the recovery partition without having root...usually a custom recovery is needed...hence he needs the firmware which contains the recovery partition.
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cciechad said:
Yeah thats the part I'm not following. Can't I pull this from the Phone with Odin and send it to him or does the dump function not work on the S5?
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Chainfire has already said more than once that it can't be dumped.
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Just curious if we will be able to root without a unlocked bootloader. With other devices I don't recall that being an issue. But then again this is the first one I've had that's been this locked down.
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jayv81 said:
Just curious if we will be able to root without a unlocked bootloader. With other devices I don't recall that being an issue. But then again this is the first one I've had that's been this locked down.
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CF root likely won't work if the ATT BL is locked, but the only definitive way to check is to get the firmware and extract the recovery, send it to CF and have him package something up and then have someone flash with Odin, if the BL is locked, then it will either fail to flash, fail to boot, or worse, also once you flash anything not deemed official you trip the knox warranty flag and your without a warranty..
djkinetic said:
CF root likely won't work if the ATT BL is locked, but the only definitive way to check is to get the firmware and extract the recovery, send it to CF and have him package something up and then have someone flash with Odin, if the BL is locked, then it will either fail to flash, fail to boot, or worse, also once you flash anything not deemed official you trip the knox warranty flag and your without a warranty..
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The only thing that worries me is the worse part. Really don't care about warranty. Just don't want a brick
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I'm pretty sure root will break some things. I was able to sign up for Isis and get the $50 credit, but my wife wasn't able since her Note 3 is rooted. Google Wallet might still work though. Ready to root though.
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cerobles1 said:
I'm pretty sure root will break some things. I was able to sign up for Isis and get the $50 credit, but my wife wasn't able since her Note 3 is rooted. Google Wallet might still work though. Ready to root though.
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Do you have xposed framework installed on her note 3? If so use rootcloak and your problem is solved.
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nbrent1007 said:
Is the galaxy s5 going to get root? If so how long? Can't wait to root this device!!
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Seems like he made it!!
Working for me !!
Root working and KNOX 0x0!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
io585 said:
Seems like he made it!!
Working for me !!
Root working and KNOX 0x0!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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just wondering, is your model sm-g900f?
exge said:
just wondering, is your model sm-g900f?
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Yes!
Is an Italian (European) model!
Ok cool my model number is the same.. But I am nowhere near Europe lol..
Will Installing twrp after rooting still trip Knox?
exge said:
Ok cool my model number is the same.. But I am nowhere near Europe lol..
Will Installing twrp after rooting still trip Knox?
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According to GeoHot, the counter shouldn't trip, but no guarantees
exge said:
Ok cool my model number is the same.. But I am nowhere near Europe lol..
Will Installing twrp after rooting still trip Knox?
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whoa... bootloaders still locked so custom recovery will trip Knox.
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Will it work for g900h?
I can confirm: Samsung Galaxy S5 G900M, root it and Knox still 0/0.
Enviado desde mi SM-G900M mediante Tapatalk
jamm513 said:
I can confirm: Samsung Galaxy S5 G900M, root it and Knox still 0/0.
Enviado desde mi SM-G900M mediante Tapatalk
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Nice!!! Great job by geohot!
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am really curious if this will work on exynos g900h.
anyone can confim this?
thanks.
Will flashing a custom kernel/ROM trip KNOX?
Hellscythe said:
Will flashing a custom kernel/ROM trip KNOX?
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Yes, that will definitely trip KNOX.
johan81 said:
Yes, that will definitely trip KNOX.
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I am guessing a custom recovery will also trip KNOX? Sorry, I forgot to ask before lol
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I am guessing a custom recovery will also trip KNOX? Sorry, I forgot to ask before lol
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Yes, that is correct.
But I'm using 900f which already has unlocked bootloader. I didn't want to root previously as I thought any flashing using Odin will trip knox
Now, just looking forward to KNOX reset breakthrough
babygau said:
Now, just looking forward to KNOX reset breakthrough
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Not that it is a real issue for me, but I echo your sentiment
Does anyone know if using a CSC changing app (which requires root) will trigger Knox after getting root via this method?
Why we need to make knox 0..? Is there any advantage?
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Anyone try this on a SM-G900W8?
Hi. I need to know how to unroot my Galaxy S5 (AT&T) without tripping knox. This is an emergency because my phone has now been sold from ebay. Thank you in advance.
glossgloss said:
Hi. I need to know how to unroot my Galaxy S5 (AT&T) without tripping knox. This is an emergency because my phone has now been sold from ebay. Thank you in advance.
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Unroot from within the superSU app (if installed) or from the Towelroot app, flash a stock firmware rom and data factory reset.
Okay I can't flash stock. It always fails and my phon says binary >2 something 1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53454972&postcount=1
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53454972&postcount=1
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omg thank you so much
No problem.
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Hi! I've just tried towelroot and it shoved in my face that my phone is not supported. I have tried the different modstrings and my kernel date is 28.11.2013 (should be supported). Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!
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VankaMa said:
Hi! I've just tried towelroot and it shoved in my face that my phone is not supported. I have tried the different modstrings and my kernel date is 28.11.2013 (should be supported). Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Use odin to root your i9305. check the odin guide below in my signature and follow the steps to root your device, very easy
Thank you! I was thinking about Odin but yet again I was curious why the towelroot was not working uder those conditions. But I guess root is root no matter how you get it
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VankaMa said:
Thank you! I was thinking about Odin but yet again I was curious why the towelroot was not working uder those conditions. But I guess root is root no matter how you get it
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yep, you got that right
This is the easiest way in my opninion
MaHo_66 said:
yep, you got that right
This is the easiest way in my opninion
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I have also rooted my phone by flashing Philz recovery using stock recovery
Then, the way opened to Custom World.
Towelroot
VankaMa said:
Hi! I've just tried towelroot and it shoved in my face that my phone is not supported. I have tried the different modstrings and my kernel date is 28.11.2013 (should be supported). Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Somehow the new towelroot is not compatible with the i9305. knowing this because it happened to me too . until i decided to try the version 1 and version 2 . and version 2 worked for me. Now i don't see any difference whether you root with odin or with towelroot. Unless you don't want your knox warranty void.. that's the only difference. if you did upgraded to 4.3 and you rooted your device with a different method other than towelroot, it will void your knox warranty.
Hbohd said:
I have also rooted my phone by flashing Philz recovery using stock recovery
Then, the way opened to Custom World.
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I tried the tr v2 and v1 but no success whatsoever. Guess it's time to Odin my phone thank for the help!
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Hey guys do you think that the towelroot method will be available for the gt 19305 soon ? Have been wanting to root this phone for quite a while now would like to keep knox happy if you know what i mean.
just one more question does anybody know when the kitkat update will be available ota in Ireland?
CHEERS.
Could we use the newly discovered quadrooter vulnerabilities to root this phone?
Mods please move to correct section if this place is not coorect.
Oh this would be lovely. The phone is vulnerable to Quadrooter exploits!
Vulnerable indeed!
lyphe said:
Vulnerable indeed!
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Great all we need now is for a dev to make a generic universal rooting app using this exploit.
NavSad said:
Great all we need now is for a dev to make a generic universal rooting app using this exploit.
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thats not all you need, and that alone is a pretty big task, you wont see a universal tool for this
jcase said:
thats not all you need, and that alone is a pretty big task, you wont see a universal tool for this
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I meant universal across Qualcomm devices that haven't been patched.
jcase said:
thats not all you need, and that alone is a pretty big task, you wont see a universal tool for this
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Are we going to see a binary or rooting tool for this exploit?
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Are we going to see a binary or rooting tool for this exploit?
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I have no idea, but its nothing anymore special than the other monthly kernel vulns we see. For your phone you would need a bootlaoder or dmverity exploit too
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I have no idea, but its nothing anymore special than the other monthly kernel vulns we see. For your phone you would need a bootlaoder or dmverity exploit too
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Huh I thought that root and bootloader unlocks were seperate because we didn't need an unlocked bootloader for towelroot. But also dm-verity was introduced in Android 4.4 and towelroot for this was for 4.4.2 and thee was no dm-verity bypass needed.
Hi, after all remote commands , or vulnerabilities, read carefully where is your /system malware by default.
Thanks!
What is the cne module?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803581
What is the cne module?
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NavSad said:
Huh I thought that root and bootloader unlocks were seperate because we didn't need an unlocked bootloader for towelroot.
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Towel root didn't have to contend with modern android
NavSad said:
Huh I thought that root and bootloader unlocks were seperate because we didn't need an unlocked bootloader for towelroot. But also dm-verity was introduced in Android 4.4 and towelroot for this was for 4.4.2 and thee was no dm-verity bypass needed.
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dm-verity was not enforcing then
So in simple terms I'm probably not gonna see a root method using quadrooter in the near future?
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AptLogic said:
So in simple terms I'm probably not gonna see a root method using quadrooter in the near future?
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Unlikely for this phone, at least a solid root
AptLogic said:
So in simple terms I'm probably not gonna see a root method using quadrooter in the near future?
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The best that is going to be possible is probably temp root.
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The best that is going to be possible is probably temp root.
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Well then would it be at all possible to use it to flash a rooted rom?
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AptLogic said:
Well then would it be at all possible to use it to flash a rooted rom?
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Best possible thing to do would be to keep it on as long as you can and download a rom installer, to write a script to install the rom that the phone HAS to abide by.
XDA3K said:
Best possible thing to do would be to keep it on as long as you can and download a rom installer, to write a script to install the rom that the phone HAS to abide by.
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What if you quadrooted and used flashfire to install a rooted/custom rom
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AptLogic said:
What if you quadrooted and used flashfire to install a rooted/custom rom
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I mean if you could disable SeLinux you could probably use Flashfire.