I will fork it out, wish I did some research before buying an Att phone, even when it was listed unlocked. I have rooted every galaxy s 1,2,3,4 before this one, but this one Is a muther. I don't have time to painfully go through the research of bypassing this new baderass knox.
nihilist9 said:
I will fork it out, wish I did some research before buying an Att phone, even when it was listed unlocked. I have rooted every galaxy s 1,2,3,4 before this one, but this one Is a muther. I don't have time to painfully go through the research of bypassing this new baderass knox.
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Try downgrading to Android 4.4.4 KitKat and then towelrooting it (towelroot .com/tr.apk)
Feel free to donate via Bitcoin! (Address: 1M8Mw8EUr8FSGVcMjpujoDmUvNFfURhVAB)
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Try downgrading to Android 4.4.4 KitKat and then towelrooting it (towelroot .com/tr.apk)
Feel free to donate via Bitcoin! (Address: 1M8Mw8EUr8FSGVcMjpujoDmUvNFfURhVAB)
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Do not do this it will brick your device!
NavSad said:
Do not do this it will brick your device!
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How will it brick the device? I mean unless they're running Android 5 or 6 it should work fine, shouldn't it?
AptLogic said:
How will it brick the device? I mean unless they're running Android 5 or 6 it should work fine, shouldn't it?
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OF3 is a lollipop firmware.
NavSad said:
OF3 is a lollipop firmware.
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Ohhhh I didn't look at the baseband version.. Yeah it will brick your device. At this point you should take what I say with a grain of salt when I say you can't root lollipop and you should have better luck sticking to lollipop and waiting for someone to find a vulnerability in marshmallow.
Looks like that rooting is gonna have to wait a bit longer
Speaking of... Long shot here, but has anyone started looking for a vulnerability to exploit?
AptLogic said:
Ohhhh I didn't look at the baseband version.. Yeah it will brick your device. At this point you should take what I say with a grain of salt when I say you can't root lollipop and you should have better luck sticking to lollipop and waiting for someone to find a vulnerability in marshmallow.
Looks like that rooting is gonna have to wait a bit longer
Speaking of... Long shot here, but has anyone started looking for a vulnerability to exploit?
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Just took a look online... It seems possible to downgrade to KK, what's the issue then?
AptLogic said:
Just took a look online... It seems possible to downgrade to KK, what's the issue then?
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Where did you find this?
NavSad said:
Where did you find this?
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https ://www.androidpit.com/how-to-downgrade-galaxy-s5-from-lollipop-to-kitkat
y'all not even capable of doing a little bit of searching?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146
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I'm on OF3 lollipop 5.0 with root.
skyrocketeer said:
y'all not even capable of doing a little bit of searching?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146
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I'm on OF3 lollipop 5.0 with root.
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The OP requested instructions without preexisting root access. He has to downgrade to KitKat before rooting, and then he can do whatever.
AptLogic said:
The OP requested instructions without preexisting root access. He has to downgrade to KitKat before rooting, and then he can do whatever.
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You cannot do that on our model.
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Rakuu said:
You cannot do that on our model.
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yup this is correct if you took the 5.0 OTA from Att, you cannot downgrade at all.
skyrocketeer said:
yup this is correct if you took the 5.0 OTA from Att, you cannot downgrade at all.
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Why are people still talking about this? This info has been out for more than a year.
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Why are people still talking about this? This info has been out for more than a year.
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lol because the OP Doesn't know this info
paypal me now.....i will tell you...i am the man who invented galaxy s5
nihilist9 said:
I will fork it out, wish I did some research before buying an Att phone, even when it was listed unlocked. I have rooted every galaxy s 1,2,3,4 before this one, but this one Is a muther. I don't have time to painfully go through the research of bypassing this new baderass knox.
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I'll help ya buddy. I was new once too. Respond to this with an email address or Facebook I'd.
Solutions should be posted here. OP, if you ever discover the solution, you get 20€ from me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...ing-progress-root-t3415142/page2#post67883520
Here's a detailed version of Munuz_ri's keep root tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a
raakaysh said:
Here's a detailed version of Munuz_ri's keep root tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a
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Doesn't apply to this situation.
From first link:
"(Caution! Do not flash if you have taken the OC4, OF2, or OF3 ota updates) and root with TowelRoot, before continuing with the above process."
TowelRoot doesn't work here.
Second link:
"Make sure your AT&T Galaxy S5 is 100% stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware."
So no.
Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
Ping-pong one click app, new Beta6 version roots yesterday's OTA update. OE2 rooted.
Special Thanks to the Keen Team
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
Ping-pong one click app, new Beta6 version roots yesterday's OTA update. OE2 rooted.
Special Thanks to the Keen Team
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Nice! I'd have to flash back to stock, take the OTA update and then root again. I wonder if it's worth it or not. Do you notice any difference in OE2?
That's exactly how I did it, but this time using the PingPong Beta6 version to root. I can't report differences yet since it has been just updated. I will give it a day or so to notice the differences/changes.
teamfresno said:
Nice! I'd have to flash back to stock, take the OTA update and then root again. I wonder if it's worth it or not. Do you notice any difference in OE2?
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That's exactly how I did it, but this time using the PingPong Beta6 version to root. I can't report differences yet since it has been just updated. I will give it a day or so to notice the differences/changes.
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Thanks! Please let us know once you do.
teamfresno said:
Nice! I'd have to flash back to stock, take the OTA update and then root again. I wonder if it's worth it or not. Do you notice any difference in OE2?
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One thing that has changed for me, is that the night clock now works as it should. It no longer lights up the whole screen.
wp4jot said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
Ping-pong one click app, new Beta6 version roots yesterday's OTA update. OE2 rooted.
Special Thanks to the Keen Team
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Puertorro en la casa..!!!:good::good::highfive:
Do we need ANOTHER post on this? I made the exact same post highlighting the fact that people weren't searching for the post on root in the SAME forum as this post yesterday......
Mods?
I'm sorry if it bothered you but my post is about rooting yesterday's OTA update. The post that you referred to is a generic post and my post confirms that the OE2 update for the G925A is rooted. Anyway, mods can delete this thread if they understand that it's just another post saying the same.
KryptosXLayer2 said:
Do we need ANOTHER post on this? I made the exact same post highlighting the fact that people weren't searching for the post on root in the SAME forum as this post yesterday......
Mods?
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Absolutely correct there is no need for two threads on the same topic
This one is closed.
I want to learn how to root my phone than install customs roms, but im just scared because my phone almost got bricked, so can someone give me a full tutorial and download links thank you
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
Mikekm69 said:
what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
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Okayyy thank you, theres a forum on rooting s5 att on XDA rite?
Mikekm69 said:
what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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mwrobe1 said:
He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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yea its 5.0, is it possible to downgrade it? if it is, what version do you think is good enough to root?
You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
Let me know if you have any luck
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slicetwo said:
You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
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Thank you for posting this question because I am in the exact same situation. I have an AT&T Galaxy S 5 Android 5.1.1. I was never interesting in rooting my phone until just recently and have been doing some light reading on Life Hacker to learn more and it brought me here. I just wanted to clarify your comment above. Are you saying that having the phone that I/we have we are completely out of luck if we wanted to root/modify our phones? Forever or just until something changes down the road?
Well I sold my at&t s5 and ordered a unlocked tmobile s5 to use on at&t with my sim card because you can root the tmobile version. I hope one day soon someone will figure out how to root it I believe it will be done soon just keep checking back on here.
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Having no luck rooting my AT&T G900A
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
ultracoolguy said:
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
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Does this work on 6.0.1?
joesteve1914 said:
Does this work on 6.0.1?
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Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
ultracoolguy said:
Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
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I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
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I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
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Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
ultracoolguy said:
Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
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For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
Vesnyx said:
For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
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OK, thanks for explaining and sorry for making these unsure posts.
I actually doesn't have the s5 att(except for a family member). I really just wanna help a little.
No, ZV7 is not out yet. But it is in development as indicated by the new RDF.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV7.rdf
Now I checked a few days ago and this wasn't here. It's also noteworthy that with the H815 getting 6.0 this might be what's coming our way. We saw something similar when ZV8 came out for the G3, it was a different version on the RDF. I'll try and poke the bear, see what I can find out.
In the meantime let the speculation begin!
I wouldn't hold my breath for M --YET-- it's way to soon. Besides inside the rdf file it says 5.1. Probably just additional security updates, and perhaps some additional enhancements like we had with ZV5 & ZV6. I do like your speculation though. ?
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garwynn said:
No, ZV7 is not out yet. But it is in development as indicated by the new RDF.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV7.rdf
Now I checked a few days ago and this wasn't here. It's also noteworthy that with the H815 getting 6.0 this might be what's coming our way. We saw something similar when ZV8 came out for the G3, it was a different version on the RDF. I'll try and poke the bear, see what I can find out.
In the meantime let the speculation begin!
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Awesome, I hope they don't patch my mobile hotspot trick!
Swetnes said:
I wouldn't hold my breath for M --YET-- it's way to soon. Besides inside the rdf file it says 5.1. Probably just additional security updates, and perhaps some additional enhancements like we had with ZV5 & ZV6. I do like your speculation though. ?
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With M out already for the global version and it supposedly out in short order afterwards for US... Well, stranger thing have happened.
I just hope the exploits we use to DD the custom ROMs doesn't get patched with 5.1 update, could be a prep for M complete with security fixes. If so I may pass on the update and or M. Just my opinion only time will tell....
OK. G3 is now showing an update ALSO in the works. And what two devices are supposed to get M first for LG?
If that's not M it's a fix that affects them both... Stagefright's already patched so not sure what other big ones are out there.
Agimax said:
I just hope the exploits we use to DD the custom ROMs doesn't get patched with 5.1 update, could be a prep for M complete with security fixes. If so I may pass on the update and or M. Just my opinion only time will tell....
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I probably will too. If you guys haven't heard M will need you to flash a custom boot.img/kernel for root, which I imagine would almost definitely throw a secure boot error for us.
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OK. G3 is now showing an update ALSO in the works. And what two devices are supposed to get M first for LG?
If that's not M it's a fix that affects them both... Stagefright's already patched so not sure what other big ones are out there.
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Actually Stagefright 2.0 is not patched.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV8.rdf
mayrer said:
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV8.rdf
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Yes just saw this...and it says android 6.0 [emoji2] . Looks like their skipping ZV7.
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Swetnes said:
Yes just saw this...and it says android 6.0 [emoji2] . Looks like their skipping ZV7.
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Begin happy dance.
I wonder how easy it will be to root M. If I'm unable to root, I'll be sticking with L.
BeardKing said:
I wonder how easy it will be to root M. If I'm unable to root, I'll be sticking with L.
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I second that. But, you know, we will always have root. I can't think of a single device that cannot be rooted... even my wifes cricket phone can be rooted and there isn't any forum or development for it.
PureLife90 said:
I second that. But, you know, we will always have root. I can't think of a single device that cannot be rooted... even my wifes cricket phone can be rooted and there isn't any forum or development for it.
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That might be true. But there are plenty of devices that have never been rooted.
And if you root some new devices on Verizon or AT&T they will boot you off the network.
No Root
mswlogo said:
That might be true. But there are plenty of devices that have never been rooted.
And if you root some new devices on Verizon or AT&T they will boot you off the network.
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Yeah the At&t Note 4 does not have root which was one of the reasons I left that device.
mswlogo said:
That might be true. But there are plenty of devices that have never been rooted.
And if you root some new devices on Verizon or AT&T they will boot you off the network.
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Wow, I didn't know they were doing that! Crazy man....
Fam Money said:
Wow, I didn't know they were doing that! Crazy man....
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Man, that's why I roll with Sprint. They ain't on that kind of bullshnat.
I built this ROM as a test for those who have locked bootloaders on the Tab S and can't get root.
In my experience Samsung bootloader locked devices will not allow a custom kernel or recovery to be installed. However it is possible that the bootloader will allow a modified rom to be installed.
The rom is bone stock Lollipop 5.0.2 except it is pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.49. It needs to be installed via ODIN. If ODIN allows it to flash then its highly likely it will boot just fine.
If there are any issues that arise then all that is required is to flash the stock firmware, available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T707V/
T707VVRS1BOK1_preroot_system.img.tar
If anyone gives this a shot, please report with details.
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i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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lev777 said:
i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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If it works for the T707v then I'll do the same for the other Bootloader locked devices. It all depends on whether ODIN will flash it or not.
The reason I have used the T707v is because this device at least has the stock firmware available, so it should be relatively safe to try this.
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
ashyx said:
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
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It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
deadman96385 said:
It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
ashyx said:
Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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I do have one, what's up?
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
I have one and I'll try it but I'm out of town for work right now won't be home to try it until the 24th. Would be awesome if it works.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
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It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
ashyx said:
It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
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Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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You may be right, but nothing ventured nothing gained.
deadman96385 said:
I do have one, what's up?
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Pm sent
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
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I do and I'll try this next week. Right now I'm out of town for work.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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i ran it it did nothing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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What do you mean you ran it and did nothing at all? It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
Its the stock OS already rooted.
Did it install successfully with ODIN?
What is the state of root when checked with Root validator?
We need screenshots if possible please.
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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One hit wonder, very helpful...
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
Lonestar614 said:
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
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Exactly, if he'd have only took the time to at least let us know if it installed OK with odin. It seems like it did which means that he should also have had root.
Not sure what he was expecting to see?
Hey All,
I've spent days now scouring the web looking for anyone and anything to root my G920A running G920AUCU3CPD6 (Marshmallow 6.0.1). There is absolutely nothing I could find. I have queried just about every method, and I have several emails out to various developers, sw companies, etc., but nothing yet. Is there anyone out there who can help?
Is there anyone out there who can help?
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No.
Jeez
Wow what a blunt reply. Anyway I have also been probing the far corners of the clearweb for a root on this device. No luck. PingPong root doesn't support it, SRSRoot says that it rooted the phone, but it doesn't actually work. I'm not going to try to flash a rom with odin cause i need to keep the data on it. Lmk if you find anything out. Peace.
I believe the next logical step would be to try reverse-engineering parts of the new kernel and look for exploitable bugs, rather than looking for work done on the subject by other individuals and attempting to classify them as the same thing.
jordaneagle220 said:
Wow what a blunt reply. Anyway I have also been probing the far corners of the clearweb for a root on this device. No luck. PingPong root doesn't support it, SRSRoot says that it rooted the phone, but it doesn't actually work. I'm not going to try to flash a rom with odin cause i need to keep the data on it. Lmk if you find anything out. Peace.
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I don't care about the data, since I lost it already anyways. I would be willing to flash via odin, but didn't find anything useful. Sounds like you may have?
The Lich said:
I believe the next logical step would be to try reverse-engineering parts of the new kernel and look for exploitable bugs, rather than looking for work done on the subject by other individuals and attempting to classify them as the same thing.
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I wouldn't even know where to begin with that, bit outside my technical expertise. Is it something you are familiar with? Or can you point me in the right direction?
Can I downgrade from the PD6 OTA? I am running 100% official. I see there are no tools for rooting 6.0.1, but can I odin down to a version of 5.1.1 that I can root? It's been a while since I have done that, and IIRC sometimes it's impossible to downgrade once you have upgraded. I don't care about Knox or Samsung Pay, losing those is fine.
Thread jacked! Haha
I heard you can, man. Check that 'Root 5.1.1 with a snag' thread that Metalcated started.
I think somebody mentioned you can. Usually you can't - you're right - but I don't think this bootloader was enforcing it. Worse comes to worst it'll just fail to ODIN it and you're stuck. No real risk of bricking. :good:
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Buko74 said:
I wouldn't even know where to begin with that, bit outside my technical expertise. Is it something you are familiar with? Or can you point me in the right direction?
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I mean, a good hex editor would be a start.
Maybe like IDA Pro? I love IDA :3
You could probably scope out some good Android disassembly tools if you look.
Maybe checking the AOSP code itself?
Maybe look into the Android system images that you can download with the SDK?
Not sure. A bit out of mine too, but definitely an area of interest.
quarlow said:
Can I downgrade from the PD6 OTA? I am running 100% official. I see there are no tools for rooting 6.0.1, but can I odin down to a version of 5.1.1 that I can root? It's been a while since I have done that, and IIRC sometimes it's impossible to downgrade once you have upgraded. I don't care about Knox or Samsung Pay, losing those is fine.
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Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67248899&postcount=420
Will be trying this on my G920A soon. (PD6)
Short answer: No.
Long answer: it's not public yet. I saw many people in other forums talking about a private method that allows them to root G920A 6.0.1 and untethered (unlike the one we have right now for 5.1.1). I do not have the files and I don't know if it's going to be released to the public. I hope one of the insiders leaks it soon because I don't wanna upgrade to 6.0.1 without root.
shichemt said:
Short answer: No.
Long answer: it's not public yet. I saw many people in other forums talking about a private method that allows them to root G920A 6.0.1 and untethered (unlike the one we have right now for 5.1.1). I do not have the files and I don't know if it's going to be released to the public. I hope one of the insiders leaks it soon because I don't wanna upgrade to 6.0.1 without root.
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On XDA or some other site? And I wonder if the update I got last night (CPF1) would break that..
Any more news on this?? I know some people who really want to root their AT&T S6's
J38U5 said:
Any more news on this?? I know some people who really want to root their AT&T S6's
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Not happening unless we get a leaked engineering bootloader from someone with connections to AT&T.
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shichemt said:
Short answer: No.
Long answer: it's not public....
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And how might one go about acquiring such private info? DM me please if you're in the know. Much appreciated.
Stay safe my friends. Stay •free•!
Not to jump on the "me too" train, but I'd like to know as well.
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Bumppp. Any update plox would be appreciated. Just got an s6 hand-me-down WEE!
YOimCHRIS said:
Bumppp. Any update plox would be appreciated. Just got an s6 hand-me-down WEE!
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Half a year has passed and still there ain't shiet. Abandon hope sir
Thanks man
jordaneagle220 said:
Wow what a blunt reply. Anyway I have also been probing the far corners of the clearweb for a root on this device. No luck. PingPong root doesn't support it, SRSRoot says that it rooted the phone, but it doesn't actually work. I'm not going to try to flash a rom with odin cause i need to keep the data on it. Lmk if you find anything out. Peace.
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Thanks for the info, I might try SRSroot for the fun of it, but lmk if you find anything else, peace out