*Root* - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers

Bootloader locked. Can we get root? Why do manufacturer's and providers lock some phones but not others?

I need viper 4 arise in this thing!

Shouldn't this be in T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers instead?
I clicked on this thinking that root was achieved, not being inquired about. It's very misleading.

Binary100100 said:
Shouldn't this be in T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers instead?
I clicked on this thinking that root was achieved, not being inquired about. It's very misleading.
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Wow. You gonna be okay? Sounds bad.

No. I'm not. What's it to you?
It pisses me off to have misleading posts.
It pisses me off to have misplaced threads.
This is both. Good thing I don't own this device, else I'd care even more.
Now go troll along while I report this thread.

Hope you feel better soon.

logikism said:
Bootloader locked. Can we get root? Why do manufacturer's and providers lock some phones but not others?
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Moved here, read the Forum Rules before posting....

Sorry people...
Thanks for moving!

ShermCraig said:
Hope you feel better soon.
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Hey, I was reading your pet peeves. How about when people say "should of" or could of" instead of "should have" or "should've". That one gets me.
Sorry off topic, not like there's much to add to this thread when the bootloader is locked. BTW, has the bootloader lock been officially confirmed?

Dr. Fed said:
Hey, I was reading your pet peeves. How about when people say "should of" or could of" instead of "should have" or "should've". That one gets me.
Sorry off topic, not like there's much to add to this thread when the bootloader is locked. BTW, has the bootloader lock been officially confirmed?
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Ha!! I totally agree! I'm adding them, with a h/t to you.!

Note 7 was rooted even with a locked bootloader.

ggrant3876 said:
Note 7 was rooted even with a locked bootloader.
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as was my tmo galaxy s7!

I'm thinking maybe my Note 5 will be the last Samsung flagship I'll ever own that's rooted. Champagne problems but maybe I'll enjoy a purely stock experience on this S8.

Ill be happy once I have root so I can restore from TB... hate that right now cant get everything back it seems.

Since there's no root what's best app for blocking ads?

jscarano said:
Since there's no root what's best app for blocking ads?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
i think adhell works better. adguard brains battery sometimes since everything is filtered through it, it can cause some issues with services(GPM)
both these are systemwide ad blockers ( adguard youll have to get premium or sign up for their beta program)

guaneet said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
i think adhell works better. adguard brains battery sometimes since everything is filtered through it, it can cause some issues with services(GPM)
both these are systemwide ad blockers ( adguard youll have to get premium or sign up for their beta program)
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Thanks I'm gonna try Adhell

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how do you root note 3 mj5?

i been looking for a tut to root my note 3 but i dont see it. can someone post me a link/ safe one?
greypimps said:
i been looking for a tut to root my note 3 but i dont see it. can someone post me a link/ safe one?
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You're kidding right?
The joke is on me for pasting your question into the xda search box?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=how do you root note 3 mj5?
Lol^
I can't root with Kingo. Tried activeroot too
Do you know any others that I can use to root WITHOUT flashing anything (because I do not want to trip the KNOX warranty void flag).
Thanks.
Kingo doesnt work as of 1/9/2014 on the phone details below.
I dont know what I'm doing wrong .. I followed all instructions and still get the error "prevention notification" "an app is force closed because of an unauthorized attempt to access system" comes up every time I try to (unsuccessfully) use kingo to root. Kingo fail with Root FAILED ScriptError
at&t note 3 SM-N900A
My baseband is N900AUCUB MJ5
kernel 3.4.0-1625098
developer settings:
- usb debugging ON
- verify apps via usb OFF
security settings:
- unknown sources ON
- verify apps OFF
Any ideas appreciated.......... I dont want to flip that knox warranty trigger by doing the wrong thing (trying to avoid flashing..)
ryaske said:
I can't root with Kingo. Tried activeroot too
Do you know any others that I can use to root WITHOUT flashing anything (because I do not want to trip the KNOX warranty void flag).
Thanks.
Kingo doesnt work as of 1/9/2014 on the phone details below.
I dont know what I'm doing wrong .. I followed all instructions and still get the error "prevention notification" "an app is force closed because of an unauthorized attempt to access system" comes up every time I try to (unsuccessfully) use kingo to root. Kingo fail with Root FAILED ScriptError
at&t note 3 SM-N900A
My baseband is N900AUCUB MJ5
kernel 3.4.0-1625098
developer settings:
- usb debugging ON
- verify apps via usb OFF
security settings:
- unknown sources ON
- verify apps OFF
Any ideas appreciated.......... I dont want to flip that knox warranty trigger by doing the wrong thing (trying to avoid flashing..)
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Do you have Lookout security installed? If you do, go to application manager and turn it off, then try again. Let me know if it works.
Sent from GNote 3 rooted with kingo.
please more detail
sir please show more detail,,,how to root,thk
gpong said:
sir please show more detail,,,how to root,thk
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=how do you root note 3 mj5?
XiphoneUzer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=how do you root note 3 mj5?
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Lol I starting to think we are getting Lil trolls just to agrivate you . Really can't believe so many just aren't looking
Sent from my rooted Note 3
Zugshad said:
Lol I starting to think we are getting Lil trolls just to agrivate you . Really can't believe so many just aren't looking
Sent from my rooted Note 3
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Some peeps are too flippin lazy. (even though they found xda using google search).
I hate it, makes it so difficult for members to find info, when someone starts the same thread every day.
(ever see Ground Hog Day with Bill Murray)?
XiphoneUzer said:
Some peeps are too flippin lazy. (even though they found xda using google search).
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On another forum, I find many times that when someone asks a question I don't know the answer to, a Google search brings up a good answer as the very first hit. And it takes longer to post a question than it does to do a Google lookup.
It's not laziness, it's lack of knowledge. The majority of the public is totally clueless when it comes to computers, even to using them for everyday tasks - like googling something. Laziness is a post titled GPS, with the body saying "doesn't work". Then they get angry because we tell them we need more information. (Many people have responded along the lines of "how do you keep this job when you don't know anything?" Job? When can I expect my first pay check?)
XiphoneUzer said:
Some peeps are too flippin lazy. (even though they found xda using google search).
I hate it, makes it so difficult for members to find info, when someone starts the same thread every day.
(ever see Ground Hog Day with Bill Murray)?
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Yeah it does seem like that.
As for lazy, there are multiple forms. They must know Google or they wouldn't be At this site unless someone directed them here then if that was the case that person probably could have just helped. But for myself I tend to look up and see what's going on at least daily if not more frequent. And if I don't google/search I'll at least scroll through the first couple of pages at the topic to see if one matches or similar. When it comes to rom questions I read that entire thread and then ask unless it is a crazy busy post then I'll use the search. Too many times I see repetitive posts and I can see how so many get agrivated, specially when that exact same question was asked and answered on the page or 2 prior. That right there is another example of lazy.
And yes I agree that it has a lot to do with a lack of knowledge but I would not say lazy isn't a party of it
Sent from my rooted Note 3
Seems like at least for me that rooting or changing roms arent that easy.
The post with the info from the dev starts out with how to then there are at least 20 pages of stuff to sift through to determine what issues people are having and what not with the processes.
So It might be easy for the veterans however for the noob it isnt quite so clear.
I hope I dont get flamed for this...
redrover69 said:
Seems like at least for me that rooting or changing roms arent that easy.
The post with the info from the dev starts out with how to then there are at least 20 pages of stuff to sift through to determine what issues people are having and what not with the processes.
So It might be easy for the veterans however for the noob it isnt quite so clear.
I hope I dont get flamed for this...
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Just Google Kingo Root. it works on any version of the AT&T Note 3. It has also been approved by XDA now.
redrover69 said:
Seems like at least for me that rooting or changing roms arent that easy.
The post with the info from the dev starts out with how to then there are at least 20 pages of stuff to sift through to determine what issues people are having and what not with the processes.
So It might be easy for the veterans however for the noob it isnt quite so clear.
I hope I dont get flamed for this...
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You should
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XiphoneUzer said:
You're kidding right?
The joke is on me for pasting your question into the xda search box?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=how do you root note 3 mj5?
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big thk for help,sory i am late,,,but i still in XDA,THK U:good:

Unlock Boot Loader for the Note 3?

Searched but did not an answer.
Anyone aware of any work by the devs for unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3, or is this something that won't be available at all for this device?
If yes, then I'll wait for it. If it's not coming anytime soon and I'll just use Safestrap.
Thanks,
smokarz said:
Searched but did not an answer.,
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I seriously doubt it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=Unlock Boot Loader for att Note 3?
XiphoneUzer said:
I seriously doubt it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=Unlock Boot Loader for att Note 3?
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So point me to a thread in your search results that would answer my question
smokarz said:
So point me to a thread in your search results that would answer my question
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It has been talked about a lot. Safestrap is the only available method to do anything for our phone as of this time. I don't see a bootloader unlock coming anytime soon. They still haven't cracked it for the S4 to my knowledge.
Agent said:
It has been talked about a lot. Safestrap is the only available method to do anything for our phone as of this time. I don't see a bootloader unlock coming anytime soon. They still haven't cracked it for the S4 to my knowledge.
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Thanks, now that's being helpful.
So I guess we won't be seeing a bootloader unlock for a while.
Lol. It is funny that you say you searched though. One simple Google search would've given you your answer
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
smokarz said:
Thanks, now that's being helpful.
So I guess we won't be seeing a bootloader unlock for a while.
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Unfortunately I don't see it happening ant time soon.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Delakit said:
Lol. It is funny that you say you searched though. One simple Google search would've given you your answer
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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I don't think you understand the question being asked.
smokarz said:
Searched but did not an answer.
Anyone aware of any work by the devs for unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3, or is this something that won't be available at all for this device?
If yes, then I'll wait for it. If it's not coming anytime soon and I'll just use Safestrap.
Thanks,
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smokarz said:
I don't think you understand the question being asked.
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I searched "unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3" on Google and clicked the first link. Took under a minute. You could even simply look around this forum and find your answers in many different threads as this question is asked every single day and usually gets worse replies than the one's you've received so far. Developers continually state the request of users to not nag about release dates, progress, etc... Maybe even throw a little common sense in and think to yourself
"Hmm. If I was a developer and I was getting asked the same questions 100+ times a day - cluttering my thread - while I'm putting my hard work into developing FOR FREE on my own personal downtime for the community, wouldn't I get irritated after the millionth time too?"
Or something along those lines. Hundreds will agree, hundreds will disagree, even more won't care.
Conclusion: Search, Research, Search again.
Developers are ALWAYS working their way around these locked down devices and they typically wish to be granted with the patience of others. The more they have to answers those types of questions the longer it'll take for them to develop. You'll know when there's been a breakthrough and you'll know when there's been a release. We're lucky to even have SafeStrap at this point and that's currently all we have.
Information gathered from searching for you. You're welcome.
Delakit said:
I searched "unlocking the bootloader on the Note 3" on Google and clicked the first link. Took under a minute. You could even simply look around this forum and find your answers in many different threads as this question is asked every single day and usually gets worse replies than the one's you've received so far. Developers continually state the request of users to not nag about release dates, progress, etc... Maybe even throw a little common sense in and think to yourself
"Hmm. If I was a developer and I was getting asked the same questions 100+ times a day - cluttering my thread - while I'm putting my hard work into developing FOR FREE on my own personal downtime for the community, wouldn't I get irritated after the millionth time too?"
Or something along those lines. Hundreds will agree, hundreds will disagree, even more won't care.
Conclusion: Search, Research, Search again.
Developers are ALWAYS working their way around these locked down devices and they typically wish to be granted with the patience of others. The more they have to answers those types of questions the longer it'll take for them to develop. You'll know when there's been a breakthrough and you'll know when there's been a release. We're lucky to even have SafeStrap at this point and that's currently all we have.
Information gathered from searching for you. You're welcome.
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Really? All that?
You can simply say: "No, there's no boat loader unlock available or anytime soon".
Don't feed the trolls. It does nothing but get u in trouble with the mods. I know from personal experience. Like last week. Not worth it.
Sent from my ME301T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
as it is clear that this thread has zero value at this point, it is closed.

Stock ROM+HOW-TOs+Root+Mods[All-In-One]

This thread will be updated once Note4 is available. This thread will contain all guides and mods pertaining to Note4. Plus,it will have Stock ROMs and will have the root guide.
Looking forward to buying the Note 4 and use this thread as well
mzakirh said:
Looking forward to buying the Note 4 and use this thread as well
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Me too
subscribe to this :good:
Looking forward to be using this forum.
very sad to see so many people talking s**t about the note 4.
It might not be a huge difference from note 3 but is definitely a big upgrade from my note 2.
I think everyone expect to have extreme changes in the devices every year and that is not possible anymore.
I think now the upgrade should be every 2 years.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk
@mannyvinny good to see you in this section! Let's start working on this device an few weeks.
Powered by ET
Pafcholini said:
@mannyvinny good to see you in this section! Let's start working on this device an few weeks.
Powered by ET
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How about I join too
Well obviously some time till I get the device, but till then I can try and help you guys with some things
And @mannyvinny nice thought of having everything in one place.
I'll try to contribute some mods in themes and apps section after the system dump is out and if I get some time
KNIGHT97 said:
How about I join too
Well obviously some time till I get the device, but till then I can try and help you guys with some things
And @mannyvinny nice thought of having everything in one place.
I'll try to contribute some mods in themes and apps section after the system dump is out and if I get some time
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+1[emoji106][emoji106][emoji41]
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Everyone is welcome. Will be buying Note4 ASAP once it get launched.
mannyvinny said:
Everyone is welcome. Will be buying Note4 ASAP once it get launched.
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Though I'm gonna be a bit late due to my last year if school, count me in for any help or other things you find me worthy of
Fired from my RPG with auto targeting
I'd love the phone, but I'd miss having an unlocked bootloader.
LegoFarmer said:
I'd love the phone, but I'd miss having an unlocked bootloader.
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Someone told me that if you get the TMO version it won't have a locked bootloader, and can be usedon ATT. I'm not sure if this is true, but considering going that route.
ewingr said:
Someone told me that if you get the TMO version it won't have a locked bootloader, and can be usedon ATT. I'm not sure if this is true, but considering going that route.
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Verizon :/ I really am getting tired of it from them tbh. I buy the phone, why should they lock the bootloader. (Yes, I know there are reasons, but still) they are not leasing the phone to me, You buy the device and use it on their network.I am paying for a service. That's just how I look at it.
LegoFarmer said:
Verizon :/ I really am getting tired of it from them tbh. I buy the phone, why should they lock the bootloader. (Yes, I know there are reasons, but still) they are not leasing the phone to me, You buy the device and use it on their network.I am paying for a service. That's just how I look at it.
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I sure understand that thought. But I also understand the carriers not wanting to warranty phones that we hose trying to mess with them.
It's probably too much effort to position themselves to offer an unlock code for the bootloader, which would cost 'loss of warranty'. If they don't have to warranty them, then why should they care?
ewingr said:
I sure understand that thought. But I also understand the carriers not wanting to warranty phones that we hose trying to mess with them.
It's probably too much effort to position themselves to offer an unlock code for the bootloader, which would cost 'loss of warranty'. If they don't have to warranty them, then why should they care?
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probably because so many people lie when they call for warranty service, saying they dont know why their phone suddenly "stopped" working..
Now, what could be done, is to sell an unlocked phone/boot loader, NO WARRANTY AT ALL, and see how many folks buy that model...
Not many I bet..
guys
noob question
how straightforward to root flash samsung notes please?
I hope Skipsoft Android toolkit will be updated and work with note 4 ^^
Did anyone try towelroot yet?
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3
RiNo808 said:
Did anyone try towelroot yet?
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3
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The vulnerability of towelroot was patched on all kernels deployed after 6th June.
It has very less chances of working.
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daproject said:
Looking forward to be using this forum.
very sad to see so many people talking s**t about the note 4.
It might not be a huge difference from note 3 but is definitely a big upgrade from my note 2.
I think everyone expect to have extreme changes in the devices every year and that is not possible anymore.
I think now the upgrade should be every 2 years.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk
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im upgrading from my note 1

Tripped Knox

I tripped knox messing around. So should I go ahead and flash a custom ROM?
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Just realized I spelled the Title of the thread wrong. I mean Tripped Knox
tenebris said:
I tripped knox messing around. So should I go ahead and flash a custom ROM?
Edit
Just realized I spelled the Title of the thread wrong. I mean Tripped Knox
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You can edit your title by going to "Go Advanced" or something like that... LOL I was like "dripped Knox"!? Yup! Flash TWRP and call it a day cause that's the best way anyhow.
shojus said:
You can edit your title by going to "Go Advanced" or something like that... LOL I was like "dripped Knox"!? Yup! Flash TWRP and call it a day cause that's the best way anyhow.
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Thanks haha, and I tripped it flashing twrp actually. I just wanted to see how far I could push the phone before knox tripped. I knew twrp would trip it, I was just bored.
Well bye bye samsung pay whenever you come out. At least until we have a work around.
tenebris said:
Thanks haha, and I tripped it flashing twrp actually. I just wanted to see how far I could push the phone before knox tripped. I knew twrp would trip it, I was just bored.
Well bye bye samsung pay whenever you come out. At least until we have a work around.
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I know it sounds crazy, but you could just continue to use a credit card instead of worrying about Samsung pay?
shojus said:
I know it sounds crazy, but you could just continue to use a credit card instead of worrying about Samsung pay?
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I just like new technology. I enjoy the thought of it haha.
tenebris said:
I just like new technology. I enjoy the thought of it haha.
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I hear ya! I was using Google wallet when it first came out, years ago! It was pretty cool but the "coolness" wears off...
shojus said:
I hear ya! I was using Google wallet when it first came out, years ago! It was pretty cool but the "coolness" wears off...
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I have been using google wallet sense it came out, and I continue to use it haha.
tenebris said:
I tripped knox messing around. So should I go ahead and flash a custom ROM?
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Just realized I spelled the Title of the thread wrong. I mean Tripped Knox
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Welcome to the rebel alliance man.
I say Samsung can suck a dong. I'll take liberty in functionality over samsung pay anyday. Knowing Samsung it'll be a ****ty app anyway. I can't argue, I like samsung's hardware and phone design especially with the S6 but **** me samsung software sucks.
edit: I'm assuming you can figure out the whole rooting/custom recovery/custom rom setup but if you need help feel free to pm me I'd be glad to help
Alarand said:
Welcome to the rebel alliance man.
I say Samsung can suck a dong. I'll take liberty in functionality over samsung pay anyday. Knowing Samsung it'll be a ****ty app anyway. I can't argue, I like samsung's hardware and phone design especially with the S6 but **** me samsung software sucks.
edit: I'm assuming you can figure out the whole rooting/custom recovery/custom rom setup but if you need help feel free to pm me I'd be glad to help
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Naw, I have been doing this for a few years now. I appreciate it though.
shojus said:
I hear ya! I was using Google wallet when it first came out, years ago! It was pretty cool but the "coolness" wears off...
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Agreed. I used Google wallet maybe twice...
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Free mobile app
I used Google wallet a few times when it first came out too, and lost interest because of trying to find a reader that took it. But with Samsung's pay it (supposedly) works with any card machine, NFC or not. I'll be using it everywhere if its true.
I was curious about Samsung pay, but having root is more important to me. If someone finds a way to get Samsung pay working without Knox, that's great. If not, oh well. It is just as easy for me to pull out my credit card as it is to swipe my phone.

Magisk Question

I have a few apps that DONT work due to root. Might be a stupid question but Samsung is the worst when it comes to that. Any help fooling the app to think I am not rooted would be amazing.
WhiteReign said:
I have a few apps that DONT work due to root. Might be a stupid question but Samsung is the worst when it comes to that. Any help fooling the app to think I am not rooted would be amazing.
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magisk hide inside magisk settings boy
DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
magisk hide inside magisk settings boy
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I did that. That is why I am asking. Seems Samsung wont let me use Family Hub or Samsung Pay due to Root. I hope they have a way to get past this.
WhiteReign said:
I did that. That is why I am asking. Seems Samsung wont let me use Family Hub or Samsung Pay due to Root. I hope they have a way to get past this.
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Look where you are... Giggle pixel 4.
Wrong device... Go ask the Samsung bosses.
soccrstar said:
Look where you are... Giggle pixel 4.
Wrong device... Go ask the Samsung bosses.
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Might be a noob but where? Here? Call the company? I am not sure were do you mean?
WhiteReign said:
Might be a noob but where? Here? Call the company? I am not sure were do you mean?
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You're talking about Samsung apps in a pixel 4xl forum.
If you have a Samsung then go to the relevant Samsung forum and ask the question there

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