I know there's a root method out already, but I prefer to hold off given the potential limitations (especially the battery 80% issue).
Based on your experience, do you think there will be a better root method coming out soon?
Thanks!
pappaellio said:
I know there's a root method out already, but I prefer to hold off given the potential limitations (especially the battery 80% issue).
Based on your experience, do you think there will be a better root method coming out soon?
Thanks!
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No. No. No.
masri1987 said:
No. No. No.
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why?
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why?
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because it requires a unlocked bootloader, not a engineering bootloader.
If the S8\s8+ doesn't get it, we def ain't gonna get it for Snapdragon users.
One of the main reasons i went exynos
masri1987 said:
because it requires a unlocked bootloader, not a engineering bootloader.
If the S8\s8+ doesn't get it, we def ain't gonna get it for Snapdragon users.
One of the main reasons i went exynos
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does the Exynos Note 8 have an unlocked bootloader?
pappaellio said:
I know there's a root method out already, but I prefer to hold off given the potential limitations (especially the battery 80% issue).
Based on your experience, do you think there will be a better root method coming out soon?
Thanks!
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Are you asking if someone has a crystal ball and can tell you the future development of the phone? Maybe they can give me winning lottery ticket numbers.
douger1957 said:
Are you asking if someone has a crystal ball and can tell you the future development of the phone? Maybe they can give me winning lottery ticket numbers.
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Wow: mean();
Unhappy snarky people.
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masri1987 said:
because it requires a unlocked bootloader, not a engineering bootloader.
If the S8\s8+ doesn't get it, we def ain't gonna get it for Snapdragon users.
One of the main reasons i went exynos
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What that means is no one has been able to find a workaround (engineering or otherwise) or not smart enough to figure it out yet and they're not clairvoyant enough to know if anyone can in the future. But I think it's a great question that I had actually been wondering myself.
pappaellio said:
I know there's a root method out already, but I prefer to hold off given the potential limitations (especially the battery 80% issue).
Based on your experience, do you think there will be a better root method coming out soon?
Thanks!
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Soon? absolutely not. I recommend backing up your stuff using samsung cloud and trying the root to see how it affects you. Exynos has a Unlocked BL HOWEVER it does not work on CDMA carriers.
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Soon? absolutely not. I recommend backing up your stuff using samsung cloud and trying the root to see how it affects you. Exynos has a Unlocked BL HOWEVER it does not work on CDMA carriers.
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thanks for all the responses. very much appreciated.
i'm on Tmobile, so maybe i should get the exynos version if that root works better?
also, which phone/brand is easy to root?
pappaellio said:
thanks for all the responses. very much appreciated.
i'm on Tmobile, so maybe i should get the exynos version if that root works better?
also, which phone/brand is easy to root?
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if you get exynos there's a chance you'll have the issue where you have to wait 7 days to unlock your bootloader, you can get the korean version which comes unlocked out of box.
If you're not looking to deal with this kind of risk then go for pixel line, one plus 5\5t when it comes out, not sure what else really, the essential phone should have unlocked bootloader and roms soon as they've promised to release the source code and image files.
I have Note 8 snapdragon SM-N9500 unlocked from Hong Kong and I need TWRP for root but it is not out yet for Snapdragon AGH! waiting.. till 2018
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I have Note 8 snapdragon SM-N9500 unlocked from Hong Kong and I need TWRP for root but it is not out yet for Snapdragon AGH! waiting.. till 2018
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You can compile twrp for your device yourself....and if successfully...and they feel it works they will make it official...check out their site...Google compile twrp
I got an SM-N950U about a week ago but have have not unboxed it yet.
I'm sure there have been OTA updates being pushed out.
What build(s) can been rooted?
JerryRecords said:
I got an SM-N950U about a week ago but have have not unboxed it yet.
I'm sure there have been OTA updates being pushed out.
What build(s) can been rooted?
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Any under BQJA...so the latest updates break root...
AQH7, AQH9, AQI5, AQI9, AQIA...that's about it
Here with the model N9500 you can unlock the bootloader and flash TWRP and root with magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-n9500-unlocking-bl-twrp-t3696103
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Anyone know will get the update 5.1.1 on G900A ?
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Anyone know will get the update 5.1.1 on G900A ?
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No, but considering T-Mobile already sent theirs out, i'm sure it won't be too long before it hits the AT&T variant
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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If it means the update doesn't "suck" i'm okay with waiting a while longer.
Now, will we have same rooting issue if we're on rooted 5.0 or do yall think it'll be more of a hot-fix than a bootloader update?
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Now, will we have same rooting issue if we're on rooted 5.0 or do yall think it'll be more of a hot-fix than a bootloader update?
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Good chance that 5.1.1 will be completely unrootable on locked bootloader devices.
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If it means the update doesn't "suck" i'm okay with waiting a while longer.
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Agreed, however, by that time, it probably won't matter for me. I highly regret taking the 5.0 update before doing root. I'm sick of not having the options I want with this phone and the daily freezes. As a long time AT&T customer with a grandfathered unlimited plan (not that that means anything, they throttle at 5GB, which I swear the FCC said was illegal), I'm about to eat the early termination fee and go to Project Fi with a Nexus 6.
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Good chance that 5.1.1 will be completely unrootable on locked bootloader devices.
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So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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What dev flash? Is there root possibilities on 5.0 on the G900A that I missed directly from Lollipop?
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So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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What about porting international roms over to what is rooted already?
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What about porting international roms over to what is rooted already?
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That's fine IF your already rooted.. @muniz_ri was making the point that phones are coming that are not root able with locked BL.
Take the S6 Active for example, not looking to promising.
TheeDesecrator said:
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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Before Christmas I say.
New s6 active just got v5.0.2. So it might be longer.
I'm going to buy a Tmobile version of the S5...AT&T LB Sux...
Sent from my SM-G9250 using Tapatalk
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Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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Well that is some sad news @muniz_ri. If you say you cannot do your usual magic, then i guess we are all sunk. I always check up on 5.whatever and it said it was out and i was hoping you would be able to modify it and keep the OA1 BL like you usually do....just to try it of course. Stock is not for many of us as you know. I will keep watching though. My installments are not done until 06-2016 and was hoping to maybe get an LG G4, but they dont seem to be having all that much luck with it, but i hear it is now rooted. by then, who knows. not a lot of money here. Thanks for you and others for keeping our device alive. I would never get an S6 or another Samsung I think. Between them and ATT, they are choking many of us. Ok, thanks again for all your hard work. Maybe u will come across something.
Greetings All!
Relative noob here... Appropriate patience appreciated. I started the year buying a new-to-me Canadian Rogers SM-N950W already upgraded to Oreo (n950wvls5crl1). To my dismay, it looks like because of that update I cannot get root.
Now with my phone (unlocked and running on Bell) offering up the Pie update, I'm wondering whether I should accept. Is there a chance that root will come along for Oreo, and Pie will be just another obstacle to that? Or is root access just not in the cards for this phone, so I should take my Pie and be happy?
Any input appreciated.
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It is my understanding that (just like all the North American Snapdragon variants) you will never be able to root under current ways. Anything higher than bootloader 3 will not be rootable as the loopholes were closed with the higher upgrades. You might as well enjoy the new software upgrades.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
Thanks for the tip. Sigh... At least I'll have Pie to ease the disappointment. Next round I'll see if I can get a hold of an exynos.
Any change?
Is root available now on Pie?
Thanks
lifeisfun said:
Any change?
Is root available now on Pie?
Thanks
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No change! Still locked bootloader!
Read the safestrap thread for updates!
BluePhnx said:
No change! Still locked bootloader!
Read the safestrap thread for updates!
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Thanks for reply!
That's unfortunate
Moving from the Googl ePixel to the S10 E and have a few questions
I will be running the Canadian variant with has the snap dragon chipset , are the roms compatible with it and which twrp do i use?
Also is there a debloating guide?
No root for that variant yet as it has a locked bootloader from what elliwigy here in the forums has said.
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No root for that variant yet as it has a locked bootloader from what elliwigy here in the forums has said.
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hmm Just found this in regards to TWRp which means boot loader can be unlocked https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxyS10Eqcom.html
I am willing to bet that's for the Hong Kong variant which is also snapdragon and can be bootloader unlocked.
You might wanna talk to @elliwigy about it, he's the guy that made root possible for the note 9. Here's a thread he participated in about rooting the Canadian variant.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/help/galaxy-s10-g975w-root-canada-t4023231
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I am willing to bet that's for the Hong Kong variant which is also snapdragon and can be bootloader unlocked.
You might wanna talk to @elliwigy about it, he's the guy that made root possible for the note 9. Here's a thread he participated in about rooting the Canadian variant.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/help/galaxy-s10-g975w-root-canada-t4023231
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Well crap looks like im going to have to get used to no root and no custom os ad will have to put up with the bloatware
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Well crap looks like im going to have to get used to no root and no custom os ad will have to put up with the bloatware
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Bloatware can be disabled, ad's can be blocked, don't worry i survived
peachpuff said:
Bloatware can be disabled, ad's can be blocked, don't worry i survived
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Thanks still going to take some getting used to being neutered or kneecapped :laugh: But here is hoping we get an unlock in the future
Not having root isn't so bad, although I do miss it. I have the Galaxy S10+ 975U model on the AT&T firmware. Most bloat can be disabled or uninstalled. You can also use the app CCSWE app manager to freeze apps like the dreaded forced automatic updates.
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Thanks still going to take some getting used to being neutered or kneecapped :laugh: But here is hoping we get an unlock in the future
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The snapdragon s9 got rooted recently but its that half assed root with 80% battery and i don't believe it has twrp or anything like that. Bootloader is still locked.
If you want to debloat use this free tool https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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The snapdragon s9 got rooted recently but its that half assed root with 80% battery and i don't believe it has twrp or anything like that. Bootloader is still locked.
If you want to debloat use this free tool https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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wait if you want root you have to sacrifice your battery? wtf
I forgot the details but i think you're basically installing some engineering firmware which has 20% of the battery disabled, so its not regular firmware but you do have root if you want. There's really no other option on american snapdragon phones, they're fully locked down, the chinese ones are unlocked but don't think they support all the lte bands.
If you want root get the international version, its easily rootable.
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I forgot the details but i think you're basically installing some engineering firmware which has 20% of the battery disabled, so its not regular firmware but you do have root if you want. There's really no other option on american snapdragon phones, they're fully locked down, the chinese ones are unlocked but don't think they support all the lte bands.
If you want root get the international version, its easily rootable.
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I fail to understand why the NA version would have its boot loader locked down and not be unlocked like the international version
peachpuff said:
I forgot the details but i think you're basically installing some engineering firmware which has 20% of the battery disabled, so its not regular firmware but you do have root if you want. There's really no other option on american snapdragon phones, they're fully locked down, the chinese ones are unlocked but don't think they support all the lte bands.
If you want root get the international version, its easily rootable.
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Na phone was ordered yesterday and just got word it arrived at home , going to use it and hope one day we get a proper unlock and root
So set up the device tonight I'm probably 90% at where I want things to be.
So far disabling / uninstalling crapware has been some what easy
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I fail to understand why the NA version would have its boot loader locked down and not be unlocked like the international version
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Blame the us carriers, the European carriers don't care.
Hi, I apologize if this is easy info to find, I have tried to search but have been unsuccessful.
I have an unlocked s20fe, I am missing some vzw features, mainly video calling. Can anyone tell me...
1. Is it possible to flash this device
2. Can I find a vzw official rom? Or one based off of it?
I have been out of the rom/root game since back in the days of the note 3 and razr Maxx. So I apologize for my current ignorance.
Thank you for your help!
The US Variants of the Galaxy phones cannot have an unlocked bootloader = no root.
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The US Variants of the Galaxy phones cannot have an unlocked bootloader = no root.
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Not true. There are paid services that will unlock the bootloader, though folks may not be comfortable with the method and price.
Superguy said:
Not true. There are paid services that will unlock the bootloader, though folks may not be comfortable with the method and price.
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How about a vzw rom? Any link to a reputable service? None of the devices that I used in the past had "unlocked bootloaders". They were all dependant upon an exploit that someone took advantage of, so not really concerned if it is not an 'official' unlock. Thanks for the help!
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Is EU version SM-G780FZBDEUB rootable? I am buying unlocked https://d.pr/i/vwfVEY. If it isnt then perhaps I will go with Oneplus 8T
Go for 8t
Is the snapdragon version rootable? Has anyone rooted their snapdragon version?
I don't have that version but the answers are yes and yes.
the method to root with just magisk is the same for all phones more or less, with TWRP you can follow the instructions for the 5G version and use the 5G TWRP.
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I don't have that version but the answers are yes and yes.
the method to root with just magisk is the same for all phones more or less, with TWRP you can follow the instructions for the 5G version and use the 5G TWRP.
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i had read somewhere, it think it was the snapdragon 855 s10, that werent rootable. Are you %100 sure this s20fe with snapdragon is rootable? Also is it doable with magisk?
Qualcomm chips on Samsung phones sold in the US and Canada have locked bootloaders, since the 4G snapdragon isn't on-sale in North America you are going to be OK. I've spoken with 4G users who've rooted and there are threads and replies here you could've read that confirm all this.
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Qualcomm chips on Samsung phones sold in the US and Canada have locked bootloaders, since the 4G snapdragon isn't on-sale in North America you are going to be OK. I've spoken with 4G users who've rooted and there are threads and replies here you could've read that confirm all this.
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thanks a lot for the clatification ive looked around a bit saying they were successful but they say like "ye i rooted my s20 fe" and it makes you doubt is he really talkin about the sdg? (even tho its under sdg thread)
Btw do you know if magisk works too?
yes magisk works, flashing via TWRP and then updating is the easiest way.
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Is the snapdragon version rootable? Has anyone rooted their snapdragon version?
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Did you end up rooting? How did it go and what instructions did you follow?
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Did you end up rooting? How did it go and what instructions did you follow?
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i dont actually have the phone, but i was considering to get it. Too bad they are out of stock rn
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i dont actually have the phone, but i was considering to get it. Too bad they are out of stock rn
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Oh right, I just got the model, but haven't to rooted it yet.
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Oh right, I just got the model, but haven't to rooted it yet.
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any rooting guide for a new-ish Samsung will work for you, the SoC doesn't matter in this regard.
3mel said:
any rooting guide for a new-ish Samsung will work for you, the SoC doesn't matter in this regard.
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Do you have an example?
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Do you have an example?
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if you want TWRP plus magisk go to the roms kernels and recoveries forum and read afaneh92's TWRP thread for snapdragon
if you just want root without TWRP read this link
Installation
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io
pay attention to the section for Samsung phones.
Samsung + Snapdragon + US >>> No Root
Samsung + Snapdragon + Rest of the world >> Rootable
Hope, gona help people understand more, which model to go for, as usually Snapdragon are prefered, but dont go for US models...