About TWRP, Magisk and Custom ROMs - Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Questions & Answers

Do you think any of these 3 will come to the S20 FE, if so which one?
I assume TWRP/Magisk and maybe custom ROMs might make it to the Exynos 990 variant, but will it come to the SD 865 version too?

I think the EU snapdragon variant will get them, seeing as they have the ability to OEM unlock

Noob here. Was about to ask whether it's possible to root SD 865 at the moment? I can't seem to find a thread on how to do this.

tadasu said:
Noob here. Was about to ask whether it's possible to root SD 865 at the moment? I can't seem to find a thread on how to do this.
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Don't think it's available (yet), but saw talk on the S20 forum that it may be once the kernel source is released. Seems to involve a hack and a PM to a dev, and possibly a cost to do so for the normal S20.
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Where can I find oreo rom for exynos note 8?

As the title reads I'm looking to flash oreo for exynos
I can only find the oreo rom for snapdragon but not exynos someone help me please or link me.
It's not out yet. But will be released soon(this month(according to leakers)) so just wait .
ProtoDeVNan0 said:
It's not out yet. But will be released soon(this month(according to leakers)) so just wait .
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So how come you can get the rom for snapdragon but not exynos.... I'm aware it's not officially out I'm talking about custom roms here
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Here's the thing. The snapdragon Oreo is a very early leak. So far there have been no leaks of Oreo for the Exynos Note 8. Different hardware, different kernels keep us where we are... waiting. I am sure once there is a leak or release of official Oreo we will see new custom rom's
winol said:
You are asking for help, ok, you did not like one answer, ok again, but do not do exactly the same thing you complain about, for the other part, oreo rom was short lived beta first release to certain countries for snapdragons, not exynos, they stopped due to certain issues, and if you follow the progress of exynos note 8, you would know about it, If you are interested in flashing roms and mods, I sugest you to read first how roms and mods are installed, not here in specific forums, but in the general forums in XDA, after that, you can start reading about device-specific roms in exynos note 8 section, if you do not find roms there, then simply there aren't any yet, be more polite the next time you do not like an answer
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I was not aware the oreo rom for snapdragon was a leak I thought it was a rip if some sort from the s8 plus rom
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gangsta101 said:
He was rude, you were rude. I guess the Note 8 is bringing out the worst in us.
Hopefully soon this will be over. What pisses me off about the delay is that I had the choice of getting the Snapdragon Note 8, for a lot less than what I shelled out for the exynos note 8. But I can remember thinking there was more Support for exyno, and they received leaks/updates faster.. If only I could go back
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Well, dont regret it, when oreo outs, it will be released for both versions, the exynos versions have always been more versatile, in my case I never would have chosen the snap, as I wanted the 128 GB storage model
Ok guys this thread has been cleaned Let keep the comments down like this and keep it on track:good::good::good:
Reading and researching is essential
Just found this:
https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_site_lists_oreo_update_dates_for_galaxy_note8_s7_and_the_2017_aseries
winol said:
Just found this:
https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_site_lists_oreo_update_dates_for_galaxy_note8_s7_and_the_2017_aseries
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https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_site..._note8_s7_and_the_2017_aseries-news-29997.php
Fixed it for you.
March 30th onwards according to GSM Arena.
Thanks
Haitian said:
Here's the thing. The snapdragon Oreo is a very early leak. So far there have been no leaks of Oreo for the Exynos Note 8. Different hardware, different kernels keep us where we are... waiting. I am sure once there is a leak or release of official Oreo we will see new custom rom's
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The Snapdragon one is the Official OTA update that has been uploaded to carrier servers to push out. It's just a way of manually installing it before carriers push OTA.
You don't find Oreo..... Oreo finds you

Are there any ROMs or root for SM-N950S, N950K or N950L?

Hi folks, I've tried searching and browsing through the forum but all I see are other models of Note 8.
Anybody has knowledge if the Korean version of N950S/K/L can be rooted and flashed with a custom ROM?
Thank you so much.
Hi,
As far as I know, the only Qualcomm note 8 that could be rooted was the N9500 from china.
Everyother model with Qualcomm chipset had a thing called safestrap with which you could get some functionality.
You can check the pages here on XdA for the Korean version.
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centaur31 said:
Hi,
As far as I know, the only Qualcomm note 8 that could be rooted was the N9500 from china.
Everyother model with Qualcomm chipset had a thing called safestrap with which you could get some functionality.
You can check the pages here on XdA for the Korean version.
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Uhmm according to a few websites, the SM-N950K/L/S are exynos soc's not snapdragons .
But here is the confusing thing out of 3 websites 2 says they are Exynos soc's and 1 says snapdragon soc, hmm.
The op;
Chech phone info app from play store and see whose soc you got. If Qualcomm snapdragon then look at the safestrap method as @centaur31 suggested. But I think its only for the North American models SM-N950U1/U/W.
But is Samsung Exynos then below:
They should be bootloader unlockable, just check developer options for the oem switch.
As for any custom roms support I would check out the note 8 rom forums and find a rom for Exynos you like to use and search the thread and then ask if you didn't find your answer.
I would look at Dr. Ketan's rom thread first.
Thank you, if I'm not wrong, the Koreans have the Exynos. So in this case, it can be rooted? Isn't it irritating for Snapdragon users being unable to root their phones?

Verizon SM-G781V (looking for a reliable Paid Unlocking/Root service)

Title tells all.. I want my Verizon S20 Fe Rooted.. Anyone have any recommendations...Thank you in advance
go to the roms and kernels forum and read the TWRP snapdragon thread. you'll get who or what you need reading that.
3mel said:
go to the roms and kernels forum and read the TWRP snapdragon thread. you'll get who or what you need reading that.
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Thanks I appreciate it
I also want my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G phone rooted

How to root S20 FE 5G Android 11 snapdragon One UI 3.0 SM-G781B/DS [Solved]

Hey!
So recently i've been searching how to root my device which is S20 FE 5G Android 11 snapdragon One UI 3.0 SM-G781B/DS
I haven't found any tutorials on how to unlock the bootloader or rooting it with my exact same one ui and android version
Could someone link me the sources/articles/videos to them as I haven't rooted a device for a long time now, and I dont want to brick my phone
Thank you in advanced
EDllT said:
Hey!
So recently i've been searching how to root my device which is S20 FE 5G Android 11 snapdragon One UI 3.0 SM-G781B/DS
I haven't found any tutorials on how to unlock the bootloader or rooting it with my exact same one ui and android version
Could someone link me the sources/articles/videos to them as I haven't rooted a device for a long time now, and I dont want to brick my phone
Thank you in advanced
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How To Root Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F) & Install Magisk - NaldoTech
Follow the guide below to root your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and install Magisk Manager. The developer behind Magisk, topjohnwu, released a Magisk
www.naldotech.com
The instructions apply to the FE 5G
bininga59 said:
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F) & Install Magisk - NaldoTech
Follow the guide below to root your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and install Magisk Manager. The developer behind Magisk, topjohnwu, released a Magisk
www.naldotech.com
The instructions apply to the FE 5G
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Just to confirm the link you've sent me says "(SM-G780F)" but my model is "SM-G781B/DS" you're aware of that right?
EDllT said:
Just to confirm the link you've sent me says "(SM-G780F)" but my model is "SM-G781B/DS" you're aware of that right?
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The principle is always the same. I also have a G781B and have done it that way too.
bininga59 said:
The principle is always the same. I also have a G781B and have done it that way too.
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Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
EDllT said:
Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
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Look here:
[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and...
forum.xda-developers.com
EDllT said:
Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
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I just wanted to ask if the fingerprint lock works after rooting? Since it is powered by knox and from what I've read, rooting trips knox and all its services. Please guide.
fingerprint working fine here, rooted with TWRP!
3mel said:
fingerprint working fine here, rooted with TWRP!
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same.
b1k3rdude said:
same.
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iamsiddharthmall said:
I just wanted to ask if the fingerprint lock works after rooting? Since it is powered by knox and from what I've read, rooting trips knox and all its services. Please guide.
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Works flawlessly
bininga59 said:
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F) & Install Magisk - NaldoTech
Follow the guide below to root your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and install Magisk Manager. The developer behind Magisk, topjohnwu, released a Magisk
www.naldotech.com
The instructions apply to the FE 5G
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Hi, i checked those instructions and for unlocking the bootloader, it appears not to be an option for those of us with G781W (Canada version). Am I out of luck for now? Device shipped with latest firmware.
EDllT said:
Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
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Hii,I'm using the indian S20 FE 5g(SD 865).So basically i should unlock boot loader,boot to system and connect to internet and verify oem unlock greyed out.Then patch boot.img and flash it through odin.That's it? no need to flash any other files like patched vb meta etc? waiting for your reply,thanks!
kogkita said:
Hii,I'm using the indian S20 FE 5g(SD 865).So basically i should unlock boot loader,boot to system and connect to internet and verify oem unlock greyed out.Then patch boot.img and flash it through odin.That's it? no need to flash any other files like patched vb meta etc? waiting for your reply,thanks!
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tried this,gave bootloop ,had to flash stock
kogkita said:
tried this,gave bootloop ,had to flash stock
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follow a guide on the process, there's a format of the data partition involved for bootloader unlock, for magisk and for internal memory encryption removal.
if you want root without TWRP follow this guide https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
if you want root AND TWRP visit the kernels recoveries and roms section, see afaneh92's TWRP thread for snap dragon.
read and read again until you've got a rough idea what you need to do. make sure you've got everything you'll need before you start.
3mel said:
fingerprint working fine here, rooted with TWRP!
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Hey bro, idk if you will read this but i really need help with rooting an S20 FE Snapdragon. I was decided to buy an S20 Plus Snapdragon, SM-G986U, I was ready for purchasing it but just days ago I noticed in many forums here that S20 Snapdragon couldn't be rooted, only Exynos based in, so as the S20 Plus couldn't be I thought S20 FE would be the same, but reading all the replies here I think I have a hope now. I want root because I play Fortnite Mobile and root allows me to unlock 90 fps on any device. I really hope you can help me, of this depends if I purchase a new phone or not lol.
I thought u could please help me in root process of S20 FE or maybe S20 Plus if it's possible.
marcelo_aeme said:
Hey bro, idk if you will read this but i really need help with rooting an S20 FE Snapdragon. I was decided to buy an S20 Plus Snapdragon, SM-G986U, I was ready for purchasing it but just days ago I noticed in many forums here that S20 Snapdragon couldn't be rooted, only Exynos based in, so as the S20 Plus couldn't be I thought S20 FE would be the same, but reading all the replies here I think I have a hope now. I want root because I play Fortnite Mobile and root allows me to unlock 90 fps on any device. I really hope you can help me, of this depends if I purchase a new phone or not lol.
I thought u could please help me in root process of S20 FE or maybe S20 Plus if it's possible.
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what country are you in ?
if you're in the US or Canada you won't be able to root now sadly. in other countries the FE with snapdragon or Exynos can both rooted
HOWEVER... if you want a 90fps refresh rate then NONE of the FE models support it, the hardware physically cannot do it. it's 60 or 120 nothing else.
Is there root for SM-G781U1/DS? It's an unlocked S20FE using Verizon.
3mel said:
what country are you in ?
if you're in the US or Canada you won't be able to root now sadly. in other countries the FE with snapdragon or Exynos can both rooted
HOWEVER... if you want a 90fps refresh rate then NONE of the FE models support it, the hardware physically cannot do it. it's 60 or 120 nothing else.
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Is there a current list of which versions can be unlocked and rooted? AT&T in the US recently added a number of international models to its whitelist.
hack.causality said:
Is there a current list of which versions can be unlocked and rooted? AT&T in the US recently added a number of international models to its whitelist.
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Samsung mostly sells snapdragon flagship phones in the US and Canada, they're only locked because Samsung does what the US carriers want. but Samsung also only usually sells the snapdragon versions of it's phones in America, Canada and Asia. people think all snapdragons can't be rooted but that's not true.
if you buy a snapdragon Samsung from outside of the US or Canada you'll be be able to root it. if you buy an FE in the states you WON'T be able to unlock it, it's all about where you buy the phone.
Jbenny007 said:
Is there root for SM-G781U1/DS? It's an unlocked S20FE using Verizon.
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sadly no.

is s20fe with snapdragon 865 4G (SM-G780G) rootable?

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.
3mel said:
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.
3mel said:
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.
theblitz707 said:
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?
Orcam said:
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
theblitz707 said:
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.
Orcam said:
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?
Orcam said:
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...

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