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Still says 2017-08-01 security patch, but now with Blueborne and Krack patched as well.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/galaxy-s5-update/
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME.tar .md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_ Aboot.tar.md5.zip
I also received the software update notification. Now hoping someone will be able to make the bootloader friendly/no aboot version to flash...
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I also received the software update notification. Now hoping someone will be able to make the bootloader friendly/no aboot version to flash...
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Been a while since I've been to this section of the forums but I'm already uploading a Dev Friendly version and the untouched one right now.
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@Silent Patriot
Feel free to add this to the OP.
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
Dudash said:
Been a while since I've been to this section of the forums but I'm already uploading a Dev Friendly version and the untouched one right now.
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@Silent Patriot
Feel free to add this to the OP.
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
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Hi, I am running the Resurrection Remix Final N ROM on my g900v and I have this bootloader (g900vvrs2dqb2). I looked it up and saw that it was from February 2017.
I would like to update my modem and boot so I am ready for Oreo but I'm not sure best way to go about it,(Odin)?
I know this information is available on XDA and probably in this forum, but I am paranoid because I had a hell of a time unlocking the bootloader because I was fallowing old directions.
I would be very grateful to anyone willing to point me towards simple, but accurate directions.
Thanks in advance, and apologize for my ignorance!
Sent from my kltevzw using XDA Labs
Awesome! Thanks very much. I'm gonna give this a shot like the previous install/upgrade some time Friday afternoon PDT.
Jeebus I need sleep....
Can I flash this over LOS in TWRP to return to stock or do I have to use Odin?
Once flashed will the bootloader remain unlocked to allow me to reinstall LOS?
I got a new screen installed and it appears there may be an issue with how the digitizer interfaces with the software/kernal and going back to stock should update the software to allow the screen to function normally then allowing me to reflash LOS.
Hey Everyone,
Thanks for all your great work on the Galaxy S5. This thing is still kicking! I know I'm way behind on what's been going on. I'm still back on the TowelRoot days. The time has come to finally update my phone because some of the apps won't work anymore. I'm not into ROMs and stuff, I just want the latest firmware without all the bloatware. I had originally gone the TowelRoot method because people were having such a hard time with battery life (me included) with Lollipop. I was fortunate enough to get TowelRoot before updating to the newer version of Lollipop and went back to KitKat and I've been there ever since.
I'm currently on G900VVZW1ANCG (Kitkat 4.4.2) with root access and superuser. I have a CID 15 emmc which is a good thing from all the research I've been doing on XDA.
That's where I get stuck and confused with the newer stuff that's going on. Do I even need to unlock the bootloader?
In the end, I don't mind wiping the entire phone, I just want to get to the latest Marshmallow (which this thread seems to have) without all the bloatware or the ability to delete all the bloatware.
nickbike1 said:
Hey Everyone, Thanks for all your great work on the Galaxy S5. This thing is still kicking! I know I'm way behind on what's been going on. I'm still back on the TowelRoot days...
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Welcome back!
You had asked some questions that is actually 2 separate ones upon themselves and I'll, hopefully, try to answer them...
Question 1: Should you unlock the bootloader?
Answer 1: The only need for anyone to require this is if they want to perform something outside the scope of just Rooting a device.
What I mean is... for example, if an individual would like to install a Custom Recovery and/or Firmware then you will need to unlock the bootloader.
Question 2: You would, ultimately, like to just debloat the Firmware?
Answer 2: Debloating Stock Firmware only requires root and not an unlocked bootloader.
The proper rooting of a device just means that you will be able to modify areas of the root directory that's restricted for devices without root and Debloating falls into this category.
Just an FYI regarding the following 2:
1) The 2 differences between the CID11 & CID15...
GS5 with CID11 = Toshiba EMMC
GS5 with CID15 = Samsung EMMC
2) There are a handful of Custom Firmwares that are based upon the stock Firmware that is already Debloated. Some of them only requires a Rooted device and Some requires an unlocked bootloader and recommends a Custom Recovery like TWRP.
This is just a brief summary to help you further but, I would recommend that you take note of/highlight the following 2threads that would be a bit more helpful depending on what your looking to do.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
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From this post here, I think the way to get this done for an unlocked bootloader is:
- flash the HOME_No version using Odin 3.12 AP option
- flash TWRP via Odin AP
- reinstall Magisk from TWRP and Magisk Manager.
1) Will that work?
2) What’s the most reliable tool for creating a backup—a) in case I screw up, AND b) in case everything goes well, so I can restore my apps and data into the new clean phone, preferably without screwing up the new clean phone?
I have a G900V.05 on QB2, rooted and unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, that I got to using this method by jrkruse and a false start via another method. So I’ve got Titanium Backup, TWRP, and FlashFire all in play. I'll probably shoot out backups from all of them, not sure which one restores best or if FlashFire survives the update.
Full System Backup method needed!
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From this post here, I think the way to get this done for an unlocked bootloader is:
- flash the HOME_No version using Odin 3.12 AP option
- flash TWRP via Odin AP
- reinstall Magisk from TWRP and Magisk Manager.
1) Will that work?
2) What’s the most reliable tool for creating a backup—a) in case I screw up, AND b) in case everything goes well, so I can restore my apps and data into the new clean phone, preferably without screwing up the new clean phone?
I have a G900V.05 on QB2, rooted and unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, that I got to using this method by jrkruse and a false start via another method. So I’ve got Titanium Backup, TWRP, and FlashFire all in play. I'll probably shoot out backups from all of them, not sure which one restores best or if FlashFire survives the update.
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1) -Yes, I just tried it, and it works perfectly! The only correction - you have to unzip
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip file and flash md5 file with Odin (Odin won't work with that zip file).
2) -I have exactly the same question to fellow members - what is the current most simple and reliable method of full system backup (like ghost image for PC)? I want to try Lineage, but I already spent many hours on system customization (applications, app settings, accounts with login names/passwords, etc.). I really need some fast method to revert phone back to QL1 with all my current setup. I will flash again System and TWRP from Odin, and Magisk from TWRP. How can I then restore my full setup with one click? I used to use 'Titanium Backup' in the past, but that is not an option anymore. It freezes every time when I try to restore 'All apps with system data'
Thank you for reading that and for any possible advices.
So, if I have an unlocked bootloader, will it stay unlocked if I flash the boot from the "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware" version? Will it upgrade the baseband to the latest version as well?
Nerva said:
So, if I have an unlocked bootloader, will it stay unlocked if I flash the boot from the "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware" version? Will it upgrade the baseband to the latest version as well?
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If your looking for the Baseband Modem Firmware, the following link has them all for the G900V and won't affect what you have (i use them on my Unlocked G900V to update the Modem Baseband Firmware and I've got TWRP and LineageOS).
[BASEBAND-FIRMWARE-MODEMS]Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 {SM-G900V/KLTEVZW}[ODIN] by Ibuprophen
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Thanks. Are the baseband modem firmware also included in the QL1 "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware"? I've been told I should upgrade both my modem and bootloader, but I don't want to re-lock my unlocked bootloader.
WTF?? I was running TWRP 3.2.1.0 and crDroid 7.1.2, and I used Odin to flash the "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware" and checked the BL and CP options, which I thought should update just the bootloader and modem, and now it boots up with the Samsung logo and then the Verizon logo, and then just sits there. I tried to go to recovery so I could restore a backup, but it looks like the stock recovery. What did I do wrong and how do I fix it??
Since crDroid 7.1.2 is older than the bootloader, I'm wondering if that's the issue. I do have crDroid 8.1 on the microSD card. I also have TWRP 3.2.1.0 on the microSD card. So I'm wondering if I can use the stock recovery to flash TWRP. I haven't played around with custom ROM's in four years, but prior to that I did it all the time, so apparently I now remember just enough to be dangerous...
@Nerva, I apologize for the delay but, I'm curious to know where, why and what gave you the impression that you were/was required, on your your working device, to update your devices bootloader???
I'm just perplexed about this...
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I went back and tried to find where I read it, and at the very least it was in this post:
godofsalt said:
Yep all true. .... But....
Once he sends you the info (model numbers and such) might want to also double check that he is on the latest firmware, for his devise. Important!
All reads good. If it's rather, "New" then, I would keep it as well.
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I think I saw it someplace else as well, but I haven't stumbled across it -- I was posting a lot of questions in a lot of threads as well as PMing people.
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I went back and tried to find where I read it, and at the very least it was in this...
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Your situation prompted me to confirm what I knew and others that you can see on the recent posts on the following thread...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
... I just wanted to state that if your devices bootloader was already unlocked and the device wasn't bricked (or similar) then you should not need to update the bootloader or it'll lock it up again and, potentially, can even cause FRP issues as well. Luckily your FRP didn't trip and the device was able to be unlocked again.
I have the same device that was unlocked a long time ago and never ever needed its bootloader updated.
Your question regarding the Baseband Modem Updates...
Those are the Modem files extracted from the stock Firmware and only updates the devices Modem. That controls the WiFi, Carrier Data, etc...
This is similar to updating the Drivers for something specific on a PC (like the PC LAN, WiFi, Video Card, etc... ).
When you had flashed what you did on your device, you basically flashed an optimized version of the Stock Firmware. This is why you saw the Samsung Boot Screen.
I hope that I had explained this okay via text...
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I'm curious, if the bootloader version has so little importance for us custom-ROM users, why does Samsung/Verizon update their bootloader versions -- to what purpose?
It looks like this website will generate a cf-auto-root package for QL1:
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:840/firmware:14884
I'm wondering if I flash that with Odin, would it upgrade my current unlocked QB2 to an unlocked QL1?
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I'm curious, if the bootloader version has so little importance for us custom-ROM users, why does Samsung/Verizon update their bootloader versions -- to what purpose?...
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I'm not stating that Bootloaders doesn't get updated upon themselves but, they specifically seldom require it.
One way to look at it is that the function of the bootloader is allot like the BIOS of a PC. They both handle the boot process and seldomly require to be updated specifically.
When a new Stock Firmware version is released, the bootloader is only updated accordingly to reflect the updates of the firmware. This reflection is to protect the device from being updated to an incompatible firmware version.
In short, when the bootloader is unlocked, the bootloader still protects the device from an incompatible firmware from being installed but, it being unlocked just bypasses the "Samsung Stock firmware only" restriction.
TWRP is just the conduit between the Firmware and the bootloader that just handles the communication between the bootloader and the Firmware.
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I'm wondering if I flash that with Odin, would it upgrade my current unlocked QB2 to an unlocked QL1?
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If you flash the firmware, your just going to relock your bootloader and be back to stock.
To get the QL1, just flash the Baseband Modem Update from the following link and you'll be good to go and you'll see this in your device info.
[BASEBAND-FIRMWARE-MODEMS]Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 {SM-G900V/KLTEVZW}[ODIN] by Ibuprophen
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Hi I have a sprint S8 G950U. Software version G950USQU5CRIB Rev 1.0. I've been looking around for a root and have found nothing. Does the root for my device exist?
217alex said:
Hi I have a sprint S8 G950U. Software version G950USQU5CRIB Rev 1.0. I've been looking around for a root and have found nothing. Does the root for my device exist?
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Same. I have g955usqu5crib Sprint locked. Is there any help in this area? I may have bricked my phone trying to flash an older version! hahahaha
To root sprint s8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ubrnWdGT4
Except: if you have Oreo, download your firmware here (and not root junky): https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/
-Regain charging ability to 100%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEdmIDEKYtA
Note:
-Although your ui will will show 80%, you will be able to charge to 100%
-Lose secure folders
-Lose Samsung Pay
How can I get back to G955USQU5CRIB firmware. I think I may have rooted too early. Sprint didn't unlock the phone yet and I'm unable to flash to verizon.
My original plan was to flash from Sprint to Verizon so the phone could be used on that carrier. However, I'm stuck with Sprint software and the phone, although rooted is still locked to Sprint.
SM-G955U - Sprint
TheGaffler said:
How can I get back to G955USQU5CRIB firmware. I think I may have rooted too early. Sprint didn't unlock the phone yet and I'm unable to flash to verizon.
My original plan was to flash from Sprint to Verizon so the phone could be used on that carrier. However, I'm stuck with Sprint software and the phone, although rooted is still locked to Sprint.
SM-G955U - Sprint
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You can download that firmware at sammobile https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU5CRIB/239473/
Pretty sure bootloader cannot be downgraded.. and root it limited to Bootloader V2...
If you find different results let us know!
pdappcgeek said:
To root sprint s8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ubrnWdGT4
Except: if you have Oreo, download your firmware here (and not root junky): https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/
-Regain charging ability to 100%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEdmIDEKYtA
Note:
-Although your ui will will show 80%, you will be able to charge to 100%
-Lose secure folders
-Lose Samsung Pay
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hello. thanks for this, saw the video. i am currently downloading the root zip file. but my question is that on the video, the guy used 7.0 android and mine is 8.0 CRIB october 1 patch. pls will this method work for me? i dont know my type of bootloader, but i remember trying to flash twrp in the past and i get fail! auth error. anyways, pls will the method from the video work?
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Ez-go said:
Pretty sure bootloader cannot be downgraded.. and root it limited to Bootloader V2...
If you find different results let us know!
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how does one know the bootloader type that i am currently on?
passionicon said:
hello. thanks for this, saw the video. i am currently downloading the root zip file. but my question is that on the video, the guy used 7.0 android and mine is 8.0 CRIB october 1 patch. pls will this method work for me? i dont know my type of bootloader, but i remember trying to flash twrp in the past and i get fail! auth error. anyways, pls will the method from the video work?
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how does one know the bootloader type that i am currently on?
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The bootloader version is the 5th number from far end of your current firmware 3 or higher cannot be rooted and the only method is partcyborg rom
there is no downgrading or nothing
if you have to have root get another device
you cannot use cf auto root or flash twrp as we have locked bootloaders
if the bootloader gets unlocked then yes cf auto root and junk will work then
themadscientist said:
the bootloader version is the 5th number from far end of your current firmware 3 or higher cannot be rooted and the only method is partcyborg rom
there is no downgrading or nothing
if you have to have root get another device
you cannot use cf auto root or flash twrp as we have locked bootloaders
if the bootloader gets unlocked then yes cf auto root and junk will work then
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thanks. Just checked,my bl is 5. I'll search for the partcyborg rom then
passionicon said:
thanks. Just checked,my bl is 5. I'll search for the partcyborg rom then
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if its 5 then no hope for root only u to number 2
Hello, long shot, but I was wondering if anyone knows if my device can be rooted, it's a stock sprint s8+ with unlocked bootloader v5 on the latest version of Android (screenshot of my software version attached)
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sj
sjsharksfan420 said:
Hello, long shot, but I was wondering if anyone knows if my device can be rooted, it's a stock sprint s8+ with unlocked bootloader v5 on the latest version of Android (screenshot of my software version attached)
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sj
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Howdy;
I haven't found anything. I'm on same Baseband Version. That #5, five numbers from the left seems to be a killer.
ch99tj said:
Howdy;
I haven't found anything. I'm on same Baseband Version. That #5, five numbers from the left seems to be a killer.
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Yea, I've had it for so long stock, just upgraded to s10+ and decided to just keep this as a secondary because it's still solid, no a single issue
(long time root user, webOS, epic touch 4g, then all even galaxy S devices) root was so fun!
Thanks for the post my friend, maybe someday this version will be cracked
sj
ch99tj said:
Howdy;
I haven't found anything. I'm on same Baseband Version. That #5, five numbers from the left seems to be a killer.
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sjsharksfan420 said:
Yea, I've had it for so long stock, just upgraded to s10+ and decided to just keep this as a secondary because it's still solid, no a single issue
(long time root user, webOS, epic touch 4g, then all even galaxy S devices) root was so fun!
Thanks for the post my friend, maybe someday this version will be cracked
sj
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Search in main s8 general threads bit 5 can be rooted
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-t3904613
First thread???
TheMadScientist said:
Search in main s8 general threads bit 5 can be rooted
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-t3904613
First thread???
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Thanks mad, have you tried that method?
sj
sjsharksfan420 said:
Thanks mad, have you tried that method?
sj
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No im still on a revision 2 bootloader but it's pretty much the same now with the option of installing stock Oreo pie. Or rooted nougat
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No im still on a revision 2 bootloader but it's pretty much the same now with the option of installing stock Oreo pie. Or rooted nougat
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And there's no way to root without wiping data huh? I was hoping to just add root to my current device, I'll read up too though, I've been out of the root scene for a short bit
sj
sjsharksfan420 said:
And there's no way to root without wiping data huh? I was hoping to just add root to my current device, I'll read up too though, I've been out of the root scene for a short bit
sj
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More than likely no. I swapped system images a few times. Kinda like dirty flashing and it worked. But errors begin to pile up. One can try. But more than likely user data will be corrupted
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More than likely no. I swapped system images a few times. Kinda like dirty flashing and it worked. But errors begin to pile up. One can try. But more than likely user data will be corrupted
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Yea, that's what I figured, if I had a better internet, I would start messing around, it takes forever to download anything for me, out in the cuts.. I like to have my Stock firmware files ready to go incase I need to fix a soft brick or something..
Anyhoo, thanks for the posts my friend, I appreciate it!
sj
Hey guys,
My dad has a SM-G930A 6.0.1 unlocked running on T-Mobile. It is starting to show it's age (battery drain, apps not running like they should, etc.) and is still stuck on 6.0.1.. From my understanding, it should be possible to flash to SM-G930T, however I am a bit lost as to where to begin the process to do so. I tired going straight to 8.0 by flashing the SM-G930T 8.0 firmware files but this didn't work (I didn't think it would work, but it was worth a try). With that said, would it be better for me to just stick to updating to SM-G930A 7.0 via the guides posted, or is there a way for me to Flash the SM-930T 8.0 firmware? Thanks in advance.
leprkon said:
Hey guys,
My dad has a SM-G930A 6.0.1 unlocked running on T-Mobile. It is starting to show it's age (battery drain, apps not running like they should, etc.) and is still stuck on 6.0.1.. From my understanding, it should be possible to flash to SM-G930T, however I am a bit lost as to where to begin the process to do so. I tired going straight to 8.0 by flashing the SM-G930T 8.0 firmware files but this didn't work (I didn't think it would work, but it was worth a try). With that said, would it be better for me to just stick to updating to SM-G930A 7.0 via the guides posted, or is there a way for me to Flash the SM-930T 8.0 firmware? Thanks in advance.
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Wow you guys really get screwed over there in the US with cell phones. It's a pain in the a** to do anything with your phones.
Anyway I'm guessing the phone was originally AT&T right? And now it's unlocked to any carrier.
If you just want to update the phone to the latest firmware then just flash AT&T Oreo. It won't affect the SIM it will still work as before.
If you want to flash any other firmware including T Mobile then you'll need to unlock the bootloader on the device and that's a whole different ball game. With plenty of guides on how to online.
Make sure you back up all the things you want to keep before flashing
cooltt said:
Wow you guys really get screwed over there in the US with cell phones. It's a pain in the a** to do anything with your phones.
Anyway I'm guessing the phone was originally AT&T right? And now it's unlocked to any carrier.
If you just want to update the phone to the latest firmware then just flash AT&T Oreo. It won't affect the SIM it will still work as before.
If you want to flash any other firmware including T Mobile then you'll need to unlock the bootloader on the device and that's a whole different ball game. With plenty of guides on how to online.
Make sure you back up all the things you want to keep before flashing
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Thanks for the reply! I appreciate the direction. You are right, US phones are a pain. And yes, the phone was originally an AT&T phone, but was unlocked.
As for unlocking the bootloader, I've found different sources that say that unlocking the bootloader on this particular phone is not possible with this particular phone. I did read something about an engineering bootloader being used to get around a locked bootloader for rooting. Could this be used for flashing as well?
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If you want to flash any other firmware including T Mobile then you'll need to unlock the bootloader on the device and that's a whole different ball game. With plenty of guides on how to online.
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That's not entirely true. Using Odin you can flash any USA firmware onto any other USA device, no bootloader unlocking required.
It's very common for people to flash G930U over their G930V/T/A/P devices to remove bloatware
leprkon said:
As for unlocking the bootloader, I've found different sources that say that unlocking the bootloader on this particular phone is not possible with this particular phone. I did read something about an engineering bootloader being used to get around a locked bootloader for rooting. Could this be used for flashing as well?
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It's unstable and only lets the device charge up to 80%, your best bet woulld just be a full flash with Odin
This guide is a bit dated but it's the best one out there. Just make sure you google the latest Odin and use all 4 firmware files when flashing https://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
Beanvee7 said:
That's not entirely true. Using Odin you can flash any USA firmware onto any other USA device, no bootloader unlocking required.
It's very common for people to flash G930U over their G930V/T/A/P devices to remove bloatware
It's unstable and only lets the device charge up to 80%, your best bet woulld just be a full flash with Odin
This guide is a bit dated but it's the best one out there. Just make sure you google the latest Odin and use all 4 firmware files when flashing https://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
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Thanks for the reply! I had tried flashing the 8.0 G930T variant last night with the latest version of Odin and the PrinceComsy version and got a Model Mismatch error. I read that the modified Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD would let me flash the firmware and ignore the Model Mismatch error. However, I didn't go through with it because I was not sure if I would brick my phone and instead erred on the side of caution and made my post here. Would I be safe to flash the files from SM-G930T_1_20180625111401_xf3965l42p_fac onto my current device?
If your firmware files are from a trusted source like sammobile, updato or samfirmtool then it should be fine
Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD seems to have positive feedback here on XDA so should be fine too https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
Beanvee7 said:
If your firmware files are from a trusted source like sammobile, updato or samfirmtool then it should be fine
Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD seems to have positive feedback here on XDA so should be fine too https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
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Thanks for the assist! Everything worked like a charm!
leprkon said:
Thanks for the assist! Everything worked like a charm!
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Great glad it all worked out
leprkon said:
Thanks for the assist! Everything worked like a charm!
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Greetings-
I apologize for jumping in an already created thread, but I think I am in the same situation, and like to verify with you both before I use the advice please. I have a SM-G930T that I just purchased, and really like to run a custom rom. But I understand I can not because I have Android 8 on it. I know how to use Odin, and have the latest version plus you guys talked about it here. I have also already downloaded the stock rom from sammobile site. What are my options? Is there a rom I can flash the phone with using Odin that would provide better performance, less G..bage, and more battery life? Is there a way for me to root the phone? I really need an app that requires the phone to be rooted.
Thanks
[email protected] said:
Greetings-
I apologize for jumping in an already created thread, but I think I am in the same situation, and like to verify with you both before I use the advice please. I have a SM-G930T that I just purchased, and really like to run a custom rom. But I understand I can not because I have Android 8 on it. I know how to use Odin, and have the latest version plus you guys talked about it here. I have also already downloaded the stock rom from sammobile site. What are my options? Is there a rom I can flash the phone with using Odin that would provide better performance, less G..bage, and more battery life? Is there a way for me to root the phone? I really need an app that requires the phone to be rooted.
Ok, so flash any unbranded Stock Rom for your device using this version of Odin which has been specifically modified to flash US devices. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572 PatcheD.zip is the file you want to download.
Then when you have checked the phone is working ok on undrnaded firmware you can go ahead and root the device using this method which is again for US Qualcomm devices. https://www.****************/2018/0...on-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-on-android-8-0-oreo/
Take you time and read instructions.
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Can I get unbranded stock firmware from sammobile? I understand the generic meaning of it, but I need more information on how to get them and what I need to know to work with them.
[email protected] said:
Can I get unbranded stock firmware from sammobile? I understand the generic meaning of it, but I need more information on how to get them and what I need to know to work with them.
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If I understand it correctly there is no unbranded firmware for the US, its all network specific but you can flash unbranded UK firmware and it will work fine, UK BTU is the one you want from sammobile.
Load into the modified version of Odin and flash.
This is what I found, and downloading.
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This is what I found, and downloading.
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Yes that's the right one but like the beanvee and i have said there is a specific way to flash this stock then root the device.
You also need Samsung USB drivers installed so your pc can talk to your device, there's plenty of guides around how to flash with Odin and what you need to do beforehand, the only difference with you is the version of Odin your using and then the method of rooting afterwards.
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Yes that's the right one but like the beanvee and i have said there is a specific way to flash this stock then root the device.
You also need Samsung USB drivers installed so your pc can talk to your device, there's plenty of guides around how to flash with Odin and what you need to do beforehand, the only difference with you is the version of Odin your using and then the method of rooting afterwards.
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Thanks. I have used Odin before, and I already downloaded the patchD version of Odin from the link. Thank you so much. I'll keep you posted on how it turns out. I still do not have a verified version of a custom recovery for this. Do you guys know of any? I found this link but the link to the suggested twrp does not work. I think it is this one. But I can not be sure. The original link points to a slightly different url.
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Thanks. I have used Odin before, and I already downloaded the patchD version of Odin from the link. Thank you so much. I'll keep you posted on how it turns out. I still do not have a verified version of a custom recovery for this. Do you guys know of any? I found this link but the link to the suggested twrp does not work. I think it is this one. But I can not be sure. The original link points to a slightly different url.
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Nope do not use that TWRP, it will flash TWRP but not boot it and you'll be stuck on Samsung logo forever.
There is still no way to unlock a Qualcomm snapdragon bootloader and i'm not sure anyone is working on it anymore.
All it means is you need to flash custom Roms via Odin or possibly the inbuilt S7 recovery, you just need to check the ROM is in a format which can be flashed that way.
With regards to finding a TWRP solution you'll have to do some serious searching on google and read everything.
There are already several de-bloated stock Roms on the forum if thats what you want to do. Root and custom recovery TWRP are two different things though, you get rooted so your good to go?
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Nope do not use that TWRP, it will flash TWRP but not boot it and you'll be stuck on Samsung logo forever.
There is still no way to unlock a Qualcomm snapdragon bootloader and i'm not sure anyone is working on it anymore.
All it means is you need to flash custom Roms via Odin or possibly the inbuilt S7 recovery, you just need to check the ROM is in a format which can be flashed that way.
With regards to finding a TWRP solution you'll have to do some serious searching on google and read everything.
There are already several de-bloated stock Roms on the forum if thats what you want to do. Root and custom recovery TWRP are two different things though, you get rooted so your good to go?
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Yes root is my main goal, and you are right the debloated roms will work just fine. I can do w/o twrp. Just double checking here; since I am flashing the UK rom, and I believe one of the comments on this thread was how US images are locked tighter, would not I be able to find a UK version of TWRP for my phone? Just checking.
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Yes root is my main goal, and you are right the debloated roms will work just fine. I can do w/o twrp. Just double checking here; since I am flashing the UK rom, and I believe one of the comments on this thread was how US images are locked tighter, would not I be able to find a UK version of TWRP for my phone? Just checking.
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Now pull up a chair and listen closely.....99% of the American devices (including yours) have an extremely uncooperative Qualcommm Snapdragon cpu at it's heart and thus refuses point blank to play ball. The online community have done a fantastic job creating the modifications you are now using. The rest of the world (i'm happy to say) enjoy the S7 with an extreamly cooperative Exynos cpu at it's heart. It just loves to be fiddled with, it's a whore of a chip, constantly on the go with all kinds of neat tricks.
Anyhoo... my point is, the software has to be compatible with the hardware you catch my drift? All the cool little programs are written with a specific piece of hardware in mind, unfortunately for you guys Qualcomm is the ice queen.
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Now pull up a chair and listen closely.....99% of the American devices (including yours) have an extremely uncooperative Qualcommm Snapdragon cpu at it's heart and thus refuses point blank to play ball. The online community have done a fantastic job creating the modifications you are now using. The rest of the world (i'm happy to say) enjoy the S7 with an extreamly cooperative Exynos cpu at it's heart. It just loves to be fiddled with, it's a whore of a chip, constantly on the go with all kinds of neat tricks.
Anyhoo... my point is, the software has to be compatible with the hardware you catch my drift? All the cool little programs are written with a specific piece of hardware in mind, unfortunately for you guys Qualcomm is the ice queen.
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Thank you so much. You guys are amazingly patient, and informative. Thank you for educating me, and helping me achieve my goal.
I have tried a few times but can not flash the files. I have attached screenshots, and followed the instructions here. Do you see anything I should be doing differently?
I initially thought the code came as one tar file, which I could flash, but it was a zip file, which I had to unpack.
i got the latest security update via OTA and an now running the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware, ive tried flashing the eng boot img i originally used to root from here "https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616" but odin fails every time, i'm pretty sure its because the new security update updated the bootloader also... to version 9. now i guess my question is are there any eng boot files for the v9 bootloader available yet? or any other usable root methods available?
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i got the latest security update via OTA and an now running the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware, ive tried flashing the eng boot img i originally used to root from here "https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616" but odin fails every time, i'm pretty sure its because the new security update updated the bootloader also... to version 9. now i guess my question is are there any eng boot files for the v9 bootloader available yet? or any other usable root methods available?
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That wasn't very clever was it.
Should never update branded unless it's to fix a major bug. Any loophole which allows root or flash is closed on an update until someone figures out how to root on the new boot loader.
I think the best advice to anyone on US networks is to flash unbranded and go from there.
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i got the latest security update via OTA and an now running the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware, ive tried flashing the eng boot img i originally used to root from here "https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616" but odin fails every time, i'm pretty sure its because the new security update updated the bootloader also... to version 9. now i guess my question is are there any eng boot files for the v9 bootloader available yet? or any other usable root methods available?
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Get magisk.zip from internet , move to a sdcard insert sdcart to s7, Flash twrp for s7 then format data then click install magisk.zip reboot after finish and done.
kpwnApps said:
Get magisk.zip from internet , move to a sdcard insert sdcart to s7, Flash twrp for s7 then format data then click install magisk.zip reboot after finish and done.
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I'm fairly certain that the only twrp for the s7 is a temporary one because there is no unlock for the bootloader, and even still the temp twrp is only compatible with the v4 bootloader and I am currently on v9.... that is unless I'm mistaken if I am then please someone correct me and point me in the right direction because I'd love to be running magisk on my s7 : )
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That wasn't very clever was it.
Should never update branded unless it's to fix a major bug. Any loophole which allows root or flash is closed on an update until someone figures out how to root on the new boot loader.
I think the best advice to anyone on US networks is to flash unbranded and go from there.
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No it most definitely was not very clever at all and unfortunately I'm stuck : / Also is the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware not unbranded?
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No it most definitely was not very clever at all and unfortunately I'm stuck : / Also is the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware not unbranded?
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Yes it is I didn't read properly. Anyway what odin are you using to flash? The modified one?
We are talking about a qualcomm device yes?
cooltt said:
Yes it is I didn't read properly. Anyway what odin are you using to flash? The modified one?
We are talking about a qualcomm device yes?
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Yes I'm using the modified Odin and all my previous attempts at flashing the eng boot files via Odin on the v8 bootloader have been successful, it wasn't until after the OTA that I started having issues.
And yes this is Qualcomm : )
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Yes I'm using the modified Odin and all my previous attempts at flashing the eng boot files via Odin on the v8 bootloader have been successful, it wasn't until after the OTA that I started having issues.
And yes this is Qualcomm : )
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Hmmm so it may be that loophole is now closed, what you need to think about is if you deffo need root? Or is it just nice to have. I'm sure a dev will get round it soon.
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I'm fairly certain that the only twrp for the s7 is a temporary one because there is no unlock for the bootloader, and even still the temp twrp is only compatible with the v4 bootloader and I am currently on v9.... that is unless I'm mistaken if I am then please someone correct me and point me in the right direction because I'd love to be running magisk on my s7 : )
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Twrp will work certainly, i did on my own s7 qualcomm variant with this https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....de-how-to-root-android-8-0-oreo-t3840271/amp/
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Twrp will work certainly, i did on my own s7 qualcomm variant with this https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....de-how-to-root-android-8-0-oreo-t3840271/amp/
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Okay I was completely unaware of TWRP being an option or the possibility of Magisk with a locked bootloader, now to clarify I'm running the latest unbranded US Region firmware for the US T-Mobile version of the Qualcomm Galaxy S7 "(TMB) G930UUEU9CSA3" that being said I have a few questions about how to specifically to proceed if you don't mind helping me?
First is the version of Odin available from the post provided above inst the modified version I've been required to use for all my previous flashing "Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD" should I use this one or the version provided in the post above "Odin3_v3.13.1"?
My next question is that all the different versions and variants of TWRP available for my device the Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge are either for Exynos Canada/International or Korea or the Chinese Qualcomm variant of each. Should I download and use the TWRP for the Chinese Qualcomm S7?
The sammobile link in the original post for "Android 8.0 Oreo Stock Rom" provides me with a list of the latest and up to date international versions of firmware for the Galaxy S7 Edge "SM-G935FD" I'm assuming I should just use the stock firmware image for my device "SM-G930U" instead?
The link for the no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0 is dead but I don't think its needed because of something someone said in the original post about this method failing after latest security update "the one I'm on" https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78115895&postcount=18 he said he solved it easily with information and another flash able zip from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77000849&postcount=47 and the zip from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76564735&postcount=37
All that being said I haven't attempted anything yet, I'll try the above method as I understand it later this evening and I'll post my results
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All that being said I haven't attempted anything yet, I'll try the above method as I understand it later this evening and I'll post my results
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Hello there, i deleted most of your post because i didn't want my post to be huge. So if i just give you some guidelines hopefully you can have a look around for the files you need.
1. For Qualcomm / snapdragon devices you must always use the patched version of Odin you already have. Now this version of Odin can be dangerous if you don't flash the correct firmware for your device because it ignores device mismatch and other safety measures the normal Odin checks for before flashing. Which brings me to.....
2. Anything for G935 will not work for G930 including TWRP, you must always use firmware, patches twrp which specifically says it for G930 Qualcomm/snapdragon devices.
3. The China/ Korea Qualcomm/snapdragon devices are exactly the same as the US devices, anything working on the China / Korea devices will work on the US device.
Now i know you want to root unbranded on V9 but as you are on the T Mobile network it may be easier to flash and root T Mobile Oreo for the time being until there is a workaround root for V9 unbranded.
All of the threads you linked to were for G935 devices and i've mentioned you can't use those patches BUT the process and step by step instructions you follow are the same for your device. So you can follow those guides as long as you are using the patches for your device.
There is a Snapdragon section on this forum so thats a good place to look.
I've had a quick look for this specific firmware and can't find anything about rooting the U9 version yet.....
I'm just checking this firmware G930UUEU9CSA3 your running did have either XAA or USC code next to it when you downloaded? I've noticed Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are using the same firmware VZN, ATT, XAS.
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Hello there, i deleted most of your post because i didn't want my post to be huge. So if i just give you some guidelines hopefully you can have a look around for the files you need.
1. For Qualcomm / snapdragon devices you must always use the patched version of Odin you already have. Now this version of Odin can be dangerous if you don't flash the correct firmware for your device because it ignores device mismatch and other safety measures the normal Odin checks for before flashing. Which brings me to.....
2. Anything for G935 will not work for G930 including TWRP, you must always use firmware, patches twrp which specifically says it for G930 Qualcomm/snapdragon devices.
3. The China/ Korea Qualcomm/snapdragon devices are exactly the same as the US devices, anything working on the China / Korea devices will work on the US device.
Now i know you want to root unbranded on V9 but as you are on the T Mobile network it may be easier to flash and root T Mobile Oreo for the time being until there is a workaround root for V9 unbranded.
All of the threads you linked to were for G935 devices and i've mentioned you can't use those patches BUT the process and step by step instructions you follow are the same for your device. So you can follow those guides as long as you are using the patches for your device.
There is a Snapdragon section on this forum so thats a good place to look.
I've had a quick look for this specific firmware and can't find anything about rooting the U9 version yet.....
I'm just checking this firmware G930UUEU9CSA3 your running did have either XAA or USC code next to it when you downloaded? I've noticed Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are using the same firmware VZN, ATT, XAS.
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I'd be interested to know how this turned out if the device with V9 bootloader could be rooted with temp TWRP method.
Can i actually flash magisk on my 930u?
Is there any way to root my g930t ?
I'm on v9 bootloader, and i don't care about knox tripping.
Did developpers really failed to break the security of this little old device ? Or no one worked it ?
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Hello there, i deleted most of your post because i didn't want my post to be huge. So if i just give you some guidelines hopefully you can have a look around for the files you need.
1. For Qualcomm / snapdragon devices you must always use the patched version of Odin you already have. Now this version of Odin can be dangerous if you don't flash the correct firmware for your device because it ignores device mismatch and other safety measures the normal Odin checks for before flashing. Which brings me to.....
2. Anything for G935 will not work for G930 including TWRP, you must always use firmware, patches twrp which specifically says it for G930 Qualcomm/snapdragon devices.
3. The China/ Korea Qualcomm/snapdragon devices are exactly the same as the US devices, anything working on the China / Korea devices will work on the US device.
Now i know you want to root unbranded on V9 but as you are on the T Mobile network it may be easier to flash and root T Mobile Oreo for the time being until there is a workaround root for V9 unbranded.
All of the threads you linked to were for G935 devices and i've mentioned you can't use those patches BUT the process and step by step instructions you follow are the same for your device. So you can follow those guides as long as you are using the patches for your device.
There is a Snapdragon section on this forum so thats a good place to look.
I've had a quick look for this specific firmware and can't find anything about rooting the U9 version yet.....
I'm just checking this firmware G930UUEU9CSA3 your running did have either XAA or USC code next to it when you downloaded? I've noticed Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are using the same firmware VZN, ATT, XAS.
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Would this info be applicable to edge models as well? Pretty sure our moderator has moved on as he is disgusted with samsungs persistance in blocking root with new bl versions. Im on an unlocked tmo s7 edge with the u firmware as well.
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Would this info be applicable to edge models as well? Pretty sure our moderator has moved on as he is disgusted with samsungs persistance in blocking root with new bl versions. Im on an unlocked tmo s7 edge with the u firmware as well.
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Yes same hardware
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Yes same hardware
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Can't get twrp to flash. Tried w rom as is, tried factory reset tried reinstall w/o auto reboot. All get same error
what about jruze root?
what about https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616 then flash from safestrap, format data, decript script?
nm it uses flashfire
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what about https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616 then flash from safestrap, format data, decript script?
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Yes by using 1st and #1623 post number it can be rooted easily. I already have done that on both G930P and G930U.
I just purchased this S7 from "Amazon Renewed" with a 90-day warranty and 2 yrs of insurance. It was sold as a "Verzion S7", and it has the "Verizion√" logo on the back. But the model shown in Software Information says G930U (not G930V), and the firmware is G930UUESACSI1. Also, it has no Verizon Bloatware; it's squeaky clean.
What do I have here..? Is it the Verizon hardware, but flashed with the unlocked firmware..?
Can this be rooted..? (that's where I was headed with this)
Also, the bootloader seems to be R16NW, which I see on S8 & S9 too..? I guess the bootloader version can vary widely across many models..? (I didn't know that until just now).
that seems like it
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I just purchased this S7 from "Amazon Renewed" with a 90-day warranty and 2 yrs of insurance. It was sold as a "Verzion S7", and it has the "Verizion√" logo on the back. But the model shown in Software Information says G930U (not G930V), and the firmware is G930UUESACSI1. Also, it has no Verizon Bloatware; it's squeaky clean.
What do I have here..? Is it the Verizon hardware, but flashed with the unlocked firmware..?
Can this be rooted..? (that's where I was headed with this)
Your bootloader version is "A" which is #10. If you look in the Verizon S7 thread you'll see how to root nouget/Oreo firmware. There is a link to the eng-boot you need posted bear the end of the thread. You just need to follow the op to root. Hopefully the SI1 firmware is still rootable.
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Your bootloader version is "A" which is #10. If you look in the Verizon S7 thread you'll see how to root nouget/Oreo firmware. There is a link to the eng-boot you need posted bear the end of the thread. You just need to follow the op to root. Hopefully the SI1 firmware is still rootable.
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Thank you. Could you reply with a link to the correct thread? I did start reading one with 11 pages, but after 6 Pages my eyes fell out of my head. I'm not even sure I was reading the correct one.
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Thank you. Could you reply with a link to the correct thread? I did start reading one with 11 pages, but after 6 Pages my eyes fell out of my head. I'm not even sure I was reading the correct one.
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There are a lot more pages in this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
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There are a lot more pages in this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
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Holy cow, that thread is huge. I think that's going to take me a while, lol.
I also bought one of the cheap Verizon S7s from ebay. It's running the same 930U Oreo firmware and is fast and clean.
I really want root and so I have been looking for an engineering boot that I can use to enable it, however the highest version I can find is v9 and I need v10.
Does anyone have the v10 eng boot image?
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This root should run on any bootloader A/10 firmware version (the unbranded "U" version is preferred), what's important is to follow the steps carefully and do not skip anything.
First, always start with a factory reset in order to avoid any further issues. Enable ADB Debugging and run this script before anything, in order to avoid the constant re-booting and OTA updates after flashing the eng-boot.
Samsung_Security+OTA_Disabler_(BillA_v2018-04-01).BAT
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207486974
Second, flash the eng-boot and let it sit there for about 30 minutes without touching the phone, then again enable ADB Debugging .
Samsung_G930x_QC_UVEACSF1_v8.0.0_Eng_Boot_Root_v20 19-06-04.TAR
ro.bootimage.build.fingerprint=samsung/heroqlteuc/heroqlteatt:8.0.0/R16NW/G930AUCEACSF1:eng/test-keys
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962594014
Samsung_G935x_QC_UVEACSF1_v8.0.0_Eng_Boot_Root_v20 19-06-04.TAR
ro.bootimage.build.fingerprint=samsung/hero2qlteuc/hero2qlteatt:8.0.0/R16NW/G935AUCEACSF1:eng/test-keys
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962594015
Third, run the https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...63190603904440 file and follow the instructions in the OP.
This has not worked for me so far, but I will try again.
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Success!
I'm using linux so I extracted the engineering boot.img file from the archive and flashed it. After that I was able to remount all the system partitions RW via ADB and then I could install root!
The engineering boot image is noticeably slower than the stock one so the next step will be to try and replace just the stock boot image to get the faster kernel back again.