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Full Root Instructions Can Be Found Here:
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Hi Guys,
Hope this is the right forum to post this in. Says requests go in 'general', so here goes:
Over the last few days I have scoured the internet as well as XDA for a root on the LTE version from AT&T, branded SGH-i957. I have come across multiple people as well across multiple threads who have also expressed interest. The purpose of this thread is to concentrate work on this in one location separately since rooting and ROM development seem nonexistent at the moment. Also, I am willing to donate to any developer who can help us out. If other people are also willing, we can start a running total to give some motivation.
I have experience rooting and flashing multiple devices, but I am lacking in developmental skills, but I am willing to try if any developer for the wifi version has ideas but no device to try it on. From my limited knowledge, I believe you need to start with a rooted device to pull the ROM Dump from the device to start development.
Root Status:
ROOTED! (Thanks Da_G)
Da_G said:
Here's an odin tar I put together to root the AT&T Galaxy Tab 8.9, along with a tar that contains the stock kernel.
You can return back to stock kernel immediately after flashing, or keep mine loaded up, works great either way.
Changes in this kernel:
ADB Insecure (gives you # root prompt at adb instead of $)
su, busybox added to ramdisk
script to install busybox and su at boot-up
init.d support for running init.d scripts at bootup
stock android bootanimation (so you can run custom boot anims)
Modded Kernel: http://ponack.net/TPC/dagnarf/sgh-i957-rooted-kernel-v2.tar
Stock Kernel: http://ponack.net/TPC/dagnarf/stock-kernel-odin-image-for-sgh-i957.tar
Open odin, put desired kernel .tar in PDA section, flash.
Install Superuser from market.
Done!
Don't have a device, so no overclocked kernel coming from me just yet, if I can get my hands on one expect it soon!
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ROM Development:
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Disclaimer: Not responsible for any bricked devices.
The 8.9 already had a weak support time. One ROM and one kernel. Then the ATT version comes out with a DIFFERENT SoC.
I agree. Please also looking to Bell Canada's version as well if possible... I am receiving it tomorrow...
Thanks for Posting this.
I will also donate 30 dollars .
I believe that 8.9 lte is the best tablet out there considering its low weight
I also am willing to assist in development although I have little if any experience this would be a good reason to get cracking on learning that stuff as I don't see anyone rushing to help us out. If there is a device willing to give it some work I also would pony up $50. 00 US greenback to the cause.
Currently Skyrocketing into Android Space!
You guys are so lucky. Canada doesn't get the free GSII-SR. I paid full price for my 8.9LTE ($650CAD!!+tax no less).
The whole reason I bought this even over the mythical 7.7 is because of the LTE chip and supposingly faster speed (I hope... 1.5GHz vs 1.2GHz). So at this point this is the fastest tablet aside from the Prime and should warrant more attention.
Sorry to get off topic a little, but does an launcher app like Go Launcher totally replaces Touchwiz?
Is it running as an APP?
What happens to Touchwiz when Go Launcher is active?
Esstenially does it slow my tablet down?
Thanks
Send a PM to XDA member toastcfh. He or someone on his team may be able to help you guys out. I have heard that root isn't possible, but I have no idea what that means. Did they lock the bootloader? AT&T is involved, so I am not surprised they locked things down...
Thanks motley. I will contact him and let you guys know what's happening.
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the_hatrix said:
You guys are so lucky. Canada doesn't get the free GSII-SK. I paid full price for my 8.9LTE ($650CAD!!+tax no less).
The whole reason I bought this even over the mythical 7.7 is because of the LTE chip and supposingly faster speed (I hope... 1.5GHz vs 1.2GHz). So at this point this is the fastest tablet aside from the Prime and should warrant more attention.
Sorry to get off topic a little, but does an launcher app like Go Launcher totally replaces Touchwiz?
Is it running as an APP?
What happens to Touchwiz when Go Launcher is active?
Esstenially does it slow my tablet down?
Thanks
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Launchers usually make the tablet faster. I am using adw and it flies...
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I am using Go Launcher because i have it on my phone and really like it.
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_motley said:
Send a PM to XDA member toastcfh. He or someone on his team may be able to help you guys out. I have heard that root isn't possible, but I have no idea what that means. Did they lock the bootloader? AT&T is involved, so I am not surprised they locked things down...
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PM sent hopefully he will be willing to assist. If it really is locked down and cannot be messed with then i will probably get rid of it as i don't want a device I can't customize.
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Blackberrynomore said:
PM sent hopefully he will be willing to assist. If it really is locked down and cannot be messed with then i will probably get rid of it as i don't want a device I can't customize.
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Don't everyone send him a PM, dont want to flood his inbox.
I dont think the bootloader is locked. I think it is just an issue of this acting like a honeycomb cellphone.
Croak said:
Problem is, the VZW LTE 10.1 unit is still using the same Tegra SoC as the WiFi and 3G versions.
The AT&T/Bell Tab 8.9 is using a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC (same as the GS2 Skyrocket, T-Mobile GS2). And the Skyrocket/T-Mobile GS2 roots won't work because the phones using this SoC are all running Gingerbread, not Honeycomb.
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This should be the firmware for the Galaxy Tablet 8.9 LTE
Link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I957&r=5
note: it is labeled as smartphone and not tablet, but the PDA matches mine exactly.
I'm still working on this. Sending out pm's to devs who have rooted similar devices.
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What's scary is that the HTC Jetstream hasn't been rooted yet either, and it's been out for months. It uses the same SoC as the 8.9 LTE.
I'm sure the stupid high price didn't help the Jetstream though. Just not a lot of them ending up in the hands of the dev-minded.
What's encouraging, at least, is the BOGO deal on the 8.9 LTE/Skyrocket seems to be moving a fair number of Tabs in the US, which could lead to more dev support.
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What's scary is that the HTC Jetstream hasn't been rooted yet either, and it's been out for months. It uses the same SoC as the 8.9 LTE.
I'm sure the stupid high price didn't help the Jetstream though. Just not a lot of them ending up in the hands of the dev-minded.
What's encouraging, at least, is the BOGO deal on the 8.9 LTE/Skyrocket seems to be moving a fair number of Tabs in the US, which could lead to more dev support.
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Yikes. Their bounty is $920 along with a free device, and still no one has done it. They do have a few devs actively looking into it though.
orlandoxpolice said:
Yikes. Their bounty is $920 along with a free device, and still no one has done it. They do have a few devs actively looking into it though.
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Keep us posted Orlando I for one would love to be able to root this and hopefully make it better than it currently is which suckyyyy!
I want to enable tethering from the 8.9. It seems att has removed this feature. I want to root to enable this functionality and I'm willing to pitch in as well. Unless someone has an app that works on honeycomb.
dmunjal said:
I want to enable tethering from the 8.9. It seems att has removed this feature. I want to root to enable this functionality and I'm willing to pitch in as well. Unless someone has an app that works on honeycomb.
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I am talking to DA_G who makes skyrocket kernels, as well as the guys at the jetstream rooting forum so we will see how far we get...
main issue is just finding a root exploit for honeycomb.
Hi Guys,
Status update. Have some good work going on with Da_G. Will need some brave people shortly.
I bought a BELL 8.9LTE Unlocked Tablet, i am using it on ROGERS. When the ICS update finally come out will my tab find the rogers or bell version?
VarioIII said:
I bought a BELL 8.9LTE Unlocked Tablet, i am using it on ROGERS. When the ICS update finally come out will my tab find the rogers or bell version?
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Only time will tell.
Bell ICS firmware update for sure
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VarioIII said:
I bought a BELL 8.9LTE Unlocked Tablet, i am using it on ROGERS. When the ICS update finally come out will my tab find the rogers or bell version?
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the tablet is from bell......and you are only using the rogers sims... not the firmware ....
so thats mean if ics come tomorrow .... it will be from bell
I'm dying as well. Been hunting down an 8.9 as it's an optimal size for gaming (for nearly 2 months). I finally found one bnib for $300 only to find out it's on 3.2 and that' only gets me the old version of my game (that I'm addicted to). I'm literally dying here.
The 10.1 played the game awesomely (does the 10.1 have ics? I thought it did, but it was too big, hence I downgraded.
Anyway., it's supposedly a carrier free 8.9, but I see Bell PVR and crap like that in the apps.
Is there any way to get ICS on this tablet currently or not? I've never rooted or delved into that stuff so if there is a way, I may take a chance and gettur done.
I'm dying here. I'm literally twice a day checking if there's an update. I can't believe there are people who've had the update since July or earlier.
bubble.tea said:
I'm dying as well. Been hunting down an 8.9 as it's an optimal size for gaming (for nearly 2 months). I finally found one bnib for $300 only to find out it's on 3.2 and that' only gets me the old version of my game (that I'm addicted to). I'm literally dying here.
The 10.1 played the game awesomely (does the 10.1 have ics? I thought it did, but it was too big, hence I downgraded.
Anyway., it's supposedly a carrier free 8.9, but I see Bell PVR and crap like that in the apps.
Is there any way to get ICS on this tablet currently or not? I've never rooted or delved into that stuff so if there is a way, I may take a chance and gettur done.
I'm dying here. I'm literally twice a day checking if there's an update. I can't believe there are people who've had the update since July or earlier.
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There's no carrier free canadian gtab 8.9 LTE, you maybe just got an unlocked device from the seller. I also have the Bell version 8.9 LTE since release date which I unlocked & now using it with Rogers much more reliable LTE and its always been in the same 3.2 HoneyComb firmware. Currently there is no ICS update for it yet, but I am also patiently waiting for it because I saw great renewed life on my Galaxy Tab 7.7 on ICS and my 11month old daughter's Rogers Gtab 10.1 is running awesome with its recently released Rogers ICS update.
Im pretty sure the ICS Update is coming really soon and it will come when you lease expect it.
I feel ICS will also make this device more awesome.
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That's reassuring to know....but still impatient for the release.
Since you disclosed all that info-I have a question for you. Processor-wise, shouldn't both the 8.9 and 10.1 operate similarly? There's a multi-player game I'm addicted to that played great on the 10.1 with ICS (a later version of the game-which I'm thinking is possibly the cause). When I play on the 8.9 this past week I have two issues.
1-controls glitch infrequently (eventhough multi-touch tests don't show any issues)
2-the game is shockingly slow and laggy.
I'm playing on the same network (wifi), no other differences, just device is different, and the game version is different. I'm praying that with ICS the tab will function much better (same as the 10.1), and the compatible more recent version of the game will equally play better.
rvnteck said:
There's no carrier free canadian gtab 8.9 LTE, you maybe just got an unlocked device from the seller. I also have the Bell version 8.9 LTE since release date which I unlocked & now using it with Rogers much more reliable LTE and its always been in the same 3.2 HoneyComb firmware. Currently there is no ICS update for it yet, but I am also patiently waiting for it because I saw great renewed life on my Galaxy Tab 7.7 on ICS and my 11month old daughter's Rogers Gtab 10.1 is running awesome with its recently released Rogers ICS update.
Im pretty sure the ICS Update is coming really soon and it will come when you lease expect it.
I feel ICS will also make this device more awesome.
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Someone mentioned that there is a recent (8/12) Rogers ROM on Sam Mobile.
dmunjal said:
Someone mentioned that there is a recent (8/12) Rogers ROM on Sam Mobile.
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That info is not confirm yet, and those brave fellow xdadev members that tried it only got light bricked results.
So currently we're still waiting for its release.
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bubble.tea said:
That's reassuring to know....but still impatient for the release.
Since you disclosed all that info-I have a question for you. Processor-wise, shouldn't both the 8.9 and 10.1 operate similarly? There's a multi-player game I'm addicted to that played great on the 10.1 with ICS (a later version of the game-which I'm thinking is possibly the cause). When I play on the 8.9 this past week I have two issues.
1-controls glitch infrequently (eventhough multi-touch tests don't show any issues)
2-the game is shockingly slow and laggy.
I'm playing on the same network (wifi), no other differences, just device is different, and the game version is different. I'm praying that with ICS the tab will function much better (same as the 10.1), and the compatible more recent version of the game will equally play better.
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Processor & CPU Clock wise, on paper Gtab 8.9 LTE is better than the Gtab 10.1
P7500 Gtab 10.1 - only have 1ghz Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
While
i957m Gtab 8.9 LTE - have 1.5ghz Nvidia Tegra 2 T25
Comparing my i957m to my p7500 when both of them we're still 3.2HC - the i957 was more faster & stable.
Now that the p7500 got the ICS update, difference in speed and stability to my i957m is night & day. i957m doesn't even come close to the p7500.
So hopefully when we finally get the official ICS update to our i957m it will maximize its speed and stability to the fullest to solve your problem to that game you're playing.
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Has there been any indication if T-Mobile will update their original Note to JB 4.1? With AT&T's leaked JB 4.1 update , I'm curious if anyone has heard one way or another where T-Mobile might be with this.
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Has there been any indication if T-Mobile will update their original Note to JB 4.1? With AT&T's leaked JB 4.1 update , I'm curious if anyone has heard one way or another where T-Mobile might be with this.
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Yeah that is a good question. Along with the Note I'm curious if they're going to also drop the JB update for the SGS2.
I hope they do update the Note soon though. I just updated my SGS3 and I really like Google Now.
I hope they do. I loved it on my gs3! I didnt wanna root but might have too. Is there a note 2 rom available?
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Along with the benefits of the upgrade to 4.1 Jellybean , the original Galaxy Note is getting the Premium Suite upgrade. No word on if/when T-Mobile may pass this along officially.
I've seen the Samsung page about this, and listened carefully at TMoNews.com. Anyone heard or seen anything new about this?
Unless you're really hung up on the premium suite, I don't see any reason not to go to CM10. I'm using a nightly and 4.2.2 is very stable and fast. I can't believe how smooth the screen transitions are, generally a faster phone overall and you're not stuck with all the other bloatware. I do miss wifi calling, but my coverage has somewhat improved where I live. I also have Google Now, which I'm still playing with. I too got sick of waiting for the 4.1.2 update. So if we could get the premium suite and TMO wifi calling ported over to our CM10 distro, it would be perfect IMHO.
I agree that CM10 is a great stable fast rom, but it would be nice for Samsung and T-Mobile to give a little support to our phones. I personally would like to see the Suite make it's way down to us, even as a flash alone package from a dev. But considering the lack of devs for our devices, I won't hold my breath.
mikkej2k said:
Along with the benefits of the upgrade to 4.1 Jellybean , the original Galaxy Note is getting the Premium Suite upgrade. No word on if/when T-Mobile may pass this along officially.
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I have given up on waiting. Galaxy Note users on Tmobile is so low that I have a feeling they couldn't careless for us anymore if we get the JellyBean update or not. I am here in XDA right now looking for the best custom ROM for the original Galaxy Note. My GNote's stock firmware is already giving me the Windows98-bloated-and-slow effect.
So far I'm leaning more on the Padawan ROM, although not officially for Tmobile, I'll take chance because of the support for the S-Pen. Besides I'm reading on some post that it works.
[UPDATE]
No go on the Padawan. Too much hassle. I need my phone to work, right away. Instead of debugging it, I just installed AvatarROM. I need Wifi Calling though. Please help.
Just wondering when we'll possibly see some t-mobile based custom roms for our device now that it is stateside. There are areas around me that still only get edge/2/2.5G so I really don't like sacrificing Wi-Fi calling or mms/sms. Just really hoping we will see some ppl develop modded tmob based US ROM so those that utilize their Wi-Fi calling and such can continue to. I'm a willing tester as I do not believe I am going bback to Samsung after using this. Only thing drawing me towards the S4 is the fact that there are more US devs making ROMs with tmob base. I'm within my satisfaction period, but honestly would like to stick with this device if development is on the way for us US folk that utilize the WiFi calling & communications
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troyism said:
Just wondering when we'll possibly see some t-mobile based custom roms for our device now that it is stateside. There are areas around me that still only get edge/2/2.5G so I really don't like sacrificing Wi-Fi calling or mms/sms. Just really hoping we will see some ppl develop modded tmob based US ROM so those that utilize their Wi-Fi calling and such can continue to. I'm a willing tester as I do not believe I am going bback to Samsung after using this. Only thing drawing me towards the S4 is the fact that there are more US devs making ROMs with tmob base. I'm within my satisfaction period, but honestly would like to stick with this device if development is on the way for us US folk that utilize the WiFi calling & communications
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I'm also a us tmobile z owner and I'm scared that were not gonna see any real development, because in reality it's a old phone,just not to tmobile, most developers that wanted it already bought it unlocked so they have the unlocked bootloader, also now the z ultra and honami are gonna take the spotlight, I love the phone but I'll say if your looking for development the s4 and one are Def the way to go,I use all 6603 stuff but don't need wifi calling,have you ever thought about Google voice or other similar things,u know it sucks but I don't think we'll see many options
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Only a short period of time left. I want to keep this phone, but if we're not getting 4.2.2 from T-Mobile or current custom 4.1.2roms it's pointless because I need my Wi-Fi calling and Google hangouts(replaced talk) doesn't do the job. Sad faced. I. Don't care for HTC and have had Samsung since preandroid
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troyism said:
Only a short period of time left. I want to keep this phone, but if we're not getting 4.2.2 from T-Mobile or current custom 4.1.2roms it's pointless because I need my Wi-Fi calling and Google hangouts(replaced talk) doesn't do the job. Sad faced. I. Don't care for HTC and have had Samsung since preandroid
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No one can really answer this,I think there will be no development from the community,however I am sure tmobile will update to 4.2 but it will be months,come on the one is still on 4.1
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Did some more outside research and am about to call and verify with Sony. First talked to friend that was a mgr with me and still.is through tmob. It appears Sony is working on 4.3 for our device and skipping 4.2.2 for our US C6606 device. I guess that is acceptable as long as the wait isn't too long. Guess I'll possibly just develop my own 4.1.2 to retain WiFi calling and release for other fellow US Z owners.
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How many of are of us left? 10? 20? 50?
Of course the S6 is like 2 devices behind the S series...... I'm just wondering if its worth my time to dev or not.
the t-mobile S6 forums are dead, but the general (international?) S6 forums still have alot of activity.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6
HKSpeed said:
the t-mobile S6 forums are dead, but the general (international?) S6 forums still have alot of activity.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6
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Ehhh...i don't mess with international too much.
I like the international roms but they don't have wi-fi calling.
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theHURRICANE said:
I like the international roms but they don't have wi-fi calling.
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Well, if my threads don't get some life the only roms, and kernels you will have is international.
The Sickness said:
How many of are of us left? 10? 20? 50?
Of course the S6 is like 2 devices behind the S series...... I'm just wondering if its worth my time to dev or not.
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The ONLY reason I have NOT upgraded to a 7 or 8 the locked bootloader issue. I bought by S6 Edge Tmob variant Apr 2015. Still use it. I switch a lot between International and Tmob version ROMs except since the new firmware FINALLY came out for Nougat...no ROMs posted here. So basically I have been running my own custom ROM so to speak. I'm rooted with Magisk. I currently am using a kernel posted somewhere called [email protected] #1. It allowed me to install AOD files, but even tough I have all the appropriate switches in Display settings and the various FONT clocks etc, I can't get AOD to actually show on my standby screen, so I'm missing something. I posted a thread how to install Viper with the stock rooted TMobile firmware. So basically, I for one consider myself as active as I can around here and have tried to do so ever since getting my SM-G925T over two years ago. When on MM I had faithfully been using your last 11.5 MM Edge kernel too and believe I did offer some *beer* for your efforts back when you released that final product. I for one would be more than happy to offer anything I can as far as possible testing on my device in the future. Thanks again, for your efforts too.
yeah it looks like.... forums are dead but we ain"t gonna say R.I.P yet... still waiting for some custom rom and kernal for nougat
Docmjldds said:
The ONLY reason I have NOT upgraded to a 7 or 8 the locked bootloader issue. I bought by S6 Edge Tmob variant Apr 2015. Still use it. I switch a lot between International and Tmob version ROMs except since the new firmware FINALLY came out for Nougat...no ROMs posted here. So basically I have been running my own custom ROM so to speak. I'm rooted with Magisk. I currently am using a kernel posted somewhere called [email protected] #1. It allowed me to install AOD files, but even tough I have all the appropriate switches in Display settings and the various FONT clocks etc, I can't get AOD to actually show on my standby screen, so I'm missing something. I posted a thread how to install Viper with the stock rooted TMobile firmware. So basically, I for one consider myself as active as I can around here and have tried to do so ever since getting my SM-G925T over two years ago. When on MM I had faithfully been using your last 11.5 MM Edge kernel too and believe I did offer some *beer* for your efforts back when you released that final product. I for one would be more than happy to offer anything I can as far as possible testing on my device in the future. Thanks again, for your efforts too.
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Did you use Assayed kitchen?
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Did you use Assayed kitchen?
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Totally ignorant on that app. Just googled and a quick read. Really an interesting application I intend on diving into. Appreciate the reference. Downloaded the latest version. Much appreciated.
I'm still around. However my XDA app seems to have died. It hasn't updated anything in a few weeks. Like others have said, not going for a locked bootloader. The S6 will probably be my last Samsung phone for that reason.
Been a long time since I've been on here... Thinking about rooting again. I've been out and about and gave up messing with my phone for a while, but with the new update... I'm not that impressed with Nougat.. I still love my S6 though. Is there still a root even though I've updated to Nougat?
mrbmg said:
Been a long time since I've been on here... Thinking about rooting again. I've been out and about and gave up messing with my phone for a while, but with the new update... I'm not that impressed with Nougat.. I still love my S6 though. Is there still a root even though I've updated to Nougat?
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Install Magisk V12. Two Parts...the module as well as the manager app. Links below. From TWRP
http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk
http://tiny.cc/latestmanager
The manager itself is an APK file.
The Sickness said:
How many of are of us left? 10? 20? 50?
Of course the S6 is like 2 devices behind the S series...... I'm just wondering if its worth my time to dev or not.
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These threads have been dead for a little while now which sucks but, of course, was ultimately inevitable. I definitely appreciate all your time & effort developing for our device. Not only that but also taking a leap and actually attempting to teach us non-devs how to build a Samsung kernel! (Awesome guide by the way if you haven't seen it or made an attempt, you should it's fun! link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/guide-how-to-build-samsung-kernel-july-t3429355 ) not to mention the help provided to me personally! Thanks again @The Sickness