Knox smdm vulnerability found - helpful for getting root? - Galaxy Note 4 General

https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2014/11/21/weekly-metasploit-wrapup
http://blog.quarkslab.com/abusing-s...on-story-of-a-half-patched-vulnerability.html
A vulnerability exists in the KNOX security component of the Samsung Galaxy firmware that allows a remote webpage to install an APK with arbitrary permissions by abusing the 'smdm://' protocol handler registered by the KNOX component. The vulnerability has been confirmed in the Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, Note 3, and Ace 4.
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you read reddit too huh?

senectus said:
you read reddit too huh?
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Yep, I figured someone over here may not so it would be helpful to spread the info around.

bobbarker2 said:
Yep, I figured someone over here may not so it would be helpful to spread the info around.
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I'm not a dev but my limited understanding tells me the good fellows on reddit have jumped the shark a bit.
I cant see how this will allow rooting without tripping knox.

Plus it will be patched very soon, especially since it started circulating the internet.
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senectus said:
I'm not a dev but my limited understanding tells me the good fellows on reddit have jumped the shark a bit.
I cant see how this will allow rooting without tripping knox.
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What does "Jumped the shark" mean? Well, it's a point of attack. This alone obviously doesn't let you gain elevated access but it could possibly be a foot in the door.

iridaki said:
Plus it will be patched very soon, especially since it started circulating the internet.
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It's already patchable manually by going to smdm://patch/

iridaki said:
Plus it will be patched very soon, especially since it started circulating the internet.
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LOL Yeah right I laughed out loud when I read this stupid post. Samsung updates are MONTHS APART... Yeah you'll see new firmware with a for this sometime in 2015.

@Class said:
LOL Yeah right I laughed out loud when I read this stupid post. Samsung updates are MONTHS APART... Yeah you'll see new firmware with a for this sometime in 2015.
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You're confusing big Android updates with small patches that come through updates. There's already a minor update for the Note 4 rolling out in some European countries, so if I were you, I'd laugh a tad more quietly...

bobbarker2 said:
What does "Jumped the shark" mean? Well, it's a point of attack. This alone obviously doesn't let you gain elevated access but it could possibly be a foot in the door.
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This made me giggle. I think he really meant "jumped the gun" as in the reddit users took off with the idea too quickly, and assumed that the vulnerability could be useful for rooting.
"Jumping the shark" is a reference to the TV show Happy Days - which many people think consider to have gone on too long, series after series - losing a lot of it's humour and appeal. The episode from which the phrase comes involved the Fonz (the main character) jumping over a shark on his motorbike. It was awful... and hence the phrase "jumping the shark" became synonymous with something getting old and tired and no longer funny.
Sorry, I just had to interrupt the thread with that little factile. Carry on.

iridaki said:
You're confusing big Android updates with small patches that come through updates. There's already a minor update for the Note 4 rolling out in some European countries, so if I were you, I'd laugh a tad more quietly...
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Okay I'll let you know when there is an update for my SM-N910W8.

@Class said:
Okay I'll let you know when there is an update for my SM-N910W8.
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Please do, I'll be on the edge of my seat.

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

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

There is a new system update. It says to imporve the security.

I want to root at some point but wondering if this security system update will make it more difficult. Most likley since it's a new update nobody might know. Maybe it's been rolling out for a few weeks and someone knows something. Thanks
Edit: I see it's a security patch that I think started rolling out in January or it's a new February one. I still wonder if it will make root more difficult
no, root is still easy. its always the same method
You'll still be able to root after Feb. security update.
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ok thanks =).
jeffrimerman said:
I want to root at some point but wondering if this security system update will make it more difficult. Most likley since it's a new update nobody might know. Maybe it's been rolling out for a few weeks and someone knows something. Thanks
Edit: I see it's a security patch that I think started rolling out in January or it's a new February one. I still wonder if it will make root more difficult
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WTH? This isn't a SAMSUCK phone. This is a NEXUS.
doitright said:
WTH? This isn't a SAMSUCK phone. This is a NEXUS.
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Yeah, from what I read they will put out monthly security patches or at least that's what the article said. There were some vulnerabilities in Android, all Android
jeffrimerman said:
Yeah, from what I read they will put out monthly security patches or at least that's what the article said. There were some vulnerabilities in Android, all Android
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Do I need to spell it out for you?
NEXUS IS A DEVELOPER'S PHONE. NOT A LOCKED OUT PHONE FOR RETARDS.
doitright said:
Do I need to spell it out for you?
NEXUS IS A DEVELOPER'S PHONE. NOT A LOCKED OUT PHONE FOR RETARDS.
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I'm with you, we should protest and have a sit in in front of Nexus hehehe. The article was specifically addressing Nexus phones. Or did you not believe there was a patch for our phones? I guess the Nexus is still mildly retarded hehe
hxxp://www.techtimes.com/articles/121547/20160106/january-android-security-patch-for-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-now-live-factory-images-also-available.htm
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Do I need to spell it out for you?
NEXUS IS A DEVELOPER'S PHONE. NOT A LOCKED OUT PHONE FOR RETARDS.
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If a locked out phone is for retards, then who uses an iPhone
jeffrimerman said:
I'm with you, we should protest and have a sit in in front of Nexus hehehe. The article was specifically addressing Nexus phones. Or did you not believe there was a patch for our phones? I guess the Nexus is still mildly retarded hehe
hxxp://www.techtimes.com/articles/121547/20160106/january-android-security-patch-for-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-now-live-factory-images-also-available.htm
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Go buy a samsuck or apple. Better fit for you.
doitright said:
Go buy a samsuck or apple. Better fit for you.
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hahahahhahahahaha funny cool guy . Considering I've been rooting android for years and never used a iphone or samsuck it's probably not the case but please feel free to mail me yours, sank u buddy. Did the article not spell it out for you that Nexus 6 will be getting patches?? But I don't trust the sytem either man, lets go find that server hosting that site and push it over heheh
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hahahahhahahahaha funny cool guy . Considering I've been rooting android for years and never used a iphone or samsuck it's probably not the case but please feel free to mail me yours, sank u buddy. Did the article not spell it out for you that Nexus 6 will be getting patches?? But I don't trust the sytem either man, lets go find that server hosting that site and push it over heheh
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to answer your question a little better.. why is it easy to unlock the bootloader and root any nexus? its because google decided to give us a gift with the nexus one.. the gift, fastboot oem unlock. google has made any nexus easy to root, for no other reason except its much easier. do you think google will take it away from us? i dont, as thats part of the magic that makes a nexus. actually, they did it because of all the app developers AND modders/rom developrs, so they could use their nexus to make us apps and to improve the whole nexus experience(yes, on occassion google picks code written by our xda developers and adds it into nexus devices). so leaving it easy to root also gives google more coding options. yea, i really dont think googles gonna change that.
doitright said:
Go buy a samsuck or apple. Better fit for you.
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simms22 said:
to answer your question a little better.. why is it easy to unlock the bootloader and root any nexus? its because google decided to give us a gift with the nexus one.. the gift, fastboot oem unlock. google has made any nexus easy to root, for no other reason except its much easier. do you think google will take it away from us? i dont, as thats part of the magic that makes a nexus. actually, they did it because of all the app developers AND modders/rom developrs, so they could use their nexus to make us apps and to improve the whole nexus experience(yes, on occassion google picks code written by our xda developers and adds it into nexus devices). so leaving it easy to root also gives google more coding options. yea, i really dont think googles gonna change that.
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Thanks, yeah I was wondering if it would make it more difficult but knew they would never eliminate it. No point in updating if it's gonna even cause a small extra step but glad it was nothing. I just put on a different rom that took out most of the apps I don't need and says will have better battery life and that seems to be the case. Thanks again
chapelfreak said:
If a locked out phone is for retards, then who uses an iPhone
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---------- Post added at 12:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:42 PM ----------
the beauty of open source.

*Root*

Bootloader locked. Can we get root? Why do manufacturer's and providers lock some phones but not others?
I need viper 4 arise in this thing!
Shouldn't this be in T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers instead?
I clicked on this thinking that root was achieved, not being inquired about. It's very misleading.
Binary100100 said:
Shouldn't this be in T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers instead?
I clicked on this thinking that root was achieved, not being inquired about. It's very misleading.
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Wow. You gonna be okay? Sounds bad.
No. I'm not. What's it to you?
It pisses me off to have misleading posts.
It pisses me off to have misplaced threads.
This is both. Good thing I don't own this device, else I'd care even more.
Now go troll along while I report this thread.
Hope you feel better soon.
logikism said:
Bootloader locked. Can we get root? Why do manufacturer's and providers lock some phones but not others?
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Moved here, read the Forum Rules before posting....
Sorry people...
Thanks for moving!
ShermCraig said:
Hope you feel better soon.
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Hey, I was reading your pet peeves. How about when people say "should of" or could of" instead of "should have" or "should've". That one gets me.
Sorry off topic, not like there's much to add to this thread when the bootloader is locked. BTW, has the bootloader lock been officially confirmed?
Dr. Fed said:
Hey, I was reading your pet peeves. How about when people say "should of" or could of" instead of "should have" or "should've". That one gets me.
Sorry off topic, not like there's much to add to this thread when the bootloader is locked. BTW, has the bootloader lock been officially confirmed?
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Ha!! I totally agree! I'm adding them, with a h/t to you.!
Note 7 was rooted even with a locked bootloader.
ggrant3876 said:
Note 7 was rooted even with a locked bootloader.
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as was my tmo galaxy s7!
I'm thinking maybe my Note 5 will be the last Samsung flagship I'll ever own that's rooted. Champagne problems but maybe I'll enjoy a purely stock experience on this S8.
Ill be happy once I have root so I can restore from TB... hate that right now cant get everything back it seems.
Since there's no root what's best app for blocking ads?
jscarano said:
Since there's no root what's best app for blocking ads?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
i think adhell works better. adguard brains battery sometimes since everything is filtered through it, it can cause some issues with services(GPM)
both these are systemwide ad blockers ( adguard youll have to get premium or sign up for their beta program)
guaneet said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getadhell.androidapp&hl=en
i think adhell works better. adguard brains battery sometimes since everything is filtered through it, it can cause some issues with services(GPM)
both these are systemwide ad blockers ( adguard youll have to get premium or sign up for their beta program)
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Thanks I'm gonna try Adhell

ABD sideload update files

EQE1 to EQF1 - June 1 2017 security update
U6EQCF-to-S6EQE1 - May 1 2017 security update
firmware update
You can help me with the update of g920aucu6eqcf to g920aucs6eqe1
Eqmpr666 said:
You can help me with the update of g920aucu6eqcf to g920aucs6eqe1
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Yes I can. I'm just out of my house and have no access to my pc. I will be back on July 5th
On Edge of Galaxy
norbarb said:
Yes I can. I'm just out of my house and have no access to my pc. I will be back on July 5th
On Edge of Galaxy
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+1 for the QCF to QE1 files and big thanks!
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You can help me with the update of g920aucu6eqcf to g920aucs6eqe1
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benzino90 said:
+1 for the QCF to QE1 files and big thanks!
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I update firs post with what you are looking for..
Hi,
Do you have F1 to G1 available? Looks like G1 is the latest AT&T update.
bluetoo256 said:
Hi,
Do you have F1 to G1 available? Looks like G1 is the latest AT&T update.
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Yes I do have them, but people here are not very thankful for what I do for them since I don't own s6.
Because all of this I will not post any more updates to s6 series.
On Edge of Galaxy
norbarb said:
Yes I do have them, but people here are not very thankful for what I do for them since I don't own s6.
Because all of this I will not post any more updates to s6 series.
On Edge of Galaxy
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How about a link in PM for those who appreciate your work and really need the latest update as it might fix some problems?
Thanks in advance!
Regards!
norbarb said:
Yes I do have them, but people here are not very thankful for what I do for them since I don't own s6.
Because all of this I will not post any more updates to s6 series.
On Edge of Galaxy
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With a sour puss attitude like that I am glad you will not be posting them in the future. Do you really expect us to kiss the ring at your daughters wedding to get a couple of tars? Don't be so full of your self when you know all to well the average people that come on here. Those people want their hand held the entire way they root their phones instead of using some common sense. The silent majority will always be drowned out by the inept minority who are typically more vocal with their trivial questions and demands.
braindead444 said:
With a sour puss attitude like that I am glad you will not be posting them in the future. Do you really expect us to kiss the ring at your daughters wedding to get a couple of tars? Don't be so full of your self when you know all to well the average people that come on here. Those people want their hand held the entire way they root their phones instead of using some common sense. The silent majority will always be drowned out by the inept minority who are typically more vocal with their trivial questions and demands.
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I don't know that I don't own any of s6 series. I'm doing this in my free time to help others and it is very frustrated when you on your post see 2-3K of viewers and only 10 or so thanks. How hard it is to simply say "thank you" if someone help you. They are same way in the live. They get someone help and they just walk away with out even looking back. Think about it. Have great day. BTW. People who want something from me will get it. There is always way.
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Update help
Can i update to july patch from eqcf april 1 2017?
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EQE1 to EQF1 - June 1 2017 security update
U6EQCF-to-S6EQE1 - May 1 2017 security update
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Thank you very much dude
Thanks for your hard work! Do you have EQG1 to EQH1? I couldn't find it. I just reflashed to EQG1 since I couldn't find any sideloads after EQG1.

New User Rooting Help

Howdy, folks.
I'm coming from a 3+ year old HTC10 and have an S10 ( G973UZKAXAA factory rooted) on the way. My understanding is that this is the Snapdragon CPU. Can someone point me to the correct thread/guide to root this phone? I'm seeing instructions for Magisk and TWRP, but I'm new to the Samsung world, so I'm a bit confused on where to start.
Thanks in advance!
BillTheCat said:
Howdy, folks.
I'm coming from a 3+ year old HTC10 and have an S10 ( G973UZKAXAA factory rooted) on the way. My understanding is that this is the Snapdragon CPU. Can someone point me to the correct thread/guide to root this phone? I'm seeing instructions for Magisk and TWRP, but I'm new to the Samsung world, so I'm a bit confused on where to start.
Thanks in advance!
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I think you mean factory unlocked not factory rooted. Also US Snapdragon phones can't be rooted and most likely never will.
BillTheCat said:
Howdy, folks.
I'm coming from a 3+ year old HTC10 and have an S10 ( G973UZKAXAA factory rooted) on the way. My understanding is that this is the Snapdragon CPU. Can someone point me to the correct thread/guide to root this phone? I'm seeing instructions for Magisk and TWRP, but I'm new to the Samsung world, so I'm a bit confused on where to start.
Thanks in advance!
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Next time research before hitting the buy button. SMH.
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Limeybastard said:
Next time research before hitting the buy button. SMH.
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I actually did. Apparently you were busy at the time posting snarky comments in other threads and missed it. Thanks for the help.
Tel864 said:
I think you mean factory unlocked not factory rooted. Also US Snapdragon phones can't be rooted and most likely never will.
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Yes, sorry - I mis-spoke - I did mean unlocked. In any case, for those of us who want to relieve ourselves of factory bloatware and have an unlocked and rooted phone, which model number would it be? There are variants all over the map.
Or, would this method using Magisk seemingly confirmed here at XDA get me where I want to be in terms of root?
Thanks in advance!
BillTheCat said:
Or, would this method using Magisk seemingly confirmed here at XDA get me where I want to be in terms of root?
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You need the international exynos s10 to get root.
peachpuff said:
You need the international exynos s10 to get root.
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What confuses me is that some indications suggest that rooting the Snapdragon variant will work, though opinions are all over the map, and not all of them are current. Since development is constantly in motion, it's hard to know for sure.
Here's the link to a guide for rooting with Magisk:
https://www.idroidspace.com/how-to-root-galaxy-s10-xda-reddit/
Here's a guide to flashing TWRP for Snapdragon S10 (which wouldn't be possible without root, I presume):
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxyS10qcom.html
Am I just reading all of this wrong? I'm sure you can appreciate that with all this conflicting information and hundreds upon hundreds of pages across multiple threads, it's hard to know for sure.
Thanks in advance!
Exynos models can be rooted. Only some snapdragon models can be rooted, but they aren't U.S. models. The U.S. model phones are locked down tight.
BillTheCat said:
What confuses me is that some indications suggest that rooting the Snapdragon variant will work, though opinions are all over the map, and not all of them are current. Since development is constantly in motion, it's hard to know for sure.
Here's the link to a guide for rooting with Magisk:
https://www.idroidspace.com/how-to-root-galaxy-s10-xda-reddit/
Here's a guide to flashing TWRP for Snapdragon S10 (which wouldn't be possible without root, I presume):
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxyS10qcom.html
Am I just reading all of this wrong? I'm sure you can appreciate that with all this conflicting information and hundreds upon hundreds of pages across multiple threads, it's hard to know for sure.
Thanks in advance!
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Why are you linking external links shot TWRP, magisk and rooting when this place has all the answers already in the other s10 sub forum? I guess searching is not your forte [emoji90]
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Limeybastard said:
Why are you linking external links shot TWRP, magisk and rooting when this place has all the answers already in the other s10 sub forum? I guess searching is not your forte [emoji90]
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Alright there, hotshot. Show me where the thread is that matches my phone variant, and I'll take it from there.
Limeybastard said:
Why are you linking external links shot TWRP, magisk and rooting when this place has all the answers already in the other s10 sub forum? I guess searching is not your forte [emoji90]
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You need the international exynos s10 to get root.
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Except... this. Hence my confusion. Some of y'all are saying yes, others are saying no. It's hard to know what to do for sure.
BillTheCat said:
Except... this. Hence my confusion. Some of y'all are saying yes, others are saying no. It's hard to know what to do for sure.
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That article is not accurate. You can only root the top two models on that list.
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Limeybastard said:
That article is not accurate. You can only root the top two models on that list.
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See? That wasn't so hard, was it? There's a difference between being lazy and being confused by conflicting information. Wouldn't it be better to give someone the benefit of the doubt and try to help, instead of making snarky comments and hurling recriminations?
It has been well known that it's been at least several years or more since a US Samsung phone could be rooted.
Tel864 said:
It has been well known that it's been at least several years or more since a US Samsung phone could be rooted.
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To be expected if you've been a Samsung user all along. I've been an HTC user across the Tilt, HD2, Inspire, One and 10. That covers about... what... fifteen years?
So, "well known" to some is not so much to others. Obviously you immerse yourself in this, follow it vigorously, and therefore have knowledge that others don't. I buy a phone every couple years for business and personal use. I unlock, root, perhaps install a custom ROM but not always, install the necessary apps (TiBu, AdAware, etc.) and I'm done with it. It's not a hobby to me.
That said, I've already sent the phone back. Safe to assume the G975F/DS is what I'd be in need of?
BillTheCat said:
Safe to assume the G975F/DS is what I'd be in need of?
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Bingo.
BillTheCat said:
To be expected if you've been a Samsung user all along. I've been an HTC user across the Tilt, HD2, Inspire, One and 10. That covers about... what... fifteen years?
So, "well known" to some is not so much to others. Obviously you immerse yourself in this, follow it vigorously, and therefore have knowledge that others don't. I buy a phone every couple years for business and personal use. I unlock, root, perhaps install a custom ROM but not always, install the necessary apps (TiBu, AdAware, etc.) and I'm done with it. It's not a hobby to me.
That said, I've already sent the phone back. Safe to assume the G975F/DS is what I'd be in need of?
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Nope, wrong on all accounts. I came to the S9 then S10 after years of owning and developing firmware for Motorola phones. It doesn't take a genius to read and do a little research before they sink almost a grand into a phone. It also only takes less than a minute to Google and find the answer you've been hashing about for days. It sure as hell doesn't take a genius to figure out how to Google or even search XDA for that matter. Hell, it's been mentioned here a 100 times. If it takes you this long to figure out if you can root, you probably don't want to try.

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