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Just to clear up a lot of questions, and as AT&T is the only carrier i know of at the moment with the S4 Active, figure i post this up. Please keep this thread updated for S4 Active users.
As of right now, root has been achieved on the S4 Active.
i9505 ROMs (international based) work on i337 (US AT&T)/i337m (Canadian) versions, but DO NOT WORK on i9295 (S4 Active), i537 (AT&T version of Active) or i9500 (S4 Exynos Octa versions).
Cant Wait. This is my first android and all i need to do now is teather this thing.
i too just ordered this guy.... couldn't resist at $99. A welcome add to the collection, now just need a forum so we can get organized and root
I want one of these, but I can't bring myself to pull the trigger until I can get Cyanogen on it.
Sure, I could buy a regular S4 now, but with my lifestyle a certain degree of water and dust resistance is a simple necessity. All that and I'll still buy a good case for it, bulky or not.
Anyone with this phone had headphone volume issues? I've tried a few fixes and can't get the sound I used to get from my i777.
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mcsinny99 said:
Anyone with this phone had headphone volume issues? I've tried a few fixes and can't get the sound I used to get from my i777.
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mssinny99, may be you already had this, but I received a popup about "Volume Levels Damaging Hearing" after repeatedly trying to turn up the volume. I think I hit the up key 4 times (similar to developer options). After I accepted the warning, the volume sky rocketed.
Also, looking forward to a root solution!!
http://www.technostall.com/galaxy-s4-active-i9295-android-422-xxuamf5-official-firmware-update/
Looks like the international Verizon is now on mf5 (mf3 on my active att version)
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i would try NOT to update for now, let devs try to crack it or bypass it first
I'm not. Perhaps that firmware would be useful to a Dev?
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it probably would. i hope devs are working on this; if there is any possibility to flash ROMs im giving the GS4 away and getting the Active.
I know this sounds bad, but the S4 Active is the first phone I haven't felt the need to root! I disabled/uninstalled all the bloat and useless apps, I have the 5GB w/tethering plan, I can install a custom launcher and theme, really the only thing missing for me is being able to backup and restore apps - but since I can't install custom ROM's that's not an issue.
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I know this sounds bad, but the S4 Active is the first phone I haven't felt the need to root! I disabled/uninstalled all the bloat and useless apps, I have the 5GB w/tethering plan, I can install a custom launcher and theme, really the only thing missing for me is being able to backup and restore apps - but since I can't install custom ROM's that's not an issue.
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If it wasn't for the awesome monthly view calendar widget I would try another launcher. I just don't like losing it although I hate the touch wiz icons.
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Samsung has released the kernel for the Active.
Does this make it much easier to root and stuff?
If so i think I'll jump on the band wagon while the deal is alive and get the Active and just wait it out.
geoff5093 said:
I know this sounds bad, but the S4 Active is the first phone I haven't felt the need to root! I disabled/uninstalled all the bloat and useless apps, I have the 5GB w/tethering plan, I can install a custom launcher and theme, really the only thing missing for me is being able to backup and restore apps - but since I can't install custom ROM's that's not an issue.
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I am in the same boat here.. Just got the S4 Active and so far the only thing I need root for is for backing up apps AND disable certain bloat, like the annoying boot sound.
For backup, have you considered Helium? It does NOT need root BUT the restore and backup can only be done while your phone is connected to a PC/MAC. It's free and works well..
geoff5093 said:
I know this sounds bad, but the S4 Active is the first phone I haven't felt the need to root! I disabled/uninstalled all the bloat and useless apps, I have the 5GB w/tethering plan, I can install a custom launcher and theme, really the only thing missing for me is being able to backup and restore apps - but since I can't install custom ROM's that's not an issue.
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Me too, I have always rooted and put ROM's on my phones, but this is the first one I don't really feel the need to do it. I kinda like all the TW features. Also, correct me if I'm wrong because I haven't used it, but doesn't Kies backup your phone and Apps?
Juijin said:
Samsung has released the kernel for the Active.
Does this make it much easier to root and stuff?
If so i think I'll jump on the band wagon while the deal is alive and get the Active and just wait it out.
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That's what I'm thinking too. I'm in need of a new phone and the Active offers most of what I need.
lanwarrior said:
I am in the same boat here.. Just got the S4 Active and so far the only thing I need root for is for backing up apps AND disable certain bloat, like the annoying boot sound.
For backup, have you considered Helium? It does NOT need root BUT the restore and backup can only be done while your phone is connected to a PC/MAC. It's free and works well..
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Just to clarify: you don't need to connect to PC to do the backup, just after every reboot of the phone. After that it works like TB.
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geoff5093 said:
I disabled/uninstalled all the bloat and useless apps,
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What Samsung stuff you disabled?
I disable all of Samsung stuff and TouchWiz crashed when I try to move or add app to a folder or just rearranging the order.
source code for the kernel is out on samsung i am new but here is a choped up link
opensource.samsung com /reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SGH-I537
I got an s4 active, it has prob randomly shut down on me at least 15 times today. I just got it today :/
sc0tty8 said:
I got an s4 active, it has prob randomly shut down on me at least 15 times today. I just got it today :/
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Return it. I can say with 100% honesty that my phone has not randomly restarted even once.
Did anyone else know about this option? How do we disable such a thing? Seems pretty invasive.
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Did anyone else know about this option? How do we disable such a thing? Seems pretty invasive.
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I had it done on my M8. They have to send you a link to the app, and you have to install it, they can't just do it without your permission.
The app will also block any access to keyboard (when they used it, I had to type everything and it specifically states that all access to the screen is currently blocked when typing anything), it basically just lets them use the device a bit, and check some settings to make sure everything is proper.
Just uninstall the app after, and done.
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I had it done on my M8. They have to send you a link to the app, and you have to install it, they can't just do it without your permission.
The app will also block any access to keyboard (when they used it, I had to type everything and it specifically states that all access to the screen is currently blocked when typing anything), it basically just lets them use the device a bit, and check some settings to make sure everything is proper.
Just uninstall the app after, and done.
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Cool thanks for the info was pretty shocked to hear That
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Cool thanks for the info was pretty shocked to hear That
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Yup. That'd be a massive privacy breach that would open them to quite a few lawsuits if they had it setup that they could access your device and personal data at ANYTIME.
She offered to move my pics and files for a warranty. Swap
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
She offered to move my pics and files for a warranty. Swap
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Did she offer to do it to the new device, or to the external SD?
If it was new device, I don't see how they would do that unless they were going to use ATT Locker (which I hate). If to external, then it's just a setting in the phone that'll move everything to the external.
Still, she would have to ask for your permission, which she did. I wouldn't worry about it, they can't get that data anyway.
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Did she offer to do it to the new device, or to the external SD?
If it was new device, I don't see how they would do that unless they were going to use ATT Locker (which I hate). If to external, then it's just a setting in the phone that'll move everything to the external.
Still, she would have to ask for your permission, which she did. I wouldn't worry about it, they can't get that data anyway.
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Ok that's that ?
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Ok that's that ?
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Yup. :]
It is convinent though, when they need to help someone who knows nothing about phones, that's for sure.
Longcat14 said:
Yup. :]
It is convinent though, when they need to help someone who knows nothing about phones, that's for sure.
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Ya I could see my mom using it
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Did anyone else know about this option? How do we disable such a thing? Seems pretty invasive.
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I called att once when I had my s4. However I had that phone so locked down even they couldn't get a connection established. When they would try to connect they would get a rejection message and my phone would force close the app. They use this to trouble shoot our phones when we call support. They ask you to accept a text link which grants them control of your phone. What you see they see. I do not like this because they can see notifications like text messages in the status bar. You will also be asked to install an apk. I don't like this idea because I have private information on my phone. But someone who is not very literate with phones may need this type of support to fix their phone malfunctions.
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They can also tell if the phone is rooted or not.
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In my list of running apps is an app called Sprint DM Service. It has permissions accessing virtually everything on the phone, in or out. Does anyone know what this is? I've searched online, and can't find anything. Btw, this is a Nexus 6 through AT&T, so I kinda figured it has nothing to do with Sprint. Any info would be appreciated.
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I have seen this as well on my Nexus 6 purchased from Google Play and running on Verizon...
I am also on vzw, I froze it with TiBu and have had no issues. Don't need sprints **** running in the background...
ITGuy11 said:
I am also on vzw, I froze it with TiBu and have had no issues. Don't need sprints **** running in the background...
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Thanks......I froze it too, and will see if it affects anything......
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Its probably the thing that allows PRL/Profile updates on Sprint.
Rxpert said:
Its probably the thing that allows PRL/Profile updates on Sprint.
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Could be......but since i got mine through at&t, I would have to assume that it would be on all models then, and put there by Google. Seems a little funny. It was running 24-7, but frozen now.......might delete fully later.
JoeJags said:
Could be......but since i got mine through at&t, I would have to assume that it would be on all models then, and put there by Google. Seems a little funny. It was running 24-7, but frozen now.......might delete fully later.
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Yup, on all models, since you could theoretically take that to Sprint down the line and have it work.
After the evil att sim lock of course
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After the evil att sim lock of course
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Hahaha.....yeah.....PURE evil....
Removing SprintDM
I'm on AT&T Nexus 6 and was successful in removing ATT startup splash screen, logo, and rigntones... therefore I would like to exterminate all traces of Sprint from my NEXUS PHONE!
Anyone have success with rooting & removing this completely unnecessary bloat? (Sprint worked just fine on Nexus 5 phones without SprintDM).
What directory would I need to delete when rooted?
phalanx_x said:
I'm on AT&T Nexus 6 and was successful in removing ATT startup splash screen, logo, and rigntones... therefore I would like to exterminate all traces of Sprint from my NEXUS PHONE!
Anyone have success with rooting & removing this completely unnecessary bloat? (Sprint worked just fine on Nexus 5 phones without SprintDM).
What directory would I need to delete when rooted?
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These apps can be frozen or removed with titanium backup....whether there's other consequences I don't know
Skripka said:
These apps can be frozen or removed with titanium backup....whether there's other consequences I don't know
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Don't want to "freeze" it. Need it [email protected]#$*%* gone. Do you happen to know where this rat hole (root directory) lives?
phalanx_x said:
Don't want to "freeze" it. Need it [email protected]#$*%* gone. Do you happen to know where this rat hole (root directory) lives?
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Freeze them first to see if there are secondary consequences or breakage. Going nuclear deleting directories you don't understand is how you end up with a firmware won't boot.
We don't yet know how far the spare carrier libs are baked into the firmware.
Skripka said:
Freeze them first to see if there are secondary consequences or breakage. Going nuclear deleting directories you don't understand is how you end up with a firmware won't boot.
We don't yet know how far the spare carrier libs are baked into the firmware.
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True, which is why I was asking if anyone else has already found this directory and deleted it successfully. From what we know, all carrier bloat was added onto a separate partition as to not affect Google OTA updates. Wondering if the same is true of Sprint's BS...
phalanx_x said:
True, which is why I was asking if anyone else has already found this directory and deleted it successfully. From what we know, all carrier bloat was added onto a separate partition as to not affect Google OTA updates. Wondering if the same is true of Sprint's BS...
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i have deleted it using Root Explorer. not a single issue since
From what I've encountered, Sprint DM also appears to be necessary for updating your PRL and device config.
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shelooga said:
i have deleted it using Root Explorer. not a single issue since
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Directory path or it didn't happen. :silly:
phalanx_x said:
Directory path or it didn't happen. :silly:
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sorry,
system/priv-app/Sprintdm
shelooga said:
sorry,
system/priv-app/Sprintdm
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Thank you!!!!1!!!one!!1
You are awesome.
phalanx_x said:
I'm on AT&T Nexus 6 and was successful in removing ATT startup splash screen, logo, and rigntones... therefore I would like to exterminate all traces of Sprint from my NEXUS PHONE!
Anyone have success with rooting & removing this completely unnecessary bloat? (Sprint worked just fine on Nexus 5 phones without SprintDM).
What directory would I need to delete when rooted?
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Lol, the initial setup app is Sprints. Good luck with that.
So root is100% necessary?? OK I found my reason to root
I've tried all of my known methods, but with no success. Anyone been able to pull it off yet?
We just got root so now we can tether very soon
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SlimJ87D said:
We just got root so now we can tether very soon
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How 'bout now?
I still haven't found a method that works, and my grandfathered unlimited plan is sad because of it. I'll even pay for an app if it works...
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How 'bout now?
I still haven't found a method that works, and my grandfathered unlimited plan is sad because of it. I'll even pay for an app if it works...
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Have you tried:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115789
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Have you tried:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115789
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Not yet. I have a pending query still in another thread: I'm on AOCE right now, and that tether patch will not work on anything but AOE2. It isn't clear if I can ODIN the AOE2 ROM over the top of my rooted AOCE (thereby nuking all my everything... ugh*) and then re-root, or if I have to ODIN all the way back to stock and start over (again, ugh*).
*My inertia level is pretty high, exceeded only by the level of activity I put into getting a new device to a solid steady-state and then I leave it alone for a Long Long Time(tm). Case in point: my S3 running rooted 4.1.2 died 2 nights ago, or I'd still be using that (laugh if you want, but it was super stable)... I was really only a week or so away from either pulling the trigger on a G920i unlocked/int'l version or going w/ the AT&T one and rooting it. Once folks confirmed PingPong Root worked, the decision was made easier, and then my phone dying on its own clinched it.
Worst-case, I guess I can schedule some offline time to go all the way back, but I really really really really don't want to. My phone generates employment/income, so when its offline, I'm losing money....
Our phones are developmentally dead.
v8dreaming said:
Our phones are developmentally dead.
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sadly yeah, aslong as we could find a way to get root im happy. all i want is adaway.
I don't think it's dead
If they found a way to develop for the S6 edge then I'm sure there's a way for the S7 Edge
Why are they dead? I just got this phone and curious why?
HRodMusic said:
sadly yeah, aslong as we could find a way to get root im happy. all i want is adaway.
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Did you try Adblock Fast that is build into Samsung 4.0? Download from App store and then manually setup using instructions.
I'm using it on my S7 with zero issues and no ads. Of course, limited to Samsung browser.
I'm using adguard which sets up personal VPN on phone to block ads. Seems to work for all apps but does hit battery life a bit. Worth it for me.
martinezma99 said:
Did you try Adblock Fast that is build into Samsung 4.0? Download from App store and then manually setup using instructions.
I'm using it on my S7 with zero issues and no ads. Of course, limited to Samsung browser.
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I have not, is it pretty legit? im gonna give it a go right now.
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I have not, is it pretty legit? im gonna give it a go right now.
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Yes. Legit. It got bad ratings but works perfect on my S7. I think people haven't realized you need Samsung Internet 4.0 or it won't work.
origitat said:
Why are they dead? I just got this phone and curious why?
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Bootloaders are locked. Flash secured and all. All us carriers, not the exynos, but all us snapdragons, including tmobile. We are on twitter and got a response from John Legere who claims to be working on a potential solution to at least getting tmobiles unlocked. Historically we have always been fine, but for some reason we aren't now. Doesn't make sense for the exynos to unlocked and SD to be locked imo
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Why would safestrap not work for this phone? The note 3 was locked and we had root and roms
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jdidtht said:
Bootloaders are locked. Flash secured and all. All us carriers, not the exynos, but all us snapdragons, including tmobile. We are on twitter and got a response from John Legere who claims to be working on a potential solution to at least getting tmobiles unlocked. Historically we have always been fine, but for some reason we aren't now. Doesn't make sense for the exynos to unlocked and SD to be locked imo
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Here's hoping.... I'll buy one the day root drops.
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Why would safestrap not work for this phone? The note 3 was locked and we had root and roms
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I'm sure something will come up eventually. Us folks on ATT are used to being screwed with the locked bootloaders. Think it might be new for T-Mobile users though. It might take a little longer, but ATT Samsung devices typically get root after some point.
I've had it since launch, my Nexus 6 basically died. I miss the debloating root allows, like how I'm forced to have the Directv app when I don't have any interest in having Directv. I do like it though it's a nice phone. If we can get root to remove the bloatware I'm for that otherwise I'll live with it for a year until something better drops.
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Yes. Legit. It got bad ratings but works perfect on my S7. I think people haven't realized you need Samsung Internet 4.0 or it won't work.
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I'm using it now as personal VPN on adguard was eating battery. Just make sure to set it for no ads (default is some safe ads). On some ads I was getting occasional pop-up ads.
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I'm forcing myself to stay secured with all the fbi vs apple stuff going on.
rachelm920 said:
I've had it since launch, my Nexus 6 basically died. I miss the debloating root allows, like how I'm forced to have the Directv app when I don't have any interest in having Directv. I do like it though it's a nice phone. If we can get root to remove the bloatware I'm for that otherwise I'll live with it for a year until something better drops.
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You can use package disabler pro from the play store to remove bloatware
stafly17 said:
You can use package disabler pro from the play store to remove bloatware
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People are reporting worse battery life after debloating system apps with that on the S7
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You can use package disabler pro from the play store to remove bloatware
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It doesn't remove anything, it just disables apps that are able to be disabled. I can do that myself.
NeoTINS said:
It doesn't remove anything, it just disables apps that are able to be disabled. I can do that myself.
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Yeah I disabled the directv app and some others myself. Glad I have expandable storage so it doesn't hog my memory LOL
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I'm using it now as personal VPN on adguard was eating battery. Just make sure to set it for no ads (default is some safe ads). On some ads I was getting occasional pop-up ads.
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VPNs like Adguard don't "eat" battery. What your seeing is that the system attributes all battery used by apps that access the internet to the VPN.
OMG_VTEC said:
Why would safestrap not work for this phone? The note 3 was locked and we had root and roms
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Seems like Pre-Lollipop builds were always hacked for root. Also, at least on my S5 G900A, Pre-rooted 5.0 was able to be flashed as long as the BL was kept OA1 (KK 4.4.4). But if you took the OTA to 5.0, no root ever! Also they totally locked it down with 5.1. FU ATT!!!! :laugh::silly:
But they sure did get into that S6 pretty fast, didn't they? Go figure.
I applied to this Samsung Mobile Insights program. Might get a free G935A or G930A if accepted into it. I do not know how I will live without root, but at least it has a sdcard. I do not have a good feeling about a battery that does not come out though...