This place is dead. Generic S6 forum is not much better. We have root, but nobody is doing anything with it.
Yeah.. it's seriously making me think of switching devices. I'm used to many custom roms, unlocked bootloaders, xposed, etc.. and this isn't cutting it for me. Sure, great device but.. I'm just not feeling it.
What is it you are wanting? We have cleanrom and a few other debated options and an available framework to let you customize the crazy outta your touchwiz. As far as AOSP or CM, give it time. It's a new device, a lot of hands are on it and after some time, more options will be available. When I bought my G2 on release day, it was a month before root and another before good rom options showed up and even longer before stable rom options we're brought to the table.
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I don't understand why people buy a phone like this an expect a ton of development on it. Everyone knows AT&T locks bootloaders so there will be no AOSP ROMS for this device, especially with it packing an exynos processor. The root exploit has been patched in 5.1.1 so don't expect root unless you plan on tripping KNOX or never upgrading again. People really need to do research before they go out and buy a phone. If you need that much development, buy a nexus.
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¿Will-it-Blend? said:
I don't understand why people buy a phone like this an expect a ton of development on it. Everyone knows AT&T locks bootloaders so there will be no AOSP ROMS for this device, especially with it packing an exynos processor. The root exploit has been patched in 5.1.1 so don't expect root unless you plan on tripping KNOX or never upgrading again. People really need to do research before they go out and buy a phone. If you need that much development, buy a nexus.
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Exactly. I knew this going into getting another ATT phone (Active). It was either getting a phone I knew would work out of the box or getting a toaster oven with an 810 SOC. HTC and LG both failed this year IMHO and OPO2 will also be throttling back the 810 2.1 SOC. I wanted the active because of the bigger battery, but if those wanted ROMs on a S6 they should have just bought an international model outright.
I bought this phone expecting no development. The fact there's even root and roms for it is more than enough for me.
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ripper4209 said:
I bought this phone expecting no development. The fact there's even root and roms for it is more than enough for me.
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I went from a Nexus 5 (chronic flasher) to a no root Note 4 (now obviously s6) and I discovered that not having root or a million roms to flash caused almost zero issues. Having root and debloated roms on the s6 makes me completely happy. I just flashed XtraStoLite and it's awesome, even more customization and you choose only Samsung apps you want.
I haven't even rooted yet. Works fine for me. First phone I didn't root right away.
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I haven't even rooted yet. Works fine for me. First phone I didn't root right away.
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Yeah, the issues that made me feel like I absolutely had to root in the S4, S5, N4 are pretty much non issues with the S6 so I'm happy not rooting.
Yamahar6riding said:
What is it you are wanting? We have cleanrom and a few other debated options and an available framework to let you customize the crazy outta your touchwiz. As far as AOSP or CM, give it time. It's a new device, a lot of hands are on it and after some time, more options will be available. When I bought my G2 on release day, it was a month before root and another before good rom options showed up and even longer before stable rom options we're brought to the table.
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What is the available framework you speak off
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What is the available framework you speak off
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Probably the built in themer.
For everyone: when you buy a phone with a locked bootloader, you buy a phone that will have very limited development support (if a hack is found all the better, but don't count on one being found, they ain't easy to find). If you buy a Lamborghini are you going to complain you can't put the turbo you saw on your friends Mazda on it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/xtrestolite-rom-att-s6-t3140354 its a universal rom and it's pretty awesome.
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Alliance Framework and soon 3minit. You just need to flash a deodex ROM and to top it off, we are now seeing that you can flash roms from the international thread. I will attempt this myself 4th of July weekend and post videos on my channel if successful.
Honestly I think it's quickly getting to the point where rooting will be an afterthought. I rooted my S6 Edge and flashed back to stock within a week.
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Alliance Framework and soon 3minit. You just need to flash a deodex ROM and to top it off, we are now seeing that you can flash roms from the international thread. I will attempt this myself 4th of July weekend and post videos on my channel if successful.
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It's not hard, most are just an Aroma installer. I'm running one and it works great. The only weird thing was the Aroma installer screen flashes while you're selecting options you want to add/remove. I have an ATT S6 as well.
Clienterror said:
It's not hard, most are just an Aroma installer. I'm running one and it works great. The only weird thing was the Aroma installer screen flashes while you're selecting options you want to add/remove. I have an ATT S6 as well.
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So I can Flash the deodexed ROM linked earlier with Flashfire then add the alliance framework with flashfire too? Still Kinda new to this(Had the s4 rooted and never flashed anything till after getting the s5 which was rooted with a custom ROM) and it seems like its a different method every phone. Im trying to read up on the different threads but dont have much time usually. Need to take a day and figure it out. Thanks for the help.
I'm not asking for cm or aosp (neither appeal to me), and neither do i want some shoddy kludged together community rom.
What I'd like is to see something like Xposed,,which works without issue on a completely stock+root install.
I've been doing this since the G1 days, and i just dont have the time or patience for it anymore. I have a hobby that to me, is far more satisfying and fun than jacking around with phones.
All i really want is to remove the volume warning and the redundant wifi notification.
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I'm not asking for cm or aosp (neither appeal to me), and neither do i want some shoddy kludged together community rom.
What I'd like is to see something like Xposed,,which works without issue on a completely stock+root install.
I've been doing this since the G1 days, and i just dont have the time or patience for it anymore. I have a hobby that to me, is far more satisfying and fun than jacking around with phones.
All i really want is to remove the volume warning and the redundant wifi notification.
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Xposed is in alpha or pre alpha for TW devices. So it is in the works, just a ton of bugs and the install is pretty in depth at the moment.
Don't know about the volume warning, but the WiFi notification is easy if rooted. Get the CSC editor and search for WiFi. Blank this value and reboot.
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I have up on roms (TW or AOSP/CM) based a long time ago due to glitches and bugs. The last thing I ever did with root was adaway but now many all developers and websites are getting content past adaway and ABP, so no point there even.
I had a problem with my Tab S not taking the lollipop update after rooting then un-rooting which kind of soured me it in general. I got it flashed back to stock at bestbuy and updated, but settings menu still shows status as Custom even though download mode shows Knox 0x0
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So I just got the AT&T S5 Active, the best comparison I could find is on GSM Arena, and its the not exact chipset label, slightly different so I'm hesitant to try putting a rom on it.
Any dev's care to try and help me out to figure out if a S5 ROM will work, without actually trying to put one on, and bricking my phone?
I'm not sure how the process works but I'm sure there is a test or something I can run without bricking my phone on a first attempt to put on a rom.
Bump!
Anyone else on here have a S5 Active that would like to know the same?
I have an S5 Active as well and want to put a custom ROM too. I really like the Xtrestolite ROM.
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I have an S5 Active as well and want to put a custom ROM too. I really like the Xtrestolite ROM.
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Hello!!
I have the s5 active, our bootloaders are locked just like the S5 ATT/VZW. You can install safestrap and flash any ROM that will work on the ATT S5 only. Xposed framework works, safestrap works, black theme works " need a few files from the international variant for black dialer/incallui to work right. I left mine stock, rooted via towel root, de bloated all the junk, black themed and Xposed framework tweaks. I just find stuff in the S5 threads and if I like I try lol..
Good looking out man.
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yes! for the active
I'd love a rom for the S5 Active, i love mine and want more customization, maybe by CM
Always loved the CM ROMS!
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Hello!!
I have the s5 active, our bootloaders are locked just like the S5 ATT/VZW. You can install safestrap and flash any ROM that will work on the ATT S5 only. Xposed framework works, safestrap works, black theme works " need a few files from the international variant for black dialer/incallui to work right. I left mine stock, rooted via towel root, de bloated all the junk, black themed and Xposed framework tweaks. I just find stuff in the S5 threads and if I like I try lol..
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How about cyanogen? I'm interested in installing something other than TouchWiz.
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How about cyanogen? I'm interested in installing something other than TouchWiz.
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Now that I've been messing with this thing for a while, I'd be ok with just debloating this baby.
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It's alright but I want to be able to install android l when it comes out not two three years down the road when Samsung gets to it. And be able to use Xposed and get my 8 shortcuts back on my lockscreen. The heart rate monitor and the ability to take a double picture and funny noises while unlocking are all cute features but I need functional not cute features. So am I going to have to return my device for a different brand?
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It's alright but I want to be able to install android l when it comes out not two three years down the road when Samsung gets to it. And be able to use Xposed and get my 8 shortcuts back on my lockscreen. The heart rate monitor and the ability to take a double picture and funny noises while unlocking are all cute features but I need functional not cute features. So am I going to have to return my device for a different brand?
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You lost me at, install android...
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This xposed?
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
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Is there not an official sub-forum/thread anywhere for this phone? I don't have the phone yet but have been searching to find some sort of development to decide if I should buy one. I really like this phone but no development is a deal breaker for me. I know this phone isn't at the top of the popularity list and that's probably why. My interest peaked when towel root made its debut and I've been itching to buy one ever since.
Can anyone else confirm that most/all at&t s5 goodies also work for the s5 active?
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Is there not an official sub-forum/thread anywhere for this phone? I don't have the phone yet but have been searching to find some sort of development to decide if I should buy one. I really like this phone but no development is a deal breaker for me. I know this phone isn't at the top of the popularity list and that's probably why. My interest peaked when towel root made its debut and I've been itching to buy one ever since.
Can anyone else confirm that most/all at&t s5 goodies also work for the s5 active?
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What kind of goodies?
The heart rate monitor, yes.
The finger scan unlock, no. It was part of the water proofing
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Hello!!
I have the s5 active, our bootloaders are locked just like the S5 ATT/VZW. You can install safestrap and flash any ROM that will work on the ATT S5 only. Xposed framework works, safestrap works, black theme works " need a few files from the international variant for black dialer/incallui to work right. I left mine stock, rooted via towel root, de bloated all the junk, black themed and Xposed framework tweaks. I just find stuff in the S5 threads and if I like I try lol..
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These kind of goodies... Just wanted to hear other people's experiences with safestrap...s5 ROMs...etc
No such thing as s5 active roms supposedly. I haven't been keeping up with the forums for these anymore since this one is about it.
It's good enough of a phone without a rom. Battery life is good, runs great, I just want to debloat this thing of ATT/Samsung crap.
What every happened to the idea of android being open source?
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Oh and download booster would be the tits!
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A lot of questions being thrown around here.
There is no sub forum for the S5 Active, the request has been submitted but not approved.
You can flash ROMs after you root the phone by following this thread; S5 regular roms will work, just not the active button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794087
There is at least one specific S5 Active ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...m-koolkit-s5-koolactive-v1-0-0b01-07-t2809957
Download Booster detail is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785410
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You lost me at, install android...
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Android L, or whatever google choose to name any new update, Samsung and at&t take forever to update its phones and they are loaded with stuff I don't want or need. I want google edition on my phone.. Will that ever happen? Touchwiz is OK everyone has there own opinion but I only bought this very expensive device to put alternate Roms on it. Please let me know.. if I can't install slim ROM, google edition, or cm at any point in this devices life I will be returning it.
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Android L, or whatever google choose to name any new update, Samsung and at&t take forever to update its phones and they are loaded with stuff I don't want or need. I want google edition on my phone.. Will that ever happen? Touchwiz is OK everyone has there own opinion but I only bought this very expensive device to put alternate Roms on it. Please let me know.. if I can't install slim ROM, google edition, or cm at any point in this devices life I will be returning it.
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You better return it then. Our phones have a locked bootloader. Locked bootloader means no kernel which means no alternative roms that don't use the stock touchwiz kernel.
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You better return it then. Our phones have a locked bootloader. Locked bootloader means no kernel which means no alternative roms that don't use the stock touchwiz kernel.
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I think it'll be possible one day
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I finally gave in and got this phone and now I'm not finding a way to root for my build g920au2aof3, the kernal says June so ping ping doesn't work & it's on 5.0.2. Only reason I got it is cause I thought I could root it, & I'm getting the case with sd card reader. Anyone know of another way ???
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I finally gave in and got this phone and now I'm not finding a way to root for my build g920au2aof3, the kernal says June so ping ping doesn't work & it's on 5.0.2. Only reason I got it is cause I thought I could root it, & I'm getting the case with sd card reader. Anyone know of another way ???
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Nope. No current root method. You'll have to wait or ditch the phone.
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Nope. No current root method. You'll have to wait or ditch the phone.
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Isnt there a unikernel or something along that name that can be flashed with Odin then boot into recovery and flash SuperSU.zip to obtain root?
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Isnt there a unikernel or something along that name that can be flashed with Odin then boot into recovery and flash SuperSU.zip to obtain root?
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Nope. Not on AT&T and VZW with locked bootloaders.
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Nope. Not on AT&T and VZW with locked bootloaders.
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Has anyone with an ATT phone actually tried to flash it and got an error?
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Has anyone with an ATT phone actually tried to flash it and got an error?
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I tried on OF3. Just says something about my phone isn't supported. I had it rooted previously on last build from AT&T. Now I'm on OF4. Just got the ota yesterday. Went ahead and took it. I have went a few months without root. I can deal with not having it.
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Has anyone with an ATT phone actually tried to flash it and got an error?
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Yes some people have, some even managed to manually try to flash a root kernel. The bootloader is locked and it fails verification (and does not allow the kernel to load). Gives an error to the effect "the software is not verified. Please return your device to get it fixed"
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Yes some people have, some even managed to manually try to flash a root kernel. The bootloader is locked and it fails verification (and does not allow the kernel to load). Gives an error to the effect "the software is not verified. Please return your device to get it fixed"
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that's exactly what will happen for sure @_Dennis_ good to see you back around my friend
Unfortunately as stated you are out of luck, you can get an international versions which is compatible with AT&T like SM-G920F or SM-G925F model. good luck
Lol what happened to the good old hacking days when android updates were rooted the same day, getting sadder and sadder with locked boatloaders and no root, Im on atat 5.0.2 and been waiting months for root.
jqwest said:
Lol what happened to the good old hacking days when android updates were rooted the same day, getting sadder and sadder with locked boatloaders and no root, Im on atat 5.0.2 and been waiting months for root.
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Latest firmware? Or OCE or OE2? I'm on OE2 and rooted
I'm on 0f4. Havent had root since OCE. Sure wish I had htc now... but i love my s6 other than no root and no bootloader unlock.
I'm also looking for root on at&t galaxy s6. Firmware OF4, build date Aug 5. Any luck so far? And it's also 5.0.2
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I'm also looking for root on at&t galaxy s6. Firmware OF4, build date Aug 5. Any luck so far? And it's also 5.0.2
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There's isn't any possible root for OF4
"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"
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Don't buy from carriers or anything Samsung for that matter.. Samsung is doing their best to be a wonderfully useless apple clone and I have never regretted a purchase more than this damn phone.. Everything I love about android is unavailable to me
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Don't buy from carriers or anything Samsung for that matter.. Samsung is doing their best to be a wonderfully useless apple clone and I have never regretted a purchase more than this damn phone.. Everything I love about android is unavailable to me
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Buy an International Samsung like I did unlockable and root. This is the best device I've ever owned.
You should've done your research before buying something you wouldn't be happy with it's no one's fault but your own
"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"
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Was I blaming anybody? or did I just make a statement of course it's my fault. That's not the point of my post.. The point is to help others not fall under the same predicament.. As for me I am never buying another Samsung again.. Problem solved
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Was I blaming anybody? or did I just make a statement of course it's my fault. That's not the point of my post.. The point is to help others not fall under the same predicament.. As for me I am never buying another Samsung again.. Problem solved
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And my point was to maybe help someone else do some research before buying a device they won't be happy with. I've had a Galaxy since the S2 and I love them. An international Samsung has a bootloader that can be unlocked,rooted and custom recovery installed so can the T mobile Sammy devices.
I'm on ATT using a G928C and it's the best device I've ever had. 700 bucks from Amazon brand new in the box. Selling my G925A to help offset the cost.
"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"
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Yeah I am aware of the possibilities but I am not just upset because of a locked bootloader.. I have had several android phones in the past but this my my first sammy. I really had no idea that they were going uber proprietary at the time of purchase because I have never run into a phone I couldn't modify.. Definitely my fault and I make it work as best I can but I simply cannot understand why a hardware company who isn't very good at/very motivated to make decent software when they could just leave it to folks like Google who actually give a crap when it comes to software stability/optimization. This coupled with the whole exynos contraversy is just too much.. I mean not properly documenting your hardware that is specifically designed for an open source platform like android seems incredibly backwards and absurd.. I simply cannot support this kind of business.. It's not like the phone has broken me or anything.. It was a great learning experience but honestly I'll just stick with nexus from now on.. If I want the benefits of a proprietary and curated platform I'll go with someone who actually cares to do it right like apple. But for now I still value freedom above all else and I can handle the extra work it takes to get my phone exactly how I want it. Samsung should just stop being so skitzo and if they are going to stay down this path they might actually want to invest in more serious talent to program their software.
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Yeah I am aware of the possibilities but I am not just upset because of a locked bootloader.. I have had several android phones in the past but this my my first sammy. I really had no idea that they were going uber proprietary at the time of purchase because I have never run into a phone I couldn't modify.. Definitely my fault and I make it work as best I can but I simply cannot understand why a hardware company who isn't very good at/very motivated to make decent software when they could just leave it to folks like Google who actually give a crap when it comes to software stability/optimization. This coupled with the whole exynos contraversy is just too much.. I mean not properly documenting your hardware that is specifically designed for an open source platform like android seems incredibly backwards and absurd.. I simply cannot support this kind of business.. It's not like the phone has broken me or anything.. It was a great learning experience but honestly I'll just stick with nexus from now on.. If I want the benefits of a proprietary and curated platform I'll go with someone who actually cares to do it right like apple. But for now I still value freedom above all else and I can handle the extra work it takes to get my phone exactly how I want it. Samsung should just stop being so skitzo and if they are going to stay down this path they might actually want to invest in more serious talent to program their software.
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Not disagreeing with you at all.
My understanding is and there's been articles released about it is Samsung is locking down the devices for certain carriers i.e. ATT/Verizon to make them more desirable to corporate entities as in being more secure.
Also I've read that for those carriers the next Note and the S7 will have it embedded if you try and exploit the bootloader it'll shut down and display a screen stating that the device has tried to be rooted. Not good.
That being said I'll continue to buy either the TMO or International Sammy because I feel they're actually an outstanding device.
Resale value is very good and I'll have no problem selling it.
This international S6E+ is the best phone I've ever had.
"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"
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Now that I have upgraded from the Note 3 to Note 5, I am hoping that rooting without tripping Knox will be a possibility.
However, I must admit that if it's not possible that for the first time in quite a while, I would be content to not root, because I'm interested in Samsung Pay which relies on Knox.
I am still open to the fact that if there's a way to root and that there is a good, stable ROM in development available, I would be willing to give it a try.
Your thoughts?
I'd still root.
I would still root, just because I like using Tasker and a bunch of stuff in it isn't enabled. I also use Google Wallet anyway, so Knox is a non-issue for me.
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Now that I have upgraded from the Note 3 to Note 5, I am hoping that rooting without tripping Knox will be a possibility.
However, I must admit that if it's not possible that for the first time in quite a while, I would be content to not root, because I'm interested in Samsung Pay which relies on Knox.
I am still open to the fact that if there's a way to root and that there is a good, stable ROM in development available, I would be willing to give it a try.
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I feel the same as you. I've been rooting and romming for the past four years and this is the first time that I've had no desire to root.
I hope they will release the Ping-Pong root soon for the Note 5 as I would like to try out the various payment solutions coming out in the next months.
I didn't care with the S6 Edge as I thought it would have taken ages to find a 'stealth' root, but then... :banghead:
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Ping pong was fixed in 5.1.1 ?
siriom said:
Ping pong was fixed in 5.1.1 ?
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Hmm I think so, but not sure as I used CF-Autoroot.
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Hmm I think so, but not sure as I used CF-Autoroot.
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Oh you have a s6 edge ? I figured you were talking about root a note , then again i see youre in Italy so yeah no note for you either ...
I'm a rooter and ex flasholic but this time around I might not due to Samsung Pay. If I end up liking and using it, I won't root my phone but if I don't then I'll root and flash a Rom of choice as usual.
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I'm in agreement and have thanked those for responding to my post. I don't post often and respectfully welcome everyone's views and opinions.
If we get root I am all over it, I don't care about tap to pay... Takes me about the same time to pull out my phone and tap it as it does my card so yeah..
benefits of root outweigh the benefit of reaching into a different pocket to make a payment.
not sure yet
I too was an HTC M8 flashoholic, Ive been sober for a week now with the Note 5. I have to say it has been very smooth, even Touchwiz and trouble free as well as blazing fast. I do miss the Viper4Android and Titanium Back up abilities. But this phone needs some time for the developers to create some magic before I will root. There will be an OTA update soon and rooting will lose that ability, not to mention as of now there arent an abundance of ROMS to choose from. Also I have caught up on my sleep from the lack of flashing roms!
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Given the fact that I live in Canada and it will probably be 3 years or so before we can use Samsung Pay that makes my decision easier. I tried to stick with unrooted this time around so I can get the "promised" monthly security updates easily. However, Lightflow has that persistent notification if you dont have a rooted phone which is bothering me probably more than it should.
I have gotten a few private messages plus some people have posted on the threads with the updates.
Do NOT update to 5.1.1 if you want to maintain root.
After days of tinkering, here are your possible outcomes (none of which are what you want):
A. Continuous soft reboot after upgrading via FlashFire updates.
B. Use ODIN to flash the system/boot partitions or properly done FlashFire update... Hoorah! You're on 5.1.1, but your fingerprint sensor and LTE are dead - plus no root.
C. You try to downgrade after B, and you no longer have signal under any circumstance.
Personally, I am now just going to flash the OI2 ODIN files in full and be done with it until a new root method is available. Sorry guys, I have tried everything that I can think of. As you can see above that something in the 5.1.1 kernel/system images require the latest bootloader which is what allows us to downgrade and get root from OE2 using PingPong.
There is a possibility of a new solution soon enough... see progress here for other models of S6: UniKernel
Yeah I ended up tripping knox in my attempts at working something out. Fortunately I was able to revert but thats only because I didn't dare try and flash the bootloader or modem. Man this is like a sick mind-game. I wish I would have had more experience with Samsung and AT&T before I bought this damn phone. This is my first phone on AT&T and my first Samsung. It was the perfect **** storm... I never anticipated this bull****, after this long... And I can't even get rid of the damn thing. Nobody wants it.
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I have gotten a few private messages plus some people have posted on the threads with the updates.
Do NOT update to 5.1.1 if you want to maintain root.
After days of tinkering, here are your possible outcomes (none of which are what you want):
A. Continuous soft reboot after upgrading via FlashFire updates.
B. Use ODIN to flash the system/boot partitions or properly done FlashFire update... Hoorah! You're on 5.1.1, but your fingerprint sensor and LTE are dead - plus no root.
C. You try to downgrade after B, and you no longer have signal under any circumstance.
Personally, I am now just going to flash the OI2 ODIN files in full and be done with it until a new root method is available. Sorry guys, I have tried everything that I can think of. As you can see above that something in the 5.1.1 kernel/system images require the latest bootloader which is what allows us to downgrade and get root from OE2 using PingPong.
There is a possibility of a new solution soon enough... see progress here for other models of S6: UniKernel
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Forgive my ignorance here...I've not kept close track of the progress of unikernel. But it was my impression that without a custom recovery option, we are entirely SOL regarding custom kernels. Am I misunderstanding things, or did something change? I didn't see anything in the recent posts there that got my hopes up...
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Well technically you can flash the kernel using FlashFire however a screen will stop you from booting.. Says something about at&t detecting modified software on your device please take to repair center blah blah
timde9 said:
Well technically you can flash the kernel using FlashFire however a screen will stop you from booting.. Says something about at&t detecting modified software on your device please take to repair center blah blah
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Lol. Well not bootable is not useful! ?
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Gah! I don't even use custom roms. Stupid Textra App has this ****ty ghost notification that does not work on 5.0.x android. I would go to 5.1 unrooted but I just can't stand the thought of not being able to get rid of annoying notifications (wifi, etc). Plus all the custom easy hacks. So lame. Never going AT&T again. Why do they make it so difficult anyways? Tmobile doesn't.
They make the majority of their money from enterprise customers. These customers desire the locked bootloader as to avoid security risks. Since this is AT&T's main source of profit this is their main consideration. In short this phone and its software was not designed with our consumer use cases in mind. We are merely an after thought. I have waited too long I am jumping ship, just ordered a Moto X Pure and as soon as it gets here I am leaving this phone behind. Had it since launch and haven't been able to accomplish my original intention since then. Never buying from AT&T and also I am staying far away from anything with an Exynos chipset. Touch Wiz is a lag fest nightmare. For this to be pretty much the most powerful chip in the mobile space and to experience such a lag on it is truly unnerving. Samsung is all too eager to jump the Android band wagon all together and probably intend to do so as soon as they feel their tizen offerings stack up. And I sincerely hope they fail miserably. They are a good hardware company but they should just give up on software. They just don't get it at all.
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Yeah I ended up tripping knox in my attempts at working something out. Fortunately I was able to revert but thats only because I didn't dare try and flash the bootloader or modem. Man this is like a sick mind-game. I wish I would have had more experience with Samsung and AT&T before I bought this damn phone. This is my first phone on AT&T and my first Samsung. It was the perfect **** storm... I never anticipated this bull****, after this long... And I can't even get rid of the damn thing. Nobody wants it.
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Amen. Well said. Bravo.... I feel your pain. My first real SmartPhone was the Fire Phone with AT&T, exactly a year ago, and I took its enema for 10+ months before I finally decided to just add payments for the S6 and finally have a good phone I could root. So now I'm paying for both, and the more I search for help and answers on here, the more I feel like my kind aren't welcome. Not by the community, but by ATT and Samsung. Gee thanks.
Well, at least I have a new phone... I'm totally down to build and burn a 5.1.1 effigy with you, if you want.
Well I have already given up on this phone. See my post above. My sister has already agreed to take over the line and the phone payment and I just bought a Moto X Pure outright yesterday. Just waiting for it to arrive now.
I've been thinking of just doing an Odin back to stock (unrooted) and OTA update up to the newest 5.1.1 on my 925a for a week or so now. For anyone that is already on OI2, how is it working out for you? Is the phone still slow at times? Does the memory issues still exist?
I recall seeing an app a little while ago that is able to freeze/disable apps without root. What was that app? Has anyone tried doing something like this? How did it work out?
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I've been thinking of just doing an Odin back to stock (unrooted) and OTA update up to the newest 5.1.1 on my 925a for a week or so now. For anyone that is already on OI2, how is it working out for you? Is the phone still slow at times? Does the memory issues still exist?
I recall seeing an app a little while ago that is able to freeze/disable apps without root. What was that app? Has anyone tried doing something like this? How did it work out?
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Package disabler. Works like a charm.
anneoneamouse said:
Package disabler. Works like a charm.
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Thanks! Is it the "for Samsung" one? or do you have another one in mind?
How is OI2 working out for you?
Don't have oi2, I have an s6 active, no update yet.
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
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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
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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.
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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?
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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