Can anyone help me out with rooting my s5 active? Its the SM-G870A model with android 5.0, baseband G870AUCU2BOF3, and kernel 3.4.0.
No, can't be done. This was the best place to ask so save yourself the time and stop Googleing. It can not be done.
just want to confirm that this cannot be done even if we are not concerned about tripping KNOX sensor? i am so sad, i've been away from rooting devices and i should have known better when i was updating that i should have rooted first.
Still no. If you took OF3 there is no going back or rooting. Sorry, some work is being done but no progress and probably won't happen.
any updates?
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
brothersman said:
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
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Negative, OF2 and OF3 still unrootable, and at this point i'd say the chances are pretty slim.
Any news????? To Root G870AUCU2BOF3 or downgrade?
Still no.
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Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
719c6 said:
Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
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Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
blackbiking said:
Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
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Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Rakuu said:
Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Long time lg user here im actually comming from a g4 to a active because one i love the phone im a mechanic i cracked my screen and it works fine just dont wanna dammage it any more. Im so fed up with lgs locked bls. Ive done a lotta test with g4 and the encryptions used are crazy. Ive seen unlocks and roots come year s later. Were dealing with a no rootable situation on marshmallow. Bootloader in mm checks integrity on system partition also no bl unlock no root. And android n will even be worse. I personaly think unless it a completly low end phone development is dead unles u buy a developer or internqtional series phones. The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
TheMadScientist420 said:
The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
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Tends to be the plan when they lock it.
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I came from an iphone and jailbreaking was rather simple. I am trying to root by s5 active to get all that crap off of it that it came with. I am finding models that are similar to mine but none that are exact (the same as the OP). There is still no way to do it on my phone?
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So I doing some searching and happen to find this. Has anyone ever tried this? and can vouch for it? Seems like one of those "to good to be true" type deals...
Ok.. can post the link, so, if you go to YouTube and search for the following you will see the video.
Root ANY Android Device 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4 Jelly Bean, Kit Kat, Ice Cream Sandwich One Click
kharrison83 said:
So I doing some searching and happen to find this. Has anyone ever tried this? and can vouch for it? Seems like one of those "to good to be true" type deals...
Ok.. can post the link, so, if you go to YouTube and search for the following you will see the video.
Root ANY Android Device 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4 Jelly Bean, Kit Kat, Ice Cream Sandwich One Click
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
First, I would say buyer beware. Second, I seriously doubt it considering no root yet with the locked boot loader and the talent in this community. However, if you are willing to jump first...let us know how it goes and make sure you have video to prove it
nizbot said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
First, I would say buyer beware. Second, I seriously doubt it considering no root yet with the locked boot loader and the talent in this community. However, if you are willing to jump first...let us know how it goes and make sure you have video to prove it
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Thanks for the info! I guess I jumped the gun on asking in a new thread (and I'll admit it, I didn't do a basic search for Kingo before hand.) I'm not quite sure I wanna be the first to try this on my AT&T S5.. even though I'm kinda that desperate to get Root :-/
kharrison83 said:
Thanks for the info! I guess I jumped the gun on asking in a new thread (and I'll admit it, I didn't do a basic search for Kingo before hand.) I'm not quite sure I wanna be the first to try this on my AT&T S5.. even though I'm kinda that desperate to get Root :-/
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I've tried it, doesn't work.
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donharden2002 said:
I've tried it, doesn't work.
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I am waiting for 2 things
1) root on stock ROM
2) possibility of larger internal storage
I would say it's gonna be a while. the man the myth the legend chain fire said it's gonna be a long time before we get root access
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
I would say it's gonna be a while some tyne man the the myth the legend chain fire said it's gonna be a long time before we get root access
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The latest firmware update for the AT&T S4 (NB1) does not yet have a direct root method. The obstacles for obtaining root on this phone (S5) and that phone are generally the same. So I would say root will be achieved on the S4 (newest firmware) before or at the same time as root for the S5. So I would say you are correct about it taking a little while.
I was under the impression that the CF-AUTO ROOT Method would work on the at&t SGH-I 337. Please advice
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
I was under the impression that the CF-AUTO ROOT Method would work on the at&t SGH-I 337. Please advice
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Nope. Won't work. There is no direct root method for NB1 yet. There is a work-around that involves SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted ROM, but that's it at the moment.
donharden2002 said:
I've tried it, doesn't work.
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Yea, I decided to try it as well but as you said, didn't work
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Nope. Won't work. There is no direct root method for NB1 yet. There is a work-around that involves SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted ROM, but that's it at the moment.
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I'm sure it's been asked and answered, but since you mentioned it.. The same type of work-around, using SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted stock ROM, can't be used on the S5?
Here is a mirror to the Cf auto root method I used using Odin and it gave me for access I can't speak for the NB1 as my s4 was 6 months old at the time.
https://mega.co.nz/#!w85FlB5Y!VlG8KXC2QXck1oMA3eplIBHqzlL7C4RbfqNgn6Tz7vM
Attn: link provided for use at your own risk I'm trying to help not hurt. Also this is not my work and I take no credit.
Enjoy! !!!
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Here is a mirror to the Cf auto root method I used using Odin and it gave me for access I can't speak for the NB1 as my s4 was 6 months old at the time.
https://mega.co.nz/#!w85FlB5Y!VlG8KXC2QXck1oMA3eplIBHqzlL7C4RbfqNgn6Tz7vM
Attn: link provided for use at your own risk I'm trying to help not hurt. Also this is not my work and I take no credit.
Enjoy! !!!
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So does this method works in the S5? I think thats what you mean right?
Pretty sure safe strap requires root first on JB ROM, then flashing a pretty rooted kit Kat update.
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No it doesn't sorry for the confusion this only works on the at&t galaxy s4
(Quoted from Chainfires Google+) That's impossible to predict, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it. It may take months or never happen. If root is important to you, get an unlocked device and be sure you'll have it.
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
(Quoted from Chainfires Google+) That's impossible to predict, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it. It may take months or never happen. If root is important to you, get an unlocked device and be sure you'll have it.
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Better hope this guy succeeds: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51944477&postcount=79
Changelog only mentions performance and security enhancements. 296MB download. Post your impressions or differences.
I am downloading it now on my fairly slow wifi at work. I'll post something about it later this evening.
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I am downloading it now on my fairly slow wifi at work. I'll post something about it later this evening.
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Downloaded and installed. Seems to be working fine. DID NOT AFFECT ROOT. I did, however, start getting messages about "unauthorized actions have been detected". Not sure what that is about.
I believe the purpose of this OTA update is to: 1. Update the bootloader from OC4 to OF2 (maybe to prep for 5.1 to roll out?) and 2. Patch the Samsung keyboard vulnerability. I don't think they'd be able to fit much more into an update this small.
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I don't think they'd be able to fit much more into an update this small.
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The update is 300MB. I've installed 4.4.4 ROMs and GApps smaller than that. I'm interested to see what all is getting updated, as I'm sure many other people here are.
Yep.. I shall be avoiding this one for now.
From reports I have seen, I think many have taken the update expecting 5.1 lol
This one just seems to plug up more holes. Probably a good update for normal users. Probably a bad one for ppl planning on trying to get root.
I am curious about the state of the bootloader in this update tho. Maybe there is a small chance it's not locked down as bad and will allow a downgrade
Can anyone fill me in on that part? Wishful thinking but you never know u guess
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adam_ky said:
Yep.. I shall be avoiding this one for now.
From reports I have seen, I think many have taken the update expecting 5.1 lol
This one just seems to plug up more holes. Probably a good update for normal users. Probably a bad one for ppl planning on trying to get root.
I am curious about the state of the bootloader in this update tho. Maybe there is a small chance it's not locked down as bad and will allow a downgrade
Can anyone fill me in on that part? Wishful thinking but you never know u guess
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I was hoping the same about the bootloader but I've been burned 3 times now taking updates and 2 weeks later a root exploit it available and I can't see them making it easier lol.
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cmerlyn said:
Downloaded and installed. Seems to be working fine. DID NOT AFFECT ROOT. I did, however, start getting messages about "unauthorized actions have been detected". Not sure what that is about.
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On reboot, I got the "System software not authorized by AT&T hasa been found on your phone". No way to boot up. Hoping for a solution from one of the nice folks here.
Sounds like this bootloader is even more evil than oc4
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I'm not rooted because I was stupid and didn't do it before upgrading to Lolipop. As a normal nobrooted user it seems fine. I hope it fixed some of the performance issues I was having.
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I'm not rooted because I was stupid and didn't do it before upgrading to Lolipop. As a normal nobrooted user it seems fine. I hope it fixed some of the performance issues I was having.
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Umm it depends what ur after.. root still may be possible in the future... if u want to wait out for that I wouldn't update.
From what I see the update is anti root and fixes keyboard exploit.. that's about it.
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Apperantly we didn't learn our lesson last time about taking OTA updates....:banghead:
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Apperantly we didn't learn our lesson last time about taking OTA updates....:banghead:
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Lol don't feel bad I had upgraded to lollipop with root , had backups and everything but bricked my phone and somehow loaded the non rooted lollipop and it blows I had an anTuTu score of 43 thousand and now I'm lucky to get 33 not to mention upgrading my moto x rite b4 the eploit came out so yeah I saw this and said no way even though I tried to think hopefully the bootloader upgrade would let us downgrade back to 4.4.2 again lol
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I just caught my phone trying to install the update but thank you samsung for a removable battery lol . Just a warning don't just keep hitting remind me it will just start updating .
I haven't got anything yet.. I'm hoping my custom apn with fota removed will delay this
I think it should be criminal for samsung or att to be able to "force" updates without user consent.
Even if they are patching security exploits.
I think you can say for certain that they are probably more concerned that you can use this exploit to root your phone or do things with it they don't want you to... more so than they are worried about the keyboard exploit harming you.
It's just not normal for att to act this fast to patch something like this.
Keep holding out, I'm sure we can acomplish something using the exploit
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The update started downloading. I froze the update service via titanium back up. I am currently on 5.0 stock rooted and busy boxed. Waiting to hear if locks root out...
davidalindsey said:
The update started downloading. I froze the update service via titanium back up. I am currently on 5.0 stock rooted and busy boxed. Waiting to hear if locks root out...
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Can you grab the ota file from data/fota and upload? I can review aboot and see if the qfuse counter has been increased yet again.
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As a non rooted person, is there any other steps I can take to stop it from updating? Is there a way to crash at he att update service? Lol
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There's another thread going that reports to have the stock recovery image for OC4. I wonder if it's possible to downgrade via odin to roll back this update to include restoring the keyboard vulnerability that's being explored by @TheBadgers as a potential means to achieve root.
I want to learn how to root my phone than install customs roms, but im just scared because my phone almost got bricked, so can someone give me a full tutorial and download links thank you
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
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You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
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Okayyy thank you, theres a forum on rooting s5 att on XDA rite?
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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yea its 5.0, is it possible to downgrade it? if it is, what version do you think is good enough to root?
You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
Let me know if you have any luck
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You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
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Thank you for posting this question because I am in the exact same situation. I have an AT&T Galaxy S 5 Android 5.1.1. I was never interesting in rooting my phone until just recently and have been doing some light reading on Life Hacker to learn more and it brought me here. I just wanted to clarify your comment above. Are you saying that having the phone that I/we have we are completely out of luck if we wanted to root/modify our phones? Forever or just until something changes down the road?
Well I sold my at&t s5 and ordered a unlocked tmobile s5 to use on at&t with my sim card because you can root the tmobile version. I hope one day soon someone will figure out how to root it I believe it will be done soon just keep checking back on here.
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Having no luck rooting my AT&T G900A
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
ultracoolguy said:
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
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Does this work on 6.0.1?
joesteve1914 said:
Does this work on 6.0.1?
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Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
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Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
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I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
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I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
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Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
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Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
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For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
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For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
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OK, thanks for explaining and sorry for making these unsure posts.
I actually doesn't have the s5 att(except for a family member). I really just wanna help a little.
No, ZV7 is not out yet. But it is in development as indicated by the new RDF.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV7.rdf
Now I checked a few days ago and this wasn't here. It's also noteworthy that with the H815 getting 6.0 this might be what's coming our way. We saw something similar when ZV8 came out for the G3, it was a different version on the RDF. I'll try and poke the bear, see what I can find out.
In the meantime let the speculation begin!
I wouldn't hold my breath for M --YET-- it's way to soon. Besides inside the rdf file it says 5.1. Probably just additional security updates, and perhaps some additional enhancements like we had with ZV5 & ZV6. I do like your speculation though. ?
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No, ZV7 is not out yet. But it is in development as indicated by the new RDF.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV7.rdf
Now I checked a few days ago and this wasn't here. It's also noteworthy that with the H815 getting 6.0 this might be what's coming our way. We saw something similar when ZV8 came out for the G3, it was a different version on the RDF. I'll try and poke the bear, see what I can find out.
In the meantime let the speculation begin!
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Awesome, I hope they don't patch my mobile hotspot trick!
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I wouldn't hold my breath for M --YET-- it's way to soon. Besides inside the rdf file it says 5.1. Probably just additional security updates, and perhaps some additional enhancements like we had with ZV5 & ZV6. I do like your speculation though. ?
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With M out already for the global version and it supposedly out in short order afterwards for US... Well, stranger thing have happened.
I just hope the exploits we use to DD the custom ROMs doesn't get patched with 5.1 update, could be a prep for M complete with security fixes. If so I may pass on the update and or M. Just my opinion only time will tell....
OK. G3 is now showing an update ALSO in the works. And what two devices are supposed to get M first for LG?
If that's not M it's a fix that affects them both... Stagefright's already patched so not sure what other big ones are out there.
Agimax said:
I just hope the exploits we use to DD the custom ROMs doesn't get patched with 5.1 update, could be a prep for M complete with security fixes. If so I may pass on the update and or M. Just my opinion only time will tell....
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I probably will too. If you guys haven't heard M will need you to flash a custom boot.img/kernel for root, which I imagine would almost definitely throw a secure boot error for us.
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OK. G3 is now showing an update ALSO in the works. And what two devices are supposed to get M first for LG?
If that's not M it's a fix that affects them both... Stagefright's already patched so not sure what other big ones are out there.
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Actually Stagefright 2.0 is not patched.
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV8.rdf
mayrer said:
http://device.sprintpcs.com/LG/LS991-SPRINT/LS991ZV8.rdf
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Yes just saw this...and it says android 6.0 [emoji2] . Looks like their skipping ZV7.
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Yes just saw this...and it says android 6.0 [emoji2] . Looks like their skipping ZV7.
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Begin happy dance.
I wonder how easy it will be to root M. If I'm unable to root, I'll be sticking with L.
BeardKing said:
I wonder how easy it will be to root M. If I'm unable to root, I'll be sticking with L.
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I second that. But, you know, we will always have root. I can't think of a single device that cannot be rooted... even my wifes cricket phone can be rooted and there isn't any forum or development for it.
PureLife90 said:
I second that. But, you know, we will always have root. I can't think of a single device that cannot be rooted... even my wifes cricket phone can be rooted and there isn't any forum or development for it.
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That might be true. But there are plenty of devices that have never been rooted.
And if you root some new devices on Verizon or AT&T they will boot you off the network.
No Root
mswlogo said:
That might be true. But there are plenty of devices that have never been rooted.
And if you root some new devices on Verizon or AT&T they will boot you off the network.
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Yeah the At&t Note 4 does not have root which was one of the reasons I left that device.
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That might be true. But there are plenty of devices that have never been rooted.
And if you root some new devices on Verizon or AT&T they will boot you off the network.
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Wow, I didn't know they were doing that! Crazy man....
Fam Money said:
Wow, I didn't know they were doing that! Crazy man....
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Man, that's why I roll with Sprint. They ain't on that kind of bullshnat.
Hey All,
I've spent days now scouring the web looking for anyone and anything to root my G920A running G920AUCU3CPD6 (Marshmallow 6.0.1). There is absolutely nothing I could find. I have queried just about every method, and I have several emails out to various developers, sw companies, etc., but nothing yet. Is there anyone out there who can help?
Is there anyone out there who can help?
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No.
Jeez
Wow what a blunt reply. Anyway I have also been probing the far corners of the clearweb for a root on this device. No luck. PingPong root doesn't support it, SRSRoot says that it rooted the phone, but it doesn't actually work. I'm not going to try to flash a rom with odin cause i need to keep the data on it. Lmk if you find anything out. Peace.
I believe the next logical step would be to try reverse-engineering parts of the new kernel and look for exploitable bugs, rather than looking for work done on the subject by other individuals and attempting to classify them as the same thing.
jordaneagle220 said:
Wow what a blunt reply. Anyway I have also been probing the far corners of the clearweb for a root on this device. No luck. PingPong root doesn't support it, SRSRoot says that it rooted the phone, but it doesn't actually work. I'm not going to try to flash a rom with odin cause i need to keep the data on it. Lmk if you find anything out. Peace.
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I don't care about the data, since I lost it already anyways. I would be willing to flash via odin, but didn't find anything useful. Sounds like you may have?
The Lich said:
I believe the next logical step would be to try reverse-engineering parts of the new kernel and look for exploitable bugs, rather than looking for work done on the subject by other individuals and attempting to classify them as the same thing.
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I wouldn't even know where to begin with that, bit outside my technical expertise. Is it something you are familiar with? Or can you point me in the right direction?
Can I downgrade from the PD6 OTA? I am running 100% official. I see there are no tools for rooting 6.0.1, but can I odin down to a version of 5.1.1 that I can root? It's been a while since I have done that, and IIRC sometimes it's impossible to downgrade once you have upgraded. I don't care about Knox or Samsung Pay, losing those is fine.
Thread jacked! Haha
I heard you can, man. Check that 'Root 5.1.1 with a snag' thread that Metalcated started.
I think somebody mentioned you can. Usually you can't - you're right - but I don't think this bootloader was enforcing it. Worse comes to worst it'll just fail to ODIN it and you're stuck. No real risk of bricking. :good:
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Buko74 said:
I wouldn't even know where to begin with that, bit outside my technical expertise. Is it something you are familiar with? Or can you point me in the right direction?
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I mean, a good hex editor would be a start.
Maybe like IDA Pro? I love IDA :3
You could probably scope out some good Android disassembly tools if you look.
Maybe checking the AOSP code itself?
Maybe look into the Android system images that you can download with the SDK?
Not sure. A bit out of mine too, but definitely an area of interest.
quarlow said:
Can I downgrade from the PD6 OTA? I am running 100% official. I see there are no tools for rooting 6.0.1, but can I odin down to a version of 5.1.1 that I can root? It's been a while since I have done that, and IIRC sometimes it's impossible to downgrade once you have upgraded. I don't care about Knox or Samsung Pay, losing those is fine.
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Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67248899&postcount=420
Will be trying this on my G920A soon. (PD6)
Short answer: No.
Long answer: it's not public yet. I saw many people in other forums talking about a private method that allows them to root G920A 6.0.1 and untethered (unlike the one we have right now for 5.1.1). I do not have the files and I don't know if it's going to be released to the public. I hope one of the insiders leaks it soon because I don't wanna upgrade to 6.0.1 without root.
shichemt said:
Short answer: No.
Long answer: it's not public yet. I saw many people in other forums talking about a private method that allows them to root G920A 6.0.1 and untethered (unlike the one we have right now for 5.1.1). I do not have the files and I don't know if it's going to be released to the public. I hope one of the insiders leaks it soon because I don't wanna upgrade to 6.0.1 without root.
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On XDA or some other site? And I wonder if the update I got last night (CPF1) would break that..
Any more news on this?? I know some people who really want to root their AT&T S6's
J38U5 said:
Any more news on this?? I know some people who really want to root their AT&T S6's
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Not happening unless we get a leaked engineering bootloader from someone with connections to AT&T.
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shichemt said:
Short answer: No.
Long answer: it's not public....
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And how might one go about acquiring such private info? DM me please if you're in the know. Much appreciated.
Stay safe my friends. Stay •free•!
Not to jump on the "me too" train, but I'd like to know as well.
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Bumppp. Any update plox would be appreciated. Just got an s6 hand-me-down WEE!
YOimCHRIS said:
Bumppp. Any update plox would be appreciated. Just got an s6 hand-me-down WEE!
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Half a year has passed and still there ain't shiet. Abandon hope sir
Thanks man
jordaneagle220 said:
Wow what a blunt reply. Anyway I have also been probing the far corners of the clearweb for a root on this device. No luck. PingPong root doesn't support it, SRSRoot says that it rooted the phone, but it doesn't actually work. I'm not going to try to flash a rom with odin cause i need to keep the data on it. Lmk if you find anything out. Peace.
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Thanks for the info, I might try SRSroot for the fun of it, but lmk if you find anything else, peace out