It seems like it is possible to update from the OE2 update to OF3 and still keep root on the ATT Galaxy S6, so I think it'd be possible to do the same for ATT Edge.
See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/g920aucu2aof3-flashfire-update-t3156221
Can anyone with more knowledge and expertise of the subject see if it's possible with our Edge devices?
I also found an S6 thread that showed success updating from OF3 to OF4 (i believe OF4 has that stagefright fix) while still keeping root.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...920aucu2aof3-to-of4-flashfire-update-t3181135
I'm fairly certain it's possible, just don't have the knowledge to do it myself. I'm sure a lot of Edge users are not updating past OE2 because they want to keep root since you can't downgrade back to OE2.
Thanks for your input in advance!
Would be awesome if we could get this done
I would think a ROM could be made based off OF3/4 while keeping baseband and such down on OE2. This has been my experience in the past since my S2 days. Unfortunately, I don't have the time or experience to dedicate to this.
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Hopefully, a dev with an S6 edge can help with this.
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I purchased a S6 Edge and it was updated to 5.1.1 when I got it. I am a big fan of rooting/flashing ROMS/mods (My last phone was an extremely modded Oneplus One which met an untimely end) but I am not really sure how to do that on this phone. I would very much appreciate any help with info on how to root/install TWRP. Additionally I know that the S6 on 5.0.2 can be rooted but I also heard that once you update to 5.1.1 can't downgrade but it's worth a shot. I also heard that the [email protected] version has a locked boot loader is there any way to unlock it? If not would flashing say a T-Mobile stock ROM work? Thank you for any help. I also know that Devs don't like being asked for ETAs so instead I will ask if anyone knows how development of Cyenogenmod for the S6 Edge is progressing?
There's no way to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T version of the phone. You won't be able to use a custom recovery such as TWRP.
This is also my first Samsung phone (I've always used HTC devices, which were so easy to unlock/root). Since you're on 5.1.1, I don't think there's any way to achieve root (yet). I may be wrong there, though.
There is no way to root, if you want to do fun stuff with your phone, stay away from at&t
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Hi, I'm also in the same boat. I know that this thread is old but I am planning to buy the s6 edge with AT&T (used). The phone is currently running on 5.1.1, (OJ9).
Before buying, is there any possible root YET? Am I possible to downgrade? I am sure these questions have been answered multiple times, but like I said, the threads that I have found via XDA are old. So before purchasing, I'd just like to make sure. Thank you so much!!
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Hi, I'm also in the same boat. I know that this thread is old but I am planning to buy the s6 edge with AT&T (used). The phone is currently running on 5.1.1, (OJ9).
Before buying, is there any possible root YET? Am I possible to downgrade? I am sure these questions have been answered multiple times, but like I said, the threads that I have found via XDA are old. So before purchasing, I'd just like to make sure. Thank you so much!!
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No and no , the only hope we have is when we get android 6 and wait for any possible new root method.
hey everyone i just started an account and navigating the forum is pretty hard, is there a way to root a galaxy s5 for att smg 900a VERSION 5.0 LOLLIPOP? i would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help me out. Thanks!
If you got the phone with lollipop installed, unfortunately there is no active rooting method.
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If you got the phone with lollipop installed, unfortunately there is no active rooting method.
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I have the AT&T S5 running Lollipop.
I don't recall - but I *think* I got this device before Lollipop was released. I got the device in May'14. My research shows that Lollipop came out Nov'14.
So - if I got the device with the prior release - but it's running Lollipop now - is there a way to root it?
Thanks.
No I have the same problem. I have been waiting for months now
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If you took the lollipop OTA then no, there is still no active root available.
Any news on root yet?
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i started with kitkat and it upgraded to 5.1.1 and i soft bricked the phone sm-g900a well unbricked and its now 5.0 lollipop is there no way to get back to kitkat for root any info would be greatly appreciated thanx
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i started with kitkat and it upgraded to 5.1.1 and i soft bricked the phone sm-g900a well unbricked and its now 5.0 lollipop is there no way to get back to kitkat for root any info would be greatly appreciated thanx
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If you are on the official 5.0+ ota, through any means other than the prerooted flashfire method, there is no known way to downgrade, root, etc. If you flashed the ota for lollipop, bought your phone and it had lollipop, or took the ota, and it is an att s5 (G900A) then it is not, at the time of me posting this, possible to downgrade to KitKat or root or anything of the sort.
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Thanx my phone actually just took the new update which I had no control of so im hust going to try n get the active kitkat 4.4.2 should have better luck with that I appreciate your reply
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Thanx my phone actually just took the new update which I had no control of so im hust going to try n get the active kitkat 4.4.2 should have better luck with that I appreciate your reply
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As in dow grade your active or get an active and hope its on KK, if is the former your SOL on that end as well.
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As in dow grade your active or get an active and hope its on KK, if is the former your SOL on that end as well.
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The active im looking @ hasnt taken the update @ still stock 4.2 thanx for ur help I jusr want a rooted phone and its been impossible for me
Well I got that active flashed it twice now I am oc5 with twisted lollipop I'm digging it but I didn't set root access for twisted wat are my options
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Well I got that active flashed it twice now I am oc5 with twisted lollipop I'm digging it but I didn't set root access for twisted wat are my options
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Does anyone have the firmware for the lollipop on s5 active?
Does anyone know if models of S5 being sold as new now are being released with lollipop or kitkat preinstalled?
Is there a way to know by serial number on the box?
The reason I am asking is I just purchased one online a few days ago on the daily steals website has it was advertised As new and unlocked. I did not realize being that I am from Canada that this was a lockdown AT&T model. It is scheduled to arrive in the next day or so and I would prefer not to open the box and affect my ability to return it without restocking fee if it already comes with lollipop on it. Hi I'm less concerned about achieving root and more concerned about having the ability to native flea tether on my plan back here in Canada.
Also if it did come with lollipop firmware preinstalled, is there a way to enable native tethering on the phone if root is not achievable?
Canadoc said:
Does anyone know if models of S5 being sold as new now are being released with lollipop or kitkat preinstalled?
Is there a way to know by serial number on the box?
The reason I am asking is I just purchased one online a few days ago on the daily steals website has it was advertised As new and unlocked. I did not realize being that I am from Canada that this was a lockdown AT&T model. It is scheduled to arrive in the next day or so and I would prefer not to open the box and affect my ability to return it without restocking fee if it already comes with lollipop on it. Hi I'm less concerned about achieving root and more concerned about having the ability to native flea tether on my plan back here in Canada.
Also if it did come with lollipop firmware preinstalled, is there a way to enable native tethering on the phone if root is not achievable?
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I'm not aware of any way of knowing before hand.
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I'm not sure either I would just see if it is a 5.0 and below and just achieve root its so simple then you flash native tethering it just sounds like that would be the easiest way
5.0 and below or just kit Kat?
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Not getting my hopes up, but hopefully with 6.0 there will be an exploit.
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is kitkat the only rootable firmware or is early lollipop 5.0
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is kitkat the only rootable firmware or is early lollipop 5.0
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KitKat 4.4.2, if you're on 4.4.4 you can downgrade, any higher (5.0) and you're stuck.
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Hello,
I'm about to get a new work phone - My employer uses AT&T in the US and asked me which phone I want. I'd like to get a GS6 or GS6 edge+ but wanted to check the status of root, since having it is pretty important to me. I know pingpong root was working for a while but that doesn't seem to be the case any more? From the looks of the forums, it looks like root may not be available on the newer versions.
I'm going to have a look at the AT&T store tomorrow. What do I need to look for to determine if it's currently root-able? Am I looking for a specific revision of the phone itself, or only a certain Android software version?
Thanks.
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Hello,
I'm about to get a new work phone - My employer uses AT&T in the US and asked me which phone I want. I'd like to get a GS6 or GS6 edge+ but wanted to check the status of root, since having it is pretty important to me. I know pingpong root was working for a while but that doesn't seem to be the case any more? From the looks of the forums, it looks like root may not be available on the newer versions.
I'm going to have a look at the AT&T store tomorrow. What do I need to look for to determine if it's currently root-able? Am I looking for a specific revision of the phone itself, or only a certain Android software version?
Thanks.
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Right now as it stands it looks like rooting the S6 AT&T variants that took the 5.1.1 updates won't be getting root for a long while. I would pick the LG V10 or a S6 edge+ if you had the choice to pick up an AT&T phone. If you don't care too much about specs AT&T also carries the HTC One A9 which you can unlock bootloader quickly and root. I am using the stock S6 right now and I just disabled a bunch of apps and use greenify and it works fine for the time. I miss having V4A and also titanium backup pro.
I heard chainfire released some CF-Auto root files for 5.1.1, not sure if they work with the AT&T variant, and I heard it is as simple as flashing in Odin, getting a bootloop, wiping cache and rebooting.
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Thanks all!
just got my phone, it's 5.1.1 T_T
Just got my phone too. And it's 5.1.1
does this help?
can any devs make use of this? says the exploit grants root privlages on linux and android with kernels 3.8 and higher. im currently on 3.10. heres the link to the story.
http://thehackernews.com/2016/01/linux-kernel-hacker.html?m=1
rob219 said:
can any devs make use of this? says the exploit grants root privlages on linux and android with kernels 3.8 and higher. im currently on 3.10. heres the link to the story.
http://thehackernews.com/2016/01/linux-kernel-hacker.html?m=1
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Interesting. If this isn't a direct means to get us root, then I don't know what is. Now we just need to find a developer or skilled person that could exploit this for our variant...
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Hopefully some one with the skills can have a look at this.
Okay so I have the AT&T version of the galaxy s6 obviously and from what information I got it already it seems difficult to root this phone I've tried a few methods but they don't seem to work unless I'm doing something wrong I currently have service with Cricket Wireless but I'm using a AT&T galaxy s6 with that prevent me from rooting my phone any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
I do not think root is currently possible for the latest (s6) versions of Android.
Correct. Depends on your software version whether it's rootable or not. If you are on 5.0.2 either OF3 or OF4, or any 5.1.1, there is currently no root available.
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Here is what I currently have, don't know if this matters
ayo2001 said:
Here is what I currently have, don't know if this matters
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That spot that says android version 5.1.1. That's your answer. Not rootable.
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****! Well can I at least tether my internet? And when exactly did the 5.1.1 update come out
So a thread on Reddit pointed to a thread on XDA claiming root has been achieved on the AT&T S7 via a leaked engineering bootloader.
The same was done with the T-Mobile S6 a while back. Anyone know how/where these leaks are coming from? Can we start a bounty for the same for our 920A? I'd consider chipping in...
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Here's the XDA thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3410538
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Rodman 100 running stock rooted s6 edge on att
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Here's the XDA thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3410538
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Just out of curiosity on your rooted s6 edge. Are you on 5.0.1 and never got 5.1.1 and that is how you have root? I'm frustrated my s6 came with 5.1.1 and can't get root. I found a video that claimed to have root for 6.0.1 on att. So I grabbed the oj9, pd5 and pd6 and adb and sideloaded to 6.0.1. Then I tried that root, I found, which bricked my phone. I have since recovered back to oj7, thanks to the awesomeness which is XDA. Thanks in advance for your reply.
Zipwadder said:
Just out of curiosity on your rooted s6 edge. Are you on 5.0.1 and never got 5.1.1 and that is how you have root? I'm frustrated my s6 came with 5.1.1 and can't get root. I found a video that claimed to have root for 6.0.1 on att. So I grabbed the oj9, pd5 and pd6 and adb and sideloaded to 6.0.1. Then I tried that root, I found, which bricked my phone. I have since recovered back to oj7, thanks to the awesomeness which is XDA. Thanks in advance for your reply.
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So for some background: I purchased the phone on release date so it came with OCE. Since I expected the phone to be difficult to root, I was careful when updating and only updated as far as OE2. As far as I know, that was the last version able to be rooted via Ping Pong. One of the reasons I purchased the phone was the ability to use Samsung Pay and I was tempted to update to 5.1.1 with Metalcated's method for rooting 5.1.1 but as I use the fingerprint scanner, the possible issues with it were a no go for me. I've been ever vigilant for possible ways to root, but nothing has seemed too promising.
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I am rooted on OE2 via Ping Pong and haven't updated since then since I'm waiting for a full root.