Is there ever gonna be a root for ATT S6 active? These ads are driving me insane!
I'm considering returning the phone if no root is ever going to come back even though I love it.. I still have my LG g3 but at least its rooted and ad free! I've tried to search the internet and haven't really found any concrete word on it.
The word is all over XDA. You're phone has a locked bootloader and can't be rooted. Thank AT&T, not Samsung.
BTW, per the sitcky, questions shouldn't be posted in the General section.
Edit: It looks like a mod has moved it to the correct location.
You might get it, but you probably won't. I'm on an at&t note 4 and....yeah.
you can't root it, but package disabler pro will do what you need to disable any bloatware. The only downside (beside that bogus fact that you can't get root on your own device, which is pissing me off as I write this), is you can't tether with an unlimited plan, whereas if you could root you could.
Yeah, that and you can't get adaway, or viper audio, or customize many things. I am pretty disappointed that there's no root, but I love the phone itself so I am just going to keep hoping.
When can we look forward to a root for the galaxy s6 active?
Joehalleyjr420 said:
When can we look forward to a root for the galaxy s6 active?
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Probably never.
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How about my galaxy s5 active? Something told me to keep it lol, can I root it?
Joehalleyjr420 said:
How about my galaxy s5 active? Something told me to keep it lol, can I root it?
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That would be a question for the guys on the s5 forum.
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After doing much reading and I'm getting ready to buy the GS6 edge but was wondering if anyone tried to root with cf root? Found this article on droid life
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/03/1...ready-for-the-t-mobile-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge/
Neither S6 verizon variant has been rooted...yet. Look at Chainfire's repository, the Verizon S6 and S6 Edge are model number SM-G920V and SM-G925V respectively (and my S6 shipped with build LRX22G.G920VVRU1AOC3 for reference). All variants will be rooted eventually, we just have to be patient.
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Neither S6 verizon variant has been rooted...yet. Look at Chainfire's repository, the Verizon S6 and S6 Edge are model number SM-G920V and SM-G925V respectively (and my S6 shipped with build LRX22G.G920VVRU1AOC3 for reference). All variants will be rooted eventually, we just have to be patient.
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I wouldn't hold on to all variants being rooted and have your hopes up...
I forgot to look at chain fires repository. But it's all good , I can wait patiently
Same as well.
Hopefully they will come out with a way to root the phone soon.
I just upgraded from a Galaxy S3 which was rooted.
I must have ADAWAY!!!
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I wouldn't hold on to all variants being rooted and have your hopes up...
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Agreed. If the vzw edge isn't rooted in about 3 months, hello Swappa!
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markwebb said:
Agreed. If the vzw edge isn't rooted in about 3 months, hello Swappa!
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I certainly hope you didn't purchase your device assuming you would keep it only if it became rooted.
open1your1eyes0 said:
I certainly hope you didn't purchase your device assuming you would keep it only if it became rooted.
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Not necessarily: good secondary phone for camera especially. I got my unlocked multi carrier Nexus 6 to do all the fun stuff with.
Besides, with prediction of edge supply issues developing as it seems more popular than anticipated, always can get fair market value on swappa with minimal $$ loss.
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I certainly hope you didn't purchase your device assuming you would keep it only if it became rooted.
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Considering how long it takes the most recent Samsung devices on Verizon to get root (most don't at all) he might as well just return the phone now while it's within the 14 day return period. I can almost guarantee this phone won't get root, especially not within 3 months.
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Considering how long it takes the most recent Samsung devices on Verizon to get root (most don't at all) he might as well just return the phone now while it's within the 14 day return period. I can almost guarantee this phone won't get root, especially not within 3 months.
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Yup, probably not. The S5 users were crying their eyes out and only got root through Geohot. He's gone, so good luck with all of that...
Even if it doesn't get rooted there is always the possibility of a boot exploit being found and a custom pre-rooted Rom being made available.
Speaking of root...is it worth starting a bounty thread?
There's already one going in the AT&T Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=3082549
The.Jericho.Initiative said:
There's already one going in the AT&T Section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=3082549
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Chances are root on AT&T won't do anything for us. I just don't have time to keep up with the donations.
Well, it still makes more sense to have a single point of awareness for both carriers... More likely to garner the attention we are looking for. Besides like you said, you're not able to keep the tally but there is a thread over in AT&T that is. The Mods have said everyone can post there and the pledges will be separated by carrier.
Anyway, Imagonna Post a new thread with a link to the tread. in the Verizon S6 forum
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Well, it still makes more sense to have a single point of awareness for both carriers... More likely to garner the attention we are looking for. Besides like you said, you're not able to keep the tally but there is a thread over in AT&T that is. The Mods have said everyone can post there and the pledges will be separated by carrier.
Anyway, Imagonna Post a new thread with a link to the tread. in the Verizon S6 forum
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I got ya, I didn't realize they were breaking up pledges between carriers over there. Since they're doing that, it definitely makes more sense to just have the one thread. I should have caught that, my bad.
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Chances are root on AT&T won't do anything for us. I just don't have time to keep up with the donations.
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chances are very high a root for an att device will work same for us.. they seem to both be locked down just the same..
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If you haven't heard...http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
I have successfully rooted my galaxy s6 (g920v), using ping-pong root.
AT&T force my S5 900A to update to Lollipop before I had a chance to Root it. It appears there is no available option for rooting a Lollipop 900A (I tried Odin and Towelroot). What other options are there to attain a rooted S5? Is there a way to prevent AT&T from updating a phone and thus removing the root?
Can I buy a rooted S5 900F off Ebay and it work on my network?
Can I buy an earlier version rooted S5 900A off Ebay and prevent AT&T from updating it and losing its root?
Can I upgrade to a rooted S6, although I am not sure if these phones have been rooted yet?
What is the newest Samsung Note that has been rooted I could buy?
I guess all this depends upon preventing AT&T from updating your phone and losing the root, how do I do this?
Thanks for any help!
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AT&T force my S5 900A to update to Lollipop before I had a chance to Root it. It appears there is no available option for rooting a Lollipop 900A (I tried Odin and Towelroot). What other options are there to attain a rooted S5? Is there a way to prevent AT&T from updating a phone and thus removing the root?
Can I buy a rooted S5 900F off Ebay and it work on my network?
Can I buy an earlier version rooted S5 900A off Ebay and prevent AT&T from updating it and losing its root?
Can I upgrade to a rooted S6, although I am not sure if these phones have been rooted yet?
What is the newest Samsung Note that has been rooted I could buy?
I guess all this depends upon preventing AT&T from updating your phone and losing the root, how do I do this?
Thanks for any help!
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Call att and tell them ur home button or speaker is messed up they will send u a phone and just hope that its running 4.4.4 , only thing is thos point in time we got 5.0 a couple months ago so u might get a phone with 5.0 on it. I had a speaker problem i was unrooted on 5.0 e every1 was telling me now im screwed because i cant root , i called att and told them about my problem and got an s5 4 days later running 4.4.4 i was rooted on the 5th day running 5.0. Its worth a shot!! Good luck
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AT&T force my S5 900A to update to Lollipop before I had a chance to Root it. It appears there is no available option for rooting a Lollipop 900A (I tried Odin and Towelroot). What other options are there to attain a rooted S5? Is there a way to prevent AT&T from updating a phone and thus removing the root?
Can I buy a rooted S5 900F off Ebay and it work on my network?
Can I buy an earlier version rooted S5 900A off Ebay and prevent AT&T from updating it and losing its root?
Can I upgrade to a rooted S6, although I am not sure if these phones have been rooted yet?
What is the newest Samsung Note that has been rooted I could buy?
I guess all this depends upon preventing AT&T from updating your phone and losing the root, how do I do this?
Thanks for any help!
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here are a couple links for you to read thru they may help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60012961&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59994426&postcount=1
I periodically check the forums with the same question. Has it been determined that it will be PURELY IMPOSSIBLE to root an S5 that got bumped to OC4? Am I wasting my time even continuing to check? Just hard for me to believe Sammy finally defeated all the hackers with no options left........
Which is why I switched to HTC and *love* it. Leaving for the same reason I left Apple ages ago. When manufacturers get greedy and lock their loyal users out of doing ANYTHING, they go bye bye in my book. I also had a nice Samsung Gear S watch that was quickly returned once determined it would work with Sammy and only Sammy. Headed to the new universal Android Moto360 and can't wait. Hope the Koreans are listening to all this while their market share slowly dwindles. It's a shame, too, as they make some really quality products.
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Yes, send Samsung/ATT to Hell. No Way I purchase another one. They want to play like they own your phone. So let them own it by not purchasing another one.
The only reason I have an 900A is becouse was a gift. But I was lucky that was not 5.x crap.
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Which is why I switched to HTC and *love* it. Leaving for the same reason I left Apple ages ago. When manufacturers get greedy and lock their loyal users out of doing ANYTHING, they go bye bye in my book. I also had a nice Samsung Gear S watch that was quickly returned once determined it would work with Sammy and only Sammy. Headed to the new universal Android Moto360 and can't wait. Hope the Koreans are listening to all this while their market share slowly dwindles. It's a shame, too, as they make some really quality products.
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Samsung going down = Korea's economy going down
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Vol4Ever said:
Which is why I switched to HTC and *love* it. Leaving for the same reason I left Apple ages ago. When manufacturers get greedy and lock their loyal users out of doing ANYTHING, they go bye bye in my book. I also had a nice Samsung Gear S watch that was quickly returned once determined it would work with Sammy and only Sammy. Headed to the new universal Android Moto360 and can't wait. Hope the Koreans are listening to all this while their market share slowly dwindles. It's a shame, too, as they make some really quality products.
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Did your accessories also transfer over?
Good evening folks,
I'm thinking about purchasing a Galaxy Note 5 but I want to make sure that I'll be able to root the phone without creating issues. I currently owned a rooted Galaxy Note 4 that I absolutely love because I was able to get rid of all the bloatware. I will like to be able to do the same for Note 5. Can someone please help me with this? I am looking forward for your response. Thanks in advance.
Boeing_777 said:
Good evening folks,
I'm thinking about purchasing a Galaxy Note 5 but I want to make sure that I'll be able to root the phone without creating issues. I currently owned a rooted Galaxy Note 4 that I absolutely love because I was able to get rid of all the bloatware. I will like to be able to do the same for Note 5. Can someone please help me with this? I am looking forward for your response. Thanks in advance.
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Who is your carrier? The note 5 is "rootable" but it will stop samsung pay from working for forever, and depending on the carrier could disable your phone.
I will be using T-mobile. I dont really care about samsung pay. I dont think I'll ever use it. How do I root the phone?
There are a lot of methods of rooting the phone but I would like to know which one is the easiest way to do it. Thats pretty much the only thing thats holding me back from buying the phone.
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I will be using T-mobile. I dont really care about samsung pay. I dont think I'll ever use it. How do I root the phone?
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If your interested in t-mobile rooting go to t-mobile section. It's extremely easy. I've rooted in minutes. There are only 2 kernels available but work extremely well.
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Braca27,
Could you please send me the link to that particular post? How does your phone works after rooting it? Your answers are very well appreciate it
Brava27* sorry for the mispell
How about for Verizon running Marshmallow?
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Giebnatious3 said:
How about for Verizon running Marshmallow?
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Nope.. Not yet.
Between Verizon's (relatively) recently unlocked bootloader, systemless root in the Super betas and Marshmallow update, would updating be worth it when it gets here or should we hold out for 5.x to get rooted? Is there a chance Marshmallow will be easier to root? Should we just give in to mediocrity and live without root because we unwittingly bought the wrong phone?
I'm asking so we have a chance to get the discussion going since we are on the veritable cusp of the update we're all waiting for. I'm really hoping 6 is a little easier to root or that they'll relax security since this will probably be the last big update we get for a while.
One question is what is it that you need root for?
6 is nowhere near the biggest update for a while, you seen N? As for easier rooting, info there as well, that's why systemless root was made because it was impossible otherwise.
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6 is nowhere near the biggest update for a while, you seen N? As for easier rooting, info there as well, that's why systemless root was made because it was impossible otherwise.
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N looks huge, but I tend to side with OP on this. Our phone is 2 years old, I think Marshmallow will be our last major update. I can't see Samsung and AT&T giving us N.
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N looks huge, but I tend to side with OP on this. Our phone is 2 years old, I think Marshmallow will be our last major update. I can't see Samsung and AT&T giving us N.
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My point still stands, MM will not come any easier to root unless att intentionally exposes some way to root it in their update which I don't see them doing ever.
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YasharF said:
One question is what is it that you need root for?
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Rakuu said:
My point still stands, MM will not come any easier to root unless att intentionally exposes some way to root it in their update which I don't see them doing ever.
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My hope is that with the newer operating system there may be more unpatched security exploits. Either way, will M be worth not having root? I'd rather wait around for a working root for the versions we are on now than settle for an okay operating system.
Will system less root be implemented by out phones? I figured that was a stretch because of our bootloader.
Yeah, really good question... will Chainfire's systemless root work on our S5 with Marshmallow?
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Yeah, really good question... will Chainfire's systemless root work on our S5 with Marshmallow?
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Does it work on our s5 with lollipop? No it won't from what we know at this time, it requires modifying the kernel image I believe, so it won't work, rooting became a lot harder on a lot of devices with M.
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I wouldn't bet on it. AT&T likely won't be releasing N on our phone (look at how slow they're at pushing Marshmallow. Being the phone has now been out for 2 years, they won't be putting any more resources into the phone.
As for the bootloader, HAH. It's not going to get any easier to unlock, even more so that developers are turning to working on unlocking newer phones that are now in use; and AT&T certainly won't be unlocking it for us. They'd rather you buy a new phone from them.
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...AT&T certainly won't be unlocking it for us. They'd rather you buy a new phone from them.
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I call their bluff and will switch to Project Fi as soon as my contract is over :laugh: I think they have made enough off of me over the last decade.
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As for the bootloader, HAH. It's not going to get any easier to unlock, even more so that developers are turning to working on unlocking newer phones that are now in use; and AT&T certainly won't be unlocking it for us. They'd rather you buy a new phone from them.
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I understand it won't get easier. I just don't understand why it is so much more difficult than the S6 or S7. I would expect those models to be more resilient due to the fact that they are currently being much more supported by their manufacturers and carriers. Otherwise, why would they have changed things to make it easier to root and, therefor, less secure on the newer models? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Either they are intentionally trying to give us easier root as an incentive to upgrade, which I doubt, or a root for the s5 should be doable because it isn't as ironclad as they want us to think.
Every American carrier has released Marshmallow except for good ol' AT&T...
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Every American carrier has released Marshmallow except for good ol' AT&T...
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Wouldn't expect anything less. I remember on my windows phone back on the mango update they acted like they ere going to release it... then never did, luckily in that case I could side load it.
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it just got released for verizon yesterday..?
four loko said:
it just got released for verizon yesterday..?
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Verizon != Att
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I did not see anything here, but it might be a bit early. I am curious if anyone has tried it yet? :cyclops:
I'm wondering what's the deal also. You would think we would have had root 24 hours after that video.
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I'm wondering what's the deal also. You would think we would have had root 24 hours after that video.
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Still can't disable SELinux which prevents writing to system. We're a long ways off from a useful root.
So I'm holding on to a Att 64gb s6 for nothing... ?
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So I'm holding on to a Att 64gb s6 for nothing... ?
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Even if we ever do get root, it's not likely we'll ever see much development, as all the devs have likely moved on to new hardware long ago.
If you want a root able phone, buy something unlocked that's dev friendly (one plus, nexus, moto z line maybe, zte axon7 maybe). Anything att Branded from here on out will likely be locked down.
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