Hey everyone,
I'm wondering if the SM-G800A version from AT&T can be rooted? I see chainfire lists several versions but not this one and I don't know if this version has been proven to be compatible with some of the others. Any info would be appreciated.
rpgdev said:
Hey everyone,
I'm wondering if the SM-G800A version from AT&T can be rooted? I see chainfire lists several versions but not this one and I don't know if this version has been proven to be compatible with some of the others. Any info would be appreciated.
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Did you already tried towelroot. This website claims its possible:
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/01/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-mini-at-without.html
killbyt said:
Did you already tried towelroot. This website claims its possible:
http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/01/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-mini-at-without.html
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I didn't know towelroot. Have you used it before even on another model? I've been out of xda for a while so it seems this is new.
rpgdev said:
I didn't know towelroot. Have you used it before even on another model? I've been out of xda for a while so it seems this is new.
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Actually, I've never used it on my S5 mini. Maybe a year ago, I've used it on my S4.
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Okay. So I recently updated my Galaxy S4 Active, SGH-I537 from 4.2.2, to 4.4.2.
After doing so, I decided to take a turn, and root my device. I used the new popular method, TowelRoot.apk
I was able to successfully root my device with a breeze, then I looked up some recovery's for the device. I found this thread on the website on specifically the S4 Active. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387980
My confusion at this moment is, it seems to be everyone who updated there S4 Active is now on Samsung-SGH-I9259 but yet, I am still running on SGH-I537. My phone's version is 4.4.2, but it isn't I9259, how does one fix this issue?
SGH-I537 is the model for the US, SGH-I9259 is the European model. They are not interchangeable.
JoshCiares said:
Okay. So I recently updated my Galaxy S4 Active, SGH-I537 from 4.2.2, to 4.4.2.
After doing so, I decided to take a turn, and root my device. I used the new popular method, TowelRoot.apk
I was able to successfully root my device with a breeze, then I looked up some recovery's for the device. I found this thread on the website on specifically the S4 Active. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387980
My confusion at this moment is, it seems to be everyone who updated there S4 Active is now on Samsung-SGH-I9259 but yet, I am still running on SGH-I537. My phone's version is 4.4.2, but it isn't I9259, how does one fix this issue?
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if you are looking for a custom recovery for the us phone then your need to use safestrap
wolf45801 said:
if you are looking for a custom recovery for the us phone then your need to use safestrap
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Okay, thank you.
wolf45801 said:
if you are looking for a custom recovery for the us phone then your need to use safestrap
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You will need SuperSU and Busybox before safestrap will install properly.
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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
Are people still working on cracking the AT&T G870A or is it a lost cause?
If yes, how's it going?
I had a G870F but sent it swimming on 20m deep for three weeks. Needless to say it didn't survive.
Found the G870A and thought it was a bargain, however . . .
Pretty much a lost cause, most devs have moved on.
So the answer is not so straight forward. The current v 5.1 and above for the AT&T phones are not currently rootable. If you find a used or remanufactured S5 or S5 Active with 4.2 you will be in luck. I just had a problem with my Active found a replacement on the most popular buying and selling web site for around $230. Just make sure it has not been updated. If the seller is advertising it as 4.2 and you get it with 5.0 they must take it back if it's not what was advertised. Hope this helps.
If you want an S5 to tinker with you should get a tmobile variant the SM-G900T, or the international SM-G900M since the active model is basically a carrier exclusive they dont have any international ones that im aware of.
I dont understand the question of OP
I used a popular search and found rooted firmwares for the 870A.
Several people who replied have in their sigs that they have a rooted s5 Active..... I would think that to mean the phone has been "cracked" and isn't a lost cause.
darthmalus said:
If you want an S5 to tinker with you should get a tmobile variant the SM-G900T, or the international SM-G900M since the active model is basically a carrier exclusive they dont have any international ones that im aware of.
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Thanks, but I have bought the phone already. If I get another one or replace the one I have it'll probably be a European, G870F, the same modell I had before.
dosmastr said:
I dont understand the question of OP
I used a popular search and found rooted firmwares for the 870A.
Several people who replied have in their sigs that they have a rooted s5 Active..... I would think that to mean the phone has been "cracked" and isn't a lost cause.
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You could have rooted before 5.0. If you have the latest bootloader, it can't be done. That is why I suggested getting one that has pre 5.0 stock 4.4.2.
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Sgt.CM said:
You could have rooted before 5.0. If you have the latest bootloader, it can't be done. That is why I suggested getting one that has pre 5.0 stock 4.4.2.
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so its isn't the android version per say bu the bootloader that comes with it?
So one couldn't just flash a 5.0 firmware, is that what you're also saying?
pardon my ignorance, but when one flashes a firmware -- that wont impact the bootloader will it...
poop... i just got one of those and I'm all excited to get the att crap off there and see how much faster it gets... not to mention all the other things you can't run without root.... this ebay "deal" keeps getting worse....
dosmastr said:
so its isn't the android version per say bu the bootloader that comes with it?
So one couldn't just flash a 5.0 firmware, is that what you're also saying?
pardon my ignorance, but when one flashes a firmware -- that wont impact the bootloader will it...
poop... i just got one of those and I'm all excited to get the att crap off there and see how much faster it gets... not to mention all the other things you can't run without root.... this ebay "deal" keeps getting worse....
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When you update the firmware, it automatically updates the bootloader. Once that bootloader has been updated, it's locked down. No downgrading firmwares, rooting, or installing custom recoveries.
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stew1411 said:
When you update the firmware, it automatically updates the bootloader. Once that bootloader has been updated, it's locked down. No downgrading firmwares, rooting, or installing custom recoveries.
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Yeah, that's basically what I gathered after a lot of research online.
Some claim it can be done but when trying the method/software, it doesn't work.
I just wanted to double check since there is a lot of expert knowledge in this forum.
One thing i've been thinking though (not that I can do it): how about picking the phone apart
and wiping/replacing the bootloader manually?
North of the wall said:
Yeah, that's basically what I gathered after a lot of research online.
Some claim it can be done but when trying the method/software, it doesn't work.
I just wanted to double check since there is a lot of expert knowledge in this forum.
One thing i've been thinking though (not that I can do it): how about picking the phone apart
and wiping/replacing the bootloader manually?
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Well it's soldered to the board. You would need some highly specialized equipment to do it. Even then I'm not sure.
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Is this the case with both the G900A and the G870A. I'm in the market for either one since they are going for just of $200 new on Ebay. Are both phones now locked down of is the Active more problematic?
Both are locked down. AT&T and Samsung are being jerks to us and not even letting us have a developer phone to try to use like Verizon had.
roserez said:
Is this the case with both the G900A and the G870A. I'm in the market for either one since they are going for just of $200 new on Ebay. Are both phones now locked down of is the Active more problematic?
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If you are looking to root, then buy one that still has Android v4.4.2. They are available you just have to look for them. Don't put the SIM card in until you root or it will auto update and you can't go back.
Sgt.CM said:
If you are looking to root, then buy one that still has Android v4.4.2. They are available you just have to look for them. Don't put the SIM card in until you root or it will auto update and you can't go back.
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Hi Sgt.CM,
I got my AT&T S5 on release day and never updated it. I have a SM-G900A with Android version 4.4.2! Is it possible for me to put CM13 with marshmallow 6.0.1 on there? I had assumed it was impossible...
Thanks,
Frozen
FrozenClear said:
Hi Sgt.CM,
I got my AT&T S5 on release day and never updated it. I have a SM-G900A with Android version 4.4.2! Is it possible for me to put CM13 with marshmallow 6.0.1 on there? I had assumed it was impossible...
Thanks,
Frozen
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Nope can't because of locked bootloader. The best thing you could do is too root with towelroot and then flash safestrap and install a custom rom from there.
NavSad said:
Nope can't because of locked bootloader. The best thing you could do is too root with towelroot and then flash safestrap and install a custom rom from there.
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That is what I thought. What are the custom rom options? Is there a rooted marshmallow rom for the s5 i can install?
Also according to these articles it is possible:
http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-cm-13-rom-on-galaxy-s5/
http://androiding.how/download-galaxy-s5-cm13-rom-marshmallow/
I'm guessing they may not be correct?
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That is what I thought. What are the custom rom options? Is there a rooted marshmallow rom for the s5 i can install?
Also according to these articles it is possible:
http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-cm-13-rom-on-galaxy-s5/
http://androiding.how/download-galaxy-s5-cm13-rom-marshmallow/
I'm guessing they may not be correct?
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Asked and answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900a-5-0-oc4-to-cm13-mm-roadmap-t3362993
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Asked and answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900a-5-0-oc4-to-cm13-mm-roadmap-t3362993
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So what ROM options are available to me? Is there a list somewhere?
FrozenClear said:
So what ROM options are available to me? Is there a list somewhere?
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You can look in Galaxy S5 Android Development.
Ive looked everywhere for this version after I got it back from Samsung Galaxy repair in Texas and I just can't seem to find it so I know the correct procedure for the rooting. Please help.
full10 said:
Ive looked everywhere for this version after I got it back from Samsung Galaxy repair in Texas and I just can't seem to find it so I know the correct procedure for the rooting. Please help.
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I imagine you are on the latest Nougat since we can't stop the upgrade/update... Rooting was only available on older versions like 5.1.1 Lollipop.
SpyderPalo said:
I imagine you are on the latest Nougat since we can't stop the upgrade/update... Rooting was only available on older versions like 5.1.1 Lollipop.
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Well I've since moved on to my old version Samsung Galaxy S4 rooted SM 1545 PP and I'm having problems with the bootloader even though it is rooted what should I do
full10 said:
Well I've since moved on to my old version Samsung Galaxy S4 rooted SM 1545 PP and I'm having problems with the bootloader even though it is rooted what should I do
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Are you asking about your S4?? or the S6edge on verizon?
I have no knowledge of the S4.
SpyderPalo said:
Are you asking about your S4?? or the S6edge on verizon?
I have no knowledge of the S4.
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The S4. I figure it's a better device to start with than bricking my S6 Edge. Lol. I can't free up the bootloader on the S4 though I got it rooted but bootloader isnt unlocked
Verizon locks the bootloader on their phones
Trying to find a sure way to Root the Sprint variant of LG G4. I tried to do it with one thread I found but it didn't work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've only rooted Samsung devices through Odin. Can't figure out how to do this. Thanks in advance.
JimmyLippitt216 said:
Trying to find a sure way to Root the Sprint variant of LG G4. I tried to do it with one thread I found but it didn't work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've only rooted Samsung devices through Odin. Can't figure out how to do this. Thanks in advance.
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There is a very tiny chance that your LG G4 is somehow running an older version of the software, which is the only way to root (the later software versions, after you accept the software updates, cannot be rooted). Have you ever updated the operating system? Which version of the system are you running?
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There is a very tiny chance that your LG G4 is somehow running an older version of the software, which is the only way to root (the later software versions, after you accept the software updates, cannot be rooted). Have you ever updated the operating system? Which version of the system are you running?
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Thank you for some response. I have never updated the OS, but it's on ZVG. My friend gave it to me like that. It currently doesn't have any service connected to it. There's an update pending for it right now, but if I try to update it through WiFi it doesn't install the update, I'm thinking because there's no service to it anymore. I have noticed that you have to downgrade the OS. I have no clue how to do any of this.
The answer is: UsU.
Read my signature for the unlock method.
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steadfasterX said:
The answer is: UsU.
Read my signature for the unlock method.
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The problem with UsU is it requires an earlier version of the firmware, I think ZVA or earlier? I think the guy here has already upgraded past that version (ZVB or later). I'm wondering if one day UsU will let you unlock devices that have been updated beyond ZVA?