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plesae help root and roms

just bought the galaxy (at full price)...so dumb to do ...but i soft bricked my sgs4g like 10 times can some one give me the esaiest of easy way to root i was on google and theres like 10 different galaxys and its nothing like the sansung galaxy s4g i just had...please...please help...and i need cwm...please...!!!!thanks in advance... ;-)

i recommend
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320991
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if you aren't able to fully understand that guide, you might try
http://theunlockr.com/2011/12/01/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-all-versions/

sabreful said:
i recommend
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320991
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if you aren't able to fully understand that guide, you might try
http://theunlockr.com/2011/12/01/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-all-versions/
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a lot of XDA links are down so i suggest using the stuff on theunlockr.com it's pretty direct
dl kies or drivers (personally i just dl drivers)
run odin and flash CWM
you can then flash a rom to get root or flash superuser to get root.

I did the 'unlockr' method but it took me like 6 tries to get su installed through CWM.
Keep trying if it fails. It will eventually work.
It isn't too much different from the other methods floating around the forums. Links work which is always a plus as someone else has mentioned.

8Fishes said:
I did the 'unlockr' method but it took me like 6 tries to get su installed through CWM.
Keep trying if it fails. It will eventually work.
It isn't too much different from the other methods floating around the forums. Links work which is always a plus as someone else has mentioned.
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sometimes it says that it "fails" but it actually did work and superuser will be in your app drawer lol

Teo032 said:
sometimes it says that it "fails" but it actually did THANKS GOR IT T OWORK ..NOW I LOADED AN OLD SGS4G FILE BY ACCEIDENT AND WONT STOP BOOTING....and where can i find how to install CyanogenMod 7 or 7.1....PLEASE...!!!!NOW I STUCK
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How in the hell did you get from here the t989 forums to the
gs4g forum to download a ROM
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App

phordych05 said:
Teo032 said:
sometimes it says that it "fails" but it actually did THANKS GOR IT T OWORK ..NOW I LOADED AN OLD SGS4G FILE BY ACCEIDENT AND WONT STOP BOOTING....and where can i find how to install CyanogenMod 7 or 7.1....PLEASE...!!!!NOW I STUCK
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bobby3306 said:
How in the hell did you get from here the t989 forums to the
gs4g forum to download a ROM
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
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No it looks like he loaded an old sgs4g file on his microsd or something because he use to own one..
anyways.. it looks like your phone is just doing a bootloop. if you have a backup just nandroid restore.
Not sure what this sgs4g file is? is it a ROM/Kernel? or some backup data?
if you flashed a ROM/Kernel.. and you're only getting boot loops you're fking lucky. Flash a t989 ROM/kernel and it should fix it
if you just restored some data. just wipe your data and caches/dalvik cache
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Easiest method, which I just used myself today, is the ZergRush Exploit.
You won't be able to install custom ROM's because this method does not install a new Kernel with Recovery. But it is the easiest method I have found and gives you ROOT if that is all you are looking for. It can be found through the stickies, but here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582

Chochiwpg said:
Easiest method, which I just used myself today, is the ZergRush Exploit.
You won't be able to install custom ROM's because this method does not install a new Kernel with Recovery. But it is the easiest method I have found and gives you ROOT if that is all you are looking for. It can be found through the stickies, but here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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From 1st hand experience on a T-MO GS2 (and also what others have posted), the ZergRush has fewer successes on the T-Mo units. I tried ran it last night on a new phone and didn't do anything. I ended up using one of the other rooting methods. Not sure if it's hit or miss, or what the issue may be.

lithium133 said:
From 1st hand experience on a T-MO GS2 (and also what others have posted), the ZergRush has fewer successes on the T-Mo units. I tried ran it last night on a new phone and didn't do anything. I ended up using one of the other rooting methods. Not sure if it's hit or miss, or what the issue may be.
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This method doesn't work for rooting the new 2.3.6 any more. Apparently they fixed the ZergRush exploit. I have the T989D Telus version of the phone. I believe it was running 2.3.5 and it work beautifully.

Chochiwpg said:
This method doesn't work for rooting the new 2.3.6 any more. Apparently they fixed the ZergRush exploit. I have the T989D Telus version of the phone. I believe it was running 2.3.5 and it work beautifully.
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it never worked for the 2.3.6
ftfy

Root For The SGN2 SGH-T889?

Hello anyone know the international root and roms will work for us here? If not lets use this one to talk about it.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda premium

Nope gotta wait . We are the T889 .

Arghh
Can't wait to delete these bloat apps and hack wifi tethering

Dang, how to I get my TiBackup to get everything to transfer without root! lol. Patience...

can anyone with a t-mobile note 2 give me a full system dump or a back up of the rom just pm me thx

skyyrocket said:
can anyone with a t-mobile note 2 give me a full system dump or a back up of the rom just pm me thx
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I would be more than happy to if you just tell me how.... Never had to do that before but I am capable...

If i can get my hands on the stock Rom i would try every Rom in this forum lol
sent from the monster Galaxy Note 2

shojus said:
I would be more than happy to if you just tell me how.... Never had to do that before but I am capable...
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http://www.vikitech.com/10347/perform-nandroid-backup-restore-android-device
That'll give you the steps. I could use a link as well.
Also, if you need help I could guide you on Mumble/Skype or gtalk/AIM/MSN.

hey if you could send *#1234# to [email protected] we would be very happy !

I would love to get the stock rom..
nightfox11 said:
If i can get my hands on the stock Rom i would try every Rom in this forum lol
sent from the monster Galaxy Note 2
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skyyrocket said:
can anyone with a t-mobile note 2 give me a full system dump or a back up of the rom just pm me thx
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So I skimmed through what you had me read and it seems as if you need root...? That's what were tryin to get here right? Maybe I read it wrong but I assumed I needed root to give you a system dump...?

I would love to get a full stock system dump so I can flash it with Oden. My modem got overwritten when I was playing :/
shojus said:
So I skimmed through what you had me read and it seems as if you need root...? That's what were tryin to get here right? Maybe I read it wrong but I assumed I needed root to give you a system dump...?
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luser01 said:
I would love to get a full stock system dump so I can flash it with Oden. My modem got overwritten when I was playing :/
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Playing is sometimes not fun without all the info but I guess someone has to be the person to check.... What did you do?

I uses the n7100 toolkit and got cwm and supersu installed. Having a hell of a time getting my titanium backup working from my galaxy nexus to my new note2...
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2

You can flash a custom recovery with odin and then flash su within recovery.. was able to freeze a lot of crap draining batt..

ellac49 said:
You can flash a custom recovery with odin and then flash su within recovery.. was able to freeze a lot of crap draining batt..
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Thanks bro
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda premium

[Q] root sprint s3 4.1.2

hey i want root my sprint GS3 4.1.2 so im a noob at this i read thru some forums on here kind of confusing cause i dont want to brick my phone

4.1.2 roots exactly the same as 4.1.1 no difference
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Check the link in my Sig, it contains the best and easiest way to root
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What about 4.4.2
edfunkycold said:
4.1.2 roots exactly the same as 4.1.1 no difference
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I was rooted. Loved it. Wanted latest update. Thought I could root again. Having trouble. Why cant I just use Odin and go go back to Jelly bean and then re root?

What, exactly, are you having trouble with?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA Free mobile app

unclescary said:
I was rooted. Loved it. Wanted latest update. Thought I could root again. Having trouble. Why cant I just use Odin and go go back to Jelly bean and then re root?
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If you are on 4.1.2, you can flash back to whatever you want. If you're on 4.3 Jellybean, you probably have Knox, and CAN NOT flash down to 4.1.2 via Odin, or you will brick. If you want the 4.4.2 Sprint update, it's out in Tar format, so simply flash it through Odin and root away. It's very very simple. Takes about five minutes. But it DOES trip Knox, just so you know. Good luck.

Rooting SPH-L710 Sprint with 4.4.2 on it now
TheKryptonite said:
What, exactly, are you having trouble with?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA Free mobile app
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I roooted it in December. No troubles. I tried several ROMS. I learned from doing and enjoyed "messing around" with the phone. My wife has exact phone and I thought it would be nice to update to the 4.4.2 so we each had identical phones with same ROMs. I unrooted and updated to 4.4.2. I have bad hearing and liked that I could change the Volume by editing the sound file. With the phone unrooted I can't hear too well and I miss the rooted phone. I tried the CF Auto root method and no luck. My question is can I use ODIN to install an older ROM and then root from there? My understanding is that ODIN wipes all and installs what you give it to install. I appreciate all the help.

unclescary said:
I roooted it in December. No troubles. I tried several ROMS. I learned from doing and enjoyed "messing around" with the phone. My wife has exact phone and I thought it would be nice to update to the 4.4.2 so we each had identical phones with same ROMs. I unrooted and updated to 4.4.2. I have bad hearing and liked that I could change the Volume by editing the sound file. With the phone unrooted I can't hear too well and I miss the rooted phone. I tried the CF Auto root method and no luck. My question is can I use ODIN to install an older ROM and then root from there? My understanding is that ODIN wipes all and installs what you give it to install. I appreciate all the help.
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No, you are on Kitkar boot loader and can not down grade to an older rom through Odin. Rooting is very simple in kitkat. It can be done through philz recovery and play store method, or if you don't want to do any other flashing after root, you can use towelroot.
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app

jdsingle76 said:
No, you are on Kitkar boot loader and can not down grade to an older rom through Odin. Rooting is very simple in kitkat. It can be done through philz recovery and play store method, or if you don't want to do any other flashing after root, you can use towelroot.
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I thank you VERY much for your help and information.I have not found much info on rooting if someone has 4.4.2. I will look more for philz recovery. What methods are on playstore? I am old but never too old to learn.

unclescary said:
I thank you VERY much for your help and information.I have not found much info on rooting if someone has 4.4.2. I will look more for philz recovery. What methods are on playstore? I am old but never too old to learn.
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If you're looking for;
Odin
http://odindownload.com/
Philz
http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=25216#files
SuperSU (zip)
http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/
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WHich files? And Thanks very much!
Thanks! I was and am still confused. I did look at the philz site and files and assumed I was looking for a file with a date reflecting the release date of 4.4.2. Maybe a later date. I don't wish to be annoying but which files would you recommend? I really regret unrooting. Thanks very much.

unclescary said:
Thanks! I was and am still confused. I did look at the philz site and files and assumed I was looking for a file with a date reflecting the release date of 4.4.2. Maybe a later date. I don't wish to be annoying but which files would you recommend? I really regret unrooting. Thanks very much.
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Np. I'm currently using philz 6.41.6. Try this site instead of the other one that I gave
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte
I download the tar to flash in Odin, but I do download the .zip file to keep on my external sd card in case of emergency(?)
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2

Thanks Very Much
I thank you for your help and information. I downloaded the files and will try it after holiday. I'd hate to not have a phone when we go away. After rooted first thing Ill do is boost my volume. Can not hear too well from my job. I'll let you know how it goes. I am slow witted but love fooling with stuff. When I was rooted I had CM10, then tried CM11. Went back to CM10. When I unrooted I even "soft bricked" phone. I found info on how to "unbrick" I lucked out. Then took each update in an hour till I was up to 4.4.2. Then realized my error unrooting. I appreciate all the help and information form this group and individuals. I like the fact that I can learn something and maybe one day I can help someone else.

If you don't have the volume increase mod, it's here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749607
It's for ND8 (4.4.2). Please be sure to thank flastnoles11 for it (one of me "must-haves" as well)
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2

Thanks Can't wait till the weekend to root and increase vol
Thanks for the information and links. After holiday weekend I'll root again and increase my volume. I thank you and others for all your help. Hope all have a safe and healthy 4th of July!

Thanks from bottom of my heart
I got home from weekend getaway and rooted my phone again.Thanks to you. In case anyone else is reading. I used Odin 3.07 and Philz touch 6.41.6-d2lte.tar.md5. After Odin finished my S3 rebooted and no root. I then ran Odin again but unchecked auto reboot. I then went into recovery and Philz was there. Followed the reboot with root. Then updated SuperSu and it disabled Knox. I will now flash the volume increase. I am very grateful for your help, information and patience!
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I can hear! 30 years on the railroad killed my hearing. I rooted it again and boosted my volume! I am very happy. Did not think it was possible after update to 4.4.2. Thanks very much. I can spend hours reading posts in this forum. Learn a lot and realize how little I know. Thanks again.

[Q] [Help]Sprint S4 Mini latest update root

I cannot get my sprint S4 Mini to root using kingo app. KNOX pops up and says unauthorized access or something like that. My first phone I had from sprint would root using kingo app. But I had to get a replacement and it came with the "WiFi Calling" update or whatever. How can I get it to root now?
Model number: SPH-l520
Android Version: 4.2.2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2489097

You're in the wrong forum sport.
This is for the Sprint Galaxy S4

leaderbuilder said:
You're in the wrong forum sport.
This is for the Sprint Galaxy S4
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There is no spot for the Sprint S4 mini. So this is the second best spot

You could contact chainfire or check his thread to see of it works.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

longtrenton1242 said:
There is no spot for the Sprint S4 mini. So this is the second best spot
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Yes there is and I moved it here.

Anyone know how to help? I've tried contacting chainfire but he/she did not answer me

If the device in question is indeed the mini.. Your Op has the wrong model number for the sprint version. Starts with L- not I and I think that's what was thrown off. However, don't use Kingo these days you must search. It's in here I'll check.
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No help yet, sorry I don't know.
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justlovejoy said:
If the device in question is indeed the mini.. Your Op has the wrong model number for the sprint version. Starts with L- not I and I think that's what was thrown off. However, don't use Kingo these days you must search. It's in here I'll check.
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No help yet, sorry I don't know.
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I have L. it is just not capital. little l big L

If chainfire won't help, then there is no help. I've been asking around to no avail. My Mini is getting returned. Done with Samsung.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Saferoot is what I think most use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1

justlovejoy said:
Saferoot is what I think most use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1
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It has been patched in the latest s4 mini for sprint update

longtrenton1242 said:
It has been patched in the latest s4 mini for sprint update
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Dang, I'm not sure of what will work for you but did you fix it already?
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justlovejoy said:
Dang, I'm not sure of what will work for you but did you fix it already?
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk
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The only fix is for someone to create a way to root via odin that bypasses knox, and since nobody cares about this phone, that's not happening any time soon. It's already been EOL'd so it's not going to gain any traction. I just returned mine. Not worth having at this point.

Root Works
I got mine rooted today after coming back to stock from custom ROM. I have my KNOX Tripped which i dont care about and if you dont care about tripping it either ill let ya know how i did it. LMK

Do tell. I just ordered a return kit to send mine back. If I know I can root it after each update, I might keep it.

dbpaddler said:
Do tell. I just ordered a return kit to send mine back. If I know I can root it after each update, I might keep it.
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You have to flash a custom Recovery via Odin. This will Trip KNOX to 0X1! Here is a link to the file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1q1dzelglf093/recovery.tar.md5
Once you have flashed the recovery reboot into Recovery and install from ZIP. the zip file you need to flash is. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpoc279um1b6uf9/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94%5B1%5D.zip
Once that is complete reboot and go to SuperSU App and Bam you are rooted.

dominique.j.lopez said:
You have to flash a custom Recovery via Odin. This will Trip KNOX to 0X1! Here is a link to the file. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1q1dzelglf093/recovery.tar.md5
Once you have flashed the recovery reboot into Recovery and install from ZIP. the zip file you need to flash is. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xpoc279um1b6uf9/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94%5B1%5D.zip
Once that is complete reboot and go to SuperSU App and Bam you are rooted.
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Where'd the custom recovery come from?
Ugh...decisions decisions...Keep or return.

dbpaddler said:
Where'd the custom recovery come from?
Ugh...decisions decisions...Keep or return.
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The recovery was used from S0be's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2669991. I used his recovery-serranoltespr_cwm_based_6.0.4.7.img link and converted to MD5.

I just got a used one in the mail today that was already on NA7 and factory reset it just to be safe. So we can now root even on NA7?
Any chance of bricking it using the custom recovery?

Possible but not probable. The only issue we have now I believe is no NA7 tar to fall back on.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

can you root sprint s6? is there any custom ROMs out?

I wanted to know if anyone has rooted a sprint s6 yet also what about custom roms? I need hotspot mod etc for my phone. Thank you for your help!!

stenny99 said:
I wanted to know if anyone has rooted a sprint s6 yet also what about custom roms? I need hotspot mod etc for my phone. Thank you for your help!!
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You can root it using the T-Mobile S6 chainfire auto-root tar that you flash in ODIN, but I wouldn't recommend it right now, there's pretty bad battery drain after rooting because it's not the right recovery for our device.

I don't mind a battery drain. Its that I have a note 2 and am gonna upgrade to a new phone because I am selling my phone. I use my phone for my internet for computer and watching TV at home so if I don't get it rooted or custom ROM with WiFi thether or mobile hotspot I am gonna be internetless and forget that. I am sure someone will make a custom ROM I just need to find out where to get tar files for root and tar files to unroot aoni can get them and root phone and when they figure out phone better and ROMs etc I will switch it. Can you provide me with info links etc please? Thank you soo much for your reply

stenny99 said:
I don't mind a battery drain. Its that I have a note 2 and am gonna upgrade to a new phone because I am selling my phone. I use my phone for my internet for computer and watching TV at home so if I don't get it rooted or custom ROM with WiFi thether or mobile hotspot I am gonna be internetless and forget that. I am sure someone will make a custom ROM I just need to find out where to get tar files for root and tar files to unroot aoni can get them and root phone and when they figure out phone better and ROMs etc I will switch it. Can you provide me with info links etc please? Thank you soo much for your reply
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Just download this and extract the zip: http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip There will be an ODIN exe in there, flash the tar file in ODIN with your phone attached via USB in download mode and it'll be rooted!
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Also TWRP for the T-Mobile S6 might work as well, I assume you can flash it just fine, I haven't tried though

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Just download this and extract the zip: http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip There will be an ODIN exe in there, flash the tar file in ODIN with your phone attached via USB in download mode and it'll be rooted!
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Also TWRP for the T-Mobile S6 might work as well, I assume you can flash it just fine, I haven't tried though
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Dont try it. It doesnt work. Twrp boots up but the touchscreen doesnt work so its useless

http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3048163
No root needed.

ShotSkydiver said:
You can root it using the T-Mobile S6 chainfire auto-root tar that you flash in ODIN, but I wouldn't recommend it right now, there's pretty bad battery drain after rooting because it's not the right recovery for our device.
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All it flashes is a recovery and cache file and supersu apk and binaries then goes back to stock recovery. Battery has nothing to do with it..

jordan.elliott said:
All it flashes is a recovery and cache file and supersu apk and binaries then goes back to stock recovery. Battery has nothing to do with it..
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Supposedly the phone wont go into deep sleep from what I have read after rooting with the Tmobile version.

Tracker Tim said:
Supposedly the phone wont go into deep sleep from what I have read after rooting with the Tmobile version.
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Just noticed that now in this app that shows frequency usage times
Idk how long it should take to go to deep sleep tho?

jordan.elliott said:
Just noticed that now in this app that shows frequency usage times
Idk how long it should take to go to deep sleep tho?
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What exactly is keeping it awake?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/deep-sleep-ocf-stock-recovery-img-t3083711
deep sleep fix

Does this mean it's "safe" to root using the T-Mobile Chainfire method. Is the No-sleep issue the only one?

jminor4326 said:
Does this mean it's "safe" to root using the T-Mobile Chainfire method. Is the No-sleep issue the only one?
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Anyone? I'd like to bump this comment lol

Basketballhero75 said:
Anyone? I'd like to bump this comment lol
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This has been pretty covered in multiple threads. Yes its safe, just flash the recovery.img from sm-g920p after rooting

lootbooper said:
This has been pretty covered in multiple threads. Yes its safe, just flash the recovery.img from sm-g920p after rooting
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That may be true but I find it curious that there is only one post in the Development section and no custom ROMS. Frankly I can wait until Chainfire or whomever makes a good root and unlock. Call me cautious.

jminor4326 said:
That may be true but I find it curious that there is only one post in the Development section and no custom ROMS. Frankly I can wait until Chainfire or whomever makes a good root and unlock. Call me cautious.
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Fair enough, i waited to hear some feedback before trying. But everything works i promise :good: can at least remove everything not wanted, in the mean time while dev is making its way.

Hoping to put up a deodexed rooted base this weekend.

I got the hotspot / tethering working perfectly without rooting. Besides since there is no root available I read it will permanently disable Samsung Pay

beef356 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3048163
No root needed.
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i tried this method and it didn't work

update
heres a update i used pingpong root to root phone so it is rooting and very easy to do if anyone wants to root easy. so now that is is rooted i would like to not have to pay every month for the hotspot so i would need a way of tricking sprint that i am not using the hotspot when i am so that it seems like i am serving the internet etc!!!