Is safestrap a viable option since everything is so locked down on this device? I remember when I bought the s4 for Verizon, safestrap was my only saving grace. Will delete if this question has been answered. I can't find it anywhere though. Also, what are the chances of root actually being obtained because everything seems pretty grim to me. I can't even find any discussion on anyone even attempting to get root for 928a. Thanks much!:good:
Root, as for this phone, G928A, is slim to none. With the updates that fixed the Stagefright exploit, it's very doubtful. Safestrap will only work if there's Stable root (not temp root - like on Note 4, for example).
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Maxninja said:
Root, as for this phone, G928A, is slim to none. With the updates that fixed the Stagefright exploit, it's very doubtful. Safestrap will only work if there's Stable root (not temp root - like on Note 4, for example).
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My only question left then is how did the at&t and verzion galaxy s6 variants obtain root? Stagefright exploit is still unfixed or did someone discover a new exploit?
They were on kitkat and able to get an exploit to work to have root. For further details, go to the forum and take a look
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They were on kitkat and able to get an exploit to work to have root. For further details, go to the forum and take a look
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AT&T S6 and S6 edge both were shipped with Lollipop 5.0.1 and I have root for mine and my wife phone.
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Im not normally one to start a discussion but this is something I thought could be good news possibly.
I saw this today: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/supersu-beta-lollipop-root-stock-kernel/
Chainfire has found a way to root 5.0 with no kernel modifications. That is great news. Chainfire really has outdone himself with this one. My question for starting a discussion is this, could this possibly work for us once we get 5.0 on our devices? Since we got a locked bootloader and cant touch the kernel at all, could 5.0 be our next hope possibly? Or would it be better to still stick on 4.4 as long as possible? Discuss and let me learn?
Awesome find!
And here is the official thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
That exploit will almost certainly be patched before we get 5.0 pushed to us... AT&T is the kind of company that will delay rollout until it is patched.
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Awesome find!
And here is the official thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
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Thanks for linking the official thread!
JasonJoel said:
That exploit will almost certainly be patched before we get 5.0 pushed to us... AT&T is the kind of company that will delay rollout until it is patched.
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I was thinking this also. Thats why I wanted to start a discussion to see what people are thinking. I know its all speculation and only time will tell if it would work or not on our devices.
yea. It kind of makes you hope they would wait to release an exploit until more devices can take advantage of it. I'm happy for the very few devices that have locked bootloaders and Andriod L...but it would be nice for those of us without root and know we have upcoming Andriod L releases to delay.
Of course you run the risk of things like this being patched without the exploit ever being released, in which case it is better for those few hands down.
Here's to hoping Chainfire found another (as of yet unannouced) way to root Andriod L that he's keeping for when they patch this one.
Agreed. Never know, they may not patch it before release (might depend how hard it is to fix).
Or, as you said, a different exploit may be available.
Is there a reason why this root method would not work on kitkat 4.4 with locked bootloader? Too bad I haven't bought a n4 yet (will soon) to try it, but can someone try it to see if this method works on kitkat
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Is there a reason why this root method would not work on kitkat 4.4 with locked bootloader? Too bad I haven't bought a n4 yet (will soon) to try it, but can someone try it to see if this method works on kitkat
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It doesn't work, otherwise chainfire would have announced it.
robikonobi said:
Is there a reason why this root method would not work on kitkat 4.4 with locked bootloader? Too bad I haven't bought a n4 yet (will soon) to try it, but can someone try it to see if this method works on kitkat
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It's an update to the SuperSU app that allows it to give other apps root permission without a modified kernel in 5.0. It's not a rooting method.
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Any methods root available for the S6 sprint?
I don't want to sacrifice NFC, Samsung Pay or anything. Just need root and flash Roms
engelsione said:
Any methods root available for the S6 sprint?
I don't want to sacrifice NFC, Samsung Pay or anything. Just need root and flash Roms
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Any root method will sacrifice SamPay. If it trips knox= bye bye to SamPay.
You're best hope is here, but not released for the Sprint S6 just yet. Expect it to be released relatively soon though! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-root-s6-coming-soon-t3098476
i have absolutely no idea if it will work, but our ATT S6 just got root using ping pong root. Might be something to check into on your note 4's
Yes, root possible for s6 without tripping knox
Pingpong tool has successfully been able to root s6 devices.
May be this could help us in rooting note 4 too. Below is the link to pingpong tool for s6.http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
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Pingpong tool has successfully been able to root s6 devices.
May be this could help us in rooting note 4 too. Below is the link to pingpong tool for s6.http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
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Has anyone Tried this yet?
PingPong only specifically supports a short list of kernels. Notice the list of supported in that thread? Support would have to be specifically added for the Note 4, but a very similar (if not identical) method was added to Kingroot based on input from the author of PingPong.
I don't know for sure but it's my guess that if permaroot was possible with the Pingpong method then it would have been added to Kingroot.
Also, from the PingPong thread OP:
Q: Note4/Z3/Old Samsung/etc?
A: We also wrote the rooting engine in KingRoot 4.0 for generic 32-bit devices. Give it a try. Note that for some devices like Note4, only temp root is achievable.
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Please post within existing threads on root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57243935
Searching would have yielded you an answer.
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"Better to be silent, than to argue with the ignorant."
Hi all,
Just got my new Note 4. Have not taken any OTA updates so I am on 4.4.4 Android.
Whats next to root, debloat, and install a custom rom? Who's got the best minimalist type rom out right now? From what I've read it doesn't seem like there is much out there for 5.0 - just didn't know what the process was for this earlier version still, and how to make the update nag screen go away, or if there were any distinct advantages/disadvantages to upgrading.
Do you have the retail or developer edition?
Currently the retail edition only has temporary root which goes away after reboot. The devs are currently working on permanent root.
The developer edition has permanent root and has the ability to have custom Roms
I bought a retail version from the Verizon store, I didn't know there were differences actually? This makes me kind of sad now.
No known root method even for the older un OTA updated setup? Thats very unfortunate...
There is is a root method for the 4.4.4 kitkat. It's just temporary at the moment.
Like I mentioned, the developers are working on making it permanent right now.
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There is is a root method for the 4.4.4 kitkat. It's just temporary at the moment.
Like I mentioned, the developers are working on making it permanent right now.
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Thanks - looks like I'm just sitting tight for now then, I'll check back in a few days.
You can still try the temp heres the link kingroot.net/root
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Hi everyone, hope you're having an amazing day!
I was wondering if there is a root available for the SM-N910V running 5.0.1. I've looked on google, and there are lots of yes, and no answers. Could someone help clear this up for me?
Thanks!
There is not a root available for the retail edition of the Verizon note 4 on 5.0.1.
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There is not a root available for the retail edition of the Verizon note 4 on 5.0.1.
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Okay, thanks! Hopefully, there'll be one eventually!
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Okay, thanks! Hopefully, there'll be one eventually!
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Dont search for root, root method is already there for developers edition, so the fact that ROOT IS ALREADY THERE is 100% true.
What you need to search for is either "unlock bootloader" or "rooted firmware" or "rooted kernel" or something else.
Not much so far.
Just make sure when u search google, click search tools and select more recent results. That way u dont end up finding most popular pages that are many many months old.
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Dont search for root, root method is already there for developers edition, so the fact that ROOT IS ALREADY THERE is 100% true.
What you need to search for is either "unlock bootloader" or "rooted firmware" or "rooted kernel" or something else.
Not much so far.
Just make sure when u search google, click search tools and select more recent results. That way u dont end up finding most popular pages that are many many months old.
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Actually, requesting root for 5.0.1 in this forum is quite appropriate and very different from unlocked bootloaders, rooted firmware or rooted kernel. In fact, installing a new kernel or rom usually requires an unlocked bootloader and getting that done usually requires a root method first so there's some chance of writing a new recovery. With root, methods such as what is now known as SafeStrap (the result of a technique discovered by Birdman, matured by myself and then claimed by another person who's made a habit of claiming others' work as his own) can allow for quite a bit of customization, but typically not so much as a new kernel, let alone different ROMs.
Right now, the state of the Note 4 is that only the Dev Edition (DE) has much of anything going on. You'll find all sorts of frustrating and unclear information about KingRoot, but it's of almost no use unless you think you can abuse it to search for a more complete and permanent root method, but if you knew how to do such a thing, I doubt you'd be here asking for root If you see ROMs or anything else advanced in this forum that doesn't specify it's only for the DE, assume it is.
I've been around since the days of CupCake (and built WiMo roms previously, along with some of the earliest ROMs and rooting) and based on experience, I'd say that the only chance left seeing root on the retail Note 4 is if another root method (new as of today/2015-12-28) is discovered elsewhere that applies to 5.x/5.0.1 OR the Note 4 sees another OTA and we get really lucky (unlikely).
exactly why am returning it and getting S5. But even with S5 its unclear if towelroot will work or not.
I assume it will if S5 was not updated to 5.0+ but runs older 4.4.4. Is this correct assumption ?
Thanks for informative reply.
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exactly why am returning it and getting S5. But even with S5 its unclear if towelroot will work or not.
I assume it will if S5 was not updated to 5.0+ but runs older 4.4.4. Is this correct assumption ?
Thanks for informative reply.
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Yes but I would do some reading in the Verizon s5 forum because there is a build cutoff for root on the s5. If you're getting a new s5 from Verizon the chances are low you will get one without the latest build at this point
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Yes but I would do some reading in the Verizon s5 forum because there is a build cutoff for root on the s5. If you're getting a new s5 from Verizon the chances are low you will get one without the latest build at this point
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Seller said its still on 4.4.4 which is good news.
I just now need to find a thread on how to root 4.4.4 S5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23681161096070831
Whatever you do don't take any OTA updates, some are forced so get it rooted asap and then use the pre-rooted lollipop images