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I was not aware that rooting would be much easier on 5.1.1 so i updated my phones software after being annoyed with putting of the update every day. I have searched all over the internet for a safe way to revert back to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1 and most of the stuff i found was simply for the s6. If any of you know if its possible to flash back or of a way to flash back or a link to a thread i might've missed that may help i would appreciate it. Thanks! (btw im on N910V and Verizon if that makes any difference)
find the firmware and flash it via Odin. there's a bunch of threads that could link you to the appropriate files.
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jcleav said:
find the firmware and flash it via Odin. there's a bunch of threads that could link you to the appropriate files.
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So just to be clear, would it be as simple as putting into download mode and flashing it? And if the thread is meant for a different phone but is reverting from the same version i am running would it still work? Also would i have to worry about killing my SD card or is the safer than rooting a phone? Sorry for the questions I am just quite interested in getting this solved and i don't know who to ask.
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So just to be clear, would it be as simple as putting into download mode and flashing it? And if the thread is meant for a different phone but is reverting from the same version i am running would it still work? Also would i have to worry about killing my SD card or is the safer than rooting a phone? Sorry for the questions I am just quite interested in getting this solved and i don't know who to ask.
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not really sure what you mean by your second question, but I wouldn't be flashing anything that's made for another phone. but yeah, it's pretty simple and straightforward...and I don't think there's much risk, unless if you were to unplug your phone half way through the flash or something. it doesn't corrupt your SD card like the rooting process does. make sure you back up any of your important data beforehand.
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not really sure what you mean by your second question, but I wouldn't be flashing anything that's made for another phone. but yeah, it's pretty simple and straightforward...and I don't think there's much risk, unless if you were to unplug your phone half way through the flash or something. it doesn't corrupt your SD card like the rooting process does. make sure you back up any of your important data beforehand.
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Alright well i will try and find the firmware i just have only found it for the s6 so far. thanks for answering my questions.
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I was not aware that rooting would be much easier on 5.1.1 so i updated my phones software after being annoyed with putting of the update every day. I have searched all over the internet for a safe way to revert back to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1 and most of the stuff i found was simply for the s6. If any of you know if its possible to flash back or of a way to flash back or a link to a thread i might've missed that may help i would appreciate it. Thanks! (btw im on N910V and Verizon if that makes any difference)
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Its your lucky day bud . You may Odin.back to 5.1.1
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mojoswagger1980 said:
Its your lucky day bud . You may Odin.back to 5.1.1
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You will however need to root and unlock bootloader on marshmellow even.if u do it on lollipop. Everroot won't work. There is a guide on.the forum on.the subject
Hey guys, I was trying to gain root on my New Note 7 With this method( http: //androiding.how/root-verizon-note-7-ph3-userdebug-firmware ) I get to the point where i flash the sprint firmware and it fails with Odin and now i cant boot my phone. Trying to figure out if there is a way to fix this or if i'm just screwed.
Comes up with a dead android with an exclamation point above him when i try to boot and I it won't let me do a factory restore.
Check out tje Verizon phone repair desktop app. You put the device in download mode and it resets it. Bricked mine 3 times and that always works
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Check out tje Verizon phone repair desktop app. You put the device in download mode and it resets it. Bricked mine 3 times and that always works
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Thanks bud, However i was able to repair it by finding the original firmware i had and flashed it with odin and it worked! PHEW! I'll keep this in mind for next time as well! Thanks!
IronCross1788 said:
Check out tje Verizon phone repair desktop app. You put the device in download mode and it resets it. Bricked mine 3 times and that always works
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Do you have a link to this magical app?
JohnShaft69 said:
Do you have a link to this magical app?
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I am in class right now but I will be more then than happy to share it in 2 aand a half hours
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Hey OP, Im having the same issue you were having. Can you please go into a little more detail on how you fixed it? Thanks.
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IronCross1788 said:
I am in class right now but I will be more then than happy to share it in 2 aand a half hours
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IronCross, Im desperate. Please link this magic. please help.......
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Do you have a link to this magical app?
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I believe this will leave your phone updated to the latest firmware which means no root. You can always reflash your current version firmware with Odin to repair boot issues. You only have issues when trying to flash down to a previous version. See this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-your-verizon-note-7-and-quick-guide-t3443994
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AP_N930VVRS1APH1_CL8720001_QB10528330_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CER.zip
Repair
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I am in class right now but I will be more then than happy to share it in 2 aand a half hours
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Is this the one? https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-80201/#
wayne8821212 said:
Is this the one? https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-80201/#
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Yes. Sorry I didnt get a chance to get back to you earlier.
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Yes. Sorry I didnt get a chance to get back to you earlier.
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Thanks IronCross! What are you studying? I myself am not bricked yet LOL!.... just preemptively looking around ....in case one or more of my ODIN forays go bad. Still waiting for the AT&T ODIN files for the PHE (Green Battery) update.....test drove the Sprint version...
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Thanks IronCross! What are you studying? I myself am not bricked yet LOL!.... just preemptively looking around ....in case one or more of my ODIN forays go bad. Still waiting for the AT&T ODIN files for the PHE (Green Battery) update.....test drove the Sprint version...
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No problem buddy. Glad I can sort of help. I'm studying economics currently.. well see what the future holds . Ha
Is it possible to downgrade to NDE63P from NDE63X? Wanting to root now that TWRP is available...
Bootloader IS still locked...
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Is it possible to downgrade to NDE63P from NDE63X? Wanting to root now that TWRP is available...
Bootloader IS still locked...
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Not if you have a locked bootloader
Cozzeck said:
Not if you have a locked bootloader
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How would I go about doing this, I have a Verizon pixel xl that's unlocked and I am on the X update and would like to revert to P
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How would I go about doing this, I have a Verizon pixel xl that's unlocked and I am on the X update and would like to revert to P
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What's the point of returning to P?
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What's the point of returning to P?
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Well I'm trying to fix and issue I'm having with the camera flash, ever since the update it will only flash once and then will not work again with any app no matter what until I do a restart. It worked before the update and nothing happened to the phone so I wanted to see if going back might fix it before I have to get a refurbished one from Verizon.
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Well I'm trying to fix and issue I'm having with the camera flash, ever since the update it will only flash once and then will not work again with any app no matter what until I do a restart. It worked before the update and nothing happened to the phone so I wanted to see if going back might fix it before I have to get a refurbished one from Verizon.
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Well first you need to unlock your bootloader: http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
After that, download the P factory image from Google's site and follow instructions to install. Just remember to backup stuff you want (photos, files, anything saved on storage) because unlocking will perform a factory reset.
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Well first you need to unlock your bootloader: http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
After that, download the P factory image from Google's site and follow instructions to install. Just remember to backup stuff you want (photos, files, anything saved on storage) because unlocking will perform a factory reset.
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Already unlocked and downloaded the images and tried to install as the directions but during the process it says boot.img and recovery.img is missing even though I did exactly what it said.
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Not really sure what I'm doing wrong at this point and I'm stuck
Did you copy the files into the fastboot and adb program file?
They need to be in there for it to work.
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Already unlocked and downloaded the images and tried to install as the directions but during the process it says boot.img and recovery.img is missing even though I did exactly what it said.
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Not really sure what I'm doing wrong at this point and I'm stuck
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Your using an outdated ADB and Fastboot (like 99% of the people on this forum).
Here is the latest: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31360541/platform-tools-version_1.0.36-API_25.zip
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Your using an outdated ADB and Fastboot (like 99% of the people on this forum).
Here is the latest: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31360541/platform-tools-version_1.0.36-API_25.zip
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Thank you, worked after that and I am back to P but unfortunately my flash is still not working correctly. Sucks in passed the 14 day return so I'll get a refurbished when the phone is practically brand new.
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Thank you, worked after that and I am back to P but unfortunately my flash is still not working correctly. Sucks in passed the 14 day return so I'll get a refurbished when the phone is practically brand new.
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There might not be any refurbished phones to send you so you might luck out. Better to try now than later when they have a big stock of returned phones. Or I'm crazy and you'll get one either way...
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There might not be any refurbished phones to send you so you might luck out. Better to try now than later when they have a big stock of returned phones. Or I'm crazy and you'll get one either way...
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Yea I'm really hoping not to get a refurbished. I'm gonna do my best to see that I get a new one but if not I guess oh well. I have a 32g really blue model so not sure if they even have any new ones.
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Yea I'm really hoping not to get a refurbished. I'm gonna do my best to see that I get a new one but if not I guess oh well. I have a 32g really blue model so not sure if they even have any new ones.
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Thanks for hijacking my thread dude....
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Thanks for hijacking my thread dude....
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Sorry man....
shibbnasty said:
Well I'm trying to fix and issue I'm having with the camera flash, ever since the update it will only flash once and then will not work again with any app no matter what until I do a restart. It worked before the update and nothing happened to the phone so I wanted to see if going back might fix it before I have to get a refurbished one from Verizon.
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Doubt you'd get a refurbished unit at this point, you'd still get one from replacement stock set aside for early issues.
nozzleman_85 said:
Is it possible to downgrade to NDE63P from NDE63X? Wanting to root now that TWRP is available...
Bootloader IS still locked...
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You will need to unlock your bootloader. Why do you need to downgrade though? You can root and install TWRP on nde63x.
cambunch said:
You will need to unlock your bootloader. Why do you need to downgrade though? You can root and install TWRP on nde63x.
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I realized that after a little research.. that's my fault..
i bought one of the straight talk samsung galaxy j3 phones from walmart on black friday for $50 thinking i was going to use it on my tmobile account. i have been scouring the net trying to find a recovery image or an app that can root or unlock this phone and have had no success. ive tried the usual stuff, kingroot etc, and the stuff that is out for other models of the j3 dosent work either (j320a j320fn, etc) i really cant even seem to find and real info on the phone which is weird because i dont think the phone is even that new. does anyone have any info on this or can point me in the right direction? even info on how to force, (or trick ) straight talk into unlocking it would be acceptable.
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greg
working on it. No device has beaten me yet
i have the same problem plz help
equitube said:
working on it. No device has beaten me yet
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i have the same problem plz help :crying:
andrea5691 said:
i have the same problem plz help :crying:
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I may have a root method. There is a SuperSu zip that is supposed to root when flashed with Odin. I can't find a custom recovery yet though and this is my main phone, though I could switch over to an old Droid Bionic I recently rebuilt.
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andrea5691 said:
i have the same problem plz help :crying:
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Heres a link to the SuperSu zip.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/samsung-galaxy-j3-sm-s320vl-rooting-t3505130/page4
Flash with Odin
I haven't tried it yet, read the thread carefully.
If I had a nandroid backup I'd flash it in a sec,
regedit024 said:
i bought one of the straight talk samsung galaxy j3 phones from walmart on black friday for $50 thinking i was going to use it on my tmobile account. i have been scouring the net trying to find a recovery image or an app that can root or unlock this phone and have had no success. ive tried the usual stuff, kingroot etc, and the stuff that is out for other models of the j3 dosent work either (j320a j320fn, etc) i really cant even seem to find and real info on the phone which is weird because i dont think the phone is even that new. does anyone have any info on this or can point me in the right direction? even info on how to force, (or trick ) straight talk into unlocking it would be acceptable.
thanks!
greg
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I think that I may have unlocked the bootloader.
ulfhednar11 said:
I think that I may have unlocked the bootloader.
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How. Would you care to share your process forothers?
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How. Would you care to share your process forothers?
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Sure I dont mind to share, it was super simple. I don't remember the exact link but I used the Crom Services.apk and if I remember correctly it was the version for the galaxy s6
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I may have a root method. There is a SuperSu zip that is supposed to root when flashed with Odin. I can't find a custom recovery yet though and this is my main phone, though I could switch over to an old Droid Bionic I recently rebuilt.
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Heres a link to the SuperSu zip.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/samsung-galaxy-j3-sm-s320vl-rooting-t3505130/page4
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I haven't tried it yet, read the thread carefully.
If I had a nandroid backup I'd flash it in a sec,
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can we root our phones with this method?
PIFFKUSH said:
can we root our phones with this method?
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I did do something very similar, or kind of similar recently. After installing Lineage 14.1 in order to get root you have to flash a superSu zip. However this was on an S5 so I'm not sure if it would work on this model. I wish I wouldn't have lost my J, I may be able to help more. However for less than these phones cost, you can have an S5 or S6 (occasionally I even run into S7s for under 100. Even a 2 or 3 year old flagship is far above these vl series. (and they're easy to root plus have tons of custom ROMs, mods etc.)
Hey all!
I'm new to Samsung completely, I have experience rooting, as I've had multiple Nexus devices, and other rootable phones. Just never had a Samsung. I recently took the Oreo OTA update, and was wondering about the best rooting method? Ive read that you lose secret folder. Is there a way to keep that?
Basically I just want to debloat more and theme without having to use Andromeda, as that is annoying.
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Hey all!
I'm new to Samsung completely, I have experience rooting, as I've had multiple Nexus devices, and other rootable phones. Just never had a Samsung. I recently took the Oreo OTA update, and was wondering about the best rooting method? Ive read that you lose secret folder. Is there a way to keep that?
Basically I just want to debloat more and theme without having to use Andromeda, as that is annoying.
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At this point in time there is no root for the Verizon Samsung S8+.
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At this point in time there is no root for the Verizon Samsung S8+.
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Lame.
Thanks I appreciate your help.
Rooting for Verizon is not happening as of now as they Lock the Boot-Loader and just Phones aren't as easy to Root now
Yes it will work fine on oreo, as long as the 2nd to last number of the version you are on isn't a 3. Example:
Good: G950USQU2CRB7
Not Good: G950USQU3CRC6
^-- That right there is a no no for now
But afaik there is so rom in existence for 950u with a 3 there. Just something to watch for in the future.
You don't need to flash back to nougat stock first either. Your should be able to go straight to pcr. If you have trouble with the first step you can try flashing part 2 first, followed by 1 then 2 again, but i fine expect you will have any issues.
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If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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But this will take you back to Nougat QL1. There isn't a root for our phones in Oreo yet. Darn Verizon.
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If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...oot-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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I have a 2!
So basically what I'm gathering is, it downgrades the bootloader or kernal to a rootable state, then with wizardry I can flash a Oreo rom?
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I have a 2!
So basically what I'm gathering is, it downgrades the bootloader or kernal to a rootable state, then with wizardry I can flash a Oreo rom?
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Not exactly, this is a root/rom combo. So it will downgrade you back to Nougat version 2 bootloader firmware, root your device, and flash a ROM all at the same time. So there is no way to flash a different ROM since the rooting process and ROM flashing is built into one step.
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But this will take you back to Nougat QL1. There isn't a root for our phones in Oreo yet. Darn Verizon.
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True, but if anyone is still lucky enough to be on version 2 bootloader on Oreo they still can downgrade to Nougat version 2 bootloader and use that Root/ROM combo to root their device since it works on ver. 2 bootloader but not 3. And yeah, screw Verizon!
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Not exactly, this is a root/rom combo. So it will downgrade you back to Nougat version 2 bootloader firmware, root your device, and flash a ROM all at the same time. So there is no way to flash a different ROM since the rooting process and ROM flashing is built into one step.
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True, but if anyone is still lucky enough to be on version 2 bootloader on Oreo they still can downgrade to Nougat version 2 bootloader and use that Root/ROM combo to root their device since it works on ver. 2 bootloader but not 3. And yeah, screw Verizon!
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Ahh. Makes sense. Basically flashing a modded factory image?
I want to but am wondering what happens to the secure folder?
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Ahh. Makes sense. Basically flashing a modded factory image?
I want to but am wondering what happens to the secure folder?
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Yeah its flashing an engineered firmware, and it trips knox which is needed for secure folder I think. I looked on my S8+ and couldn't find secure folder anywhere, so I'm guessing the ROM removes it.
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How is your battery life... ?
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I get about 6Hrs screen on time
nougat so it kinda sounds like i should not take the oreo update if i want to root / mod my s8+is that true or not? Thanks (my 1st samsung from htc)
Dayliter said:
nougat so it kinda sounds like i should not take the oreo update if i want to root / mod my s8+is that true or not? Thanks (my 1st samsung from htc)
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Yeah, I'd stay on Nougat.
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Yeah, I'd stay on Nougat.
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Man, I miss the days of flashing roms. Back on my note 3, i used to flash a new rom weekly and had a ball customizing things and seeing what new roms were comming out.
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Man, I miss the days of flashing roms. Back on my note 3, i used to flash a new rom weekly and had a ball customizing things and seeing what new roms were comming out.
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Whatever happened to those days. S**t, the last few ROMs I was flashing on the N6 were all pretty much the same. I miss being pissed off that one rom had all the things I wanted but looked hideous. Then everything got CM based and themes were everywhere. Then it all just got the same. Then it all got locked down. Almost like Android and Google were playing the devs getting them to make the mods, then them steal them, and incorporate them, then lock it down.
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Whatever happened to those days. S**t, the last few ROMs I was flashing on the N6 were all pretty much the same. I miss being pissed off that one rom had all the things I wanted but looked hideous. Then everything got CM based and themes were everywhere. Then it all just got the same. Then it all got locked down. Almost like Android and Google were playing the devs getting them to make the mods, then them steal them, and incorporate them, then lock it down.
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yeah, by the time the N6 was out things were pretty bad. But back in the N3 days - they were good.
ikoyhn said:
If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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if its unlocked and international version, and you use it on verizon, you can still root without any problems from verizon. only verizon variant there is that crappy problem
hunteditor said:
I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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Yeah there is root for all carrieres (verizon, tmobil, sprint, att) but its limited and the bootloader is still locked. I would still get a the international version, better root, more Roms, etc...
Unlocked vs International?
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Yeah there is root for all carrieres (verizon, tmobil, sprint, att) but its limited and the bootloader is still locked. I would still get a the international version, better root, more Roms, etc...
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When you say international version, is that simply the carrier unlocked version? And do you know if there is a certain model number or letter designation after the model number I should be looking for? I'm shopping on Swappa and eBay and need to be really careful. Thank you for the help, by the way.