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[Galaxy S6 General] asdfvtn:
Next Canadian update for security update should be Dec 16 according to Rogers update schedule!

http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/OSUpgrades/thread-id/1
[Galaxy S6 General] flexfulton:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920W8/

Already out for Virgin, Eastlink and Bell.
[Galaxy S6 General] ap27:
Have an oddly specific question that someone may be able to help me with:

Canadian users who have a Galaxy S6 from the US, are you able to use Samsung Pay with CIBC cards?

I have an S6 Active and my SamsungPayFramework says 'US' on it. Wondering if this will be an issue.
[Galaxy S6 General] SynGamer:
Can I flash this via Odin without losing any of my current files, texts, etc?
[Galaxy S6 General] flexfulton:
Yes.
[Galaxy S6 General] asdfvtn:
Seems I still haven't gotten the enhanced messaging notification, even though I'm using Google Messenger. Anybody know to activate it? I'm using Rogers.
[Galaxy S6 General] smach31:
samsung pay is not ready for canada or simply no store know samsung pay!

for me i pay with my phone with nfc and a bank app

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and dont forget you will not be able to pay with your rooted phone

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and dont forget you will not be able to pay with your rooted phone
[Galaxy S6 General] ap27:
Actually, Samsung Pay is in beta release with CIBC Visa cards currently. I got myself a CIBC credit card few days ago, and can in fact use Samsung Pay with my S6 Active without issue!
[Galaxy S6 General] vick1211:
I've rooted my phone, installed a custom firmware and it's now reporting that it's a SM-G920F instead of W8. I want to go back to stock firmware now, will anything mess up if I flash the stock firmware?
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Lol....no flash away.

And by the way to show another model number after flashing a rom based on other firmware (like G920F international firmware) is not unusual.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] vick1211:
Alright, do you know if I need to be un-rooted to unlock my phone? Some eBay sellers say I need to
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Hmm...trying to remember...when inhad my s3 and s4 they were both rooted when I unlocked them. I suppose something could have changed or the unlock methods are different now...best to follow what they say
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I made it look like you thanked for the help. What are you flashing?
[Galaxy S6 General] 350Rocket:
I know sometimes with custom roms the unlock code menu won't come up, however my s6 on xtrestolite v3.3 based on tw came up with the unlock when I put in a non supported sim card to try it. If it's based on tw you're probably alright.
[Galaxy S6 General] bobbydigital222:
looking to buy a used s6 locked to telus will i be able to use it on bell? if not is there a workaround?
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
No and the workaround is simply get it unlocked

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Yup, any input around here from winds... I mean freedoms band 66 LTE,?

I'm on a "special" plan, I wonder if I'd have to give up my plan. That will be a huge kick in the butt. I've supported wind in their growth. I may just stick to the "4g" service.
[Galaxy S6 General] ciorofleasca:
afaik there are codes to make that menu show up, but it definitely should when a new sim is inserted.
[Galaxy S6 General] ankushkatari:
You will just have to get the phone unlocked either by a third party or directly through Telus. I have a Wind phone which I'm using on the Virgin network (non rooted)
[Galaxy S6 General] wflood7:
G920W8 Root

Build Number: G920W8VLU5CPK4

I'm looking for a root method for this build number, anyone know a method?

Hoping for something that won't trip the knox counter.

CFAR doesn't list this build as being supported and Ping Pong Root and KingoRoot fail.

Thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] sofir786:
Have you actually tried cf-autoroot? I've never really seen it not work because of the build, it's something else if cf-autoroot doesn't support your variant but that's not the case here.

Oh just a note, ping pong and Kingo Root won't work on marshmallow
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Additionally I believe you'll have to trip Knox. I think there may have been a way not to but it was really complicated and involved more research which I didn't care about warranty. It involved downgrading , this and that, then upgrading then more this and that... too much. But as stated cfautoroot is a better bet.

If you're looking for a ROM to play with I've been happy with the OZOP Rom. Selections are slim I think for the W8. As for a kernal I used twisted for a bit then I switched to Maqical's just becuase.
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
I think you need to ask yourself why you want to root. I say this because for most of us we don't care about the consequences because we can't live without root.

If there is a way to root right now without tripping knox it's probably such a pain in the ass that it's not worth it. I've been on the forums since the release of the S6 and ping pong was the last way to do it without tripping knox but as already stated, it won't work on marshmellow.

OZOP is the way to go for a custom ROM.

Twisted or Magical kernels.
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
I have heard of twisted kernel but I have not heard of Magical. Only Magical kernel I found while searching XDA is Magical Unicorn.

And it's Android 4 for S4. Do you have a link for it?

Thanks mate.
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6/orig-development/firestorm-kernel-v1-t3431114/page54

Maqical is the developer but the kernel is called Firestorm
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
Thanks mate, will check it out.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Hey guys, new to the S6 and just curious what options we have for root on the SM-G920W8, I looked for the Cf Auto Root thread but couldn't find it.

Also wanted to know if there were any working AOSP or Lineage based ROMs that run good on the Canadian S6 variant?
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Root is easy.

Flash twrp in Odin then flash superSU zip in twrp.

Not sure about the AOSP question as I stick with TW based roms.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Wow that sounds easier then PA Pie! So just simply flash TWRP to recovery using Odin and flash SuperSU in TWRP? I was expecting to lose app data. Thanks very much!

May I ask which version of Odin and TWRP you use personally? I wanna make sure I don't mess anything up.
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Haven't used my s6 in awhile but im pretty sure im running superSU 2.79 on it and im still running 3.11 version of odin.

And check out the S6 twrp thread for more detailed notes also, you will need to format data in twrp before flashing SU to remove encryption so yes that wipes data.

But yeah its pretty easy
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Well I seem to be in a bit of a pickle here... I can't find any instructions on how to install TWRP from the S6 thread: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3080940

Literally no instructions at all, same with the CF Auto Root thread, no mention of formatting data or how to properly install.. Very odd, perhaps I have the wrong TWRP thread but I couldn't find any other one..
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Still easy.

Download superSU zip and save on your ext sd card

Download twrp for your model of S6 onto your pc

Run odin as administrator Untick auto re boot in odin.

Flash twrp in odin and then 3 finger reboot into twrp.

Format data in twrp.

Flash superSU in twrp.

Reboot and your GTG

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Thank you [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] and sorry I just really don't wanna end up with a shiny paperweight here, I gotta ask though, wouldn't formatting data in TWRP wipe out the internal data, and I wouldn't be able to install a ROM or SuperSU? Or does formatting data act as a factory reset, and leave the stock firmware alone?
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Oops yeah i typed in ext sd card as ive been running my s7 edge and got used to having an sd again lol.

When i was messing around with my S6 i used usb otg for that purpose. Downloaded onto that and then flashed from it in twrp once internal was wiped. I always kept twrp,SU kernels, a couple rom files on it just in case something happend to my internal storage.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Well I followed your above posts to a "T",

and after formatting data my device is bootlooping.

I can luckily get into TWRP still, so now I'd wager I need to download a ROM move it on the device in TWRP and flash, but I'm not used to devices without ext SD cards. I also am downloading the stock firmware just in case. What a wild ride! :cowboy:
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
After you formatted did you flash SU in twrp before rebooting?

Also sometimes a factory reset is needed to let the device boot.

After format, factory reset then install SU and reboot.

Dont worry bro we will get you fixed up.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
I just threw Alexis ROM on the internal memory and flashed away, phone is booting up normally again, I forgot to flash SU after formatting, but everything is working fine now! Thank you [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] very much, finally rooted and got TWRP! :highfive:
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Glad your up and running!
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Thanks again [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION], I'm curious to know what ROMs are safe to flash, I know all W8 ROMs are okay, but are there any other S6 variant ROMs that can be safely flashed on our G920W8's?

Also curious to know what ROMs everyone is running? I tried Alexis ROM and a few others, but I need a functioning Camera and to be able to make and receive calls..
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Most of the Tmobile roms we can flash and international as well but sometimes there can be some issues with the international versions.

In running stock rooted now, i dont use my S6 for personal use now its only a work phone so i dont do much with it.

The S6 development forums have really slowed down which is normal now that the device is getting old. That always happens as many developers move on to new devices each year. Your kinda getting to the party a bit late! Id save up and nab an S8 when it drops in April, i think that device will get alot of attention so lots of development

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Definitely gonna save up for an S8 or another Sammy phone. I had an S6 Edge about a year ago, it was great, and recently got a G5, which turned out to be a lemon and randomly rebooted like crazy. My wife just went through 2 G4's that both died without reason, and now she's using a G3 with a broken microphone. Definitely gonna be staying away from LG phones from now on!
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Read back a few pages
[Galaxy S6 General] flexfulton:
You can root simply by flashing CF-Autoroot via ODIN. No need to mess around with TWRP.
[Galaxy S6 General] daubh:
Taking forever for a nougat update... Can't wait to switch to the Pixel 2, or whatever it will be called.
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
And you wouldnt want twrp because?

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
TWRP is by far the best recovery IMO, I couldn't picture having a rooted device without it.
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Exactly....

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] Rymcbc:
There's a zip you can flash that gets call audio working on most MM roms I've found. We are compatible with pretty much anything that is also compatible with the T variant. I've tried most MM ROM out there have recently switched to Griffin v15 as eveything works perfect, fast, stable and i like the note 7 cam far better then stock s6. My 2 cents.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
I've been working on a ROM for G920W8 users and it's very stable, in fact I am using it now, I'll try and make some time to get it uploaded and a basic thread made up for today if anyone is interested.

Edit: Hey [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] where should I post a G920W8 ROM in your opinion? The regular S6 forums, or in the T-Mobile S6 forums? Sorry to ask ya, I just don't know where would be the optimal place..
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Id just post it in the regular S6 development forum if it were me.on other devices the CAN stuff is usually in the reg non carrier forums mostly

And ill def give your rom a go once shes up!

Thanks for making one:thumbup:

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
I threw it in the T-mobile section by mistake, lol oh well. And It's not much, but it's a start, pretty much just stock debloated with root.

https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6/development/rom-beer-rom-2-09-2017-t3553798
[Galaxy S6 General] force70:
Ah it doesn't matter....the point is you cooked us up a CAN rom!

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Galaxy S6 General] crixley:
Good work!! :highfive:
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Thanks [MENTION=4657791]crixley[/MENTION] !

Does anyone know if our G920W8's can flash the Korean S6 ROMs (G9200) ? I have found some Chinese 3rd party ROMs, Flyme v5 included, but its for the G9200 (which is dual SIM.)

I know the boards are the same but since the G9200 is dual SIM, and our G920W8 isn't, I'm not sure if it'll be safe to flash..
[Galaxy S6 General] crixley:
AFAIK it is technically, I think everything but menu/back buttons will work.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Well I may give it a shot later and add some Google Stuff into it, my G3 also has Flyme OS v5 and the battery life is absolutely amazing!
[Galaxy S6 General] crixley:
Worst case scenario touchscreen doesn't work and you need to odin back to stock. I've flashed almost every variants roms lol
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Have you tried the dual SIM variants as well? And did you need to flash a G920W8 Kernel?

Would be nice to have something other then TouchWiz to play with as a daily driver.
[Galaxy S6 General] crixley:
I haven't, I have flashed g920f and I think they're almost the same.

Regardless would not be able to be used as a DD. The buttons wouldn't work
[Galaxy S6 General] ua_:
Fecking Micro USB

Hey, I have the Canadian Galaxy S6. I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem where their phone wasn't able to connect to their PC, OTG wouldn't work as well as fast charging?

My USB Port barely works! I am stuck using a wireless charger but I'd like to flash TWRP and Odin doesn't see my phone. Yes, the drivers are installed. No, it isn't the cable. I have tested it with another phone (GS7) and everything works and is recognized fine. Does anyone by any chance know a fix? (Please don't make me replace the port)
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Had a similar problem flashing back to stock with Odin actually, I tried about 5 or 6 different cords, Odin kept failing over and over, then my wife got an S6 and I tried her cable last night, boom, easily back to stock and got my stuff copied back over no issues at all. Very weird as my own S6 cord is barely used but still didn't work for me, yet my wifes cord did.
[Galaxy S6 General] crixley:
Did you end up trying that rom?
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Nahh, after you mentioned that the buttons wouldn't work, I didn't bother giving it a shot, not to mention the Flyme sites downloads takes like 2 hours for me and usually ends up failing anyways.

Decided to go back to stock until Nougat arrives, then I'll root and make another base ROM for 7.0, but here's the link to Flyme v5 for the G9200 if any W8 users are feelin' frisky!

I think the most recent build is from Dec, 27th:

http://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-91.html#4
[Galaxy S6 General] flexfulton:
Take a push pin and try cleaning out the USB port on the phone. Both my USB and headphone jack were barely staying in and connected anymore and you would be amazed at the crap I pulled out of those 2 ports. Now both connectors connect in fully again and I have no issues.

So it's possible your USB isn't quite getting in deep enough to make good contact.

Just a thought.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Well I gave in and tried Flyme v5 [MENTION=4657791]crixley[/MENTION]

But sadly I got an error 7 in TWRP when flashing.

I may tinker with the zip a bit now that it downloaded after 6+ hours and see if I can get this to flash.

Edit: Made some changes to the updater-script and got it flashed succesfully, however when it went to the splash screen "Galaxy S6 Powered by Android", in the top left hand corner read: "Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing" in red letters, so no booty yet, but I'll keep messing around, may get it to work yet!
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I'm still saying this OZOP is nice to sit on for my W8
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Well I have been digging and found a few ROMs on Baidu that support the G920T, (similar to our W8.) some need a patch or fix but from what I translated these ROMs generally support alot of S6 Variants.

The ROMs are:

MIUI8 (MIUI Patch ROM, Updated Feb 2017)

C9Pro ROM (TW / Grace UI based, Updated Feb 2017)

Aurora ROM (TW / Grace UI based, Updated Feb 2017)

Time ROM (TW based, Updated Feb 2017)

I will be personally testing them on my G920W8 and updating this post with original links, info, and mirror links, (AFH) if they do work so everyone here can enjoy being flashaholics and testing out something different. And of course I'll keep digging some more! Cheers!

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Edit: MIUI8 is

not

booting for me, but this could just be an issue with the updater-script not pointing to the correct model since only G920T is mentioned, and I didn't see any references in the updater-script for W8, however I will upload the folder and add the links here if anyone wants to test their knowledge with the updater-script. Here is the original thread and Here are the files I mirrored for the ROM.

Edit 2: C9Pro ROM boots just fine, but is missing core Google apps, there is literally no Google in this ROM, but plenty of 3rd party China app stores like Wandouja, etc. It's a very fluid looking ROM, runs excellent, and is definitely worth tweaking. (Anyone know how I'd go about adding in Google apps / Gapps?) There are also a few things untranslated like the reboot menu, which gives 4 or 5 options, however I cannot read them. Here is the original thread and Here is the ROM uploaded to my AFH account.

Edit 3: Aurora ROM also boots just fine, but needs a specific G920T kernel and a fix zip to boot up, this ROM is also TW / GraceUI and like C9Pro ROM, it also lacks Google apps and sports 3rd party app stores. Also has some untranslated elements, but all in all a well made ROM. Here is the original thread and Here is another mirror to fixes and ROM.

Edit 4: Time ROM is unfortunately packed up with an aroma installer in Chinese, which makes proper installation next to impossible, but perhaps someone knows a way to translate the aroma? If not, it will remain untested on the W8 as I am not brave enough to blindly install it. Here is the original thread and Here is the last mirror.
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
So I've started modifying Aurora ROM and C9Pro ROM, adding in the fixes for a single flash, and removing some Chinese bloat apps stores and such. Aurora is rooted with SuperSU and has AOD working right off the bat, C9Pro has Magisk v11 but AOD isn't working on C9Pro sadly, but I can fix that I think. ;)

Both ROMs have some mods / tweaks that can be activated using their respective apps, but sadly it is all in Chinese. Overall everything is working, including in call volume, Camera, etc. Will fix 'em up and upload them tonight if you guys are interested.
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
A fix for this? Lol
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
What am I lookin' at? lol Your status bar is 100% different from what I get when I flash these ROMs, and the fix I was referring to is to fix AOD, I am no translator.

(σ°∀°)σ..:*☆
[Galaxy S6 General] MoistPicklez:
Oh and by the way, 8 hours + on C9Pro ROM and I'm still at 76% Battery. Very good battery life on both these ROMs!

Edit: Sorry for the double post, I couldn't attach an image unless I made a new post, also I'm just off work now so I'll get those ROMs ready and upload them in an hour, or maybe a few hours, the wife and kids need attention too! Cheers and many beers my fellow Canadians!

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Modded Aurora ROM

- Grace UI, SuperSU, AOD, some SystemUI mods (Status Bar, Power Menu, etc) but those are in Chinese, and debloated of Chinese app stores and a few other apps that were not needed. The G920T kernel is already packed in so T/W8 users just need to flash the ROM directly after a wipe. DOWNLOAD.

Modded C9Pro ROM

- Grace UI, Magisk v11, some SystemUI mods (Similar to the above ROM, also in Chinese) as well as debloated, same as the above ROM, just wipe, flash, and enjoy. DOWNLOAD.

Please Note:

Both ROMs contain Google Installer V2, I have NOT tried flashing Gapps with these ROMs, so either install Google Play, and Services through the apk supplied in the ROM, or take a chance installing your favorite Gapps, up to you, I just find Google Installer painless, and know it's common on MIUI ROMs. Also note, I am NOT the developer, you can find their respective threads a few posts up, I am NOT responsible for what happens to your device, and there is some untranslated elements in these ROMs. Otherwise, Enjoi!
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I guess that would help eh?

I'm trying to send my location via text msg; attachment; other/location.

That is what I get, can zoom only so much. And it's not in English.

What do you get if you bring up location? Which rom/kernal? Open for anyone to answer too feel free
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
This
[Galaxy S6 General] azezamere:
Can some one help me with

VOLTE ?

im running xtrestolite 3.3.1 MM in my galaxy s6

when i call LTE icon change to H+ can some one tell me how to keep LTE or at least 4G during call ? Does it have to do with VOLTE if so how can i have VOLTE working in this custom rom ? your helpe is appreciated . thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Quick question, does icon change if you go on interweb while on call?
[Galaxy S6 General] azezamere:
No it stays h+
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I believe there is an aroma add on package that has the volte option in it? You have no volte at all?
[Galaxy S6 General] daubh:
Nougat update rolling out to GS6 in Europe.
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
Using a custom Nougat ROM right now on my G920W8.
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Where?
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
ROM is called Nemesis by [MENTION=1649452]geiti94[/MENTION]. OP's thread is here here.
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Testing out now... I will break it
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
Good luck mate.
[Galaxy S6 General] flexfulton:
Excellent! Start the time clock on Rogers and the likes releasing it on their networks. We have to be 2 months out at least.
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
It's been nice so far
[Galaxy S6 General] flexfulton:
I'm thinking about trying it out.

On many phones in the past I have run custom roms but my S6 I have only rooted because I got tired of the little bugs and issues that go along with it. I just don't have the time anymore for fiddling like I have in the past.

I might give this a go though. No call issues or anything like that that other roms have required a fix for? It appears to work right out of the box?
[Galaxy S6 General] blairo_1226:
Will we get nougat update a day's or it isn't planned for w8 version of the s6? There's no news about our model on release date... My s2, s3 and s4 run on lineage OS nougat...
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
Only issue I have is adb via usb cable, I can not get a shell, unauthorized. Otherwise it's a pretty good ROM.

Edit:

It also comes with Magisk but when I try to use it to install some modules it FC. Not a big deal for me since I don't

require anymore features than what the ROM have by default.
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Thanks for the tip on the new ROM. Loving it so far.
[Galaxy S6 General] m3tatr0n84:
No problem bro. Enjoy.