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[Galaxy S6 Active] doby-nut:
Likewise willing to donate at least $150 towards root bounty.
[Galaxy S6 Active] nopwr:
i came looking for a root.. my active freezes.. sometimes i get the black screen and cant get it to come out of sleep mode.. this phone is killing me.. im thinking about going back to my note 3 i got sitting in the box. never rooted before.. ive done the whole iphone jailbreak.. but im interested.
[Galaxy S6 Active] blessedsword:
In my opinion, I don't want to root for now because I am using Android Pay, try all of the benifit in my country.

I get an idea to update :

ATT put alot of APPs in the system, 1 of them is always trying to disable update if you use another Carriers which is different ATT.

So, trying to disable each APP which you think It can disable your update by Package Disabler Pro .

P/S : We have to wait 24hours for the next update, but we can cheat by this way : after first updated, go Setting > date & time > turn off the auto time zone and set your date +1.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
I tried the Package Disabler, but it didnt work for me. Maybe i just couldnt find the right app to disable. Do you have a specific idea which app might be the problem?

Apart from that i still think the best shot is if someone would be so kind and upload the folder which holds the update through smart switch if possible. Might not work because who knows, maybe it also requires a push over the at&t network, but maybe not.
[Galaxy S6 Active] blessedsword:
It didnot work for the update or disable some apps to save your memory and battery? :confused:
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
I meant the update. Since i did disable most of the apps already before i installed it there wasnt much more to disable. And the battery isnt the problem anyway :D
[Galaxy S6 Active] blessedsword:
so ... I have no idea :silly::silly:
[Galaxy S6 Active] overlord8880:
Yes. How do we start a bounty? I wanna put $100 too. Anyone willing to try for up to $500?

This phone is too good not to be rooted. It reminds me of HTC HD2 :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] ExBuM:
Saw this on another thread

I guess we need a mod or someone with a good reputation to start it. I'm willing to pledge as well.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Piznick64:
is it possible to change the model number or imei number to an atnt s6 or s6 edge so that kingroot will read it as an s6?
[Galaxy S6 Active] MizuRyuu:
I doubt the root will work, and will more likely brick your phone than anything...
[Galaxy S6 Active] zWiLLX:
$100 here also, we must be approaching 2k or more if everybody still serious.

For now, enabling "developer options", then scrolling to bottom and limiting number of background processes seems to have helped lagginess big-time , with package disabler pro in libreal use as well.
[Galaxy S6 Active] zaurav:
Dissapointing article

Hey guys,

I just read this article on XDA. Its not about our device in particular but about Samsung as a whole. It may explain why we havent had root or why devs are not keen to root Samsung phones

http://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-exynos-and-aosp-explained-a-story-of-betrayal/

tl;dr - This sucks for us. Samsung makes it hard for devs to root their devices.
[Galaxy S6 Active] twoxa:
Had to switch to LG G4 for now due to removable battery, sd card and no root.

G4 battery life is not nearly as good as S6A, but I can switch it in 10 seconds... plus I have to say touchwiz is still super laggy campared to light LG skin.

So yeah... it's a real shame we don't have root on S6A, and another ridiculous thing is 5.0.1...

What can I say, big ups to AT&T for their crappy support! And that's exclusive device, you think it should be 5.1.1 like others and updated to 6.0, but no, zero news on that...

AT&T clowns...
[Galaxy S6 Active] waqasarain:
Xda developers

Why there is not a single custom tom for s6 active modle.

We are waiting from a long time.

We need updates for galaxy s6 active(sm-g890a)
[Galaxy S6 Active] zWiLLX:
Yea I was talking with someone yesterday and they were complaining their phone was updating. And then asked "wtf is marshmallow?" Lol if only they knew our jealousy (unidentified t-mobile device)

On a positive note, I've been 9 hours on battery, including streaming a 45 min Prime TV show, Web browsing.. general... just dipped 1% now.. to 86%. AMAZED. Had to post that..

To reiterate an earlier question, if anyone knows how to share wifi, foxfi also broken for me, same error.. any alternatives? thanks
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
That must be a carrier limitation. I share my WiFi all the time with my carrier in Kuwait.
[Galaxy S6 Active] T Canny:
Im good for $100.
[Galaxy S6 Active] waqasarain:
No one is listening to us
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
Nope, we're pretty much out of luck.
[Galaxy S6 Active] waqasarain:
What are you doing Xda developers.

We want updated rom android 5.1.1 or 6.0.

Help us guys.

Do some thing
[Galaxy S6 Active] MizuRyuu:
Updating to 5.1.1 or 6.0 isn't really something XDA devs can do... the slow update there can only be blamed on AT&T
[Galaxy S6 Active] kuby5:
I don't even mind not being able to root just want to update but can't as I'm in the UK. This phone is just too laggy maybe future updates will solve it but I won't be able to get them. Has anyone got a tried a tested method to update in a non US territory, no suggestions please as we have already had our fair share and more.
[Galaxy S6 Active] wednesday 13:
I'm in for another $100!
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
Several of us have tried a few different ways outside the US. Nothing has worked so far.
[Galaxy S6 Active] zWiLLX:
Kuby, our device has one of the fastest mobile SoC's on the planet and it shouldn't be "laggy".. but it may be bloated.

First off get Advanced Task Killer and check your available ram. This is a reference point. Next try some settings like "auto-kill - aggressive" and "auto kill frequency - when screen off". Second thing, try Package Disabler Pro. I disabled 131 apps and haven't lost any functionality afaik. All bloatware from Samsung and ATT. Finally, enable developer options, scroll to the bottom, find "Limit Background Processes". I picked 4, and it works. Don't navigate away from web pages with text you've typed in, but I haven't noticed an issue. Tabs are more prone to reloading, but besides that, the phone loads apps so fast it doesn't matter they aren't constantly open.

I want Android M for the better performance/battery, but this is what helped me get a bit more of both without.
[Galaxy S6 Active] kuby5:
I hear what you're saying but it definitely does lag and you shouldn't have to spend all that time disabling apps or reducing the phones functionality to make it work smoothly, it cost me a bomb. It is supposed to have the fastest soc and 3gb ram but it is just numbers, from user comments and there is a review on Google when you type 'tough but software lags' so I don't think I'm alone. This phone has not got the same software as the s6 and I don't know why. Also I tried selling it for £130 less than I had bought it but no buyers :( don't know what to do now.
[Galaxy S6 Active] twoxa:
I'm that guy who switched to LG G4 but still have my S6 active hoping for the better, but I just don't see it coming and about to sell it...

No root, and worst thing is - no news from at&t on updating the software... I mean absolutely no news. Personally I think this is AT&T's epic fail.

Ram management is an big issue that hasn't been fixed! I open same 8 apps on both phones and S6A had to reload them constantly when multitasking... just no such thing on G4.

I'm not saying switch to G4 guys, I'm like all of you just feel bad for such an beast we have and we're stuck here. Peace...
[Galaxy S6 Active] elf_ua:
Moreover, I do have a few more bugs with software too. The first thing - sometime I can't nor accept, nor reject incoming call. And the second - I hear clicks during conversation from time to time, it's ok with bluetooth headphones.

But I like my S6 Active, another phone would be dead because of water or fall.

Agree with you that is epic fail, but not only of AT&T, Samsung sells those phones only via AT&T - that is greatest fall.
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
just got the phone and unlocked it to Telus in BC Canada and i love it so far. BUT of course want to be able to at least update it if not root it so i am subscribing

Brent
[Galaxy S6 Active] MizuRyuu:
I'm on Rogers myself. How is the signal strength you're getting on Telus? My S6 Active seems to mostly get half bars.
[Galaxy S6 Active] zWiLLX:
I agree you "shouldn't" have to but it's also worth it, and I truly have lost 0 functionality with those tweaks. Load the app when u need it and it works. I'm sure you won't miss ATT locker, or ATT navigator, or the laughable Samsung Health app. :) GL
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
service seems fine so far and nice having a battery at 80% after a 9 hours (low usage at work)

Im hoping to figure something out for updating so I can get marsh mellow on this phone
[Galaxy S6 Active] overlord8880:
I'm willing to put up to $500 for root. The phone is bloated and it tracks too much.
[Galaxy S6 Active] DJPrelude:
If we could only figure out how to do an official bounty and attract someone that is capable of doing it........
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
I wonder if anyone would really be interested in a phone that is kind of hindered by only being an AT&T phone..
[Galaxy S6 Active] DJPrelude:
That's the point of the bounty.... And once unlocked it can be used on other networks
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
Yeah I know, I feel like it's gonna still be quite a challenge is all I guess lol. Hoping for something soon.

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I really hope we scam get a custom ROM built after root becomes possible.. I'd rather be running something else other than TouchWiz.
[Galaxy S6 Active] blessedsword:
I hope.... http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Android 6.0 Marshmallow for S6 Active

Maybe the developers will have better luck rooting the phone with the new update for S6 Active. Android 6.0 Marshmallow for S6 Active is coming soon:

http://www.vcpost.com/articles/1019...-galaxy-s6-active-android-6-0-marshmallow.htm
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
I hope so. Because if not I won't be able to update my phone here in Europe :/
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
I don't think anyone will unless they are in the AT&T network, even in the US.

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Speaking of updates, anyone in the US know if one of those off shoot phone companies use the AT&T network? And if so would it update if you use it? I think I heard Straight Talk used AT&T, but not sure.
[Galaxy S6 Active] DennisJay:
I believe that what you are speaking of are known as 'mvno's. And from what I know, they use the same ROMs, just different SIMs. You get one by buying an unlocked phone, and changing the SIM.
[Galaxy S6 Active] :
Thread cleaned.

Don't send your phone to strangers on the internet.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Piznick64:
this is crazy...
[Galaxy S6 Active] raymondfreeman:
Some/most at&t apps can be disabled, I disabled every one I could lol

**edit**

Every at&t app can be disabled, just go to app drawer (app list button) and open at&t folder. Then drag each app to homescrehomescreen but don't let go. On top of home screen it should say "disable" on top left
[Galaxy S6 Active] Piznick64:
Good news guys idk about you but I did get the android 5.1.1 update
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
is your provider through AT&T?? have you noticed anything better with the update?

mine provider is Telus in Canada and i just checked and nothing...
[Galaxy S6 Active] MizuRyuu:
And you won't get anything OTA because you unlocked it to work on Telus. I'm on Rogers and it is the same for me. You need to be on AT&T network to get the update OTA. Your best bet is to update through the Samsung Smart Switch program.
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
thats what I thought; just hoping for the best after that last guy said it worked for him. How does the smart switch program work? i thought that was just for upgrading phones (transferring settings and stuff)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Piznick64:
I've noticed better performance and battery life, and yes I have atnt
[Galaxy S6 Active] elf_ua:
Just updated to 5.1.1 using Samsung Smart Switch. :good:

I'm located in Ukraine and using local operator (unlocked S6 Active)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
http://www.galaxys6edgeupdate.com/a...oid-5-1-1-update-release-build-g890aucu3boje/

"Fortunately, those who even got the unlocked version will also be able to get the update via Smart Switch for PC as we speak."

Did not work for me so far. Maybe i need to reenable the at&t stuff or do a factory reset.

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I might try that:

http://androidromupdate.com/2015/11...tive-official-5-1-1-lollipop-update-firmware/
[Galaxy S6 Active] MizuRyuu:
When you have the S6 Active connected to the PC with Smart Switch running, it should say that there is an upgrade available for your phone that you can download and apply
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
For some reason i didnt get a notification on smart switch. But downloading the update on my computer and installing it via odin worked flawlessly!
[Galaxy S6 Active] DJPrelude:
Any chance that this update will be "rootable"?
[Galaxy S6 Active] elf_ua:
Pretty sure, no. Waiting for 6.0
[Galaxy S6 Active] MizuRyuu:
There is always a chance. It is highly unlikely though. I wouldn't bet on it. Just assume there won't be root and be happily surprised if it actually happens...
[Galaxy S6 Active] zaurav:
I've accepted that we will never have root on this device. It's a shame cuz hardware wise it's the perfect device for me.

BTW 5.1.1 update seems to have made the phone a lot more responsive. So there's that. Now waiting for 6.

Looking at how much time it took to get 5.1.1 to our phones I'd say it's another 9 months before we see it.
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
Smart switch did not work for me when I tried awhile back.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
Did it work for you? If not do it via odin. Btw. 5.1.1 indeed is a lot smoother
[Galaxy S6 Active] hulksmash4tech:
finally some info regarding s6a update
[Galaxy S6 Active] hulksmash4tech:
it should work by this time, updated mine hours ago
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
Ok cool, I'll try in a couple days.
[Galaxy S6 Active] anishluv:
Kindly Vote for root...

http://xdaforums.com/general/xda-assist/root-samsung-galaxy-s6-active-sm-g890a-t3257656
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
Finally! I was able to update my phone over Smart Switch.
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
my smart switch still wont let me update.. Guess ill give it a few more days then do a reset and try i guess.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
I had the same problem. I posted a link before where you can download the update. It is explained there how to update with Samsungs programm called odin.
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
what version of Odin did use and the file for the active I didnt' see... must be looking in the wrong spots LOL
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
http://androidromupdate.com/2015/11...tive-official-5-1-1-lollipop-update-firmware/

everything is explained there :). with links for the file and for odin
[Galaxy S6 Active] cookie1203:
is there a mirror for the files? i can get the odin file but the update files arent working.
[Galaxy S6 Active] dscblu:
Would someone with some knowledge about rooting devices be able to use the security vulnerabilities that gain root and cause problems as root exploits once the problem causing bits are removed of course
[Galaxy S6 Active] brenford:
I found one but it seems fishy; Samsung site takes me to rapid gator and 6 hours to download or some crap like that...

is there a way to for sure know that this is the right file? i dont want to install a bad file on my phone... Or will Odin know if its good or not.??
[Galaxy S6 Active] Alex1912BVB:
Well. I did use that file. Rapidgator is just a site where you can upload files. Which ofc doesn't prevent anyone from uploading fishy stuff. I didn't find the file anywhere else last week so I signed up for a 30 day account there. Without it would take forever but I guess you can try to let it load over night. My phone works perfect so I think the file is alright. But it's your choice ofc. Good luck :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] cookie1203:
youll probably have better luck having your question answered in a general thread more associated with rooting.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Yes, I've uploaded the firmware to my Dropbox account which should provide faster download speeds. You can see the download link in the other thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/galaxy-s6-active/downloading-flashing-att-galaxy-s6-t3260744
[Galaxy S6 Active] blessedsword:
deleted.
[Galaxy S6 Active] kuby5:
5.1.1

Ok I've used the phone for a about a week since the update and I'll just give you a little overview from my own findings. Firstly the lag has finally gone, it feels premium, no more keyboard lag, browsing lag, opening and closing app lag and generally everything feels smoother.

The new features are useless for me as I live in the UK so I can't use Samsung pay and the video messaging stuff.

Finally the battery life has taken a bit of a hit, before it lasted me two days on workdays but now it only lasts me about a day and half which is a bit of a shame.

I'm just happy we got the update, I wouldn't root even if I could. I just wanted a phone with a decent battery life, good camera and smooth performance and I think I finally have it. The lag was unbearable before the update and I even tried selling the phone with no luck so I'm chuffed just can't wait for 6.0 next year to get the battery life to what it was.
[Galaxy S6 Active] tobian69:
Hello! Please help me if I have Samsung Galaxy S6 Active AT&T and I'm from Poland... What should I do to have there Polish language? ;( Another think is that I can't see option "WIFI Router" ... what about this? Many thanks in advance !
[Galaxy S6 Active] astalavista66:
Device is still vulnerable to Stagefright 2.0 but there is still no possibility to root :( So I don't upgrade my device to 5.1.1. I think that reduces the chance of rooting this device...
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ramboski:
I know this device isn't top priority for crackers but please keep it in mind. I would love to get root access. Laggy device on stock. Miss my cm.
[Galaxy S6 Active] audioeptesicus:
I picked up my S6 Active yesterday, and was pretty disappointed with the lack of rooting capabilities as well. As much as I miss some of my old root-required apps from my S4, the biggest thing I'd like to change is the DPI, to make use of this big and beautiful display. I was at least able to disable many of the bloatware, which was nice too. I was also able to change the DPI without root (adb shell command), but the fact that it screwed up my camera app made me change it back to the default DPI setting. I saw in the S6 and S6 Edge users have a fix for the camera, but it'll only work with root, which we don't have!

I'm not savvy enough to come up with the root method of these phones, so I'll just try to wait patiently for someone to come along and root the S6A.
[Galaxy S6 Active] e_var:
root needed...

My phone was ok out of the box. I am used to rooting and having a certain amount of control over my stuff though....

Here is where I deviate over most others... The update sucks! First of all it is a forced update.... My original phones' messaging app went to crap after the update, problems opening, massive lag with the keyboard and sending regular txt, mms... forget it. I hate the fact that the "enhanced" features are bundled together. I send a lot of photos in group messages and animated gif's... now they all send individually??? Why Now people in the group receive each pic as a separate txt, so they get hammered when I send out a mms. I used an alternative app for awhile "chomps" but the lack of animated gif support was a killer..

I had at&t replace the phone, restored all my info and apps.... perfect... Then the forced update! BAM!!! couldn't connect to any signal immediately after the the reboot. I eventually connected to the everloven "e" network with a microdot of a bar for service. An hour (58 min) and a check box later, I was finally able to connect as usual. As it turns out under settings ---> mobile networks---> mobile data the enhanced 4G LTE services had to be unchecked. So the forced update which enabled the enhanced services was no use to me, because it is causing an issue... so I have to unchecked and opt out of the services to use my phone...... THanks. Almost forgot, notifications reminder... sucks! no matter what I do if I select to be notified of any email, it is automatically part of the reminder setting, even though I do not have it listed. I have attempted every combination of settings....

Please someone smarter than I, find a working root
[Galaxy S6 Active] oscarlafarga:
Is there a team working on the root? I'm a somewhat experienced dev and can help out where needed. I'll be messing around on my own but if someone's already on it let me know
[Galaxy S6 Active] zaurav:
AFAIK, no

Hi Oscar!

Thanks for jumping in. I dont think we have anyone working actively to root this device. I'm new to the whole rooting scene but consider myself tech savy (mostly Unix systems). Please let me know any way I can assist. Lets get a root to this wonderful device!
[Galaxy S6 Active] audioeptesicus:
This is what I like to see!
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
We don't know of anyone working on root, and I think many of us having been waiting for it for months. It would be great if we could get root.
[Galaxy S6 Active] 10252:
Root is not my issue DM-Verify is my problem.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Adam13579:
Is there any root yet for a s6 active
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
I don't believe so. Hopefully soon.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Adam13579:
Yeah hopefully soon it's a great phone
[Galaxy S6 Active] waqasarain:
Does the new samsung gear vr glass support galaxy s6 active?
[Galaxy S6 Active] waqasarain:
Can any 1 plz tell me that new galaxy gear vr works with active modle?
[Galaxy S6 Active] ap27:
^Gear VR doesn't work with the S6 Active. The phone doesn't quite fit into the VR's tabs. Even if you manage to wrestle it in, the phone doesn't automatically download the additional software required for VR.

With the 5.1.1 update AT&T removed all traces of VR software from the base ROM, so its safe to say that its not supported.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Apnoesia:
There is NO root for this phone.

Uncountable requests for root are here in this thread, but nothing happened yet. And there will be no root ever for it.

I'll sell the brand new phone, because it sucks. I've a lot of apps which need root for (full) function.
[Galaxy S6 Active] radgoat:
I'm in Korea using KT. my android version is 5.0.1 . either smartswitch nor OTA is not available.

they are all read " it is the latest version"
[Galaxy S6 Active] BlueCider:
Isn't Odin (option #2) an option for you?

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/galaxy-s6-active/downloading-flashing-att-galaxy-s6-t3260744
[Galaxy S6 Active] radgoat:
My active s4 and note works fine. but only s6 active makes error while flashing latest firmware by odin. I tried with other odin versions from latest to oldest but its not working too.
[Galaxy S6 Active] BlueCider:
Then I'd check with the author of that post I linked to see if he has any suggestions.
[Galaxy S6 Active] radgoat:
It worked with other computer. I think windows 10 made a error with USB port. I appreciate your help.

나의 SAMSUNG-SM-G890A 의 Tapatalk에서 보냄
[Galaxy S6 Active] wardawgmalvicious:
I've had issues with the USB port on Windows 10 as well. Not sure why, but just how it is I guess.
[Galaxy S6 Active] DroidS6A:
We need some dev(or someone smarter than I, lol) to compile an exploit from the CVE-2016-0728 exploit! :)

If the exploit is anything in the ballpark of its description, root access is completely possible on the current versions.