yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] neebi007:
hi as pmichaelro made it clear u dont need to root your phone to have unbranded stock rom on your phone.

i too have "3" branded phone i simply downloaded "btu" version which is unbranded stock rom and installed using Odin and knox dont trip for installing stock roms.

if you search sammobile you'll find all branded and non branded roms. choose which one u like.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pogri:
Would It be possible to flash the engineering bootloader and then reflash 5.0.2 stock? So you can downgrade from 5.1.1. To 5.0.2.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
This has been tested out by multiple people and I've already posted how I think it should be done in this guide some pages back if anyone wants to test it out. Read the posts please before duplicating someone else's question.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] adonys:
Hi man !!!!

could you please pm me the engineering bootloader for G925F Edge.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deconfrost:
serach button not working today

I'm stuck on logo screen after flashing g920f engineering bootloader, can't get to recovery, all security turned off before flash
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
You have PM.

What setup did you had previously to flashing the engineering bootloader? 5.0.2 stock and unrooted?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deconfrost:
rooted stock 5.0.2 with pingpong before flash
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
That's why. You should flash a full stock 5.1.1 ROM and then pursue my guide. Other have already mentioned they weren't able to make it work on 5.0.2.

I have already upgraded to 5.1.1 before making this tutorial so I strongly suggest you do the same.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deconfrost:
oh now i see

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can I odin stock 5.1.1 from here without tripping knox? or what method should i use now?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Yes. If you odin to a full stock 5.1.1 ROM, Knox won't be tripped, because every SW component on your device will be stock.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deconfrost:
anyone got a link for 920f 5.1.1 stock that doesn't take forever to download??
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Giocarro:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62494128
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deconfrost:
Thanks, I found Samfirm, downloading my network version instead
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Fruktsallad:
Hey pmichaelro!

Just chiming in to let you know everything's running great here! Really grateful for your work in this thread - I've been recommending it to several others. Running XtrestoLite and Arter's kernel right now, and Knox is of course still intact at 0x0. Just flashed the latest COH2 modem too. Woop! Woop! :highfive:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deconfrost:
back up and running with the stuff in my sig

thanks for the help
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Cool. I'll test out Arter's kernel and see how it goes, seeing that he has added support for G925F and all the other flavours as well.

Glad it all worked out :thumbup:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] dona3000:
Hi.

Just got a new Samsung S6. It's G920F with build number is G920FXXU1AOCV. It's still on 5.0.2.

So I just wanna make sure: I just have to update to 5.1.1 then follow instructions to flash the engineering bootloader, then I can install custom recoveries and roms without tripping knox?

If that is correct could someone PM me the correct engineering bootloader for G290F.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
You have PM. First update to 5.1.1 then follow my guide and everything should be ok. You will lose the fingerprint sensor functionality but that's all. Read the guide please.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] marvin6six6:
Please pm me the bootloader. Thanks so much.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] marvin6six6:
Thanks for the quick response. Will give this a try.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] marvin6six6:
Rooted my edge. Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] SeAn_JC:
Hi, I followed your guide and it works, thanks

I want to ask something, since this eng bootloader is based on 5.0.2, if a rom requires 5.1.1 bootloader, will it work?

What If I flash a custom Rom which has a 5.1.1 bootloader included, will it trip Knox?

Thx
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Thunderica:
Can someone PM me the bootloader pls? Thx.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Yes, it will work.

As far as I know all custom ROM generally include only system & kernel, and some only system.

The bootloader and modem are supposedly to be flashed separately.

First unpack the archive of the ROM you want to flash and see if it contains a bootloader, if so remove it and flash the custom ROM without it.

If you flash a custom ROM that contains a stock bootloader you'll trip Knox.

If you flash a full stock ROM Knox will not be tripped.

You have PM.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] baani59:
Hi pmichaelro,

send me the engineering bootloader for G920F, please.

Thanks is advance.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Eugen95:
so if i do this methode i can never use the fingerscanner again?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Giocarro:
That's not correct: you will be able to use fingerprint scanner again as soon as you will flash a stock Samsung firmware, like the ones you can download at sammobile.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Eugen95:
but if i do that i wont have root right?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Giocarro:
Yep, correct.

At the moment root and keeping Knox intact are mutually exclusive.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Eugen95:
ok ty :D and is there a way to keep the fingerscanner and root?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Giocarro:
Absolutely yes, just don't use the engineering bootloader procedure explained in this thread.

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@pmichaelro

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!

Today I successfully managed to root my S6 (G920F) and install the latest XtreStoLite 2.3 keeping Knox counter intact!

Yuhuuu!!!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] svensonic1:
I have the newest france firmware coh2 does this work?

And if I flash back to stock rom only using AP on odin will I also get stock bootloader without knox tripped back?

And can someone send me the engineered bootloader.

And if i want xstrolite rom after doing the custom bootloader can I just install the rom using odin via AP or do i need to do via twrp.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Yes it does. No firmware will change this at least not 5.1.1.

You need to read the OP first, everything is explained there.

Full stock rom flashed via Odin doesn't trip Knox (everything is stock you know?).

For XtreStoLite TWRP always, read it's OP or mine.

I won't answer anymore questions like this TBK.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] hrusha0220:
Just making sure I have the right steps

OK- just want to make sure of something procedurally...

I want to keep KNOX un-tripped, for now. I also want a ROM that eliminates bloat + speeds things up. Are these the correct steps to follow:

Own an S6 Edge with 5.1.1

Follow instructions at the start of this thread to flash engineering bootloader and not trip KNOX (I actually need the one for TMo, and will be using the instructions found at http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/root-g925t-g920t-5-1-1-tripping-knox-t3149653)

In TWRP wipe data + cache + factory reset

Install a ROM like the one found here http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-tyrannus-rom-v1-0-31-07-2015-t3169760 or here

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423

Enjoy?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] mstbk1300:
5.1.1 engineering bootloader pls :(
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Geoz:
[MENTION=1372407]pmichaelro[/MENTION] send me the engineering bootloader for G920F, please.

Thanks is advance.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
No such thing has been leaked, only 5.0.2.

You have PM.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
1,2 ok after engineering bootloader is flashed you need to copy onto your device the ROM you want,then flash custom recovery (TWRP, Philz etc) and then flash the custom ROM from recovery. You also need a custom kernel in order to have root on 5.1.1. Most custom ROMs if not all have one included.

3 not needed, only if you want it to be really clean

4 ok
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Istarth:
@pmichaelro send me the engineering bootloader for G925F, please.

Thanks !!!!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] hrusha0220:
This is great! It is working for me, and I get to enjoy a much better experience with less bloat while keeping the stupid KNOX system in place.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ajmmonline:
[MENTION=1372407]pmichaelro[/MENTION]: Me too, I need the G925F engineering bootloader. Could you please help me? Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] mstbk1300:
Big thanks knox 0x0 device root :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] hrusha0220:
no in-call sound

OK, So it seems I do have an issue, I have no sound when trying to call, and no-one can hear me either.

I have tried flashing both Aou's kernel and UniKernel with no luck.

Current setup:

G925T + engineering sboot + Aou's Kernel v4 + WETA ROM (http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-weta-v1-0-t3177550)

Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] superweerman:
Succes !

I followed your instructions step by step and have root now and knox warranty still ok !

thank you very much !!

I use root for data toggle made by another member on xda with tasker plugin . :)

I do have 1 question, i did all of this while there already apps installed and a lot of other stuff on it (I'm using the phone for about 2 weeks now so there's already a lot on it)

I would like to have the phone empty , only with root , what happens if I perform a factory reset ?

Is there a simple way to remove all data and apps and have the phone like it comes out of the box but with root?

Thank your for sharing root method without tripping knox
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
AFAIK on G925T you need to flash a patch in order to fix the missing sound. Search xda and you'll find it somewhere. I knew it had something to do with the kernel if I'm not mistaking.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Well, you can go to recovery and wipe the data. That should make your device start from the start.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] NMarco:
hi, if I have G925F model with 5.1.1 stock, can I do this guide to root?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
No, you can't. If you would've just read the OP, you could've.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] mACSman:
BL

Can you send me the engineering bootloader for G925F

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Fülesbagoly:
Is it works with SM-G920F (My ROM Version: G920FXXU2BOG8/G920FOXX2BOG9/G920FXXU2BOGE/G920FXXU2BOG8)?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] adlerxxx:
Hi pmichaelro,

Could you pm me for the engineering bootloader as well ? G925F here.

Thanks so much for your hard work.

Regards,
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ham4ever:
i use rom back-to-n0t3 with this method and i really like that rom and my knox still 0x000

thanks man
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Fülesbagoly:
Thank you!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Sousa2005:
Hi pmichaelro, can you send me engineering bootloader?

Thank you for your great work!!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] poci44:
Hi pmichaelro,

Could you pls send me a link for the engineering bootloader as well?

THX very much for this nice guide!

regards
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] angelsanges:
hi! can send me the bootloader for g925f?

i need to restore my original CSC and i think your way is the only one :D

thanks
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] juli.freaky:
Hello,

i have already sent you a PM. Can you please send me the engineering bootloader for the G925F?

Best regards:)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] angelsanges:
enginering bootloader can be flashed also on lollipop 5.1.1 ?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Please read the OP before asking questions. Also use the search functionality...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] angelsanges:
ok.... :D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] svensonic1:
Hi how do I get back to the original bootloader without tripping knox?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Simple. Flash via Odin a full stock ROM.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] noby95:
XtreStoLite

Hey pmichaelro,

thank you very much for this!

After i did your guide can I flash use the XtreStoLite Deodexed rom by using their guide without triggering Knox?

When I decide that the fingerprint scanner is more important for me than no knox trigger later, I just can flash a different bootloader triggering knox and get the fingerprint scanner?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] angelsanges:
it worked! now i have my original CSC again Thanks!

csc selector is no working ....i used another simple way.

Can send me also g920F enginering bootloader?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] neebi007:
hi.

u can flash any custom rom losing fp scanner with this method and not tripping knox. if u need ur fp scanner simply flash stock rom and flashing stock rom do not trigger knox.

once ur knox is triped u have no more fp scanner (Samsung security feature).

so always be carefull what you doing and make sure u read plenty before takin any step.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] MrYuu:
BootLoader

Hi can you send me engineering bootloader ?Sm-g925f Thanks Godbless...

btw i got receive an OTA update this day.

CSC:G925FOJP2COH8

PDA:G925FXXU2COH8
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] carpe07:
Hi,

Is it really the case, that once Knox is tripped, the fingerprint scanner will not work for ever? Also not if flashing a stock 5.1.1 including stock bootloader in the same version? My information is, that only NFC payment will not work if Knox is tripped...Please clarify...

Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
No, it's not. If Knox is tripped no more Samsung Pay and possible service depending on a various of factors. Otherwise if a full stock ROM is flashed then the fingerprint will work because it will be the same version as the system is.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] tbm1964:
Eng...... Bootloader

Hi can you send me engineering bootloader Sm-g925f

Thank you very yery much :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ql4y3r:
Hi!

I have a question: How did you change the CSC?

Thanks in advance.

Regards: q
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Batfink33:
Can I get a PM? Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] andibambam007:
BOOTLOADER

Hi can send me engineering BOOTLOADER for me?

SM-G925f

Thanks;)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ql4y3r:
pmichaelro, thank you for your guide, I successfully rooted the 5.1.1 on my S6 without tripping the knox :)

SGS6 + Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] axl1664:
Hi, can you please send me the G925F engineering bootloader? Thank you.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Jaspreet.master7:
Flashing firmware

Hi,

Just wanted to know some basic things before i flash firmware from sammobile

1.Does flashing a firmware from germany(DBT) change CSC currently it's (AFR)

2.Does everything function normal as before like fingerprint sensor, etc

3.Does it trip knox

Thank you
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Geoz:
If you want your country firmware then search for the appropriate one from your area.

The bootloader does not trip knox but fingerprint sensor will not function so if you can live with that then you're good to go
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Diddy0312:
Bootloader for S6 Edge

Hay....

Please, can you send me the G925F engineering bootloader for my S6 Edge?

Love your work i say something here, after flashing my S6!!

Thank you.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Ivymike52:
you thinking that will be possible have a working fingerprint in future?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
What does this have to do with my thread? Offtopic...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
You both have PM.

No one knows if another engineering bootloader will every be leaked so, not sure, but definitely possible.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] A$h x:
Hi, just want to clarify a few things.

1) I can flash any rom using this method correct?

2) The fingerprint sensor is not working because we don't have a eng bootloader for 5.1.1 (or whatever android version we are running) yet?

3) The only way to trip Knox would be to flash using the standard method via odin? How can I avoid accidental tripping Knox when flashing things via Odin or TWRP etc?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
All of these questions have been covered in the OP and inside the thread over and over again. Is it really that hard to read it?

For the last time:

1)yes, any custom rom that doesn't have a bootloader

2)yes

3)only way to trip it would be to have a custom component installed(kernel, rom etc) and flash the stock bootloader. The engineering bootloader has to remain installed for as long as you're running custom software
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] audin:
Can I have the bootloader for G925f? ☺

Sent fra min SM-G925F via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] audin:
Thanks! ☺

Sent fra min SM-G925F via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ham4ever:
Maybe we can use fingerprint from 5.0.2 ? Is that even possible
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Jaspreet.master7:
I actually want to change to DBT

AND won't be rooting just flashing the firmware and y will the fingerprint sensor stop working

Currently I'm officially stock
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
There's no such thing.

If you flash a full stock ROM from another country Knox won't be tripped and the fingerprint sensor will work just fine.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Jaspreet.master7:
Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Geoz:
If you flash stock fingerprint sensor will work. You can flash stock from any area for your device and you'll be fine
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] alexxutzu:
Can I use this on G920F 5.1.1 without tripping Knox? I wish to install a custom rom and root but keep knox at 0x0. It's ok?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] adlerxxx:
Amazing how many people are just asking without reading or searching first at all. Your question has been answered at least thousand times in this thread.

Btw thanks again pmichaelro. I'm rooted now on COH2 5.1.1 with your bootloader and fully enjoy XtreStoLite 2.3 ROM. My Edge has never been so fast and smooth before.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] alexxutzu:
Thank you bro...your answer was very useful.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Just as [MENTION=3075077]adlerxxx[/MENTION] has said this has been answered almost on every single page. I'm not going to provide any further assistance for people that refuse to read my guide. All your questions will be answered if you just read the guide. It does say which devices are compatible. Why do you keep asking the same questions?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] neebi007:
all these people looking for shortcut. thy scared to messup there £600+ device. but [MENTION=1372407]pmichaelro[/MENTION] just ignore em.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] reiner21:
Could somebody tell me if My Knox is still working? I mean the safe Container.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Geoz:
Install custom rom with zero knox
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] neebi007:
power off ur phone. press vol down+power+home button all at once... ur phone will come in download mode. read knox counter if it say 0x0 then its not tripped. hold power button to restart.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] cottino:
Hi, can I have bootloader for G920F and G925F?

Thank you
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Repulsa:
Hey . Feel free to use google translate if you dont understand my post. Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eltoffer:
:confused: you said you flashed 5.0.2 firmware when you already was on 5.1.1, don't you?

Edit:

[emoji106] whatever, don't care
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Repulsa:
I was on 5.0.2 stock rooted rom and i already know you cannot downgrade once you updated to 5.1.1 and no need to tell me that . :) next time feel free to use google translate , if you dont know english that much :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
I'm guessing you hit the roadblock with the reinforcing? There are some workarounds for that posted in other threads.

But now welcome to 5.1.1. Yes Knox will stay at 0x0 as long as when you boot your phone everything is either stock or you have the engineering bootloader and anything else flashed.

Sorry to hear about the dead pixel. You can follow my tutorial with no issues on 5.1.1, it's extra tested on my device :)

On 5.0.2 I got reports that it worked for many people. But I think a different TWRP is needed and a different kernel. Mainly a 5.0.2 based kernel + an older version of TWRP.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
This tutorial helps you gain root access on your G925F running on 5.1.1. If you want to also run a custom ROM then you'll need to follow a second tutorial. I've updated my first post. Take a look.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] dgcyears:
So, can anyone confirm this method? I'm scared of not tripping KNOX as it happened on my old GS4. Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eltoffer:
just did it and everything is fine, knox intact
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] dgcyears:
Nice, thanks! Btw, what did you test the root method or the custom FW one?

Also, if you revert back to the original bootloader, will it trip KNOX?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eltoffer:
only root, but cwf isn't that different, instead applying SuperSU.zip you should apply the ROM.zip and thats it.

i tried to test my theory but still on the work, just can say that my knox is still intact even i reflashed STOCK kernel, recovery and sboot
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] dgcyears:
Hmm, okay, thanks! I'm still a bit afraid of using root/cfw, I remember seeing people got knox tripped by flashing stock ROM's using Odin. (when Knox was new).

Which theory btw?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eltoffer:
this one ;)

if you follow the steps there´s nothing to be worried :good:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] dgcyears:
Great, thanks!

P.S: I think imma pass by for the moment, there's some features you lose on XtreStoLite ROM if you don't use the stock kernel. Hope more opportunities will show. :D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eltoffer:
Hey buddies I found another lost, please anyone else confirm this, heart rate sensor and step counters are lost also after this method

Enviado desde mi S6 Edge Gold
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] qwog:
What features are missing, I'm in the same boat as you, can't make my mind up, I want the fast rom but just can't get round to flashing it
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] metuskale:
Solved, it was obviously related with the ROM's kernel, after flashing the kernel in 1st post everything was OK. Debloated S6 now :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Repulsa:
Do you mind sharing this link for this workaround incase someone got stucked? About 5.0.2 maybe you should add the right twrp in your first post for those people who still on 5.0.2 since this thread more likely work only for 5.1.1 :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deepphrozen:
After flashing the bootloader via Odin it stays at the bootscreen Galaxy S6 edge without continue booting.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
Do you have 5.1.1 or 5.0.2 running? Though it shouldn't make any difference. G925F device right?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] deepphrozen:
5.0.2 on a 925F

Now i bricked my phone? Man this was the first time i said, this phone i will not root or anything and me idiot could not resist...750 euro f**** up?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
It's not bricked.

It should have booted just fine considering the engineering bootloader is version 5.0.2.

Do you have any message on reboot, something with reinforced?

Have you only flashed the engineering bootloader or is there anything else you have flashed?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Sensational_:
Please may i have the eng. Bootloader. Many thanks.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] gamepois0n:
Hello,

Hi, can I have bootloader for G925F version 5.1.1 please?

Thank you so much
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] michael-91:
Hello guys, sorry but I would like some clarification. (Mess a bit with English) I would understand if it is possible to make the root and put the TWRP 5.1.1 with bootloader is going to affect knox?

Inviato dal mio SM-G925F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
You have PM.

First just read the guide and then follow it in order to keep Knox intact. Was it really that hard?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] michael-91:
I will ... when stock firmware 5.1.1 with bootloader 5.0.2 root and custom kernel. Now I would like to make the root with the bootloader 5.1.1.

Inviato dal mio SM-G925F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pmichaelro:
As mentioned earlier...will IGNORE all posts coming from users that haven't read my guide and the posts in this thread (search is your friend).