[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] njdevils28:
Hi,

I have a rooted 5.02 (PingPong Root) with valid Knox (NOT Tripped). I would like to go to a Rooted 5.11 with a valid Knox (NOT Tripped). After Reading, here is what I think I should do. If you could, would someone please confirm or correct my procedure below.

Also, if someone has a better script for upgrading to 5.11 from 5.02, please do not hesitate to share. I would be most grateful.

Thanks,

-NJ

Get a copy of SBOOT.bin

Upgrade VIA OTA or KEIS to 5.11

Follow the instructions Here

From what I gather, once I Root using this method, there is no known fix for the busted Finger Print Scanner. Is this a correct statement?

The instructions from the above URL (Posted by pmichaelro) are as follows...

How to Root your SM-G925F (International S6 Edge):

This should work on both 5.0.2 and 5.1.1. I have upgraded to 5.1.1 before doing this.

I recommend you hold off on this operation if your device is still running 5.0.2 and don't want to upgrade to 5.1.1.

If you want to keep 5.0.2 and still perform this operation than you must use a compatible 5.0.2 Kernel and TWRP - posted below.

WARNING: Because of the engineering bootloader which is 5.0.2 you're going to lose the Fingerprint scanner. If you can live without it then proceed.

Root without tripping Knox and having all the functionality (keeping the Fingerprint scanner working) on 5.1.1 is not possible.

Only for 5.1.1, custom kernel and TWRP for 5.0.2 posted below + also a different method for 5.0.2

1. Download ODIN v 3.10.6 from http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2711451 and extract it to a folder.

2. Search online/PM me for the engineering bootloader for your device G925F

3. Download the 3 archives from: http://xdaforums.com/gala...d-5-1-t3144866

3.a.1 TWRP 2.8.7.1 for S6 Edge - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765202

3.a.2 TWRP 2.8.7.1 for S6 - https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys6.html

3.b.1 Unikernel latest version - recommended kernel with so many benefits, now also working with devices that are using the enginnering bootloader (no need for 3.c. if choosing this kernel) - http://xdaforums.com/show...php?p=60533128

3.b.2 Alex-V Kernel - works on a G925F that has an engineering bootloader. All the other ones mess with the display in a way that you'll get a white screen with greenish non-understandable ui elements - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765201

3.c. Super SU - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765203

4. Disable Reactivation lock by going into Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Find My Mobile -> Login with your Samsung Account and then disable Reactivation lock

5. Disable Fingerprint screen lock type by going into Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Screen lock type and select any other screen type than Fingerprint

6. Copy to the your device's sdcard (phone): custom kernel and rest of downloaded files to flash

7. Shut down device and start in Download Mode (with the phone turned off keep pressing on power, volume down and home at the same time until a green screen pops up, then you'll need to press on the volume up key)

8. First you'll need to flash the engineering bootloader. Open ODIN and click on BT and select the appropriate sbin file downloaded at step 2. Flash it and wait for the device to reboot.

Don't be alarmed by the green text that will appear in the top left corner when the Samsung logo is being displayed. It's 100% normal and the device hasn't suffered any damage.

9. Enter Download Mode again and this time in ODIN, go to options and uncheck the Reboot device. Click on AP and select the TWRP 2.8.7.1 and flash it.

10. The device won't reboot because you've unchecked the Reboot device option. You'll need to press on power + volume down + home until the device turns off and then pres on power + volume up + home until you'll see the device enter the TWRP recovery. At that point the buttons can be released.

11. Inside TWRP press on Install and navigate to where you have stored the custom kernel and rest of the files. Select the custom kernel (then add another zip to flash and then select Super SU if using Alex-V kernel). Flash them and reboot your device.

12. Congratulations now you have a rooted G925F with Knox fuse intact!

All credits for rooting and installing TWRP on G925F go to Alex-V, AndreiLux, simple Team, chainfire

The research on which kernel is going to root and work perfectly with a G925F that has an engineering bootloader installed go to me. A lot of trial and error, white & greenish screen, overheat etc...