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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
Since all Snapdragon variants in the U.S. are locked down, this exploit should work on all U.S. variants. I believe all the U.S. variants are the same exact phone that were released here. I've heard that these phones have both CDMA, and GSM capabilites built in to save Samsung money of creating different phones. One phone, cookie cutter....

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jdidtht:
Pretty cool stuff hopefully our latest fw is good to go..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] lost_:
Looking promising.

Folks, discuss other non S7 phones in their own threads! Please take it out of this thread before it gets closed again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] psych0r3bel:
Dunno who you'll get, but probably not. One of the conditions was the phone be in "like new condition." So, I'd advise to do an insurance claim and just pony up the $175 and then try.

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This IS in reference to the S7...I'm not telling anyone to get the same phone as me. Just a way out of the S7 locked BL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jdidtht:
OP asked folks to post fws and all that so
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] VirusZer0:
While they are discussing other phone here, it is VERY relative to this thread, as it is discussing and exploit that will probably help us with the goal that this thread was introduced for.

Thanks for the vigilance in making sure this thread doesn't get locked down, but I think the mods would be cool with this conversation! :highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] donharden2002:
I have searched the sprint forums and can't find a link?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3379915

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] LeftyGR:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3379915

Note: it has not been confirmed. Nor is it completely known if the possible exploit would get us unlocked bl, or just root.

Supposedly the person who discovered this is working behind the scenes with others who have contacted him via pm.

Cross your fingers, but don't assume this will be able to fully work until we get 3rd party confirmation.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] lost_:
I get you and I agree that It's pertinent to discuss the ability to return our un-rootable S7 to T-Mobile and what avenues are available to communicate with T-Mobile.

However, It's NOT pertinent here to suggest nor ask what the replacement phone would be. That would eventually get us back to "Samsung sucks" discussion and a downward spiral. If folks want to get advice on LG or HTC as a replacement, go ahead and ask in another thread.

ICYMI, reposting here: there is also a GIVE-AWAY of a SM-G935T from [MENTION=4324598]razz1[/MENTION] to a developer. See details here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] VirusZer0:
Absolutely right! I thought you were talking about the chatter about the Sprint possible root.

We are in total agreement!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] srjgrg1:
Anyone got an update? i got mine today.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] v8dreaming:
I just got notified of an update, newer than the PD7 update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] damir11:
I update my phone and I tried 2 Flash twrp it is still locked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
The more you update the less chance there may be to root. The OP over on Sprint mentions an updated version there resulted in bootloop while an earlier version was rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] TheKnux:
Same here. Trying to find info on what it's about but can't find anything yet. Not even on Sammobile. Updating now to see if anything is added or changed.

Edit: Just looks like updated security and kernel dated for May 11th.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ali87va:
Stay on topic guys! Quit it with the name calling before yall get this thread closed down!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] the Doctor:
THIS ^^^

Thread closed for cleaning off-topic and disrespectful posts and to give people a chance to consider the forum rules.

Do not open any substitute root threads while this one is closed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] the Doctor:
THREAD RE-OPENED.

A few reminders:

1. Please observe the title and OP. This thread is about rooting the SM-G935T.

Please stay on this topic in this thread

.

2. If you've decided to ditch your Tmo S7 Edge because it's currently not rootable that's completely understandable, but don't start a discussion about alternate devices here. There are plenty of device comparison threads around XDA that you can debate in.

3. Flaming or disrespecting other forum users will not be tolerated. If you see a user flaming someone else, don't respond in like-kind. Click the Report Post button () on their post and let the moderators handle it.

Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ^I'm_With_Stupid:
Can anyone tell me what the name of the initial firmware was? Was it something like PB6?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] TheKnux:
Yes it is PB6, dated for February 1st.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] pantmunu:
Wait. So .. it's possible to downgrade back to previous firmwares. Or am I just stupid .. I thought it would brick the device ..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jdidtht:
No it generally won't brick your device. More often than not if it was just a minor update it's possible to go back.. worst if same version of Android would be bootloops or no boot. It's usually going say from a later version of Android backwards. 6.01 to 5.1.1 where it's a definite no go, still not a brick but a bootloops or no flash for sure etc. I haven't tried but you won't brick, may not boot but for sure no brick as long as it was a previous version we had before.. if it was another fw from a euro exynos trouble could arise
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] DesignGrits:
I haven't really seen any discussion on this, but with the latest update we now have "OEM Unlock" in Dev settings. I haven't tried it, but i'm assuming its similar to the Nexus method for OEM unlock through the command prompt. Isn't this what we have been waiting for? What does this mean for future root?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jpcloudsurf:
Are you using tmobile s7 edge? Everyone involved has been aware of this in the dev settings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] DesignGrits:
I figured that, but I was wondering if the option was there for show, or has anyone actually got the boot-loader unlocked? With that said, once that happens root will be around the corner i'm assuming.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Zorachus:
Holy crap, a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy phone has a locked bootloader !!!! Unbelievable. Never thought I'd see the day. How did this even happen ? Did T-Mobile give in ?

I was waiting for root on the S7 Edge, before buying it, guess I'm not getting this phone now. And then what does this mean for the Note 6 ? Same BS locked down ?

Guess I might sell my Note 5 now for the Nexus 6P.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] DrakenFX:
Same here i was waiting for any Root+TWRP news for the edge but knowing now is lock down ,I'm just going to walk away and keep my G4... (yeah i do need Root)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] markwebb:
Yeah no reason for me to trade my vzw version for the tmo.

Get the Nexus 6p if you want to customize and best buy dropped the price by $75; $475 for 64 GB and includes a $40 Speck case. Decent camera and better fingerprint scanner.

Anyway, when I want to play the Nexus 6P will fuel my addiction. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Kamau54:
Coming from AT&T Note 4, I got use to not having root, as I am with the TMO Note 5 (just got so use to not having it that I haven't bothered to root it). I am waiting on the Note 6 though. It's just that I wanted to root the S7 Edge to compensate not having an S-Pen. Now though, why bother. I'll just wait for the N6.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Zorachus:
My Wife and I are on JoD with T-Mobile, we both signed up on T-Mobile last Summer when the Note 5 launched. I went to Tmo for the development community and custom ROM's the Note 5 would have, and it did, and I've been a happy camper here.

But...

If this is the new trend, the S7 Edge being locked means no "Jumping" onto this phone now, and maybe the Note 6 will also be in this horrible situation too. Leaves me questioning even sticking with T-Mobile now, as the other phones I like are the Nexus phones.

My question is, since T-Mobile isn't really a contract carrier anymore, how can I get out of it ? Our two Note 5's were on the JoD program, can we just return these N5's into T-Mobile, and cancel the service and be clean and free done ? Or would there be some payment needed ? Or if maybe stick with T-Mobile, but still get the Nexus 6P and not be on JoD anymore, how much does that save not having two phones on JoD anymore ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] KING SKILLZ:
just got off the phone with T-Mobile rep, said i got till Saturday to make the return, guess i will fondle her for a couple of more days then end the relationship!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] supremekizzle:
Wireless charging, size, and SD card make the s7 a better phone. For me anyway... Actually, only if Google left wireless charging I would've been good. Every Nexus phone and then none? Come-on goog.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Kamau54:
Not to sound pessimistic, but we tried all that and a bag of chips for AT&T Note 4,and you see how well that turned out. A lot just threw our hands up and bolted the first chance we got because neither Sammy or AT&T was gonna budge, even at the thought of losing customers. The sheer numbers are the reason. A vast majority of its users don't root their phones, so they don't feel the need to unlock the phones.

But an article I saw this morning probably explains it best. It says, because Sammy is banking on Samsung Pay, they want their phones to be as secure as possible. Now personally, I don't use my phone for any money transactions, period. But I can understand why security is so important for them and their reputation.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] tekno4ever:
I am returning my GS7 Edge and moving back to the GS5 tomorrow!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] markwebb:
Understood but I never really bought the Wi-Fi wireless charging argument: you still have to plug something into something upfront and it's an added accessory and with this 6p having the C connector I don't struggle to determine how the end should be connected to the phone in the middle of the night. Besides, I keep in my wallet for emergency purposes a tiny 32 gb Duo MicroSD/C to reg USB dongle If I really need the space but everything is uploaded to the cloud anyway. At least for me 64 gigabytes is enough. ;)

As I get older I prefer the bigger screen. Moreover the 6P is slightly slimmer, narrower and smaller than the Moto Nexus 6.

But I still like the Samsung S7E! The 6P satisfies my flashing and changing carrier sim card needs with any carrier of my choice including Project Fi.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] djy:
Still on the S5, waiting to see how this turns out. S7 checked most of the boxes except removable battery, ir blaster, front speakers, and pure android. Don't care for the glossy fingerprint finish either. Prefer a rubber back.

No root is a deal breaker. What I will never understand is why people pre-order anything. Defies logic.

Pretty sure Samsung bought Loop Pay and rebranded it Samsung Pay. Drive by the building everyday and the sign changed a few months ago.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] supremekizzle:
The wireless charging is better for me when it comes to my car and motorcycle. Literally plop it on the pad that I have under a interior body panel and go. Most car docks that have chargers Incorporated are big and cumbersome. I had the 6p and the size was really much more than needed especially compared to the s7 edge at the same screen size. The top and bottom bezels were atrocious. I was on the verge of dropping all the time. Which actually brings up something else: huaweis build quality. Almost everyday there's a thread on r/Nexus6p with someone that has a bent phone. Of course, Google will never know people's phones are bending because anyone that mentions it gets buried by the Nexus master race.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] tekno4ever:
Pre-ordering has its advantages. I've got to play with and experience a very beautiful phone for a couple of weeks. However with this news of a locked bootloader and DM Verity I am now returning this phone as I hate seeing ads on web pages and I need call recording for my job.

GS7 Edge
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Dr. Fed:
On 128 North?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] djy:
Unfortunately yes. 128 to 3. They recently moved our office. Off topic but here's the article.

http://www.cnet.com/news/samsungs-looppay-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-care/

Whoever mentioned samsung pay as the reason, might be onto something.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Andromendous:
Whatever you still owe on the phones becomes due immediately after canceling. But no cancellation fee or anything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] drbveb88:
You have to pay off the phones but no early termination fee.. Most of the competition wll payoff your devices if you mke the switch.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Andromendous:
Why is this such a problem these days. If people can jailbreak the iphone then we can find a way to crack this. I remember when i had my HTC Evo, that thing was just as locked down, but they had root before the phone was even released. Now, it was a pain to go through all the steps and it was much more risky, but not impossible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Bubba Fett:
It's funny how tmobile, with the worst cell service of all the major carriers, was able to gain headway against AT&T and Verizon through freedom and trust. They MADE the big dogs change their entire business approach and adopt their ideas. No contracts for everyone.

That's was about a month ago. Now look, no contracts....everyone. no unlock......everyone. similar pricing......everyone. Sounds like socialism. Sounds like Apple.

I feel misled and betrayed by tmobile and their marketing. They are not my friend or different in any way. Alas, they just want to manipulate more money out of my pockets. But in the end, my disappointment is my own fault for having faith in a big business to be open and honest. There are other options, I just don't want them. But I will.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] king3opobn:
Has anybody tried flashing twrp with a fresh phone, I'm going to do a factory reset and try, but later today. Maybe no samsung accounts on the phone will allow some flashing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
How do you mean? It's been there since day one. And I wouldn't count on Samsung giving us something that they've been trying for years to prevent us from having.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] seanvree:
Yeah, OEM UNLOCK has def been there since the device was released.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jpcloudsurf:
I think he's asking if anyone has tried it since he hasn't read the thread. Or perhaps still believes Legre. I mean that's dead, like for sure. Obviously people have already tried the oem unlock and nothing came of it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
Nah. We've established that he's just now noticed it. It's fine though.

Like us... he's foolishly optimistic.

Many of us are wishful hopeful that someone will support our efforts. Many of us are optimistic but as time slowly passes the reality starts to sink in and we begin to become desperate and reach for any possible sign of anything that might bring us hope. Yet as more time passes we will find ourselves slowly starting to give up accept the fate that is and has been the will of Samsung.

That's just my theory though.

Samsung has absolutely no desire in complying with the needs of XDA and other fellow rooters the few. It goes like this.

We find root by an exploit, they patch the exploit.

We find root by exploit, they patch exploit.

We find root by exploit, they patch exploit.

Get the picture? Someone has to give in eventually. They are paying a team of programmers and engineers hundreds of thousands of dollars so that we can't have what we're asking for. So we're asking for a truce. An unlockable bootloader. That's where we're at now. So far, nothing has come of it. Nothing at all. Just more patches. What does that tell you?

If anybody feels that an unlockable bootloader is "just around the corner" then you're all just fooling yourselves. Sorry. I just call it like I see it.

But I can't blame the hopeful and overly optimistic when they notice something like this for the first time. I'd get excited too if I thought root was achievable. Perhaps that day will come. But rest assured, Samsung will not remain idle as we do. Just because we pay them, doesn't mean that they work for us.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] SBERG117:
I guess at this point it's safe to assume that the Note 6/7 or whatever they're gonna call it will be locked down as well??? For that matter all phones from Samsung in the US market will be locked from here on out???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
More than likely. That's what I would put my money on. There is a huge emphasis on security these days. Especially with RFID and wireless payment technology. Samsung's excuse (one of them) for the security is specifically for Samsung Pay. So even IF you gain root, it prevent Samsung Pay from functioning. They don't *have* to program it like that. But they do. Is anyone complaining about it? Very few. But the few that do complain about it... what has Samsung done to appease them? Absolutely nothing. Because security is paramount to Samsung. Ever since the introduction to Knox and the qfuse things have been becoming extremely difficult for us here on XDA. If they supported OUR efforts then they would be working WITH us, not against us. So let's ask ourselves, which is most obvious? Have they done ANYTHING at all to appease us? Has anyone even heard or received any feedback whatsoever from Samsung regarding our desire for an unlocked bootloader? Nope. T-Mobile has supposedly shared our interest and Samsung hasn't even given them any feedback in regards to the possibility of an unlocked bootloader. Bottom line, if you want to OWN a phone to do as you wish, root as you wish, customize as you wish, unlock as you wish then you'd be way better off with just about any other kind of phone than a Samsung. Even though you own it... in a way, they still own you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Tin_Man_0:
Ok, so this whole thing is starting to feel like the battle of Thermopylae. We did the good fight, we held the gate until they found a way around. So a change in tactics may be the way to go. Like Gorilla warfare. We're a small group fighting for a big cause that the average customer doesn't understand. So let's bring the pain. When they closed the doors on the boot-loader they also made many fixes a problem. Especially if the average consumer wants to keep their precious data. If they find that they can't fix their phone without wiping it and loosing months of precious moments, they will scream bloody murder. That will definitely get Samsung's attention.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] system0verload:
Exactly!

I don't understand the root cause of many complaining here... not about root, but demanding to a company who clearly do not give two flying ****s about the needs of a minority of their customer base at all.

One only needs to learn how to adapt and know how to tell them go screw yourself by abandoning their products and services. If willingly you use their products, then it is what is and wait until a backdoor becomes available.

s0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
Exactly right.

When about 1% of their customers ask them to UNDO that just for them how seriously do you think they take it?

That's why I'm saying that it's not going to happen. Unless they do like HTC and have us enter the ESN to get the unlocked bootloader specific to our own devices. Clearly HTC cares about knows what customers want.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] donharden2002:
That's exactly why I'm leaving the s7 edge for the 10.

I'll miss certain things about Samsung devices but won't look back once i move on.

And once theZTE Axon 7 releases in the States I'll be buying one just to get back to having a super amoled display.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
Not shocking, but CROM Service is embedded on this phone. Which proves it can be unlocked by Samsung at anytime....

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] sputnik767:
This is kind of funny. We're not just a minority, we're a tiny, tiny minority. I see the number 1% get thrown around. It is far less than that. It is so low, that's it's insignificant to Samsung. And I can't blame them. Complain all you want, but it seems that Samsung has chosen which side they are playing. And you have options. Plenty of other manufacturers will give you what you want and feel free to jump to them. But please don't delude yourselves into thinking that you are screwing Samsung in any way. I guarantee you they couldn't care less about the tiny, insignificant loss of business they may experience. Because despite the rants on this site, Samsung has a hit on their hands with this product, and it being locked down has not hurt them in any way.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] v8dreaming:
Then that means theres possibly a way to modify it to work with our phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] DylanTheVillian:
Have you taken any of the updates? I think it would be very interesting to see if the CROM service was shipped with the phone or if it has been added in the recent updates. That could completely change the outlook of whether or not Samsung will allow us to unlock the bootloader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
I am still on the original firmware..... no updates taken..... my only problem now is the phone has developed a green line all the way on the right of the screen. It's draining the battery, and gets hot on that side. The phone was never dropped, or been near water. Another reason for me to be disenchanted with this phone.....

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ^I'm_With_Stupid:
Have you tried turning it on and off again. Also, what app did you use to find crom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] UnixSlayer:
Android system, and then hit manage.....

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Actually no one has tried messing with the Crom Service apk itself.... it's possible something within the coding of the apk might give some clues....

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