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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
This would work but init.d requires a custom kernel. The kernel is what actually runs the scripts for init.d. Without a custom kernel, init.d will never run.

Yeah I think Samsung is trying to cater to the business world nowadays. It's really a shame. Especially since the S7 is pretty much completely un-rootable. However, I read that T-Mobile CEO is trying to get Samsung to open up its doors. I really don't know why Samsung just didn't stick with their KNOX method. Trip KNOX, no Samsung pay for you or anything else which has a high security risk.

But I do love my Samsung devices. Had the Galaxy series since the S2. Now have the S5 and love it. I only want the Sprint S6 for their Carrier Aggregation that Sprint rolled out. If it weren't for that, I would most likely keep my S5.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] designgears:
You could do what I did with root de la vega and high jack a script that is run by the kernel as root.

Does anyone have a dump of the initramfs? I can see if I can find something that might work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
I've done something similar but I didn't get it go work. Let's talk through this. Check PM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jrtran:
Just flash 925A kernel from Samfirm then follow instruction on the OP post. However, the root just good for me to read/write cert or unlock the device not fully rooted though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
That's why a few posts up I said about using the install-recovery.sh script. Or as you say any script run by the kernel should work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] GoToHealth:
This reminds me too much of tethered jailbreaking for me to be comfortable with it, but great work. You are truly a talented developer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] cesarsuarez:
I did not work the root-boot.cmd in Windows 10 any solution?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sulpher:
edit-nm
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
Windows 10 and Samsung drivers are tricky and can cause some issues. Please see the OP about what to do, there is also a screenshot. If you still get hung up, please send me a PM and I will try to help you out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] xdaninja:
PM me your paypal i know it's not much but i wanna donate $10. you have been so incredibly helpful to everyone in this thread and it's just awesome.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
It's actually in my signature but if your on mobile you won't see that ;) I'll PM! Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] AndroidState:
Do you think this can be a root method for note5 international too? Or that this is only a method that works with AT&T locked bootloader?

I would love to root my Note5 N9200 without tripping knox...

Thank you :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
I know everyone is eager for us to look into other models but currently myself and the ad-hoc team that has formed over the last week or so are looking into a non-tethered root. This is what we are focused on currently. So... if we come out of this on top other devices will see some love as well provided I/we can obtain the correct kernel (important!) for the specific models that currently do not have root for 5.1.1.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] cesarsuarez:
I just uninstall samsung drivers to see if it works

So it is to run the roo t:crying:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
Uninstalled as in you used the uninstaller or uninstalled as in you removed the device from device manager? If removed the device, right click and then scan for new hardware. The Samsung adb device will add back and your phone will boot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Apexseal:
Does CVE-2016-0728 work on SElinux?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Velda2222:
No, http://www.mulliner.org/blog/blosxom.cgi/security/CVE-2016-0728_vs_android.html
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notobsessivejustcurious:
what I'm I doing wrong, amigos?

this is the message for root-install:

*metalcated*

xda sr member

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

'findstr' is not recognized as an internal or extern

operable program or batch file

this is the message for root-boot:

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

. Booting!!!

'ping' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Im at a lost

OJ7 originally from OJ9

odin the two files, booted correctly without a hitch, except the "knox warning" still showing

uninstalled -reinstalled drivers many-a-times

adb recognizes the phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] randomphace:
I know you just said your busy trying to get full root but would it be too complicated to catch the s6 edge G925a up to progress, since it is the closest variant.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Vaira:
I am a bit confused.

People say it does not run an unsigned/modified kernel (for instance one that can execute init.d and setenforce=0).

The initramfs is part of the boot.img means it belongs to the kernel and is compressed there.

Is the boot.img signed or just the kernel?

Could we run a modified initramfs without breaking the signature / tripping KNOX?

I would be glad if somebody could elaborate the details.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
The boot.img is signed, altering the kernel in anyway is not possible while we have a locked BL. And yes I have tried to high jack a init script but that also has not yet worked. I do what I can when I have time and I will keep at it as I have free time. This weekend I probably wont have much time to dedicate so please be patient and keep the suggestions coming! I do encourage that. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
This is correct. Metalcated and I have been doing some testing, and somewhere in the kernel, it hangs until selinux is permissive. I have the kernel decompiled, and am trying to figure out where this is happening. Then hopefully we can fix it.

But modifying the kernel, via a standard unpack-repack method will not work. I'm pretty sure it will break the signature. We even tried flashing a recovery using dd but the bootloader saw that the signature for the recovery did not match what it has on "record" so it's like, nope not happening pal. We could theoretically isolate the signature hex and merge it into the recovery image, but that is extremely hard and very time consuming.

I have some more ideas and when Metalcated has time, we will try them again. Otherwise, having a computer is the only possible way to get it to boot after installing due to selinux.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] krainal:
Tanks very much [MENTION=2835049]metalcated[/MENTION] for you work and time. A few weeks ago everyone said it was impossible, and you made it. We will be waiting eager for 1 script to restart without problems. Thank you for taking part of your precious time. A question for the whole community, is very difficult to work based on unlock the bootloader?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
What version of Windows are you on?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Can anyone post a short video of where it hangs? Or a picture? I need to figure out where in the kernel it is hanging, and If its where I think its hanging, I may have a fix.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notobsessivejustcurious:
Win 7xp
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Windows 7? Or Windows XP????

Also [MENTION=2835049]metalcated[/MENTION], I'll be on irc tonight at 5ish EST. I think I found a solution. I hope this works! If it doesn't, then I know another option to do, but that will require me doing some C coding. But either way, after looking at the decompiled kernel, I feel fairly confident on getting this working.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] notobsessivejustcurious:
Windows 7. No xp. Sorry
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] cesarsuarez:
I run the root but does not allow me to uninstall any application and when you want to restart it gets caught on a black screen :crying::crying:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Open a command prompt window and type "findstr" and tell me what your output is. For some reason you are missing that binary.

Here is my findstr.exe binary. Put it inside your Windows/System32 directory. If you already have one there, then there is something wrong with your PATH environment variable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
I'll shoot you a message a little before the with some access info.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Okay sounds good. Thanks dude. Also, can anyone please post a short vid or a picture of where it hangs at boot? I just need to see the screen so I can see where inside the kernel it gets stuck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
If you read all of the way through the OP you'll see that exactly how this root method works currently. You need to use the root-boot.{cmd,sh} script to boot your phone up. Please re-read the OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] vang2k:
it hangs right when you restart the phone on the AT&T logo. I got it to go through a few times but the superSU binaries still say its not installed. The boot script run.bat will run but than it'll just sit on ADB connected and it doesn't shoot out the booting message. If the booting! message doesn't go through and it's just all blank on the command prompt the phone will just sit there forever until the command can actually push through. The command has to push through before the AT&T logo because I got it to go through once and it is a matter of seconds for it to start up once it's right. If somehow you guys figure out how to implement the script into the reboot process or kernel that would be GREAT! Can't wait to finally root my S6 again. Thanks for the good work team!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] buradd:
For mine, it actually shows the initial samsung galaxy s6 powered by android screen with some unfamiliar green small text at the top left.. then after a couple seconds the screen goes black and the LED notification turns pulsing blue, and it will stay there for as long as i want until i run the boot.cmd, then after a few seconds after the boot.cmd is run, it continues to display the samsung animated graphic, followed by the at &t animation, then shortly after that its in the android OS.. im at work right now on my s7 and my s6 is back at hm so i cant get a video right now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
I appreciate the descriptions, but I do not own this phone... So I really need a picture/video to track the progress and compare it to the kernel boot order. When you say "AT&T Logo" thats like speaking Chinese to me lol. My Sprint S5 doesn't have a carrier branded logo at boot up. Just a "Samsung Galaxy S5" then "Samsung video" (boot animation) that's it.

Whenever you can make a video, that would be awesome [MENTION=3929819]buradd[/MENTION]. Thank you! I just re-read your post. So it hangs at a black screen with the LED pulsing blue, and that is where it stays stuck until you run the root-boot script? Hmm, that is not good. That is pretty low in the kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] GayCasper:
Will this work on sm-g925a
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
Yes I believe that it will but you need a different kernel. PM if you want to try it out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] bklizard:
Is it just me, or did I miss the link that included the first file G920A_sboot_OL2.tar?

Did it somehow get removed by the v3 update, perhaps?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shichemt:
It's included in the zip file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] bklizard:
nvm

---------- Post added at 04:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:11 AM ----------

Yeah, that's where I looked. It's not there... No worries, though, I just used the low-level BL from OJ7 and it seems to work just the same. But in addition, I'm running the OJ7 downgrade build with the OJ9 BL, and fingerprints and WiFi works just fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
This is good news. So it's very possible we can do this without the eng BL. I'll flash the stock OJ7 BL and see what happens.

Edit: confirmed, eng BL not needed after root is complete! - may not even be needed to do the root.

Edit2: confirmed WiFi and fingerprint sensor works!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] krainal:
thats great news!!!!, wiffi and fingerprint sensor working ok again. We just need to achieve without pc restart. guys are doing an excellent job
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] buradd:
Im so happy the finger print works, that was one of my favorite features.. can someone reiterate the steps to get this to work if we've already performed all of the original rooting steps in the OP?

---------- Post added at 01:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:18 PM ----------

Yes thats how its been for me, consistently.. sorry i havent had a chance to make a video, ill try tonight if you still want it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
For now until I get a chance to pack up a new install package download the oj7 user binary if your on oj7 and if your on oj9 you'll have to wait, I have to download that user binary and make it available. Once downloaded, extract the package and you'll have the AP_, BL_, etc. Extract the BL package, then take the sboot.img and use 7zip to create a tar with it then flash it using Odin in the BL slot. That should do it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JUSMEJOSE:
If you need binary firmware's or firmware that has not been released to public PM ... I can also let you know that this method works also for the "N920A,G890A,G925A" but need to fond a different way to make it boot up normally...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JfkJavi:
Never had a problem with my wifi after flashing your rom, but can confirm this fixed my fingerprint scanner. Keep up the great work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Thanks everyone. Metalcated got me a short video. it is hanging at the init phase of the kernel. Very hard to hook without modding kernel. However, metalcated said if he lets it hang, it will go to the boot animation without sound. I CAN hook the bootanimation process and setenforce there. I haven't had time to do this yet, hopefully tomorrow I will. Then metalcated and I can try it out again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] varunch:
What if the odin keeps failing?

<ID:0/006> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/006> sboot.bin

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006> FAIL!

<ID:0/006>

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
Phone Model?

Build Version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] GayCasper:
My Internet at home is down till tonight I hope they get it fixed. But yes I'm wanting to root my SM-G925A. I can't pm u from the app I'm using or I don't know how too. My Internet on my phone is super slow right now so it might be Monday before I can do anything
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] hatabush:
I have a galaxy s6 AT&T 5.1.1 Can I install a Russian?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] varunch:
Samsung galaxy s6 edge (g925a)- I guess thats y this method doesnt work..

OJ7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] GayCasper:
Ok got my Internet back up at home so can u help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Lussardi:
No need flash Kernel to obtain root, only flash Sboot_OL2.tar and you gained root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shaneg79:
Does it still have the boot up issue of you only flash that file?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] varunch:
Is there a way to root for g925a?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
This is actually backwards. Flash the kernel and not the sboot OL2 file. I am going to update the OP with new instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
I need testers and confirmation before I will update the post to say this also works on G925A. PM if interested.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] rock1n1t0ut:
I tried to flash the 3.4gb download for my BJO9 it wouldn't boot so then I flashed the first one and it "upgraded" and got into the os. However, SU says it has no root. I tried putting it into download mode to do the root-install.cmd but it doesn't recognize it. Nothing happens after the cmd/adb starts. If I start the phone and a little bit into the samsung animation the cmd was able to pick it up there but unable to actually do anything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shichemt:
Your phone has to boot up normally (with USB Debugging enabled) in order to use the root-install.

There's no need for for the Download Mode.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Daividas:
cry

I ****ed my phone, tried to root galaxy s6... /
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] vang2k:
Just hold volume down plus home and power. Get to download mode volume up than Odin it back to stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] rock1n1t0ut:
I installed the root, now it gets stuck at the ATT logo, obviously. When do you use the boot cmd in the boot process?

I have been trying to use the boot cmd at the stuck logo but it find the phone then says it's booting and just closes after a second or two. Nothing happens on the phone.

I tried with the phone off and it picked it up and said booting again like earlier but nothing changed

Reflashed everything and rerooted-we all good fam
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Droid_JD:
Is there any hope something like this would work on the Verizon g920v?

:: fingers crossed ::
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] metalcated:
Not sure, i don't have a eng kernel for the Verizon variant. I'll have to do some digging but no promises, I already have request for other variants and am working towards getting those rooted as well. I'll do what I can ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Quickkill0:
Do one of those other models include the G890A? It seems to be close to the same structure as far as system goes.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] drocksmash:
Hello,

I am coming from the V10 and hade a note 4 edge prior to that. It is amazing how quickly I lost my familiarization with Samsung devices!

I have a few things that are bothersome or cumbersome and wondering if someone has any advice.

#1 - I have a security camera system that sends me photos of motions and trips via text (mms) message. I prefer to not be notified when one arrives, but like it available for review if needed. If I select the turn off notifications for that conversation, I still get a vibrate and new message indicator and it also pushes the notification through to my Huawei watch.

#2 - I went back to the google text app of messenger because of issue #1 but then realized I loss the edge functionality for text messages - is there no way to get the edge blip for each person texting without using the default app?

#3 - finally, I have an LED again! I downloaded the trusty app I always used on my previous phones, Liteflow to manage colors for different contacts. the LED does not want to play ball and it appears that only the initial blink will be my desired color and the rest all fall back to the blue. Does anyone know of a working app for this type of thing?

#4 - after every reboot I have to acknowledge that listening to loud volumes can damage my ears... when I get into my car. any way to disable this?

#5 - last but not least, every reboot I have a notification that my SD Card is for storing photos and apps.... I am aware of its purpose! why is this showing up every reboot?

Thanks in advance!

Derek
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] chavist:
Just wanted to start this thread to see how you have your Edge screen setup. Feel free to post screen shots of your favorite Edge screen setups it make help others out!!
[Wiko Rainbow Questions & Answers] Rafikxp:
Hi everyone my wiko rainbow is dead or bricked i m tried to flash it with sp flash tool but several errors occured

Someone can help me

Sorry for the language
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommywei:
I try to open my M700 WM6 rom (T-chinese)

1) prepare_imgfs.exe temp.dat -acer

2) viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin

in this way the DUMP folder was created.But I can't find *.hv files,Why?
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeramanX:
Hi guys, just a couple noob questions:

I'm planning to update to Marshmallow but, if I don't like it can I go back to Lollipop?

This is because maybe I'll have bugs like most people here and also because I want to root it(when they find an exploit) and that can only be done while in Lollipop am I right?

Thank you for your help.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gm007:
Yes you can go back to lollipop if you want by flashing lollipop firmware with flashtool.

There is root for MM.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeramanX:
Is there root?

But I have to unlock the bootloader right? I'll just wait until there's a way to root without doing that.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zippy01:
No that's not right if an exploit is found on marshmallow then there would not be need to go to lollipop unless the exploit was found on lollipop. Also marshmallow has far less bugs than lollipop. But as [MENTION=4115953]gm007[/MENTION] said there is unlocked bootloader root and you can downgrade by flashing firmware with flashtool
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fleet.tw:
In case if you didn't know, if you're waiting for root without unlock because of the loss of functions e.g x-reality etc., check this link:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383

(Sony credentials restore after unlocking the bootloader), It simulates the sony credentials to get the sony functions back.

If you are waiting for different reason, just ignore my post.:o
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GeramanX:
Thank you for your help guys, I'll update to Marshmallow and just keep waiting, I'm familiar with waiting since the PSP and PS3 era.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AnAznBoy9724:
I am trying to return to stock on my T-Mobile HTC One M8 using the nandroid backups thread that [MENTION=830797]ckpv5[/MENTION] put up here. I need to get all the information using "fastboot getvar all", but fastboot devices doesn't list anything. My device is listed when I type in "adb devices". USB debugging is enabled. When I type in "adb reboot fastboot", my device just restarts. When I type "adb reboot bootloader", it brings me to the bootloader. I choose reboot fastboot, but fastboot devices still doesn't list anything.

My adb and fastboot drivers are from the "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" thread here.

What is the issue?

Update 1: I re-installed the HTC drivers that come with HTC Sync Manager and it has worked so far.

I GOT IT TO WORK. THANKS ANYWAYS!
[XDA Assist] zex1981:
my phones is blade g 880g 1sim is dead please HELP

Phone worked until I entered the witness misses rom from the phone for V955.

Now the phone is dead, do not react.

only when attached to the PC with the name of the driver

RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM4)

HELP
[XDA Assist] NOSTALGIA:
Hi

Thank you for checking with us

Find your way here

http://xdaforums.com/zte-blade/general
[XDA Assist] zex1981:
I did not find anything for my model

as I read in the forum that I need Firmware

I could wake up the phone from a deep sleep.

am I right?

I think the phone will be flashed

if anyone has the firmware for this model I'd be grateful.

in any case, thank you all
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] msplichal251@gmail.com:
I have the droid turbo xt1254 and it is bootloader unlocked with sunshine, but it is saying that there is no update available. So can I upgrade to marshmallow being bootloader unlocked? Sorry if I sound stupid.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Grynch13:
You can once its released and someone makes a twrp backup of it but as of now we are still waiting. Sounds like it just got released for the Brazil moto maxx so hopefully we are not far behind. Although if you don't care about and official release and want to run a marshmallow ROM there are two over in the moto maxx forum that are both stable you can go check those out.