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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
I'll add up the bounty and we need to know the email to send to (assuming PayPal). Great job all. Will not get to update OP until tomorrow. Hey it's a holiday and I'm moving too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symphony0fLife:
Another thread was made after someone caused some BS drama after not reading the requirements for the bounty. One of the guys responsible for root got scared and pressured and removed the email. The email is in this thread - http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-att-g930a-g935a-t3410538
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] buradd:
Does this break anything? Knox? Fingerprints? Samsung pay?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symphony0fLife:
Knox doesn't appear tripped, however others have reported Samsung Pay is broken (as was known to likely be the result of rooting). I haven't tried as Samsung Pay serves no useful purpose for me personally. Several people have reported it though. Fingerprints are still working fine for me, both to unlock and make purchases in Google Play.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] buradd:
I figured samsung pay would break because it broke on s6 after root..also Gear VR should break..

I was once not interested in samsung pay until i started using it and got addicted.. it works thru MST at any card reader that swipes a card, very fun stuff when the cashier trips out on how their old point of sale system just took a mobile payment!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symphony0fLife:
It does seem like a good feature, I just never had interest and never set it up. Getting my phone out of my pocket is no more easy or difficult than getting my wallet out, but I realize it's an extremely important feature and for some the one that prompted them to buy the phone. I'm just far more comfortable with possibly dropping my wallet than dropping my phone, clumsy as I am :D It's definitely something one needs to understand they're giving up if they root. Who knows though, maybe someday a root will be possible without breaking SP!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] colbur87:
Any reason SU wine update from the app? I followed all the steps but SU won't update and no root access. Did have a security warning.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chocolatetai:
umm, my screen wont go passed its carrier logo.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LeftyGR:
Chainfire says do NOT update the app or binaries.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
PLEASE READ THIS

This thread is about the bounty, so please keep discussion about how to root in one of the root threads. Post here only if your are posting about the bounty for root. Off-topic post will be deleted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] npjohnson:
Alright, I'm told this is the place to discuss this.

No one caused BS drama, or pressured anyone to do ANYTHING.

I stated an opinion, OP agreed with me. People accuse me of "starting crap".

Anyways, on the "it meets the requirements" argument:

It says to gain root "by Exploiting", of which this method does not do.

Though, if those who pledged to the bounty want to pay, they're more than free to.

Also, I was accused of sending malicious PM's (not by you, someone else), and I'd like to publicly clarify I did nothing of the sorts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xDark_:
So... has the bounty been paid out yet? Will the dev actually get the 1.8K offered or is he gonna get diddly squat and the people who don't want to pay out are gonna make excuses like "he didn't fit the requirements because he didn't root by doing X or Y"?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
As the OP, I'd say the end results are met, especially if we use the verb form of exploit, which is 'make full use of and derive benefit of a resource '. Do we have a root method? Yes. Its not how we usually get root - but this is a very locked up device. I plan on paying my part of the bounty.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
[MENTION=5028474]princecomsy[/MENTION] please verify this is the email to send bounty to so I can update OP on bounty post.

Thanks again for the great work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I plan on paying a well but the mods need to be clear if it's okay to do so... Due to the fact a leaked protected kernel was used, some mods was saying we should not pay a bounty due to legal reasons... I don't know what to do
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
I believe princecosmy is requesting bounty be send to a charity and not him. Will update OP once I know more.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Let me clear that up. ;)

IF a Moderator made a comment like that, it was their personal opinion perhaps. Mods are members too and can participate like regular members.

As far as any bounty goes, XDA allows the threads, as long as they aren't up front donations, BUT, xda will not get involved in the money matters in any way. Finances aren't a part of xda, and we won't comment on bounty specifics, nor will we get involved in collection of bounties. And we won't tolerate drama based on pledge collections. That should all be handled in private anyway, disputes about it have no place in the threads here. :good:

Nothing here is specially aimed at you, this is just an FYI to all.

Enjoy your rooted devices folks! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
[MENTION=4036181]Darth[/MENTION], AFAIK, it wasn't a mod that said that but another forum user.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symphony0fLife:
Right. It wasn't. One of the members of the team that achieved this received a threatening DM, and another user made posts stating that the bounty shouldn't go to them because even though they met the requirements for the bounty, he personally disagreed with how they achieved it. This prompted Br3w3r to be scared and he mentioned a charity, while princecomsy last I heard still expected the bounty. Neither party chastising them was a moderator.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
I'm waiting to hear directly so I can update the OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
Been unable to update OP. Keep receiving '502' errors.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Do you know if there is any chance of legal troublw for bounty? Hesrd mixed reactions and that's why I want prince comsy to gave it cause he isnt worried
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
According to the mods response, I think your safe and should accept the bounty. If everyone pays up like responsible members, the bounty should be much larger than $1865 since this is only for att. You should collect the bounty from all u.s carriers threads including s7's
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Just dont want to risk legal trouble just had a baby. Lol.

And prince comsy is in a worse situation and life ans could use it more then me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LeftyGR:
Honestly, the people who would be in the most legal trouble are the Samsung employee(s) who leaked the thing in the first place. Whether they got paid or not...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
So we have nothing to worry about?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ykjae:
I would say you cannot get in legal trouble for providing knowledge.. You just put together resources for a working method. You did not leak anything. And BTW thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Hope you are right! I just used files that were available and then had chainfire create the su.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symphony0fLife:
All you did was spread knowledge on a site full of similar knowledge using similar exploits leaked from the same manufacturer. If they go after anyone, as a previous post said they'll go after the employee who leaked it. There's really not much they could do about it if they wanted to (and nothing to you personally), and nothing they will do about it at the end of the day even to whoever initially leaked the file. For all Samsung can prove you just found a random file online and figured out how it works, spreading that information to others. You didn't leak or steal anything.

You guys earned the bounty and if you want to give your part to charity that's extremely commendable but you both are safe either way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jdidtht:
I would say your in the clear as well. You just used the files available to EVERYONE and nothing more.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] princecomsy:
hi yes this my email paypal

Elsa3id.3agwa@gmail.com
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tedomatic:
Thank you!

This makes me giddy like a little schoolgirl!

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Update: July 3, 2016. Several members have come together and rooted the device (AT&T S7 and S7 edge) and all S7 variants (I believe this is correct).

These are @ br3w3r [MENTION=7434450]Prince[/MENTION]cosmy and [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION].
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
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I will add to the OP as soon as it let's me. I have been getting 502 errors. Maybe a moderator or admin can look into this?

For those of you who pledged, please send bounty to [MENTION=7434450]Prince[/MENTION]cosmy at elsa3id.3agwa@gmail.com.

Thanks again all!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] cjlopez213:
Thank you so much you guys! [MENTION=7434450]Prince[/MENTION]cosmy do you take bitcoin? I do not have PayPal. Maybe an Amazon gift card? Let me know, thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] princecomsy:
What is the link wrong
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
I'm having a difficult time editing the original post even though I am the author of it. That should be the correct email. I'll be sending my $100.00 shortly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Thanks everyone for your support. For some reason I'm still worried though so we arr 100% sure I won't get in trouble? Sorry my anxiety is terrible and just had a kid lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
Dude...relax. it's not illegal. You're cool.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Sorry. You guys are the best :) wish I could get a custom title on here though lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
You can. Keep contributing :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Planned on it. I've been a lurker for years. Just kinda trying to learn.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rx8Driver:
Same here...I've lurked and helped everyone i could for years now...normally fairly active in the forums i frequent (tmo sections, tekhd roms) and try to help and guide folks as much as possible, but I'm just now learning to build and modify kernels and roms (so far I've done more kernel stuff than rom, but I've compiled aosp from source and have my github and pastebin and I've compiled samsung kernels from osrc, but only stock rooted so far, I'm still learning about editing the .mk files and build scripting, so I'm very new...ice found some great tools like apktool, TMA (Tickle My Android), android studio, and a few others and they're INVALUABLE in automating the process and getting things done early on when you don't really KNOW what all is required to, say, deodex a rom package- but TMA does! ;) plus [MENTION=4315551]Ticklefish[/MENTION] has some really well written scripts that can teach you a lot when it's time to write custom build scripts! Nothing is perfect, and there's still limitations to things like apktool for working with mm roms, but things have gotten much better! Of course, Grace will throw us a few more curve balls probably, but we'll figure it all out ;)

If you have any insight for a young dev I'd love to pick your brain, you can always pm me, i love learning new things and i love sharing my knowledge. I've said it before, but when i finally reach a point where i can really contribute something, everyone is free to use my work- i don't care if you mention me or thank me or donate or not. If i did i wouldn't share the stuff in the first place ;) but I'm not there yet, and until my skills reach a point where I'm actually contributing something useful, original, and different from what other devs are sharing then there's no reason to post anything...i might debloat and deodex the next factory fw that drops for 920T's for everyone to use as a base if they'd like, but there's nothing i am capable of at this point that's not already being done, and better, in the realm of rom customizations!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xDark_:
You didn't leak the files. You're golden mate. Enjoy the bounty :D

If you're that paranoid you could convert it to bitcoin to make sure $ammy really can't track you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
I'm letting the other guy who got it have the money. He is a refugee and needs it more then me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] xDark_:
Nice bro :laugh: spread the love around!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ticklefish:
Gosh...thanks! If there's ever anything I can help with, just let me know! :highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ShrekOpher:
I'm just going to go out on a limb here and say this is not a real "exploit". It uses a kernel that is provided by Samsung to authorized repair faculties. Also is not made for everyday use. The kernel itself is not optimized, it's going to cause battery drain and other issues. Not saying people shouldn't be happy, or that this isn't nice to have, but it's not the root everyone is looking for.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
THREAD CLEANED

I just deleted about 20 off-topic posts, a record for me in one thread. Questions ranged from how to root the S7 Active, a discussion of performance of the S7/S7E after rooting, how to pursue other exploits, etc. Folks, this is not a Q&A thread. We have a section for that here:

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/help

If you are posting in here, please make sure that your post is related to the topic described in the thread title and OP: bounty for rooting the AT&T Galaxy S7.

Off-topic posts will be deleted. Repeat offenders may receive infractions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
Thank you! Can you tell me why I can't edit the OP to update it? Keep getting 502 errors
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
Delete your cookies, clear cache and log back in. If that doesn't do the trick, PM me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
Won't know until later but thanks I'll PM if issue
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] br3w3r:
Still worried about legal issues. Dont know why. But we are for sure there are no issues? Mods chime in please?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] John97xj:
PRINCE COMSY deserve no credit for anything

HE TRIED TO BUY ROOT FILE FROM ME . HE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ITS CREATION OR THE NEW PATCHED ODINS CREATION. I HAVE PROOF. SEE HERE postimg.org/image/6nvyhp70n/ DO NOT DONATE TO HIM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] scott14719:
Then the obvious questions are...

A. Why didn't you post it as a root method if you already had it?

B. Where did you get it from?

and

C. If he didn't buy it from you, where did he get it from?

Answering these questions will help to clear a few things up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
No postings on xda that promote paid services please.

Thank you,

Darth

Senior Moderator
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] John97xj:
I even posted about the root here on XDA a few weeks ago. Dont donate anything to prince comsy. You could have just removed the link or asked me to change video description rather than delete my post?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sunhawk01:
I think the camera is better than the iPhones'...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
Night shots are great!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lewi1032:
$100
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] billydroid:
Wowzers, this man is serious.

I pledge $25

I'm on t-mobile but hopefully it works across the board. If not, I'll still donate.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathanjr321:
I'm tired of all these mother ****ers companies, they only want grab your money but want to **** with your

****, Unfortunately while we continue paying these companies, they continue to do what they want !!! ( I also want to make a donation for those who find the root or unlock bootloader , but this seems the same like samsung mega at&t another ****)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] simoninseattle:
I'm in for $250 if it also works on Verizon
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
I won't add this in right now as there is a separate bounty for Big V in the Verizon thread. You should post it there instead, unless you really want to contribute to Att.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathanjr321:
just in case, my question is there is no way to root the SAMSUNG SM-G935A-, any? or we are just waiting for unlock bootloader ?? I was reading this article *** All US models Including AT&T SM-G930A / SM-G935A, T-Mobile SM-G930T / SM-G935T, Sprint SM-G930P / SM-G935P, and Verizon SM-G930V / SM-G935V Have LOCKED bootloaders, meaning you CAN NOT ROOT Those models. If there is a root method in the future, we will change to Reflect Surely it but as of writing this Tutorial, there's no known root method. {{ If you absolutely want root, you can grab SM-G930F or SM-G935F for GSM carriers like AT & T or T-Mobile, Both 4G LTE Which works fine.}} ****** From here http://galaxys7root.com/galaxy -s7-s7-edge/ someone tried this ????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] fyrfterjr:
I'm in for $40.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] itzjen:
I'll contribute $35
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] modoggs:
I pledge $30 for root if it works for vzw.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AndroiderM:
The note 5 for AT&T just got root! Maybe we're next, I'm optimistic now but not gonna get my hopes up. I'm down for $20 though
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeSTeRH4CK3D:
we did root the note5 however it is a tethered root. due to the bootloader resetting the SELinux it will remain that way until i or someone else figures out a work around to set the SELinux to 0 permanently.

So far I got Knox to permanently set to 0

SO, you guys want me to try the S7 yet?

lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] brianray14:
Dat bounty
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeSTeRH4CK3D:
Not everyone does things for the money. I do it for the challenge but the money is a bonus.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
Hell yeah!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeSTeRH4CK3D:
Ok S7 it's on
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] FilthyFord:
Heck yes. Thank you for at least attempting it. I've been holding off on the update as long as i can but i feel that is fixing to force itself on me. Lol. Hopefully I'll catch it and wipe cache fast enough. (Hopefully that trick still works)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeSTeRH4CK3D:
No one happens time have the firmware to reinstall after I mess up the first few times do they?

It's pd1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheZander:
The Cricket variation wouldn't help you right? Because of the slightly different model number. Ends with a 'Z'
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Please see your pm inbox.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jdidtht:
Ridiculous
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] v8dreaming:
I see people saying "I already posted about that", "he bought this thing from me" etc.

You know what I don't see? Any threads were these people did anything to get it to work properly, with full root.

If there were, we would have already had root.

We didn't.

It all sounds like sour grapes to me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jdidtht:
I agree 10,000%.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] tungkick:
odin this my. Pls see Team CC Han Hanh Phuc Vu Cac Chuy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
It seems to me the engineering file has been around for some time. No one was able to make use of it until this impromptu team was able to install SuperSU. All these people coming out of the wood-work saying "I did that" and "I had that" means nothing as the terms of the bounty are clear in the original post I made. If others did have root they were unwilling to share and lost their chance at the bounty.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I agree, three guys brought us root,, these the guys deserve the bounty period. I don't care if you had the file or not. You for whatever reason did not share with the community, therefore you have no say about the bounty. My bounty will be paid to those who actually shared root with the community. #whosharedwiththecommunity
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] LeftyGR:
I like and understand this logic. I was prepared to hold off any judgement until the xda powers-that-be investigated and made a decision. But now I see there really is no judgment to be made here. It really is unfortunate that this new guy decided to think as small as he was, charging $12 a pop for something he could have made $2600 for. But the fact is he had a piece of the puzzle and chose not to share. Someone else would have figured it out anyways.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
He just upset someone else beat him to the point. What makes me sad is this turned into a business. I remember the early days devs use to work together and share things for the sake of the community. Now it's all about greed and power
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JAYNO20:
This guy is ridiculous. Even if every single thing he is saying is true it does not mean that the person who brought it to light here isn't eligible for the bounty. If he had it and sat on it instead of posting it here then that is his problem. Stop crying and get a clue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] ShrekOpher:
Its not real stable root. Its using a non stable ENG BOOT kernel that was probably leaked illegally. It is supposed to be used by certified Samsung repair shops only, and should only be installed for a temporary fixes to the phone. Its why a repair shop can save you phone even when you can't fix it with Odin. I agree that these guys were able to find a way to use it to push root files to the system, that is what the ENG BOOT is designed for. But its not pure root and I don't think it is a good idea to pay out the bounty for this because it may stifle the development of real true root access to the device and an unlocked boot loader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] JAYNO20:
Even if that is true, there are no stipulations like this stated in the bounty thread so he is entitled to every penny, IMO.

Hopefully this will pave the way to a more solid root method, but even if not, I think we can still work with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] draexo:
View attachment 3806094

Sent my 100.00 pledge.... and it says available January 3, 2017. I called PayPal. They say it is a "glitch"