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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] iLLivid:
First time using this forum and first time attempting to root a device. I read this entire thread, followed the instructions including the extra steps other users added, and easily obtained root access. Root checker verified. The next day I flashed a zip to re-enable "unlimited" hotspot. Very happy, very pleased and already getting a little addicted, getting the itch to try a custom rom. Thank you for this guys! [emoji4]
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Word of advice , do A COMPLETE BACKUP with custom recovery.

I imagine you are using TWRP. Select everything except cache....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] iLLivid:
I backed it up with titanium back up but i will with TWRP as well, thank you for the heads up
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Titanium won't save you from a "bad flash or bootloop " That's the advantage of a custom recovery backup, (preferably on external SD card, though doesn't have to be ext ), you can always boot to recovery and the full backup including system, radio, etc is there...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] SillyTAO:
SO DARN TRUE! i've been down that Road B4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] bmow07:
After i flash twrp it downloads to about 99 percent then just sits there...i have rebooted and back into odin like others have said but same thing continues to happen
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Weird, a lot of time it just flashes catch and can take up to 10 Mins!, lol

Try using a different cable/ USB port if possible, best of luck though. If you need more help, feel free to shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] iLLivid:
I just backed up with TWRP, thank you for that info, I'm completely new to all of this but it's starting to make since now. I was wondering how I would restore my phone if it got stuck in a bootloop, seems like I should do more research before flashing a custom rom. Thanks again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Well, you would Wipe Cache, Dalvik/ ART Cache, System and Data, you'd then go into the "Restore" section and select a backup then just "Swipe To Restore".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] anand96999:
thanks it worked perfectly on g920p

but can this also work for g925p s6 edge
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] brotherwayne:
will this root trip knox?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Sadly, yes

Flashing anything that isn't Samsung will trip Knox (except for Kernels (to some extent) )
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Treadstone06:
current data

Does this method of rooting leave all my pictures/files on the phone during the root or does it completely remove it. Also, with Samsung, am I understanding that rooting unlocks the phone enough to flash a custom Rom? My apologies for my ignorance as I'm coming from an HTC where rooting and unlocking were separate and the latter was necessary for Roms.

Thanks for your time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] conixel:
Knox Trip?

Will performing this method of rooting trip the KNOX on the device? Is it true once the security bit has been turned that you can't use Samsung Pay anymore?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Yes and yes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] I Brick Phones:
I am running stock G920PVPU3CPB6 and flashed this to gain root, now it seems that the Netflix app won't play videos, just says "loading" forever. Anybody else experience this?

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Are you using a VPN or anything?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] I Brick Phones:
Nope, just stock install plus flashing this with TWRP as advised in OP.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] SillyTAO:
HELP! Custom Binary (RECOVERY) Blocked by FRP Lock! This is resulting in Odin Fail when i try to flash twrp
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] I Brick Phones:
Found a fix for this if it helps anyone else...

This is a very easy and basic fix. If you rooted you edge+ and cant run netflixs or hulu:

Download root explorer

Navigate to /system/lib/liboemcrypto.so

Rename or Delete liboemcrypto.so

Reboot.

Done!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
There are multiple threads here that tell you how to fix this, but:

1) Reflash the stock TAR file via Odin. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995306913

2) Let the phone boot and then enable Developer options. Set OEM Unlock to on.

3) Flash TWRP and SuperSU.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] I Brick Phones:
I apologize if this has already been discussed is there a way to temporarily unroot after flashing this? I need to unroot so I can activate Android pay
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Go into the SuperSU app then go to the "SETTINGS" tab then uncheck "Enable SuperSU"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] I Brick Phones:
Tied that and Android still knows the system was modified. Maybe I need to Odin back to stock and activate Android pay and then flash root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Sadly, that won't work. Try installing SuperSU 2.71 as that may help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] kati.q:
help me

THIS IS MY FIRST TIME EVER ROOTING AND I THINK I WENT WRONG SOMEWHERE MY PHONE IS STUCK ON THE BLUE SCREEN AND I CANNOT GET IT TO REBOOT OR TO SHUT DOWN. WHAT DO I DO NOW?:(:confused::crying:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Hold volume down + power + home then you will be taken to the main odin screen and be able to reboot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] CharmedWhovian:
I used this to Root my SM-G920P running MM stock firmware. Therefore my phone is now Rooted. I am just having a hard time finding a Custom Slim Bloat free Firmware. Do you guys have any suggestion. That are TWRP flashable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
There are none available yet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] CharmedWhovian:
*Face palm of Buddha* I figured. I was just so hopeful. Thanks. Well, I guess I will delete all my music. *Walks away head down and crying.*
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] gattiman12:
Theirs gonna be a renegade ROM coming out later today. Just waiting for the ROMs final touches. It'll be one of the 1st for MM
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] bmow07:
I've tried multiple USB cables and everytime I flash twrp it instantly hits 99% and just sits there....I followed directions to a t.....the only thing I changed is I unchecked auto reboot....although I have tried with it enabled also and no luck...any suggestions would be appreciated. I just want my hotspot back haha
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Can you try re-downloading the TWRP Bootloader from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635999104

Check the MD5 to make sure that you got a good download.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] bmow07:
I just tried that and same thing....it takes about 4 seconds on Oden and it finishes and says all threads completed succeed 1/failed 0 and the phones says downloading and jumps right to like 99.9 % then just hangs there...the only option I have enabled is f. Reset time....what about rtn for sprint? Kind of stumped...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] onekoolbrotha:
Good morning all. Does this root method work with the smg925p? (Sprint s6 edge on marshmallow its PB6 as well) any help with this would be highly appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
It worked fine for my g925p on PB6
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Just use the correct TWRP for your device
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I have been trying to ROOT my Galaxy S6 6.0.1 with this method. However, It just fails everytime.

SM-G920P

SPrint Service Provider

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I followed the OP step by step.

Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Are you using Odin 3.10.7, are you running Odin as administrator on pc, do you have OEM unlock checked in developer options
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
Still no luck. This is what i have done so far.....

I followed a "How to unbrick a softbrick" from androidrootz tutorial using their step by step guide.

Used Odin 3.10.7

The tar-md5 of - G920PVPU1AOCF_G920PSPT1AOCF_G920PVPU1AOCF_HOME.tar.md5

I've changed out USB cords, and plugged into another slot etc...

My phone will either sit on the "Please use emergency recovery using Smart Switch"

(I tried, it kept telling me that my S/N was not valid, Not sure why)

Or the phone will sit on the Odin download screen with the following:

Odin Mode

Product Name : SM-G920P

Current Binary: Custom

System Status: Official

FAP Lock: OFF

Knox Warranty Void : 0 (0x0000)

I'm not understanding what i'm doing wrong, I turned on the OEM unlock, USB debugging etc, prior to it being in this state, which now i can't do aything

Also the file for my phone in the OP when extracted is a .img file (recover.img) not a tar or MD5

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Hi man, I'm having some issues with this. When i download the TWRP and extract, its a recover.img file not md5 or tar or whatever.Ami doing something wrong?

I've tried everything in the order that you posted, but now my phone is stuck on ODIN download screen, or stuck or smart switch screen for emergency recovery, but that doesn't work for me eitehr
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
The tar you should be flashing ends in PB6, don't know where you got AOCF from and never heard of it but that you're problem. Download PB6 from SAMMOBILE if you can't find it on XDA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
Ok ill look for that now. However, in the OP the TWRP file (.tar) when i extract that and click on AP it doesn't show up because it's an .img file.

I found the PB6 file, on a site with a 10htr download time, ugh!! lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Hold power and volume down and you're phone will restart

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There is a .zip version of TWRP, a .tar and a .img version for flashing using apps like Flashify. You need to make sure you download the .tar version.

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You should be using TWRP 3.0.0.1

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Cf-autoroot by Chainfire has a "bundle " with Odin and the correct TWRP and SuperSU that is the only one I'm aware of that's working on 920p

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Pay the $10... I just did yesterday on SAMMOBILE and the download took 3 minutes

Also this is a tar file.. I used it last night, in case the image doesn't load, it should look like this New_s6_Spr_TWRP_Bootloader2.tar .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I used a CF- Auto last night, when i did, thats the one that has actually messed up the phone. The DL is only 40min left. I was going to buy the premium for a faster DL but ran some errands.

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This seem's i've made this more difficult than it is. lol

I'm downloading the Stock firmware (PB6)

I am assuming that once it's downloaded, i just plug the phone in, open ODIN, click AP and the PB6 and click start. From what i've read, that;s all i need to do to get my phone back to normal, am i correct or still missing something?

I don't even care about the root anymore, I was only trying to root inorder to recover some deleted texts, but now idc, i just want and need my phone back to working order.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Yeah you're correct. This is something I do but you decide what you're comfortable doing, I do a full wipe (data,cache and system), before I flash stock tar. You can also do that in Stock recovery after the stock tar is flashed as another option. I just like to start with a clean slate. Not certain it's necessary...

Just curious if you know to stop first boot and flash SuperSU when using CF

Sounds like you just want to get back to stock. Good luck , you should be ok now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
No sir, It' didnt work.... THis is as far as it goes:

<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:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I reinstalled the USB drivers and changed the port, however, I think for some reason, its not picking up the phone at all.

If i unplug the phone, the screen just goes black until i plug it back in, but it doesn't show up under my devices or anything on the computer, I think thats the issue. But im out of solutions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
That's happened to me more times than I can count! Usually a restart of my pc fixes that issue. Are you using Odin 3.11? If so I would use 3.10.7 or 3.10.6 will work also

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Also , you mentioned you were not sure if you were connected to pc? Either one of the com ports in Odin are lit up or not. There is no guessing with that...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I'm using Odin 3.10.7

The COM is lit up aswell, while attempting.

I've restarted, etc, change ports, etc. Rebooted Odin, reloaded the PB6 file, and everytime when it gets to the Pit Mapping, it fails.

When i tried the CF-Autoroot CF-Auto-Root-zerofltespr-zerofltespr-smg920p.tar is when the phone messed up and hasnt done anything since.

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It's like its not picking up that its in USB debugging mode... However i know 100% that it was put into debug mode when i attempted to root/flash it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
You have the possibility of a bad or corrupt download too. I just dealt with that last week.

Partly why I signed up for SAMMOBILE Premium.. I don't know where you got pb6 from but anywhere can have a corrupt download.

I just got my Son's phone (920p) back from Samsung who said it was "beyond repair " and of course denied the warranty because Knox was tripped.

Point I'm trying to make is, #1 it's NEVER TRULY BRICKED. That phone is the one I'm posting with right now. A little guidance from some xda members in the s6 general thread and I restored it way back to OI1 LOLLIPOP and then had to edit some build.prop and update to pb6 and all good. Maybe try some of what I'm speaking about here, like restore to OI1specifically or research some more , but don't give up.

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Correction, I am posting this time from my S7 edge but the "broken " S6 now works perfectly...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
Yeah, there has to be a way, i just need to figure it out asap as its a phone i use for my business.

I've done everything i've read, strp by step. Im lost for words what to do now. Even tried loading One Click ROot just now and it doesn't detect that its in debugging mode but i know it was put in debug when i attpemtd to do this,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Maybe download OI1 and restore to that

I have found certain firmware version just error every time with Odin like OH1 for example. Can't flash that to save my life but OI1 flashes fine...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I'm thinking maybe it somehow went out of usb debugging mode, is hat even possible? I'm tempted to go buy a cheap phone and use it until i figure this out. I'm missing out on business,lol

And btw THANK YOU for all your help man i appreciate this. If i can get this figured out, i'll dontate to whoever gets it working!! lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
You're welcome
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I've tried this, but the TWRP file in your post is a .img file not a tar.... How can i load it with Odin? It only allows tar,md5?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
this is what I use. Unzipped first of course...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I cant do anything on my phone.....

It's either the Odin Screen (Downloading......)

Or

Use Smart Switch Emgergency Recovery

I have my phone plugged in, etc, it sshows up under the COM in odin, however, Doesn't show up under my computer, etc to even put anything onto the phone itself.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Download mode is exactly where you need to be so that parts ok.

So you extracted the .tar and flashed with AP slot Odin and it still fails with a Com port light ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
WHen i extracted that tar it was a recovery.img which is still sitting onmy desktop. I can't open it with Odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
I'm really clueless man, I literally used this exact tar less than 24 hours ago.

I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what's going on here..

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You try messing around with mtp, enable, disable to get pc to recognize device? Mm has a lot more "permissions " and if you weren't watching and missed it , it might be blocking the pc connection

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Also disable USB debugging and then enable...

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These are all issues I have personally dealt with that I'm suggesting here
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I can't get into my phone to disable and re=enable. Its either the odin screen or other blue screen. Im almost tmepted to claim it as lost and spend 200 for another phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
$75.00 for refurbished at Sprint store...

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Since you are apparently stuck in download mode with no OS to boot to. Have you tried to see if any other firmware will flash without error?

OJ7, OI1, OH1, etc

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Might be a dumb question but you are aware you must have Odin open and then plug device in from a "powered off state into download mode" ?

That means every time you try to flash you need to hold power and volume down until the screen goes black, let go of buttons and immediately press power , home and volume down until first blue screen appears. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT then volume up and connect to Odin/Pc already open and running. Obviously the holding down power and volume down to restart only applies when you're stuck in download mode... Otherwise just power off each time and turn on and boot to download..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Mikey40160:
I redownloaded the stock firmware (PB6)

Im going to attempt to use a junky usb cord this time.. lol

My steps i will follow

Restart PC

Put phone in Odin Menu

Open Odin with admin

Click AP and load the firmware

Click start.....

Everytime it doesn't go past the get pit mapping, but ill post when i try again,

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My phpne does nothing when i use the vol up button.

will post again soon

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Just done what you said about the odin open plug in off use buttons etc etc...still sitting at get pit mapping

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<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> G920PVPU3CPB6_G920PSPT3CPB6_G920PVPU3CPB6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Removed!!

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I'm really starting to think that the phone somehow took it self OUT of USB debugging mode. Is that even possible? IF so how can i re enable it since i can't get into the phone? I may be screwed... But as i said before i'm 10000% i put it in debugging mode. when i started trying to do this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
The two "Added" and "Removed" makes me think that its the cable. If possible, try going to target or somewhere and get a short(er) cable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
Keep in mind, like all Samsung products, they are cheaply made. I personally use the MicFlip (not sponsored) because its double sided (like USB C or Apple's Lighting cable) and it works every time (I odined back and not a single disconnection). If that cable does not work, there's something else going on here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
If you want a cable that will work EVERY TIME, ANKER is what you need to purchase. Kevlar series is what I have been using for years and they survive my pets chewing on them and my Kids and Wife bending the hell out of them.

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As a side note, you mentioned you're volume up button dose not work. That's hardware...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] jordanhaughee:
Hey guys I'm kinda stumped here. I have rooted before, but only a couple of times. I have followed this guide but after I Flash using ODIN it passes, but the device will reboot right back into the the stock Firmware. I can not get in to TWRP. I turned off the auto reboot, and OEM unlock is on. I also have usb debugging enabled. Any ideas?

Nevermind, I was able to fix it by trying to ODIN a different version of TWRP, then going back to this version. No idea why that worked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] XenfinityX1976:
Thanks

Took a few times but after actually reading other posts i got it...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
On you're last post were you saying it booting to stock recovery after flashing TWRP 3.0.0.1? Just curious, I ran into that and had to stop the initial boot after flashing custom recovery..

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Then it was ok
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] XenfinityX1976:
not really sure what i posted last
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] DSR_1106:
Ok, thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] fpskuji:
Not working

I have the sprint version of galaxy s6 and is running android 6.0.1 which i updated 5 hrs ago. I followed your processes but when i checked my device status it said it doesnt have root access. Any help?

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I enabled OEM

Get into download mode

Opened Odin from the link you gave

Clicked the AP then loaded the TAR file

It was no problem at all my only problem is how to install the supersu zipfile, i dont know how to use adb and s6 doesnt have a simcard thats why i cant put supersu in there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Connect your phone to your computer, install the drivers if needed, copy SuperSU over to any folder that you like on your phone. Then install TWRP using ODIN, but untick the box in ODIN that causes your phone to automatically reboot. After installing TWRP MANUALLY reboot your phone into recovery (power down completely, then press and hold Volume Up and Home and Power until the phone boots into recovery. Which should be TWRP if you have followed instructions. Press Install and navigate to wherever you put the SuperSU zip. Select that, flash and when it is done reboot. You should now be rooted with TWRP for recovery.

You should learn to use ADB; it will save you a lot of trouble. Here are some helpful links:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 (Minimal ADB, very easy to install.)

http://www.androidcentral.com/android-201-10-basic-terminal-commands-you-should-know (Simple commands that everyone should know.)