yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] wolfgrrl:
I'm assuming that I don't need Kernel Auditor once the fix is flashed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
No audiutor after v15fix. Do not debloat......no one should run debloat now, it's out dated and will hose your phone......it was good in its day and may possibly someday be resurrected, but for now, DO NOT DEBLOAT. Only run v15 fix that is for 'any samsung galaxy s7' and you'll be fine after.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gadget!:
I never used it, but then I flashed the stang5litre ROM the day after I rooted. It's an awesome ROM!

sent from a galaxy far far away
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
That's good news, but this is the wrong thread. Thanks for the info none the less anyway.

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If you haven't yet figured out how to flash back to stock......you need odin 3.12 or 3.12.3 and firmware that is the same or newer than what was on your phone before rooting. Several download spots like updato.com or sammobile.com or search xda or search Internet. If I get some time I'll try and post links but if you search this thread alone I've already posted about 1000 times (in t-land) so maybe 20 in the real world......still an impressive number, and I want you all to know so it's boosts my 'thanks' stats, because as we all know in the world, it's the size of your stats that really matter.

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I hope you saw the answer to this question......no debloat, DO NOT DEBLOAT.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] wolfgrrl:
Been ages since I flashed a ROM! I rooted my S6 and just upgraded to S7. I was rooted and ROMed on S5 :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
All good.......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ezzie:
Does anyone know if this method will work after we get the nougat update? I didn't find anything with the search other than about the beta.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ezzie:
Do you mean "no it won't work", or "no, no one knows if it will work?"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
From what I've read, no this method will not work with Nougat because the kernel doesn't match the firmware. It just bootloops.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Izz14:
I've installed U firmware ( Originally T-Mobile) and I'm rooted is it a bad idea to just choose unroot in the SU App? do I need to flash u firmware again via Odin or flash to any T-Mobile firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ezzie:
Thanks for the clarification. :o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] DGenerateKane:
Is the OP still accurate? Or has anything changed since it was last updated over six months ago? Just got an S7 today, and I refuse to use it without root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
The root method hasn't changed. If you were to flash the v15 fixes, you'd need to only use the non debloat version for any s7, however I see in another thread that you're going to flash stangs custom rom (good choice). So after you root, instead of flashing the v15 fixes you'd just flash the rom instead.

The unroot is what has changed the most. Should you decide to return to stock you'd just have to download the firmware that matches your bootloader and odin that instead of the fw in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] DGenerateKane:
Ok, thanks. I've never returned to stock on my S5 or S3, I see no reason I'll ever do it on my S7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] taeksoo:
Hi all,

I need help... I wanted to unroot because things weren't working properly but I'm stuck now.

I was stuck in T-Mobile log boot loop so I did factory reset... then tried to flash the factory ROM per instruction but it say it has Auth problems.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

When I did factory reset it did say it couldn't mount E drive or something... so I can't even get back to authorize the computer to use USB.

I think this is the problem that's preventing me to flash using Odin.

Does anyone know how to authorize my computer to us USB with my phone??? Please help!!

<Update 01>

I decided to just root again... and it looks like it took the TAR using Odin but now I'm still stuck on the T-Mobile screen... so will wait and see...

<Update 02>

After about 10-15 mins of patients... I finally got to Android.

I'm adding SuperSU now.

Then I'll try to do the unroot process again.

<Update 03>

Going back to unroot is a challenge now.

I still get the same error.. once that happens I can't seem to boot back up... anyone have any suggestion??

I'm on T-Mobile GS7.

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
When returning to stock firmware you need to use same or newer firmware you previously had on the phone. It all depends on bootloader version and you need same or newer to odin, can't roll back, so search updato.com or sammobile.com or xda for your firmware. Firmware in OP won't work anymore it's outdated. Also use stock odin 3.12 or 3.12.3 when returning to stock and Princecomsy odin for engboot kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] taeksoo:
Hmm... ok... that sounds great!

I'll do the search. If anyone has the last link that would be awesome!

Thanks!!

<Update 01>

That worked!!

Below is where all the firmware was for this phone.

Once downloaded it all just worked!

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-galaxy-s7-firmware/

Thanks again!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] The_Southern_Oracle:
I've been away for awhile and now I'm back and have this bad boy as my phone.

I've tried this root method (API3) and got stuck with a boot loop right after using Odin had to do a factory reset on the phone to get out of it :(. I have read and re-read the directions several times. I know I doing something wrong, but for the life of me I don't what.

I could use some help... please just for the fact that once I do the reset and get back into phone i get a pop-up unauthorized access and and told it to reboot and I'm back at the same issue (boot loop)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
The unauthorized actions notification is normal and the next steps in the OP would fix that so you can ignore that for now, however the bootloop is obviously not normal.

First I'd try to odin the rooted boot image again and if you still end up in a bootloop I'd recommend you odin your stock pi3 firmware to start fresh and then try the root process again.

You should be able to download your stock pi3 firmware from updato.com and use the instructions in the OP to unroot, only using pi3 instead of pe1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] The_Southern_Oracle:
I tried that several times ( let it sit for about 20 mins phone got really hot) and got the boot loop again.

I am thinking about doing this method: https://xdaforums.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-verizon-s7-edge-t3344092 and see where i get.

that way I know im getting the right files
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
That method is basically the same info I gave you to odin your stock image just a different source so you should be good if you use that method. It should put you back to stock and then you can try the root process again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] The_Southern_Oracle:
it is/was :) just happened to come across when looking for a solution!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
Everything went fine for me on my S7 Edge SM-G935R4 (USCC), but the SuperSU installed version 2.79 instead of 2.76 and I did not update the binary after opening the app, as instructed. When I try to run FlashFire it says I do not have root. Is this because it installed 2.79 instead of 2.76? How do I fix this issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
You can update the binary when you open the app. It'll say it failed, but just reboot anyways and it'll stick after it boots. Try that and see if you gain root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
I've tried that 4 times and it still doesn't stick. I even changes SuperSU to a system app, but no go either

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Here may be the issue; I failed to turn on OEM unlock before starting the process. The OP didn't state so in the directions, but could that matter?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
Since I flashed everything earlier, with oem lock on, I have had the unlocked icon on the boot screen. I guess tomorrow I will install back to stock with Odin and try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
Here is a screenshot showing what FlashFire states when opened
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
The 'oem unlock' shouldn't have any affect either way, mine was off during process and still set to off and never turned on.

If you used a different su than one from op then try running the root.bat over again with proper su from the op, plus sometimes it can take two times, but it should stick after that.

The unlocked icon on opening screen comes after Odining engboot kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
I did use the SU from the OP. I'll try again later today and see how it goes. Thanks

!!!UPDATE!!!: DONE! I ran the SU root.bat through adb again and I have root! Xposed is installed and everything is running perfectly! A huge thank you to everyone who replied to my request and provided assistance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jacobsface:
Unroot not working

So I've tried to unroot using the method shown but it isn't working. I have oem unlock and usb debugging enabled, I have the correct version of odin and usb drivers. When I try to flash it with odin, it says "sw rev check fail : [system]fused 3 > binary 1" on the phone and "<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)" on odin. Please help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Which version of firmware are you using.....the one from the op is outdated, unless you actually did have pe1 or whatever op firmware you grabbed, on your phone prior to rooting. Firmware needs to have same or newer bootloader version in order to odin. Search updato.com or sammobile.com or xda for your current firmware version and use that instead of op firmware. Also use stock odin 3.12 or 3.12.3 to return to stock and Princecomsy odin for engboot kernel. Oem unlock is irrelevant.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
DONE! I ran the SU root.bat through adb again and I have root! Xposed is installed and everything is running perfectly! A huge thank you to everyone who replied to my request and provided assistance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jacobsface:
Sorry I'm a bit of a noob with the whole thing. What do you mean by engboot? Are there other steps I have to take besides the ones listed in the op?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
No apology needed......I should be more articulate but I came from the at&t thread where the qc_rooted_boot.tar was aka the engineering boot image hence engboot kernel. The steps in the op are good. Just remember to have a stock phone to start, no passwords, fingerprints, security or anything like to start. Then after you have odined boot image and root.bat then flashfire v15 for 'any' phone and you should be fine. If you are going to load a custom rom like stang5litre then you can skip the v15 fix and go straight to the custom rom op for further instructions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Toonlinkmaster25:
What are the steps to FULLY unroot? I know there's a back to stock guide in the OP, but what will get rid of the lag and allow samsung pay?

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Found it. Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] bboystyle:
Hopefully the s8 isnt as buggy as the s7. Most people had to resort back to stock or switch to another phone. Samsung better not make the s8 unlockable. Dumbest decision ever. I might have to jump ship if they do. Just wanted to take the time to thank the contributers who helped make this possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheMadScientist:
So i just got this s7 verizon. Is the op correct for rooting. Everything i see is for a 930p and verizons a 930v.

Just dont wanna cross flash and brick it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
Yes everything is correct except when you get to the recommended next steps after rooting, make sure you flash the v15 non debloater fixes for "any" s7. The other versions won't take and will just cause you issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Capn_Jamerica:
Stuck on failed update screen

I tried to un root my verizon galaxy s7 edge and it failed and now i'm just left at a screen that says update failed plug in to a computer to use verizon repair assistant or something, I can't find the update assistant and now my phone is just stuck. I have no idea what I did wrong but please if someone could help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
The firmware listed in the OP to unroot is outdated. Go to updato.com and search for firmware for your device. The newest version is PI3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Capn_Jamerica:
Now it's just stuck at this and in the top left says "set partition"

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

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

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> emmc_appsboot.mbn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
Just to confirm, you extracted the firmware you downloaded and added the AP, CP and CSC files in odin correct? I just ask because it doesn't look like you added the files correctly according to your log.

Nevermind, you probably just didn't include that part.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] slimshouki:
Would you provide us with S7 Active G891A fixes and debloaters ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] j0hnh0lmes:
Google is your friend. Try it next time.

https://xdaforums.com/s7-active/help/samsung-galaxy-s7-active-root-t3473649
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] slimshouki:
Thank you for your quick support. I already followed this guide on rooting my phone but it's not very comprehensive like this one in addition to there is no provided fixes like the one provided here to fix performance issues and battery drain. However, I checked fixes presented for S7 here and I didn't find any lines that might affect my device S7 active so I flashed it and I gotta say my phone has improved a lot. [MENTION=1599591]psouza4[/MENTION] I am concerned now about the patched framework presented for S7 Verizon in terms of applicality on S7 active at&t and if its needed and the details of the patch in order to patch my framework.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] j0hnh0lmes:
He hasn't been on in a long time. I would recommend to ask in the thread for your device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] abshkgrg:
Stuck on seandroid enforcing error

my phone got stuck on seandroid enforcing error, was able to boot in twrp though but not able to flash supersu(tried 2.76, 2.79, 2.78 versions).

i know this error can be solved by flashing stock rom but will i ever be able to root?

i was running android 7.0 and using indian s7 edge
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] goblygoop:
I see
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] BDragonD24:
I'm so late lol. I was just getting ready to tell you that something V7 might've broken the call screen (As in it doesn't show up at all when the phone rings) And lo and behold V8, which fixed whatever happened, is up. Also the invalid recipient thing wasn't an issue either with V8.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] sonjohn1:
Anyway we can do away with the boot screen that says custom and shows the unlocked padlock icon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] psouza4:
Nope -- you used to be able to with Xposed, but this happens higher up in the trust chain than we have access to, even with root. This has been discussed in other threads so I'm not the expert here, but the answer was definitely a hard no because of the scenario.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] xBareBones:
http://imgur.com/l5gZqq4

How do I get rid of that bar along the top? It covers the clock and battery life.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] SanguiniusWept:
Settings > Developer Options > Show pointer location (turn to off)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Must4ngGT:
Sorry that what im about to say is not about your issue, but is your snapchat working when youre rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] xBareBones:
Alright, thanks!

I have not been able to get it running, no.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mikeyk101:
I did the Hotspot fix, then v2, v5, v7, and now v8. Each one went fine. However now under settings, I have 2 blank options. First one is under Phone. It is the option in between "Display and wallpaper" and "Advanced options". And then under Personal, it is the very last option. Any idea what I am missing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] SanguiniusWept:
On my unrooted phone, there is no option between "Display and wallpaper" and "Advanced options." The last option under "Personal" is "Backup and reset." It's possible that you're not missing anything but that extra lines were simply added into the menu.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Brickman221:
I had the same problem, snapchat works fine when rooted, but if you installed xposed you're gonna have a real hard time to get logged in. Snapchat doesn't like it due to the mods like snaprefs, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mikeyk101:
Looks like you are right. On Personal, right above the blank option, it is Backup and reset so it looks like I didn't lose anything. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jayfried:
I just flashed v8 from v2 and have this also in settings, tapped them and settings force closes. 1 question, is it safe to say I don't need kernel auditor installed while using the script?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Must4ngGT:
I was rooted and it didnt work so installed rootcloak and now im looking for the uninstaller of xposed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mikeyk101:
I'm curious about being able to ditch kernel adiutor as well...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Illogi.xbone:
Xtouchwiz does it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
You can use Casper.io instead of the Snapchat app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Wookiestick:
Need to be steered in the right direction for root

If I have version g930vvru2apd2, where should I start on the steps to get root? I would appreciate and thank/rep the person that helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] neilwashere:
Works for me but I had logged in when I was stock and when I rooted and installed xposed it was fine. Still good to go but I haven't installed root cloak or snaprefs. Just don't log out while rooted! Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] psouza4:
If you flashed V8, those menu items should be gone again. Double check that you really flashed V8?

If you're using V3 or higher of my flashable update for the Verizon S7, then yes. On every startup, my update runs a script that tweaks the CPU so you don't need a third-party app to do this.

I would follow my guide in the first post. Update to PE1, which is an incremental update to your PD2. You can do that by checking for OTA updates in Settings near the bottom of the list. Alternatively, you can also use my unroot instructions that will patch you to PE1 (but will erase all of your user data, including internal sdcard, so make a backup first). Then proceed with the root instructions as normal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] rdefino:
I cannot seem to flash stock image for my S7. I choose the 3 files in odin, but I get this when flashing. Any thoughts?

thanks

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

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

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> boot.img

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/004>

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

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Krog18:
If you use the search function for this thread you'll see many posts with your exact issue. The firmware in the OP is outdated and newer bootloader versions won't allow you to roll back. You need the same firmware version as your bootloader or newer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] rjs987:
Google Maps Compass will Not stay calibrated. This is really bothering me. I was rooted and did some of the fixes and even flashed Stangs rom but i eventually went back to stock. Since then my compass will not stay calibrated. I have done a factory reset and reinstalled maps app but i am still having this problem. Does anyone have any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] barndawg76:
Maybe try turning on the compass in the Edge screen and calibrate it? It might work. Just a thought.