yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Ummmmmmm:
Can't get the first one to download, requires a program to be installed and an account to be created and after I did all of that it crashed while downloading twice on the free account. Said I ran out of data or something.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] treams:
Sprint 935P

Just want to confirm this works on the Sprint 935P without issues before i do this, i searched the thread but not many people seem to have the Sprint variant. my current software version is G935PVPS4APK1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Ummmmmmm:
If you updated it then it will not work. It changes the image and you will need to spend several hours downloading the correct image to get a working phone again.

WHICH SHOULD REALLY BE MENTIONED IN THE GUIDE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] treams:
i have a working phone now. i have not tried to root or unlock the bootloader yet. I am here to do just that. I want my phone rooted and custom roms, like i have had with every other phone i have had.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Ummmmmmm:
If you have an up to date phone with all updates installed then flashing these previous builds will brick your phone until you download a current image to flash to it which will take several hours. Afaik if you update your phone you are screwed and the guide doesn't bother to warn you about this at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Unlocking the bootloader ain't happening.......so the samsung built in recovery and flashfire is closest thing to custom recovery as your gonna get. As for the custom roms.......you will need to check out the stang5litre and Echoe threads to make sure compatible with your variant and what mods and such you may need in order to make the custom roms work. There may be someone else doing custom rom work on this phone, but those are the main two I'm aware of.

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Yeah you're correct about the guide needing a minor reboot. Psouza4 did some very valid work and for the most part still is so today. Outside of the returning to stock, stock firmware versions and download links, the guide works good and the information provided is invaluable. As for the out of date return to stock versions go, it's fairly normal for phones and tablets not being able to rollback firmware, at least once on a certain level, there's always a point of no return. Not to mention, even though the OP may be outdated, the thread itself mentions the exact same questions you asked with proper answers and new updated links at least a dozen times over throughout. And in fact, I've answered questions very similar and in the same ballpark as yours at least five times in just the last three weeks maybe.......and that's why I didn't give exact links to you this last time because it's getting repetitive to the point of nauseum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Ummmmmmm:
You've been so helpful and I hate to pester you with questions but I now have my phone working again with the PJ2 sprint firmware. Is there any way I can still root my device (I'm fine with doing a factory reset and losing all data if that will take me back to previous versions)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mattkilla420:
Yes you can. I have the latest firmware PI3 and I confirmed with stang yesterday that his ROM will work with my firmware . Root is possible on all firmwares AFAIK. Now whether a custom ROM will run you need to visit the thread and find out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
As long as you have the stock pj2 firmware to odin back too stock, in case of a hiccup, then you can safely try root knowing you have a contingency plan. The pi3 firmware may work to for backup plan because I think it's based on bootloader version, but don't take my word for it too quick. Once you have your backup plan in place then go for root.....Odin the engineering kernel and then run root.bat and when that works get flashfire from playstore and run the v15 fix or a custom rom like stang5litre or Echoe. But if not going to load a custom rom then definetly flashfire the v15 fix now, otherwise you may not like your phone in the meantime. Also reboot and recharge over night before you make any assumptions on performance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Ummmmmmm:
So I can follow this guide regardless of the version I'm on and it should work:

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-t3410424

I tried using the root.tar flash method in this guide and I couldn't get voice back even following the methods in the other guide so I'm just going to strictly follow the one I linked now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
I think you might be treading into uncharted waters. There is a group of folks that have had a hard time with the engineering kernel and root.bat and the sprint variant might be the one??? From what I've read, the kernel and root.bat will load but with all sorts of problems and the v15 fix method won't resolve the issues. Not sure if those users ever made any headway after most of them just returned to stock and left it at that. I think the verizon and AT&T work the best and not exactly sure how the rest fare. If I had more time on my hands I would read more than just these two main threads I follow and maybe I would know more than I pretend.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Jeremi187:
If u want to root the SM-G935P with then I would advise u to follow this guide.

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-flash-echoerom-sprint-t3472433/page13

That is of course if u want calls and text to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] treams:
Ohhh, well dammit
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Good find......everyone that's been asking questions about sprint phones needs to read this link and also the links it points too. Great stuff for sprint users. I also read in there that pj1 was troublesome and don't update to there for sprint users. So that should answer a lot of recent questions from sprint customers who have been following this verizon thread with difficulty. Sprint got there own root thread. Very similar to this verizon thread minus the simplicity. I can see why sprint users have been having so many troubles. I will say this though.....which goes for this thread and the sprint root thread, is that they both indicate the starting point as pe1 firmware which is no longer valid for almost everyone since the newer updates won't allow rolling back to the older firmware.....unless of course someone, way smarter than I, were to devise a method for doing so. Thanks again to the poster of these links for sprint customers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] thesandro:
Thanks for the great guide. For me using FlashFire did not work, the Xposed Installer always told me the framework was not installed.

Maybe it was because I had the zip file in the downloads folder. As far as I understand, this folder is on the data partition, which in my case is still encrypted.

After moving the zip file to the external SD and flashing using TWRP it worked.

Just posting this in case someone has the same problem.

Will also post it in the other thread: http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/guide-installing-xposed-framework-t3414718
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheSayaMan:
I'm assuming then that this will NOT work with the AT&T S7 Edge with Baseband APJ4. I don't want to mess my phone up. Thanks. If not, is there any way to root it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
If you can find the apj4 firmware file to download from Internet then your pretty much covered to return to stock in case of any soft-brick you might get from rooting.

Once you have that firmware to roll back to, then make sure you follow the guide closely using Princecomsy Odin, then the root.bat, and finish off with flashfire the v15 fix or go for one of the custom roms,

stang5litre

stang5litre Edition 5.0 s7e Rom For s7

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy...-edition-5-0-s7e-rom-s7-t3453441/post68492282

or Echoe

G935/G930-EchoeRom-Multi_Carrier_USA_Updated_11-5-2016

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-s7-edg...choerom-multicarrierusa-t3458535/post68612507

......recommending stang over Echoe, but read up on your own to be sure.

Search the Princecomsy thread-

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-att-g930a-g935a-t3410538/post67593578

for pj4 to see if someone has already been here before.....and search pj4 everywhere anyway, just to see what can be learned
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheSayaMan:
Since there is no APJ4 firmware for the AT&T, its not a good idea to try this. I'm guessing you will probably brick and I certainly can't take that chance.

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I did find the PJ4 firmware. Since I'm a new user. They won't let me post links. I'm not so sure this is still a good idea to try cuz if I brick, I'm screwed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Didn't you say you found the pj4 firmware.....if you have it then you should be okay to try for root. Not to mention you can probably take your phone to your carrier location to fix should something go wrong. The phones are pretty much indestructible with there own built in recovery and download modes, and AT&T is pretty good to their customers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheSayaMan:
They actually won't replace it because a custom lock appears on startup and they will know it was tampered with. I found out that the last build uses the same BL security 4 so I could go back to previous build. I tried rooting my phone and it was successful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Good job.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] infinitree@gmail.com:
I did try a factory reset. No dice. Just erased everything and root was still there. Not sure what you mean by stock firmware in Odin? Thank you for the reply!

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Any chance u can help me find the firmware image for the 930U?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] torr310:
Sure, here it is. There is another newer PI3 version firmware there too.

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] testmandk2:
I got a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Android 6.0.1 ( Marshmallow )

Root - thanks to chainfire ( CF-Auto-Root-hero2lte-hero2ltexx-smg935f.zip )

i downloaded from here (http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=3034811)

XposedInstaller_3.1.1.apk and

xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64.zip

tried to flash the zip file using FlashFire app. but nothing seamed to happen.

I am trying to avoid Custom Recovery

i just want to have Root and get Xposed Framework

just like when you get jailbreak and cydia on iOS devices

should i try to follow your guide ore is it pointless for me ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
I guess I haven't been keeping up with the goings on with samsung galaxy s7 root. I just thought the engineering kernel root method from Princecomsy and others was the only way to gain root for the s7. Am I wrong? I didn't even know twrp recovery was able to work on the s7....I feel really dumb. We are talking about usa locked galaxy s7 or s7edge here, are we not? Anyway, if someone can elaborate on this possibility or link to where the root method starts would be much appreciated. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] faslane:
Oh I meant I'd that didn't work you might try flashing stock firmware and re-rooting. Sometimes just a bad flash. I had horrible everything rooted so I reflagged U and didn't root and aren't going to whatsoever. Did all the fixes and tweaks (no noob here obv) and it was horrible. Factory reset reflagged, re rooted applied patches and fixes again and still horrible. Unrooted and running U it's the best it's ever ran, fastest LTE I've ever had and I'm definitely staying where I'm at. :) root is less needed more and more for what I do so for me I could care less if rooted. It'd have been nice sure but I definitely don't care.

Fas
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] PrimalYoshi:
After successfully following the guide and flashing using the debloater file, I still can't Make or receive Phone calls/Text Messages. Only thing that works is the LTE Data with the “Sprint" icon. Plus a permanent checkmark saying "Checking device status..." PLEASE HELP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Check this out.....http://xdaforums.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-flash-echoerom-sprint-t3472433/post68944055

it's for Echoe but read through and check links cause I think it has some good info. Also did you flash the v15 fix for 'any samsung galaxy s7'?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Jeremi187:
It' s good stuff.... Only way I know of to root the Sprint variant with the most recent bootloader. And I flash this thing like it's my job. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] crsavage1:
S7 Edge ATT bloatware removal?

I have been trying to run the script for optimization and bloatware removal using the general script. Flashfire seems to complete fine and after rebooting, all of the bloat apps are still there. I have tried to run it twice with identical results. Any thoughts to what I am doing wrong? I have rooted the phone successfully and made all the appropriate settings and ensure I followed the instructions...thanks for any insight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jkpianocomposer:
I recently updated my s7 to G930VVRU4API3.

Is it still safe to root? was redirected here from theunlockr, where it said that the software might not work on devices with newer firmwares.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] PrimalYoshi:
Yes I used the v15
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
If you read back about a week or so you should see the pi3 is rootable. But read for yourself and not my word just to be safe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Omel:
Hi

Will this work on SM-G935F

And will this trip knox ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jal3223:
Apparently someone over on the AT&T side has rooted the S7 Active (which could not be rooted with the developer kernel). Maybe we will see a proper root soon with no performance degrade.

The video is here : Samsung Galaxy S7 Active G891A rooted

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g891a-rooted-add-language-t3517199
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Is the method published now?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] brettdacosta:
Is there a PI3 stock odin file for the G930V?

And if so:

- Could I get a link to it?

- Could someone let me know if it works with the root method from this thread's OP?

Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] npos:
Here's the link... http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=&v=&q=sm-g930v

Not sure whether the method works for PI3... Apparently this was discussed (& confirmed?) about a week ago in this thread. I'm currently digging through posts to find that.

UPDATE: I don't see any such confirmation when I search "PI3" in this thread. Still digging through a search for the same thing in other xda forums, In the meantime, can anyone with PI3 on a G935V (or G930V) confirm what has/hasn't worked for them? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] brettdacosta:
Right - I couldn't find much earlier either.

Is the file that's found at the link you gave me all I need (odin it in PDA or AP slot) and nothing else is necessary to get back to stock?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] brettdacosta:
Ok - just tried it. I Odin-ed ALL the files from the PI3, and then proceeded with the OP process.

It worked. I can confirm it works.

At least for the Verizon NON-edge version (G930V). Hope it helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] npos:
Thanks... worked on my Edge as well (G935V on PI3).

And I found the following useful tidbit in another thread: To stop getting Security warnings saying that Unauthorized actions have been detected, freeze "Security Log Agent". (Thanks to MisterXTC)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheAtheistReverend:
Hey all! Been away for a long time, but might buy a Verizon S7 soon. This method works on the Verizon variant regardless of software version on the phone? Can we flash ROMs on Verizon phones?

Thank you, and SO glad to see this community flourishing!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Btw, here's a post on pi3 from 12/08....about a week and a half ago....just sayin ......

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy...t-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039/post69997334

I'm sure there's additional info with a little more searching.

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That info's in this thread as well. Make sure you all flash the v15 fix....or a custom rom like stang5litre or Echoe. All problems you might be experiencing will go away with the fix or rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] brettdacosta:
I did see that post, but it mentions checking with Stang, so I assumed it for a different rom or different root method than the OP.

I can follow some instructions, but I get leery when I deviate from someone's step by step instructions. I'm sorry - I need things spelled out to feel comfortable.

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Another question...

Does the fix / fix + debloat script in the OP only work with PE1?

I see the comment below talking about what it removes says wifi tethering with verizon is only fixed with the PE1 firmware, but I should be able to use xposed for that. Just curious if I can flash that script with PI3?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] npos:
Unfortunately that post doesn't actually address the things we're trying to figure out. So now we've added posts to this thread confirming that the root method in the OP works on V930 & 935 running PI3. You're welcome.

Next up is whether we can flash the fixes and debloat in the OP. The OP says specifically: "What's special with the Verizon-only files? We flash a patched /system/framework/framework-res.apk that bypasses Verizon's Wi-Fi hotspot tethering provisioning. This is only compatible with the PE1 firmware and only for Verizon." That patch is built into the fixes zip, and it appears others in this thread have had issues. Since we've got the PI3 file to Odin back to, we can get back to where we were if it fails.... but still wondering whether anyone has successfully flashed the fixes and/or debloat zips with PI3? Otherwise, the detailed instructions in the OP will let us do most of what the patch does, one step at a time (several nested levels of "Click to Show Content"). & THANKS again to the OP... the amount of detail in that post is remarkable!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
You want to flash the fix for 'any samsung s7' not the one for verizon.....once again if you read you will see the one for verizon is only for pe1, which nobody is probably running except maybe thru a custom rom....maybe? I understand this is a crazy long thread and no longer being maintained by the op and things are a little out of date and such.....so I can see there's different and conflicting info all over the place and the s7 is hella expensive and don't want to risk a brick.....but the phone is pretty hard to brick so no worries on that and I'm just giving some grief because I'm bored. It's all good and I've read every word in the 5 or 6 main threads on this phone so if you got any more questions glad to help.....really. And YES the OP did a great job.

Btw....I recommend stang5litre custom rom. Check it here:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy...-edition-5-0-s7e-rom-s7-t3453441/post68492282

If you flash that then no need for v15 or xposed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Jeremi187:
Is there a method (no root) to format SD card as internal/adoptable in Nougat?

G935P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] RaW D Coy:
would be great if they said it didn't work on g930F fuqing clowns...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] trung220491:
Please help me because I rooted my s7 edge as the instruction but now my phone keeps restarting after few seconds :(:(:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] saf4xdadev:
Is the g930f use the Exynos processor? I believe it does and also not compatible with this root method. I'm pretty sure that's also been asked answered and discussed throughout this thread. Also, no need to dis' on the clowns, they just tryin to make you laugh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
Odin back to stock. Then retry again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] RaW D Coy:
ye followed the max guy on youtube and he had a working root for the latest version of the s7
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] xDark_:
The only reason the Snapdragon variants got root is because this engineering boot image was leaked. You guys already have a unlocked bootloader, you don't need to use this.

Also, you're in the Verizon section. You do realize all US carrier/Hong Kong models use Snapdragon, right? Everyone else uses Exynos. Not OP's fault if you didn't research.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] that1guy3:
I'm having trouble installing xposed installer apk to my phone. It's a samsun galaxy s7. Can you give a more in depth guide on how to do so? Everything else worked wonders. Thank you for this highly in depth guide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Everhopefull:
Using this guide, I recently rooted my Verizon S7. Shortly thereafter I discovered I could no longer transfer files by USB, since the pull-down menu of selections usually available when I connected the cable no longer existed. So I attempted to return to stock and begin again, as that appears to be the recommended method whenever there is an issue with the rooted phone. However, when using the stock files shown in the OP and apparently hosted by the poster (and yes, for my particular phone and the MD5 matches), I cannot return to stock. Upon attempting to do so, the system will no longer boot, and says to use a maintenance tool available from Verizon. :( The only partial remedy is to again Odin the boot tar and get back to at least a semi-working phone. I also now have a warranty issue but without a stock phone, cannot return it. All help would be greatly appreciated!!