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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] KJThaDon:
Now 3 times my phone has bootlooped at tmobile screen within the last month...Have to format everytime...How can I avoid this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] bzzybfrm313:
I would like to know also...all it does is vibrate on the t-mobile screen? I had to Odin back to PG1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] anrchy666:
Turn off security policy auto updates in settings...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] goofwear:
can we do on the fly kernel patching either temporally or permanently and have it run a new modded / rooted P8 kernel? IF we can do any of this can we then disable dm verity and or signature check.?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] MrSpradlen:
With Nougat slowly but surely on the way, is it really worth it to try and root right now? If so, what features are you using to make it worth it? I haven't seen a whole lot to convince me to root my s7 edge but then again I haven't asked what would make it worth it either. I'd like to have actual hands on users thoughts and reviews than any of the websites opinions.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] billydroid:
IMHO, it isn't worth it. The battery drains and performance issues outweigh the benefits. If we get another root method without the eng_kernel , then I would root again.

There are things you can do to mitigate the issues with rooting right now. Even still your device will not run like it does 100% stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] MrSpradlen:
That's what i thought. Didn't want to go through the whole process for it to not be worth it. Thanks for the reply.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
If you have a good install, there are no battery or performance issues after a few minor tweaks. However, many have not had the same experience so not everyone is happy with the results.

After having to rebuild before I rooted, Smart Switch was not a very satisfactory tool to restore all apps and settings. After rooting, FlashFire is a better tool for doing that as well as titanium for individual apps. Have also added a few Xposed mods that also helped with battery life and some other system tweaks.

I also am on TEKXv2 - which had some additional features and mods, but the OP has apparently abandoned it, so no updates on the horizon. Am currently waiting on v2 of Echoe ROM. I have used their ROMs before, and v2 should be out soon.

So for me and many others - it was worthwhile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] MrSpradlen:
After going through all that though, was the difference between stock and that firmware good enough of a difference to root? I like governing my phone and having complete control. On older android devices it was definitely worth it. With the s7 edge it seems good enough without having to tweak. I guess the thing I'd like to know the most is having the extra control make it an even better phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] billydroid:
I've tried evethying and the difference is glaring. Attest for myself anyway.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] crashnova:
Just switched to the edge from the v10... On t-mo obviously. Anyhowe I got hit with an Ota almost immediately. Paused it and didn't continue the download so I'm not sure which version of software it is but my question is if I take the Ota would I still be able to root?

Attached is a screens hot of the version I'm currently on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] bzzybfrm313:
Yes you will still be able to root...you will just be on latest G935TUVU3APG1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Netconn:
Go ahead and let all the updates load, to PG1. After it's done you can root. That's what I did, worked just fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
If you simply want to root, just let it update. If you want to install TEKX ROM modification, it has to be on PD8, so don't update. Chck in settings and see what you are currently on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] mareeah619:
:highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] MAHkiller:
I've been keeping up with this root method ever since it was discovered for the 935t. I'm on version pg1 and would like to know if I'll run across any Major issues after rooting and if so, any easy fixes that a noon like me will be able to fix. I've rooted all my devices I've had and have never had any issues (unless of course buggy roms, but that doesn't count.)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] anrchy666:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3427600
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Phinatic:
Not sure if it's just my device, but since I've had it rooted,(almost three weeks, rooted for two and a half) after a week, I will start getting Amazon music, google play store and Instagram all crash. When I reboot, I enter into a bootloop and have to reformat. Not sure what the deal is, but it's really kinda annoying. Gladly I have TiBu and can just restore things, but having to do this once a week SUCKS.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Did you root without wiping first? i did without doing so initially and had major issues. After starting with clean install/root - no issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Phinatic:
... This isn't a thing. If this was going to cause problems, it wouldn't take a week to be an issue.

Also, after checking the forums, I'm not the only one with this happening. There are a few others with this exact issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] anrchy666:
Did you turn off auto security policy updates in settings?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Phinatic:
I hate when they bury this stuff. lol. I just came from the Note 3 with CM, and been running CM since my HTC Thunderbolt. Many thanks for this man. I figured this was the issue, but I didn't see any options under the update tab.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] djr4x4:
Went back to stock unfortunately.. Just was not happy with the performance/bugs while rooted..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] id4rox:
I agree. I've been annoyed at the performance issues for a while now, thinking about going back to stock. This whole experience has been an eye-opener for sure, I will be much more inclined to order an international version for my next phone, this is bologna. Not important enough to sell my $800 device for an international version, but for the next phone I don't want a t-mobile branded device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Hawkhell:
I tried this method and it kept freezing on the T-Mobile boot screen. I flashed stock firmware and it constantly says IMS services stopped working. What do I do to fix this? Thanks for any help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] djr4x4:
Try this one.. This is what I used to get back to fully stock..

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8XOzCwvd-_VaTlYWk9DSlZkQUU/view?usp=sharing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] SooHooStuff:
Lost

I am very new to this, and I understand great how to root my phone, but I was totally lost when I started to read this section. Is there an article that has a step by step process on how to do this? Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] geor9iaboy:
*Face Palm*:eek:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] itzsnookums:
also, turn off voice over LTE, its amazing now i can make phone calls
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] SooHooStuff:
I was just asking. If there's none there's none. No need to make me feel like more of an idiot than I already do
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
Still Confused On How To Root?

If you are reading this because you still can't figure out how to root then you probably shouldn't even bother.

But in case you insist:

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The reason why I don't think that you should is because it seems fairly obvious that you're new to this. Which is fine. It also seems fairly obvious that you haven't really spent the time and effort reading about it. Which isn't really fine. We've had root access for only two months and just look at the Q&A section and how many people ask for help. Also note, that many of the questions are the same questions over and over again. Some of the members (I'm hardly except) get annoyed by the same questions asked over and over again by members claiming that they have read and searched the forum. I mention this to you because IF by chance you do decide to root, then you'll likely have questions. Questions that have all been asked before. Which is going to get members irritated. Which is going to make you feel like crap. We're trying to avoid all of that here.

But... if you're fine with all of that then go for it! But PLEASE for the love of (whatever deity you prefer) read, search and research. XDA isn't your only source of information either. I just gave you a Youtube link! :)

p.s.

Do NOT even bother to attempt to flash anything that is not intended for the S7 Edge Qualcomm device. More than likely, it won't work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] :
I'd advise you to read it over again. But a simple instruction

Download the files needed .

Unpack if needed.

Open Odin and select the tar with in the AP section.

Reboot into download mode (volume down + power at the same time.) then select start. If your phone doesn't get detected search for Samsung mobile drivers and Samsung developer site will most likely display in result. Once installed your most likely need to restart your device in bootloader mode again and plug cable in. Then press start.

But remember. Your warranty will be void (most likely) and knox flag will be triggered which means you cant use knox features.

When downloaded root files

You can place the files wherever you want. Just make sure you enabled the developer settings on the phone and adb debugging enabled in there.

Once you extracted the files. Open up the command line (cmd) just type cmd in search and it'll pop up.

Then while in terminal. Write cd *here goes the path to directory

Simplest way is to just write cd and drag the folder into the cmd window. And then write root.bat

Hope this clears it out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] SooHooStuff:
I understand how to root and all that, I just didn't understand that last part about how to get rid of the heat and lag.

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I understand how to root and all that, I just didn't understand that last part about how to get rid of the heat and lag. Thank you for the YouTube link!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] h.nocturna:
There is another thread here regarding common issue and fixes in the same forum. Try the fixes there. It won’t get you back to stock performance, but it will be a lot better than it is right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] :
Ah okay thought you didn't understand root procedure
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
You will have to do more searching/reading. The biggest paragraph tells you how to adjust the kernel settings with the app that was mentioned. Install it from Play store, open it, go to the CPU section, and these instructions will become evident.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] SooHooStuff:
Thank you! I went to different website and I think i know what I have to do now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] kungfu71186:
I actually have both. I've been thinking about going back to the tmobile version. The international phone doesn't have WiFi calling and the signal is a little weaker on the international version.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
i ain't rooting until someone find a more stable way to root...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
I blew up a custom ROM and it only took a few minutes to re-root last night. I had been rooted since early July and no issues with root. Most "root" issues are due to other mods and flashing issues.

If you try rooting, it is not hard to go back (that was my first step above and the rooting was next). Just go one step at a time and be sure everything is working OK each time. Do the kernel adjustments right after rooting.

Before rooting, make a backup with Smart Switch. After rooting and letting everything stabilize. make a FlashFire backup including the internal SD before going further with mods or Custom ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] KryogenikX:
Ill root when all I have to do to get root is flash supersu in recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Then you will never root this device - period. It's called locked bootloader - unless you can get Samsung to unlock it for us.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 2k10MBC300SPT:
For some reason, I cannot seem to get the super folder to be recognized in CMD:( anyone can assist?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] thegameksk:
Is PD 8 the best to use for this? Will I be missing anything from the most recent firmware?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
PD8 is best if you want to flash the other ROM - plus it works ok on Echoe ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
thanks, i think I'm goona try it... btw are you using a tmo version??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
If your carrier like mine that is tmo and you have a locked boatloader - you should only use that one. If you are going to do Echoe, be sure you select it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
so echoe is the only custom rom available?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] anrchy666:
With current tmo firmware and active yes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
mine is APG1, so I'm good to go?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] anrchy666:
Yep.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] thegameksk:
Do we have to factory reset before running this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] egren58:
I don't understand how the not 7 is ahead ruled and the s7 never got an actual root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Hadn't heard much about the Note 7 (other than it bursting into flames - God is punishing Samsung for locking the S7's bootloader), so are you saying it came unlocked or that they already have a stable normal boot scheme?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] egren58:
Yup is rooted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
Can you please direct us with some kind of proof that the Note 7 has an unlocked bootloader? Please.

Because with all of my reading on the subject, I've reached the conclusion that although their rooting method is somewhat different, they are still stuck with a locked bootloader. Just like us. So please share with us where you found the bootloader is unlocked. Thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] :
He only reeferd to that it's rooted :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
That's not how he was making it sound. It makes it seem that the Note 7 has something that the S7 doesn't.

Both have root. Neither have an unlocked bootloader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Daddy Long Legs:
Is this only for the edge or can I do it with the regular s7 from t-mobile
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
when you download the files,there's a file for the edge variant and a file for the regular one... the procedure is simple...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] StartingLine:
I just picked up a T Mobile S7 2 hours ago, i'm very familiar with rooting and installing ROMs. I have followed all instructions for an S7 root and it fails every time. Is anyone else experiencing this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Very surprised, as it has taken many to root without any issues. i would double check all your steps - plus be sure you used the specific firmware listed on the OP. making sure you have everything in the correct ADB folder is very important.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] StartingLine:
I got it, i was mistakenly trying to install the Edge file
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Leader2light:
Do you need to reset phone after rooting?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] StartingLine:
It's always a good habit to do that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] vipercoyote:
is there a full root yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Binary100100:
Bootloader is still locked.

Welcome back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
shame is locked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] TheArtiszan:
I still have been debating if I want to do this or not. Since my phone is slowing down and I will probably need to reset it again, I have been pulling together the information on root for this. To be correct though, that since this is still using the Eng Bootloader, Knox is not tripped with this root method right? And will work on PG1 right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Yes to both questions.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] mmeeeekkss:
how is root as a daily driver ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
It worked ok for me with the recommended tweaks. Then I went to the TEKXv2 mod and now echoe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] mmeeeekkss:
battery life the same ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
which tweaks,mine is getting overheated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
setting the CPU governor to on demand is the biggest, plus set the minimum frequencies to 307.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
thanks imma try that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
So I was able to do the first step and it successfuly rebooted and now shows custom but when I type root.bat in command with my phone connected it says waiting for device and doesn't do anything. I'm not new to rooting at all this is like the seventh phone I have can't seem to figure this part out.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Make sure everything is in the same folder.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
Right, everything is and still nothing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] izzibew26:
what happens when you type "adb devices"

and "adb root"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] 6eral:
check adb debugging is on,mine went through after a min or two waiting
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
It is on. I'll let it sit for a minute or two and see of that works too

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Ah OK for some reason it says the device is offline. Even though I have USB debugging enabled etc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] izzibew26:
Did it ask for permission to access your device, maybe try another cable, see if anything pops up when you plug it in. May have accidentally denied access from your computer. Toggle the debug setting and watch your phone screen. Allow access if it asks, then check adb devices again. Can also reference this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2247471

Sent from Uranus, the only planet with a ring on the inside
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
Did that and it finally found it. May also be because I'm running parallels and sometimes osx will try and overide me choosing to have windows be where I want it.

However now when it rebooted su needs to be updated but the update keeps failing using the normal method and I don't have twrp
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
Should not let it update - adb it again
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] izzibew26:
and make sure you have auto updates turned off in the playstore.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
Always.

I'll adb it again when I get home.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
Hmm OK it worked but when I use root checker it shows I don't have root and none of my apps that need root work either.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] izzibew26:
Just a guess but you might need to uninstall SU. not sure if the script removes an existing version.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
I'll try that and update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] izzibew26:
Any luck?

Sent from Uranus, the only planet with a ring on the inside
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
No joy. I uninstalled everything and did the root.bat still not working. Strange. Yet I get a warning saying that I'm rooted
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] izzibew26:
Did you just Uninstall the app full unroot from the app? or did you open the root.bat file and delete the files from the other locations as well? I suppose the worst thing is you might have to flash again, but if I remember correctly you can use your home_csc to keep your apps.

Sent from Uranus, the only planet with a ring on the inside
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
Hmm I reflashed after I did full unroot and it didn't work but this time when I again went to full unroot I restarted my phone and now I have root. ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] givmedew:
I hate to be that guy... But I've read the first and last 10 pages and it all seams to be the same stupid questions and statements over and over.

Some info I'd like to know and probably answered.

Does this really burn an efuse? I have a galaxy lease and am worried if I root I want be able to get this back to stock. I've been rooting since 2009 and efuses where introduced in 2010 but the last phone I had that contained one there was a way to clear it.

Does Samsung pay work once the phone is restored?

Is there any info on improvements to the lag issue? I understand how to improve it that is quite clear to me but you'd think that in 2 months if that issue was going to get resolved it would be.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Dbzadct:
I've read through the whole thread, and you're right there is a lot of repetitive/useless information.

But to am answer your questions.

1. There is a way to revert back to stock (unrooted)

2. Samsung pay does not work

3. And there is are ways to improve the lag but no permanent fix.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] gaww:
If you go back to stock, you should be able to use Samsung Pay again, as this rooting procedure does not trip KNOX.

I have been using rooted ROMs since early July and with the suggested kernel tweaks I and may others have not experienced significant lag (and AnTuTu scores are within 80% of stock - which is expected on deodexed ROMs compared to odexed ROMs).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] ScottBroker:
I want to unlock my phone with the T-Mobile unlock App, I am rooted running Echo. When I try to run the app, it says my device is not supported.

Do I need to return to stock in order to unlock it? If so, could someone send me the proper link to odin back????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] whymista:
Samsung pay won't work but android pay will. And I have not seen any lag since doing the tweaks in the other thread where the guides are