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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] djdubyah:
Month later

Hi KillerClaw,

So it's been a month since your last post. Is this still preferred root for this device? My device encrypted storage upon setup wizard, don't know if i hit something or it did on own. Should I unencrypt before attempting root?

Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
It is the only root method so far. It is not required but you can unencrypt before rooting. Rooting while already encrypted won't cause any harm since /data is encrypted not /system . But I still recommend unencrypting so you don't run into any issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
Does this work for the latest November 1st update APK1?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] kimber1982:
Hello, I too would like to know if this is still the current root method and if there have been any changes?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] seattlestexan:
GeorgeNYer and kimber1982: The short answer is "no".

I did try this on my phone, and it acted like it worked (I could get the unlocked padlock with "custom") but I could never actually grant anything root access. That was when it was usable. The first round didn't get stuck in a bootloop. After I figured out that I didn't have root, I wiped the phone and started again, and again didn't get a boot loop, but did a factory reset anyway. After that point, it was too laggy to even try to use. I fought with it for a couple of hours trying to figure out a work around, but got fed up and DLed the APK1 stock firmware from Sammobile, and Odin'd the phone back to stock.

This is the first time I've used an non hacked phone since my iPhone 3G way back when. It feels really weird.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] jveewee:
i cant root my sm9307

i cant find any evidence that its even possible to root sm930t if there is somebody who can let me in on this big secret please indulge me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
Did the attempt trip your Knox counter?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] seattlestexan:
No, no Knox flags. Technically the engineer boot is official, even if done in a not so official way. Once I flashed back to stock APK1, it looks like it did right out of the box.

Sadly enough.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
Did you try everything in the video though?

https://youtu.be/GNInTlCpv8E

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I would try it myself but I'd hate to start over from scratch, I just wanna know if you tried all that is in the video, if not then I would try
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] seattlestexan:
What I listed is what I was able to do. I'm not certain it ever had root access. When it showed "custom" at boot, I couldn't grant anything root access. When it acted more laggy, like was described, the lag was so bad, it wasn't usable. Mind you, these instructions were written prior to the APK1 firmware that was on my G930T from new.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
It's smg930t, just search smg930t root max lee
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] troby86:
I can confirm that this method does indeed work. You need to be careful and follow the instructions, but it will root your device. You may notice lag after rooting. Just install a kernel tool and set it to on-demand.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
And Knox counter wasn't tripped??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] troby86:
Nope.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] kendonsh:
Did you try going into settings and changing it to allow all root access instead of prompting each time?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
ok last two questions, was your firmware the latest PK1 prior to rooting? and does this allow me to also install custom recoveries like twrp or clockwork??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
Custom recoveries will not be heading to the US S7 models until we get a unlocked bootloader... So no TWRP and this root works on all version except the nougat and nougat beta.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
Thank you for your input, I got it working fine, now how do I get rid of the hurricane icon and VoLTE on my notification bar? Also is my maximum and minimum cpu frequency suppose to fluctuate up and down in the trickstermod app?

ok I manage to get rid of the hurricane and VoLTE icons, now if theres a way of getting rid of the unstable fluctuations then I'll be ace
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] GeorgeNYer:
I want to revert back to full stock unrooted so I flashed the latest stock firmware via odin, is seems to have worked but I still have the unlocked custom icon when I power on my phone. How can I get rid of this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
What do you mean by unlocked custom icons? Please elaborate...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
If you are referring to the unlocked or custom icon on the boot screen, this probably occurred after you flashed the stock firmware and didn't select wipe data factory reset in the phones recovery menu.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] cellularticulate:
I've been wary to try any root methods because of how much brokenness was reported. What method did you use? I think a lot of T-Mobile users have been afraid because some of the guides over on the VZW forum seem outdated without any clear notice if they work for us. I think someone needs to post SOMETHING to our forums and I'm sure quite a few people will get in on the development bandwagon.

Also, what did you do for data backup? I've got really a lot going right now, but a fresh start might not be a bad idea.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
I use Helium by ClockworkMod to backup apps and app data. All the root methods for every variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 (T-Mobile,Verizon,Sprint,At&t, and Metro PCS) are the same. There is no difference between root methods they all require a modified kernel to be flashed to achieve root. However there are different steps you can take to increase performance and battery life after the root.

(BETTER WAY TO BACKUP IS SMART SWITCH... USE YOUR PC TO BACKUP)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Ralyks:
I tried rooting my phone, but after root was installed and the phone tried reboot something happened. Now it just constantly reboots and won't stop. I've tried flashing the stock t-mobile firmware, but am getting this:

SW REV CHECK FAIL system Fused 3 > Binary 2

Anyone know what's going on? or what I need to do from here?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] billa:
Just re-flash it with the latest full stock firmware, and that should fix the error.

G930U

http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=g930u&exact=1

G935U

http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=g935u&exact=1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] cellularticulate:
Why would you flash the universal firmware? It's not the same OS version as currently offered by TMobile
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
I don't know why that would fix it, but the universal firmware has less bloatware and is generally smoother than the T-Mobile firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] pippone121263:
Is it possible to try to flash an open firmware (like g-930f or others with qualcoom and unlooclk bootloader) on g-930t with qualcomm flash tools and so to have an unloock recovery?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
It is not possible they have checks in place to prevent this along with the fact that they have different cpu's. I could imagine you would brick your device doing this.

The only way I could think of would be flashing an unlocked bootloader for a Qualcomm s7 like the Chinese one, but we have a different bootloader versions and different partitions which would also lead to a brick.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] pippone121263:
Sorry, I am not a developer, (so maybe my question is stupid) but is it possible to format completely the partitions and make them fit with new bootloader and rom like the chinese ones or others unlocked?

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] KillerClaw321:
Well sure they can be modified, but we can't flash them because we have nothing to sign the modified files with. So flashing any modified file not signed by Samsung would lead to a brick.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] adolfo778:
sorry please delete
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
Here is the a full Odin tar files for offical MM*N920AUCU2BPE6*.....Especially someone not live in the US so that can't upgrading by normal OTA(like me live in China).....

https://pan.baidu.com/s/1qYviGos

https://mega.nz/#!8Ep0DRZA!jXd4QtMcmN47QIOQSHV8h0CqAc7aVMB5aR4VA_Zw1Pw

Unzip it and get five files.Using odin like this.

[IMG="Odin"]http://attachments.gfan.com/forum/201607/13/1236202i3z8r8l8fj2flhf.png.thumb.jpg[/IMG]

And then.....Waiting.....

[IMG="finished"]http://attachments.gfan.com/forum/201607/09/152152jv8ef9qmaearkv9j.png.thumb.jpg[/IMG]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] frome901:
Links are not working. And yes i copied them and searched.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
First link is the biggest storage in china,maybe you need resign a account......

You can try the second link, I think Mega can works.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
hope it works

i've this build number: LMY47X.N920AUCU1AOGG

base band: N920AUCU2AOJ1

Can it work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] frome901:
Ya i cant read Chinese so i dont know what is says
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Gary02468:
Doesn't your browser offer to translate it for you?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] frome901:
I had to change the setting to get it translate.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] 1Zero3forlife:
Figures, after 2 weeks of searching for this, someone finally posts it 2 days after I Sideloaded the update. Thanks for posting though!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Loudpak:
Just curious did it work for you? I haven't tried yet gotta wait till later tonight.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] frome901:
Im in California, so mine updated OTA but i like to have the files for back up just in case I do something i shouldn't and need to restore
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Loudpak:
what is the Noblete USA ATT. pit ? The other Firmware Files I have hadn't had a pit File .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
Remember we have root working for lollipop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Loudpak:
Teather?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
I flash it from PB2. You can download from Mega,then you can try it.Theoretically speaking,it can work in every build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
Congratulations....You can ignore it or use it in odin "pit" card which on left.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
Use Mega. Baiduyun is not friendly for person beyond China.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
At least on my cell phone,it works well.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Loudpak:
Okay yea I didn't know what it was for

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Appreciate it I been waiting for this firmware!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
Untethered.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] blane3298:
Where do we find this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] najib82:
I have unlocked sm 920a. After installing this will it become locked or not
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
Not released yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] blane3298:
ahhhh that makes me feel better lol. i was double and triple reading posts:eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] blane3298:
downgrading to pb2 just in case this is released!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
Really? Root?! Sure.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] marcvicel:
need help the key....

link mega working but need Decryption key to download,Anyone can help me the Key,thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
My phone is unlocked and nothing happened....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
I can't understand what happen.....Links works well on another computer.....

Maybe you can try this key **!jXd4QtMcmN47QIOQSHV8h0CqAc7aVMB5aR4VA_Zw1Pw**
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] marcvicel:
Yes,and now I login again the link and mega don't ask the Decryption code,I don't understand what happen,thanks you again:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] FarPhoenix:
didn't work on my phone.

after i flashed this and reboot it this screen comes up and says DRK field and flash ENG .wont boot up at all.my build number was PB2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
Update: works flashing all. There are some bugs! When you end the start configuration, check if there's the internet connection (data) toggle in the status bar! If there isn't just wipe all :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
No need to be rude, having root gives us the option to find a better way to root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
Not intended as rude. I just don't believe that there's a working way to root this particular phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] blane3298:
Have they ever let you down before?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
​

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/att-note-5-n920a-teather-root-t3356666

Read through all the pages.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
After flashing finished,i skip and skip all step.no sim,no wifi,no google acount,no at&t setting……Then,every thing goes well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
No need for me to read the pages... I know the benefits of rooting a phone. My Note 5 is probably my 6th or 7th Android phone starting with the Samsung Captivate back in the day. My phone was acquired using the AT&T Next plan and I have no intentions of doing anything that voids that contract (which would end up costing me in the long run).

To tell you the truth, it has been a bit of a challenge but ultimately relieving to not have root on this phone or custom recovery. I am no longer compelled to flash rooms every other day in order to try to fix whatever issues a custom rom would bring. This works but that doesn't...darn it! Lost something after flashing.... Haha, I have the newest version of Android. Sure wish the camera worked right... Etc. I miss these things sometimes but this phone is worth it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TechNyne66:
Never said anything about not knowing how to root. The thread has all the information about how to get the root to work. No knox is tripped so your warranty would be intact. Cool you been rooting since the captivate. I've been writing android scripts and root methods since the HTC TyTN.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
Hi all. 3 days after the first flash noticed something:

first, if i flash all, internet toggle disappear; if i flash after only the AP, the internet toggle reappers but the internal memory is HALF (16gb). Now i'm trying to see how much bugged is the first case, and if goes this way i will put lollipop back again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nutt_case:
Flashed this two nights ago and no issues at all here. Clean install of pe6.

Yes it wipes everything so backup first. Thanks to the OP for saving me some time:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] FarPhoenix:
could someone help me with this?

could someone help me with this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nutt_case:
Try reflashing...make sure you flash all four files are in there appropriate spot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] FarPhoenix:
Thanks

but i done see any place for pit file on odin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nutt_case:
You don't need the .pit file. Just flash the other four in there slots.

.pit file is only needed if the phones partition table is corrupt.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
Can you make a screenshot of your status bar toggles, Infosys, and signal strength? Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Russ77:
I'm on PE5, is there any way to flash this without Odin wiping everything?

I've flashed some updates with wiping and some without.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nutt_case:
No unfortunately not. I was on pe5 too and the only way to get to pe6 is either Odin back to pb2 and OTA up or now just Odin straight to pe6. I did the later. Either way flashing with Odin is going to wipe everything.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
had same your system but in Italy I had ONLY 4g... and drop down issue. Now after flash another time the ap, is like this. 3g works and H+ too. No signal issue for this sm-n920a unlocked. Thank you for your help!

Ps: the dbm of this phone are a bit low... -113dbm is close to a no coverage area
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nutt_case:
Glad it's working right for you. Mine is -103dbm and I'm less than 1km from a tower. My Note 3 is -96dbm in the same location.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
Do you think that this problem is for note 5, note 5 at&t or just some devices? In this days I will open the phone and test antenna, seeing if something can go better with some intervents hehehe. Someone can say me if had boosted the signal?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jellybear456:
I just simply want to go from pe5 to pe6 using this method, we do not need to include the .pit file??

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Did you just put in the 4 files and start it? Any need for the pit? Have you had any issues with the data toggle or anything not being present?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] nutt_case:
No, .pit file isn't necessary. Just flash the other four in there slots. As far as the data toggle goes I didn't have one to start with, but I believe that's covered a few pages back.

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There seems to be a lot of people that complain of poor signal issues so I think it's more than just a few random phones. Probably a symptom of the all metal and glass body without properly adjusting/modifying the antenna.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jellybear456:
Just flashed pe6 successfully, and was actually able to OTA to the newest BPG1 update.:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] iamthedj:
yeah i updated my n920a to BPG1 and the signal is terrible idk what i should do honestly just had to take this phone for a few weeks because i broke my nexus. ive been googling like crazy cant seem to find a solution
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jellybear456:
I've noticed the same thing... Signal is somewhat worse than it was prior to BPG1. Not sure what to do...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] iamthedj:
yeah tried diff apns etc etc i only get 1 bar most of the time
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] bsilvertab:
About how long did the flash take? I'm 25 minutes in and a little worried.

EDIT- Nevermind. Something was messed up. I disconnected and found a newer version of ODIN- and was successful.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ductruong91:
Have you that rom?

Share me, pls
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] trevonc91:
After flashing with odin its saying that I have to install ENG and that my DRK is missing... Afterwards I get the dm verity error. Im on OJ1 and wasnt getting the OTA at all so I tried this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] kwman86:
Need Help

Hi Guys, I use SM note5 N920A, I live in indonesia and i dont have MM update OTA for my phone, anyone can help me to give me a link for download firmware ? MM-N920A. Thanks before!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] OussamaTouahria:
Will it work on mine?

My phone baseband version is: N920AUCU2AOI6

will this work on it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] creedicd:
I take it this won't trip Knox?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Phone_fan:
Were you able to resolve any errors? I'm on OJ1 too and mine won't OTA. I'm wanting to do this update method, but don't want to screw my Note 5 up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] trevonc91:
No luck on my end. I just had to flash back and deal with it. Hopefully someone will figure it out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] creedicd:
Have you tried to flash/ODIN back to N920AUCU2APB2 (5.1.1) then updating via OTA? I'm about do go that route as I'm not really sure of the files in this post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] trevonc91:
I haven't. The files I found for PB2 were just update files used for sideloading. I haven't found a full PB2 odin tar. If you could send a link I'll try it right now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] creedicd:
This is what I used. It's not your typical Odin TAR, you have to download the package then extract the 4 files within. Using Odin 3.10 you put the corresponding file in each section. Double, triple check then flash.

Once the Odin is done I then used package disabled pro to clear at&t update app memory, and forced the OTA. You have to repeat the process with package disabled pro after each ota update.

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/note-5-marshmallow-odin-package-t3331843
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Navin.T:
Can any one help me to get BPG1 full stock update? Ima not in US. So i dont get the update...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
Doesn't is works when you flash your phone? Theoretically it can works on any phone under the PE6....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] WastedWrath:
Works!

This works great for me.

I have a N920A (ATT) and ordered it in the UK. Came with 5.1.1 have spent all day soft bricking it with various methods that didn't work.

Sideloading (can't read error) didn't work...spent about 5 hours trying different things (yes it was in the adb drivers folder)

Flashing back to 5.1.1 and all other versions didn't work except this one.

So relieved!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] smxwang:
Glad to say your experience. PE5 isn't offical model, using PE6 you can flash updating package to the latest model in your country.

PS: you can flash new package which was released in Oct. In this web:

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/n920a-mm-odin-package-n920aucs3bph4-t3477000

Using odin by same method.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Aaron. Edwin79m:
Pit

Do we use the pit file i am only asking because ive read somewhere that pit should not ever be installed maybe that pertains to something else or may i am just not thinking right . All i want to know is if we use it. And does this package go after N920AUCU2APB2 :o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] raistlin74:
Hi all,

just a fast question.

If I move to MM version, can I flash back to Lollipop if I don't like it?

As far as I read it was impossible due to bootloader.

Can someone confirm if I can flash back to Lollipop?

Thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] BEN263:
Hie i have the same build number and base band. Did you manage to get it to work??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kundinga:
Worked

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But don't update! 5.1.1 is more stable and there is root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] davidmejiam7:
Has anyone else experienced slow / overheating and lag after root. I must say I have not tried the 935U root guide but I followed all of the steps and set the cpu governor to On-Demand and other settings and it still feels slow. Also i must add to it the bad 1 day battery life I am getting out of it. Even with xposed greenify and forcedoze Android OS is sucking up battery even worse than stock. Anyone else who rooted their phones feel the same?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] whirl08:
Try interactive cpu governor.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] davidmejiam7:
I did, I have it set right now at interactive and it is ok, still a little laggy when turning on the screen and unlocking the lock screen, things like these which before root did not seem to happen. Thanks for your input