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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
So good to see you back in the forums buddy. I don't know about root for Binary 5 either, but there is a v5 Combination Firmware available. It might be rootable using the method for rooting the factory binary. Although I wouldn't test this unless you updated your device. As the Binary 5 Combination is still a "FA_51" variant. Which means the combination firmware is still 5.1.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
OEM unlock on an AT&T phone is likely not functional in the bootloader so it doesn't work. What is a Note V? I see it in Google but what is the Model Number in SYSTEM==>About device?

Thanks I will keep my eye out for the combination firmware for binary 5
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sahebsingh:
model number n920A .its a galaxy note 5 on at&t the baseband version is N920AUCS4EQL1. security patch December 1 2017. i am in india so i got the zip n flashed it via odin. coz i cant get the OTA update. and u got me wrong with the version binary 5 actualy i wrote 5 as (V) as my keyboard was not working. my note 5 is on 7.0 .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
Oh ok. Your baseband tells me you're on a binary 4 which is rootable using 1 of the two methods listed in this thread. Binary 4 bootloader has a huge vulnerability and there's a solid chance we can do something like what hashcode did with the Note 3 with his safestrap, but currently we don't have that yet. If someone puts out a proof of concept I will code it out for our device. But If you go to binary 5 you are boxing yourself in because by now most of the developer savvy users will have stopped updates so if any of this is important to you then you shouldn't update anymore then you have.

Samsung & carriers are twisting our arms. They update with the "new features" that will kill your battery + lag out your device so that you have to upgrade to the new devices so they can make $$$$. But if they just let us unload the bloatware we don't even use then we wouldn't need a new device. I was dumb to buy a carrier version phone, it won't ever happen again I can tell you that. From now on if I can't unload the bootloader I won't be buying the device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sahebsingh:
so the link u provided below can i try to root my note 5 with that method?? will it brick my phone ??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
Yeah it can root your phone to an extent it will give you powerful access to disable apps and install things as root user. But there is a policy still in place called SELinux which will prevent major things. It isn't likely that you can turn your phone into a paperweight because the bootloader is protected extremely well so you will have preloader commands. But during the learning process to do things like this putting your phone into a bootloop or soft bricking is very common for new comers, but don't panic.

After you complete the process I outlined it will take a couple minutes to boot it will have the AT&T logo on a white screen. If it hangs here for a really long time or it gets unusually warm this is a bad sign. Let's get the phone turned off so you can think.

Hard Reset: press Power + Volume Down for 7 seconds

Screen goes black: immediately presss Power + Volume Up + Home

Use Volume down to move to option Power Off then push the Power button to select it.

You can start over / try again by pressing Power + Volume Down + Home buttons again

or

Create a new post here and put my name in your post
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sahebsingh:
can i install custom firmware now on my note 5?? from android development section
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
Not yet, but it's a goal of mine still.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
I'd like to see the differences in the settings apk decompiled in the N920A and N920T. "OEM Unlock" doesn't seem like it is active in the bootloader, but that unlock option does play a role in the FRP Protection in Android still. Which is mainly what the combination firmware was intended to address, from my understanding.

The question is, how is wondershare mobilego exploiting the system enough to fully install a working SuperSu? Because I wonder about using a root app to initiate the system update process and hijacking it. Now that we have a full root on the device, we have more power than dirtycow allows easily. So maybe we can initiate a process to update the system still to 6.0.1, but we could hijack the process MITM style. It's been my goal since the beginning of the project on the 925V. The OTA process seems vulnerable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
I love talking Android TLDR

Delgoth I am not finished with the Note 5 yet but I want all the updating to stop before I invest a lot more time gaining deep access. I have studied hashcode's safestrap and I get "the just" of it. If I find a hole in the chain of trust in BL2 (bootloader2) of the last firmware Samsung releases I can almost copy his technology over to Note 5 making a SafeStrap for us also! Any hole we find is likely going to be available to all previous versions so one method will solve all and also I am convinced that all Samsung devices will now need to be defeated in a similar way due to Samsung's new policies on global versions of the S8 devices & beyond (i.e. they all have a locked bootloader, 80% battery if you root it). Meaning: it is my guess that soon everyone will be working on the same problem!!! I am further convinced the Note 5 is powerful enough that there is no reason to upgrade it is more of a "choice".. The Note 5 can run anything Android can throw at it if we can simply debloat it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Tamtung:
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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Tamtung:
I was able to downgrade from Nougat 7.0 to Marshmallow 6.0.1, but I have a question about after rooting with Mobile Go. After it says root success I do indeed have root, but only for about 5 minutes. After a short amount of time I lose root and I have to re-root. How could I keep root until my phone powers off, like the instructions say?

Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
Somehow it is patching itself now this is new and I don't know why. Not only that it takes longer to root again as time goes on. The best thing to do is make the changes you want to the phone very quickly and in the spirit of that I added a batch file that disables/hides/disables the main apps that I disable.. If you like gaming be warned I disable that and you can edit the batch file to remove those apps, you can see which one are games in the original post hidden comments. I am still playing with this stuff to solve our problem but I am reduced to learning ARM assembly programming so that I can reverse engineer the bootloader. Samsung/Google is forcing the world to become better in a sense though so there is that. I have no idea if I can actually get anywhere with this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Tamtung:
That's what I did originally using the commands you posted alongside the root instructions and disabled the AT&T apps, game tencent services, and the security services in your final step. As soon as I got root access I'd disable any app and/or service unnecessary.

But where did you upload the batch file, right now I'm on mobile, so maybe I just can't see it?

And don't worry, you're doing God's work here, do what you need, you've got the support of irritated AT&T Galaxy Note 5 users.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
I attached it to post #110 https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75842235&postcount=110

Thanks it's nice to know I'm not the only irritated AT&T Note 5 user :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Tamtung:
Sorry, I promise this is the last time I'll quote you...for now unless you have some dramatic breakthrough.

But since I was able to downgrade from Nougat 7.0 to Marshmallow 6.0.1, would I be able to downgrade further to 5.1.1 Lollipop to achieve the untethered root in the preface to the first post because my Baseband is v4?

(I'm new to the XDA scene so sorry for my noobish questions and anything, I have to start from somewhere)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] droidvoider:
It's ok that you quote me and ask questions. You can't really downgrade to actual 5.11 versions. We can use the factory binary to downgrade to 5.11 but then you don't have a dialer or any Samsung features. Someone mentioned installing mods using flashfire on the factory binary getting it to work, such as Xposed I think, but I to be honest I need my phone to be really stable so I haven't tried that stuff yet. To be clear I don't know what mods they were talking about, sorry if this answer is rushed I am visiting family.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Murtaza2040:
Dear friend Delgoth.

I really appreciate your hard work and gathering of knowledge off the internet and trying to consolidate into one post. but don't you think this was not intended for general user like me. I got lost into first paragraph of your article so much technical jargon. can you please simplify it so that most of us can understand. Much appreciated.

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Totally Agreed makes no sense at all, No idea what exactly are they talking about. Too Much technical Jargon !!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
How about this thought? If it is not understood, don't do it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] tivo559:
I tested factory. Binary and added some apps which mostly didn't work the way they should getting normal phone function were not available or complicated to add and get working (def wouldn't try if not prepared for bricking device a bunch) I know of with mods you can add a few apps but it's nothing like your OS system now and most functions gone root isnt full root even with mobilego you can't edit build.prop or most other essential file.... Also xposed didnt install for me either

I plan to keep testing but I've been busy with life recently (looking for work n doing odd jobs for $ to get by) plus it's annoying having to re enter every password and remembering which acct uses what email or pass lol but I have some free time today and this weekend so maybe I'll give it a go with some of the updated info and see what happens

Edit: xposed info
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] AKZMonster:
LOL, I had no issues. I thought this was pleasantly descriptive. First time rooter.

Maybe try asking a question?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
Yeah the first post, is as it is, to give first time rooters, some insights as to how to go about investigating root on their own.

In the very beginning I mention Post #110 that has the condensed guide for rooting. The rest of it is all the information left standing for Bootloader v3. A Bootloader Version 3 device would be a golden ticket at this point. There aren't many active technical users here anymore, so this thread and all of its posts are a really condensed series of google searches.

The basic instructions are at the bottom of the post. The technical jargon is optional for the most part.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kmays89:
Please help anyone

I'm not totally hip to everything y'all are talking about, but I would really like to know, is there a one click root for nougat on my att note 5, I've found a ton that use TWRP or Odin or whatever else, but the only time I've bricked a device is with Odin and I'm really trying to advoid that (duh!) But any help would be appreciated! I willing to take it to Odin if need be tho!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
For the N920A there has yet to be a One-Click Rooting Solution to be made. As it stands, ODIN is still required to downgrade to 5.1.1 Factory Binary.

The trick here that I haven't figured out yet, is revealing the way in which the current rooting process actually installs SuperSU. Because it really just comes down to setting the correct file permissions and ownership. The WonderShare Root app actually just finished up the Install SuperSu script I was working on over a year ago when The Greyhat Root Console was being developed.

At that time, I had the root at the command line. And I had root through reboots. But I didn't have root for my launcher. So I was stuck a bit. But the unstable root at that time, was VERY similar to the initial unstable root used for the Galaxy S8 before a system image was flashed over the factory binary.

The supersu.zip installer just wasn't designed to be installed by hand and the instructions aren't for everyone to understand. Each device has the potential to need the supersu installer to be modded, due to file locations and OEM permissions.

IT IS POSSIBLE to root the 6.0.1, don't get me wrong here, the WonderShare Root app proves this without a doubt. It is just a matter of figuring out how the supersu installer zip works more in depth and when. A lot of that is kept under wraps though. Much to our detriment.

I'm just honestly surprised that so many 6.0.1 have stumped so many devs. How is Android 6 still standing as a more secure OS than Android 5 or Android 7? It is very interesting indeed.

I'm sorry we cannot yet help on Nougat. But as time goes on there may be more news that leaks out. Remember it took 4 years for the Galaxy S4. It's taken awhile for many devices.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] tivo559:
There is no "one click" root, even if advertised, as far as most of us know you can achieve root if on ver 3 (for sure) or 4 (tethered root and others listed in this thread) if updated to 5 your SOL. I rooted on ver 4 using delgoth and droidvoiders methods also know technyne6's tether root works too but i hated giving up certain functions android 7 brought and mostly only wanted to debloat since theres vitually no cust roms cuz no one figured out full root while the device was relevant (i know some people want for hotspot enabling but for hotspot or tethering i have and recommend pdanet with foxfi and also have had package disabler pro (no longer on play but you can still get via http://www.packagedisabler.com ) side note if getting package disabler it is extremely important to backup device remove all accounts and on a computer enter a few lines of code (on website) in a adb terminal to make disabler have ownership rights its the only way to be able to disable apps without root. Hope that helps i know i added alot of extra but found those apps useful and figured id share

Edit: fixed technyne66 username
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] cliffythegamer:
Stuck on last step root-boot

Ive followed all the steps to a T and they all perform flawlessly except the last step. I run the root-install file and everything installs and as soon as i see the phone begin to boot up i run the root-boot file but it doesnt seem to work correctly. Some times the root is installed but incorrectly and other times my phone stops on the att logo and does nothing. Any suggestions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
Sounds like you are trying to use the tethered root method. Which build are you trying to root? I've never tried that method on a Version 4 Bootloader. So I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. The tethered root usually had a 50% success rate for me. At that time I had a a device with a Version 3 Bootloader, and I could use the ENG Kernel with the Combination Firmware Bootloader.

If you still magically have a Version 1 or 2 bootloader, you can fully root the device using Stock 5.1.1. Anything is possible almost on a Version 2 Bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whatheck:
SM-N920V (verizon)

so...will it work on verizon?

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So this is a temp root, right?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] cliffythegamer:
I was under the impression this was the method for the AT&T note 5 which is the N920A. Im on the v3 boot loader i think. Im not sure where to look exactly and i am using the tethered method should i not be? Is there an easier way?

Also i am on the ogg 5.1.1 build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
Yes, You can use the Wondershare Mobile Go app named in Post 51 and Post 110. It should be able to root your device as it is, permanently. You can also flash the 3APH1 sboot.bin from my google drive, and the PE2 ENG Kernel if you do not want to use Wondershare Mobile Go.

That 3APH1 bootloader from the PH1 combination firmware, is what will allow you to flash the ENG Kernel on a Version 3 Bootloader.

But you have to have a LP build installed like OGG in order for the ENG Kernel to boot up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] misterotaku:
This might be a dumb question...how do I check my bootloader version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] misterotaku:
Bootloader version says:

N920AUCS5ERD1

Is this still rootable?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
I would grab the Combination Firmware for the Revision 5 Bootloader and try the steps outlined for rooting the v4 Bootloader using combination firmware. As far as I know, no one has tried this yet and reported back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] appenheimerryanj:
Sorry if i'm a little late to the party but i'm not really sure where to start(also not to familiar with these terms you are using). I have android version 7.0 and (if this helps) build NRD90M.N920AUCS5ERD1

Also is there a way to root without deleting all of my data/files?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] misterotaku:
Can I get a link to that? Is it in your post? Only saw the Revision 4. Don't wanna grab the wrong one :p

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Also, droidvaders post said v5 would not work with his method. Is that what you were referring to?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
No. Not that I know of at this point.

Droidvoider's post deals with doing some root work using Android 6 Builds. So this will not work with his method. This is why you will need to try the instructions for rooting the v4 Bootloader, only using the v5 Combination Firmware.

The correct v5 Combination firmware you are looking for is: "COMBINATION_FA51_N920AUCU5ARA1_CL6053901_QB16472458_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar.md5"

It may come encased in a RAR file. I won't give out a link directly as it comes from a couple different places. It is findable, fairly easily.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] misterotaku:
Thanks I'm sure I can find it now.

Wasn't droidvoiders post for the v4 bootloader though? That's what I see in your post. Is there something I missed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] misterotaku:
I'm on 6.0.1 btw. I downgraded form 7.0. Is that going to be a problem?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] appenheimerryanj:
I know its not possible for 7.0. that's not what i meant by that. i mean that's my current update and i don't know how to downgrade, i don't know how to flash, etc...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] tekgurl:
Theoretically, once I'm rooted, I can install a stock, debloated 7.0 ROM. Am I correct?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
Probably not.

Rooting gives you full control over the files on your phone, not full control of what base software rom you can install. The phone will still have a locked down bootloader which will mean it won't accept any rom not signed by AT&T.

The good news is that after achieving root access, you can manually debloat the software which amounts to the same thing as loading a debloated rom.

Sadly you can't currently get root on v7.0 so the newest you will be able to manually debloat would be v6.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Lumakn1ght:
Noob question, but when you went back to nougat, I take it the bloat came back with it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
It does, because you flash the factory stock images, which contain the bloat you speak of.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] chrisz281le:
Im on Android 6.0.1 build MMB29K.N920AUCU2BPE5 does this mean I have a rootable binary 2 bootloader?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
With a Binary 2 (Revision 2) bootloader like you have then, yes. You should be able to flash the Engineering Kernel and do much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] kds23:
Can downgrading be possible on latest firmware
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Emendrael:
Hi everyone!

I've purchased a Note 5 (N920A) AT&T Unlocked on july, and I'd like to customize it with roms, like everyone :p

I'm on Android 7.0

Baseband : N920AUSC4EQJ1

kernel : 3.10.61-10809541

Hope theses informations help

What can I do with that? Root? Custom Rom?

Any help appreciated :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Delgoth:
Please check post #110 if you have not updated your device past bootloader revision 4. If someone can help me add to the factory binary's system image to make it more like a normal user build's system, then we can actually have a working 5.1 root for bootloader revision 4. Because we can root the combination firmware easy. But it is a very bare bones system. Yet with Root Capabilities, we should be able to customize the build to a large degree. Revision 3 and below already have perm 5.1 root.

But I honestly don't know where to start on that route. I feel like [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] would have an idea or two about how to take a combination no-ship build towards a build more release-like and usable. All I can do is go back to my Tab E and keep trying to build my own ROM until I know enough to come back to a few older threads.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] pingfring:
Root N920AUS5ERD1

Hi, I desperately need some help. Due to an automatic factory reset I lost all my videos and photos (that I care for) from my Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) that I got from AT&T. I tried almost all recovery software but they need root access. And I can't seem to find any rooting method for this Build (N920AUS5ERD1). I'm on stock 7.0 (if that helps). Haven't used the device since then...desperately seeking solutions. Please help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] laserfapper:
Hello, Delgoth

I've recently decided I'd want a rooted Note 5 and stumbled across this thread. I have gone through it a few times, but some things are a bit confusing. I just wanted to confirm a something before deciding to go through with this procedure.

I am on Android 6.01, Baseband: N920AUCU3CPHA, kernel: 3.10.61-8961126

I noticed you mentioned on post #24 that you can downgrade to either N920AUCU or N920AUCS, as long as its within your bootloader version. Would this hold true for me, being as I'm on N920AUCU3CPHA to downgrade to N920AUCS3BPH4 and thus downgrade via your OP?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Zaplutus:
Can this be used too root

Is this a possible way to get root on n920a maby

https:// source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01.html
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] bonzeno85:
This seemed like a good idea, have we tried it yet?

Hey Delgoth, I've been reading through this thread back and forth for about a week now. The title says it all, I'm just curious if you have gotten around to doing this yet? I'm just curious that's all. After all, I would be nice to have that 5.1.1 persistent root on my N920A. Anyways, thank you and all the other people involved in this for all your hard work.

:D:D

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