[ROOT] based off of Super leaky brother sprint method

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goonygugle

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**Sorry for the crude guide, If someone would like to rewrite it and make it more beginner friendly that would be great**

I will explain how i achieved root on my AT&T note 7 , This is based off of Super leaky brothers Sprint method found here http://xdaforums.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202

files needed , Im assuming you already have samsung drivers and adb installed

1. Sprint engineering rom https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236681
2. Modified Odin (this is version I used , im sure others work fine)http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/tools/ODIN/ODIN-modified.zip
3. ATT stock rom https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686679545610574
4. Sun7 files https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236679

process
1. Unlock developer mode , turn oem unlock and usb debugging on
2. Put Phone is download mode
3. Flash Sprint engineering rom
4. Once flash is complete and the phone reboots put it back in download mode before it boots (if not you will be waiting a while)
5. Flash all the files From the stock ATT rom except the sytem file , leave out the ap file
6. After second flash is complete wait for the phone to boot , it will take 20-30 minutes and may just sit at the samsung screen the entire time, .be patient
7. After boot is complete skip through all the setup process and enable developer mode and make sure usb debugging is on

Copied from freezas post

8: Open a command prompt where your ADB executable and sun7 folder are.
9: Verify standard root access by typing "adb shell" then "su" If successful, type "exit" twice to get back to the command prompt.
10: Push the sun7 folder to your phone by typing "adb push sun7 /data/local/tmp/su"
11: Change permissions of contents in su to 777 by typing "adb shell chmod 0777 /data/local/tmp/su/*"
12: Launch adb shell by typing "adb shell"
13: Change directory to su by typing "cd data" "cd local" "cd tmp" "cd su"
14: Gain standard root privileges by typing "su"
15: Execute the SU script by typing "./root.sh"
You should now be rooted , Everything I use appears to function as it should , I dont use samsung or android pay so i dont know about those

***none of this is my work , this was just me messing around with the work of others so if you use this then head over to there threads and give them a like or a donation and As always this is do at your own risk, Its your phone and not mine and im not responsible for it.

Im pretty sure this same method could be done with all u.s. models and there stock roms but I dont have those devices to test
 
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goonygugle

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Awesome, thanks for putting this together! So technically, this should work for all variants correct?

yeah it should , I would download the stock rom for the variant your using and use them files after the Sprint rom flash and leave out the ap file, but if you used my exact method it would also work but you may lack your carrier features. but as always do at your own risk
 

goonygugle

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Nice! I just read up on the type of rom it is (pre-carrier release) how is the performance and battery life so far? Any over heating or lag?
Smooth so far , I cant really comment on the battery life as of right now because it been plugged in while i have been working on it , ill report back if any issues arise
 

mhill1986

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I want to know about this too. The root on the S7/S7 Edge was laggy as hell, I couldn't use it even after some workaround fixes.

I'm using this root on Sprint, and it is WAAAY better than the s7 root. No lag for me and from what I can tell, no battery or heat problems. After installing all my apps, I decided to do a quick Antutu test, and I got great results. YMMV...:silly:

Only thing I'd be concerned about is possibly losing VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. Not sure, but it seems like you'd be lucky to get those going.
 

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I'm using this root on Sprint, and it is WAAAY better than the s7 root. No lag for me and from what I can tell, no battery or heat problems. After installing all my apps, I decided to do a quick Antutu test, and I got great results. YMMV...:silly:

Only thing I'd be concerned about is possibly losing VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. Not sure, but it seems like you'd be lucky to get those going.

Maybe you should try flashing the CP, BL, and CSC from an official Sprint rom? That might restore Volte and wifi calling for you? Also, thanks for giving feedback on the root!
 

mhill1986

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Maybe you should try flashing the CP, BL, and CSC from an official Sprint rom? That might restore Volte and wifi calling for you? Also, thanks for giving feedback on the root!

It is tough to say because the Sprint release firmware didn't even have Wi-Fi calling as an option (Sprint just flat out doesn't have VoLTE)...anyway, I won't clog up the att forum with a bunch of Sprint talk. Wish you all the best.
 

ProFragger

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Stupid question guys, but:

1. Are we able to use Samsung Pay with this non-Knox tripping root method, while Rooted?

2. I assume we won't be able to keep root in the future, when Samsung releases new firmware and patches this exploit? Or does EngBoot mean we can always flash the latest system.img?

3. With this exploit in place, would you guys still consider buying the International models without warranty, but with better dev support? Thanks!
 

Tikerz

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Stupid question guys, but:

1. Are we able to use Samsung Pay with this non-Knox tripping root method, while Rooted?

2. I assume we won't be able to keep root in the future, when Samsung releases new firmware and patches this exploit? Or does EngBoot mean we can always flash the latest system.img?

3. With this exploit in place, would you guys still consider buying the International models without warranty, but with better dev support? Thanks!

Read the OP here. It answers all of your questions.

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202
 

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    **Sorry for the crude guide, If someone would like to rewrite it and make it more beginner friendly that would be great**

    I will explain how i achieved root on my AT&T note 7 , This is based off of Super leaky brothers Sprint method found here http://xdaforums.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202

    files needed , Im assuming you already have samsung drivers and adb installed

    1. Sprint engineering rom https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236681
    2. Modified Odin (this is version I used , im sure others work fine)http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/tools/ODIN/ODIN-modified.zip
    3. ATT stock rom https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686679545610574
    4. Sun7 files https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236679

    process
    1. Unlock developer mode , turn oem unlock and usb debugging on
    2. Put Phone is download mode
    3. Flash Sprint engineering rom
    4. Once flash is complete and the phone reboots put it back in download mode before it boots (if not you will be waiting a while)
    5. Flash all the files From the stock ATT rom except the sytem file , leave out the ap file
    6. After second flash is complete wait for the phone to boot , it will take 20-30 minutes and may just sit at the samsung screen the entire time, .be patient
    7. After boot is complete skip through all the setup process and enable developer mode and make sure usb debugging is on

    Copied from freezas post

    8: Open a command prompt where your ADB executable and sun7 folder are.
    9: Verify standard root access by typing "adb shell" then "su" If successful, type "exit" twice to get back to the command prompt.
    10: Push the sun7 folder to your phone by typing "adb push sun7 /data/local/tmp/su"
    11: Change permissions of contents in su to 777 by typing "adb shell chmod 0777 /data/local/tmp/su/*"
    12: Launch adb shell by typing "adb shell"
    13: Change directory to su by typing "cd data" "cd local" "cd tmp" "cd su"
    14: Gain standard root privileges by typing "su"
    15: Execute the SU script by typing "./root.sh"
    You should now be rooted , Everything I use appears to function as it should , I dont use samsung or android pay so i dont know about those

    ***none of this is my work , this was just me messing around with the work of others so if you use this then head over to there threads and give them a like or a donation and As always this is do at your own risk, Its your phone and not mine and im not responsible for it.

    Im pretty sure this same method could be done with all u.s. models and there stock roms but I dont have those devices to test
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    Called Samsung and att. They are not gonna send anything. They are doing a 3 week investigation and the replacement is not automatic.
    I spoke to a AT&T Supervisor few minutes ago 1 to 2 weeks they will have the new Note 7 and all i have to do is walk in my AT&T store and they will take it and replace it with the new one, even if i preorder it online the store has to take it and give me a new one, or supervisor said i can go to my store and with no fees at all can replace it with any other phone like the S7 Edge, so i hang up and to be sure that the supervisor was telling the truth i went to my store just now and told them can i exchange my Note 7 for a S7 Edge she said yes since it's a global issue they will exchange it , but of course i didn't was just checking if it was true, and it is, the girl in the store told me once they get the new Note 7 i can bring mines to do the exchange, just thought i update you guy's on here.

    Running On Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930A Wicked Dark Carnage Edition Theme
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    Hey guys just wondering if you guys got wifi calling and volte to work yet ? We got it to work on tmo forum.... and maybe you guys can do the same process to get wifi calling and volte to work after Flashing sprint userdebug ....and push sun7.zip .... sorry if you guys already figure it out.


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    All I can say is that there is a lot of patient people on this forum. You guys are answering questions that are just... you know.... Cheers.

    And about that Note 8.....
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    Oh god please don't let this happen, I just switched to ATT from Tmobile..................................

    Welcome to AT&T.