Verizon Root Guide (Knox still good)

[NeoandGeo]

I just came in to say **** whoever thought the D/L site in the OP was a good idea. Why would you host files on a POS spam adware/malware site? One that doesn't even have the files available currently to boot.

 

[gameplaya2023]

Came back to see if anyone found a way to root and I updated to QC5 already. Does anyone know if this works on the QC5 update?

 

[camperboy1000]

Came back to see if anyone found a way to root and I updated to QC5 already. Does anyone know if this works on the QC5 update?

No this is the marshmallow version of rooting. Go here if you want to root the nougat update: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-method-nougat-t3566978 (credits to @jrkruse)

 

[Demicos]

It is unfortunate that the initial link doesn't work because I am unable find the necessary .tar anywhere else on the internet to root my Samsung Galaxy S7 with build G930VVRU4BQG1.

If someone has the necessary files please let me know / send them to me. I would be more than grateful.

 

[Demicos]

Still need the files necessary to root my Samsung Galaxy S7 -G930 (NOT EDGE)

I have build number NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQG1

I was contacted by someone awesome who had the files for the edge but unfortunately I do not believe those will work.

 

[scottlindner]

I suspect the files will work other than the stock ROM files in case you hose your phone. I did find the files were packaged a little differently so the exact line by line usage is slightly different from the top post, but the essence should be the same.

 

[Demicos]

Yeah, it immediatly fails when attempting to change the AP to "Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR" - Below is the Odin log.
If you're insisting it will work, do you mean I am going to have to change the full firmware via all the files within the "G935VVRU4API3_G935VVZW4API3_VZW" folder first, then attempt to root? Which would essentially be tricking my phone into believing it is a Galaxy S7 Edge?
Will that even take or will it fail immediatly? Sorry for the skepticism.

Odin Log~

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

EDIT: I think the best bet would to probably change my phone to an older build which has been verified to work when being rooted but that is a whole other quest within itself.
EDIT2: So attempting to intstall the original firmware of an S7 Edge fails immediatly as well, although it was somewhat expected.

 

[awab228]

mirror link

this link http://d-h.st/PK3q is not downloading anything , can anyone provide me with a mirror ?
thank you

 

[androidnoob09]

I have an SMG935V but it's on frp and when I tried to downgrade it to marshmallow it won't let me Odin keeps failing. I heard you have to have OEM unlock on but how can you do while on frp?

 

[estradarj92]

is it jsut me or is everyone else sick of these damn files behind fu****g adwalls

 

[Thorgasm]

Do not download it has a virus

I clicked on the" download these files" link and recieved a virus.... Who ever did this is a dirty s.o.b. !!!

 

[Bigwood85]

if you d/l the eng file and flash via odin and run this guys run_me.bat file it will unlock frp then you just flash back to your stock firmaware itll be unlocked. Theres a bunch of different guides to look thru but ive used the engineering firmware and the run_me.bat file to unlock an sm-g935t, sm-g930p, and sm-g930v.
Here is the link to the FRP unlock files
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/how-to-bypass-frp-galaxy-s7-possibly-6-t3622126

I have an SMG935V but it's on frp and when I tried to downgrade it to marshmallow it won't let me Odin keeps failing. I heard you have to have OEM unlock on but how can you do while on frp?

 

[zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx]

Stupid mod closed G930V thread and redirected here to DIFFERENT phone (G935V). As I'm aware, often Edge and non-edge variants do NOT have same instructions. Stupid mod, stole advice I could have read if they wouldn't have closed that thread.

So now I have to ask will this work on G930V?

Can I root G930V or should I quickly cancel my order?
Edit: I canceled order. I won't order it until I am sure I can root. It is a 100% DEAL BREAKER to not have full root.

Hope someone tells me so I know whether to buy it or not.

 

[Darth]

Stupid mod closed G930V thread and redirected here to DIFFERENT phone (G935V). As I'm aware, often Edge and non-edge variants do NOT have same instructions. Stupid mod, stole advice I could have read if they wouldn't have closed that thread.

So now I have to ask will this work on G930V?

Can I root G930V or should I quickly cancel my order?
Edit: I canceled order. I won't order it until I am sure I can root. It is a 100% DEAL BREAKER to not have full root.

Hope someone tells me so I know whether to buy it or not.

 

[zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx]

huh? Your meme is not relevant.

 

[riodelmar]

eng boot file?

Hello, all. I am attempting to root my S7 G930V for the purpose of data recovery (clipped text, no usable backup from which to restore it). I arrived here via this closed thread: Verizon S7 / S7 Edge [Root Guide] SM-G930V SM-G935V [NO KNOX TRIP].

On that thread, the link to the eng boot file appears to have been deleted. Is anyone able to direct me to the file or share with me the file? The files I've been able to dredge up myself online have not worked / error in Odin. Any help would be (greatly) appreciated.

 

[pipyofa]

Does this still work on current fully updated SM-G930V?

 

[onotomatopea]

could someone update the download link? files are gone with devhost. :c

 

[OreganoPlanter]

Does this still work in 2020?

Hello, trying to root my Verizon Samsung S7, Model SM-G930V, Qualcomm MSM8996 CPU with Oct 01, 2018 Security patch running Android 8.0.0
Can anyone verify that this method still working in Nov 2020? I've been trying everything and nothing seems to work. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!