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The evo must have just been released today

Since the new ota root this forum is like it was a year ago...how do I tether, how do I root, whats a good rom, how do I flash, I think I bricked my phone, I'm stuck at bootloader..etc
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Yup. That's pretty much in a nutshell how these things work around here. No sense in getting particularly agitated about it, if nothing else this may be a good chance to take a breather from the site for a bit while things settle down. At the very least just stick to the development forum to keep tabs on the latest roms and kernels.

What is root?
And why do I need it?

josh030181 said:
Since the new ota root this forum is like it was a year ago...how do I tether, how do I root, whats a good rom, how do I flash, I think I bricked my phone, I'm stuck at bootloader..etc
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Even in the week leading up to the root being released I couldn't believe how many newbies we were getting in the forum. I guess they come in waves, and now that you can get the EVO free on contract I guess you'll just see more.

mattykinsx said:
What is root?
And why do I need it?
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I was your 300th thanks. Remember me always.

MaxCarnage said:
I was your 300th thanks. Remember me always.
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Did it hurt?

github said:
Did it hurt?
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My 300th was painful :-( .

github said:
Did it hurt?
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A little at first...

josh030181 said:
Since the new ota root this forum is like it was a year ago...how do I tether, how do I root, whats a good rom, how do I flash, I think I bricked my phone, I'm stuck at bootloader..etc
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The fact that it is 99 dollars on contract brought a lot of new people to the phone.
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I get tired of answering the same questions over and over but I remember I was a noob once until all the help I received.
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mattykinsx said:
What is root?
And why do I need it?
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I was curious too. I went to google images, typed in root, and the first image took me here. I'll leave it up to you to decide if you want root.

github said:
I was curious too. I went to google images, typed in root, and the first image took me here. I'll leave it up to you to decide if you want root.
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Hahahahaha
Pocket posted....

github said:
I was curious too. I went to google images, typed in root, and the first image took me here. I'll leave it up to you to decide if you want root.
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Too funny for words.
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about rooting

I just wanted to give my opinion about rooting, I'm sure a lot of people like to do so, but on this device I don't think that you need to, I did a root on my .gs1 because of lag, then my arc needed more then root lol but my sgs 3 so far the best phone that I ever seen, not perfect, but as for lag, battery life, speed its top!
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There a a ton of reasons to root besides lag.
I have an app that requires root that keeps my clock in sync with the actual atomic clock time. The system clock will, over time, be too fast or too slow which means that eventually my phone is a few minutes off.
I have an app that requires root that is used to freeze/quarantine bloatware.
I have an app that requires root that allows me to backup not only my applications, but the application data as well.
I also enjoy root for custom ROMs and kernels that have less lag/stutter than the phone normally does (and yes, this still applies to the Samsung Galaxy S3).
There are always reasons to root.

I understand, I'm not saying not too, for me if the phone is good I'm leaving it stock
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Root no >> then no Nandroid and No TB no Ad Blocker . No push apps .
jje

Rooting has absolutely nothing to do with reducing lag or anything at all performance wise.
Rooting just gives you superuser permissions on your device.
Even if you are running an octo core phone with 5gb of ddr3 ram, rooting still offers benefits.
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I fail to see the reason for this topic.
You choose not to root your phone and seem to have no idea what rooting actually means.
Fine by me, why should I or anyone else care what you personally do and do not do with your phone?

ok I have another question is there a root where could just download an app like a old g s one?
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Poker gypsy said:
ok I have another question is there a root where could just download an app like a old g s one?
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No No
jje

I rooted because the T-Mobile not sound was annoying. Without root, I couldn't get rid of it. Also ad block needed to be done.

Poker gypsy said:
ok I have another question is there a root where could just download an app like a old g s one?
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No, must root through PC odin, root is about permission, not performance. You must read more dude
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d4fseeker said:
I fail to see the reason for this topic.
You choose not to root your phone and seem to have no idea what rooting actually means.
Fine by me, why should I or anyone else care what you personally do and do not do with your phone?
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+1. This is a pointless thread. You opened it just to say, "I don't want to root my phone. No reason."

thought this was XDA forums ?? who HASNT rooted their phone on this site? LOL :laugh::victory:

Lpuboy87 said:
thought this was XDA forums ?? who HASNT rooted their phone on this site? LOL :laugh::victory:
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me I didn't know that you had to have your phone rooted to be in this form? are they going to band me now? maybe I shouldn't say anything please don't tell
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apisfires said:
No, must root through PC odin, root is about permission, not performance. You must read more dude
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thanks for the info I just never had any luck with rooting yes I'm not good at that stuff I'm not saying rooting is bad or wrong but a lot of people don't have the knowledge I would do it if I know that I wouldn't brick my phone
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Poker gypsy said:
me I didn't know that you had to have your phone rooted to be in this form? are they going to band me now? maybe I shouldn't say anything please don't tell
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and to think this site was for people who need help with there phones?
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I would do it if I know that I wouldn't brick my phone
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Galaxy Phones are hard to hardbrick (not revivable through simple software and/or a 2$ USB-Jig)
By following the instructions in the General section ('following' meaning 'reading', not 'assuming' or 'trying') you're on a quick and painless root.

Poker gypsy said:
and to think this site was for people who need help with there phones?
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You don't need help though. You started this thread just to say you don't want to root your phone. That's pointless.

Poker gypsy said:
me I didn't know that you had to have your phone rooted to be in this form? are they going to band me now? maybe I shouldn't say anything please don't tell
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.......just saying most of the threads here are about rooting..mods...roms...etc..etc.....You just post about im not rooting...ok..Great...you needed to make a thread saying that?? Why not make a thread about todays weather while your at it

Lpuboy87 said:
.......just saying most of the threads here are about rooting..mods...roms...etc..etc.....You just post about im not rooting...ok..Great...you needed to make a thread saying that?? Why not make a thread about todays weather while your at it
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if you read my thread you will know! I was asking about it I didn't know what was the good and bad!
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Chaos Residue said:
You don't need help though. You started this thread just to say you don't want to root your phone. That's pointless.
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I need help with people that don't read the beginning of threads!
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Please Delete

Mods, please delete this thread.
I'm returning the tablet since there isn't a working root method anymore.

They have something call safestrap for the locked vzw s4. I'm sure it can be ported over to the note if you get in contact with one of the devs working on it.

Airtioteclint said:
They have something call safestrap for the locked vzw s4. I'm sure it can be ported over to the note if you get in contact with one of the devs working on it.
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thanks for the heads up, I'll check over there once I'm back from vacation

Airtioteclint said:
They have something call safestrap for the locked vzw s4. I'm sure it can be ported over to the note if you get in contact with one of the devs working on it.
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I reached out to a few developers and haven't heard back. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a dev that will take interest in our device. The biggest reason I want to root is to make all apps multiwindow without having to connect the tablet to the PC to modify APKs.

addictivepixels said:
I reached out to a few developers and haven't heard back. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a dev that will take interest in our device. The biggest reason I want to root is to make all apps multiwindow without having to connect the tablet to the PC to modify APKs.
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Lol so youre putting in 50$ to avoid having to use your computer for a few minutes?
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younix258 said:
Lol so youre putting in 50$ to avoid having to use your computer for a few minutes?
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Thanks for being a smartass. If you read my post it clearly says WITH THE LATEST OTA UPDATE. I just purchased the tablet and it already has the latest OTA update installed.
If you're not interested in discussing the topic at hand, kindly piss off. Otherwise, please, cite your sources on how "using my computer for a few minutes" will root/unlock my note with the latest OTA update.

addictivepixels said:
Thanks for being a smartass. If you read my post it clearly says WITH THE LATEST OTA UPDATE. I just purchased the tablet and it already has the latest OTA update installed.
If you're not interested in discussing the topic at hand, kindly piss off. Otherwise, please, cite your sources on how "using my computer for a few minutes" will root/unlock my note with the latest OTA update.
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Oh i misunderstood. Id taken this to mean exactly what i posted and it really seemed pointless. No insult meant, and i did read your OP but i guess it didnt fully register in my mind lol. Gl on bounty
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younix258 said:
Oh i misunderstood. Id taken this to mean exactly what i posted and it really seemed pointless. No insult meant, and i did read your OP but i guess it didnt fully register in my mind lol. Gl on bounty
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Its all good, thanks
Hopefully, I'll be able to find someone/something that can at least get me root on this tablet. I really don't want to sell it, but, no root = no keep.

I'm in for $10
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addictivepixels said:
I reached out to a few developers and haven't heard back. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a dev that will take interest in our device. The biggest reason I want to root is to make all apps multiwindow without having to connect the tablet to the PC to modify APKs.
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If all you really want is root access then it might be easier. Have u tried this yet? This is for at&t, there is one for vzw too. It's a risk since it's made for the s4 tho be warned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577

Airtioteclint said:
If all you really want is root access then it might be easier. Have u tried this yet? This is for at&t, there is one for vzw too. It's a risk since it's made for the s4 tho be warned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
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Thanks for the heads-up. I just tried following the instructions in the thread and it gives me a "permission denied" error. I'm so desperate for root at this point :<

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Easy Root (works)

Hi found this program.
One click and its root
http://www.mgyun.com/ Home page
http://products.mgyun.com/api/downjump?id=103 Download link

mindblizzard said:
Hi found this program.
One click and its root
http://www.mgyun.com/ Home page
http://products.mgyun.com/api/downjump?id=103 Download link
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IM on JB 4.2.2
SGP311
10.3.1.C.0.136

I tried also and it works very well. After the root it is possible to install supersu program in english.
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Install superSU from market. Update supersu. Remove otherone with titaniumbackup
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Hi,
thank you! Download is very slow. Is there a mirror?
THX

call me paranoid but this kind of threads make me very suspiciois. Even more so when the download link is on a Chinese site..
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CandyAndy said:
call me paranoid but this kind of threads make me very suspiciois. Even more so when the download link is on a Chinese site..
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Same here, I would stay away until a dev and/or mod has a chance to check it out, mainly because its on a Chinese website and this would be a perfect way for them to get all your info and you did all the work for them. Kinda like the iMessage app.
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shangrila500 said:
Same here, I would stay away until a dev and/or mod has a chance to check it out, mainly because its on a Chinese website and this would be a perfect way for them to get all your info and you did all the work for them. Kinda like the iMessage app.
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A discussion about the root tool the original poster posted a link for has been going on in this forum since 12 Sep 2013. Read thread titled [ROOT] SGP312 FTF 10.3.1.C.0.136 Root (No need OTA). Several people have said they successfully gained root access using the tool. Also read threads titled Root for SGP311/10.3.1.C.0.136? beginning at post 14, and [ROOT][SHARE] VRoot 1.6.0.3690 - 1-Click Root Method - Lenovo A706, Walkman F800 etc.

I have bot used this tool. Just wanted to day that on my other tablet (a china retina tab) i allways use a chinese tool with great success.

CandyAndy said:
call me paranoid but this kind of threads make me very suspiciois. Even more so when the download link is on a Chinese site..
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You're paranoid.
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shangrila500 said:
... this would be a perfect way for them to get all your info and you did all the work for them. Kinda like the iMessage app.
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... and the FBI infecting a bunch of TOR users, the NSA tapping into the internet backbone via AT&T, GCHQ geotagging everything that moves and garbage cans that don't ... "They" already have all your information. China is no better or no worse than than the US, Canada, GB, the EU. Everybody is spying on everybody. Governments, corporations, cable companies, Google, Twitter, XDA forums and me are all engaged in the active/passive collection of your data as it passes through our systems.
Privacy advocates missed their boat 20 years ago. We can try and hide, by using SSL, VPNs and encrypting everything. But in the end, we will fail because individuals just cannot compete with the determined application of unlimited resources brought to bare against us by those who have those intentions and resources.
Be it hiding from a country, a company or an individual, if you want to stay safe, take the battery out of your devices, unplug, disconnect and stay away from all networked infrastructure - telephones, easypass, credit cards, passports, store loyalty cards...
...or you just just blame a lowly Chinese hacker for all your woes and carry on like normal...
How does that saying go? "Just because your paranoid doesn't mean that they really aren't out to get you"

dph3055 said:
... and the FBI infecting a bunch of TOR users, the NSA tapping into the internet backbone via AT&T, GCHQ geotagging everything that moves and garbage cans that don't ... "They" already have all your information. China is no better or no worse than than the US, Canada, GB, the EU. Everybody is spying on everybody. Governments, corporations, cable companies, Google, Twitter, XDA forums and me are all engaged in the active/passive collection of your data as it passes through our systems.
Privacy advocates missed their boat 20 years ago. We can try and hide, by using SSL, VPNs and encrypting everything. But in the end, we will fail because individuals just cannot compete with the determined application of unlimited resources brought to bare against us by those who have those intentions and resources.
Be it hiding from a country, a company or an individual, if you want to stay safe, take the battery out of your devices, unplug, disconnect and stay away from all networked infrastructure - telephones, easypass, credit cards, passports, store loyalty cards...
...or you just just blame a lowly Chinese hacker for all your woes and carry on like normal...
How does that saying go? "Just because your paranoid doesn't mean that they really aren't out to get you"
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How does being suspicious about a root exploit that popped up on a Chinese site overnight make me blame Chinese hackers for all my problems as normal? I don't blame the Chinese for anything, I would be suspicious of this no matter where it popped up if they went about releasing it the same way. It is always good to be suspicious about root exploits and to look into it instead of just going with it.
You need to take a chill pill and understand that not everyone is badmouthing people all the time, when they posted a warning to ,make people think before they just went with a root exploit and to double check that nothing malicious is being injected along with it.
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I think there was just a tiny pinch of sarcasm in that post...
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technaudio said:
I think there was just a tiny pinch of sarcasm in that post...
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so does this actually work? I just got my tablet, it did an update as soon as itr connected to the internet, im assuming it was a software/firmware update...
I want to root the tablet, but i dont think i will change the ROM bacause the standard one seems really good, but i do want to be able to use titanium backup!
With this rooting method do i need to have an unlocked bootloader?
thanks

4D3 said:
so does this actually work? I just got my tablet, it did an update as soon as itr connected to the internet, im assuming it was a software/firmware update...
I want to root the tablet, but i dont think i will change the ROM bacause the standard one seems really good, but i do want to be able to use titanium backup!
With this rooting method do i need to have an unlocked bootloader?
thanks
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Yes, it works. There's also an English one somewhere, that installs supersu.
Bootloader unlock not necessary.
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technaudio said:
Yes, it works. There's also an English one somewhere, that installs supersu.
Bootloader unlock not necessary.
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Is there any clues as to where the english version is?

4D3 said:
Is there any clues as to where the english version is?
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http://www.kingoapp.com/index.htm
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Used it.
kingoapp.com
Used and was rooted in 60 seconds. Can now use Titanium to restore and backup apps.

kissfan101 said:
kingoapp.com
Used and was rooted in 60 seconds. Can now use Titanium to restore and backup apps.
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What model is your XTZ and what firmware is installed?

Cat McGowan said:
What model is your XTZ and what firmware is installed?
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SGP312 WiFi
Android 4.2.2
10.31.C.01.36
Would like to be able to move apps to SD card...

Any idea how long Root will take?

I have so many apps on my Note 4 that I need root to Titanium Backup my apps to the S7 Edge. Haven't bought it yet, but will when root is out.
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kronium said:
I have so many apps on my Note 4 that I need root to Titanium Backup my apps to the S7 Edge. Haven't bought it yet, but will when root is out.
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You'll lose tap and pay if you root.

kronium said:
I have so many apps on my Note 4 that I need root to Titanium Backup my apps to the S7 Edge. Haven't bought it yet, but will when root is out.
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When sources come out I believe and that won't be till after the 11th, the official release.

So is everyone just manually installing all their apps and redoing all their settings? Damn, it'll take me days! Google doesn't do a great job of restoring apps on new phones like Apple.
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On the s6 we rooted just by repacking the ramdisk with some scripts to install busybox and superuser and then flashing in Odin. I'm not sure if that's how it works here too but I may give it a shot.

kronium said:
So is everyone just manually installing all their apps and redoing all their settings? Damn, it'll take me days! Google doesn't do a great job of restoring apps on new phones like Apple.
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Yep. Keeps me out of trouble for a couple hours.

Xileforce said:
On the s6 we rooted just by repacking the ramdisk with some scripts to install busybox and superuser and then flashing in Odin. I'm not sure if that's how it works here too but I may give it a shot.
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Yes please!
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You can use Samsung Smart Switch mobile if your old device is compatible. (Doesn't work with any LG device)

http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/
Not sure it will work but it's a XDA link.

Beefheart said:
http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/
Not sure it will work but it's a XDA link.
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Seen lots says it doesn't in fact install Bloat.

anrchy666 said:
Seen lots says it doesn't in fact install Bloat.
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If it was posted anywhere else I wouldn't be at all surprised. But on XDA? Disappointing.

About 10 minutes
If you use Kingroot, I'm sure it will happen soon, I personally have not seen one device that Kingroot can't handle. You may just have to do it a couple of times.
Don't use chrome to download it detects this as virus or a bad file. They don't want you to root android phones.

PDXMatt said:
You'll lose tap and pay if you root.
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Who cares about tap and pay? We all know that anyways.
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anrchy666 said:
Seen lots says it doesn't in fact install Bloat.
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Is there anyway we can get the Kingo Root removed since it's misleading?
Link: http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/

Brava27 said:
Who cares about tap and pay? We all know that anyways.
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What is the tap you talking about guys?

lhrrob said:
What is the tap you talking about guys?
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Payments mobile nfc tap
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andrewpe said:
Is there anyway we can get the Kingo Root removed since it's misleading?
Link: http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/
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Idk ask a mod. I didnt try it i just read around before i try anything....

Brava27 said:
Who cares about tap and pay? We all know that anyways.
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Not everyone knows that. There are people that got the S7 that haven't had a phone with Samsung Pay so I like to let people know that there is that negative aspect of rooting. And there are plenty of people who use Tap and Pay. You don't have to be an ass to me or anyone else here.

PDXMatt said:
Not everyone knows that. There are people that got the S7 that haven't had a phone with Samsung Pay so I like to let people know that there is that negative aspect of rooting. And there are plenty of people who use Tap and Pay. You don't have to be an ass to me or anyone else here.
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Easy there princess. I wasn't being an ass to anyone.
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Beefheart said:
http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/
Not sure it will work but it's a XDA link.
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Is this for real ? So there's root already available for the new S7 Edge using this method ?