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[Q] [HELP] How To Root S7180 (NoteII Clone)

Hi,
Anyone have idea how to root S7100, S7180 & H7100 smartphone?
Thanks.

Have you tried the classical method ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

ben_from_paris said:
Have you tried the classical method ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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I succeeded to root my Star S7180
Look for
"Cwm Recovery S7100 by Angelobiz"
and flash it using the last part of this manual "MT6577 CWMR Root Updated V2"
Then you can boot into the clockwork mod and install a "su" root zip.
/Sparcky

DaKMuO said:
Hi,
Anyone have idea how to root S7100, S7180 & H7100 smartphone?
Thanks.
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If it is a Star / HDC / UPAI Note 2 clone also known as a N7100+ S7100 and S7180 then there is a spanish forum which has instructions and fixed versions of the stock rom
http://www.movilesdualsim.com/foro/forums/128-N7100-S7180
there is a moderator there who has deodexed and fixed some of the problems with the stock rom
Installing and flashing CWM for this phone is not for the faint of hearted. Using the MTK flash tool and creating your own scatter flash file and even your own up to date CWM is advisable. There is a thread on here which explains how to do the flashing and creating your own CWM recovery.
Or you use the CWM by the spanish forum and their instructions
good luck!

s7180
whetstone said:
If it is a Star / HDC / UPAI Note 2 clone also known as a N7100+ S7100 and S7180 then there is a spanish forum which has instructions and fixed versions of the stock rom
there is a moderator there who has deodexed and fixed some of the problems with the stock rom
Installing and flashing CWM for this phone is not for the faint of hearted. Using the MTK flash tool and creating your own scatter flash file and even your own up to date CWM is advisable. There is a thread on here which explains how to do the flashing and creating your own CWM recovery.
Or you use the CWM by the spanish forum and their instructions
good luck!
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OK, I've looked on the spanish forums and I really cant get my head around it. Ive had some rooting experience via Odin when rooting my HTC One X and Galaxy S3 but nothing like this. Anyone care to do a guide in proper English as opposed to google's translated guide? Ideally I want to gain root access and install an improved rom. The one which is installed with the phone is pretty lame.
Thanks guys, any help appreciated
Matt

s7180
Further to my last post, if this is any good I keep getting the following error when I try to flash recovery.img to the handset:
BROM ERROR : S_FT_NEED_DOWNLOAD_ALL_FAIL (4050)
Need download all images!
.................I havent a clue what the hell that means. Grr, its doing my nut in

I tried translating the spanish forum to no avail.
I also tried using the method for the NT6577 chipset, nadda.
Any help would be appreciated
STAR S7180 (Note2 Clone)- NEED A ROOT METHOD - ICS

Thanks all for helping me..
ill try and update here.. :good: :laugh:

clockwork mod on s7180
Sparcky said:
I succeeded to root my Star S7180
Look for
"Cwm Recovery S7100 by Angelobiz"
and flash it using the last part of this manual "MT6577 CWMR Root Updated V2"
Then you can boot into the clockwork mod and install a "su" root zip.
/Sparcky
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It would appear that your the only one who has managed to root yours. Please would you mind compiling an idiots guide for us noobs If I can get Clockwork mod on the phone I think I could probably figure the rest out.
Much obliged
Matt

Thanks for the pointers guys, I was unable to escape the bootloader!

its not a guide as such but might help in giving more pointers.
I managed to replace the existing recovery and replace it with my own generated CWM recovery.
In order to do this I followed this guide!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923764 which has a link to a tutorial
I went and installed the droid kitcen and MT6577 plugin as well in order to create my own recovery as that was my prefference. use any files of the internet at your own risk or lower the risk and DIY it!
This is curtesy of yuweng who did all the hard work writing it up.
Regarding to my phone which is classed as an S7180 or N7100+
I found this website
http://gt35pro-mobile-gadgets.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/hdc-s7100-note-2-is-now-renamed-hdc.html
He also gives out the links to which packages to download inlcuding a CWM recovery.
**************************** disclaimer *************
Don't use a scatter file that you did not create using the tools that yuweng is referencing to in his thread and tutorial!!!!!!!!!
if you use the wrong scatter file you flash the recovery into the wrong section of memory and therefore run at a HUGE risk of bricking the phone
***************************** disclaimer end *************
In essence the order I did things in
Backed up my original recovery using the Flashtool
Created my own CWM recovery using the Android Kitchen which needs the MT6577 tool and plugin installing as a mod (search XDA for the guide as to hoto do the install and yuweng also has a tutorial on how to add the MT6577 recovery generation for this)
Using MTK Droid tools to generate my own scatter file. ( a scatter file is like a memory map as to where the start and is and in this case the map for the CWM)
then using the Flash tool i flashed it using my scatter and my previously created CWM. See yuweng tutorial.
Again Gregg has provided a CWM, I can't comment on it as I never tried it.
anyway the moment i had CWM, I flashed the ROM that was on that blog page. Which came of the spanish forum originally. And they are now on version 1.2 las time I looked. 1.0 fixes a few things, i am using 1.1 as 1.2 removed the touchwiz look a like launcher and my 3D sheep widget
TIPS
* Driver installation is crucial to succesfully flashing with the FlashTool
- Switch phone off and remove the battery, then plug it in. Complete that driver install
- Re-insert battery and check without booting it you will notice that it does not have the same behaviour as with battery...very odd...still do it just in case
-boot it up and once ready put it in USB debug mode and connect usb lead and let the driver install complete
* READ THE TUTORIALS - Seriously i spent 1/2 day nonstop checking things
* Don't do this if you are not sure about what you are doing at all.
* Check your scatter file values for where the recovery is going to be flashed at least 4 times before commiting them into the flashtool. It pays to be safe!!
* Dont get freaked out by Hex values when you put them into the flashtool. if it looks wrong then check again. Only when you press the download button in the flashtool with your phone attached will it start.

stupid question
Hi ! Im following yuweng tutorial to make my own recovery ,but im stucked in starting android kitchen. I have installed all and i am at page 13 of the manual , when i am at in the cygwin command windows at cygdrive/c/android-kitchen-0.219/ and type "menu" ,nothing happens , just "comand not found" ,How do i start kitchen menu?
Its the fisrt time im doing this ,so may be a stupid question.....sorry.
Thanks in advance.
Edit : bash menu , yep , it was a stupid question

DaKMuO said:
Hi,
Anyone have idea how to root S7100, S7180 & H7100 smartphone?
Thanks.
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i have been trying to root my Star s7180 for a week and nothing seems to work. Tried everything.

Hi guys i find it
i dont know the resolution on my phone (i not check), but this firmware works!!!
On the directory of Firmware there is a screenshot for set the Software FLASH
Download it
SP_MDT http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?d7d02dq60z3tar7
2013.3.27 root beta1-fade.part1 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zbuu24ulnm26zj3
2013.3.27 root beta1-fade.part2 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bxxhifcpvr392bw

DaKMuO said:
Hi,
Anyone have idea how to root S7100, S7180 & H7100 smartphone?
Thanks.
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Rooted my Star s7180 with Kingo Android ROOT

S7100 Working Root Exploit
tdroid876 said:
Rooted my Star s7180 with Kingo Android ROOT
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Hey everyone,
After spending hours toiling through the different methods listed above (thanks to everyone for posting those), I've found a much simpler way to root the S7100, not sure about the other ones.
Go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
and download the Framaroot 1.6.1 .apk to you phone. Install it, and wham, rooted. Or at least thats how simple it was for me: Hope it works for anyone else trying to root.
Note: This root exploit also works on many other types of phones as the thread explains.
It doesn't install the recovery or anything, but it's certainly a start.
Specs about the phone:
Model Number: e1901_v77_jdt1_9p017_fwvga
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V15,2012/10/08 20:22
Build Number: e1901_v77_jdt1_9p017_fwvga_2013088

LG Optimus VU 2 ( F200S / F200K / F200 L) - discussion, root, recovery, ROMs,

Since there is no forum page for this "ugly" phone I opened a topic
All links are updated. If not working LET ME KNOW i will be kind to refresh it
How to flash ROM KDZ Method
First off I`d like to THANK @quangnhut123 for making a new way & easy way to flash the KDZ Method!!
For Any Reason It does not work for you here is the OLD Hard KDZ Method
http://hunterspad.com/?page_id=33
1). Download all The Files Below!
1) Firmware Files
Firmwares are here
2) Download LG Drivers
3) Download LG Flash Tool 2014 tool and extract
4) Enter to Download Mode and plug USB into your PC
To enter download mode
A) Turn off your phone
B) HOLD + and - together
C) Connect to USB (do not press Power button)
5) Run LGFlashTool2014.exe and do as following pictures :
(If you cannot run LGFlashTool2014.exe, please install Visual C++ Runtime Library) - VC_RedistInstaller.exe
Normal Flash: Flash ROM without losing any data. Only use this when you need to fix system error. Beware of boot loop when flashing ROM that differ from current ROM on your phone or MOD ROM.
CSE Flash: Choose this option when you need a fresh format. All data will be gone. It's suitable for upgrading or downgrading ROM or simply use this when you need to back to Stock.
No need to choose desired language, it automatically change to English as a default setting.
Wait until 100% to complete !

.TOT file flashing method
TOT method gets error sometimes . Edited and deleted

Change KDZ to .TOT
Before starting please download the attachment
Instructions:
1)Have to put the exe and kdz rom in same folder and execute the program, it shows a cmd window asking which kdz to convert. Type number and tap enter.
2)Then it does the extraction of kdz, cab and wdb, merge bin files and clean up. At the end it ask for patch bin file with CWM.(Do not flash CWM it is for P970 which is not VU 2 )
3)Before typing "n" copy .dll file somewhere (important)
type "n" (without quotes) and tap enter conversion has end. Have to tap any key to close cmd window.
4)You will have .TOT file in a folder(important)
After that you have a folder named as kdz with bin and fls to flash with smartflashtool.

Root , Recovery, ROMs
How to install root and recovery for 4.1.2 . This will step is the most important if you want to flash custom rom(ROMS)
Tool is used to install the CWM Recovery even when your device is not rooted, and optionally root the device.
You can download the CWM/root Tool from the link below.
Download
Tool enabler app
Well - There is not so much development going on The most stable 2 ROMS in Vietnamise and Chinese forums:
4.4.2 ROMS
G3 Style ROM introduction
G3 Style Rom download
4.1.2 ROMS
GomdoLight Wave 3 for all types S/K/L download
GomdoLight Wave 3 Introduction
Dungmoto ROM download
Dungmoto ROM Introduction
Notice : please check the introduction for advanced experience like
1) BUGS
2) Radio flashing (additional carrier flash files)
3) Pictures

Stock KIT KAT 4.4.2
There are 2 methods
1st method is for unrooted , stock phones
1) connect to USB
2) select LG Software for lg connection method
3) Install LG PC suite in your PC
4)Click check update (Please do not dissconect your USB)
5)Wait till it downloads and installs it
2nd method is for 4.1.2 only rooted phones
Download the ZIP for
F200L
F200K
F200S
Download Recovery reboot apk
1)Place your zip and apk to your phone
2)Run the apk
3)Install the recovery reboot from apk
4)Choose Install zip
5) from sdcard
6) choose the ZIP file
7)wait
8)wipe, reset your phone
9)reboot

Cyanogenmod and other custom ROMS for LG Optimus VU 2 .
Cyanogenmod 11 (KIT KAT 4.4.4) 3rd BETA(13/08/14)
Cyanogenmod 12 is here please do check out

hello
Can u show me how to root my lg f200k kitkat 4.4.2? Thanks for reply

Jerryfan said:
Can u show me how to root my lg f200k kitkat 4.4.2? Thanks for reply
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Well there is not much.
You have root and install recovery for 4.1.2 (downgrade if you are on 4.4.2) then install the zip that has root and recovery
Here is the link
If you are not interested in recovery thanks to geohot there is an tethered root called towelroot and just click the lyambda ICON.
To activate the root just
open the app
make it ra1n
download superuser from any market
use rooted application (grant root premission)
after reboot root will be gone so you will make it rain again
Xposed and other root applications are working flawelessy

Is the stock ROM fully English?
I have a LG Optimus Vu II (F200L), which came with a weird firmware that has a lot of stuff in korean. Now I'm not sure if this is the official ROM or not. But it doesn't seem very "OFFICIAL" to me and I think it's already rooted (that's weird cause I've never seen a brand new phone which comes pre-rooted). I played around with the settings a lot, to change the language to english completely, but some of the things still come in korean. This is a pretty good phone but the weird korean stuff ruins it.
So, my question is, does the official stock firmware (for which you gave the links in the first post) have everything in english? I don't want any root or custom ROMS or anything. I just want a full english language interface.
And which method should I use for flashing? The first one seems quite simple, but will it work if I'm flashing a stock ROM over a custom rooted one?
EDIT: I tried using the first method to flash the .kdz file onto my Vu II, after connecting it to my PC in download mode, but half-way through the flashing process, it gives an error "Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment." This happened 4 times. Any suggestions?
EDIT AGAIN: Managed to flash the ROM successfully, just had to disconnect from the internet haha. But ah! Even this is partly Korean! So, I guess there is no international version of the official ROM for this phone? Oh well, time to get rid of it.

try the korean sites
try the korean sites for custom roms and stuff. just google for vu2 sonyue or vu2 lgviet.
these sites have quite a few roms for this handset. all u have to translate the pages to english. also u have to be fluent with the flashing process.
pm me if u want to know more.

.dll files
someone please post .dll file for F200S.....
I have .tot file but I could not find find .dll anywhere

Unofficial CM 11 for LG-F200L
enkhtwshn said:
There is no CM AOSP development going on, but we can add Xposed modules
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I found an unofficial CM 11 rom based on android 4.4.4 for LG-F200L. Using it for a couple of days, untill now running flawlessly. Visit this site lgviet.com/forum/threads/rom-cm-4-4-4-cho-lg-vu-2-f200-s-l-k.24467/

.dll files
waiting........
.dll file for F200S....

hello
enkhtwshn said:
Well there is not much.
You have root and install recovery for 4.1.2 (downgrade if you are on 4.4.2) then install the zip that has root and recovery
Here is the link
If you are not interested in recovery thanks to geohot there is an tethered root called towelroot and just click the lyambda ICON.
To activate the root just
open the app
make it ra1n
download superuser from any market
use rooted application (grant root premission)
after reboot root will be gone so you will make it rain again
Xposed and other root applications are working flawelessy
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first thanks for your reply ! i already try the towelroot but it still not work , and i dont know how to downgrade please help me ! and i try alot of tool but it still not work for me please help ! Thanks !

Towel root works for me. I download after donate him. I am at r.4.2 now thanks for the guide here

gue94 said:
I have a LG Optimus Vu II (F200L), which came with a weird firmware that has a lot of stuff in korean. Now I'm not sure if this is the official ROM or not. But it doesn't seem very "OFFICIAL" to me and I think it's already rooted (that's weird cause I've never seen a brand new phone which comes pre-rooted). I played around with the settings a lot, to change the language to english completely, but some of the things still come in korean. This is a pretty good phone but the weird korean stuff ruins it.
So, my question is, does the official stock firmware (for which you gave the links in the first post) have everything in english? I don't want any root or custom ROMS or anything. I just want a full english language interface.
And which method should I use for flashing? The first one seems quite simple, but will it work if I'm flashing a stock ROM over a custom rooted one?
EDIT: I tried using the first method to flash the .kdz file onto my Vu II, after connecting it to my PC in download mode, but half-way through the flashing process, it gives an error "Connection to server failed. Try again in a moment." This happened 4 times. Any suggestions?
EDIT AGAIN: Managed to flash the ROM successfully, just had to disconnect from the internet haha. But ah! Even this is partly Korean! So, I guess there is no international version of the official ROM for this phone? Oh well, time to get rid of it.
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Yes this is the STOCK firmware. This phone is only korean branding so you will get a lot of korean stuff. You can delete some of that stuff by using Titanium backup which need root

Help root the LG VU2 android 4.4.2
Well i want to use the LG VU2 running android 4.4.2....I do not want to downgrade. Has anybody rooted the LG VU2 running 4.4.2?

Shan_77 said:
I found an unofficial CM 11 rom based on android 4.4.4 for LG-F200L. Using it for a couple of days, untill now running flawlessly. Visit this site lgviet.com/forum/threads/rom-cm-4-4-4-cho-lg-vu-2-f200-s-l-k.24467/
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sir how to apply this rom need a cwmor not?? tnx advince sory im noobeginerhehe

attamills2003 said:
Well i want to use the LG VU2 running android 4.4.2....I do not want to downgrade. Has anybody rooted the LG VU2 running 4.4.2?
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I´m also interested... If anyone finds a solution... Chinese stuff (vroot, shuame...) don´t work...

Towelroot v2
FrayRober said:
I´m also interested... If anyone finds a solution... Chinese stuff (vroot, shuame...) don´t work...
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Use towelroot version 2...version 1 and 3 dont work.

Safestrap for galaxy s5 active g870w telus

G870W Recovery
Hello there!
I've successfully rooted my (Telus) S5 Active / G870WVLU1ANH3 / kltevlactive using CF Auto Root, blowing my knox and all that, works great.
However, I'm now trying to flash either TWRP or CWM Philz for klte (which may have not been to smart come to think about that, but I recall reading it should work just fine) using Odin, and I can't get into recovery. Whenever I attempt to boot into recovery, I end up with "cannot do normal boot".
I recall reading a SafeStrap for G900 works for the G870, but I can't find the thread again, and don't want to just try and see what happens.
I've also tried flashing a recovery using either TWRP app and RomManager, I have yet to try Rashr, but since all the recoveries I've found are for klte, instead of kltevlactive, I'm slightly worried.
I'm not all that new to rooting, but I'm quite new (and upset ) at the Samsung realm, any chance you guys would know what could get me going with a custom recovery?
I also have a Xposed Framework installed, I read it could cause issues with SafeStrap, but I don't suppose it would affect flashing a rom from Odin/whatever else?
My SELinux on the phone claims to be "Enforcing", if that matters, perhaps.
Thanks!

Am I allowed to bump? I have seen the exact same question before and it never was replied. . And I believe it is a good question. Worth an answer.
Thanks
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app

marcil802 said:
Am I allowed to bump? I have seen the exact same question before and it never was replied. . And I believe it is a good question. Worth an answer.
Thanks
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
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For installing safestrap you must remove XPOSED. Once installed SS you can reinstall xposed. BUT the only SafeStrap I found is for G900V (Verizon s5) and it has been abbonded in September 2015 as it has a heavy bug. If I was you, i won't look for adventures and flash other phone model's software to my own. And it could be usefull to check if the phone you are going to buy has a permanent locked bootloader when you're interested in modding.

Hey thanks man. Now I'm sure this is gonna a weird question to you but. As for safestrap I've read about out dated versions. But are there different versions for different devices? Could you help me get the right one for my phone or tell me where to download it.
Active g870w. Telus
Thanks alot.
Québec Canada
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app

marcil802 said:
Hey thanks man. Now I'm sure this is gonna a weird question to you but. As for safestrap I've read about out dated versions. But are there different versions for different devices? Could you help me get the right one for my phone or tell me where to download it.
Active g870w. Telus
Thanks alot.
Québec Canada
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
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Just like normal custom recoveries the safestrap recoveries also must be fitted for every single Phone. As comparison you can think about a custom recovery that works on every phone with unlocked bootlader. That was great but can never be made real. I already tried to find a matching recovery for your S5 active but haven't found anything suitable yet.

I'm still looking like crazy...
I have seen the at&t version got one also they
Now got a stock firmware and safestrap for them... Have you find anything that can suit our G870W
Im so desperate .
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
Here is the link of what I'm talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56009811&postcount=1974
Sorry for my bad English.
Thanks and when ever I hear from another guy talking about the G870W it makes me feel like a baby with he's teddy bear... Lol
So left alone... Hard start for first time rooting

Dammit i guess i screwed i need help
IM , now stuck between power off and android system recovery
i try to do as i did before
-wipe data
-wipe cache
-apply update from extrnal storage/
-unity 2.1.0/
-Unity_ROM_V2.1.0_Signed.zip
it says
Install /sdcard/Unity 2.1.0...
then i reboot and it keep brigning me back to first step !
i guess thats a boot loop what now:crying:

BTW i forgot to say thanks for your time i apppreciate. in 18 month ill start enjoying my phone again

s5 active canadian
figured out how to flash custom roms to the g870w find a rom for an s5 variant that is snapdragon download it use 7zip to open the archive dont extract it (must get the telus ol1 firmware from android file host first ) once you have the ol1 telus firmware extract it with 7zip to a folder that you can remember now go back to the s5 rom you downloaded earlier look for the boot.img in 7zip and delete it then drag and drop the boot.img from the telus firmware that you downloaded........ On the phone make sure to root with cf auto root and install flashfire from the playstore as its vital for this to work as there is no custom recovery for the g870w now once you edit the custom rom you downloaded to include the telus boot.img drag and drop it to your phone open flash fire on the phone click the little plus button select the wipe fucntion then click the plus button again click the flash zip or ota option and select the modified custom rom you just transfered go back to where it shows the rom name and the wipe option hold on the wipe option and drag it to the spot above the rom name then click flash it will reboot and wipe then start flashing the modified custom rom.......if you want xposed download the sdk21 xposed and put it on your phone once it boots then go to flashfire again select just the flash option and select the xposed file click flash then phone will reboot flash xposed then boot up again...... i know its quiet a few steps but its the easiest way to get a custom rom on the canadian s5 active
link to the telus 5.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=g870w
xposed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 choose the snapdragon one
currently using g900f phoenix rom 11.0 with no problems at all tested with popwiz and scorpion rom as well also now the tgp g900x rom

Thanks for the detailed information man. I wish I'd find as detailed information about my S6
I'm far from geek and I'm. Totally lost into this forum. And from being Canadian I feel like everything is a little more complicated. I never find anything for Canadian version. Same when I had my s3 any s5 active. Luckily someone pointed me step by step.
So take it as a help call ?.
Cheers

I've been look for a way to use diff ROM on my S5 Active. Mine is from Bell, will your procedure work on my phone?
Thanks.

S5 Active Bell
Hello jayandcourt2,
I followed your instructions but instead of using boot.img from Telus' stock ROM I used the ones from Bell (G870WVLU1BOL1_G870WOYA1BOL1_BMC.zip)
I tired using "PopWiz Edge Plus 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900X Snapdragon" discussed on XDA Forum
I deleted boot.img on the Pop Wiz ROM and copied the boot.img I extracted from the stock Bell ROM as per your instruction. Ran Flashfire and added
'Wipe' and 'Flash ZIP or OTA' actions (Wipe the first action). After flashing it booted up OK. I went through the initial setup of the Phone, account name, wifi connection... etc.
I don't know if I actually installed the Pop Wiz ROM. It is still using Touch Wiz, and when I flashed the Xposed framework my phone just went into a boot loop.
Just like it would if the ROM is not deodexed. Would you mind giving me the URL's to some of the custom ROM's you have successfully use using the procedures you described?
Update: I re-did the procedure and I noticed during the flashing that I got a message, something like the ROM is for klte device and I have klteactive.
So I guess the custom ROM I have won't work with my G870W.
Thanks mate.
jayandcourt2 said:
figured out how to flash custom roms to the g870w find a rom for an s5 variant that is snapdragon download it use 7zip to open the archive dont extract it (must get the telus ol1 firmware from android file host first ) once you have the ol1 telus firmware extract it with 7zip to a folder that you can remember now go back to the s5 rom you downloaded earlier look for the boot.img in 7zip and delete it then drag and drop the boot.img from the telus firmware that you downloaded........ On the phone make sure to root with cf auto root and install flashfire from the playstore as its vital for this to work as there is no custom recovery for the g870w now once you edit the custom rom you downloaded to include the telus boot.img drag and drop it to your phone open flash fire on the phone click the little plus button select the wipe fucntion then click the plus button again click the flash zip or ota option and select the modified custom rom you just transfered go back to where it shows the rom name and the wipe option hold on the wipe option and drag it to the spot above the rom name then click flash it will reboot and wipe then start flashing the modified custom rom.......if you want xposed download the sdk21 xposed and put it on your phone once it boots then go to flashfire again select just the flash option and select the xposed file click flash then phone will reboot flash xposed then boot up again...... i know its quiet a few steps but its the easiest way to get a custom rom on the canadian s5 active
link to the telus 5.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=g870w
xposed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 choose the snapdragon one
currently using g900f phoenix rom 11.0 with no problems at all tested with popwiz and scorpion rom as well also now the tgp g900x rom
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Hello jayandcourt2,
I followed your instructions but instead of using boot.img from Telus' stock ROM I used the ones from Bell (G870WVLU1BOL1_G870WOYA1BOL1_BMC.zip)
I tired using "PopWiz Edge Plus 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900X Snapdragon" discussed on XDA Forum
I deleted boot.img on the Pop Wiz ROM and copied the boot.img I extracted from the stock Bell ROM as per your instruction. Ran Flashfire and added
'Wipe' and 'Flash ZIP or OTA' actions (Wipe the first action). After flashing it booted up OK. I went through the initial setup of the Phone, account name, wifi connection... etc.
I don't know if I actually installed the Pop Wiz ROM. It is still using Touch Wiz, and when I flashed the Xposed framework my phone just went into a boot loop.
Just like it would if the ROM is not deodexed. Would you mind giving me the URL's to some of the custom ROM's you have successfully use using the procedures you described?
Update: I re-did the procedure and I noticed during the flashing that I got a message, something like the ROM is for klte device and I have klteactive.
So I guess the custom ROM I have won't work with my G870W.
Thanks mate.
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Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.

Thanks ChingghisKhan,
I don't know if owners of G870W are luckier, I tried to install both Clock Work and TWRP recovery and wasn't successful.
I believe it, like the A & V has a locked bootloader. I recently updated my Android OS to Marshmallow and lost
my root. Apparently rooting Marshmallow requires Systemless root and I haven't found any solution yet. Right now I'd
be happy just to get my root back on Android 6. I might have to just go back to Lollipop until someone find out
a way for a Systemless root on G870W.
Cheers.
ChingghisKhan said:
Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Thanks ChingghisKhan,
I don't know if owners of G870W are luckier, I tried to install both Clock Work and TWRP recovery and wasn't successful.
I believe it, like the A & V has a locked bootloader. I recently updated my Android OS to Marshmallow and lost
my root. Apparently rooting Marshmallow requires Systemless root and I haven't found any solution yet. Right now I'd
be happy just to get my root back on Android 6. I might have to just go back to Lollipop until someone find out
a way for a Systemless root on G870W.
Cheers.
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Hi m3tatr0n84,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I think the following will get you back to 5.1.1 and root: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
Install Rooted Lollipop ROM on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note:
You can the following instruction of want to update to Lollipop and enjoy root access. Besides, you can install the rooted Lollipop firmware regardless of what firmware or build version your phone currently has.
Preparations
Rooted AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. If you don’t have root access, do as directed below:
Download the following firmware and extract it: G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.rar
Follow our tutorial to flash the firmware: Link
Then root your Galaxy S5 Active using Towelroot.
Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S5 Active. This step has nothing to do with the method given below but it could be a lifesaver if anything goes wrong.
Install Chainfire’s FireFlash app on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. Since this new app is only available for beta-testers currently, go to the Google+ page and join the Android-FlashFire community. You must be signed into Google+ using the same Gmail ID that you use on the Google Play Store. Having joined the community, click the Play Store link to download FireFlash.
Download the stock rooted Lollipop firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active:
G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
G870A_OF2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (older)
Also download the Odin (v3.10.6) OC5 bootloader file: G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5
Instructions
Copy the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip to your device.
Before you do anything, open SuperSU app on your phone, tap the Settings tab, scroll to Enable su during boot option and enable it.enable-su-during-boot
Open the FlashFire app and “Agree” to the Terms and Conditions prompted by the app.
Press the rounded “+” button twice to bring up the Actions menu.fireflash-app-android
Now tap Flash Zip or OTA option and select the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip.
Make sure that Auto-mount is unchecked under the Options menu and press the check-mark to continue.
From the main menu uncheck all options under EverRoot.
Set the Reboot settings to Download.
When all’s done, tap the Lightning bolt icon followed by OK to begin the installation.
When the installation is finished, your device will reboot automatically into the Download Mode.
Now connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and launch Odin.
Click the PDA/AP button in Odin and select the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file.
Then hit the Start button to begin the installation.
Your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active will reboot automatically. Just wait patiently for a while. Done!
Enable WiFi Tethering on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note: You must have root access to flash the WiFi Hotspot mod on your phone.
Install FireFlash app by Chainfire (see Method 1 for how to).
Download the Mobile Hotspot mod file and copy the zip to your phone: G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip
Now launch FireFlash and tap the “+” icon twice to bring up the menu and then select Flash Zip or OTA option.
Navigate to G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip file and select it.
Make sure that the Auto-mount option is not selected under Options.
Leave the default settings under EverRoot and Reboot options untouched.
Finally, tap the Lightning bolt icon and then tap OK.
Your phone’ screen will turn black for sometime so do not panic. When it turns up, install the Tether add-on zip file and reboot your device. When your phone boots up, you’ll be able to enjoy free WiFi hotspot on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) running the new OC5 Lollipop firmware.

Thanks., but my carrier is Bell Canada. Will the AT&T ROM work on my S5 Active?
I was able to root the stock Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root-kltecanactive-kltevlactive-smg870w.zip
Cheers.
ChingghisKhan said:
Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.
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ChingghisKhan said:
Hi m3tatr0n84,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I think the following will get you back to 5.1.1 and root: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
Install Rooted Lollipop ROM on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note:
You can the following instruction of want to update to Lollipop and enjoy root access. Besides, you can install the rooted Lollipop firmware regardless of what firmware or build version your phone currently has.
Preparations
Rooted AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. If you don’t have root access, do as directed below:
Download the following firmware and extract it: G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.rar
Follow our tutorial to flash the firmware: Link
Then root your Galaxy S5 Active using Towelroot.
Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S5 Active. This step has nothing to do with the method given below but it could be a lifesaver if anything goes wrong.
Install Chainfire’s FireFlash app on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. Since this new app is only available for beta-testers currently, go to the Google+ page and join the Android-FlashFire community. You must be signed into Google+ using the same Gmail ID that you use on the Google Play Store. Having joined the community, click the Play Store link to download FireFlash.
Download the stock rooted Lollipop firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active:
G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
G870A_OF2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (older)
Also download the Odin (v3.10.6) OC5 bootloader file: G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5
Instructions
Copy the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip to your device.
Before you do anything, open SuperSU app on your phone, tap the Settings tab, scroll to Enable su during boot option and enable it.enable-su-during-boot
Open the FlashFire app and “Agree” to the Terms and Conditions prompted by the app.
Press the rounded “+” button twice to bring up the Actions menu.fireflash-app-android
Now tap Flash Zip or OTA option and select the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip.
Make sure that Auto-mount is unchecked under the Options menu and press the check-mark to continue.
From the main menu uncheck all options under EverRoot.
Set the Reboot settings to Download.
When all’s done, tap the Lightning bolt icon followed by OK to begin the installation.
When the installation is finished, your device will reboot automatically into the Download Mode.
Now connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and launch Odin.
Click the PDA/AP button in Odin and select the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file.
Then hit the Start button to begin the installation.
Your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active will reboot automatically. Just wait patiently for a while. Done!
Enable WiFi Tethering on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note: You must have root access to flash the WiFi Hotspot mod on your phone.
Install FireFlash app by Chainfire (see Method 1 for how to).
Download the Mobile Hotspot mod file and copy the zip to your phone: G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip
Now launch FireFlash and tap the “+” icon twice to bring up the menu and then select Flash Zip or OTA option.
Navigate to G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip file and select it.
Make sure that the Auto-mount option is not selected under Options.
Leave the default settings under EverRoot and Reboot options untouched.
Finally, tap the Lightning bolt icon and then tap OK.
Your phone’ screen will turn black for sometime so do not panic. When it turns up, install the Tether add-on zip file and reboot your device. When your phone boots up, you’ll be able to enjoy free WiFi hotspot on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) running the new OC5 Lollipop firmware.
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Thanks., but my carrier is Bell Canada. Will the AT&T ROM work on my S5 Active?
I was able to root the stock Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root-kltecanactive-kltevlactive-smg870w.zip
Cheers.
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Hi m3tatr0n84,
You need to substitute the version that fits your phone, i.e. "W" or which ever you have. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
I am using "A" here in Mongolia with any carrier, also works in Germany, India, etc...

Root Lenovo S8 A7600 / A7600M Golden Warrior

Note: This Tutorial is for the Lenovo S8 A7600(M) MOBILE Only! Theres a Tablet named the same, dont get confused.
Warning: Your Warranty is void. I am not responsible for any kind of bricks or software failure! Only for MTK6752 ! And not for the same Numbered Tablet. this guide is for the Phone.
The Lenovo S8 7600 Golden Warrior is a very nice phone with some quite good specs. Only cons I could find was that it has none of community and tons of bloatware which is unremovable. Yet!
Lets root it, Guys.
You Need:
Model A7600 Only:
1.The Lenovo Firmware including Chinese TWRP which is provided here by me:
(Thats the only one i could find. If anyone is Brave enough to make an English Version and wants to upload it for this thread fell free to do it.)
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3SzZWVElUeXpyekU/view?usp=sharing
English TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3azNMbGcxdXlNSDg/view?usp=sharing
Chinese TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bzt5QqUHjbg3TDl2X2FqS21BR00&authuser=0
Model A7600M:
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3elY2SzA2S1c2REk/view?usp=sharing
TWRP Recovery(Chinese):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3aXRTMkFSczZoZWM/view?usp=sharing
2.SP Flash Tools. This will be Needed for flashing the Sock Rom Incl. Recovery. Version 5.13xxxx Minimum Requied.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/zx5m9mp3x5p413h/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1452.00.zip
3. The Meadiatek Driver(Explains itself i think)
http://d-h.st/1PN
4. The SuperSU.ZIP (Thanks Chainfire, we love you)
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
5.(optional) If you want to use the Google Apps i recommend Downloading the GApps Mini for 5.0 from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/gapps-mini-t3089612
Now Lets get Started:
1. Unzip the Driver Package and Run the Exe. After Installation, restart you Computer. If using Windows 8, disable Signaure Driver Enforcement.
2. Turn Off you device. Open the SP Flash Tools Folder and run Flash_tool.exe as Administrator.
3. Now Unzip the VibeUI Firmware Package. In SP Flashtools klick on Scatter Load. Navigate to the VibeUI Folder and choose the MT6752_Android_scatter.txt.
Edt: Some People Including me had Problems with the Scatter File. However, If getting errors, try creating your own scatter file referring this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151251
4. Check if every Downloadfile exept the System is Checked, else you will get an error.
5.IMPORTANT: Go to settings, Download and CHECK the DA DL All with Checksum.
6. Klick on Download.
7. NOW the Tricky Part. Remove the Battery. Insert it again. Now leave the Phone Turned off and plug the USB Cable in, but holding the Volume UP button.
8. If you get a Red Bar and a Yellow followed by some grey in SP Flash tools you have done it right. If the Flash was successfully, you will get a green tick mark as passed.
9. Now unplug USB and take the battery out and pop it in again. Boot the Phone. Dont get shocked if it doesn't boot up fast, it usually takes about 6-8 Minutes. Be Patient!
10. If the Phone Boots up successfully, configure it and Connect it as a MTP Device on the Computer.
11. Now Copy the GApps.zip and the SuperSu.Zip to the Root of the Phone Memory.
12. Boot into Recovery (Holding VOL UP AND DOWN while turning the Phone on) and flash the two Zips. Its in Chinese but you will
only need to flash it once. Flash Zip is the Upper Left Button. Choose your GappsZip and use the Back Button to get to the main Screen. Now flash the SuperSA.zip.
13.Reboot. If you dont know how to just take off the battery ( Its quite risky so better try using the Buttons. The Layout is the same as in the English Version)
Finished!Now your Device is Rooted and got the Gapps on it. Download Titanium Backup and remove the Chinese Crap Bloatware. You are now the Master of your Device. I would be really happy about Donations, since It was very Hard to get Hands on these Roms and Recoverys.
INFO: Some People Complained about the lost IMEI, Thank you Soyer88 for the fix! Sorry that I was away for too long, I got my finals.
Soyer88 said:
For those of you who lost the IMEI address on this phone, or ANY other, here is simple guide witch solved my problem:
1. Download this http://www.4shared.com/file/aNRAdrvgba/sn_gen.html , or search sn_gen.exe (Dont worry, the program is not translated that isn't a problem)
2. In the ??IMEI 1 field write your original imei address (behind the battery)
3. Click on ??MP0B_001?? - It will create a file on your desktop named MP0B_001.
4. Copy the file in your phone, Install Root Explorer, send the file in data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/ and change the permission of the file (check all boxes)
5. Restart the phone.
Thats it ! This phone is very tricky to flash (or recover) , because of the chipset.. its very rare
I had a lot of problems to fix it, You have to use the right version of Sp flash tool !!!
Here is a russian forum with ALL the custom ROM's (including the official chinese) and support for this phone - http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657464 it helped me a lot!
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Be sure to donate him a Beer!

Thank you for tuto.
About ROM - it is have Multi Langue?

Great tutorial :good:, but what about people with MTK6752M?

rom corrupt
Hi, when i extract this rom i recive one message "system.img is damaged"
what can i do?
thank's a lot.

XxpikaachuuxX said:
Note: This Tutorial is for the Lenovo S8 7600 MOBILE Only! Theres a Tablet named the same, dont get confused.
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Hey
Could someone tell me what to do? I flashed a rom and recovery via Sp Tool (not from this guide) on my S8 A7600. It was a custom rom with removed bloatware I found on a Russian site (google translate).
Now I find that my baseband is unknown and no IMEI's either. I didn't notice this in the beginning though, I did root the phone first and cleaned up even further with Titanium Backup, including the default phone and
contact apps.
Don't know if this could have had an impact or not, but my impression is that it has to do with modem driver, which might be a different one (it seems the custom rom was built from chinese rom). Both scatter files (rom and recovery) does not seem to touch the nvram area, although this mtk flashing stuff is completely new to me.
Have any tips? This chipset is new for IMEI repair, so is unsupported from what I gather.

I flashed another rom I found and the IMEI came back, hurray :laugh:
Good to know its not some permanent lame fault the mtk engineers would have missed (unlikely). Well now back to customizing romz, the default lenovo rom is far from what I consider usable.

NIKO_BG said:
Great tutorial :good:, but what about people with MTK6752M?
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I will upload the MTK6752M Rom too. But you will have to wait 3-4 weeks since im at vacation at the moment. I will also Provide CWM for both models then. Greets

askermk2000 said:
I flashed another rom I found and the IMEI came back, hurray :laugh:
Good to know its not some permanent lame fault the mtk engineers would have missed (unlikely). Well now back to customizing romz, the default lenovo rom is far from what I consider usable.
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I actually like the Design tho. If i can ask, did you use my Stock rom from this thread?

XxpikaachuuxX said:
I actually like the Design tho. If i can ask, did you use my Stock rom from this thread?
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Actually I think I said that wrong. I am now using this rom: VIBEUI_V2.5_ _USR_ST1524_5.1460.1_1506111858_MP6V3_CU_CN_otafull
This is the latest official stock rom directly from Lenovo. I was referring to one of the rom's that's flashed by those shabby vendors, full of adware, malware and viruses.
I was not aware of this situation as this is my first china phone.
To Op: No I did not use your Rom. I've tried a few others and the *Real* stock ota rom from lenovo was the best for me, also the latest stable build. I found it here btw: lenovo-forums.ru(can't post full link)
Also I'm looking for this: A7600_TWRP2.8.7.0_2015-07-18.7z <--- This is the only recovery I've found that has english language. It was posted on 4pda.ru but link is down. Also seen it on those chinese sites, but requires account to download.

askermk2000 said:
Actually I think I said that wrong. I am now using this rom: VIBEUI_V2.5_ _USR_ST1524_5.1460.1_1506111858_MP6V3_CU_CN_otafull
This is the latest official stock rom directly from Lenovo. I was referring to one of the rom's that's flashed by those shabby vendors, full of adware, malware and viruses.
I was not aware of this situation as this is my first china phone.
To Op: No I did not use your Rom. I've tried a few others and the *Real* stock ota rom from lenovo was the best for me, also the latest stable build. I found it here btw: lenovo-forums.ru(can't post full link)
Also I'm looking for this: A7600_TWRP2.8.7.0_2015-07-18.7z <--- This is the only recovery I've found that has english language. It was posted on 4pda.ru but link is down. Also seen it on those chinese sites, but requires account to download.
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My Suggestion would be: Download and try my Rom and Recovery. Then download SuperSu/.Zip and try to flash it via Chinese TWRP which i am providing. you can locate the buttons from any other TWRP, even from other phones. If done, you could et root uininstaller and remove the crappy bloatware like i did. then install gapps

XxpikaachuuxX said:
My Suggestion would be: Download and try my Rom and Recovery. Then download SuperSu/.Zip and try to flash it via Chinese TWRP which i am providing. you can locate the buttons from any other TWRP, even from other phones. If done, you could et root uininstaller and remove the crappy bloatware like i did. then install gapps
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I already have chinese TWRP, and I'm rooted. The rom I'm using also does not have any insidious bloatware, except a few chinese apps that don't even require root to remove. Besides I seem to remember the system.img file in your rom was corrupt, tried to download several times.
Just saw this at 4pda.ru:
Port of K3 Note VIBE 2.8 1530 A7600 5.1】 【07/15/25
Download: yadi.sk/d/ULLundAAi5dk6

Will upload the File again, sorry to hear that.

where do you download the latest firmware?this phone doesn t have ota?no need to use flash tool if it s the case..you can root it easily with an apk
so i don t understand you manip

Mine was really hard to root, none of Kinroot or any other tool/app worked.

so could you say use what did you use for rooting it?
i just to order one so i would like to erase all chinese apk
are you happy with this phone?

Like I said, the Rom provided here is Pre Rooted and has TWRP included. With twrp you can root any rom, but seems like the file is corrupt so ill have to upload it again as soon as i get home

XxpikaachuuxX said:
Mine was really hard to root, none of Kinroot or any other tool/app worked.
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XxpikaachuuxX said:
Like I said, the Rom provided here is Pre Rooted and has TWRP included. With twrp you can root any rom, but seems like the file is corrupt so ill have to upload it again as soon as i get home
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thanks for you help
yes i you have the good file could you add a link for everybody?
http://www.tmallbox.com/brand-phone/18401-mtk6752-lenovo-a7600-4g-let-octa-core-1280720-2g8g.html
it s what i have bought
but the soc is not the same describe in the first page..do you have the same?

New full firmware package available: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Lqys5p5m_YU2xxZ3d4T0V5WjA
VIBEUI_V2.5_1532_5.1797.1_ST_A7600_CU
I got this as ota update yesterday, on official lenovo rom. Btw, this needs to be flashed with stock recovery (rename file as "update.zip")
Actually, you can flash it with TWRP/custom recovery, just tried it
Also, you should flash Gapps after the initial boot and setup, or it may cause problems.
Here is also the TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery with English language: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Lqys5p5m_YR0VfSXFPZ0RIZEk
The new firmware is good. So far I've noticed it has solved a big bug with launcher. Previously I could not use widgets with 3rd party launcher (settings fc), now I can.
The launcher bug is still present, but not with Google Now Launcher when flashed with gapps.
PS: Is it ok for me to post this here? Perhaps better to make new thread?

Aosp rom
I found what seems to be a recent AOSP based rom: A7600-ZP-15.08.06.zip
Though only so far seen it on Chinese sites, like this: http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=1393301215&shareid=1110457716&third=0
Don't think I will bother getting account for that, but just letting you know.

Man thank you! If you could download this and pack it in one zip, upload it on your google drive and test it again we could privide yours! Because i sold mine so i cajt test it. Else im still ready to upload it
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Galaxy S6 G920-F first Mod for return my phone to life

Hello to all.
I have this phone for a little longer than two years, the warranty has expired and now it's very slow and the battery will not last much longer.
I wanted to ask you if you can advise me the best rom for my phone, light and fast.
--- now i have Android 7.0 G920FXXU5EQCD ---
I would also like to ask if there is a way to keep all whatsapp chats, even archived ones.

Mattmod7 said:
Hello to all.
I have this phone for a little longer than two years, the warranty has expired and now it's very slow and the battery will not last much longer.
I wanted to ask you if you can advise me the best rom for my phone, light and fast.
--- now i have Android 7.0 G920FXXU5EQCD ---
I would also like to ask if there is a way to keep all whatsapp chats, even archived ones.
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First of all, you must root your phone!
So:
1. Install Odin http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
2. Install modded recovery / root https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.1.1-0-zeroflte.img.tar
2.1 See video https://youtu.be/p8uM3O85bJo
3. Download and install with recovery, in my opinion, SamStock ROM or Global Elite ROM v4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/rom-samstock-rom-t3649798
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/sm-g920f-sm-g925f-griffin-t3435461

dinamo1975 said:
First of all, you must root your phone!
So:
1. Install Odin http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
2. Install modded recovery / root https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.1.1-0-zeroflte.img.tar
2.1 See video https://youtu.be/p8uM3O85bJo
3. Download and install with recovery, in my opinion, SamStock ROM or Global Elite ROM v4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/rom-samstock-rom-t3649798
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/sm-g920f-sm-g925f-griffin-t3435461
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thank you very much man
tomorrow ill try to do it!
for the whatsapp question can you say something to me?
Sorry for my eng, im italian

dinamo1975 said:
First of all, you must root your phone!
So:
1. Install Odin http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
2. Install modded recovery / root https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.1.1-0-zeroflte.img.tar
2.1 See video https://youtu.be/p8uM3O85bJo
3. Download and install with recovery, in my opinion, SamStock ROM or Global Elite ROM v4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/rom-samstock-rom-t3649798
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/sm-g920f-sm-g925f-griffin-t3435461
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Thanks for the guidance dinamo1975. I followed these steps and have successfully rooted my SM-G920F using Odin/Twrp. Is there a modified ROM available for this phone (S6) based on LineageOS? If I've understood correctly these 2 ROMs are debloated stock ROMs. I've looked but couldn't find anything. Maybe there is no such thing?

Hey guys
i have installed ODIN and downloaded latest TWRP, but now? from video i don't understand what to do.. in RAR twrp folder there is an ISO image..

Mattmod7 said:
Hey guys
i have installed ODIN and downloaded latest TWRP, but now? from video i don't understand what to do.. in RAR twrp folder there is an ISO image..
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I used the you tube guide provided by usmanalitoo called "How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge/S6 Edge Plus Nougat 7.0 Easily!"
Search for it. This message board prevents me from posting the URL because I am a "New User".
It has much more detail. It's a bit fast so I had to watch some sections several times to see what he was doing.
Make sure you've downloaded the latest version of Odin and Twrp. He shows how this is done.
He uses a file called Nougat_Root_SuperSu_No_kernel_included.zip which he downloads from MediaFire.
You have to read the URL for this download from the screen shot. It's a bit awkward. You end up with a fully
rooted phone with Twrp as the active recovery software so you are all set to install custom ROMs quite
easily. I should warn you that there is a marked shortage of ROMs for the S6, plenty for the S5 and for the
S7. For the S6 there seem to be very few. Why? I have no idea.
At 3.41 in the video, the first time he boots the phone into Twrp recovery mode I had problems. It did
not happen as smoothly as it does in the video. I had to reboot the phone MANY times and repeatedly
use the VOL-UP+POWER+HOME key combination before the phone reluctantly booted into Twrp.
You can see from the comments under the video that many people had the same issue. But it does
rectify itself eventually.
I may be able to help if you get stuck. Good luck.

Guys, i have installed the latest firmware by odin but when i try to instal TWRP at the and i recieve a message like "blocked by r/L"
the phone work well but i have done nothing in this way..

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Hey man @rifek4
finally i have done all! now it is rooted correctly!
now i have 2 issue:
-samsung healt doesn't work
-continuous appearing of request for passwor for samsung account.
how can i resolve these?
id like also to do 2 things:
-use youtube also when screen is off
-drop down notification bar simply sliding on display
are these possible whit root?

Mattmod7 said:
Guys, i have installed the latest firmware by odin but when i try to instal TWRP at the and i recieve a message like "blocked by r/L"
the phone work well but i have done nothing in this way..
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r/L is 'Reactivation Lock' I believe.
There's a thread about it here -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/bypass-samsung-reactivation-lock-t3250282

Ok guys, now root is done!
Id like to ndo 2 things:
-use youtube also when screen is off
-drop down notification bar simply sliding on display
Is this possible?
I have a problem..there is a continue samsung account password notifications, i insert password but it reapper after few minutes..
How can i do?