[SC-01F] Galaxy Note 3 (Japanese) (NTT Docomo)
Rooting information is in the second post.
Debloating and tweaking information is in the third post.
Available Firmwares:
Android 4.3 (SC01FOMUBMIF) - original firmware
Android 4.3 (SC01FOMUBNA8) - released on 2014/02/12 - patch notes
Android 4.3 (SC01FOMUBNB3) - released on 2014/03/04
Android 4.3 (SC01FOMUBNC3) - released on 2014/03/31
Android 4.4.2 (SC01FOMUBNF6) - released on 2014/07/08 patch notes
Android 4.4.2 (SC01FOMUBNI3) - released on 2014/10/16
Android 5.0 (SC01FOMUGOI4) - released on 2015/10/05 - patch notes
Download firmwares here.
Latest patch notes.
[SCL22] Galaxy Note 3 (Japanese) (au KDDI)
Original and rooted firmwares are available from Dev-Host.
Rooting information is in the second post.
Available Firmwares:
Android 4.3 (SCL22KDUBML1) - original firmware - patch notes
Android 4.3 (SCL22KDUBNB1) - released on 2014/03/04 - patch notes
Android 4.3 (SCL22KDUBND3) - released on 2014/05/15 - patch notes
Android 4.4.2 (SCL22KDU2FNF7) - released on 2014/07/09 - patch notes
Android 5.0 (SCL22KDU2GOH7) - released on 2014/09/01 - patch notes
Download firmwares here.
Rooting Information
This root method shows custom status, but FeliCa works.
Instructions - Device Rooting
There are guides on xda on how to do every step, so please don't ask how to do any particular step in this post.
If you can't get the Download Mode to show Samsung Official, keep reflashing the recovery image and rebooting. It may take a few tries.
If it doesn't work. Try making a tar file with the official recovery.img in. Guide here.
You must install the cwm in the last step using the dd command. You can't use Odin or it will disable NFC again.
Download these things:
The latest KitKat firnware (link in the first post)
The KitKat CWM recovery (attached)
Odin and Samsung Mobile Drivers
SuperSU CWM Installer
7zip
Extract the firmware so you have a tar.md5 file.
If you don't have KitKat yet, do this:
Reboot to download mode
Run Odin press AP and select the firmware tar.md5
Press Start and wait 5 minutes for your firmware to update
Reboot to download mode
Run Odin press AP and select your recovery tar file
Press Start and wait for the reboot.
Copy the SuperSU insstaller zip to your sdcard.
Reboot to recovery mode.
Install SuperSU by selecting the zip.
Reboot.
Install BusyBox Installer.
Install BusyBox. If it doesn't work, you don't have root.
Install Android Terminal Emulator
Extract recovery.img from the firmware tar.md5
Copy to /sdcard
Run this command (you can copy/paste it):
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
Reboot the phone, reboot into recovery, then reboot into download mode, check that it says "Current binary: Samsung Official"
Repeat these 3 reboots until it shows official. (NFC will work then)
Extract the recovery.img from your recovery tar file to /sdcard
Run this command (you can copy/paste it):
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recoveryReboot to recovery to test that it installed.
You should now be rooted with NFC and custom recovery.
Notes:
To get to download mode: hold power+home+vol down, while the phone reboots, then at the screen with Japanese text, press vol up.
To get to recovery mode: hold power+home+vol up, while the phone rebootsp.
When using Odin, ensure re-partition is unchecked.
Instructions - TWRP
You can find an alternate recovery in this post.
Instructions - Install Xposed
Follow the rooting instructions above.
Install the Xposed Installer.
Open Xposed Installer, click Framework, click Install, reboot.
Recommended Modules:
Wanam Xposed
Instructions - Enable Bluetooth Tethering
Follow the rooting instructions above.
Follow the Xposed Installation instructions above.
Install the Xposed-Bluetooth-Tethering-Enabler module.
Open Xposed Installer, clock Modules, enable Xposed-Bluetooth-Tethering-Enabler, reboot.
Lollipop Deodex Rom
I have created a deodexed Lollipop rom for the SC-01F.
It is pre-rooted, deodexed and Busybox is installed.
You don't have to wipe and you can go back to stock easily.
NFC is working.
Please download all the files in the SC-01F folder.
Guide: (This will trip knox)
Download all the files in the SC-01F folder.
Copy "SC-01F_Part2_System.zip" to your phone's SD card.
Optional: Copy "XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk" and "xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip" too if you want Xposed Framework.
Reboot your phone into download mode and connect the USB cable.
Extract "Odin3_v3.10.7.zip" and run the program.
Press the "AP" button and select "SC-01F_Part1.tar"
Reboot into recovery mode.
Flash the "SC-01F_Part2_System.zip" from the SD card.
Optional: Flash "xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip" if you want Xposed.
Optional: Skip this step if you prefer a custom recovery over NFC.
Reboot to download mode. Flash "SC-01F_Part3_OfficialRecovery.tar"
Repeat this step until download mode shows official binary.
You may have to pull the battery and cable mid flash to trigger the official check.
You won't brick your phone from a bad recovery.img flash.
Done.
I'm a SEA Note 3 SM-N9005 user. Is there any way I can use Japanese language pack from DoCoMo version? I just switched from Xperia Z and noticed the missing language.
what are the supported bandwidth of the SC-02C model?
hmm... according to this
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連続待受時間注意1注意2
（静止時） 3G：約 470時間／LTE：約 410時間／GSM：約 380時間注意6注意7
連続通話時間注意2
（音声通話時） 3G：約 1000分／GSM：約 860分
seems like only Japan frequencies
SimmoF,
Are you upgrading from the Note 2 (SC-02E)?
I still have a year to go on the SC-02E contract, I wonder if NTT Docomo offer an upgrade path?
Fulvian said:
I'm a SEA Note 3 SM-N9005 user. Is there any way I can use Japanese language pack from DoCoMo version? I just switched from Xperia Z and noticed the missing language.
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I don't think its possible, without a huge amount of effort.
Sent from my L-06C using Tapatalk 4
AllGamer said:
what are the supported bandwidth of the SC-02C model?
hmm... according to this
Code:
連続待受時間注意1注意2
（静止時） 3G：約 470時間／LTE：約 410時間／GSM：約 380時間注意6注意7
連続通話時間注意2
（音声通話時） 3G：約 1000分／GSM：約 860分
seems like only Japan frequencies
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SC-02C is the Galaxy S2. Did you mean SC-01F?
Docomo uses its own frequencies, but their devices support a few standard frequencies when roaming, but you won't get to full speed.
Sent from my L-06C using Tapatalk 4
Grant Barker said:
SimmoF,
Are you upgrading from the Note 2 (SC-02E)?
I still have a year to go on the SC-02E contract, I wonder if NTT Docomo offer an upgrade path?
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I'm upgrading from the Galaxy S2.
I wouldn't upgrade, the way Docomo subsidize is by giving you a discount off your bill, every month, for 2 years. This works out to about 44000yen, if you stick the 2 years out.
Also differences aren't that great between the note 2 and 3, and they'll likely filter all the new touchwiz features into the new note 2 firmware.
Sent from my L-06C using Tapatalk 4
SimmoF said:
I'm upgrading from the Galaxy S2.
I wouldn't upgrade, the way Docomo subsidize is by giving you a discount off your bill, every month, for 2 years. This works out to about 44000yen, if you stick the 2 years out.
Also differences aren't that great between the note 2 and 3, and they'll likely filter all the new touchwiz features into the new note 2 firmware.
Sent from my L-06C using Tapatalk 4
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Yeah. Cheers. I'll be sticking with the Note 2 which I'm very happy with.
I just upgraded from my American Note 2 (Verizon) I was using with a Docomo SIM. I'm loving it so far, but I know it could be much better if I had root (to remove bloatware, change a few things, add a few things, etc). I will post links in here if I confirm root methods and recoveries that work with this device.
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gaxiolafm said:
I just upgraded from my American Note 2 (Verizon) I was using with a Docomo SIM. I'm loving it so far, but I know it could be much better if I had root (to remove bloatware, change a few things, add a few things, etc). I will post links in here if I confirm root methods and recoveries that work with this device.
Sent from my SC-01F using xda app-developers app
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Great. So the De la Vega method requires the firmware dump to be available for the hacker to make it for our firmware.
So I wouldn't use that until one is available for our device. I will tell him as soon as I can.
SimmoF said:
Note: Do NOT do any updates until we know how to root this thing. Updating may block your chances of rooting.
Edit: I just saw that the Root de la Vega requires a custom version for our AP and CSC, so I will go down to the Docomo shop today and get the details, and request a custom root for us. I will post the details here when done.
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I will be watching this page constantly waiting for an update! I just picked up my note an hour ago. Thanks for making the effort!
AllGamer said:
hmm... according to this
Code:
連続待受時間注意1注意2
（静止時） 3G：約 470時間／LTE：約 410時間／GSM：約 380時間注意6注意7
連続通話時間注意2
（音声通話時） 3G：約 1000分／GSM：約 860分
seems like only Japan frequencies
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What you are quoting here are not frequencies, but standby and talk time ratings.
Standby 470 hours on 3G and so on.
Talk time 1000 minutes on 3G and so on.
But it seems that you are right about the fequencies either way.
look here: http://www.samsung.com/jp/consumer/mobilephone/galaxy-note/docomo/SM-N900DZKEDCM-spec
SimmoF said:
Hello everyone,
Some of you may know me for my work in the SC-02C thread.
I am starting this device thread for the users of the Japanese Galaxy Note 3.
I intend to pick up one of these on release day, October 17, so I'll post as much advice and information as I can about rooting/modding.
I will try rooting using the Root de la Vega method, as soon as I get the device.
Note: Do NOT do any updates until we know how to root this thing. Updating may block your chances of rooting.
Edit: I just saw that the Root de la Vega requires a custom version for our AP and CSC, so I will go down to the Docomo shop today and get the details, and request a custom root for us. I will post the details here when done.
You can visit the Official Docomo Page for this device.
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Just got my Galaxy Note 3 from Docomo Shinyokohama branch last night.
This page is great and thank you to you sir for your technical knowledge and continued support for Samsung device owners here in Japan.
My previous phone was a Galaxy S2 (SC-02c) and I used your previous methods on rooting and now, my phone is still perfectly working
Though I'm still hesitant to tinker with my (20 hour-old) Galaxy Note 3...but I will continue to monitor this thread.
Thanks again in advance!
no one buying the galaxy J? :laugh::laugh:
docomo Note 3 owner now. Sweet root method please....(Onegaishimas)
tried ODIN with CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005 end status said PASS but on root check - failed.
Any pointers. Need CHAINFIRE to run.
n9005
I've purchased N9005 version off of hong kong based website. With my galaxy s3 from docomo sim card, i don't get any 3G/4G.... nothing but makeing and receiving phone calls.... i can't even send text!!!! but i can receive one... what is going on!
any help?
soul870518 said:
I've purchased N9005 version off of hong kong based website. With my galaxy s3 from docomo sim card, i don't get any 3G/4G.... nothing but makeing and receiving phone calls.... i can't even send text!!!! but i can receive one... what is going on!
any help?
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Firstly, you need to set up the APN.
Secondly, DoCoMo has IMEI filtering on sp-mode, so you must be using a DoCoMo branded device.
You will need to switch your data plan from sp-mode to mopera to use your own device.
http://www.mopera.net/service/about/fit.html
Sent from my SC-01F using Tapatalk
I'm new to Japan and my original Note is getting long in the tooth so I'm considering buying a DoCoMo Note, hence I'm curious about bloatware. My understanding is that Japanese operators jam their phones with cute but useless apps, I also believe they only come with support for Japanese and English languages and you are not able to download support for other languages, is that true?
Is there any advantage to getting a DoCoMo device over Au?
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I live in Japan and just go a Samsung galaxy tab 7.7 plus. I am looking to root the device and if possible flash a stock ROM or others. I have look on the forum and cannot find any info on a SC-01E... Any guidance would be great. ^^
The model number is SC-01E
Android Ver:4.0.4
baseband ver: SC01E0MLJ3
Kernel Ver:3.0.8-1131726
sloppy1969 said:
I live in Japan and just go a Samsung galaxy tab 7.7 plus. I am looking to root the device and if possible flash a stock ROM or others. I have look on the forum and cannot find any info on a SC-01E... Any guidance would be great. ^^
The model number is SC-01E
Android Ver:4.0.4
baseband ver: SC01E0MLJ3
Kernel Ver:3.0.8-1131726
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I have a Samsung galaxy tab 7.7 plus just like u ,but simcard is locked,i have no the number,how to do?
Hey Guys,
There is a separate XDA Forum for the 7.7 Plus :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1427
Thread moved .
I also want to do the same with my device, searching I found this:
"Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus(SC-01E)のrootを取ってみる
Android Hack デジタルガジェット Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus
近頃たたき売られているGalaxy Tab 7.7 Plus
先月なら、苦労せずとも新規一括0円が転がっていましたね。
docomoなiPhoneが発表されるまでは叩き売られてそうですよね。
私はキャッシュバックまで頂いて手に入れてきました。
ということで、rootを取ってみたいと思います
準備
SC-01E／SC-01D／SC-03D Root化パッチ 出来ました^^; | ガジェット痛信 > Android
ありがたいことに最近root化パッチが公開されたようです。
「SC-01E/SC-01D/SC-03D ROMバックアップパッチ v1」と「SC-01E Root化パッチ v1.1」をダウンロードしておきます。
バックアップ
「SC-01E/SC-01D/SC-03D ROMバックアップパッチ v1」のRunMe.batを実行して、適当に進めると、本体ストレージのbackup_dumpディレクトリにバックアップを取ってくれます。
あとはMTPでも使って、パソコンにそのファイルを移動させればおしまい。
root化
「SC-01E Root化パッチ v1.1」のRunMe.batを実行します。
無事成功したら、SuperSUとVoodoo OTA RootKeeperをマーケットよりインストールしておきましょう。
おしまい"
Credits to: yanoshi 7日前
The tablet isn't with me, so I get to take the test as soon as possible.
UpInTheAir said:
Hey Guys,
There is a separate XDA Forum for the 7.7 Plus :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1427
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Unfortunately at this Forum is no information about Tab 7.7 Plus. I have Galaxy Tab 7.7 Plus(SC-01E) and I'm not sure it is possible to change stock ROM to any alternative one.
There are not many differences between Tab 7.7 and Plus version (only difference is: CPU and DVB-T Tuner).
It is possible that ROM for 7.7 will work in 7.7 Plus?
Here's the link Gabirumaster mentioned:
http://yanoshi.hatenablog.jp/entry/2013/05/05/014140
I managed to root my phone, thanks to the links in this tread.
If someone has problems in rooting, write here.
However, it's so easy - you download 2 files and then run them one after another... Amazing.
By the way I also would like to know whether I can flash another ROM instead of pre-installed Japanese on this device
Anyone knows?
Shinkoku said:
By the way I also would like to know whether I can flash another ROM instead of pre-installed Japanese on this device
Anyone knows?
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You can flash another ROM if you have a custom CWM, and for this case, I was failed to insert the custom CWM. Could you install a custom CWM to your 7.7 Plus? If yes, could you give me a guide? Thanks,,
Thanks. Don't feel like flashing CWM at the moment, though. Would like to keep stock rom. But might need CWM one day, cause the SC-01E is a MOST glitchy device I ever had (and I had 3 of them before). Do not recommend anyone to buy it. Really awful device by Samsung this time, fund something else if you can, save time and nerves...
dude u found stock rom for sc-01e..mine is not booting,need to flash stock rom but cant find anywhere
SC-01E
I HAVE the same issue and would like to enable the phone on sc-01e please can anyone guide me in the right direction..?
sco1e
Shinkoku said:
Thanks. Don't feel like flashing CWM at the moment, though. Would like to keep stock rom. But might need CWM one day, cause the SC-01E is a MOST glitchy device I ever had (and I had 3 of them before). Do not recommend anyone to buy it. Really awful device by Samsung this time, fund something else if you can, save time and nerves...
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can you help me as i am unable to use phone or root if you can you give me downloads or assit
WILLIEFRANCE said:
I HAVE the same issue and would like to enable the phone on sc-01e please can anyone guide me in the right direction..?
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Yesterday it was my Docomo 7.7 SC-01E is I've unlocked everything. Plus, I have prepared the new cleaned rooted firmware ..
GUIDE:
1. Flash my Stock cleaned rooted multilanguage firmware UI06 with Odin 3.07 in PDA (this firmware is fresher than a uh11):
Download Stock_Rooted_SC01E_SHV_E150S_UI06
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2. After go in recovery (you can use QuickBoot that I added in the rom) and do: wipe reset factory
Now we unlock the ability to make and receive calls: (These modems are always part of this firmware, but if you like the bootloader will not allow you to flash via Odin-we will use the terminal)
1. Put these 2 modems in internal sdcard
2. Install the terminal
3. Open the terminal, write su and press ok
4. Write this command (and press ok) :
Code:
dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 if=/sdcard/mdm.bin
5. Write this command (and press again ok):
Code:
dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 if=/sdcard/amss.bin
5. Reboot in recovery and do: wipe reset factory again
6. Turn ON your tablet, open the dialer and write: 319712358
7. Write the password: 996412
8. Go in Network Setting → Channel setting, choose: full, press: apply (The device will reboot)
9. Wipe reset factory in recovery again and enjoy:victory:
Screenshots:
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New firmware
I prepared new rooted firmware for Docomo 7.7 SC-01E from 09/08/2013
Download Stock Rooted SC01E SHV E150SKRVH09
Flash this firmware with Odin 3.07 in PDA (that you will find in the archive)
If you want to upgrade your modem, you have to use the terminal:
1. Put 2 modems, that you will find in the archive (amss.bin and mdm.bin) in internal sdcard
2. Open the terminal, write su and press ok
3. Write this command (and press ok):
Code:
dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 if=/sdcard/amss.bin
4. Write this command (and press ok again) :
Code:
dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 if=/sdcard/mdm.bin
(reboot your tablet and enjoy)
bodivas said:
I prepared new rooted firmware for Docomo 7.7 SC-01E from 09/08/2013
Download Stock Rooted SC01E SHV E150SKRVH09
Flash this firmware with Odin 3.07 in PDA (that you will find in the archive)
If you want to upgrade your modem, you have to use the terminal:
1. Put 2 modems, that you will find in the archive (amss.bin and mdm.bin) in internal sdcard
2. Open the terminal, write su and press ok
3. Write this command (and press ok):
Code:
dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 if=/sdcard/amss.bin
4. Write this command (and press ok again) :
Code:
dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 if=/sdcard/mdm.bin
(reboot your tablet and enjoy)
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Hi....
Thanks for your nice information.
Just want to confirm: Can I still receive the mobile TV (OneSeg TV) services with your new firmware? I noticed that there is an DMB.apk.....
Thank you.
Download mode
It seems i am a retard...I cannot access DL mode on my sc-01e it comes up with a screen in japanese something about os...i restart with power and volume down...am i stupid or is there another issue
bkh_0538 said:
Hi....
Thanks for your nice information.
Just want to confirm: Can I still receive the mobile TV (OneSeg TV) services with your new firmware? I noticed that there is an DMB.apk.....
Thank you.
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I can not say, because in Europe does not work, you have to try (I specifically left dmb.apk)
This firmware I had to pull out from Kies ..
I uploaded full version here:
Download E150SKRVH09
WILLIEFRANCE said:
It seems i am a retard...I cannot access DL mode on my sc-01e it comes up with a screen in japanese something about os...i restart with power and volume down...am i stupid or is there another issue
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After the 3 keys you have to press the volume up key
bodivas said:
I can not say, because in Europe does not work, you have to try (I specifically left dmb.apk)
This firmware I had to pull out from Kies ..
I uploaded full version here:
Download E150SKRVH09
After the 3 keys you have to press the volume up key
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Hi Bro.....
Thanks for your kind reply......
If you don't mind, could you let me know what is the difference between this newest version and the previous VH09? Is the newest one rooted? Are all of them come with CMW? Or I have to install it again?
Thanks......
The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (for Rooting, CWM, and other discussions)
Official Product Page
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Device Specs:
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SIM Type: Dual Mini-SIM
Band Coverage: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WCDMA 900/2100 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
WCDMA 850/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n with hotspot capability
Display: 4.5" IPS (Can anyone confirm if it has Gorilla Glass?)
Resolution: 480 x 854
Navigation: 5-point capacitive touch
Processor: Quad-Core Qualcomm MSM 8225Q 1.2GHz
OS: Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean with LenovoMagic UI
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 4GB Internal Storage (eMMC) with memory card slot
Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Polymer user-replaceable
Dimensions: 136 x 69 x 10.4 mm
Weight: 130g
Sensors: A-GPS, Gravitation, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera: Front: 0.3MP fixed-focus, Rear: 5MP auto-focus
FM Radio: Yes
Color: White
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This is a good budget device when compared to other devices from lead manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei.
While searching on the internet I did find some Root & CWM installation methods.
I will be updating the relevant posts as and when needed.
You can look in the list below for what you want to do with your device.
ATTENTION!!! READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING
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Friend, there are two versions of this device in the market:
1. A706 (Chinese model)
2. A706_ROW (International Model)
The ROMs in this thread are only for the A706ROW model of this phone unless otherwise stated.
If you have the chinese model or another model A760 (which is a different model) then the ROMs in this thread are not for you.
Model A706 and A760 are two different models with almost same specifications. This DOES NOT mean that the ROMs of A706ROW are compatible with A760.
Please DO NOT confuse Lenovo A706 with Lenovo A760 as these are two different devices!!! Flash or experiment at your own risk!!!!
If you share a ROM link for any of the above devices, then please mention clearly the device for which the ROM can be used.
What to do with your Device ?
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DISCLAIMER:
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Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Remember if you are doing this, it is at your own sole responsibility
and I cannot be held responsible for any damage to your device, data loss, or any personal injury as a result of your actions.
And, If you still feel it is worth the effort, proceed with caution!
FOR NOOBS
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Read the instructions (click on SHOW to read) before attempting anything from the list below!
First you need to have the Android SDK installed on your computer. Or atleast you need to have the adb & fastboot files available on your computer.
Here's a good post that tells you how to setup ADB and fastboot.
Here's a post that has a list of adb/shell commands for noobs.
Ok, once you are done with the setup of ADB & fastboot on your computer, then you can proceed with the below instructions.
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IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
SOLUTION FOR SIM ERROR & DOWNGRADING TO CHINESE ROM
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Now, some of the people have already done such a mistake and for those people (who are having SIM or network problems and want to go back to chinese ROM, I am sticking this post by danyno1 to the OP:
(Click SHOW to See the quoted post)
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danyno1 said:
hi
I've just installed the "A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 MegaFull"" rom , and now i have no network coverage, it doesnt recognize my simcards
I live in Iran.
what should i do??
is there any way to unlock it ??
please help me with this situation , i'm in a hurry
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after reading the whole topic posts, and testing all the methods , the problem is solved [thanks to mixbox360's posts.] i'm going to just copy and paste his 2 separated posts.
BEST soloutions for these 2 common problems :
#1 device doesnt recognize simcards
#2 being unable to downgrade to the chinees stock rom
soloution of the #1 problem :
how I fixed: Just Installed the QNeonModern 1.7 ROM... then I installed the update of a chinese ROM from bootdroid (I mean putt the update.qsb file un the sdfuse directory o my sd card, then power and vol+ to enter the menu and selected SD UPDATE)... thats all... I have again my chinese rom with signal for calls untill we discover how to make work the athk board in the ROW roms.
Hope to be helpfull!
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soloution for #2 problem:
Ok trying again to put my chinese device in ROW rom with sim signal, and found a solution:
1:Flash via droidboot a chinese stock firmware I used the 130325
2:Rooted device with vroot and installed CWM Recovery via ADB
3:In the procedure to install custom rom Qneon one of the steps is to flash boot.img via fastboot... well I just didn´t do this step and flashed directly Qneon_1.7.1.zip via CWM
4: Did data/factory reset, cache reset and dalvik cache reset
5:Reboot system
An Ready! Finally got my chinese device in spanish and sim signal.
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ENJOY THE DUAL SIM ANTENNA + ROM WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
CREDITS : mixbox360
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For Installing CWM: Go to Post #2
For Rooting: Go to Post #3
For Stock ROMs: Go to post #4
For Custom ROMs: Go to post #5
Credits:
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- Lenovo for making a surprisingly good budget phone
- And users for buying it!
Enjoy your phone and share your thoughts and helpful insights/useful methods with all other users here so that they can benefit from your research.
CWM Installation Instructions:
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Make sure you have all the drivers for your phone installed on your computer. Download for A706 from here. Some other Qualcomm drivers (not sure if required)
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled, Install from Unknown Sources is enabled and device is detected in ADB run this command:
Code:
adb devices
Download the CWM Recovery for A706 from here.
Unzip the downloaded file to get a "recovery.img" recovery image file.
Press SHIFT key + Right mouse click in the folder where the file is located and select Open Command from Here.
Now, in the command prompt do the following:
a. Reboot into Bootloader mode. Use command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
b. Device will reboot and display Lenovo logo. (check if device is in bootloader mode by running command:
Code:
fastboot devices
. If you see a device connected then you have successfully rebooted into fastboot mode.
c. Now, run this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(This will flash the CWM recovery image to the device).
d. Once successful, reboot the device using this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
. Or, you can keep the power+vol up+ vol down buttons pressed to restart.
If everything has gone well, this should get CWM installed on your device. Your device is still *not rooted*. Once you have installed CWM, please proceed to the ROOT instructions post to *root* your device.
CREDITS:
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This post (in Vietnamese)
This post for Recovery (in Russian)
This post for Drivers links (in Russian)
And, to all the other great Russian/Chinese forums and sites who have such vast info on Lenovo which we need in English
DISCLAIMER: Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Proceed with caution!!!
1. CWM ROOT METHOD
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Ok, so you have successfully installed CWM and need root.
1. Just download this Root for A706 ( CWM flashable zip file)
2. Reboot phone to CWM Recovery (use command: adb reboot recovery)
3. Flash the zip and then restart into OS.
4. Now, you should get the Super user app in the list.
2. VROOT (ONE-CLICK ROOTING) METHOD
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For noobs AND people who either don't want to install CWM or are unsure of it's usage and only want root, can use this guide for VROOT one-click rooting method. The guide has been translated and posted on XDA by zhuhang. The original vroot post/method (in chinese) exists on this site.
CREDITS:
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Same as in the CWM post above.
Thanks to zhuhang for posting the VROOT guide in english (translated from chinese).
DISCLAIMER: Follow these instructions at your OWN risk & responsibility. They are provided AS-IS without any liability.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
Solution to the problem is now in the OP. Please follow it if you have SIM error or network issue.
STOCK ROM
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I am posting a list of stock firmware(s) that I can find for the A706 here, along with instructions on how to install it.
FIRMWARE LIST
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Build Number: A706_ROW_S018:
Details:
Firmware Type: Official Release
Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Indonesian & Vietnamese
Build Date: 15/07/2013
OS: Android 4.1.2 with Lenovo Magic UI
Download Link: Get it from here (Lenovo-Forums.ru)
(You need to click on the green button on the page. Once you click there then you need to register and logged in, to download it.)
CREDIT: This post in Russian.
This post by 5[Strogino] has a list of stock firmwares and links to download them.
INSTRUCTIONS
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A memory card is required.
Boot into Android normally.
Connect your phone to your PC/Laptop with a USB cable and when asked (or in USB connection settings), please select USB Mass storage mode to mount SD card.
On the root of the memory card, create a folder called "sdfuse".
Unzip the downloaded firmware, you will get a QSB file.
Copy the QSB file to the sdfuse folder that we created earlier on the root of SD card.
Note: Please make sure that your phone has atleast 60% power before attempting or beginning upgrade. Or keep charger connected during the process.
SD card upgrade process:
Long press VOL UP + POWER_KEY to enter the droidboot,
A menu will appear. Select the fourth option, SDUPDATE.
At the bottom of the screen, you can see the progress and status of the update
When you see the message "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!", this means you successfully completed the upgrade process
Now, reboot your device and hopefully it should be updated.
That's it! If you guys have found any more firmware download links (even for different regions, build etc.) just share them with me along with details and I will add them to the list in this post.
CREDIT: Instructions were taken from this post and formatted and edited for better understanding.
A List of Custom ROMs
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QNeon-Modern ROM (based on Russian Firmware but has English too): Visit the original thread (in Russian)
Please do share more ROMs with me so that I can include them in this list.
help!
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
gr8techie said:
RESERVED (for a list of Stock ROMs/Stock ROM installation)
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Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
scuderialoki said:
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
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scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
guliboy123 said:
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
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guliboy123, i will be putting the link and some instructions on the stock rom post soon. bear with me as i have to check the instructions from the russian/chinese sites and then put it up here. in the meantime, i suggest you take a backup of your current ROM (which is stock) using CWM and then try out the QNeon-Modern ROM. remember u need to flash that ROM using CWM.
thanks
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
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gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
scuderialoki said:
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
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ok, please tell me if you have CWM installed on your device? I believe it is not installed. if this is the case, then you need to flash CWM and then try installing the zip again.
if it is installed then, i believe the super su from previous rooting maybe causing the problem. check on Playstore for a method to unroot your device. or google it. then you need to root again. hope this solves your problem.
thanks
Hi bro thanks for the reply i attached a screenshot of my root validation. I used an app to identify that. And by the way my recovery is installed. I the super su app is killing it
New page for our devices :good:
I had rooted my Lenovo A706 before You made this page You are faster than me , bro :laugh::laugh:
Hope our A706 will have more ROM, Init , Kernel that make it better
Some picture of mine, they are old ones..I am cooking some new thing on A706...:laugh: hope you like
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
Can someone upload an official updated rom (ROW) for lenovo a706? It'll be much appreciated.
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
Goog, I want it
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silv3rmoon said:
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
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Long press in menu button ^^
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rapnix said:
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
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just viber bro...because maybe viber isn't usable for us now..i can use skype , line , zalo and every things else nomarly
@trithong.. bro. also in LINE and TALKRAY i encounter this problem some of us already encounter this problem what version do you have? i have A706ROW.. no problem if only chatting but if i want to use calling features that's were i encounter this kind of problem i can here them but they cannot here me
my A706 can't root.
CWM show Installation abort!
Baseband ver
A706ROW_1_A_2_0046_130604
Internal ver
A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705
WARNING! rooting your phone can void your warranty, do so at your own risk.
NOTE: These instructions below assumes you have a brand new phone just out of the box, all settings on default. If the default settings have been altered, please make sure you have the Ractivation Lock turned off in settings/Security or you will get a FAIL! message in Odin. (Thanks to Girn for pointing that out)
Download Kies (for the Drivers) from here http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/model/SM-N900WZKEBWA
If you don't use Kies just uninstall it as soon as the Kies install is complete.
During Kies uninstall it'll ask you if you want to keep the drivers, say yes to keep drivers.
Very Important! for Chainfire's rooting method to work, you must flash this tar via Odin, before you flash TWRP recovery, else it might Fail!
Download Chainfire's package from post #3
Select the file for the SM-N900W8 Canadian version, it includes the Odin and the Tar file to root your Notes 3.
Follow the flashing instructions from Chainfire's post #2
Quick Root Steps:
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot (like 5 seconds)
- Done
Important! make sure you Download TWRP version 2.6.3.2 (or newer) for hltecan models from http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/hltecan
Quick TWRP Steps:
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select openrecovery-twrp-vX.X.x.x-hltecan.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot (like 5 seconds)
- Done
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Quick Reference Memo:
Wind version is model SM-N900W8
Batch of 13.09 (Sept 2013)
Seems like all Canadian carriers are running the same model, no more worries about picking up the right model for 850/1900 or 1700/2100.
Internal Storage: 32GB
Stock Battery type: B800BU 3200 mAh
Connectivity:
WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (HT80)
GPS / GLONASS
NFC, Bluetooth® v 4.0 (LE)
IR LED (Remote Control), MHL 2.0
Sensor:
Gesture, Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, RGB
Proximity, Barometer, Temperature & Humidity, Hall Sensor
Full Specs at Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxynote3-gear/spec.html
Baseband (Radio):
N900W8VLUBMI5 (from Sept 2013 stock ROM)
N900W8VLUBMJ1 (from Oct 2013 stock ROM)
WARNING! Do NOT use RegionLock Away on Note 3 (SM-N900W8)
It will SIM Lock your phone, and ask your for the unlock pin code, even when you are on the same carrier using the ssame carrier SIM card.
In case of Force Closes after restoring Backups from Ti:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463116
Code:
su
restorecon -R -v /data/data
To Disable the annoying KNOX security:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471695
Code:
su
pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
Alternative Method To Disable KNOX
Using Titanium Backup, or any other App that has the ability to FREEZE find these files to freeze them:
Code:
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation 1.0
com.sec.knox.eventsmanager 1.0
KLMS Agent 1.0
KNOX 1.0
KNOX 1.0 (link)
Knox Notification Manager 1.0
KNOX Store 1.0
Found a bunch of STOCK ROMs for SM-N900W8:
here http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-N900W8.html
Windmobile
Bell
Rogers
Telus
Koodo
Mobilicity
Sasktel
and other Latin America countries as well if you prefer stock ROMs from Claro, Telcel or any other provider.
Additional mirror repository, for SM-N900W8 ROMs and flasha-able modems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488268
Troubleshooting Steps for failed Chainfire's rooting via Odin:
Do not fled if you can't get Chainfire's tar to flash properly.
- If you are unable to Boot, then go back into Download Mode.
- Flash back any stock SM-N900W8 ROM via Odin
- Then skip Chainfire's rooting Steps, and instead go straight into the TWRP steps
- Once you have TWRP installed, restart the phone
- Boot into TWRP (Vol-Up + Home + Power)
- Once inside TWRP just select the option to reboot, pressing on any of the reboot actions will prompt you with
"Your phone doesn't seem to be rooted, Do you want to install SuperSU?"
answer Yes by swiping
- Reboot to System, then run SuperSU
- When SuperSU is up, it'll ask you if to flash the root binaries, select the TWRP method
- The phone will reboot again into TWRP installing the root, when done, just reboot back into system.
- Done
Pics:
TWRP working
No Buttons problem
Version & Model from inside the battery compartment
Using the Puerto Rico ROM
Good to see a post on our Canadian models for once! Stock recovery should be in there also that I provided Dees _ Troy 2 days ago
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk 4
AllGamer said:
No Buttons problem
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No buttons problem?
Did you buttons stop working??
I'm gonna try this guide out when I get the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470262&page=3
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nicholaschum said:
No buttons problem?
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Girn said:
Did you buttons stop working??
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on this other Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471367
people were complaining about misaligned or loose button problem
AllGamer said:
on this other Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471367
people were complaining about misaligned or loose button problem
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So you're having no issues? Did you first have to disable the "reactivation lock" in settings? As per the link I posted in my first reply.
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AllGamer said:
on this other Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471367
people were complaining about misaligned or loose button problem
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Oh right, I thought there was a bug going around that made the buttons stop working after root, like my S2 LTE.
Girn said:
So you're having no issues? Did you first have to disable the "reactivation lock" in settings? As per the link I posted in my first reply.
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Nope, at least not that I know of.
I'm using it right now, I can make calls, receive calls, SMS, 3G/4G data, everything work
Do you have a screen shoot / pic of the "Reactivation Lock" you are talking about?
or describe to me where I should expect to see that message?
Look at the thread I linked. It's also a root guide for Canadian note 3.
He says you have to disable reactivation lock or you'll get failed msg when trying to Odin
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Girn said:
Look at the thread I linked. It's also a root guide for Canadian note 3.
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***Please note you must have the reactivation lock turned off in settings/Security or you will get a FAIL message***
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^
That?
Nope, i did not have to do that before flashing both Tar files.
You can see my screen shot above both were Green Pass!
--- Edit ---
Okay, I just figured that out.... by default that option is OFF, that's why i didn't have any issues.
Ok thanks. You able to run greenify and hibernate apps without any issues?
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Girn said:
Ok thanks. You able to run greenify and hibernate apps without any issues?
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I do use greenify.
I'll let you know when I'm done restoring all my Titanium Backup, the first time restore i was trying to restore also System Data, and needless to say that went awry
so, this is the 2nd try without the System Data, I should work OK, unless i get into this other issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463116
Code:
su
restorecon -R -v /data/data
restorecon -R -v /system
AllGamer said:
I do use greenify.
I'll let you know when I'm done restoring all my Titanium Backup, the first time restore i was trying to restore also System Data, and needless to say that went awry
so, this is the 2nd try without the System Data, I should work OK, unless i get into this other issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463116
Code:
su
restorecon -R -v /data/data
restorecon -R -v /system
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Why are you trying to restore anything? Does rooting or installing the recovery, erase the phone?
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Girn said:
Why are you trying to restore anything? Does rooting or installing the recovery, erase the phone?
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oh no, it has nothing to do with recovery or rooting.
those are just my Apps & Games, settings and data.
AllGamer said:
oh no, it has nothing to do with recovery or rooting.
those are just my Apps & Games, settings and data.
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Why are you restoring then if you don't mind me asking. It because you had to unlock the boot loader? (Don't have my note yet)
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Girn said:
Why are you restoring then if you don't mind me asking. It because you had to unlock the boot loader? (Don't have my note yet)
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Migrating all the data from the Old Note 1.0 to Note 3.0
Games Saves, Application data, etc
Oh I see thanks!
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Anyone have the Note 3 from Wind? Just wondering how it is performing for everyone. I am with Telus right now but the plan is way to expensive for me at the moment so I want to buy a Note 3 from Wind soon.
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wtb better instructions.
yeah dude. I was thinking the instructions weren't very well explained.
You need to give some indication as to which version is appropriate to download.
Your initial instructions are pretty vague and leave one guessing/assuming to upload the latest version of the update. Which softbricks the CFRooted S5s (sprint).
....
ALso there are issues with both of the ADB downloads you recommend. the SDK has issues with path length on install. The other installs fine but in windows there is no path 'ie e:\'
so .... how to unbrick
Pherox said:
yeah dude. I was thinking the instructions weren't very well explained.
You need to give some indication as to which version is appropriate to download.
Your initial instructions are pretty vague and leave one guessing/assuming to upload the latest version of the update. Which softbricks the CFRooted S5s (sprint).
....
ALso there are issues with both of the ADB downloads you recommend. the SDK has issues with path length on install. The other installs fine but in windows there is no path 'ie e:\'
so .... how to unbrick
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Unbrick with odin.
The downloads are named after the version of the rom you are on.
I didn't really recommend those adb, other people did so I provided the link.
Theres video tutorials floating around, not done by me. FWIW, I barely have time to make this mod and I don't even use the stock roms anymore, so I dont really have the time to hold peoples hands. You should do research before you flash anything on any phone.
If you wanna write something up that you feel would make it easier for an inexperienced person to understand, feel free to shoot me a link and I will include it in OP. Until then you are the first person I have heard of to softbrick, I am assuming this is because you flashed the wrong version. This which version do I flash question has been asked several times in the thread, so the answer is there, but to recap:
The last three letters of your rom version should match the three letter code on the download file.
Use the version tagged odex for odexed roms, and deodex for deodexed roms.
The first versions modify your APNs, they should work on any version of the stock rom, however it is unreliable and will need to be reflashed after a PRL update.
Flash the zip from recovery.
I will update the OP to have less directions since they seem to have mislead you, my apologies.
Native Hotspot S5 NE5
Hey I just flashed the 1.4 version for NE5 for the Sprint version of the S5.
My issue is that there is no toggle in the notification pull down. Is there anyway I can add it?
Thanks
Yes there is. I don't know how, but search for variations of "how to add toggles"
Please help
I have a Sprint Note 3 running on 4.4.4 with a Build Number ending with NH7. Does anyone know of a way to get the hotspot to work with this build? Any help would GREATLY BE APPRECIATED!
Dw4yne187 said:
I have a Sprint Note 3 running on 4.4.4 with a Build Number ending with NH7. Does anyone know of a way to get the hotspot to work with this build? Any help would GREATLY BE APPRECIATED!
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Have you tried Galaxy tools? It works on the S5 with 4.4.4. It is not in the play store, search for it on XDA and install.
No, I haven't used galaxy tools yet. I will give it a try now. Thanks for trying to help man, I appreciate it.
Sprint detailed procedure to unlock your native hotspot?
I have a Sprint Galaxy S5 version 4.4.2, NE5 type stock and want to perform the unlock your native hotspot routine by miked63017.
I have completed his step 1 under prerequisites and the root went fine I think. I am a little concerned since I am a first time rooter and pretty much a
Nooby to the process. I am a little concerned about step 2 and beyond:
Can I use the TWRP from the playstore for this custom recovery?
Can i make a backup with TWRP also or Titanium backup?
Would the .zip be unlockHotspot-1.4-NE5-ODEX.zip and would I flash it with ODIN?
Here is the process as best I can tell from the XDA posts. The asterisks are my notes :
NOTE---
This has been tested by a few people in the original thread with success, your mileage may vary. As always, you are responsible for your phone, and it's warranty.
--PREREQUISITES--
1 Your phone must be rooted, I have followed the guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2696537
Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. See the third post for exact supported model numbers. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) ! NE5***************
CF-Root is the root for "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root.
Donate
CF-Root has been available for many devices (Galaxy S1, S2, S3, S4, Galaxy Note, Note2, Note3, dozens of Tab models, etc!) and has clocked over 22.5 million downloads. This is not even counting custom ROMs that already include it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user has donated me $1...
What's installed
- SuperSU binary and APK
- Stock recovery
Installation and usage
Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.
If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).
Using this root increases your flash counter and trips the KNOX warranty flag!
Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.
CF-Auto-Root homepage
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
CF-Auto-Root main thread
[CENTRAL] CF-Auto-Root
ODIN Installation (detailed)
Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it. Notice the 30 second comment above? For experienced users, the entire process indeed takes only 30 seconds!
Download
SM-G900F (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
SM-G900H (International Exynos): CF-Auto-Root-k3g-k3gxx-smg900h.zip
SM-G900I (Oceania?): CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltedv-smg900i.zip
SM-G900L (Korea): CF-Auto-Root-kltelgt-kltelgt-smg900l.zip
SM-G900M (Middle and South America?): CF-Auto-Root-klte-klteub-smg900m.zip
SM-G900R4 (US Cellular): CF-Auto-Root-klteusc-klteusc-smg900r4.zip
SM-G900T (T-Mobile US): CF-Auto-Root-kltetmo-kltetmo-smg900t.zip
********* SM-G900P (Sprint): CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip **************
SM-G900T1 (Metro PCS): CF-Auto-Root-kltemetropcs-kltemetropcs-smg900t1.zip
SM-G900W8 (Canada): CF-Auto-Root-kltecan-kltevl-smg900w8.zip
SM-G900S (Korea?): CF-Auto-Root-klteskt-klteskt-smg900s.zip
SM-G901F: http://download.chainfire.eu/481/CF-...xx-smg901f.zip
SM-G906K: http://download.chainfire.eu/539/CF-...tt-smg906k.zip
SM-G906L: http://download.chainfire.eu/540/CF-...gt-smg906l.zip
SM-G906S: http://download.chainfire.eu/541/CF-...kt-smg906s.zip
Other models
CF-Auto-Root is not yet available for all models - one stock firmwares for these models become available, let me know, and I'll make the corresponding CF-Auto-Roots. Make sure to check the main CF-Auto-Root site as well, as models may be listed there that are not listed here.
2 You must have a custom recovery installed, I have used the one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2697762
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dees_Troy
Most devices can be updated quickly and easily with the TWRP Manager app:
Play Store Link
1) Install TWRP Manager from the Play Store
2) Open TWRP Manager and provide root permissions
3) Hit Advanced->Install Recovery
4) Verify the correct device name on your screen then press Install Recovery if the correct device is showing
Sprint SM-G900P Samsung Galaxy S5
So here is the step by step:
1. Make a backup------with the above TWRP from play store? *****************
2. Download the appropriate zip for you rom version. The three letter code in the filename should match the last three letters of your rom version. Odex version is for odexed roms, deodex version for deodexed roms.
*********File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.4-NE5-ODEX.zip ************
3. Flash the zip and reboot. ****** Using ODIN? *****************
Thanks to @Scolias for jumping on the zip creation so fast, and being the first one to test the modification (other than me)
**UPDATE***
For the original mod version:
If you update your PRL you will need to reflash and reboot:
Thanks for the heads up @Y.G.
**UPDATE 2***
Added Icon in Notification panel, Thanks @eyecon82 for providing the SQL data for Notification panel. Also added some SQL to try to enable bluetooth and usb tethering, let me know how they work. Download and flash version 1.2 for these updates.
***Update 3***
Since it has already been pulled into a DeOdex for our phone, and the same modification used on the s3 KitKat I figured I would post the services.jar files here too. You need to be on DeOdex for these to work, and note that the latest DeOdex available for our Sprint S5 from @sleshepic already has this built in. These are mostly just for reference, and so all the hotspot downloads are in one easy to find place.
ND2 Services.jar - http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...8&d=1398719510
NCB Services.jar - http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...9&d=1398822075
Rename the file to Services.jar for your baseband version, backup your old copy and put the new one in. Using the Services.jar survives PRL updates and does not require the usage of the previous mods.
If anyone needs it I can post the changes in the smali files here, its pretty simple though using grep in tethering.smali, it involves setting a var to 0x0 from 0x1, in the tethering.smali by the dun_required string.
***Update 4***
Big thanks to @rocket321 for helping me out with odexing. I have made a flashable zip that uses services.jar instead of modifying the APN. Flashing the new version will remove all APN modifications from the previous versions and install the new services,jar for odex or de-odex versions. Currently I have only built for ND2 roms, if there is any need for NCB let me know and I will work on it. New files attached below, just flash from recovery and tether . Enjoy and if this helps you please give thanks, and don't forget to thank @rocket321 as well.
Anybody making ROMs feel free to incorporate the files below, otherwise they should be able to be flashed right on top of the rom, assuming there are no modifications to the services.jar file in the desired ROM..
***Update 5***
Added NCB zips, built jars and odexes using my new tool modStudio
***Update 6***
Added NE5 versions to downloads, big thanks to @crawrj and @townsenk for making them
***Update 7***
Added NI3 versions, need testing the size of the ODEX package has shrunk and I am not sure why. Please let me know if you guys notice anything weird, so far so good for me but YMMV. Added back new dynamic way of adding to the notification panel, again let me know how this works out.
***Update 8***
Added new NI3 versions for testing, make a backup before testing JIC
***Update 9***
Cleaned up OP a little
Attached Files
File Type: zip unlockHotspot.zip - [Click for QR Code] (396.5 KB, 1275 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.2.zip - [Click for QR Code] (396.8 KB, 2590 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.3-ND2-DEODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (3.59 MB, 491 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.3-ND2-ODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.72 MB, 969 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.3-NCB-DEODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (3.45 MB, 246 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.3-NCB-ODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.47 MB, 551 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.4-NE5-DEODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (3.71 MB, 807 views)
------------File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.4-NE5-ODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.96 MB, 1874 views)----------------
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.5-NI3-ODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (3.72 MB, 252 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.5-NI3-DEODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (3.72 MB, 248 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.6-NI3-DEODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (3.72 MB, 74 views)
File Type: zip unlockHotspot-1.6-NI3-ODEX.zip - [Click for QR Code] (7.02 MB, 190 views)
Last edited by miked63017; 16th November 2014 at 08:32 AM.
flashing NI3 appears to disable private mode
new poster, but def been checking this forum out for a while. ive been doing a fair amount of testing to solve my private mode not working issue. i flashed stock rom NI3 using Odin one-click mentioned in the forum, added philz and CFroot and tested root. all is well and private mode is still working.
after flashing the unlockHotspot-1.6-NI3-ODEX.zip mod, private mode is broken. i ran a nandroid back to before flashing the NI3 zip, and all is well. i then decided to install the unlockHotspot-1.6-NI3-ODEX.zip mod again to test my theory, same results...private mode not functional.
i did a thread search and did not see this mentioned previously. just a warning for all those out there that do use private mode and want wifi tether functionality.
also is anyone aware of a workaround?
Thanks!
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wifi tethering sprints s5 with 4.4.4
So there is no nk4 builds for wifi tethering on sprints s5 with 4.4.4? Really need access to wifi tethering. Any help is appreciated.
randomh3ro1 said:
So there is no nk4 builds for wifi tethering on sprints s5 with 4.4.4? Really need access to wifi tethering. Any help is appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download Galaxy Tools and select hotspot. Done.
Sent from my icrap 2 using Tapatalk HD
Anybody available to test my new hotspot project? PM me with your email address if you are interested, let me know what build you are on and what device, this should work for any sprint device but I have only tested on my SM-G900P running the NKD Lollipop build.
Forgot to mention, you must be rooted.
Started thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...apps/app-gs5-native-hotspot-unlocker-t2980905
Just rooted my s5 the wifi tethering zips you have for it don't have the same build #
My device ends build BOA6 it's a sprint s5. (excuse me, I'm a noob)
E2online said:
My device ends build BOA6 it's a sprint s5. (excuse me, I'm a noob)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Install the latest version of the app available via the link one post above yours.
Software Version and build number ends in 0A6
Hi today I Rooted my phone and installed a custom recovery but then I saw that you said in your post that the 3 letters or numbers of the rom determined which file I would download but my galaxy s5 software version and build number (which I dont know if the software version or the build number is the rom) ends in 0A6. What should I do or is this mod not for me? Thanks for your help!
Install zip for G900PVPU2BOD3
Is there an install zip for G900PVPU2BOD3?
Tethering Problem on Samsung GS5 au SCL23
Brought this phone from Japan.....i'm having the same tethering issue....the hotspot turns off instantly the moment i turn it on....my phone is not rooted and the build number of my phone ends with NJ1....please help me to fix it.....thanks in advance
Verizon S5 Hotspot Validation Error Msg
So i have a Verizon S5 whenever i try to turn on my Hotspot Validation Error pops up after configuration. i am not in the USA so i cannot contact Verizon and im using a dofferent sim in my GS5. Any solutions to fix my problem???
[HOWTO] root Galaxy S8 S8+ CRGH CRI5 CRI1 CRJ5 CRK1 CRL3 TWRP&ambasadii stock kernel
[Guide]How to root Galaxy S8 or S8+ SM-G95xF/D with CRGH, CRI5 CRI1 CRJ5 CRK1 CRL3 ROM using TWRP and ambasadii stock kernel (which is including magisk)?
This topic is showing how to root à Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ (Oreo - 8.0.0) Exynos with the CRGH or CRI5 ROM where Samsung has again added some security features to avoid the rooting device.
Previous found topics seem running fine until the device reboot. It is stucked on SAMSUNG starting message with on top "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
WARNING:
- At end of this process, keep checked your OEM unlock.
- Rooting and bricking your device is at your own risk.
Tested on:
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU3CRGH from sammobile G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI5 from sammobile G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI5 G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte thanks @gtrs36 for testing this new version of rooted boot loader
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI1 G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte thanks @Jon Saridjan for tests using the mix of ROM and rooted boot loader
- S8+ SM-G955F Exynos model ROM G955FXXU4CRJ5 Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dream2lte thanks @.RadziU. for testing this new version of rooted boot loader
- S8+ SM-G955F ROM CRJ5 Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dream2lte thanks @DarthKyria for testing this version of rooted boot loader
Please keep me in touch to update this list!
Download links:
- TWRP
** Thanks @teamwin
** For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/
** For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/
- @ambasadii stock kernel
** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728
Link unavailable, use the below version** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904009192
** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904024753
** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536984254
** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRK1.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603872259
** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRL3.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603878451
** Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111
- Odin3-v3.13.1 download on https://samsungodin.com/
- Samsung drivers download on https://samsungodin.com/
- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk from MagiskManagerDOTcom
- RootChecker.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
- RootCheckerPro.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheckp&hl=en
- Titanium Backup from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
1. Backup your important data from internal storage before proceeding towards the installation. (I'm using smart switch and helium for some other apps. Unfortunately, smart switch is not able to fully backed up bluemail, Call Recorder Pro and so on)
2. Now go to Settings - About Phone - Software Information - Tap on Build Number 7 Times.
3. Now come back to Settings Home and Open Developer Options. Check OEM Unlock is turned ON. (It should be blue) If not found, set the date 8 days ago, uncheck "Automatic System Update" and reboot.
4. Power off device and boot into download mode by pressing the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons then VOLUME UP button to continue
5. Connect your device to the PC.
6. Now open Odin3-v3.13.1 as administrator and you should see a blue-highlighted box with a random COM number, which means you have proper drivers installed.
7. Put on our SD card (or on USB key - in case of USB key, you gonna use the usb dongle to flash/install - )
** MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk
** RootCheckPro.apk
** G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
____ or
** G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip
8. In the tab Options, uncheck "Auto Reboot" and kept checked "F. Reset Time". Click on the AP button and choose the twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamXlte.img.tar file.
9. Press the START button.
10. Now after Odin says PASS,
____10.1 Press the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons until the screen goes black
____10.2 Press VOLUME UP, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons for about 4 seconds until you should be in TWRP recovery.
11. Now allow the modifications by swiping and go to WIPE option.
12. <WARNING> Disconnect your device from your PC </WARNING> and choose "Format Data" - Type "yes" - ENTER.
____<WARNING> If at the Format Data step, you got red messages, complete the below step 13 and redo both step 12&13 </WARNING>
13. Go back to Home menu and choose “Reboot” then “Recovery” also choose “Swipe to Install”.
14. Once rebooted, choose “Keep Read Only” if needed then “Install” then flash G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip or G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip
15. The device should reboot, it's taking a long time. Enter your PIN code. Select your language and so on... Ignore the popup asking you to reboot because of the SIM Card changed"
16. Enjoy, your phone is rooted, Magisk and TWRP are both installed!
17. Install RootCheckPro.apk and start it, tape VERIFY ROOT the app should said your device has root access. Don't be afraid about SuperSU @Chainfire not installed.
18. Install MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk, start it. Control the SafetyNet, all should be green.
19. Install Titanium Backup, start it. You should see a popup asking you to agree the root access.
20. Start TWRP app, agree the new installation, reboot.
21. Reboot once the device is stable without any notifications.
22. Restore your data thru smart switch and helium or other apps.
Thanks for
@ambasadii for the updated stock kernel
@teamwin for TWRP
@topjohnwu for Magisk
@joeykrim for Root Checker Pro
@Titanium Track for Titanium Backup
@Ruturaj Kadam for the initial topic
@max lee for video and photo topic
@coyote950 for the help
@Chainfire for SuperSU
Please find below the rooting result displayed by root checker pro. Thanks @joeykrim
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And the ROM version even OEM unlock ON
I am G955F ; Still on R16NW.G955FXXU1CRB7 boot loader not unlocked yet. Is best practice (Sept, 23rd 2018) to upgrade and use this guide? Or use another for my U1 (older) bootloader?
Loupps said:
[Guide]How to root Galaxy S8 or S8+ SM-G95xF/D with CRGH ROM august 2018 using TWRP and ambasadii stock kernel (which is including magisk)?
This topic is showing how to root à Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ (Oreo - 8.0.0) Exynos with the CRGH ROM from august 2018 where Samsung has again added some security features to avoid the rooting device.
Previous found topics seem running fine until the device reboot. It is stucked on SAMSUNG starting message with on top "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
WARNING:
- At end of this process, keep checked your OEM unlock. Maybe, the risk is to flash back an official ROM if you restart your phone with OEM unlock unchecked.
- Rooting and bricking your device is at your own risk.
Tested on:
- SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU3CRGH from sammobile patch august 2018
Please keep me in touch to update this list.
Download links:
- TWRP
* For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/
* For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/
- @ambasadii stock kernel
* For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728
* Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111
- Odin3-v3.13.1 download on https://samsungodin.com/
- Samsung drivers download on https://samsungodin.com/
- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk from https://******************/
- RootCheckPro.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
- Titanium Backup from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
1. Backup your important data from internal storage before proceeding towards the installation. (I'm using smart switch and helium for some other apps. Unfortunately, smart switch is not able to fully backed up bluemail, Call Recorder Pro and so on)
2. Now go to Settings - About Phone - Software Information - Tap on Build Number 7 Times.
3. Now come back to Settings Home and Open Developer Options. Check OEM Unlock is turned ON. (It should be blue) If not found, set the date 8 days ago, uncheck "Automatic System Update" and reboot.
4. Power off device and boot into download mode by pressing the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons then VOLUME UP button to continue
5. Connect your device to the PC.
6. Now open Odin3-v3.13.1 as administrator and you should see a blue-highlighted box with a random COM number, which means you have proper drivers installed.
7. Put on our SD card (or on USB key - in case of USB key, you gonna use the usb dongle to flash/install - )
- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk
- RootCheckPro.apk
- G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
8. In the tab Options, uncheck "Auto Reboot" and kept checked "F. Reset Time". Click on the AP button and choose the TWRP.tar file.
For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/
For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/
Thanks @teamwin
9. Press the START button.
10. Now after Odin says PASS,
10.1 Press the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons until the screen goes black
10.2 Press VOLUME UP, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons for about 4 seconds until you should be in TWRP recovery.
11. Now allow the modifications and go to WIPE option.
12. <WARNING> Disconnect your device from your PC </WARNING> and choose FORMAT DATA - Type yes - ENTER.
13. Go back to Home menu and choose “Reboot” then “Recovery” also choose “Swipe to Install”.
14. Once rebooted, choose “Keep Read Only” then “Install” then flash G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728
Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111
Thanks @ambasadii
15. The device should reboot, it's taking a long time. Enter your PIN code. Select your language and so on... Ignore the popup asking you to reboot because of the SIM Card changed"
16. Enjoy, your phone is rooted, Magisk and TWRP are both installed!
17. Install RootCheckPro.apk and start it, tape VERIFY ROOT the app should said your device has root access. Don't be afraid about SuperSU @Chainfire not installed.
18. Install MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk, start it. Control the SafetyNet, all should be green.
19. Install Titanium Backup, start it. You should see a popup asking you to agree the root access.
20. Start TWRP app, agree the new installation, reboot.
21. Reboot once the device is stable without any notifications.
22. Restore your data thru smart switch and helium or other apps.
Thanks for
@ambasadii for the updated stock kernel
@teamwin for TWRP
@topjohnwu for Magisk
@JoeyKrim for Root Checker Pro
@Titanium Track for Titanium Backup
@Ruturaj Kadam for the initial topic
@max lee for video and photo topic
@coyote950 for the help
@Chainfire for SuperSU
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Can we use fresher driver from ? Driver : USB_Drivers_1.5.27.0.rar 26-Aug-2016 02:35 10636k
https://samsungusbdriver.com/category/download
https://samsungusbdriver.com/download/samsung-driver-v1-5-65-0
Or -v1.5.65.0 as the best ?
Also why are you installing Titanium Backup, what was intended for it?
futiless said:
I am G955F ; Still on R16NW.G955FXXU1CRB7 boot loader not unlocked yet. Is best practice (Sept, 23rd 2018) to upgrade and use this guide? Or use another for my U1 (older) bootloader?
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Hello,
The stock G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRB7.zip found there https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569956301 does'nt contain magisk nor twrp.
So you have to flash both stock G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRB7.zip and magisk.
Please refer this topic https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/ to download magisk
Then you will have to install "magisk manager" and "official twrp app"
futiless said:
Can we use fresher driver from ? Driver : USB_Drivers_1.5.27.0.rar 26-Aug-2016 02:35 10636k
https://samsungusbdriver.com/category/download
https://samsungusbdriver.com/download/samsung-driver-v1-5-65-0
Or -v1.5.65.0 as the best ?
Also why are you installing Titanium Backup, what was intended for it?
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If you are able to communicate with the device thru odin (the box COM should be blue with a random port number and you should see Added!!! or Removed!!! when you connect or disconnect your device) or backup your device thru smart switch, it's mean your driver are running fine.
Titanium Backup is able to perform a full backup on SDcard as there is a root access.
Smart Swich is not able to fully backed up (right access issue) the configurations for some applications. And it's forgot the SMS notification configuration, strange!!
Helium (without root access) is able to backed up few applications but said it's ok for some others even if it's failed. Don't properly work on SDcard, so you have to move the carbon directory from internal device to SDcard before flash or format any things.
Regarding installing magisk I understand … but would you recommend me to upgrade my bootloader and phone or use CRB7 and upgrade after. Which is a better option?
After rooting, how do we update with next version of the firmware without loosing root?
Probably flash the new firmware using Odin without restart and then flash the corresponding kernel version from the link above using TWRP?
futiless said:
Regarding installing magisk I understand … but would you recommend me to upgrade my bootloader and phone or use CRB7 and upgrade after. Which is a better option?
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I don't know the release date for the CRB7 but according to sammobile the latest version seems CRI5. I hope the previous number is not important. For my tested version, it's 3 and for this version it's 4.
I've checked the G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip is containing TWRP and magisk for S8 and S8+.
So my advise is to
- upgrade first to G950FXXU4CRI5 (download from sammobile ; from my point of view, the country is not an issuer) using odin without restore your data at end then
- apply the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
- restore your data
alexander_sirakov said:
After rooting, how do we update with next version of the firmware without loosing root?
Probably flash the new firmware using Odin without restart and then flash the corresponding kernel version from the link above using TWRP?
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Of cause you will lost the root access if you're upgrading your device except if you use some specific tools. This is because, the upgrade consist to put an image into a partition. I don't know if you're talking about automatic system update but on my side, it's off as I want to stay to my current stable version.
CRI5 gas got sama path for rooting
Can be rooted by using sama method
950f CRI5
Loupps said:
I don't know the release date for the CRB7 but according to sammobile the latest version seems CRI5. I hope the previous number is not important. For my tested version, it's 3 and for this version it's 4.
I've checked the G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip is containing TWRP and magisk for S8 and S8+.
So my advise is to
- upgrade first to G950FXXU4CRI5 (download from sammobile ; from my point of view, the country is not an issuer) using odin without restore your data at end then
- apply the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
- restore your data
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First of all the data partition is of no value ... yet..
This almost completes my question yet, my CRB7 is from Feb and you say upgrade to CRI5 which would in fact be a downgrade. This still begs the question as well,,, I guess I should have mentioned I want to run the latest bootloader and 8.1/9 roms with recent modem etc.
Should I CRI5 provide me any benefit lost by upgrading the bootloader?
futiless said:
First of all the data partition is of no value ... yet..
This almost completes my question yet, my CRB7 is from Feb and you say upgrade to CRI5 which would in fact be a downgrade. This still begs the question as well,,, I guess I should have mentioned I want to run the latest bootloader and 8.1/9 roms with recent modem etc.
Should I CRI5 provide me any benefit lost by upgrading the bootloader?
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I mean about an upgrade from CRB7 to CRI5 using an official released version. The CRI5 has been officially released on september 2018.
The ambasadii stock kernel seems to collaspe the boot partition (to avoid the stucking message) and the recovery partition (to install TWRP instead of the official recovery tool) and root the system.
So adventure is adventure, it should work to only flash the CRI5 bootloader, flash TWRP and then flash the ambasadii stock kernel. At end, you shoud be root and kept your CRB7 rom.
But keep in mind that at the format data step, you will lost all your personal configuration. So I'm clearly don't understand why you are trying to mix rom.
Where to get the CRI5 original bootloader?
I’m in catch 22, shall i root or wait for slow Mo and emoji’s updates? Man I’m on the exact firmware, that your guide is written for. Would there be any way to update once I’m rooted to slow Mo emoji firmware without breaking root? Sorry last time i rooted was Android 4.4.4 and Android 6.0.1.. Since them days, so much has changed Samsung really is making it harder to root there high end smartphones, i am rooting Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 but that feels so easy to root, as i don’t want to go through re-root backing up process etc. on the S8+?
So my question is shall i wait for the slow Mo update? And then root? Or shall i root and then apply slow Mo update? What’s the best course of action? Or what would you do? Thanks..
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I’m in catch 22, shall i root or wait for slow Mo and emoji’s updates? Man I’m on the exact firmware, that your guide is written for. Would there be any way to update once I’m rooted to slow Mo emoji firmware without breaking root? Sorry last time i rooted was Android 4.4.4 and Android 6.0.1.. Since them days, so much has changed Samsung really is making it harder to root there high end smartphones, i am rooting Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 but that feels so easy to root, as i don’t want to go through re-root backing up process etc. on the S8+?
So my question is shall i wait for the slow Mo update? And then root? Or shall i root and then apply slow Mo update? What’s the best course of action? Or what would you do? Thanks..
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Please have a look on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npc-PCutvvA CRI5 is compatible with slow Mo and emoji’s.
So, my advice is to download the official CRI5 version (on SamMobile firmware) then rooting using the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and you will have slow MO and be able to install emoji's apps.
futiless said:
Where to get the CRI5 original bootloader?
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You have to download the fully ROM on SamMobile firmware (that's should be a good thing in case of recover process to have the fully rom on your side)
Loupps said:
Please have a look on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npc-PCutvvA CRI5 is compatible with slow Mo and emoji’s.
So, my advice is to download the official CRI5 version (on SamMobile firmware) then rooting using the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and you will have slow MO and be able to install emoji's apps.
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Thank you so much! Quick question i purchased my S8+direct from Samsung website there's no BTU CRI5 ? Does it matter lets say i pick poland or spain ? See pics for what i mean.. Thanks again..
P.S.S Sammobile sucks for firmware download speeds, updato.com is so fast 2 mins fully donwloaded, sammobile 2 hours unless your on a piad plan!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Thank you so much! Quick question i purchased my S8+direct from Samsung website there's no BTU CRI5 ? Does it matter lets say i pick poland or spain ? See pics for what i mean.. Thanks again..
P.S.S Sammobile sucks for firmware download speeds, updato.com is so fast 2 mins fully donwloaded, sammobile 2 hours unless your on a piad plan!
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The country is not an issue except if you phone is locked to a network. That was the case in the past but now we brough phone from china and network operator from another way. So two ways: wait a couple of day the UK released version or download the south africa one as they are speacking british english too.
You're right about sammobile but I'm downloading and go to another activity... I've never tried updato.com, sammobile is more readable from my point of view.
Anyway to use this without sd card?
RikoudoS said:
Anyway to use this without sd card?
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After the format data, reconnect the device and you will be able to see the internal storage with only the TWRP directory. (at the step 14. for this topic)
Copy/paste or drag/drop the G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip at the root and you will be able to flash it.
Another way should be to connect an USB key thru the usb connector delivered with your S8.