UPDATED 7.14.2014
Method 1 (rooted)
The easiest way you can use RegionLockAway for those on MK2 is to do this:
I did this on the stock MK2 ROM stock.
Since no one either bothered to look in the same forum for the modem thread here is a link to the modems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496517
1. Root the phone on Stock MK2.
2. Download and install Safestrap.
3. Download MF3 modem.
4. Install the modem using Safestrap from the stock rom slot (what I did)
5. Reboot the phone, go to settings, and confirm you are on the MF3 modem. (this will not affect KNOX or bootloader)
6. Run RegionLockAway 1.3
7. Shut the phone down and insert any other carrier sim and turn the phone on, or leave the sim in after installing the MF3 modem, bypass the code unlock screen and then run RegionLockAway 1.3
8. Reboot and you should see it activate your carrier.
9. You can also flash back to MK2 if you like. (optional)
I can confirm it worked and the T-Mobile sim was accepted. There was no invalid sim prompt or unlock code prompt after doing this. I even flashed back to the MK2 modem and it still stayed unlocked.
Unfortunately the person I got the phone from had reported it stolen and when it went to activate on T-mobile is threw up the MM#6 code meaning the phone can't be activated due to bad IMEI. Apparently the guy who sold it to me assured me it would work on AT&T and everything was good. I had the phone maybe 5 days and after unlocking it later found out he reported it stolen. So yes I got scammed. Luckily I only paid $100 for the AT&T GS4. However for being honest on craigslist that I had a beautiful AT&T GS4 with Bad IMEI I was able to get $250 for the phone from a guy who fixes these problems...and that's all I will say to that. So now I have a Galaxy Note 1.
For those on KitKat 4.4 NB1 Here is more info from DroidDonX
DroidDonX said:
Downgrade from NB1 to MK2, and SIM Unlock SUCESSFUL!!
I got the CSC error too, but to get around that you have to flash the (modem) by flashing the CSC tar in ODIN. You should of got in the MK2 ODIN firmware folder.
It should say this:
CSC_ATT_I337ATTEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
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Link is at the bottom of the post!!
Method 2 (posted by muniz_ri)
Alternatively, I337 owners can flash the MDL modem via Odin to re-gain access to the hidden menu(links to signed, odin flashable modems below) then follow the guide in the OP to unlock your phone. Once completed you can re-flash the MK2 modem. I tested this process on my own stock i337 running stock MK2 and it works but follow at your own risk. Also, my knox warranty flag has been tripped for a long time so I don't know if flashing the MDL modem will trip the flag or not. Someone else can chime in on that. Cheers:
MDL Modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!wpUUXQCS!Aws3S1HWW31WUnA1s4BavFsyoNU7fBTVaEvIzcd3t6M
MK2 Modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!pwESna5I!YK7EKG37xXIG1ReB-Z-mfSMoXNkXQ9t2EdMK9ofgJKg[/QUOTE]
To finish this method go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
*muniz_ri has stated he is not sure whether this will trip KNOX or not*
**Method 2 has been confirmed to not trip KNOX by users**
Thanks to RockRatt and deadlysin9 for letting me know it was safe to just flash modems while on MK2 rooted
My method to root the AT&T S4 was saferoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
For those who need to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3
kali323 said:
CSC_ATT_I337ATTEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar
https://mega.co.nz/#!jgRVFaAB!6DeTpHAFqjjUzw1rBimo8Ge39l6vrZ1Z1A54FJMUjvI
Remember use the CSC slot in Odin
We are downgrading everything but the bootloader when downgrading from 4.4.2 to 4.3
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Method 3 (For those on NC1 or higher) @NewToGalaxy
Link for the files needed:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/16fu4havwvbt59c/NC1unlock.zip
NewToGalaxy said:
Try this and let me know, BTW this works on SGH-I337 S4 on 4.4.2 Kit Kat w/ stock ROM and NC1 Modem:
1. Download and install the following programs, but do not open them: Regionlock Away v1.3, towelroot v3, BusyBox Free v1.22.1 and Terminal Emulator and Safestrap v3.72. You should also obtain a MF3 modem flash .zip and place it on your internal storage "sdcard" or external storage, just remember where it is. I believe you can have any SIM card that is an unauthorized carrier in your phone at this time. That is of course if you want to unlock your SIM. I personally did not do this but my friend did it and I have read in the XDA forums that you can do this in theory if you so desire.
2. I placed all of the apps mentioned in this post into a single folder for ease of access.
3. Open towelroot and click "make it ra1n."
4. Upon completion, your device should be rooted, no reboot is necessary at this time (takes 5-10 seconds MAX).
5. Your device is now rooted, now download and install SuperSU. Open it and give any program you run from here on out access by clicking "grant" upon opening.
6. Open BusyBox Free v1.22.1 and let it run until complete, I let it complete the smart install but you can click on "install" at the bottom if you want. (don't know if this is required, I just read about it on one of the xda forums or a YouTube video out there somewhere, at any rate, I had heard that you can run it and install everything that needs to be installed and I had heard that you will obtain your overall objective of unlocking your phone. :angel: Let an expert elaborate on this one...
7. Download and install Root Checker Basic. Open it and click on "verify root." You should see some text in green that states, "Congratulations! This device has root access!" You just verified you have root :victory:
8. Open Terminal Emulator and type "su" (but no quotations "", so just type su), then press enter/return.
9. This should give Terminal Emulator root access via SuperSU. Now type "setenforce 0" (again, without "", so just setenforce 0 and press enter/return).
10. You just allowed your device to open Safestrap without automatically crashing if you didn’t complete step 9. (step 9 must be accomplished every single time you wish to open Safestrap or when ever you seek to boot into Safestrap Mode. I made it a habit to type this in every time I turn on/reboot my device. Let’s hope one of the devs can come up with something to fix this so it is automated and we don’t have to physically type this in every time) *hint* *hint*
11. Now that you opened Safestrap, click on "Install Recovery." If I remember correctly, it will require you to boot upon completion of the installation. Don't remember but if it makes you reboot though, but when you first turn on your phone it will say that Safestrap is disabled and you can either enter "recovery" or "continue." If it does reboot and you get this, just click "continue" to boot normally. At this time, complete step 9 then open Safestrap and click on "reboot to recovery."
Alternate Option 11A. For whatever reason, if you did not reboot your device after clicking "install recovery," upon completion of installing Safestrap, click on "reboot to recovery." You have to click this every time you wish to reboot into Safestrap Recovery Mode. (I could be mistaken but this is the method I use to reboot into recovery each time) Check out my name, I am new to the Galaxy scene.
12. Now that you are in Safestrap, click on "Mount."
13. Mount the storage device you put the MF3 modem on by checking "System" if it is stored on the internal memory (example sdcard\download) or "Micro SDcard" if it is saved to your external Micro SD Card.
14. Back out of that screen and go to main scree in Safestrap.
15. Click on "Install."
16. Click on the actual .zip file for the MF3 Modem Flash file mentioned previously. This will flash your modem from NC1 to MF3.
17. :victory: Congrats, you now have an MF3 Modem.
18. Go to main screen in Safestrap. Click on "Reboot," then "System."
I stopped here on my device, but what my friend did on her device, she went on to unlock her SIM in the following steps. I have not done this and I cannot confirm this, maybe someone else can. But from reading threads on XDA, this in theory should work.
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Now, for the 19th step, In case you missed the first step to place your unauthorized SIM in your phone, no fear, this is the time when you absolutely have to have it If you wish to unlock your SIM. In theory you can elect to open RegionLock Away and then click on "Region Unlock." I cannot confirm this for I have NOT done this but I have read that your device will reboot or you should reboot at this time. Your device should boot up normally, aside from the screen that says Safestrap is disabled in which you must click on "Continue" to boot normally or wait 10 seconds to boot normally. You should in theory have an unlocked SIM and now have access said network once your device boots up. If it did not work, Re-read this entire 19th step and the 2nd time around you should be good to go.
I hope this worked for you. I cannot confirm anything past the 18th step but in theory it should work for you. Let me know. :cyclops::cyclops:
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Disclaimer
I am not responsible if you brick your phone. You should have some working knowledge about your phone as well as rooting and flasing. This is not a comprehensive guide. This is a workaround for those on MK2 firmware where in none of the secret codes to access the SIM lock will work.
Did this method last night. Worked like a charm. Tested my T-Mobile sim and all is good
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
This definitely works!! Thanks
Glad I can help. I was out of options since the unlock code I paid for was a bust.I wish I knew the phone had a bad IMEI. However my experiment worked and now can help others from having to pay for an unlock on MK2.
Anyone else if it worked post here. This should be stickied lol!!
bvzxa3 said:
The easiest way yo use RegionLockAway for those on MK2 is to do this:
1. Root the phone on MK2.
2. Download and install Safestrap.
3. Download MF3 modem.
4. Install the modem using Safestrap from the stock rom slot (what I did)
5. Reboot the phone, go to settings, and confirm you are on the MF3 modem. (this will not affect KNOX or bootloader)
6. Run RegionLockAway 1.3
7. Shut the phone down and insert any other carrier sim and turn the phone on, or leave the sim in after installing the MF3 modem, bypass the code unlock screen and then run RegionLockAway 1.3
8. Reboot and you should see it activate your carrier.
9. You can also flash back to MK2 if you like. (optional)
I can confirm it worked and the T-Mobile sim was accepted. There was no invalid sim prompt or unlock code prompt after doing this. I even flashed back to the MK2 modem and it still stayed unlocked.
Unfortunately the person I got the phone from had reported it stolen and when it went to activate on T-mobile is threw up the MM#6 code meaning the phone can't be activated due to bad IMEI. Luckily I only paid $100 for the AT&T GS4. However for being honest on craigslist that I had a beautiful AT&T GS4 with Bad IMEI I was able to get $250 for the phone. So now I have a Galaxy Note 1.
Thanks to RockRatt and deadlysin9 for letting me know it was safe to just flash modems while on MK2 rooted
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Where to get these files? I have the stock MD5 modem for MF3. It can't be flashed using SafeStrap can it? Thanks
edit: I found the RegionLockAway 1.3 ... but cannot flash the Modem files from SafeStrap. I must have the wrong file format. It errors out on me with 3.71 SS.
Would this work on i337m. I know it would be a different modem but would i be able to.
MK2 Sim Unlock
Can I get the link for MF3 modem? I would like to update it back to mk2 after unlocking. Where I can get ODIN stock MK2 firmware?
vhicke said:
Would this work on i337m. I know it would be a different modem but would i be able to.
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I don't know about the i337M because I never had one. I can only speak for the i337 AT&T. If the current firmware you're on does not work with regionlockaway, then you may have to flash a modem that regionlockaway will work on.
TheDogman said:
Where to get these files? I have the stock MD5 modem for MF3. It can't be flashed using SafeStrap can it? Thanks
edit: I found the RegionLockAway 1.3 ... but cannot flash the Modem files from SafeStrap. I must have the wrong file format. It errors out on me with 3.71 SS.
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what firmware are you on?
and they should be in zip format
nics04 said:
Can I get the link for MF3 modem? I would like to update it back to mk2 after unlocking. Where I can get ODIN stock MK2 firmware?
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Go back to the first post I put up a link.
You cannot use ODIN if you are on the MK2 firmware. Just flash back to MK2 modem after you perform the unlock.
Unlock the Safestrap method
Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
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Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
TheDogman said:
Where to get these files? I have the stock MD5 modem for MF3. It can't be flashed using SafeStrap can it? Thanks
edit: I found the RegionLockAway 1.3 ... but cannot flash the Modem files from SafeStrap. I must have the wrong file format. It errors out on me with 3.71 SS.
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Only1Anonymous said:
Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
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Is this a permanent unlock or a bypass to the sim lock? Will the phone still be unlocked after safestrap is removed?
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Safestrap has nothing to do with the unlock. Safestrap gives you the ability to "safely" flash modems lower then MK2 on the MK2 firmware (if that is what you are on). The app that does the actual work is regionlockaway 1.3. This is a permanent unlock.
This also worked for me. Great Post!
Simple and easy, decided to finally unlock today very smooth. Thanks for the hard work
Any benefits to flashing back to mk2?
ACardAttack said:
Any benefits to flashing back to mk2?
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I believe for some it has better download speeds. Far as I know it also connects better to wifi. You can flash modems at will rooted and on safestrap to see which one works for you
NVM, mods feel free to delete, I can't seem to
Amazing, your the man!
Worked perfectly on my i337 (ATT). I am on Tmobile now and no issues so far.
:good::good::good::good::good:
bvzxa3 said:
The easiest way yo use RegionLockAway for those on MK2 is to do this:
I did this on the stock [email protected] ROM stock.
Since no one either bothered to look in the same forum for the modem thread here is a link to the modems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496517
1. Root the phone on Stock MK2.
2. Download and install Safestrap.
3. Download MF3 modem.
4. Install the modem using Safestrap from the stock rom slot (what I did)
5. Reboot the phone, go to settings, and confirm you are on the MF3 modem. (this will not affect KNOX or bootloader)
6. Run RegionLockAway 1.3
7. Shut the phone down and insert any other carrier sim and turn the phone on, or leave the sim in after installing the MF3 modem, bypass the code unlock screen and then run RegionLockAway 1.3
8. Reboot and you should see it activate your carrier.
9. You can also flash back to MK2 if you like. (optional)
I can confirm it worked and the T-Mobile sim was accepted. There was no invalid sim prompt or unlock code prompt after doing this. I even flashed back to the MK2 modem and it still stayed unlocked.
Unfortunately the person I got the phone from had reported it stolen and when it went to activate on T-mobile is threw up the MM#6 code meaning the phone can't be activated due to bad IMEI. Luckily I only paid $100 for the AT&T GS4. However for being honest on craigslist that I had a beautiful AT&T GS4 with Bad IMEI I was able to get $250 for the phone. So now I have a Galaxy Note 1.
Thanks to RockRatt and deadlysin9 for letting me know it was safe to just flash modems while on MK2 rooted
Disclaimer
I am not responsible if you brick your phone. You should have some working knowledge about your phone as well as rooting and flasing. This is not a comprehensive guide. This is a workaround for those on MK2 firmware where in none of the secret codes to access the SIM lock will work.
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Big thanks! Worked perfectly!
If you're going to T-mobile be sure you turn on roaming and reset your APN to help data connection...I also had to go in and edit the APN and change the Bearer setting to LTE (it was on unknown on default for some reason),...at least that helped me
Any reason to keep safestrap or regionlock on my phone after doing all this?
ACardAttack said:
Big thanks! Worked perfectly!
If you're going to T-mobile be sure you turn on roaming and reset your APN to help data connection...I also had to go in and edit the APN and change the Bearer setting to LTE (it was on unknown on default for some reason),...at least that helped me
Any reason to keep safestrap or regionlock on my phone after doing all this?
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You can delete them both if you want. When I had my S4 I sold it with safestrap installed for the future user since it's the only way to install some custom roms
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I have a rooted android device samsung galaxy s3 and it was running fine and everything till one day it said to install an update. i accepted it and while it was updating all of a sudden it went to that black screen and says, " system software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off you phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help." Then thats where i couldn't do anyting with my phone but go to download/ODIN MODE and rebooting system thing where you can reboot system. IM very new and i don't know much about rooting and the meanings of a lot of words like unlock bootloader. If i go to ODIN MODE it says
ODINE MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-1535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (1 Counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
Warranty bit: 1
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV:1
i think this doesn't look good. WHat should i do to make my phone be working again and not showing that black screen.
I already wiped all data and tried to do that StockROm thing on my computer ODIN and still nothing.
Is my bootloader locked? if so do i need to unlock it to make my phone work again? Thanks so much for your time
Same with mine I think it's called a bricked phone and think there is nothing we can do about it, hopefully someone has a solution
Might Work?
Remeax said:
I have a rooted android device samsung galaxy s3 and it was running fine and everything till one day it said to install an update. i accepted it and while it was updating all of a sudden it went to that black screen and says, " system software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off you phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help." Then thats where i couldn't do anyting with my phone but go to download/ODIN MODE and rebooting system thing where you can reboot system. IM very new and i don't know much about rooting and the meanings of a lot of words like unlock bootloader. If i go to ODIN MODE it says
ODINE MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-1535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (1 Counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
Warranty bit: 1
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV:1
i think this doesn't look good. WHat should i do to make my phone be working again and not showing that black screen.
I already wiped all data and tried to do that StockROm thing on my computer ODIN and still nothing.
Is my bootloader locked? if so do i need to unlock it to make my phone work again? Thanks so much for your time
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I dunno if this will work for you. But I had the same message and when I booted in Download mode I just hit Cancel then rebooted and it worked?
If you flashed cyanogenmod, that means you're bootloader is unlocked, which is a good thing.
Can you get into CWM or TWRP? I don't have a samsung so i don't know about ODIN (i presume it's like flashtools for Xperia).
For as long as your phone vibrates (or does pretty much anything when you boot it up) your phone is not hardbricked, which is also good .
Try getting into CWM, shut down your phone completely, wait 5 seconds, then do: Volume Down + Home + Power key . This will get you into bootloader state and try reflashing your old backup, a stock rom or cyanogenmod.
First time with these softbricks is always the most fun ^^. Been there done that, i thought i spend 250 euro's on a phone that was broken .
Btw. Always make a backup for these kind of situations.
Remeax said:
I have a rooted android device samsung galaxy s3 and it was running fine and everything till one day it said to install an update. i accepted it and while it was updating all of a sudden it went to that black screen and says, " system software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off you phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help."...
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You took the 4.3 update. You must now Odin to stock 4.3 to unbrick, do not Odin to any other (previous) version. There is a safe root method.
I do not think there is custom recovery and bootloader is now permalocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191 has a link to the odin file and the root method in post 2 or 3 i believe.
Ok how do i get it?
afextwin said:
You took the 4.3 update. You must now Odin to stock 4.3 to unbrick, do not Odin to any other (previous) version. There is a safe root method.
I do not think there is custom recovery and bootloader is now permalocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191 has a link to the odin file and the root method in post 2 or 3 i believe.
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Ok so is do i do the same thing as i was trying to flash or something like grab a kies file( the ones that take 2+ hours to download) and then flash or get to factory reset with the 4.3 file? if so do you know where i can grab a 4.3 update file to restore? please help me if you have skype or PM me? thanks
afextwin said:
You took the 4.3 update. You must now Odin to stock 4.3 to unbrick, do not Odin to any other (previous) version. There is a safe root method.
I do not think there is custom recovery and bootloader is now permalocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191 has a link to the odin file and the root method in post 2 or 3 i believe.
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I just recently ODIN flashed the latest 4.3 stock firmware for my TMO GS3 and then attempted to roll back to 4.1.2. It didn't brick my device, but it didn't work either. I would simply fail to install. I was able to reflash, through ODIN, the 4.3 stock firmware (actually used the root66 version). Then I was able to ODIN flash CWM recovery and install Dandroid 5.1, which is also a 4.3 based ROM. All is well now. I guess I simply can't go back to any previous 4.3 ROMs now, and I'm not sure about any AOSP ROMs. I may give a try at some point to see.
EDIT: For all the mods, roots, custom roms, MM, recoveries or similar things follow this thread by WILMANS2M:
[HOW TO][SM-G903F][26/09-Firmware, Custom Rom, Kernel, Recovery...]
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903F and G903M appears to be rootable with the recent file from https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903F ROOT:
Link: https://download.chainfire.eu/779/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.zip
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903M ROOT:
Link: https://download.chainfire.eu/780/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neolteub-smg903m.zip
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo G903W ROOT:
Note: For this version of the phone, use the G903F version of the ROOT. (Above)
It was reported working by user 9vs:
9vs said:
I used the F file and successfully rooted the Canadian S5 NEO G903W.
SuperSU installed and root apps working.
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This WILL trip KNOX! And you will most probably lose warranty!
Enable "OEM Unlock" in developer settings. Also enable USB debugging in developer settings. Before flashing!
LastStandingDroid said:
If you don't enable OEM unlock you will get a FAP lock and it will end up in failure of flashing
2.nd is to not "relock" the oem unlock since if you might trigger something that tries to boot into a "custom" recovery it will stay on boot loop into a "FAP" binary info on S5 Neo Screen
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Read the guide below for more detailed instructions.
Solutions to common problems are at the near bottom of this post.
TWRP Recovery and Xposed Framework at the bottom of this post.
Detailed how to guide, thanks to NotGrump903:
Code:
[QUOTE="NotGrump903, post: 0"]I wrote a little guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903F with this new CF-Autoroot files.
Should work with SM-G903M too, you just need to download the file for the M variant.
Note that this will trip KNOX to 0x1! You, and only you, are responsible for what you do with your device.
When something goes wrong no one from XDA can held responsible. Do this at your own risk!
First make sure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers.
Then simply follow these steps:
1. Download the CF-Autoroot zip file for your phone from [URL="https://download.chainfire.eu/779/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.zip"]here for G903F[/URL] or [URL="https://download.chainfire.eu/780/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neolteub-smg903m.zip"]here for G903M[/URL]
2. Extract it to desired location.
3. Enable USB debugging and OEM-Unlock in developer options of S5 Neo.
If you don't know how to do this or what this is,
you should most probably stop right here and leave your phone as it is ;)
4. Open Odin.exe from extracted folder.
5. Power down your phone and boot into download mode by pressing and holding Vol. down + Home + Power.
Confirm by pressing Vol. Up.
6. Connect your phone to your PC and wait for Odin to state "added".
7. Click on AP button and select "CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.tar.md5"
8. Wait for Odin to finish binary check, then simply press start and wait.
The phone should restart a few times. When this is done you're rooted!
All props go to [user=631273]@Chainfire[/user] for providing Supersu and CF-Autoroot. He is simply the best![/QUOTE]
[SIZE="1"]-Edited by Neoony, tiny changes to links and formatting.[/SIZE]
Thanks to Chainfire
All credits go to him
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Hoping to see custom ROMs, so Iam trying to let everybody know that it was rooted by this thread. And to make things clear.
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G903F XDA Forum User Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-neo-sm-g903f-user-thread-t3207909
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Common problems and solutions:
Code:
-Titanium backup reporting "Mounting the partition namespace may not work correctly in some platforms" / Unable to copy app, because of "No storage space available"
+Go to superSU settings and disable "Mount namespace separation"
NEW! TWRP Recovery: https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys5neoexynos.html
NEW! Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
Use these versions with Xposed framework: xposed-v79.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20151217.zip / xposed-uninstaller-20151217-arm.zip
"How to" can be found in the above links.
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EDIT: For all the mods, roots, custom roms, MM, recoveries or similar things follow this thread by WILMANS2M:
[HOW TO][SM-G903F][26/09-Firmware, Custom Rom, Kernel, Recovery...]
Can you please write that you MUST enable OEM unlock to being able to flash these files.
If you don't enable OEM unlock you will get a FAP lock and it will end up in failure of flashing
2.nd is to not "relock" the oem unlock since if you might trigger something that tries to boot into a "custom" recovery it will stay on boot loop into a "FAP" binary info on S5 Neo Screen
I wrote a little guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903F with this new CF-Autoroot files. Should work with SM-G903M too, you just need to download the file for the M variant.
Note that this will trip KNOX to 0x1! You, and only you, are responsible for what you do with your device. When something goes wrong no one from XDA can held responsible. Do this at your own risk!
First make sure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers.
Then simply follow these steps:
1. Download the CF-Autoroot zip file for your phone from here.
2. Extract it to desired location.
3. Enable USB debugging and OEM-Unlock in developer options of S5 Neo. If you don't know how to do this or what this is, you'll most probably should stop right here and leave your phone as it is
4. Open Odin.exe from extracted folder.
5. Power down your phone and boot into download mode by pressing and holding Vol. down + Home + Power. Confirm by pressing Vol. Up.
6. Connect your phone to your PC and wait for Odin to state "added".
7. Click on AP button and select "CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.tar.md5"
8. Wait for Odin to finish binary check, then simply press start and wait.
The phone should restart a few times. When this is done you're rooted!
All props go to @Chainfire for providing Supersu and CF-Autoroot. He is simply the best!
OP updated.
Thanks for suggestions and all.
LastStandingDroid said:
Can you please write that you MUST enable OEM unlock to being able to flash these files.
If you don't enable OEM unlock you will get a FAP lock and it will end up in failure of flashing
2.nd is to not "relock" the oem unlock since if you might trigger something that tries to boot into a "custom" recovery it will stay on boot loop into a "FAP" binary info on S5 Neo Screen
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I have disabled OEM unlock after flash of the root.
No problems, with such thing. Its still off.
But good to know there might be a danger.
Neoony said:
OP updated.
Thanks for suggestions and all.
I have disabled OEM unlock after flash of the root.
No problems, with such thing. Its still off.
But good to know there might be a danger.
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Little back story
How I noticed this
Used root tools and re disabled OEM unlock.
Tested to create a backup with flashfire and it failed and got me stuck on s5 neo with custom recovery binary FAP lock message
Ended up power down phone upon powering up same thing happened booting into stock recovery worked but didn't help not even if I wiped cache or factory reset.
Ended up in restoring whole system to make it work again.
So don't re lock the OEM unlock option it will end up bad if you try to do even if you don't have a custom recovery yet.
Thnx for writing the guide!
Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9301I met Tapatalk
Thank you for the guide. Happy new year to everyone ☺
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G903M DS work?
sachs said:
G903M DS work?
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According to:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
you have to use another file for G903M. Should work however.
It is called try at your own risk proceed with caution. It isn't ment for your device and might render some stuff useless. Chainfire haven't made one specific for m variant but it might work.
Again you try it with your own risk. Chainfire doesn't being held responsibility for your actions.
Regards
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I thought the question is, that there are 2 variants of G903M, one is with dual sim (DS) one is without. I guess.
And there is root for M variant too.
Just check the OP again. Or chainfire. It was there since F.
EDIT: or the M means DS and thats the difference between those neo variants? Im not sure here xD
EDIT2: Yeah, then I guess all g903M are dual sim. http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...mds-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-sm-g903f/2917321
Then nvm I guess.
Neoony said:
I thought the question is, that there are 2 variants of G903M, one is with dual sim (DS) one is without. I guess.
And there is root for M variant too.
Just check the OP again. Or chainfire. It was there since F.
EDIT: or the M means DS and thats the difference between those neo variants? Im not sure here xD
EDIT2: Yeah, then I guess all g903M are dual sim. http://www.phonemore.com/compare/ph...mds-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-sm-g903f/2917321
Then nvm I guess.
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There will never be any logic in thus numbers
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Will ROOTING my SM-G903F allow me to remove Region Lock?
Hi everyone, and first of all thanks for providing this information!
I just got my S5 NEO, and unfortunately found out that it was Region Locked, so I am not able to use it with my local SIM.
My only interest in rooting the device at this time is to remove the region lock.
So naturally, my question is, will rooting actually allow me to do this?
Would really appreciate a clarification on this!
Thanks guys!
nanquan said:
Hi everyone, and first of all thanks for providing this information!
I just got my S5 NEO, and unfortunately found out that it was Region Locked, so I am not able to use it with my local SIM.
My only interest in rooting the device at this time is to remove the region lock.
So naturally, my question is, will rooting actually allow me to do this?
Would really appreciate a clarification on this!
Thanks guys!
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Depends chainfire made a region unlock tool not sure if it'll work though
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Well, I know there were some files for unlock, flashable by ODIN, way before root. Also lots of users reporting success. It was on gsm hosting forums, but now all I can find is this: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f94...laxy-s5-neo-fast-safe-unlockunit-com-1992423/
Maybe they removed it, to sell that service.
But anyway, you can try doing it over https://chimeratool.com/ they got a trial you can use, if you already didnt use it. They should also provide unlock.
But I have no idea if it will work or not, so do it on your own risk. Root shouldnt be needed.
Also dont forget to enable "OEM unlock" and USB Debugging.
But really at your own risk.
Neoony said:
Well, I know there were some files for unlock, flashable by ODIN, way before root. Also lots of users reporting success. It was on gsm hosting forums, but now all I can find is this: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f94...laxy-s5-neo-fast-safe-unlockunit-com-1992423/
Maybe they removed it, to sell that service.
But anyway, you can try doing it over https://chimeratool.com/ they got a trial you can use, if you already didnt use it. They should also provide unlock.
But I have no idea if it will work or not, so do it on your own risk. Root shouldnt be needed.
Also dont forget to enable "OEM unlock" and USB Debugging.
But really at your own risk.
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Why not http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 if it's region locked ?
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Thanks for the replies guys, but I ended up purchasing an IMEI unlock code for $29 and that did the trick.
Got it from "Unlock Base"... great service and fast delivery in case anyone else is interested!
Good luck to everyone else with this problem!
I've found that "speedhack" apps like "Xmodgames" and "Oozhushou" don't work on my rooted SG5 Neo. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't find any solution and I barely have any programming knowledge.
Does anyone know if this works on a Canadian SM-G903W (G903WVLU1AOJ9) with Android 5.1.1 ?
Thanks!
nanquan said:
Thanks for the replies guys, but I ended up purchasing an IMEI unlock code for $29 and that did the trick.
Got it from "Unlock Base"... great service and fast delivery in case anyone else is interested!
Good luck to everyone else with this problem!
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Then it was Sim locked?
Navish123 said:
I've found that "speedhack" apps like "Xmodgames" and "Oozhushou" don't work on my rooted SG5 Neo. Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't find any solution and I barely have any programming knowledge.
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Hmm does it require busybox?
escape75 said:
Does anyone know if this works on a Canadian SM-G903W (G903WVLU1AOJ9) with Android 5.1.1 ?
Thanks!
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What you reefer to? The kernel or
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Hello,
I've been on XDA for a while and I'm more than familiar with rooting/ROMing/unlocking/etc (so don't feel like you need to dumb things down for me), but now I've got something I can't figure out.
So my sister-in-law has a C-Spire (yikes, I know) Galaxy S6, Model SM-G920R7. It's a very unusual model, the only place I've been able to even find firmware for it is from the SamFirm tool. There's no support/testing for it anywhere really, so I've just been experimenting with it using the usual methods to try and root, but nothing seems to be working as intended.
It seems to be most closely related to the Sprint variant, so most methods I've tried were based on the methods for that model (SM-G920P)
All methods end with the same result: SuperSU is installed but there is no Binary. (open the app, it says no binary installed)
What I've done, in this order:
Install TWRP then SuperSU latest: No superSU binary
CFAutoRoot for SM-G920P: No SuperSU binary
Install custom unversal kernels (tried hacker kernel, UniKernel, and Arter97) then SuperSU: OS won't boot
Tried to restore system from TWRP backup after all these failures: success but OS won't boot (DM-Verity issue for mounting system RW?)
Finally I just used ODIN to return it to stock so it would boot (latest firmware G900R7WWU3CPF2)
So now it's right back where I started, stock everything with no root and now the addition of a tripped knox. Any ideas on how to get this thing rooted?
I assume because I was able to install TWRP that the bootloader is unlocked. Is that a correct assumption?
If it boots fine, I'd say BL is unlocked.
Look here, especially the section called "Android Version" https://autoroot.chainfire.eu
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Check in Developer Options to see if there's an OEM unlock toggle.
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Could really use a hand with this, has anybody successfully rooted the c-spire variant?
Did you submit the BL to Chainfire?
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Necesito ayuda root g920r7
Alguien puede ayudarm con root para sm g 920r7 c spire
Sm-g920r7 root
sean89us said:
hello,
i've been on xda for a while and i'm more than familiar with rooting/roming/unlocking/etc (so don't feel like you need to dumb things down for me), but now i've got something i can't figure out.
So my sister-in-law has a c-spire (yikes, i know) galaxy s6, model sm-g920r7. It's a very unusual model, the only place i've been able to even find firmware for it is from the samfirm tool. There's no support/testing for it anywhere really, so i've just been experimenting with it using the usual methods to try and root, but nothing seems to be working as intended.
It seems to be most closely related to the sprint variant, so most methods i've tried were based on the methods for that model (sm-g920p)
all methods end with the same result: Supersu is installed but there is no binary. (open the app, it says no binary installed)
what i've done, in this order:
Install twrp then supersu latest: No supersu binary
cfautoroot for sm-g920p: No supersu binary
install custom unversal kernels (tried hacker kernel, unikernel, and arter97) then supersu: Os won't boot
tried to restore system from twrp backup after all these failures: Success but os won't boot (dm-verity issue for mounting system rw?)
finally i just used odin to return it to stock so it would boot (latest firmware g900r7wwu3cpf2)
so now it's right back where i started, stock everything with no root and now the addition of a tripped knox. Any ideas on how to get this thing rooted?
I assume because i was able to install twrp that the bootloader is unlocked. Is that a correct assumption?
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use the cf auto root download this use google to search first one that comes up use that link go to model sm-g920p cspire and sprint uses
the same network . Use odin to install i have same phone and have mine rooted in this way. So far tried using the sprint version custom rom it will work but you can make phone calls but not the data side for phone internet.
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sean89us said:
hello,
i've been on xda for a while and i'm more than familiar with rooting/roming/unlocking/etc (so don't feel like you need to dumb things down for me), but now i've got something i can't figure out.
So my sister-in-law has a c-spire (yikes, i know) galaxy s6, model sm-g920r7. It's a very unusual model, the only place i've been able to even find firmware for it is from the samfirm tool. There's no support/testing for it anywhere really, so i've just been experimenting with it using the usual methods to try and root, but nothing seems to be working as intended.
It seems to be most closely related to the sprint variant, so most methods i've tried were based on the methods for that model (sm-g920p)
all methods end with the same result: Supersu is installed but there is no binary. (open the app, it says no binary installed)
what i've done, in this order:
Install twrp then supersu latest: No supersu binary
cfautoroot for sm-g920p: No supersu binary
install custom unversal kernels (tried hacker kernel, unikernel, and arter97) then supersu: Os won't boot
tried to restore system from twrp backup after all these failures: Success but os won't boot (dm-verity issue for mounting system rw?)
finally i just used odin to return it to stock so it would boot (latest firmware g900r7wwu3cpf2)
so now it's right back where i started, stock everything with no root and now the addition of a tripped knox. Any ideas on how to get this thing rooted?
I assume because i was able to install twrp that the bootloader is unlocked. Is that a correct assumption?
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use the cf auto root download this use google to search first one that comes up use that link go to model sm-g920p cspire and sprint uses
the same network . Use odin to install i have same phone and have mine rooted in this way. So far tried using the sprint version custom rom it will work but you can make phone calls but not the data side for phone internet. Turn off go to settings find my moble turn off reactivation lock this is whats causing the error
makemesmile said:
use the cf auto root download this use google to search first one that comes up use that link go to model sm-g920p cspire and sprint uses
the same network . Use odin to install i have same phone and have mine rooted in this way. So far tried using the sprint version custom rom it will work but you can make phone calls but not the data side for phone internet.
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use the cf auto root download this use google to search first one that comes up use that link go to model sm-g920p cspire and sprint uses
the same network . Use odin to install i have same phone and have mine rooted in this way. So far tried using the sprint version custom rom it will work but you can make phone calls but not the data side for phone internet. Turn off go to settings find my moble turn off reactivation lock this is whats causing the error
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OMG you are my hero. No kidding. I've been trying to find a way to root my phone for so long... this worked perfectly.
g8sweetpea said:
OMG you are my hero. No kidding. I've been trying to find a way to root my phone for so long... this worked perfectly.
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It says cf auto root has been changed or something!? Plz Help
Hello everyone. I just got this samsung galaxy s3 verizon and I was looking to unlock the bootloader and install CM rom. I saw a the thread about Casual tool and I used. My phone is on 4.1.2 and Baseband of I9300XXBMF1. I followed the instructions exacrky as stated on the thread. I installed root, insecure bootlaoder and CWM in that order. After installling CMW, the phone asked to restart and I clicked continue. It went off and has not powered on since then. Please is there anything I can do?
My phone details
Baseband: I9300XXBMF1
BuildNumber: JZO54K.19300XXBMF1
AP: I9300XXBMF1
CP: I9300XXBMF1
CSC:I9300XXBMF1
Any help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks
Maybe someone can chime in, but I think you borked partitions. Is this the international edition? I assume you can use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
BUT IF U HAVE INTL EDITION YOU NEED a international debrick image or a full odin restore file. By full I mean when looking inside w/ 7zip you will see sbl1, 2. The bootchain is what you need. You can download multiple versions and look inside them. I had a similar incident years ago, and back then no debrick images. All the info is scattered about the forum. I got a 16gb spare card & dd (careful Its oftentimes called disk destroyer) image to card, then put into phone, turned on & booted. Once it works hold buttons for dl mode & reflash. There is a better guide elsewhere possibly ATT section, that link was the first.
#2 If you can still reach download mode? You may be able to odin back with a .pit file & correct image. checking repartition & load image & pit.
elfico said:
Hello everyone. I just got this samsung galaxy s3 verizon and I was looking to unlock the bootloader and install CM rom. I saw a the thread about Casual tool and I used. My phone is on 4.1.2 and Baseband of I9300XXBMF1. I followed the instructions exacrky as stated on the thread. I installed root, insecure bootlaoder and CWM in that order. After installling CMW, the phone asked to restart and I clicked continue. It went off and has not powered on since then. Please is there anything I can do?
My phone details
Baseband: I9300XXBMF1
BuildNumber: JZO54K.19300XXBMF1
AP: I9300XXBMF1
CP: I9300XXBMF1
CSC:I9300XXBMF1
Any help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks
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Can you verify that your phone is I9300 on the sticker behind the battery? When you flashed the recovery.IMG was it for i9300 and what method did you use to flash it?
Are you sure casual worked to unlock the bootloader? Flashing recovery on locked bootloader never goes well.
Droidriven said:
Can you verify that your phone is I9300 on the sticker behind the battery? When you flashed the recovery.IMG was it for i9300 and what method did you use to flash it?
Are you sure casual worked to unlock the bootloader? Flashing recovery on locked bootloader never goes well.
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I used the Casual app to do everything and it got bricked. I followed the instruction on another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166 about unbricking using a sd card and my phone only responded to the 4.4.2. I flashed the 4.4.2 stock rom and it is now working, though I am now stuck with a locked bootloader. Thanks for the response, I was beginning to think no one would respond.
The phone is working well now, but it is not responding to test codes like *#06# (for IMEI) or even *#*#1234#*#*. Do you have any idea on what might be wrong?
Thanks
hello
This time I just find a way to unlock sim s4 docomo
follow me :
The first: turn off your phone and flash with official kitkat (OB2) http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SC-04e until finished
second: reboot your phone, activation to complete, and if there is a message "your sim is blocked '' ignore it and turn off the cell phone
third: root your phone http://trueandroid.com/en/root-galaxy-s4-sc-04e-ntt-docomo-easy-guide/
flash this CP
https://mega.nz/#!XhQyWCIY
by Odin
Fourth: turn on your phone until boot complete
Fifth: install regionlock away.apk
download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 ..
open the application and select '' region unlock '' make sure you allow the SuperSU ...
once completed, reboot and boom !!! Your phone is already PERMANENT unlocked and is up to you to upgrade or downgrade
sorry for my english.....hehe
anyway im from indonesia....
PLEASE SHARE AND DONATE if you like or success with this guide
THANKS!!!
decoraldo11 said:
sorry for my english.....hehe
anyway im from indonesia....
PLEASE SHARE AND DONATE if you like or success with this guide
THANKS!!!
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There are some things I'd like to point out regarding your guide.
1. It's not new. This exploit using RegionLock Away was discovered three years ago, as Chainfire points out in his thread on the topic. In this forum's thread on SIM unlocking, I have a post from December of 2014 detailing what I did on my I9505. My posts from that point in the thread all pitch RegionLock Away as a solution.
2. Android 4.4.2? RegionLock Away doesn't unlock the SIM on versions of Android greater than 4.2.2 because the exploit that allows the SIM lock to be blown away is patched. Thus, one of three possibilities exist: you meant to say Android 4.2.2, the SC-04E doesn't have the patched exploit on Android 4.4.2, or you're trolling for responses, leading to the next bullet point.
3. Donations? Seriously? This unlock method is some 3+ years old now. You weren't the first to come up with it, and asking for donations on something you didn't come up with is, to put it nicely, ballsy.
It is a nice guide, but it isn't specific to the SC-04E, isn't new, and isn't even correct.
RegionLock Away did nothing on my i9505 with 4.4.2 Android provided by the thread!
Regionlockaway will unlock the s4 sgh-i337m and sgh-m919 by flashing the phone with a 4.2.2 modem, rooting, and running regionlockaway. Not sure about the i9505 or i9515.
RegionLock Away unlocks the I9505 as well so long as the modem is downgraded. It won't work with the I9515 as that device never had Android 4.2.2 available for it.