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SM-P905 new update

Did anyone take the September-october update?
(Italy / Nordic countries /switzerland/ slovakia/ poland/ portugal)
Pda- P905XXUANH3
I'm trying to understand if it messes up the towelroot or not.
Thanks.

I took the plunge, but Towelroot refused to work on the new rom. Apart from that the tablet started rebooting spontaneously every 15 mins or so after I installed the update.
Def NOT recommended to install it.
I had to downgrade to the previous rom using Odin and now I'm back to normal.
Hope that helps.

etibon said:
I took the plunge, but Towelroot refused to work on the new rom. Apart from that the tablet started rebooting spontaneously every 15 mins or so after I installed the update.
Def NOT recommended to install it.
I had to downgrade to the previous rom using Odin and now I'm back to normal.
Hope that helps.
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thanks...

Same here wish I read this post before updating

I tried to root my tablet but it failed and I had to Odin back to stock. I've been running like that for months yet I took the update yesterday and it went flawlessly.
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Vlip3 said:
I tried to root my tablet but it failed and I had to Odin back to stock. I've been running like that for months yet I took the update yesterday and it went flawlessly.
Sent from my SM-P900 using XDA Free mobile app
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you are on the wifi version..

can i root the nh3 update with cf-autoroot or fail too??

Did not try cf root before I reverted back...If you already tripped knox Please give it a go and let us know

milan188 said:
Did not try cf root before I reverted back...If you already tripped knox Please give it a go and let us know
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Another possibility could be to install H3, then flash xxuanc3 firmware, towelroot it without tripping knox and then reflash h3 firmware. A similar procedure works on s4, but unfortunately I'm not enough expert on firmware and odin stuffs, so I am not sure if there are possibilities to brick the device and how to prepare the extracted firmwares for odin flashing. I found some procedures that should work for doing that but nothing about a way to check in advance if such procedures are sure.
A developer should be able to do this, but, in wich part of the forum this can be asked?

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dangua said:
can i root the nh3 update with cf-autoroot or fail too??
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Did you finally try cf autoroot with NH3 update?

andr123a said:
Did you finally try cf autoroot with NH3 update?
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no.. i don't try because i don't find cf autoroot for this update

Damn......
I would like to understand if we have a chance to root it....I asked directly chainfire if we could use cf autoroot with this new firmware...but no answer
Regarding towelroot someone says ok, other say it doesn't work...
My note has 1 week of life, I'm quite afraid to create problems...

andr123a said:
Damn......
I would like to understand if we have a chance to root it....I asked directly chainfire if we could use cf autoroot with this new firmware...but no answer
Regarding towelroot someone says ok, other say it doesn't work...
My note has 1 week of life, I'm quite afraid to create problems...
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towelroot doesn't work with last update...i try it but nothing to do...

My device is rooted and I installed new update (KOT49H.P905XXUANH3) by flashing full ROM by odin, without wiping.
Now I'm experiencing random reboots (pretty often). The question is - is it because it was dirty-flesh or just new updated rom is not working properly?
Are you also experiencing such problems?

perce_ption said:
My device is rooted and I installed new update (KOT49H.P905XXUANH3) by flashing full ROM by odin, without wiping.
Now I'm experiencing random reboots (pretty often). The question is - is it because it was dirty-flesh or just new updated rom is not working properly?
Are you also experiencing such problems?
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try to open super su and when it ask you to disable knox tap on delete
Inviato dal mio SM-P905

rooted NH3 with towelroot
Ok,
I successfully rooted NH3 with towelroot, acting as pointed out in my first post. The only problem I had is that once you load the XXUANC3 firmware you loose the wifi connectivity, obliging to rely on your provider's internet connectivity to complete the rooting proicess.
To remove the knox and update stuff I used a debloating script that in another thread for the sm-p905, but no other stuff, as this script was written for the previus version of the firmware.
No knox trip nor reboots, so far.

aviator1 said:
Ok,
I successfully rooted NH3 with towelroot, acting as pointed out in my first post. The only problem I had is that once you load the XXUANC3 firmware you loose the wifi connectivity, obliging to rely on your provider's internet connectivity to complete the rooting proicess.
To remove the knox and update stuff I used a debloating script that in another thread for the sm-p905, but no other stuff, as this script was written for the previus version of the firmware.
No knox trip nor reboots, so far.
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CAN you write instructions for what you did? I can't fully understand what to do.
Thanks.

No WIFI after update
Hi Guys,
I don't have root, and I only use it via WIFI.
However, after today's update, it does not connect to WIFI nor it recognizes my WIFI name.
I don't know what to do.
Many thanks in advance.
Hugo

snir2 said:
CAN you write instructions for what you did? I can't fully understand what to do.
Thanks.
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- Check that developer mode is enabled
- Download and install Towelroot and supersu
- Shut down the tablet
- Reboot (Home Key + Volume Down + Poweron, then volume UP) in download mode and flash with Odin 3.07 or 3.09 the latest firmware (XXUANH3).
- Shut Down the tablet
- Reboot the tablet and flash only the Kernel of the previous firmware (XXUANC3)
- You loose the WIFI connectivity, so connect to the internet through your phone provider internet connection, then - Launch Towelroot and root your tablet, Then launch Supersu and disable Knox. The tablet may freeze at this point (didn't happen to me), but in any case you have to shut down.
- Reboot in download mode and flash the latest firmware (XXUANC3).
- At this point you're done, but, to avoid random reboots you have to completely remove Knox, something that you can do with several tools. I used a debloating tool for SM-P905 that I found in this forum.
About the Kernel files needed for this procedure, I tried to attach them to my posts, but it looks like I'm not yet enabled to do that (too few posts, may be).
To prepare them from the original firmware files I used a Windows script called TAR_MD5_PAKAGER, that you can find searching in this forum.
Hope that the above results clearer than my previous posts
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hfmartins said:
Hi Guys,
I don't have root, and I only use it via WIFI.
However, after today's update, it does not connect to WIFI nor it recognizes my WIFI name.
I don't know what to do.
Many thanks in advance.
Hugo
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I'd reflash the tablet

Downgrade from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1

Updated to marshmallow couple days ago, not satisfies with the results im wondering if its possible to downgrade to lollipop?
Thanks in advance

Drivingdroids said:
Updated to marshmallow couple days ago, not satisfies with the results im wondering if its possible to downgrade to lollipop?
Thanks in advance
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Yes

Yes

tazaga said:
Yes
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can you post a link?

What are the steps for downgrading?

Hey guy's this is the file you need http://d-h.st/cvw5 add the files to odin and flash THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!
iNeoTom

iNeoTom said:
Hey guy's this is the file you need http://d-h.st/cvw5 add the files to odin and flash THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!
iNeoTom
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No it will not!
Stay to the facts, or at least do a read up, before you say it will.
Source

dev-host.eu said:
No it will not!
Stay to the facts, or at least do a read up, before you say it will.
Source
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I think you need to check for yourself!
You know for a fact this person is from Europe because??
If they are from outside Europe you maybe giving them the wrong info better to be safe than sorry in my opinion..
iNeoTom

Downgrade
Can I use this file in my Sm g925i?

iNeoTom said:
I think you need to check for yourself!
You know for a fact this person is from Europe because??
If they are from outside Europe you maybe giving them the wrong info better to be safe than sorry in my opinion..
iNeoTom
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So far as I know, flashing stock samsung firmware will NOT trip Knox

If it trips Knox, then it will be up to the repair centre the phone goes to and the carrier, regardless of EU, UK or any other LAW as Knox trip does invalidate warranty. Just because you are lucky enough to get a phone fixed after it's had custom software on does not make it the norm. And if you're refused warranty, good luck challenging it, Europe or not.
As for going back to 5.1.1 I heard it wasn't possible without breaking Knox.

theronlas said:
So far as I know, flashing stock samsung firmware will NOT trip Knox
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Yes !
Flashing stock Samsung firmware will NOT trip KNOX !

Drivingdroids said:
Updated to marshmallow couple days ago, not satisfies with the results im wondering if its possible to downgrade to lollipop?
Thanks in advance
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Have you had any luck? I want to as well because my battery is draining like 40% faster now that I upgraded. That and there's a few bugs that I can't get rid of that bother me quite a bit.
I've tried the various guides online using Odin3 and the ROMs from SamMobile but I can't get it to not fail. I've factory restored it multiple times and tried all of the updates to Odin 3.10. I can't get any of it to work and It's making me mad! I've tried two different PCs, made sure the drivers for reading the phones are updated and even multiple USB cords! I just want Lolipop back so I can enjoy my phone and not have it be dead halfway through my day!

I have some problems with touch and want to try downgrade, how?

Dreamfall31 said:
I've tried the various guides online using Odin3 and the ROMs from SamMobile but I can't get it to not fail. I've factory restored it multiple times and tried all of the updates to Odin 3.10. I can't get any of it to work and It's making me mad! I've tried two different PCs, made sure the drivers for reading the phones are updated and even multiple USB cords! I just want Lolipop back so I can enjoy my phone and not have it be dead halfway through my day!
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Hi,
Flashing ROM from sammobile never worked for me. This is what I did.
Download the latest 5.1.1 bootloader, modem and TWRP 3.0 for your model. Flash them in odin after putting them in respective locations. If successful, the phone boots into recovery, where you can restore a 5.1.1 backup if you have any. If you don't have a backup, see that you have a ROM file ready in the phone to flash.

iamronin said:
Hi,
Flashing ROM from sammobile never worked for me. This is what I did.
Download the latest 5.1.1 bootloader, modem and TWRP 3.0 for your model. Flash them in odin after putting them in respective locations. If successful, the phone boots into recovery, where you can restore a 5.1.1 backup if you have any. If you don't have a backup, see that you have a ROM file ready in the phone to flash.
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Why it not stock working ?what is the problem ?
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tazaga said:
Why it not stock working ?what is the problem ?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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I honestly have no idea but used to fail everytime.

http://justforprogrammers.blogspot.com/2015/12/downgrade-from-marshmallow-to-lollipop.html?m=1

I think, point is from WHICH 6.0.1 to WHICH 5.1.1- generally some combinations work.
Somebody knows which??

Downgrade not work for me, bootlop, no recovery mode for wipe after flash, only download mode. Knox not trip.

[Q] Root/Bootloader procedure

Just acquired a Sprint S5 with 6.0.1 and PH3 firmware. I've never had a Sprint device before, I've always used Verizon. What's the procedure for root/bootloader on Sprints version?

You can root the G900P on PH3 with CF-Auto-Root. It WILL trip Knox if not already tripped.
More info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683

Megado said:
You can root the G900P on PH3 with CF-Auto-Root. It WILL trip Knox if not already tripped.
More info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
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Don't care about Knox, just wanna be able to use my kernel on this phone.

The correct version of CF-Auto-Root to use is available at https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ - just search for G900P. It says the build ID is for PCA but it also worked perfectly for me on PH3.

Megado said:
The correct version of CF-Auto-Root to use is available at https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ - just search for G900P. It says the build ID is for PCA but it also worked perfectly for me on PH3.
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Is there a way to get twrp on it currently?

After I rooted with CF-Auto-Root, TWRP was easy to install using TWRP Manager from the Play store.

Megado said:
After I rooted with CF-Auto-Root, TWRP was easy to install using TWRP Manager from the Play store.
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Can't I just Odin twrp and install SuperSU through recovery? I'm new to sprint phones, thanks for the help.

CF-Auto-Root installs a version of SuperSu as described by Chainfire at the link in my first post. I suppose you could install TWRP with Odin but I don't think SuperSu will be of any use without root. I'm not really an expert.

Twrp will install the binary on its own, it will say supersu not detected, you'll need to install the apk/app of su. Unrooted ever? Interested to know if the new magisk works for galaxy s5

Sorry to piggy-back, but is there any type of process for unlocking the bootloader? Is the bootloader already unlocked on these phones? I've seen conflicting posts, but they're all old.

thunder2132 said:
Sorry to piggy-back, but is there any type of process for unlocking the bootloader? Is the bootloader already unlocked on these phones? I've seen conflicting posts, but they're all old.
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Looking for actual unlock as well, I'll post here if I fine something

thunder2132 said:
Sorry to piggy-back, but is there any type of process for unlocking the bootloader? Is the bootloader already unlocked on these phones? I've seen conflicting posts, but they're all old.
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I haven't tried yet, but it's looking like you should be able to Odin flash twrp, then from there either install root or flash ROMs. But I can't get anyone to confirm for the PH3 update

Beeko said:
I haven't tried yet, but it's looking like you should be able to Odin flash twrp, then from there either install root or flash ROMs. But I can't get anyone to confirm for the PH3 update
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Well, if no one knows I'll give you guys an update when I try it.

Well. We're going to have to wait a bit longer. The eBay listing for it said it was in "very good condition" and was described as having minor scratches on the sides of the phone. When I got it, it looked like this: http://imgur.com/a/qfywD
I powered it on anyway, thinking maybe I could fix the power charger tab, and put a tempered glass protector on it to cover up the weird issues with the glass. That was, until I tried the capacitive buttons, which didn't work. No lights on them either. Now I'm waiting for the seller to respond to my return request. Friggen rip-off.

thunder2132 said:
Well. We're going to have to wait a bit longer. The eBay listing for it said it was in "very good condition" and was described as having minor scratches on the sides of the phone. When I got it, it looked like this: http://imgur.com/a/qfywD
I powered it on anyway, thinking maybe I could fix the power charger tab, and put a tempered glass protector on it to cover up the weird issues with the glass. That was, until I tried the capacitive buttons, which didn't work. No lights on them either. Now I'm waiting for the seller to respond to my return request. Friggen rip-off.
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Ouch, looks like it needs a new digitizer. I recommend Swappa instead of ebay.

I had a good experience with ubuyrite or something like that, let me return an s4 that wasn't to my liking, then let me return I t for full price when I wanted an s5

Ok, so I got my new S5, upgraded to PH3, then downloaded CF-Auto-Root from here: https://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip
I already had adb configured, so I enabled developer options, then used adb to reboot to the bootloader (download mode). Drivers were auto detected on Windows 10. I opened the bundled version of Odin in the auto-root folder and flashed the bundled tar.md5 file. After the reboot I had SuperSu installed and working. Rebooted back into download mode, then did the same process to flash the TWRP 3.0.2-0 tar from the TWRP website. I'm currently doing a backup and we'll see if I get a working ROM installed today.

thunder2132 said:
Ok, so I got my new S5, upgraded to PH3, then downloaded CF-Auto-Root from here: https://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip
I already had adb configured, so I enabled developer options, then used adb to reboot to the bootloader (download mode). Drivers were auto detected on Windows 10. I opened the bundled version of Odin in the auto-root folder and flashed the bundled tar.md5 file. After the reboot I had SuperSu installed and working. Rebooted back into download mode, then did the same process to flash the TWRP 3.0.2-0 tar from the TWRP website. I'm currently doing a backup and we'll see if I get a working ROM installed today.
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Is ph3 marshmallow? If you're bored try to go back to LP? I'm interested to know if it's possible. Returning to kitkat is blocked on the sprint s5s once at lollipop, I was wondering if marshmallow did the same

andrew2432 said:
Is ph3 marshmallow? If you're bored try to go back to LP? I'm interested to know if it's possible. Returning to kitkat is blocked on the sprint s5s once at lollipop, I was wondering if marshmallow did the same
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Yeah, PH3 is the latest version of MM. Are you wanting me to Odin back to LP, or just install an LP based stock ROM?

thunder2132 said:
Yeah, PH3 is the latest version of MM. Are you wanting me to Odin back to LP, or just install an LP based stock ROM?
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Odin or I was wondering if twrp would bring it back, you don't have to, I just remember kit Kat getting blocked when lollipop came out.

Declaring Rooting War on SM-S550TL - Feel Free to Join

I have been trying to root this model mentioned in the title for the past 4 days, nothing works. Anybody who has any ideas feel free to comment.

i am working on this model too, but nothing works at the moment, did u try rom change?

Yeah, I tried that, but anything I attempt to flash ends with a secure check fail in Odin.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3555352
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Still Stuck on Check Fail in Odin
hydroman202 said:
Yeah, I tried that, but anything I attempt to flash ends with a secure check fail in Odin.
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So I have followed Hydromans rooting instructions closely, but no matter what, I am failing in Odin. Even tried to flash fresh firmware in case I missed a setting somewhere, but Im stumped. Dev Options on, both boxes ticked, downloaded boot.tar from Hydromans link, Odin 12.3. Samsung drivers are up to date as well. Ive even used debloater to block Knox packages first, but fail, fail, fail. How did you overcome this in order to set SELinux to permissive??

PapaV123 said:
So I have followed Hydromans rooting instructions closely, but no matter what, I am failing in Odin. Even tried to flash fresh firmware in case I missed a setting somewhere, but Im stumped. Dev Options on, both boxes ticked, downloaded boot.tar from Hydromans link, Odin 12.3. Samsung drivers are up to date as well. Ive even used debloater to block Knox packages first, but fail, fail, fail. How did you overcome this in order to set SELinux to permissive??
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I believe that model has the Exynos cpu, you can download cpu-z from the market to check. If so, you can follow the directions in this link to add twrp recovery and root while doing so.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...overy-official-twrp-on5ltetmo-galaxy-t3422730

Thank u but....
Thank u but mine is the sms550tl tracphone model, can't install twrp without bricking it. I realized I have a new FW released since march, and it seems there isn't a recent boot.tar to use. Thanks for the help

ScSoluciones said:
i am working on this model too, but nothing works at the moment, did u try rom change?
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Have you found a one click root solution for this device? Samsung Galaxy on5 Android version 6.0.1 SM-G550T1
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Skrappy187 said:
Have you found a one click root solution for this device? Samsung Galaxy on5 Android version 6.0.1 SM-G550T1
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I'm looking for this as well. SELinux is permissive, but KingRoot just refuses to work. Did I trip KNOX for nothing?

Samsung Health not working after OREO update

Hi Guys,
Yesterday I updated my phone via Odin to Oreo, but unfortunately samsung health says that my phone is rooted and it is not working anymore. ( Of course my phone is not rooted, I used stock firmware)
I think the problem is I used different region code firmware. Am I right? How can I use the app again? Wait for my original country's firmware and update via Odin would be a solution?

baalint said:
Hi Guys,
Yesterday I updated my phone via Odin to Oreo, but unfortunately samsung health says that my phone is rooted and it is not working anymore. ( Of course my phone is not rooted, I used stock firmware)
I think the problem is I used different region code firmware. Am I right? How can I use the app again? Wait for my original country's firmware and update via Odin would be a solution?
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It detects Knox is 0x1. To fix this you must root your phone, go with root browser to the root of the device (/) then /efs. There you'll find a file "factory.prop". Open it and add there "ro.config.tima=0". Then you can unroot/reflash stock ROM and s health works

andrei1412 said:
It detects Knox is 0x1. To fix this you must root your phone, go with root browser to the root of the device (/) then /efs. There you'll find a file "factory.prop". Open it and add there "ro.config.tima=0". Then you can unroot/reflash stock ROM and s health works
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thanks for your quick reply, Is this a permanent change or can I fix this by flashing my phone's original country firmware?
Actually I don't want to root my phone as it has warranty till the end of this year..

baalint said:
thanks for your quick reply, Is this a permanent change or can I fix this by flashing my phone's original country firmware?
Actually I don't want to root my phone as it has warranty till the end of this year..
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Check in Download Mode, if it says Warranty Void 0x1 then it has at one time either been rooted or had custom flashed to it, in which case Warranty is void anyway and you might as well root

*Detection* said:
Check in Download Mode, if it says Warranty Void 0x1 then it has at one time either been rooted or had custom flashed to it, in which case Warranty is void anyway and you might as well root
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It is still 0 (0x0000)
What about to downgrade back to Nougat? Will it work again?

baalint said:
It is still 0 (0x0000)
What about to downgrade back to Nougat? Will it work again?
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I thought your knox was 0x1, but in this case try just to wipe data of S health
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andrei1412 said:
I thought your knox was 0x1, but in this case try just to wipe data of S health
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not working... I did full wipe
Googled it and everybody recommends to root the phone in case of above S health bug... but I am looking for another solution ... Surprisingly this is the only app which thinks I am rooted...

Found it. I need to flash all components not Just AP in odin

And it works?

Yes! It is working now. You need to flash every stuff from the downloaded zip. Thankfully SamMobile attached everything you need.
:good:
As I see a lot of people facing this issue,and all "expert " recommends root. But there are other options too.
Anyway, thank you for all help

baalint said:
Yes! It is working now. You need to flash every stuff from the downloaded zip. Thankfully SamMobile attached everything you need.
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As I see a lot of people facing this issue,and all "expert " recommends root. But there are other options too.
Anyway, thank you for all help
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Experts recommend root if your KNOX is 0x1 because that is the only solution, if you fail to read up on how to flash firmware and end up with a problem because of your own fault, and fail to mention in your main post that you didn't flash the firmware correctly, we are not psychic, we can only go on the info you give us
Next time, learn how to flash firmware the correct way first

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Experts recommend root if your KNOX is 0x1 because that is the only solution, if you fail to read up on how to flash firmware and end up with a problem because of your own fault, and fail to mention in your main post that you didn't flash the firmware correctly, we are not psychic, we can only go on the info you give us
Next time, learn how to flash firmware the correct way first
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That's true, that was my mistake... in good old Times as I remember only AP was included in the ZIP,and that was enough.

baalint said:
That's true, that was my mistake... in good old Times as I remember only AP was included in the ZIP,and that was enough.
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Yep, with my S5 that was the method, but instructions for S7 are under the download on sammobile's site and all over this forum
As a rule when I get a new phone I spend a good few weeks reading threads before I attempt anything, even a simple stock flash, saves possible bricks and other problems like this one
Anyway good it's working again

I have the exactly same issue knox is 0x0 but Samsung health isn't working, can you please explain the exact steps about the following message how can i run Samsung health in g955u secure folder is also not working
Yes! It is working now. You need to flash every stuff from the downloaded zip. Thankfully SamMobile attached everything you need.