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[Info] Rooting will be impossible on newer stock kernels

I just noticed when sniffing the new 9500UBUAMDK kernel is that they activated a new "feature" / CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID in the kernel.
This means no more rooting is possible, at least not anymore in the usual methods. Your SuperUser will tell you it will have granted access, but it's neutered on the kernel level.
There is the exception of allowing /system/bin/pppd to gain root access so somebody will want to maybe replace that somehow to gain it as an entry-point. Somebody will want to check that.
This doesn't apply to custom compiled kernels which disable this config option.

Omg.......hope somebody can bypass that one.......sad news for me.....XXUAMDL now....arghhhh
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This makes sense cause I flashed MDM for I9505, I used djembey's modfied stock root and apparantley it works, well yeh it works but that because it reverted my kernel back to an older version it didn't actually root the current kernel it reverted back to the older kernel. Because my rom was dated 12th April after i updated the firmware it was 25th april. Then I used the Modified root that is meant to work on all firmwares, I checked the date of the kernel after i rooted and I am now back to the 12th.

AndreiLux said:
I just noticed when sniffing the new 9500UBUAMDK kernel is that they activated a new "feature" / CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID in the kernel.
This means no more rooting is possible, at least not anymore in the usual methods. Your SuperUser will tell you it will have granted access, but it's neutered on the kernel level.
There is the exception of allowing /system/bin/pppd to gain root access so somebody will want to maybe replace that somehow to gain it as an entry-point. Somebody will want to check that.
This doesn't apply to custom compiled kernels which disable this config option.
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CORRECT!!
I've tested it and it's true.... I9505 STOCK Kernel for new builds MDM/MDN has been LOCKED as well....
My solution is to use Kernel from builds up to MDF and include it into CF-AutoRoot package and it WORKS like charm... (Future proof..)
BTW, they have changed something in system.img.ext4 as well!! Checksum added or something like this, if you re-build it, whole integrity is broken... SYSTEM IS LOCKED!!
CSC is impossible to apply usual way, I've implanted it into system and modified to achieve HD Voice support on all networks.. NOTHING can be added to it afterwards..

Ahhh, this is why I'm getting the following error, damnit!
"BusyBox works but the "su" command does not elevate to root. There's something wrong with your "su" binary and/or "Superuser" app."

I am sure other methods will be found soon. u know u can count on the good folks here at xda.
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WOW
great work Samsung :crying::silly:

AndreiLux said:
I just noticed when sniffing the new 9500UBUAMDK kernel is that they activated a new "feature" / CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID in the kernel.
This means no more rooting is possible, at least not anymore in the usual methods. Your SuperUser will tell you it will have granted access, but it's neutered on the kernel level.
There is the exception of allowing /system/bin/pppd to gain root access so somebody will want to maybe replace that somehow to gain it as an entry-point. Somebody will want to check that.
This doesn't apply to custom compiled kernels which disable this config option.
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Damn!.. I updated my GS4 from UBUAMDE to UBUAMDK and was just now planning to root it when i saw this post.. *sigh*... Nonetheless,thank you for the information and insight kind sir, and I hope there will be a workaround soon for root access *fingers crossed*

Well can we just flash a rooted rom from recovery?
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samomamo said:
Well can we just flash a rooted rom from recovery?
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no u need kernel that disable CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID to get the SU binary working

> kernel that disable CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID
patch one byte in kernel file?

yahyoh said:
no u need kernel that disable CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID to get the SU binary working
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Well then we can flash a kernel.
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AndreiLux said:
I just noticed when sniffing the new 9500UBUAMDK kernel is that they activated a new "feature" / CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID in the kernel.
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I'm afraid you are right. I did a source code review a few days ago in a German forum and came to the same conclusion: We need a Stock Kernel with deactivated Root Restriction Feature or a custom kernel without these features.
I'm not sure, if we can build something around the pppd issue. Some "rename pppd temporarily if root is needed special hacking service". But sounds somehow crazy, and I'm not sure, if it is worth a try. You have to modify the systemfs, and I think, a Custom Kernel is easier.
Do you think there are dependencies in the rest of the firmware to the Root Restriction Feature? In other words: Will disabling this feature cause trouble, e.g. with Knox?

And since we have kernel sources can't we recompile our own kernel with this option disabled? I don't think this as a deadlock state. It is pretty much possible to bypass.

I think, this will be possible. At least it will be my first try as soon as I have my own S4 in my hands. Building a stock kernel from source without Root Restriction.
BTW: In the actual Samsung source code the feature is disabled in the default configuration. Hmmm ...

AndreiLux said:
I just noticed when sniffing the new 9500UBUAMDK kernel is that they activated a new "feature" / CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID in the kernel.
This means no more rooting is possible, at least not anymore in the usual methods. Your SuperUser will tell you it will have granted access, but it's neutered on the kernel level.
There is the exception of allowing /system/bin/pppd to gain root access so somebody will want to maybe replace that somehow to gain it as an entry-point. Somebody will want to check that.
This doesn't apply to custom compiled kernels which disable this config option.
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Could they possibly be getting some kernels ready for military purpose devices?
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RiverSource said:
BTW: In the actual Samsung source code the feature is disabled in the default configuration. Hmmm ...
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They enabled it in the last sources.
Anyway the problem with a compiled kernel is to get exFat working; I can load exfat_core now but exfat_fs is giving me kernel page faults.

thats because latest exynos exploit story, so now u dont have to worry about holes in os. its unrootable

Aaaaaaaaaannnddd im returning my s4. Not gonna keep dealing with this s*** every time that there's updates.

[GT-I9505][Leaked firmware] I9505XXUEMI8 (Android 4.3) - Open Europe (OXA) [01-10-13

All we need is for some one to port this over so we can have it. Here is original post about it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465713

killer5000 said:
All we need is for some one to port this over so we can have it. Here is original post about it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465713
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what's this mean for mf3 users using safestrap?

Will have to see if the MF3 kernal modules work on the new version. We still have to wait for a kernel Dev to fix things or Sammy to release source before we get a working ROM though.
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REDFOCZ said:
Will have to see if the MF3 kernal modules work on the new version. We still have to wait for a kernel Dev to fix things or Sammy to release source before we get a working ROM though.
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Early word is MF3 kernel doesn't work with MI8..Could be a problem for SS users.

Makes me glad I was able to root on MDL firmware, but I hope something is figured out so everyone can enjoy it.
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i wonder if it will work/flash as is on the canadian 1337m. dont want to risk a brick though, so i will wait and see, or possibly wait for a port.

unleashed12 said:
i wonder if it will work/flash as is on the canadian 1337m. dont want to risk a brick though, so i will wait and see, or possibly wait for a port.
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I was wondering the same time, according to this YouTube video you can flash I9505 ROMS on the I337 & I337M.
Here the link to the ROM thread: Foxhound ROM
And you would also need this kernel: Faux123 US/Canadian kernel
Hopefully 4.3 can be installed as well

jeboo said:
Early word is MF3 kernel doesn't work with MI8..Could be a problem for SS users.
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I doubt it will boot with any 4.2 kernel, but it will boot with the right 4.3 kernel (more on that later).
So far:
Everything seems to work except wifi. Even dirty flashed over 4.2.2.
Just got it booting this morning right before I left for work, so I didn't even try to root yet. (root from the kitchen didn't work)
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Got root access.

The lte work's?
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upndwn4par said:
I doubt it will boot with any 4.2 kernel, but it will boot with the right 4.3 kernel (more on that later).
So far:
Everything seems to work except wifi. Even dirty flashed over 4.2.2.
Just got it booting this morning right before I left for work, so I didn't even try to root yet. (root from the kitchen didn't work)
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Got root access.
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I've heard it boots with KT 4.3 TW kernel, but not sure everything is working..Hopefully source drops within a few weeks.

jeboo said:
I've heard it boots with KT 4.3 TW kernel, but not sure everything is working..Hopefully source drops within a few weeks.
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Odd that KT would have a 4.3 TW kernel unless he's planning ahead. I'll check it out.

upndwn4par said:
Odd that KT would have a 4.3 TW kernel unless he's planning ahead. I'll check it out.
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Just sucks that MF3'ers will have to wait until ATT release..I despise ATT.

jeboo said:
Just sucks that MF3'ers will have to wait until ATT release..I despise ATT.
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I hear ya. I am switching to TMO as soon as they have LTE in my area.
I am hoping that you guys won't have to wait for AT&T. Hopefully Hashcode can cook something up.
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I am testing the KT kernel. Still no wifi. Not sure about the other stuff yet.
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ROM thread posted. Used the KT kernel just so I wouldn't have to deal with uploading source right now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46112972#post46112972

Things missing and not working in Lolipop Roms.....

So I recently got my LG G3 and love it. I immediately rooted and flashed a Lolipop rom. I am making this thread in hopes of figuring out a few features that I am missing or someone else has already discovered.
1. How do you get the long button press on the back button to kill apps (I have it enabled in developer console but it does nothing. Tried a few 3rd party apps too. Still nothing)
2. Has anyone created or modified the xposed framwork to work on lolipop yet?
3. Is there a way to have a hard button for the camera built into the rom? (Currently now I have a app that allows me to bind it. I have it set to double tapping the down button to open the camera)
Thanks,
Alan

Belongs in q&a section.... But anyways.
1. Unless there is a ROM that has it built in then no..I haven't seen it
2.No
3. No not that I've seen in lollipop.
2SHAYNEZ

Oh whoops sorry I should have posted there. Thanks for answering my questions. I am actually just about to download your kernel haha.
Can a moderator move this?

alansupra94 said:
Oh whoops sorry I should have posted there. Thanks for answering my questions. I am actually just about to download your kernel haha.
Can a moderator move this?
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I don't have a kernel.... I have a index in the general section that has everything we pretty much have for our device go check that out. Cheers
2SHAYNEZ

alansupra94 said:
So I recently got my LG G3 and love it. I immediately rooted and flashed a Lolipop rom. I am making this thread in hopes of figuring out a few features that I am missing or someone else has already discovered.
1. How do you get the long button press on the back button to kill apps (I have it enabled in developer console but it does nothing. Tried a few 3rd party apps too. Still nothing)
2. Has anyone created or modified the xposed framwork to work on lolipop yet?
3. Is there a way to have a hard button for the camera built into the rom? (Currently now I have a app that allows me to bind it. I have it set to double tapping the down button to open the camera)
Thanks,
Alan
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Plus,no 5ghz wifi

akaHardison said:
Plus,no 5ghz wifi
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5band wifi works fine for me.

xamadeix said:
5band wifi works fine for me.
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What ROM you are using?Is cm working fine?And have you OTA?

Right now I'm on stock lollipop. But it always worked for me on CM12. Had issues with it on early builds though
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xamadeix said:
Right now I'm on stock lollipop. But it always worked for me on CM12. Had issues with it on early builds though
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Are you rooted?Can you extract your modem for me?
just run in adb shell with su:dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modem of=/sdcard/modem.img
then post it out.

I'm on stock lollipop. No root... If you're having problems you may just want to flash back with the flash tool.
May I ask what rom you are on?
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xamadeix said:
I'm on stock lollipop. No root... If you're having problems you may just want to flash back with the flash tool.
May I ask what rom you are on?
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cm and slimrom.I shouldn't buy D850....No rom...and multirom support.
ATT still no update to me.And no tot leaked.So no new modem..

I continue to have a problem with the lock screen freezing
When the phone sleeps, the screen will wake up , but I cannot swipe up to use the phone
This happens with several of the lp ROMs. Any suggestions? I do not have a password setup on the lock screen.
Thanks.

disable day dream

The trusted devices does not seem to work like it is supposed to. I have tried adding my LG watch and still have to put the pin in.

akaHardison said:
cm and slimrom.I shouldn't buy D850....No rom...and multirom support.
ATT still no update to me.And no tot leaked.So no new modem..
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There is ROM support and the 2 custom ROMs you are using prove that. D850 has only had the ability for custom ROMs for about 4 months so you need to give it time.
As far as AT&T update, are you referring to Lollipop? You need to be on stock KK to get the OTA. Stock Lollipop now has a means to root and use TWRP. Go to the LOUNGE in the general section to find out more.
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Xposed
Xposed framework is also available it's in alpha or beta phase can't remember which but it seems very stable on my phone also its not like the traditional xposed installer you have to flash a zip file then install xposed installer apk. Official thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
I also have problems with 5ghz WiFi bands sometimes they show up sometimes they don't typically they aren't there though.

FlashFire Works

I just confirmed FlashFire works with our rooted S6. I successfully made a system backup and flashed a boot animation zip. For more info about FlashFire and how to get it go here. Please thank and support @Chainfire for his work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433

Did it trip your knox counter? I'd be very wary to use this until that is known
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hopesrequiem said:
Did it trip your knox counter? I'd be very wary to use this until that is known
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No, Knox is still good. It really shouldn't trip it because it doesn't mess with the bootloader at all.

Misterxtc said:
I just confirmed FlashFire works with out rooted S6. I successfully made a system backup and flashed a boot animation zip. For more info about FlashFire and how to get it go here. Please thank and support @Chainfire for his work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
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I'm looking for a good boot animation.
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I'm new to Samsung coming from HTC...with flashfire will we be able to flash debloated TW roms (assuming there were any for VZW)? I've seen that anything with the kernel we'd need an unlocked BL, but as far as TW roms go, we should be able to right?

brholt6 said:
I'm new to Samsung coming from HTC...with flashfire will we be able to flash debloated TW roms (assuming there were any for VZW)? I've seen that anything with the kernel we'd need an unlocked BL, but as far as TW roms go, we should be able to right?
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I flashed a zip yesterday so I would think a properly made ROM would flash. I did try one yesterday but it didn't flash. I'm pretty sure it was a updater script error on my part. I haven't had the time to look into it further. As for our kernel we will have to use the stock one.

krypto1300 said:
I'm looking for a good boot animation.
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Search my friend. It will have to be the same format as the attached one here. This one is from the S5 without the red Verizon screen, just flash it with FlashFire.
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Misterxtc said:
I flashed a zip yesterday so I would think a properly made ROM would flash. I did try one yesterday but it didn't flash. I'm pretty sure it was a updater script error on my part. I haven't had the time to look into it further. As for our kernel we will have to use the stock one.
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lmao same here.. i actually sent you a pm about the updater script lol i wonder if another variant s ript would work but they all seem to use aroma
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Misterxtc said:
I flashed a zip yesterday so I would think a properly made ROM would flash. I did try one yesterday but it didn't flash. I'm pretty sure it was a updater script error on my part. I haven't had the time to look into it further. As for our kernel we will have to use the stock one.
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Ever have any luck? Some of the ROMs over in the international S6 thread look pretty nice. With the M8 we were able to get international ROMs ported over, but I'm in a new world with Samsung and flashing ROMs without TWRP.

brholt6 said:
Ever have any luck? Some of the ROMs over in the international S6 thread look pretty nice. With the M8 we were able to get international ROMs ported over, but I'm in a new world with Samsung and flashing ROMs without TWRP.
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It's not going too good on my end. I'm sick of Odining back to stock. I must have done it about a dozen times after various failed mods. I'm pretty much calling it quits until a better recovery becomes available. FlashFire restore doesn't work for me so when a mistake is maid I have to go back to stock. Hopefully there will be some updates to make this more reliable. I'm OK with the few mods available and debloating for now.

Misterxtc said:
It's not going too good on my end. I'm sick of Odining back to stock. I must have done it about a dozen times after various failed mods. I'm pretty much calling it quits until a better recovery becomes available. FlashFire restore doesn't work for me so when a mistake is maid I have to go back to stock. Hopefully there will be some updates to make this more reliable. I'm OK with the few mods available and debloating for now.
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Just out of curiosity are you trying to port roms already made for other devices? If so I would assume that the kernel on your locked phone cannot work with the system.img in the ported rom. What you could do is find a rom that is stock rooted only, no other mods or lightly modded and grab that script. From there download the verizon s6 system, extract it and add the su stuff then wrap all that in a zip. The permissions and symlinks should be close enough to get you booted and if it boots you can start working out all of the bugs
Sorry if you already tried all that, just want to help if I can.
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Almost forgot Im sure you figured this out already but you would need to edit the boot out of the installer script
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Here is a non aroma rom for your installer script. He is planning on implementing aroma so you might want to grab it asap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...pment/rom-g920tuvu1a0cg-stock-rooted-t3087930

ThePagel said:
Just out of curiosity are you trying to port roms already made for other devices? If so I would assume that the kernel on your locked phone cannot work with the system.img in the ported rom. What you could do is find a rom that is stock rooted only, no other mods or lightly modded and grab that script. From there download the verizon s6 system, extract it and add the su stuff then wrap all that in a zip. The permissions and symlinks should be close enough to get you booted and if it boots you can start working out all of the bugs
Sorry if you already tried all that, just want to help if I can.
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Almost forgot Im sure you figured this out already but you would need to edit the boot out of the installer script
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misterxtc has helped me develop roms for the vzw s5 as well as his own roms. were not a+ devs by any means but we do have experience with it.. the rom created was im sure from his own build from the stock base rom for the vzw s6.
the vzw s5 also has a locked BL so we are very aware that you can only use roms compatible with the stock BL and kernel.. Flashfire does not appear to flash the BL or kernel at all but also cannot write the whole system without the kernel.
it has been tried multiple times by him and myself on my s6 edge and each time results in having to odin back to stock and start over.
We also both talked to hsbadr and his multisystem unfortunately does not work for us since we have no ext sd card.
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elliwigy said:
misterxtc has helped me develop roms for the vzw s5 as well as his own roms. were not a+ devs by any means but we do have experience with it.. the rom created was im sure from his own build from the stock base rom for the vzw s6.
the vzw s5 also has a locked BL so we are very aware that you can only use roms compatible with the stock BL and kernel.. Flashfire does not appear to flash the BL or kernel at all but also cannot write the whole system without the kernel.
it has been tried multiple times by him and myself on my s6 edge and each time results in having to odin back to stock and start over.
We also both talked to hsbadr and his multisystem unfortunately does not work for us since we have no ext sd card.
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crappy well I edited my previous post with a link to a non aroma s6 rom if you two would like to compare it to your own. good luck and good night!

Just a heads up there will be a stock base getting released probably by the weekend for everyone to use it will be flashable in flashfire as well

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Just a heads up there will be a stock base getting released probably by the weekend for everyone to use it will be flashable in flashfire as well
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from who?
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ThePagel said:
Just out of curiosity are you trying to port roms already made for other devices? If so I would assume that the kernel on your locked phone cannot work with the system.img in the ported rom. What you could do is find a rom that is stock rooted only, no other mods or lightly modded and grab that script. From there download the verizon s6 system, extract it and add the su stuff then wrap all that in a zip. The permissions and symlinks should be close enough to get you booted and if it boots you can start working out all of the bugs
Sorry if you already tried all that, just want to help if I can.
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Almost forgot Im sure you figured this out already but you would need to edit the boot out of the installer script
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Here is a non aroma rom for your installer script. He is planning on implementing aroma so you might want to grab it asap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...pment/rom-g920tuvu1a0cg-stock-rooted-t3087930
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I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.

Misterxtc said:
I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.
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That is never easy, my condolences.

Misterxtc said:
I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.
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Sorry to hear that man! 13 years of good life im sure but its always like losing a member of the family.
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elliwigy said:
from who?
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A recognized developer its a suprise I used youre rom on the s5 but it looks like you are building on the edge? Kind of wish I got the edge instead but oh well.

Misterxtc said:
I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.
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Thanks for taking a look at this and I hope your family gets better from putting down a best-friend/family member.

Time to wake up from the dream, Safestrap is here.

Just want to share this small video with you. Dont PM me for testing or ETA.
Its almost in BETA stage and functional.
Thanks goes to @Hashcode initially started this project, TWRP team for the great recovery and @jrkruse for pointing me that S8 has permissive root. @partcyborg for getting root on S8.
In case video not working this is the link
Edit: list of devices booted safestrap recovery:
- Galaxy S8 SM-G950U (dreamqlte)
- Galaxy S8 SM-G955U (dream2qlte)
- Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U (greatqlte)

afaneh92 said:
Just want to share this small video with you. Dont PM me for testing or ETA.
Its almost in BETA stage and functional.
Thanks goes to @Hashcode initially started this project, TWRP team for the great recovery and @jrkruse for pointing me that S8 has permissive root.
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This is great news

afaneh92 said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://youtu.be/RYnWxky0IhQ
Just want to share this small video with you. Dont PM me for testing or ETA.
Its almost in BETA stage and functional.
Thanks goes to @Hashcode initially started this project, TWRP team for the great recovery and @jrkruse for pointing me that S8 has permissive root.
In case video not working this is the link
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Very cool. I didn't think twrp would run under a stock kernel. Thjs will make flashing stuff much easier.
Just so it's clear exactly what is happening, thfis will have the ability run + multiple system roms and select one at boot time (which is HUGE! ) but technically this won't be "full" safetrap as the part that allows booting new kernels won't work here as none of the s8 kernels have kexec support and none can load modules, right? Not to take anything away from this incredible achievement though! I just wanted to make sure both myself and others understand what this means exactly and to be sure no one gets the wrong idea
So glad to have another dev putting stuff out there!

Nice to see this device didn't die before her time like many others before her.....I figured she would get cracked eventually

partcyborg said:
Very cool. I didn't think twrp would run under a stock kernel. Thjs will make flashing stuff much easier.
Just so it's clear exactly what is happening, thfis will have the ability run + multiple system roms and select one at boot time (which is HUGE! ) but technically this won't be "full" safetrap as the part that allows booting new kernels won't work here as none of the s8 kernels have kexec support and none can load modules, right? Not to take anything away from this incredible achievement though! I just wanted to make sure both myself and others understand what this means exactly and to be sure no one gets the wrong idea
So glad to have another dev putting stuff out there!
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Technically slot rom works on S3, S4 and S5. As we only flash stock custom ROM's only.
On S8 its broken for now as stock init binary have selinux mount issue.
Any way will do more test and release it soon.

afaneh92 said:
Technically slot rom works on S3, S4 and S5. As we only flash stock custom ROM's only.
On S8 its broken for now as stock init binary have selinux mount issue.
Any way will do more test and release it soon.
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Were all here for ya :good: If you need any testers lol Im happy to brick

Is this for the Snapdragon model?

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Is this for the Snapdragon model?
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Yes, I have the SM-G950U and tested on S8+ and expect to work on note 8 too.

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Yes, I have the SM-G950U and tested on S8+ and expect to work on note 8 too.
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That sounds great! So it means we will be able to flash custom ROMS?

I'm skeptical since it was posted in April fools day. If this is true tho, this is fantastic.

VMCR said:
That sounds great! So it means we will be able to flash custom ROMS?
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Stock based as we still have a locked bootloader

if someone has Note 8 N950U can grab partition list
Code:
adb shell su -c "ls -al /dev/block/platform/soc/1da4000.ufshc/by-name"

Not for exynos??

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Not for exynos??
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exynos variant already unlocked!

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exynos variant already unlocked!
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I thought it was something like multirom like the nexus phones

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I thought it was something like multirom like the nexus phones
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Multirom is not a big deal any dev has the knowledge and the device can port it.

afaneh92 said:
Technically slot rom works on S3, S4 and S5. As we only flash stock custom ROM's only.
On S8 its broken for now as stock init binary have selinux mount issue.
Any way will do more test and release it soon.
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Ya rom slot will work for custom TouchWiz roms, just no aosp unfortunately*.
Having twrp will be amazing, so much easier to deal with bootloops, and true nandroid backups! So many things will be easier. My mind has been spinning with ideas ?
Send me a message whenever you're ready to go about rom support. I definitely will at least make partcyborgrom support it.
Although it might be possible on Oreo, given that tw on the s9 has to play nice with Android and vendors now, maybe enough of those changes trickled back to the s8.

So I guess unfortunately this only works on rooted Nougat. That's okay... this is progress! If S8 Snapdragon Oreo gets rooted in the future, will it be easy to make it compatible with that as well?

Safestrap is already up.
- Galaxy S8 SM-G950U (dreamqlte)
- Galaxy S8 SM-G955U (dream2qlte)
- Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U (greatqlte)

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Ya rom slot will work for custom TouchWiz roms, just no aosp unfortunately*.
Having twrp will be amazing, so much easier to deal with bootloops, and true nandroid backups! So many things will be easier. My mind has been spinning with ideas ?
Send me a message whenever you're ready to go about rom support. I definitely will at least make partcyborgrom support it.
Although it might be possible on Oreo, given that tw on the s9 has to play nice with Android and vendors now, maybe enough of those changes trickled back to the s8.
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It works on oreo. I'm still working out the process