Install TWRP on S3 Verizon with 4.4? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

I was wondering if its possible to install TWRP or another type of customer recovery on the Galaxy s3 verizon that has 4.4 running on it? I've gotten root (towelroot) Ive unlocked the bootloader(Unlocked symbol on boot) But everything i've tried to do to install twrp fails. I've tried odin and the TWRP app. TWRP app just deosnt work and odin says "Fail! (auth)" Is it even possible to install TWRP on the s3 with 4.4?
Thanks in advance.

andriodfanatic said:
I was wondering if its possible to install TWRP or another type of customer recovery on the Galaxy s3 verizon that has 4.4 running on it? I've gotten root (towelroot) Ive unlocked the bootloader(Unlocked symbol on boot) But everything i've tried to do to install twrp fails. I've tried odin and the TWRP app. TWRP app just deosnt work and odin says "Fail! (auth)" Is it even possible to install TWRP on the s3 with 4.4?
Thanks in advance.
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No, it is not. My friend, you are doing everything in your power to hardbrick your S3. There is only root access via Towelroot which you've accomplished and Safestrap which will only let you use another 4.4.2 VRUDNE1 based rom. I'm surprised you haven't hard bricked it yet upon reboot.
Any info you need is here in our 4.3/4.4.2 OTA guide

SlimSnoopOS said:
No, it is not. My friend, you are doing everything in your power to hardbrick your S3. There is only root access via Towelroot which you've accomplished and Safestrap which will only let you use another 4.4.2 VRUDNE1 based rom. I'm surprised you haven't hard bricked it yet upon reboot.
Any info you need is here in our 4.3/4.4.2 OTA guide
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/: Actually already hard bricked...like twice! I have my precious unbrick SD card...that was a 6h+ adventure to find something that actually worked. Live and learn right?
Anywho, got safestrap etc...but safestrap doesnt seem to want to work, says it installed, and shows state: Installed, but it wont boot into safestrap recovery! Did something i've done before screw it up?

andriodfanatic said:
I was wondering if its possible to install TWRP or another type of customer recovery on the Galaxy s3 verizon that has 4.4 running on it? I've gotten root (towelroot) Ive unlocked the bootloader(Unlocked symbol on boot) But everything i've tried to do to install twrp fails. I've tried odin and the TWRP app. TWRP app just deosnt work and odin says "Fail! (auth)" Is it even possible to install TWRP on the s3 with 4.4?
Thanks in advance.
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You did not unlock the bootloader on your device. Can't be done on an S3 running 4.4. That unlock symbol on boot has nothing to do with the bootloader.

landshark68 said:
You did not unlock the bootloader on your device. Can't be done on an S3 running 4.4. That unlock symbol on boot has nothing to do with the bootloader.
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Well i stand corrected then! I guess im just used to nexus'es! Safestrap isnt being nice though /:

andriodfanatic said:
Well i stand corrected then! I guess im just used to nexus'es! Safestrap isnt being nice though /:
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Are you using the "Recovery Locked/NE1" version of Safestrap from the link I posted?

I'm sure the bootloader can still be unlocked. I mean it's Android 4.4! We're on 8 right now. I personally believe that because it took so long to unlock it the first time, once that hole was closed the same people did not want to put that much time in again when times have changed so much in 4-5 years.
I wish I just had more experience actually writing code utilizing exploits in a useful manner, instead of being able to put 2 & 2 together for a flowchart.

andriodfanatic said:
I was wondering if its possible to install TWRP or another type of customer recovery on the Galaxy s3 verizon that has 4.4 running on it? I've gotten root (towelroot) Ive unlocked the bootloader(Unlocked symbol on boot) But everything i've tried to do to install twrp fails. I've tried odin and the TWRP app. TWRP app just deosnt work and odin says "Fail! (auth)" Is it even possible to install TWRP on the s3 with 4.4?
Thanks in advance.
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I have tried to get a custom rom on my Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon with Android 4.4.2 but failed. The closest I have ever gotten to get a custom rom was by using Safestrap. Link: Safestrap- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314

Delgoth said:
I'm sure the bootloader can still be unlocked. I mean it's Android 4.4! We're on 8 right now. I personally believe that because it took so long to unlock it the first time, once that hole was closed the same people did not want to put that much time in again when times have changed so much in 4-5 years.
I wish I just had more experience actually writing code utilizing exploits in a useful manner, instead of being able to put 2 & 2 together for a flowchart.
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Unfortunately, from my research I have not found any way to unlock the bootloader . However, the closest I have ever gotten to get a custom rom was with Safestrap. Link: Safestrap- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314

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[Q] ROM for Galaxy S3

Hello guys. I have a Galaxy S3 (Verizon). Specifically, a SCH-I535. It is running Android 4.3. It has been rooted before, when it had 4.2, but after I did the update, I still have the SU app, but I can't use it because im not rooted. (I think) So hypothetically, say I wanted to install CyanogenMod. Could I? If so, what version? I have Android 4.3. Is it still possible to root? Thanks for any help.
bio4554 said:
Hello guys. I have a Galaxy S3 (Verizon). Specifically, a SCH-I535. It is running Android 4.3. It has been rooted before, when it had 4.2, but after I did the update, I still have the SU app, but I can't use it because im not rooted. (I think) So hypothetically, say I wanted to install CyanogenMod. Could I? If so, what version? I have Android 4.3. Is it still possible to root? Thanks for any help.
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You can root 4.3 using saferoot, but you cannot flash CyanogenMod or any other AOSP based ROMs. You can only flash 4.3 Touchwiz ROMs using safestrap. You need to be on the ML1 version of 4.3, not the NC1 version. Everything you need to know can be found in the below linked thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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You can root 4.3 using saferoot, but you cannot flash CyanogenMod or any other AOSP based ROMs. You can only flash 4.3 Touchwiz ROMs using safestrap. You need to be on the ML1 version of 4.3, not the NC1 version. Everything you need to know can be found in the below linked thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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Ok so my next question, how do I tell if I have NC1, or ML1? Also, will this void my warranty? It says Saferoot will not. Sorry, im such a noob.
bio4554 said:
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Ok so my next question, how do I tell if I have NC1, or ML1? Also, will this void my warranty? It says Saferoot will not. Sorry, im such a noob.
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Go to your about phone screen and look at your baseband version and build number and see what the last 3 characters are. And your warranty is only good for 1 year from the original date of purchase, which I would assume has long since passed. So I wouldn't worry about this voiding your warranty.
landshark68 said:
Go to your about phone screen and look at your baseband version and build number and see what the last 3 characters are. And your warranty is only good for 1 year from the original date of purchase, which I would assume has long since passed. So I wouldn't worry about this voiding your warranty.
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Ok thanks so much! I have rooted my phone after flashing ML1, and now I was wondering if I could install CWM Recovery? If so, how? Thanks for all the help.
bio4554 said:
Ok thanks so much! I have rooted my phone after flashing ML1, and now I was wondering if I could install CWM Recovery? If so, how? Thanks for all the help.
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Check out my first response to you in this thread. You cannot install any kind of custom recovery on ML1. Safestrap is basically your custom recovery. Click on the link in my first response and read up. In the thread I linked you will find a link about Safestrap and a bunch of information you will need.
landshark68 said:
Check out my first response to you in this thread. You cannot install any kind of custom recovery on ML1. Safestrap is basically your custom recovery. Click on the link in my first response and read up. In the thread I linked you will find a link about Safestrap and a bunch of information you will need.
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Ok, so basically I installed Safestrap, Rooted, and all was well. Then I went and looked for some custom Touchwiz ROMs, and found this one.
CoolROM 8 Core Edition
I downloaded it, created a new ROM slot on Safestrap, flashed it to the phone with safestrap, then rebooted. First off, the Samsung logo that appears right when you turn on, with the open padlock, is gone. For a split second, a white line appears. Then it goes to the Safestrap, I hit continue, it does first boot like normal, and gets stuck on the samsung logo again. "The last one before android appears". I pulled battery, rebooted. Same as first time, except it booted into android. The setup appears, and now another problem pops up. I cant turn on WiFi. It says turned off, I press the toggle button, but it doesnt turn to the ON state. Please help! I really want to use CleanROM!
bio4554 said:
Ok, so basically I installed Safestrap, Rooted, and all was well. Then I went and looked for some custom Touchwiz ROMs, and found this one.
CoolROM 8 Core Edition
I downloaded it, created a new ROM slot on Safestrap, flashed it to the phone with safestrap, then rebooted. First off, the Samsung logo that appears right when you turn on, with the open padlock, is gone. For a split second, a white line appears. Then it goes to the Safestrap, I hit continue, it does first boot like normal, and gets stuck on the samsung logo again. "The last one before android appears". I pulled battery, rebooted. Same as first time, except it booted into android. The setup appears, and now another problem pops up. I cant turn on WiFi. It says turned off, I press the toggle button, but it doesnt turn to the ON state. Please help! I really want to use CleanROM!
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Look in the OP of the safestrap thread. Every time you flash a ROM though safestrap you have to also flash the kernel modules in the same flashing session in order for WiFi to work.
landshark68 said:
Look in the OP of the safestrap thread. Every time you flash a ROM though safestrap you have to also flash the kernel modules in the same flashing session in order for WiFi to work.
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Omg thank you so much landshark,you have helped me so much. I now have a rooted S3 with Safestrap, and CleanROM 8.1. Everything is working fine. Now my final question(probably not), is there any possible way at all to unlock the bootloader on this thing? If not, is there anyone working on something like that? If not at all, that's ok. Im still satisfied with it so far. Thanks again. Also, on Safestrap, after I hit continue it has a kind of delay before the boot animation is shown(AKA it starts up). Is there any way to change this?
bio4554 said:
Omg thank you so much landshark,you have helped me so much. I now have a rooted S3 with Safestrap, and CleanROM 8.1. Everything is working fine. Now my final question(probably not), is there any possible way at all to unlock the bootloader on this thing? If not, is there anyone working on something like that? If not at all, that's ok. Im still satisfied with it so far. Thanks again. Also, on Safestrap, after I hit continue it has a kind of delay before the boot animation is shown(AKA it starts up). Is there any way to change this?
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Not possible at all to unlock the bootloader, you are stuck with it. As far as I know, no one is working on trying to figure out a way to unlock the bootloader. All attempts at finding an exploit to unlock the bootloader have not had any success. The bootloader on the S4 was locked down in the same way before the S3, and that hasn't been cracked yet either.
As far as changing the delay on start up with safestrap, best to ask that question in the safestrap thread as I have never used safestrap and just read the thread to stay informed.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S5 on Verizon stuck on 4.4.2? Root problems....

Hi! I'm new here... Hope I'm in the right place, but I've been having problems with my GS5. I rooted it using towelroot about 3 months ago which was successful, then a Verizon system software update was pushed and installed to my phone, and that somehow installed fine, but now root checker says my phone isn't rooted and towelroot says my phone isn't supported... For months now my phone has been trying to install the 4.4.4 update with no luck, when it reboots and is in the middle of installing with the little android dude with his chest open, it says 'error'. Has there been a fix or way around this? Any way I can completely factory wipe everything?
rswans said:
Hi! I'm new here... Hope I'm in the right place, but I've been having problems with my GS5. I rooted it using towelroot about 3 months ago which was successful, then a Verizon system software update was pushed and installed to my phone, and that somehow installed fine, but now root checker says my phone isn't rooted and towelroot says my phone isn't supported... For months now my phone has been trying to install the 4.4.4 update with no luck, when it reboots and is in the middle of installing with the little android dude with his chest open, it says 'error'. Has there been a fix or way around this? Any way I can completely factory wipe everything?
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Verizon may of patched the towelroot exploit with the new update. Have you tried posting this in the VZW S5 forums?
From my CM11 S3
Towel root is dead for firmwares newer than June 2014. You can try chainfire for root. If t he 4.4.4 firmware isn't updating, try flashing with Odin.
chaostic_2k1 said:
Towel root is dead for firmwares newer than June 2014. You can try chainfire for root. If t he 4.4.4 firmware isn't updating, try flashing with Odin.
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Thanks for chiming in but I basically said that already. There's no need to duplicate it. You won't be able to run supersu for root as you can't flash any zip files on a locked bootloader
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Thanks for replying but I basically gave OP actual useful answers to his direct question.
chaostic_2k1 said:
Thanks for replying but I basically gave OP actual useful answers to his direct question.
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As did I
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ShapesBlue said:
As did I
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Sure you did
chaostic_2k1 said:
Sure you did
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I explained a different perspective and I didn't question what you said. Let's just leave it at that
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rswans said:
Hi! I'm new here... Hope I'm in the right place, but I've been having problems with my GS5. I rooted it using towelroot about 3 months ago which was successful, then a Verizon system software update was pushed and installed to my phone, and that somehow installed fine, but now root checker says my phone isn't rooted and towelroot says my phone isn't supported... For months now my phone has been trying to install the 4.4.4 update with no luck, when it reboots and is in the middle of installing with the little android dude with his chest open, it says 'error'. Has there been a fix or way around this? Any way I can completely factory wipe everything?
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Its too bad there is not a way to block any updates.. These companies want to control all we see and do on our devices. I have made the decision to dump my smart phone.I am going to get a flip phone and only use for phone calls.

Need Help S3 verizon SCH-i535

i have installed towelroot and superSu on my verizon to enable root.then i install ROM MANAGER app and flash my phone with clockworld recovery using ROM MANAGER.now when i try to start my phone i got and error.
"“System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone"
i found a way to bypass this error....by pressing volume up bottun ... now my phone is working but want to resolve this issue...can u help me to sort out this issue.
android 4.4.2 is installed in my device.
thanks
m.asghar59 said:
i have installed towelroot and superSu on my verizon to enable root.then i install ROM MANAGER app and flash my phone with clockworld recovery using ROM MANAGER.now when i try to start my phone i got and error.
"“System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone"
i found a way to bypass this error....by pressing volume up bottun ... now my phone is working but want to resolve this issue...can u help me to sort out this issue.
android 4.4.2 is installed in my device.
thanks
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Your on a locked bootloader and you can't flash a custom recovery like cwm, twrp or Philz. You can only install safestrap and run TW(Touchwiz) BL roms
From my CM11 S3
ShapesBlue said:
Your on a locked bootloader and you can't flash a custom recovery like cwm, twrp or Philz. You can only install safestrap and run TW(Touchwiz) BL roms
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thanks for the reply...can you please guide me how to install .... safestrap and touchwiz roms....can i install 4.4.4 ???
m.asghar59 said:
thanks for the reply...can you please guide me how to install .... safestrap and touchwiz roms....can i install 4.4.4 ???
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No, you can't run anything but bootloader locked roms. Only what is currently available otherwise you will hard brick your phone
Check out this thread for safestrap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314
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thanks
ShapesBlue said:
No, you can't run anything but bootloader locked roms. Only what is currently available otherwise you will hard brick your phone
Check out this thread for safestrap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314
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well brother thanks...if i install this .. can i use my existing 4.4.2 ? or need to install new one ?
and kitkat 4.4.2 sucks my battery...which rom is best for s3 verizon....i can install with safestrap ???
m.asghar59 said:
and kitkat 4.4.2 sucks my battery...which rom is best for s3 verizon....i can install with safestrap ???
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You have to decide which ones the best for you. I can't tell you which one is better as I'm not on a locked bootloader. You have to choose for yourself
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ShapesBlue said:
You have to decide which ones the best for you. I can't tell you which one is better as I'm not on a locked bootloader. You have to choose for yourself
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Does CM11 work with Safestrap/Locked Bootloader? The Safestrap thread only shows superliterom are there any others?
Bzy said:
Does CM11 work with Safestrap/Locked Bootloader? The Safestrap thread only shows superliterom are there any others?
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No CM11 or any aosp roms. Look around the forums, VZW android development and original android development and look for locked bootloader roms
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ShapesBlue said:
No CM11 or any aosp roms. Look around the forums, VZW android development and original android development and look for locked bootloader roms
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So I've been trying my best to learn this stuff from reading EVERYTHING I can, but this is very difficult to get in to from no rooting experience. This Thread shows CM11 for 4.4.4 which I just assumed was an updated 4.4.2 meaning it worked since the thread doesn't say anywhere in the OP that you can't install on a locked bootloader. Is there some other obvious terminology that I'm missing? (realizing it's common knowledge to the community but I don't have this)
So it's very difficult for me discern what other ROM options there actually are.
Bzy said:
So I've been trying my best to learn this stuff from reading EVERYTHING I can, but this is very difficult to get in to from no rooting experience. This Thread shows CM11 for 4.4.4 which I just assumed was an updated 4.4.2 meaning it worked since the thread doesn't say anywhere in the OP that you can't install on a locked bootloader. Is there some other obvious terminology that I'm missing? (realizing it's common knowledge to the community but I don't have this)
So it's very difficult for me discern what other ROM options there actually are.
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The OP only mentions cwm in that thread and being that you can't run cwm, philz or twrp on a locked bootloader none of that applies. It's verizon who chose to lock the bootloader down as they do on nearly every phone they sell with the exception of the G3 and M8, which devs managed to crack both bootloaders on those
Sometimes it may not always be right where you can find it and a lot of people including a former developer hard bricked his S3 on the first locked bootloader with 4.3 ML1 and has since moved on from the S3 for obvious reasons. When your not sure about something don't be afraid to ask questions. And I commend you for reading first before doing anything. And while yes technically 4.4.4 is an upgrade to 4.4.2 you won't be able to run the newest CM11 On a locked bootloader. The last bootloader that was unlock able was 4.1.2 and if you went beyond that you were basically stuck
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ShapesBlue said:
The OP only mentions cwm in that thread and being that you can't run cwm, philz or twrp on a locked bootloader none of that applies.
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Makes sense, but these are things that I'm still learning and that's why I was confused. I know to keep my eyes peeled for AOSP as a buzzword. I think what throws me off the most is the 4.4.4 in the thread title.
On a separate note, my preference is to activate the phone after I've rooted/installed ROMs such that I have a working (different) phone while I take my time going through the steps. I am nervous that if I activate after I will have issues and then have to bring the phone in for activation which I can't do once rooted.
Bzy said:
Makes sense, but these are things that I'm still learning and that's why I was confused. I know to keep my eyes peeled for AOSP as a buzzword. I think what throws me off the most is the 4.4.4 in the thread title.
On a separate note, my preference is to activate the phone after I've rooted/installed ROMs such that I have a working (different) phone while I take my time going through the steps. I am nervous that if I activate after I will have issues and then have to bring the phone in for activation which I can't do once rooted.
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There's always a way to unroot devices. I wouldn't worry too much about it
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ShapesBlue said:
There's always a way to unroot devices. I wouldn't worry too much about it
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Ok Thanks. One other thing is about an external SD card. Do I need to get one and do I need to install which specific things directly to it instead of the internal and is there any special way to set that up?
Bzy said:
Ok Thanks. One other thing is about an external SD card. Do I need to get one and do I need to install which specific things directly to it instead of the internal and is there any special way to set that up?
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Are you referring to putting apps on the SD card?
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thanks for this usefull information bro just want to ask one last question.i want to flash "SUPERLITEROM!_V1.0_I535VRUDNE1" .. my question is this i am using this phone in pakistan....my networks remain unlock .. means i can use GSM/3g network ????
sorry i am new so no idea about all these stuff
ShapesBlue said:
Are you referring to putting apps on the SD card?
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The Superliterom thread says "Copy .zip on ext. sdcard." and made me paranoid that certain things have to be done on the external SD card, is that not the case?
Bzy said:
So I've been trying my best to learn this stuff from reading EVERYTHING I can, but this is very difficult to get in to from no rooting experience. This Thread shows CM11 for 4.4.4 which I just assumed was an updated 4.4.2 meaning it worked since the thread doesn't say anywhere in the OP that you can't install on a locked bootloader. Is there some other obvious terminology that I'm missing? (realizing it's common knowledge to the community but I don't have this)
So it's very difficult for me discern what other ROM options there actually are.
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That 4.4.4 is AOSP and actually came out before the phone officially had 4.4.2 Touchwiz. You simply have to remember that on a locked bootloader using safestrap, you cannot flash any AOSP based ROMs which includes CM11. You are limited to the Touchwiz based ROMs which are of the same Android version your phone is on currently. For this phone, that means 4.4.2, which I think there are only one or two ROMs available.
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That 4.4.4 is AOSP and actually came out before the phone officially had 4.4.2 Touchwiz. You simply have to remember that on a locked bootloader using safestrap, you cannot flash any AOSP based ROMs which includes CM11. You are limited to the Touchwiz based ROMs which are of the same Android version your phone is on currently. For this phone, that means 4.4.2, which I think there are only one or two ROMs available.
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Do I not require an external SD card?
Bzy said:
Do I not require an external SD card?
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You can use one if you'd like to. That's your own choice
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[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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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.

Need help w/root

So I just purchased the Honor 8 and I have been trying to root it because I'm not a fan of the lack of options that were available on my Nexus 6p. However everything I have tried with adb, twrp, kingroot and nothing works. I'm not that advanced with root knowledge (yes I still want to root). To be honest I'm at the point where I would pay someone to chat online with step by step instructions during the rooting process! I'm just so frustrated.
natethegreat1487 said:
So I just purchased the Honor 8 and I have been trying to root it because I'm not a fan of the lack of options that were available on my Nexus 6p. However everything I have tried with adb, twrp, kingroot and nothing works. I'm not that advanced with root knowledge (yes I still want to root). To be honest I'm at the point where I would pay someone to chat online with step by step instructions during the rooting process! I'm just so frustrated.
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A little more information would help, what model are you on (FRD/ Al??), which firmware.
Essentially though, update device via OTA, unlock bootloader, flash TWRP via adb then root( flash SuperSU via TWRP).
There are several guides for all these steps available.
It is however essential that you use the proper TWRP and SuperSU found in the development section.
Unfortunately there is no root method for locked bootloaders
Guide :fingers-crossed:
Model/firmware
SharxX8 said:
A little more information would help, what model are you on (FRD/ Al??), which firmware.
Essentially though, update device via OTA, unlock bootloader, flash TWRP via adb then root( flash SuperSU via TWRP).
There are several guides for all these steps available.
It is however essential that you use the proper TWRP and SuperSU found in the development section.
Unfortunately there is no root method for locked bootloaders
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The model is FRD-L04, build FRD-L04C567B385, EMUI version 5.0
If your bootloader is unlocked get your TWRP and SuperSU/Magisk from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71265571&postcount=1
and flash it.
For everything else you need to be a little more specific as to what problem you have exactly
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ok so my issue is that after I flash twp and try to reboot phone it sends me to the device is unlocked and cant be trusted screen. it only lets me go to the OS or huawei erecovery and not TWRP. if it boots into the os and I try to go to recovery it wont boot into any recovery
So I finally got my device rooted but now my question is, does anyone know of a ROM that works for the FRD-L04 model? I'm wanting to install some different themes but can't seem to do it without a ROM. Not to mention most of the cool things you can do on a rooted device need one as well. Any idea's?
natethegreat1487 said:
So I finally got my device rooted but now my question is, does anyone know of a ROM that works for the FRD-L04 model? I'm wanting to install some different themes but can't seem to do it without a ROM. Not to mention most of the cool things you can do on a rooted device need one as well. Any idea's?
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Got his problem https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/help/able-to-twrp-recovery-stuck-device-t3616478 and solved (partly). Did your root went fine? So BinarySU on newest Version? Could you please name the main steps you did?
Thank you!
0mrwhatsupguy0 said:
Got his problem https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/help/able-to-twrp-recovery-stuck-device-t3616478 and solved (partly). Did your root went fine? So BinarySU on newest Version? Could you please name the main steps you did?
Thank you!
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I had a friend do it who is way more advanced sorry.
natethegreat1487 said:
So I finally got my device rooted but now my question is, does anyone know of a ROM that works for the FRD-L04 model? I'm wanting to install some different themes but can't seem to do it without a ROM. Not to mention most of the cool things you can do on a rooted device need one as well. Any idea's?
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Anyone have any ideas?
natethegreat1487 said:
So I finally got my device rooted but now my question is, does anyone know of a ROM that works for the FRD-L04 model? I'm wanting to install some different themes but can't seem to do it without a ROM. Not to mention most of the cool things you can do on a rooted device need one as well. Any idea's?
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Does anyone have any ideas?

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