NOTE: The "Official" OTA (OA6) was released today (2/5/15). I'm sure @rompnit and @tdunham will be hard at work giving us the next version of MOAR. :good:
Q&A - FAQ
Note to first time installers of MOAR
Three things are "assumed" before attempting to install MOAR:
1. You are already rooted.
2. You have a custom recovery already installed.
3. You understand the consequences of installing a custom recovery and custom rom.
This thread is not the place to ask how to root or how to install a custom recovery.
Special install note to Android 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 users:
MOAR is based on 5.0 (Lollipop). Refer to @rompnit's post #2 for installation instructions.
NOTE: Please read the original post (OP) for MOAR (and for the download link or click Downloads from the black bar above this post), as many answers can be found there. @rompnit and @tdunham put a lot of time and effort to give us the Mother Of All Roms. We owe it to them search for answers before posting. Chances are, you'll find your answer.
NOTE: Please use the forums SEARCH feature before posting a question that may have already been answered.
NOTE: [GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA <- Great read if you're new here. :good:
NOTE: Search techniques for first-timers
1. Searching from a mobile device is difficult but can be done. These screenshots should help you if using the XDA app on your phone:
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2. If on a computer, in the XDA forum, you can search globally for any XDA subject or just the thread you're viewing. (Upper right-hand section of browser) Since we're mostly interested in MOAR, you'd use the thread search.
3. Keep your search term reasonably simple. For example: Searching for "prl" would result in any post with the word prl, if you're really trying to find out how to write a prl file on your phone, try "write prl". Try different ways. Bonus Tip: Using Google and adding XDA can yield great results too. For example, "write prl xda".
4. Results of the search can give multiple results, scan through them to see if you can find your answer. (Hint: User your browsers back button to go back to search results.
5. Some more tips on using Internet Search Engines.
NOTE: MOAR Mod Control mini user's guide can be found in post #2
NOTE: Many questions can be answered by going into MOAR Mod Control and going through all of the various settings.
1. MOAR Mods
(a). Q: Where can I find the mod to do …..?
@tdunham's Fullscreen CallerID with different backgrounds can be found ->HERE<-
@tdunham's New Stuff (and other) mods for NKD.
3. General
(a). Q: What's the ETA on the next version of MOAR?
This question in any form is considered very rude and should not be asked EVER. The developers work hard to provide a great rom, but they also have a life, family etc. They are the only ones who know when the next version will/may be released, so asking anyone in the forums doesn't help. Please refer to paragraph 2 under guidelines ->HERE<-.
(b). Q: Where can I get flashable recovery?
The two available recoveries for Sprint GS5 are TWRP and Philz. Both can be found ->HERE<-. The .tar file(s) must be installed with Odin. Zip files are flashed in your present custom recovery. Older versions included, in most cases you'll want to install the latest version. In addtion, @ktoonsez KT TWRP v2.8.2.0 (or newer) is available ->HERE<-.
Note: If Odin link for v3.10 not working, here's alternate.
(c). Q: Can I use MOAR on my T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon etc. S5?
No. MOAR is a Sprint based ROM which can only be used on the Sprint network, which includes Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Sprint uses CDMA. For an understanding of CDMA vs GSM, here's a wikipedia article.
(d). Q: Where can I find the stock kernels?
Stock kernels courtesy of @tdunham are available ->HERE<-. (All 6 stock kernels, flashable recovery zips and flashable Odin versions)
4. Screencasts Useful screencasts for getting the most out of your phone.
(a). Clearing caches and rebooting nightly with Titanium Backup
(b). Using TiBu Pro to create update.zip of installed apps and data after clean install.
MOAR Mod Control mini user's guide
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Help everyone help you!
If you are having a technical problem, it's important to provide as much information as posible to help troubleshoot. At a minimum, please provide:
Software Version:
Model Number:
Baseband Version:
Kernel Version:
Build Number:
This information can be taken from Setting -> About Device:
(Screenshot in place of above information is good)
Additional Info
New Stuff Mod Version:
Is Greenify installed: (y/n)
What are some of the last apps you installed before the problem started?
If you can, post a screenshot or screencast of error and a logcat.
Preventative Help
Do a nanoid backup. Set up a routine. If you're the type that likes to try out new things, then do a nanoid at least weekly. Do it monthly if you don't make changes. Personally, if I go into Recovery, I'll do a nanoid. You'll be thankful for taking the 15 minutes to do it when you're up a creek without a paddle!
Troubleshooting Tips
1. If doing a clean install and phone doesn't boot, it could be a bad download. Re-download and check MD5 checksum on PC and/or phone. It's also been reported that doing a dirty re-flash works.
2. Clear cache(s) in recovery. Sometimes that's all it takes.
3. Dirty flash MOAR. You won't lose any thing (except maybe Missing Link themeing)
4. If you're experiencing problems such as freezing, random reboots or connection issues, reboot into "Safe Mode". Similar to a PC, your phone will boot without loading any apps (other than default), no drivers or mods. If your problem is resolved, then you know the issue isn't with MOAR but something else installed on your phone.
To boot into "Safe Mode":
Turn the device off.
Press and hold the Power key.
When ‘Samsung Galaxy S5′ appears on the screen, release the Power key.
Immediately after releasing the Power key, press and hold the Volume down key.
Continue to hold the Volume down key until the device finishes restarting.
Safe mode will display in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Release the Volume down key when you see Safe Mode.
To boot normal, either restart your phone, or use the pulldown notification.
Here are links to many of the mods, themes and bootanimations that can be used with MOAR 5.0. If others can think of some moar specific links, please let me know.
@tdunham's Full Screen CallerID backgrounds. Includes optional ready to flash backgrounds by @tdunham and @Ramer.
is the ten minute wait on the screen that says
samsung
galaxy s 5
powered by
android
?
Wondering the same as well
so i odin'd the full nkd tar (the one that erases internal sd)
then the one with the recovery (linked in the second post)
then flashed moar
and i got past that previous screen fairly quickly
now im on a screen that says android with a fade to right animation
ill update this post if this is the right screen to get stuck at
edit: the fade to right is the correct screen to get stuck on
So a bit of help here. I'm currently on 4.4.2 on NE5. Do I have to Odin NKD and then I'll be safe to flash 5.0?
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Meerster said:
So a bit of help here. I'm currently on 4.4.2 on NE5. Do I have to Odin NKD and then I'll be safe to flash 5.0?
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app
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yes
what worked for me is odining the entire thing from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787760
then i used the third from the top to add twrp from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22018
then i flashed moar
gtuansdiamm said:
yes
what worked for me is odining the entire thing from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787760
then i used the third from the top to add twrp from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22018
then i flashed moar
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is it necessary to odin the full nkd tar first? the instructions from the thread say to just grab the NKD firmware and recovery of choice from =>HERE<= courtesy of @jrkruse, odin, and flash rom.
jprow507 said:
is it necessary to odin the full nkd tar first? the instructions from the thread say to just grab the NKD firmware and recovery of choice from =>HERE<= courtesy of @jrkruse, odin, and flash rom.
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You do not have to ODIN the full tar.. just the firmware with the recovery of your choice will work :good:
rompnit said:
You do not have to ODIN the full tar.. just the firmware with the recovery of your choice will work :good:
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Any suggestions on good backup apps?
Okay, I have to ask. I know it says fresh install is highly recommended. Has anyone tried it without doing a fresh install? I would be interested to see if it works.
I might try it tonight after work . I guess it wouldn't hurt anything just to try.
Thanks again for all the hard work that everyone puts into this. I like the separate Q&A. It helps when trying to find answers to anything pertaining to the ROM.
Ramer said:
Here are links to many of the mods, themes and bootanimations that can be used with MOAR 5.0. If others can think of some moar specific links, please let me know.
@tdunham's Full Screen CallerID backgrounds. Includes optional ready to flash backgrounds by @tdunham and @Ramer.
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On this since moar has the full screen option built it. I wanna use a custom img can I use the directions provided to add my img and flash it on the rom safely? If I already have full screen enabled in 5.0? Thanks
SHYZZA said:
On this since moar has the full screen option built it. I wanna use a custom img can I use the directions provided to add my img and flash it on the rom safely? If I already have full screen enabled in 5.0? Thanks
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Yes, you can add your own image (instructions in post) or you can flash any one of the pre-made ones.
Meerster said:
Any suggestions on good backup apps?
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Titanium Backup for apps and of course using TWRP or Philz to do a nanoid.
netengineer said:
Okay, I have to ask. I know it says fresh install is highly recommended. Has anyone tried it without doing a fresh install? I would be interested to see if it works.
I might try it tonight after work . I guess it wouldn't hurt anything just to try.
Thanks again for all the hard work that everyone puts into this. I like the separate Q&A. It helps when trying to find answers to anything pertaining to the ROM.
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It depends on what your current rom is. If you were still on Kit Kat, you definitely need to odin NKD firmware and do a clean install. OTOH, I was on the NKD test build of MOAR already and I dirty flashed last night without any issues.
Ramer said:
Titanium Backup for apps and of course using TWRP or Philz to do a nanoid.
It depends on what your current rom is. If you were still on Kit Kat, you definitely need to odin NKD firmware and do a clean install. OTOH, I was on the NKD test build of MOAR already and I dirty flashed last night without any issues.
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Hey Ramer! So, I want to do a complete reset on my phone, how would I go about doing it? Wipe system/cache in TWRP? and wipe SDCard?
Meerster said:
Hey Ramer! So, I want to do a complete reset on my phone, how would I go about doing it? Wipe system/cache in TWRP? and wipe SDCard?
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In TWRP, tap Wipe, then Advanced. Make sure you have moar on extSD and that you're already on NKD firmware.
Install not working
Software Ver:G900PVPU1AND2
Android Ver:4.4.2
Kernal Ver 3.4.104-KT-SGS5-KK4.4-TW-G900-10.20.2014-ktoonsez #1
Build Number: Moar V2.2 NE5
I used Odin 3.10 and flashed my phone with the nkd_firmware.tar.md5. My phone just locks up at the Samsung Galaxy S5 screen. I then tried the philz_nkd_firmware.tar.md5 and it does the same thing. Not sure how to get past this.
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SM-T235 / SM-T235Y Tab 4 7" - ROOTED - TWRP Recovery 2.8.7 for SM-T235/235Y (LTE)
UPDATED 7/30/2015 with OFFICIAL TWRP 2.8.7 for Galaxy Tab 4.7.0 SM-T235(Y) DEVICESAs with other TWRP's for newer Samsung devices, you need to uncheck auto-reboot and F.Reset time in Odin so you can manually shut down the device and boot into recovery the first time after flashing the custom recovery. If you don't boot into the custom recovery immediately after flashing it to the device, then the OS will overwrite it with the factory recovery and you'll need to start over.
DISCLAIMER :
While we all love to flash new things, You and You alone can choose or choose not to flash this custom recovery.
I am not liable for any of the following : Bricks, Soft Bricks, Meltdowns, loss of data, or damage to your device.
DISCLAIMER #2:
THIS RECOVERY WILL TRIP YOUR KNOX COUNTER - YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
THIS RECOVERY IS ONLY FOR SM-T235 and SM-T235Y Tab 4 7" LTE Devices
INSTRUCTIONS1). Download Odin3v1.85.zip, recovery.tar.md5.zip, and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip - all attached
2). Unzip Odin3v1.85.zip placing the extracted folder somewhere on your PC you can find and execute Odin3 from later.
3). Store UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip somewhere on your SM-T235's external SD storage where you can find it from TWRP later.
4). Unzip recovery.tar.md5.zip placing the extracted file recovery.tar.md5 somewhere on your PC you can find it from Odin3 later.
5). Put SM-T235 tablet in Download Mode (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
6). Flash recovery.tar.md5 using Odin3 v1.85 - use PDA/AP button in Odin - UNCHECK Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time
7). When flashing is completed you will see RESET displayed in Odin3.
8). Unplug your SM-T235/SM-T235Y from the PC and press (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button) to initiate a restart/reboot - Don't release your fingers from the buttons.
9). IMPORTANT: AS SOON AS THE DEVICE POWERS DOWN (screen goes blank) MOVE YOUR FINGER FROM THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON TO THE VOLUME UP BUTTON WHILE STILL PRESSING THE POWER BUTTON+HOME BUTTON.
10). IMPORTANT: AS SOON AS THE SAMSUNG SM-T235 LOGO APPEARS (White Letters) RELEASE YOUR FINGER FROM THE POWER BUTTON WHILE CONTINUING TO PRESS VOLUME UP+HOME BUTTON (If the animated Samsung Logo appears, then you missed Recovery mode and will need to start the entire process over from the beginning.
11). IMPORTANT: If you timed your finger pressing and releasing properly, you should now SEE the blue TEAMWIN splash screen which means you are entering TWRP recovery.
12). Once in TWRP Recovery, you will see a button that says Install. Tap on it.
13). Find UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip where you previously stored it on your external SD card and install/flash it to your SM-T235/235Y using TWRP.
14). Once installation of UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip is completed, you can proceed to reboot your SM-T235/T235Y from the TWRP main menu.
15). After the device finishes booting up, your Galaxy Tab 4 7.0" SM-T235/T235Y will be rooted.
16.) Download and run RootChecker to verify root.
CREDITS:
hennymcc - [T235][ROM][5.1.1][LMY48G] CyanogenMod 12.1 for T235(Y) [Alpha 12/07/2015]
RVR - TWRP 2.8.1 for the Galaxy S5 Mini (G800F)
Chainfire - UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46
A.S._id - Odin3 ROM Editor
A.S._Dev - android_img_repack_tools
My friends,
I still could use some radio help. ...
TTB
SM-T235 Tab 4 7" LTE ROOTED - TWRP 2.8.1 for the SM-T235/T235Y Tab 4 7" LTE
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IT IS SO NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK ON ANY THREAD OR POSTING ON THIS SITE. I LOST EVERYTHING I I WAS TRYINGTO UPDATE THIS THREAD WITH D/L LINKS, BUT THE VIDEO ADVERTISEMENTS JUST KILL IE. REPEATEDLY. WHY SO MANY VIDEO ADS, IMPOSSIBLE TO ENJOY AN XDA EXPERIENCE BECAUSE THE HUGE VIDEO ADS JUST CRAWL MY SYSTEM.
THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A T235 RECOVERY ROOT HERE TODAY BUT THE ADS KILLED MY SESSIONS. I WROTE INSTRUCTIONS AND HAD EVERYTHING READY. THE LONGER IT TAKES TO POST A TOPIC AND INSTRUCTIONS THE MORE BEFUDDLED UP IE GETS UNTIL IT CRASHES.
OH WELL I CANNOT SPEND ANY MORE TIME TODAY HERE. HAVE TO GET BACK TO WORK. SO MUCH FOR GIVING YOU THE D/L's DURING LUNCH BREAK, BUT MAYBE TONIGHT, MAYBE NOT. IM TOO FRUSTRATED AND UPSET THAT I LOST ALL THAT WRITING AND WORK HERE TODAY. WE'LL SEE HOW QUICKLY I GET OVER IT , THEN YOU'LL GET YOUR RECOVERY ROOT.
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That really blows, I feel your pain. I use chrome on my desktop with the adblock extension (I think it's even available for IE now) and I find the -- XDA 2013 theme for the website is much more aesthetically appealing and easier to navigate
It works! Changing of buttons is kinda tricky though, but its all good.. Thanks alot! :good:
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
That really blows, I feel your pain. I use chrome on my desktop with the adblock extension (I think it's even available for IE now) and I find the -- XDA 2013 theme for the website is much more aesthetically appealing and easier to navigate
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Thanks for the tip. I added the adblock plug in. My XDA experience is much improved. Thanks!
TTB
Jay018 said:
It works! Changing of buttons is kinda tricky though, but its all good.. Thanks alot! :good:
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Confirming what you posted in the old thread, that your device is a SM-T235Y ?
Glad it works.
The T235Y has different factory ROMS on sammobile than the T235. Differences include CSC groupings, and configured radio bands, but the kernel and the partitions are the same as the T235. I suspect that's why this recovery works for the T235Y too.
- Speaking of which, can anybody point me in the direction of a way to get past the hurdles Samsung has added to block the ability to reconfigure LTE radio bands
- If we need to change the CSC's or CSC group to be able to enable LTE Bands 4 and 17, well, Sammy's making that tough to do too.
- Wondering if I can flash the modem firmware from the S5 Mini on the Tab 4 7" LTE using TWRP?
- Then wondering if bands 4 and 17 would be available after flashing since the CSC's play such a role in which radio band's get configured on each device.
Any help with the radio would be greatly appreciated.
TTB
TopTongueBarry said:
Confirming what you posted in the old thread, that your device is a SM-T235Y ?
Glad it works.
The T235Y has different factory ROMS on sammobile than the T235. Differences include CSC groupings, and configured radio bands, but the kernel and the partitions are the same as the T235. I suspect that's why this recovery works for the T235Y too.
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Yes it's T235Y.. You can add T235Y in your title so other users will know.. Yes it has different ROM so I hesitated at first. Just need a couple of beer to do it, lol. Thanks a lot for this recovery. :good:
My friend....Congratulations...I have tried any method known to Google to root this tablet. Yours was the only one that worked. I have been waiting for this moment from November so thank you for making my day.
Success!!
I played fingers just like over my guitar fingerboard, haha! Then, suddenly, I was in face of TWRP face!:laugh:
First of all: install SD fix!
Infinity thanks to TopTongueBarry and his brilliant idea!:good:
aftnoon2 said:
Success!!
I played fingers just like over my guitar fingerboard, haha! Then, suddenly, I was in face of TWRP face!:laugh:
First of all: install SD fix!
Infinity thanks to TopTongueBarry and his brilliant idea!:good:
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SD gets fixed if you flash a newer factory ROM than the 5/22 NE8 version. You will need to reinstall TWRP and re root.
TWRP installation and root tested and found to be working no matter which ROM you are running, including the latest version, NJ3
TTB
P.S. After rooting, KNOX can be disabled using ES Task Manager and it doesn't respawn, remains disabled. I'm toying with this in an attempt to get service mode changes to the available LTE bands to stick.
P.S.S ... I'll be releasing either ALPHA 2 or BETA 1 with the Slide to install SuperSU fixed and the missing advanced menu items added later this week.
TopTongueBarry said:
SD gets fixed if you flash a newer factory ROM than the 5/22 NE8 version. You will need to reinstall TWRP and re root.
TWRP installation and root tested and found to be working no matter which ROM you are running, including the latest version, NJ3
TTB
P.S. After rooting, KNOX can be disabled using ES Task Manager and it doesn't respawn, remains disabled. I'm toying with this in an attempt to get service mode changes to the available LTE bands to stick.
P.S.S ... I'll be releasing either ALPHA 2 or BETA 1 with the Slide to install SuperSU fixed and the missing advanced menu items added later this week.
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Just don't care, TTB! I was ALREADY on NJ3!
Thanks for the Es explorer Knox idea, but, do you mean freezing Knox? I don't understand, sorry ...
And many thanks for keep the job over TWRP :good:
this is awesome i bought a couple 235y of my step dads friend for 100 bucks a pop thinking i got a great deal and and I was gonna put vanilla on it and blah blah came to xda to see there was no support..... decided to come on today see if there was anything and see this...
so amped..
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any custom rome we can flash or am i assuming no because deltas, I'm gonna try a couple things.
David111jr said:
this is awesome i bought a couple 235y of my step dads friend for 100 bucks a pop thinking i got a great deal and and I was gonna put vanilla on it and blah blah came to xda to see there was no support..... decided to come on today see if there was anything and see this...
so amped..
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any custom rome we can flash or am i assuming no because deltas, I'm gonna try a couple things.
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No Custom ROMS yet, but since we now have a working recovery and root, there will hopefully be some soon..
I'm beating my head against the wall trying to get LTE bands 4 and 17 added. The factory firmware is quite unforgiving. A custom ROM would sure make the effort easier. Someone PLEEZE ......
Regarding freezing Knox, yes that's what I meant, and it works, but I've managed to wipe the CSC during my efforts to add LTE bands. Don't know if that's a good or bad thing at this point.
Apparently the Samsung USB drivers do have a diagnostic mode driver for Marvel chipsets. After much effort, I have it installed on my Win 8 machine, and the driver switches dynamically when switching from PDA to MODEM in the Service Mode menus. Problem is, its not a serial driver it is a USB/QC driver and QPST version 2.7.411 still doesn't recognize it. Need to find a way to get QPST to recognize it.
Can't do the NV ram edit needed to add LTE bands without diagnostics mode.
TTB
It works. SM-T235 LTE
Thanks!
I think my t235y will never be rooted, you are awesome bro
Thanks for your efforts, TTB!
Now a question : can we make a Nandroid bckp on the External SD?
I would to make one, but, apparently, the bckp goes to Internal, where I have no place ...
Is this intrinsic of TWRP or a later version can change this?
aftnoon2 said:
Thanks for your efforts, TTB!
Now a question : can we make a Nandroid bckp on the External SD?
I would to make one, but, apparently, the bckp goes to Internal, where I have no place ...
Is this intrinsic of TWRP or a later version can change this?
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Check the T230 recovery/root threads. I believe (not 100% certain though) I saw that someone has created a fix/work-around to allow switching internal SD and external SD for this.
thienlong0193 said:
I think my t235y will never be rooted, you are awesome bro
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What do you mean you think it will never be rooted? This works on the T235 and the T235Y.
TopTongueBarry said:
What do you mean you think it will never be rooted? This works on the T235 and the T235Y.
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sorry my bad english, i mean i've been waiting for so long to root my tab :laugh: thank you a lot :x
I searched but couldn't find a proper guide to do what the title says..
Whatever is mentioned in pieces here and there aren't detailed enough for a starter..
Thanks to
@geohot for TowelRoot
@Chainfire for Mobile Odin Lite/Pro and SuperSU
@joeykrim for Root Checker
@Wrathlon for the pit file (I registered on XDA just to Thank him - he helped me overcome Boot Loop with that pit file when I installed the 1st Poland Kitkat firmware) :highfive:
Please let me know if I am missing crediting someone else.. :angel:
TowelRoot won't function on recent Kitkat firmwares because geohot has been hired by Google and therefore, the loophole was fixed (this is what I've read on XDA-not very sure about it though it makes sense)..
Mobile Odin Lite/Pro won't function on latest Kitkat firmwares & any of the Lollipop firmwares.
Now, moving on..
I own the 32 GB International variant of Samsung Galaxy Note (from UK), Model : SM-N9005 to be precise, I am not sure if this works on other models of Note 3 or not
I am gonna mention here the steps that I followed, in a manner as precise as I can enlist..
I'll also gonna try to do so in a manner that's as elaborate as I can make it.. Therefore, some steps might seem obvious and/or extra
If you still find yourself in any doubt-do let me know..
Strong Personal Advice -
Please read the steps twice before you actually start following them
Because these are all Official Firmwares that we're gonna be using, you don't need to turn on ADB (Android Debugging) in Developer Options.
Requirements
Install latest Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones (current latest can be downloaded from here).
Download and extract N9005XXUEND3_BTU
Download and extract N9005XXUGNG1_BTU
(only if you want to your device to be finally on Lollipop), download and extract N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO (you can find all of these here at Sammobile.com or Samsung-Updates.com
Download the archive from the attachment & extract it. It contains a pit file, Odin v3.09 (newer versions are available too, I provided with this version so that snapshots don't differ), SuperSU v2.46, Root Checker (so you won't need to visit Play Store when your phone would be lagging after downgrading) SuperSU v2.46.zip & TowelRoot (so you won't need to visit their respective websites when your phone would be lagging after downgrading)
I request you guys to visit these websites before & or after this process to donate to their creators.
Guys! Please do so.
You'll also need Mobile ODIN Pro which can be bought from here.
Back up your data & ensure that your phone is charged 80% or more
Downgrade to N9005XXUEND3_BTU
Use Odin v3.09 & flash your phone with the N9005XXUEND3_BTU tar.md5 file & use the pit file that I provided in the attachments
Make sure that before you hit the Start button, it matches this snapshot-
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The actual name & path of files will differ, just ensure that the same options are Ticked/Unticked
Let the device boot normally, a seeming Boot Loop might be encountered (I encountered it), don't worry, let it Boot Loop several times, finally, it'll Start
It'll lag (mine lagged badly ), will not have any Network signal/IMEI
Don't panic & be patient with your phone, you might need to pull out the battery if it goes totally unresponsive (mine did), but it'll manage to get the work done & be better with the operations after some time.
Connect it to the same PC as before (if you removed it after flashing it)
Copy the extracted tar.md5 from N9005XXUGNG1_BTU archive, SuperSU v2.46.apk & TowelRoot.apk into the phone's internal memory
Install TowelRoot.apk & Root using the app (reboot won't be required-I didn't need to)
Install SuperSU v2.46.apk & let it update SU binaries
Tick on Enable Pro in SuperSU, it'll restart itself
Tick on Survival Mode in SuperSU
Restart your phone now.
Use Root Checker, grant it SuperSU access & you should have Root access now.
Upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1_BTU
Purchase Mobile ODIN Pro & run it (grant it Root access)
In Mobile ODIN Pro, use the Open file option & choose the extracted tar.md5 from N9005XXUGNG1_BTU archive (it should be in the Internal SD-card if you've followed the steps precisely
choose Enable Ever Root
choose Inject Superuser
choose Wipe data and cache
choose Wipe Dalvik cache
Tap on the Flash Firmware option & then tap on Continue to go ahead with the flashing process
You might wanna plug in your phone's AC charger to avoid any power shortage during this critical phase.
Let the phone boot up, use Root Checker.
Phewwwww..... :victory:
Your phone should now have the Stock Firmware which is Rooted & KNOX 0x0
:laugh:
You can remove your phone from charging now.
But, if Lollipop is what you desire to have rooted on your phone, you'll have to follow these steps too..
Upgrade to Lollipop N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO
Put SuperSU zip in a folder in your SD Card (external SD recommended)
Put Lollipop ROM (N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO.TAR.MD5) in your SD Card (external SD recommended)
On Mobile Odin Pro, touch on "Open file ..." load the TAR.MD5 file and confirm
Then touch on "OTA / Update ZIP" and select the SuperSU v2.46.zip
Untick the Enable Ever Root box.
Tick the Wipe data and cache box.
Tick the Wipe Dalvik cache box.
Tap on the Flash Firmware option & then tap on Continue to go ahead with the flashing process
You might wanna plug in your phone's AC charger to avoid any power shortage during this critical phase.
Let the phone boot up, use Root Checker.
:victory:
Your phone should now have the Lollipop Stock Firmware which is Rooted & KNOX 0x0
:laugh:
You can remove your phone from charging now.
Note : The bootloader won't upgrade in this method.
DOWNGRADE POSSIBILITY TO KITKAT AFTER GOING TO LOLLIPOP?
Please read this.. :highfive:
Click on the following line for
LOLLIPOP 5.0 STOCK ROM MODS
Note : I take no responsibility for any damage that you bring to your phone, I just gathered information from XDA & some other websites (I don't remember which all) & used them myself - use them at your own risk.
Skip typing - hit
instead..
Waiting for the first tested users))) And why using PIT file? If I'm already use 4.4.2 with root and KNOX 0x0, that I not need firmware with PIT?
alex3n said:
Waiting for the first tested users))) And why using PIT file? If I'm already use 4.4.2 with root and KNOX 0x0, that I not need firmware with PIT?
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4/5 current Thanks for the OP are there because it works for them..
1/5 current Thanks is from one of the developers whose app has been mentioned here, Root Checker's developer to be precise..
I would be very very wary of using PIT as many brick the phone .
I flashed using the original posts that this thread expands upon but at the boot loop just flashed Modem NF2 and rebooted .
JJEgan said:
I would be very very wary of using PIT as many brick the phone .
I flashed using the original posts that this thread expands upon but at the boot loop just flashed Modem NF2 and rebooted .
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I did the "almost same steps" twice because sometimes (with these 2 Kitkat firmwares) the Bootloader won't update..
I used this instruction to root KitKat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150
Apparently, you don't need to downgrade. Flashing old kernel is enough to use towelroot.
I'm already on N9005XXUEND3, rooted with TowelRoot with Knox 0x0.
Can I directly upgrade to Lollipop or I have to upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1 before?
cinciopillo said:
I'm already on N9005XXUEND3, rooted with TowelRoot with Knox 0x0.
Can I directly upgrade to Lollipop or I have to upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1 before?
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Great.. :good:
You can directly jump to Lollipop.. :highfive:
Skip typing - hit
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Still on Jelly Bean
I am still on JB - MJ3 (see in my signature). Rooted with Towelroot
Can I use this method but skipping the UEND3 ?
Also does this do the modem etc or is it just kernel?
louiscar said:
I am still on JB - MJ3 (see in my signature). Rooted with Towelroot
Can I use this method but skipping the UEND3 ?
Also does this do the modem etc or is it just kernel?
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Yes, you can..
It'll upgrade everything.. Though, if you choose to move to Lollipop in the end-the bootloader will not upgrade and it'll stay to that version of Kitkat upon which you'll install it (Lollipop).. :good:
TheTAMAS said:
Yes, you can..
It'll upgrade everything.. Though, if you choose to move to Lollipop in the end-the bootloader will not upgrade and it'll stay to that version of Kitkat upon which you'll install it (Lollipop).. :good:
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Is that a bad thing or is it ok to have the KK bootloader?
So to be clear, I just go from "Upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1_BTU" with mobile Odin?
My region is UK which is a non-branded phone. I think BTU is the correct version for this (supports 4G)?
im on 4g updated to lollipop polish version using mobile odin i then installed lollipop bootloader seperate using odin knox will stay 0x0 too
louiscar said:
Is that a bad thing or is it ok to have the KK bootloader?
So to be clear, I just go from "Upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1_BTU" with mobile Odin?
My region is UK which is a non-branded phone. I think BTU is the correct version for this (supports 4G)?
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There might be some bugs..
I was personally facing bad battery performance but others reported that they didn't feel that way..
EDIT:Yes, BTU is correct.. I've the same device..
stesteste said:
im on 4g updated to lollipop polish version using mobile odin i then installed lollipop bootloader seperate using odin knox will stay 0x0 too
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That's great..
Could you please share with us the link to the bootloader, I'll update the OP with it and give credit to you.. :highfive:
TheTAMAS said:
There might be some bugs..
I was personally facing bad battery performance but others reported that they didn't feel that way..
EDIT:Yes, BTU is correct.. I've the same device..
That's great..
Could you please share with us the link to the bootloader, I'll update the OP with it and give credit to you.. :highfive:
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Thanks, I'll probably go in stages. KK first.
@stesteste I also second that request for details of bootloader information and can you tell us the exact steps you took and from what firmware you updated?
yeah ill just find it guys i might have it on phone otherwise its on my pc ...be back soon
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havent got the bootloar tar at hand but its in this post somewhere if you want to go through them ..sry not at home for now so no pc
followed these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3029557
Does this method of obtaining a Knox 0x0 root on Lollipop extend to other Lollipop ROM's, or only the one listed in the OP?
For example would it work with a newer ROM, or with the UKO2 latest release?
I literally only want root to be able to use Titanium Backup, having just had the pain of losing everything following an unintentional factory reset (don't ask!)
SilverHelmut said:
Does this method of obtaining a Knox 0x0 root on Lollipop extend to other Lollipop ROM's, or only the one listed in the OP?
For example would it work with a newer ROM, or with the UKO2 latest release?
I literally only want root to be able to use Titanium Backup, having just had the pain of losing everything following an unintentional factory reset (don't ask!)
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It'll work on others too.. :highfive:
TheTAMAS said:
It'll work on others too.. :highfive:
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That's awesome!
Now... please excuse my ignorance, I'm such a 'casual' user, it's almost pathetic how unadventurous I am and how intimidated by 'warranty status' I am...
But...
Could you possibly explain to me whether there is any inherent disadvantage in me using this method over, say, simply having a stock unrooted Lollipop?
Does it create any inherent instability or issues that I should be aware of?
And do you by any chance know of a better stock unbranded Lollipop ROM which will work better or with greater stability than the current UK O2 offering?
SilverHelmut said:
That's awesome!
Now... please excuse my ignorance, I'm such a 'casual' user, it's almost pathetic how unadventurous I am and how intimidated by 'warranty status' I am...
But...
Could you possibly explain to me whether there is any inherent disadvantage in me using this method over, say, simply having a stock unrooted Lollipop?
Does it create any inherent instability or issues that I should be aware of?
And do you by any chance know of a better stock unbranded Lollipop ROM which will work better or with greater stability than the current UK O2 offering?
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None that I'm aware of..
EDIT:I mentioned in my previous replies that, the bootloader will not be upgraded to the one that comes with Lollipop if you upgrade to Lollipop with this method..
The difference is that in unbranded roms, bloatware is less than those found in a carrier rom..
On the contrary, a carrier can choose not to include some feature or pre loaded app from the manufacturer.. For eg-in the US, a carrier removed Microsoft Apps from it's version of S6 rom (you can say that the carrier removed some bloatware this time).. :laugh:
Oh, I forgot to add... does it work with other 'KK' firmwares as the 'starting place'? Are there newer KK's that this method will also accommodate as the baseline to root and then install Lollipop and keep root and 0x0?
Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the TAB E, both Qualcom and Spreadtrum models
Update: TWRP now version 3.0.2-1
https://twrp.me/site/update/2016/02/05/twrp-3.0.0-0-released.html
https://twrp.me/site/update/2016/04/05/twrp-3.0.2-0-released.html
You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SAMMOBILE in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.
Instructions:
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
Qualcomm models SM-T377P/SM-T377R4 / SM-T560NU:
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t377p/sm-377r4
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t560nu
Spreadtrum models SM-T560 / SM-T561(Y/M):
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t561
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t560
To Root:
Flash the latest Supersu version below with TWRP:
DO NOT LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE IF IT ASKS. USE ONLY THE FILE BELOW:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
STOCK TWRP IMAGE FOR SM-T377P
This is a link to the stock system, boot, modem image for the T377P in case anyone needs it. Needs to be restored with twrp.
Thanks to @shawn1976 for providing this.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/skuwsbzm2zigd83/sm-T377PVPU1AOJ5-boot-system-modem-only.zip?dl=0
Credits: Teamwin and my testers - Phrozen99 and nates730 wizzhard and Siarl
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.
FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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NOTE ON ROOTING WITH TWRP:
If you have kingroot installed remove this before rooting with SuperSU above or you will have issues.
Kingroot attempts to block Supersu so must be removed first by using the uninstaller in the Kingroot superuser app.
Absolutely NO feedback
Out of literally hundreds of people that have downloaded and benefitted from the files I've posted NOT ONE person has left ANY feedback whatsoever and only 5 have hit the thanks button and 2 very generous people have offered donations to whom I am very thankful.
As developers we need encouragement and ALL we ask is a quick click on the thanks button and a little feedback.
It's not too much to ask is it for hours of work on a device we don't even own?
XDA is a 2 way community, it's GIVE and TAKE not just TAKE.
Due to this I have decided I am not going to update the builds to the new TWRP v3.0.0-0.
Thank you.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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ashyx said:
Out of literally hundreds of people that have downloaded and benefitted from the files I've posted NOT ONE person has left ANY feedback whatsoever and only 5 have hit the thanks button and 2 very generous people have offered donations to whom I am very thankful.
As developers we need encouragement and ALL we ask is a quick click on the thanks button and a little feedback.
It's not too much to ask is it for hours of work on a device we don't even own?
XDA is a 2 way community, it's GIVE and TAKE not just TAKE.
Due to this I have decided I am not going to update the builds to the new TWRP v3.0.0-0.
Thank you.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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Come on people. It is not asking to much to thank someone for giving us what we need to make our tablets much better. Over in the T-Mobile S6 thread we have the same issues. These devs do this for us in their spare time for free, so showing a little appreciation is not asking a lot.
Hi, sorry for the late reaction. I succesfully installed your custom recovery but than i had trouble with SD card, it wouldn't get locked in the slot so i couldn't try the backup and restore funtions.
Now SD problem is fixed but when i boot into recovery i get stock, TWRP is gone so first chance i get i'll try to flash it again (don't have a PC available right now).
It would be a shame if you would stop working on our device, you gave us a very important tool for witch i would like to thank you.
You don't need a pc. Extract the recovery.img from the .tar file and then flash with flashify.
ashyx said:
You don't need a pc. Extract the recovery.img from the .tar file and then flash with flashify.
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I've not rooted yet and i'd like to have a backup before i do, so i guess i'll just wait a bit and flash with Odin.
I want to thank @ashyx for getting Root &TWRP for the Tab E. I bought my SM-T560NU one week ago today. The first thing I did when I got home was to search for Root & Recovery and I found this thread. Everything flashed fine for me. Without devs like @ashyx on XDA we would be stuck with ordinary Tablets & Phones. So make sure to hit the thanks button and post feedback to let them know if things are working or not. It's not that hard to do.
bigtom624 said:
I want to thank @ashyx for getting Root &TWRP for the Tab E. I bought my SM-T560NU one week ago today. The first thing I did when I got home was to search for Root & Recovery and I found this thread. Everything flashed fine for me. Without devs like @ashyx on XDA we would be stuck with ordinary Tablets & Phones. So make sure to hit the thanks button and post feedback to let them know if things are working or not. It's not that hard to do.
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+1, I haven't tried it yet on my wife's SM-T560NU 'coz my wife always have the tablet with her. She wouldn't even let me get close to it since I screwed up her phone. I will report ASAP when I get a chance to steal the tablet and root it (hopefully successful).
Thanks to @ashyx in advance and to guys reporting back on their experience. Please keep the thread alive.
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Botsok said:
+1, I haven't tried it yet on my wife's SM-T560NU 'coz my wife always have the tablet with her. She wouldn't even let me get close to it since I screwed up her phone. I will report ASAP when I get a chance to steal the tablet and root it (hopefully successful).
Thanks to @ashyx in advance and to guys reporting back on their experience. Please keep the thread alive.
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If you follow the steps in the OP you should not have any problems. Good luck.
It s work! Thanks man !
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Smt560nu rom
Was anyone able to find the stock ROM for SM-T560NU on SAMMOBILE?
** EDIT ** I've tried two different computers, reinstalling samsung drivers and different ports. Can't seem to get past the setup connection step in ODIN. Does anyone have any suggestions?
** EDIT 2** Got it working! Thanks ashyx!
Mount Problem
When i tried to install a rom, it says 'Could not mount...blabla'. So I did go to the mount-tab and checked it for the second time and it still fails. Help me please
Hello! I have just finished reading through this thread and wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and dedication ashyx and the testers! I am about to purchase this tablet and wanted to know if model number SM-T560NZKUXAR is compatible with the files you created?
**edit** I just purchased the tablet and it is a SM-T560NU when I get home from work I will test this out and leave feed back
ROM-mer said:
When i tried to install a rom, it says 'Could not mount...blabla'. So I did go to the mount-tab and checked it for the second time and it still fails. Help me please
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Are you attempting to flash the stock rom with twrp? As far as Im aware there is no custom rom for this device?
I apologize for the stupid question here, but if I am just wanting to do root do i have to flash twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu.tar first? Or can I just flash the root file
blaineg85 said:
I apologize for the stupid question here, but if I am just wanting to do root do i have to flash twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu.tar first? Or can I just flash the root file
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If you're talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3300291
Then you don't need to install twrp.
However installing custom recovery and making a backup is one of the best mods you can do to your device.
blaineg85 said:
I apologize for the stupid question here, but if I am just wanting to do root do i have to flash twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu.tar first? Or can I just flash the root file
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When I got my Sm-t560nu last week the first thing I did was flash the TWRP 2.8.7.0 tar in ODIN, then I flashed the chainfire su file in ODIN to root it and everything went fine for me. After that I made a backup just like @ashyx suggested.
Ok thank you so much for all your help!! I did the root part successfully which is what I wanted. I don't understand the purpose of doing the twrp
I mean its with SuperSU and of course doesn't survive a reboot and still can't figure out anyway to write to /system..
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How did you manage this? Was it with just installing SuperSU?
https://github.com/gfunkmonk/N920V_7_TMPROOT
Hey man @gfunkmonk, thank you so much for continuing development on this phone because I lost all hope recently. I saw your link to github.com and downloaded the files. Flashed the first folder using Odin but couldn't figure out what to do with the second folder. I would love if you could assist me in getting it done. I know it's tempting root but at least I could remove bloatware and run certain software. Looking forward to a reply and hopefully full root could actually be a possibility. I'll also volunteer to test anything you come up with if you continue development.
Oh yeah, the second folder is a linux script.. i'll add something for windows. Unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that anyways. If you try to remount /system read/write the phone will lock up and reboot. I believe this is due to dm-verity which would require patching the kernel. Not possible since the bootloader is locked.
gfunkmonk said:
Oh yeah, the second folder is a linux script.. i'll add something for windows. Unfortunately you aren't going to be able to do that anyways. If you try to remount /system read/write the phone will lock up and reboot. I believe this is due to dm-verity which would require patching the kernel. Not possible since the bootloader is locked.
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I saw different options on different threads, Would something like this be possible on marshmallow 6.0.1? Or maybe flashing a different firmware such as one for the N920T beacause they use the same processor after flashing a combination file? Full root is possible on 5.1.1 for the N920V but because we cant downgrade if you didn't have an old device without updates it's impossible. So I think the best bet is working with marshmallow for now. I've seen people say they get temp root without crashing using mobilego so maybe applying what you have here would have better luck on MM. Maybe dm-verity could be bypassed and maybe we can use safestrap to flash files that could help.
You most certainly can downgrade to 5.1.1. I did it a couple days ago myself. But yes you do have to flash a combination firmware and use safestrap, Now, I'm not much of a dev but I did make some pretty cool roms for my Moto Droid and later my Droid 3... Now, I remeber we had a safestrap on it, I almost swear it had some nifty was to boot other kernels... but that was just 2012 and I can't remeber.
As far as MM if you had a engboot kernel that gives root in adb, it would work exactly the same. Sorry I don't know much about the N920V, I have a N920T.. I got the Verizon one as a cheap whim on ebay. Plus it was gold lol.
I've got a way to get perm root but its so complicated and still can't touch /system or it reboots so not even worth it,
Either way, I found MM firmware that should flash, I might mess with it later.
Oh, and I certainly wouldn't flash another models anything. Like with Note8s they literally are all the same... I *think* I read something about the N920P being close enough it could boot our kernel or the other way around... something like that. But I think any of that stuff would just end badly.
gfunkmonk said:
You most certainly can downgrade to 5.1.1. I did it a couple days ago myself. But yes you do have to flash a combination firmware and use safestrap, Now, I'm not much of a dev but I did make some pretty cool roms for my Moto Droid and later my Droid 3... Now, I remeber we had a safestrap on it, I almost swear it had some nifty was to boot other kernels... but that was just 2012 and I can't remeber.
As far as MM if you had a engboot kernel that gives root in adb, it would work exactly the same. Sorry I don't know much about the N920V, I have a N920T.. I got the Verizon one as a cheap whim on ebay. Plus it was gold lol.
I've got a way to get perm root but its so complicated and still can't touch /system or it reboots so not even worth it,
Either way, I found MM firmware that should flash, I might mess with it later.
Oh, and I certainly wouldn't flash another models anything. Like with Note8s they literally are all the same... I *think* I read something about the N920P being close enough it could boot our kernel or the other way around... something like that. But I think any of that stuff would just end badly.
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Hey man could you maybe give me a link to the combination file and safestrap as well as instructions on how to downgrade? There's permanent root on 5.1.1 and I'd rather have a rooted phone on lollipop than a stock one on nougat.
Hopefully you can mess around the MM firmware and figure something out. I think we're about the only two persons still interested in root on the version note 5 so we gotta stick together lol.
I'm definitely no dev or anything but I can contribute with info as I've searched every thread on XDA and other sides and I will help you test etc. Thanks again for everything you're doing man, you've stopped me from giving up on this device XD .
Yeah, so this is the combonation file I used: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEU3Msz3MQTCv5DnMe6zc8PlZERa2y6x/edit
So flash it in Odin and let it boot up all the way and whatnot.
use wondershare/mobilego to root from your computer or kingoroot or Kingroot 5.3.7, but you'll want to switch their junk for SuperSU. There's a script for that. Search "replace kingroot with supersu" the file is usually called mrw.zip
Go to the play store and install 'flashfire' If you have trouble with it crashing when you start it manually change the date on the phone to 2012, it'll work then, just believe me.
get safestrap 4.08 here https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note5/recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v4-t3915714
in flashfire click install zip, select the safestrap and when it asks hit mount system rw. Then hit flash, screen will go dark stuff will scroll by it'll reboot. when it does you'll have an option to enter recovery.
NOBLEROM is pre-rooted 5.1.1 it's here https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note5/rom-noble-rom-aoj3-v1-0-t3940543
flash that into recovery and then reflash safestrap before you leave, cause it'll be overwritten by that rom
and uhhh that's it. when you reboot you should be greeted with rooted 5.1.1
gfunkmonk said:
Yeah, so this is the combonation file I used: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEU3Msz3MQTCv5DnMe6zc8PlZERa2y6x/edit
So flash it in Odin and let it boot up all the way and whatnot.
use wondershare/mobilego to root from your computer or kingoroot or Kingroot 5.3.7, but you'll want to switch their junk for SuperSU. There's a script for that. Search "replace kingroot with supersu" the file is usually called mrw.zip
Go to the play store and install 'flashfire' If you have trouble with it crashing when you start it manually change the date on the phone to 2012, it'll work then, just believe me.
get safestrap 4.08 here https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note5/recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v4-t3915714
in flashfire click install zip, select the safestrap and when it asks hit mount system rw. Then hit flash, screen will go dark stuff will scroll by it'll reboot. when it does you'll have an option to enter recovery.
NOBLEROM is pre-rooted 5.1.1 it's here https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note5/rom-noble-rom-aoj3-v1-0-t3940543
flash that into recovery and then reflash safestrap before you leave, cause it'll be overwritten by that rom
and uhhh that's it. when you reboot you should be greeted with rooted 5.1.1
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Hey man I got it to work and i just want to say thank you so much! My error before was that flashify wasn't flashing the zip properly. Flashfire did the trick and the ROM works now and everything. However I'm noticing a few bugs such as the WiFi password is forgotten after a reboot and the fingerprint sensor option no longer works. I know you weren't on development of Noble ROM but any idea on how to fix this?
Also I saw this customn rom - : Samsung OneUI Running Full Android 9.0 For the Exynos7420 Family! . Here's the link if you have time to have a look [ https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-floyd-n7fe-port-v1-0-t3882804 ] Do you think I would be able to flash it now that I have safestrap installed?
Also if there are any updates regarding getting permanent root on Marshmallow or ultimately Nougat think we could be kept in the loop on this thread? I'll probably just check in every few days. Once again thanks for everything you've helped me with.
Jherane said:
Hey man I got it to work and i just want to say thank you so much! My error before was that flashify wasn't flashing the zip properly. Flashfire did the trick and the ROM works now and everything. However I'm noticing a few bugs such as the WiFi password is forgotten after a reboot and the fingerprint sensor option no longer works. I know you weren't on development of Noble ROM but any idea on how to fix this?
Also I saw this customn rom - : Samsung OneUI Running Full Android 9.0 For the Exynos7420 Family! . Here's the link if you have time to have a look [ https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/rom-floyd-n7fe-port-v1-0-t3882804 ] Do you think I would be able to flash it now that I have safestrap installed?
Also if there are any updates regarding getting permanent root on Marshmallow or ultimately Nougat think we could be kept in the loop on this thread? I'll probably just check in every few days. Once again thanks for everything you've helped me with.
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Again the only kernels we can use are flashed through odin and have to pass secure boot check, So stock or engboot. Now I used to run that rom on my t-mobile version, till it bugged me so much that the camera is broken in the S8/N8 ports past Nougat. As for the wifi pass and biometrics, never checked it. Now, same thing happens when you root a Note8 (which is a similar process) and I believed it's fixed by flashing a Nougat bootloader. Unfortunatley, we don't have one, so basically both will be forever broken.
As for MM, you gotta remember I'm one guy and I'm simply doing this for fun. I don't always know what I'm doing exactly 100%, some of its straight trial and error. I'll probably try flashing stock MM and playing around a bit tomorrow maybe, but I wouldn't have high hopes for anything there either tbh.
I got a little excited because I found an engboot kernel for MM, but unfortunately, it's exactly like nougat. root is temp and trying to modify or remount /system leaves phone unresponsive and eventually reboots. However, I haven't noticed any random reboots like nougat.
gfunkmonk said:
I got a little excited because I found an engboot kernel for MM, but unfortunately, it's exactly like nougat. root is temp and trying to modify or remount /system leaves phone unresponsive and eventually reboots. However, I haven't noticed any random reboots like nougat.
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Haha the journey continues, I figured it would be a huge task since most people said it was impossible XD. It's a little more stable than Nougat I guess because it's closer to 5.1.1 I think the issue is always gonna lie with getting system to mount r/w without freezing. Whatever code they inserted as soon as the system is altered the kernel panics unfortunately.
Btw Completely get you regarding the development. I didn't mean any disrespect, just meant in the event you had a breakthrough, wasn't so much out of expectation ?
I see you mentioned a S8/N8 port, I'm not the most advanced in the custom rom section so are you saying that the the noble rom you mentioned to me earlier today is an s8 or n8 port or is that another rom? If I can ask you to clarify?
Lastly about the Wi-Fi and Fingerprint, it sucks but I can live with that with everything that root offers. I'm gonna do a complete wipe and repeat the process to see if it goes away or search the noble rom thread to see if anyone had the same error.
Jherane said:
Haha the journey continues, I figured it would be a huge task since most people said it was impossible XD. It's a little more stable than Nougat I guess because it's closer to 5.1.1 I think the issue is always gonna lie with getting system to mount r/w without freezing. Whatever code they inserted as soon as the system is altered the kernel panics unfortunately.
Btw Completely get you regarding the development. I didn't mean any disrespect, just meant in the event you had a breakthrough, wasn't so much out of expectation
I see you mentioned a S8/N8 port, I'm not the most advanced in the custom rom section so are you saying that the the noble rom you mentioned to me earlier today is an s8 or n8 port or is that another rom? If I can ask you to clarify?
Lastly about the Wi-Fi and Fingerprint, it sucks but I can live with that with everything that root offers. I'm gonna do a complete wipe and repeat the process to see if it goes away or search the noble rom thread to see if anyone had the same error.
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No, the Floyd rom you linked me is an N8 port. The Note8 came up because they way you root it is similar. Flash combination, flashfire, all that.
Now interestingly, 6.0.1 let me make a backup of /system without rebooting, 7.0 would not. So I got one idea here that could work, but it's going to take me a minute to test it.
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No, the Floyd rom you linked me is an N8 port. The Note8 came up because they way you root it is similar. Flash combination, flashfire, all that.
Now interestingly, 6.0.1 let me make a backup of /system without rebooting, 7.0 would not. So I got one idea here that could work, but it's going to take me a minute to test it.
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Well that actually sounds like progress. There was another thread on here about rooting the N920V, Idk if you've seen it for maybe situations where you get stuck. All the best.
Can you send me/post a link? I have learned a couple things today, its progress but I don't know how much.
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Can you send me/post a link? I have learned a couple things today, its progress but I don't know how much.
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Long story short: can we flash normal system.img over ENG bootloaders? I got "SYSTEM REV. CHECK FAIL DEVICE:1, BINARY:0" after reboot, so instead we can flash it as flashable zip. yes this work but we end up with bootloop. so what to do to pass this situation.
digging in ENG boot.img ramdisk I can see "export LD_PRELOAD libsigchain.so:liblptcp.so" and system/lib/liblptcp.so nor system/lib64/liblptcp.so is not there in stock 5.1.1, So take them from ENG firmware you will get fully working system over combo bootloader.
Attached Files
File Type: zip LD_PRELOAD-NOBLELTEVZW-SS-FF-flashable.zip
@gfunkmonk I'm trying to post the links here but it won't allow me. I'm gonna private message them to you. Also what do you get from this? I'm seeing on another thread where a DEV said this could fix the Wi-Fi and fingerprint issue because it would be a stock system image but the binary would be bootloader would be unlocked. Any help please. I know this maybe not your area of expertise but I asked on the thread and it seems to be dead. Thanks in advance.
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Can you send me/post a link? I have learned a couple things today, its progress but I don't know how much.
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Long story short: can we flash normal system.img over ENG bootloaders? I got "SYSTEM REV. CHECK FAIL DEVICE:1, BINARY:0" after reboot, so instead we can flash it as flashable zip. yes this work but we end up with bootloop. so what to do to pass this situation.
digging in ENG boot.img ramdisk I can see "export LD_PRELOAD libsigchain.so:liblptcp.so" and system/lib/liblptcp.so nor system/lib64/liblptcp.so is not there in stock 5.1.1, So take them from ENG firmware you will get fully working system over combo bootloader.
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File Type: zip LD_PRELOAD-NOBLELTEVZW-SS-FF-flashable.zip
@gfunkmonk I'm trying to post the links here but it won't allow me. I'm gonna private message them to you. Also what do you get from this? I'm seeing on another thread where a DEV said this could fix the Wi-Fi and fingerprint issue because it would be a stock system image but the bootloader would be changed. Any help please. I know this maybe not your area of expertise but I asked on the thread and it seems to be dead. Thanks in advance.
Jherane said:
Long story short: can we flash normal system.img over ENG bootloaders? I got "SYSTEM REV. CHECK FAIL DEVICE:1, BINARY:0" after reboot, so instead we can flash it as flashable zip. yes this work but we end up with bootloop. so what to do to pass this situation.
digging in ENG boot.img ramdisk I can see "export LD_PRELOAD libsigchain.so:liblptcp.so" and system/lib/liblptcp.so nor system/lib64/liblptcp.so is not there in stock 5.1.1, So take them from ENG firmware you will get fully working system over combo bootloader.
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File Type: zip LD_PRELOAD-NOBLELTEVZW-SS-FF-flashable.zip
@gfunkmonk I'm trying to post the links here but it won't allow me. I'm gonna private message them to you. Also what do you get from this? I'm seeing on another thread where a DEV said this could fix the Wi-Fi and fingerprint issue because it would be a stock system image but the binary would be bootloader would be unlocked. Any help please. I know this maybe not your area of expertise but I asked on the thread and it seems to be dead. Thanks in advance.
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Long story short: can we flash normal system.img over ENG bootloaders? I got "SYSTEM REV. CHECK FAIL DEVICE:1, BINARY:0" after reboot, so instead we can flash it as flashable zip. yes this work but we end up with bootloop. so what to do to pass this situation.
digging in ENG boot.img ramdisk I can see "export LD_PRELOAD libsigchain.so:liblptcp.so" and system/lib/liblptcp.so nor system/lib64/liblptcp.so is not there in stock 5.1.1, So take them from ENG firmware you will get fully working system over combo bootloader.
Attached Files
File Type: zip LD_PRELOAD-NOBLELTEVZW-SS-FF-flashable.zip
@gfunkmonk I'm trying to post the links here but it won't allow me. I'm gonna private message them to you. Also what do you get from this? I'm seeing on another thread where a DEV said this could fix the Wi-Fi and fingerprint issue because it would be a stock system image but the bootloader would be changed. Any help please. I know this maybe not your area of expertise but I asked on the thread and it seems to be dead. Thanks in advance.
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Ahhh, I get it but no. That's what we did. used the ENG bootloader and kernel (combination files) then re-wrote the system image. Which speaking of, I've got to test out the new nougat image I made earlier.
Okay so what I'm asking is, the issue with the Wi-Fi and biometrics seems to be with the Kernel that's included in noble rom. I read somewhere where you can flash a system image from an earlier 5.1.1 firmware. Say AOJ3 and it should still work since it's close enough to stock and that should fix the Wi-Fi issue. My problem is I have the system image extracted but I don't know how to create a flashible Zip from the system.img so I can use flashify or safetrap to flash it. I saw the kitchen stuff but it's a little complicated for me.
The Dev for noble rom also created a script that would remove the parts of the system that wouldn't allow the normal system image to boot over the ENG bootloader so I'm wondering if this would work. I'm really just desperately searching for a fix to the wifi password being forgotten after reboot so if you have any ideas or workaround it would be greatly appreciated. I can live without the fingerprint scanner.
I saw something about maybe using Tasker to move the file containing the saved password to somewhere safe at shutdown and restoring it on reboot but I'm not sure of proof of concept so I thought I'd ask here first if it sounds feasible.
either flashfire or the safestrap twrp lets you flash an 'img' file... But remeber if it doesn't work you have to redo the entire process and flash & root the combo again
This is a root method for the s7 and s7 edge on bootloader 11 (B) phones using the combination firmware. I really dont think it will do much but I will post it and maybe someone will do something with itDownloads
COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G935PUCUBATA1_REV-11-B_01-13-23.tar.7zOdin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.7z
S7 Files Found Here
Instructions
This will repartition phone to be like Verizon S7 flat models and Verizon S7 edge models to make things more uniform. This will not affect the phone. If you have done this method before 10-31-22 and currently are on safestrap you need to redo the process from step 1 to partition the phone correctly.
1. Download and unzip COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G935PUCUBATA1_REV-11-B_*-*-*.tar.7z.
Inside is a HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit. Load this pit file in the Pit Tab in Odin and the COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G935PUCUBATA1_REV-11-B_*-*-*.tar.mds in the BL slot in Odin. Under the options tab in Odin select nana erase and make sure repartition is check and then flash
2. Phone will reboot twice when done and on second reboot you wipe data and then reboot. Once phone is booted you will have a limited combo rom you just need to copy rom from post 2 too phone and reboot too safestrap. You can do this by using the reboot app and click reboot recovery or by manually rebooting too recovery from powered off phone hold power up + volume up + home button till phone boots and you see recovery rebooting. The other apps are not needed unless for some reason safestrap doesnt work then Flashfire is included to do the flashing
3. Proceed to Post 2
Credits
klabit87 - Basically Everything
GSMCHEN - The root method
elliwigy -The root method
afaneh92 -Safestrap and too much too mention
You Can Try Flashing These Stock Rooted Marshmallow Roms In Safestrap
If you rooted before 10-31-22 you will need too redo the above process or rooting to get phone partitioned correctly for new safestrap and new roms below
DownloadsFlashable System Images
This need to by unzipped and images copied to phone
Everything in .7z is stuff that needs unzipped
system_g935_vzw_103122.7z -- Stock Rom
system_g935_tmb_103122.7z -- Stock Rom
Flashable Zips
ECHOE_G935_Universal_AROMA_Rev11_B.zip --Samsung based Custom Rom Aroma Install
Directions
1. You must be on one of the above flashable system images first
2. Flash in safestrap or flashfire
3. Flash SuperSU_System.zip
4. Wipe Data
5. Will Take 10-15 minutes too boot first time
6. AOD may cause screen issues if so turn off AOD
Features
Multi Carrier
Echoe Rom for snapdragon USA
G935/G930 s7e/s7...
Aroma Edition...
Aroma installer options..
Choice of edge or flat..
Choice of carrier (Att,tmo,spr,vzw)
Choice of boot animation..
Mod Options...
Ux N7 apps..
N7 camera..
3 pages of app debloat options..
And more...
SuperSU 2.78
Deodexed
De-knoxed
De-bloated (mildly)
Rooted
Viper4/atmos
AdAway
Doze
Cpuspy
Fastergps
Root tool
Flasfire
Echoe control app
3Minit Battery
3Minit Clock
Custom Echoe boot animation
G930V_AOSP.zip -- A Touch Of AOSP Flavor-- No Samsung Apps All Google Apps
G930T_AOSP.zip -- A Touch Of AOSP Flavor-- No Samsung Apps All Google AppsFlash in safestrap after setup set default dialer to google and let all the apps update before using phone. These should work on S7 edge
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Odin Flashable Stuff
CP_G935_ROTATION_CAMERA_FIX.tar.md5 -- Flash In Odin Now Included In Above.
Root Zips
This root zip is for system root only
SuperSU_System.zipSuperSU.apk -- If you need SuperSU.apk for some reason only use this one
Wipe data in safestrap
unzip install system image in safestrap.
flash root zip
Reboot and let phone boot too system
Directions
1. choose above rom and uzip to get the system image and copy the system image to phone and the SuperSU_System.zip to phone and reboot too safestrap.
2. In safestrap choose install and at bottom of screen choose image and locate the system.img and flash too system.
3. Then flash SuperSU_System.zip and then from home screen choose wipe then advanced wipe and choose too wipe data when don reboot
Use Safestrap As TWRP Recovery
This is included in above roms this is just incase you mess it up and need to reflash it
Safestrap-4.13-T01-S7_FLAT_EDGE_REV_11-B.zip -- Flash zip in safestrap
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If someone wants to try and improve this stuff be my guest, Use or take what you need from here or start fresh you dont have to ask permission. Just credit the people I give permission too in post 1
I don't mean to complain, and I am so grateful for what you do, but, I have T-Mobile . . . ?
johnwaldon1 said:
I don't mean to complain, and I am so grateful for what you do, but, I have T-Mobile . . . ?
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Combi firmware should flash over any carrier version as long as the binary bit matches, in this case "B"/11.
So after flashing the combi and SuperSU_System.zip in safestrap, will the phone have to stay in combi firmware? Is it possible to flash it back to stock without losing root?
By the way, just checked and there's still no engineering boot available for "B"/11 bit version.
billa said:
So after flashing the combi and SuperSU_System.zip in safestrap, will the phone have to stay in combi firmware? Is it possible to flash it back to stock without losing root?
By the way, just checked and there's still no engineering boot available for "B"/11 bit version.
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on the regular verizon s7 page there is a rom in post 2 that may may not work on s7 edge its combo based but I added google apps. There isnt much can be done I just this method incase root was needed for something like csc change or other things rooted rom may be needed to repair phone
jrkruse said:
on the regular verizon s7 page there is a rom in post 2 that may may not work on s7 edge its combo based but I added google apps. There isnt much can be done I just this method incase root was needed for something like csc change or other things rooted rom may be needed to repair phone
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I guess it might be useful for mods and servicing.
I just checked all my sources for a true eng boot for "B/11", but still nothing out there.
At least one can flash a combi unlike on all newer models which lock that down too.
I'm still rockin' my old S7 after all these years, it's rooted on "A/10" and works just fine for what I need it for (basic stuff). lol
billa said:
I guess it might be useful for mods and servicing.
I just checked all my sources for a true eng boot for "B/11", but still nothing out there.
At least one can flash a combi unlike on all newer models which lock that down too.
I'm still rockin' my old S7 after all these years, it's rooted on "A/10" and works just fine for what I need it for (basic stuff). lol
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yes this method doesnt gain you much but figured I would post it. I held off a long time because I figured an eng boot for rev 11 would show up but since none of this stuff is needed anymore to carrier unlock phones these eng firmware's and files dont get leaked like they did in the past
jrkruse said:
This is a root method for the s7 and s7 edge on bootloader 11 (B) phones using the combination firmware. I really dont think it will do much but I will post it and maybe someone will do something with itDownloads
COMBINATION_ATT_FA60_G935VUCUBATA1.rarCOMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G930VUCUBATA1.rarSAFESTRAP_S7_SERIES.7zSuperSU_System.zipOdin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
S7 Files Found Here
Instructions
1. Download combination file for your phone and the SAFESTRAP_S7_SERIES.7z
unzip files use modded odin to flash combo firmware tar file to phone.
2. Once phone is boot and connected to computer run the safetrap bat file from the Safestrap 7 Series folder
3. Phone will reboot twice when done and you will have safestrap installed
4. Flash SuperSU_System.zip in safestrap
Credits
klabit87 - Basically Everything
GSMCHEN - The root method
elliwigy -The root method
afaneh92 -Safestrap and too much too mention
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Hi, sorry to bother but do you have another mirror? https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688249357 says no mirrors found and I'd really like to try this out!
Nootboot64 said:
Hi, sorry to bother but do you have another mirror? https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688249357 says no mirrors found and I'd really like to try this out!
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This this link.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261747199
OR
https://ava2.androidfilehost.com/dl...eX.Net_COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G930VUCUBATA1.rar
S7 edge combination
FirmwareX.Net_COMBINATION_ATT_FA60_G935VUCUBATA1.rar | by FirmwareX.Net for Generic Device/Other
https://firmwarex.net/samssung-s7-edge-sm-g935v-combination-file/
androidfilehost.com
S7 combination
FirmwareX.Net_COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G930VUCUBATA1.rar | by FirmwareX.Net for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
Links fixed in the OP
jrkruse said:
Links fixed in the OP
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Thanks for the method, you can upload the system_custom to my private server and update the link to share it, I hope and not be breaking the community rules
This doesn't unlock the bootloader, does it? I have my old VZW S7 A bootloader, flashed the U firmware and rooted. But it has gotten incredibly unstable over time. Can I update to the B firmware and use this root method? What would be the benefit of doing so
TommyQuid said:
This doesn't unlock the bootloader, does it? I have my old VZW S7 A bootloader, flashed the U firmware and rooted. But it has gotten incredibly unstable over time. Can I update to the B firmware and use this root method? What would be the benefit of doing so
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I wouldnt you can still root A bootloader on oreo but B you cannot only the combo firmware
jrkruse said:
I wouldnt you can still root A bootloader on oreo but B you cannot only the combo firmware
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I am on a SM-G930T with bootloader B, tmobile rom G930TUVSBCTA2. I installed the combo firmware just to see if it worked. It did but obviously without normal phone functionality.
When a reverted back to the stock firmware though, I lost the fingerprint security capabilities. When I try to scan a fingerprint, I get a popup that the Home Key needs to be clean and dry. (But it worked perfectly just before testing the combi firmware.) Weird.
Have a coworkers S7 G930V and need to backup some system apps, adb backup doesn't seem to work (file is 47 bytes lmao) if I flash the combination firmware, do I have to wipe data or will data stay? My assumption is data must be wiped so thats no good
I am also curious about whether this results in getting the phone wiped - I'm trying to backup the applications from my old phone (the S7 930U with B/11 bootloader) with Titanium to put on a new phone since I can't receive 2FA texts. I've got my SIM Card with me, but my service is not functioning here in Europe and after spending hours with the phone company the only way for them to fix it is for me to travel back to the US for a few days to resolve it and return, which I won't have an opportunity to do for several months.
I did the the last time I upgraded, from an S4 to an S7, without any complications. It seems every year the process becomes harder and more convoluted.
The_Real_Beef said:
I am also curious about whether this results in getting the phone wiped - I'm trying to backup the applications from my old phone (the S7 930U with B/11 bootloader) with Titanium to put on a new phone since I can't receive 2FA texts. I've got my SIM Card with me, but my service is not functioning here in Europe and after spending hours with the phone company the only way for them to fix it is for me to travel back to the US for a few days to resolve it and return, which I won't have an opportunity to do for several months.
I did the the last time I upgraded, from an S4 to an S7, without any complications. It seems every year the process becomes harder and more convoluted.
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If the new phone is also a Samsung you could try Smart Switch from Samsung
elesbb said:
If the new phone is also a Samsung you could try Smart Switch from Samsung
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I don't think Smart Switch pulls the tokens, but it's worth a shot since it's easy.