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-
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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
instead..
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?
Related
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:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
. .
. .
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
Reserved for MOAR Mod Control mini user's guide
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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EDIT: delete please.
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.
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.
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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
Edit: This method was intended for KitKat only. If you want to root lollipop, follow this guide
ROOT FOR GALAXY TAB 4 10.1" SM-T530/NU
THIS IS FOR THE T530/T530NU NOT ANY OTHER T53X MODELS. IF YOU TRY THIS ON A DIFFERENT MODEL I'M NOT PAYING TO REPLACE YOUR NEW PAPERWEIGHT
All the necessary links, files, and instructions can be found at this sitehttp://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html. The kernel files you will need to download are at the bottom of the downloads list, under all the phones (or you can just ctrl+f your model number). Odin can be found anywhere just make sure it's a reliable source.
So it seems Samsung has been patching whatever kernel exploit towelroot was taking advantage of. Now there is at least one other method to root these newer builds, but it trips knox, thereby voiding whatever warranty Samsung gives you. The method linked to above should NOT trip knox or even cause you to lose any data. All it really consists of is using Odin to flash an older kernel (temporarily) to root using towelroot, and then flashing a (slightly) modified kernel from the newest build to keep root.
I'm sharing this in the hopes it helps those looking for root obtain it, without worrying about that knox nonsense. A word of warning though, Odin is one of those programs that if you do something wrong, you can permanently brick your device. So don't play around with the settings at all, just have it the same way it shows in the pictures
I'm going to quote the instructions below (adding on where I see fit), but you'll have to visit the website for the files and of screenshots of how to use Odin. You need to have Odin v3 (I usually use 3.09) on your computer, as well as the kernel files, towelroot.apk, and of course the drivers for your tablet installed.
This process WON'T wipe your data, but backup your tablet just in case this process corrupts your data.
Go to your System Settings->General->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install towelroot, the application that will root your tablet.
Download then unzip your tablet kernel files, to a place you'll be able to easily find them.
Boot your tablet into download mode (hold home, volume down, and power) run Odin v3.exe on your PC and connect usb
Flash Model_ROOT_Kernel.tar.md5 file using odin3 in PDA or AP section.
Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
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Once Odin is finished, reboot your tablet into the stock rom
Root your device using TowelRoot method (install the apk, run the app, follow the prompts it's simple)
Make sure your tablet is rooted ...
Flash back the specific kernel for your tablet build number using Odin3 in PDA or AP section.
Congratulations, your tablet is rooted on the latest update without tripping binary or KNOX counter.
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If you don't know what knox, odin, towelroot, etc. all are, don't have a heart attack over all the terminology. The point is this'll root your tablet without messing with anything at all.
My dear friend!
Everything has been written a long time and works on all tabs 4 8 "& 10" without exception.
Please look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95 .
Note the date of this post 12th September 2014, 07:25 PM .
It was necessary to first read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785869
repey6 said:
My dear friend!
Everything has been written a long time and works on all tabs 4 8 "& 10" without exception.
Please look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95 .
Note the date of this post 12th September 2014, 07:25 PM .
It was necessary to first read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785869
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Yeah but towelroot doesn't work on the newest builds, and while the only known solution around here is to stay stuck on an older build the link I provided allows you to be rooted on the most recent firmware. For those who prefer to stay on the most recent stock, I'd argue this is a valuable link.
Is this gonna work for the current KitKat 4.4.2?
cougar214 said:
Is this gonna work for the current KitKat 4.4.2?
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Yeah if you have either the SM-T530 or SM-T530NU, this is designed for the most recent KitKat builds. Click the link, check it out
I got it thanks. Would you happen to have a link to stuff i can/should freeze with titanium backup? i wanna get the best possible battery life out of this thing but im unsure of everything I can freeze/uninstall.
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Yeah if you have either the SM-T530 or SM-T530NU, this is designed for the most recent KitKat builds. Click the link, check it out
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I got the T530 on A0A1, the website has only the new kernel for the NU version.
Are there any significant differences between the nu and the normal version?
zuz242 said:
I got the T530 on A0A1, the website has only the new kernel for the NU version.
Are there any significant differences between the nu and the normal version?
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Just the IR blaster but the T530 update has a different build number, idk why but OA1 was originally on the website, the guy must've taken it down for some reason. Give me about 10-20 minutes and if you want I'll PM you the new kernel Odin file for your model number
Thanks guys for PMing me.
Although it didnt help directly (no access rights to one file, md5 error on another kernel) i was able to find a suitable file:
boot_T530_XXU1AOA1.tar.zip
So now everthing is fine and rooted again. Maybe i should invest in superSU pro?
zuz242 said:
Thanks guys for PMing me.
Although it didnt help directly (no access rights to one file, md5 error on another kernel) i was able to find a suitable file:
boot_T530_XXU1AOA1.tar.zip
So now everthing is fine and rooted again. Maybe i should invest in superSU pro?
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Oh nice, sorry I couldn't help but thank you for sharing. I think Supersu pro is more of a thank you gesture to the Dev, but I guess whatever extra features you get can't hurt, your call. Just know you won't need or really want to install SuperSU if you put Cyanogenmod on your tablet
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Just the IR blaster but the T530 update has a different build number, idk why but OA1 was originally on the website, the guy must've taken it down for some reason. Give me about 10-20 minutes and if you want I'll PM you the new kernel Odin file for your model number
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can i get the defconfigs please?
Please help
Hello , I have samsung galaxy tab 4 10.1 sm-T530 model KOT49H.t530XXU1AOA1 and wanT to root . I had triped (stuck at loading screen )two ****ty phones but I dont want to trip this tab sooo can somebody give files that I need to flash like in step 5. And file to step 10. Please. I dont want to flash wrong files (and if u give files say what to flash first and what second). Yeah im new at it
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After this will work wi-fi ... yes I am completelly idiot but I was reading somewhere that wi-fi will not work
OA1 kernel
Hi guys, I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab4 10.1 SM-T530 build KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I would like to root it but I can't find the OA1 kernel as in step 7 of the guide:
Instructions :
1-This process WON'T wipe your data, but backup your phone just in case this process corrupt your data.
2-Download then unzip your phone kernel files.
3-Flash Model_ROOT_Kernel.tar.md5 file using odin3 in PDA or AP section.
4-Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
5-After your device boot up
6-Root your device using TowelRoot method by following this guide : [1-Click Root] Galaxy S4/S5/Note 3 Using TowelRoot Method
Make sure your phone is rooted ...
7-Flash back the specific kernel for your phone build number using Odin3 in PDA or AP section.
Can PLEASE someone link it or send me?
Thanx
Really confused..
Hi guys, I am wanting to root my SMT530, however I am confused as to what builds will trip knox (Ideally I do not want to..)
My device is currently running "T530XXU1ANH7" If someone could please help me out as to 1 - Whether it's possible? (from what I can see it is) and 2 - Via what method? (CF Auto Root / Towelroot etc)
Many thanks!
Tim-2.0 said:
Hi guys, I am wanting to root my SMT530, however I am confused as to what builds will trip knox (Ideally I do not want to..)
My device is currently running "T530XXU1ANH7" If someone could please help me out as to 1 - Whether it's possible? (from what I can see it is) and 2 - Via what method? (CF Auto Root / Towelroot etc)
Many thanks!
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In the warranty is not written anywhere that the counter Knox 0x1 waiver of warranty
repey6 said:
In the warranty is not written anywhere that the counter Knox 0x1 waiver of warranty
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I am not worried about my warranty, my concern is regarding resale value - In case I want to sell it. Ideally I would like the device to appear as clean as possible that's all
Tim-2.0 said:
I am not worried about my warranty, my concern is regarding resale value - In case I want to sell it. Ideally I would like the device to appear as clean as possible that's all
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In this case you need Towelroot .
Tim-2.0 said:
I am not worried about my warranty, my concern is regarding resale value - In case I want to sell it. Ideally I would like the device to appear as clean as possible that's all
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In this case you need Towelroot .
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I can confirm, towelroot was the only thing that did not trip it. Thank you.
OA2 kernel
1) I just bought a SM-T530NU, and shows that it has an OA2 kernel. Will the OA1 kernel work with it?
2) Do I need to install both the OAx and ROOT kernels?
3) How can I tell what processor is in the device? (It is the GT4 nook version sold at Barnes & Noble.)
Thanks for your help.
ivanabq said:
1) I just bought a SM-T530NU, and shows that it has an OA2 kernel. Will the OA1 kernel work with it?
2) Do I need to install both the OAx and ROOT kernels?
3) How can I tell what processor is in the device? (It is the GT4 nook version sold at Barnes & Noble.)
Thanks for your help.
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For what purpose do you want to get Root? I can learn?
First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
First of all, don't get your hopes high, i rooted as traditional method like many others. I'm flashaholic and i started new thread for those who upgraded intentionally or accidentally and now think download would brick their sets. it won't. things are pretty obvious here but i repeat I'm sharing this to people who've upgraded for any reasons and have no clue how to downgrade or achieve root.
So i bought a cell (sm g920V) with preinstalled PI2 (MM6.0.1) . found out pingpong root is avail only for 5.02 . i was afraid to downgrade so i searched more. found out nogat 7.0 DQD1 has root. and can be rooted via cf autoroot. i upgraded and i tried. but it didn't worked. on nougat i did everything. tried every root app (both pc and apk ver) but failed. i decided to go back.
here i found This thread by @toutanje which said even i upgraded to nougat, i can safely downgrade to PK2 (6.0.1) , PH1 (6.0.1) and BOG7 (5.1.1) . i flashed BOG7 (5.1.1) directly because during search i've foundout that there is temporary root available for BOK7, and they both are 5.1.1. i did this because BOG7 is earlier version than BOK7, for this i won't have to downgrade but to upgrade that i did. i flashed BOK7 and headed Here, a thread by @klip1 . there wasn't any clear instructions not links no attachments. but thanks to @MrMike2182 who shared main file Here. BEWARE that you'll lose root each time you reboot, but you can gain it back easily by running root apk simply from your mobile. this is better then not having one.
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrage to BOK7), then flash BOK7, odin Sboot file (attached). you'll see some yellow codes above when restart. i was stuck there with bootloop on VZ logo. all you need to do is to factory reset. (by pressing and hold vol + & vol down + power button until you see black screen with options. press vol down and highlight second option factory data and reset. now press home button. )
phone will start normally, goto devloper options, enable usb debug, allow unknown sources and than root it with kingroot apk. done.
Those who prefer SuperSu can get lead from Here thanks to @EvilRubberDuck. but i am not sure about point 3. there is nothing attached at first post. tough little search may lead you to success.
Thanks to whoever took even little interst to make this beast rooted. please try to get permanent root for this device too. if anyone know how to get it, or any more info regarding rooting this device. please share. let me aware. i'll really appreciate that.
NOTE : i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own consent. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING or what you do to your phone.
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If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.
MrMike2182 said:
If you use the SuperSU instead of KingRoot then you can use my installroot script and then the rootatboot if you need to reboot for some reason however if you are not near a PC at the time and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su then enter and on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without PC.
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yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
yes i've read this post of yours, i should've added this. Glad you came here and i really appreciate your efforts for s6 users. you've done great job for us.
it'll be great if you attach your script and write or quote your method here too. so users don't have to go through earlier threads and finding things. like me who bought this phone pretty late.
right now i'm using quickreboot apk to get hot reboot which keeps the root. but sometimes when you really need to restart. i see your solution as best.
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OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.. I've included in the file the eng kernel and eng sboot but there's different versions so this one in my file called boot.tar is from the eng kernel to the S6 G925V so if you're using G920V you need to get the eng kernel for that one.. Now first you put the phone into download mode and flash the eng kernel using odin and after the phone boots then using Windows command prompt navigate using the cd command to where the file is you downloaded called S6rootbyMrMike2182 once you're in there type installroot and the script should run and flash everything needed including busybox and then the phone will reboot (it will also boot just this one time without using the rootatboot because the same codes in this file too) now when you click on the SuperSU app it's going to say it needs to update su ignore it and go right to the play store and install/update the SuperSU from there and then the phone should be rooted and ready to go.. If you ever need to reboot for some reason connect the phone to your PC and open a command prompt in the same folder again and run rootatboot and it will set the phone as permissive again so it boots.. You can unplug it after you see the Verizon logo.. If for some reason you aren't near a computer and you really need to reboot then use terminal emulator from the play store and open it and type su and grant root access and then on the next line type pkill zygote and voila reboots without a computer
If you have KingRoot on your phone and you want to get rid of it to use SuperSU thanks to @Chainfire then use this script that I'm listing below.. Also keep terminal emulator open while you are doing this because you might(not all devices just some) get a continuous annoying popup that prevents you from doing anything (thanks to KingRoots junk) so you'll have to use terminal emulator to kill/end that process in order to continue and after you kill/end that process then go delete it immediately! Links to root with SuperSU and KingRoot removal are below!
S6EdgeRootByMrMike2182
KingRoot removal script
G920V ENG Sboot
By the way I nor XDA-DEVELOPERS is responsible for anything you choose to do to your phone! If something goes wrong, just reflash your original firmware but don't go blaming me nor XDA because I don't have to put this up so please do your research before messing with your phone and as always, make a backup of everything you wish to keep! And no this will not delete or wipe your phone unless you choose to! Links are above. You can change it or whatever just give props where it's due!!
SERIOUSLY MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL YOUR PICTURES ETC ETC BEFORE DOWNGRADING AND I'M NOT KIDDING!!!
MrMike2182 said:
OK so my phone is on 5.1.1, it was originally on 7.0 so you can downgrade back to the 5.1.1 firmware.....
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great. you completed the thread :highfive:
Didn't know about script removing kr.. wil give it a try for sure. :good:
ok i'm getting confuse here. can you please provide exact files that needed to flash on g920V please ? i mean eng kernel and sboot ? and the file with odin says "G920A_Kernel_Root_5.1.1_S****.tar", A ? isn't A refers to at & t ?
i'm afraid if i may flash wrong file. can you please help me here with exact files needed for us (G920v) ?
and when i'm running installroot via cmd, it execute it goes like it created by you until daemon started successfully for like for five to 8 sec and then disappear. phone doesn't reboot. nothing happens. ,
can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks
Sharjeel.Khan said:
so if you desperately want root. wherever you're on nougat DQD1 or MM. Downgrade to BOK7.
simply follow instructions there and all you have to do is to flash BOG7 from thread mentioned above (for safety as i did did step and i'm not sure if you may directly downgrade to BOK7), then flash BOK7.
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Muhammad Aliyan said:
can anyone confirm if i can directly downgrade to BOK7 ? im currently on DQD1 also can anyone guide me how to actually flash my phone like step wise im new here.. I upgraded to 7.0 but I desperately want root now I've odin installed i just need some1 to teach me how to do it like where to select sboot file and other files
Thanks
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welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
welcome here. first things first, i don't mean to discourage you but if you don't know about where to "put sboot and other files", you really shouldn't be doing this. additionally downgrading is a risky process where things get messy due to single mistake .
To answer your question directly, NO. i've read a post somewhere here that we can only downgrade to mentioned (in 1st post) firmware. OP there tried to downgrade to other fw but failed.
and that is exactly why i did long and safe procedure and downgraded to BOG7 and then BOK7. . both are 5.1.
2nd question : you need to put sboot file in "AP" section of odin. (be careful with using it)
i assume you have G920V, which have locked bootloader, my suggestion would be... its not worth it. trust me. even if you downgrade, and rooted too, you'll loose root if you restart your device. and you cannot install recovery and so on. there is no permanent root for this device.
Exchange your device for international version or so, either wait for it and enjoy being on nougat. devs are working on it may be. some claim to root nougat too. better don't downgrade and much better if you stop right there when you don't have basic knowledge about this. you'll end up having paper weight instead of device.
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But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?
Muhammad Aliyan said:
But on 5.1.1 my battery life was so good now it just keeps draining even on power saving just drain and drain I previously also upgraded using Odin from 5.1.1 to 7.0 (biggest mistake) and i'm regretting it although its much better it terms of improvements and performance i just cant live with this battery life also i need root for WifiKill and to hack in-app purchases .. and i don't reboot my device often..
so if im downgrading to both of these BOK7 or BOG7 i need to use the sboot file u provided right ?
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alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)
LuisElListo said:
Quick question if i can root my device with this method it possible to install xposed framework via Flashfire?, just a question.
If not possible install xposed not a problem, better root than nothing, and i am not reboot so much, to say nothing.
And like say Muhammad Aliyan, the battery in 7.0 is much more less than 5.1.1
(Sorry for my bad english.)
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i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
i have tried it earlier and failed but now when i saw youre asking this, i gave it another try and i'm stuck on bootloop. lol.
better don't do it.
i've read it that xposed is not compatible to our devices (64bit) yet ( just read it not confirming it) + in xposed official thread, it has been warned that bootloops occur in samsung stock roms. soi'd say do not try this.
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So close, well better wait to safe method in stock room, or unlock bootloader. Thanks anyway.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
alright. nothing to worry about. just downgrade like i mentioned on OP (for safe side as no one here to confirm)
okay so like i said you just need to put the provided file (all credits to original dev/coder) in AP section and flash after you install BOK7. .
i can only tell you about BOK7 as i've done and using this. not G7.
so after to downgrade to bok7, let it boot properly. factory reset your phone, go to download mode and flash attached file using odin. (uncheck all options but f reset time and auto reboot)
phone will restart, and you'll see some green numbers and something when booting. let it boot. go to dev options enable usb debugging. uncheck "verify apps usgin adb" and... root either from kingroot (comes with 100 of ads even on lock screen) or look at this post by MrMike2182 who gave us superSU :victory:
and most important part here : make a backup of everything. and i take no responsibility of what you do to your mobile. you're doing it with your own will. if you're unsure what you're doing, don't do it. I, developers/members mentioned here and xda are not responsible for ANYTHING in any way.
good luck :good:
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everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..
Muhammad Aliyan said:
everything was good I downgraded to BOG 7 first with odin all good then OK7 and again all good successfully booted up everything is fine fingerprint sensor etc right after i flash the sboot file my fingerprint sensor stopped working it says an error occurred can you please help me .. phone is rooted though but cmon fingerprint sensor i can't live without it..
Edit: tried factory reset and restarting, none worked.
edit2: reflashed OK7 again and its fingerprint is working but can't root. flashed sboot to root but fingerprint stopped working.
edit3: again flashed OK7 then sboot again green text in the corner again root succeed but again fingerprint not working guess something wrong with the sboot..
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thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
thats strange because i had FP working while rooted from same sboot file that i attached.
try downloading from another source like in second post where mrmike2182 shared it. and try removing Samsung account (if its there, don't forget to turn off reactivation lock before that.)
see if it helps.
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Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.
LuisElListo said:
Same issue with this flash OK7 FP work ok, but install Sboot and FP not working.
edit1: cant root the device i open cmd with adm permission, installroot, daemon is stop, is starting, after close cmd and the phone not reboot.
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hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
hmm. i believe FP didn't came friendly with this sboot. any experienced dev might help us out here
make sure you have proper drivers installed and have working adb. read instructions, search fourm. by the way, for same kind of issues, i had to go with kingroot.
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Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
LuisElListo said:
Well better than nothing, uninstall all bloatware for my phone (finally), FP sensor yes it to cool but, meee y si better pin or patron.
Just have to try install Xposed and all done.
Do you try to install official xposed? Or the unofficial for Samsung Stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
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i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.
Sharjeel.Khan said:
i'd love to try right now but i can't because i'm currently working on something else.
but for your assistance, Here is what you're looking for. its a success.
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I try a shoot.
Its working, its ****ing working, I sacrifices FP, and Supersu but I dont mind i have xposed and a root.
imgur(dot)com/a/zLvrD
Edit1: bad news activated module xposed requeried reboot, soo the root is lost and requiered to root again with kingroot the problem is my percent is not advance 01%. Also every time I rooted the phone is slowing arriving a point where it restarted alone and is only 01%.
If i a factoy reset i lost xposed and root or better reflash the Rom OK7?
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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Note
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.