[Q] Samsung Galaxy XCover 3 (SM-G388F) - General Questions and Answers

This is the first phone I've purchased without it's own seperate section on XDA. As I'm no developer, I've always simply jumped on XDA, found the appropriate root/custom boot recovery/ROM development threads, but it doesn't seem like there's any info our there for this phone. Google searches only returned spam/malware/fake root methods.
I understand not being a developer, I have no right to expect others to create roms/develop anything for this phone.... but is there a general way to at least attain root access for Android phones?
Thanks for any help you guys can offer

I'm also looking for a way to root my g388f. Also find only a lot of junk when I google for this.
Yesterday I came across this info, annyone who can verrify if this works or not?
http://axeetech.com/2015/05/23/how-...388f-running-android-4-4-kitkat/#.VWL7ltzCQtR
With kind regards!

It seems to me that this will not work ..
Why?
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There is no support for our device

ep09043 said:
It seems to me that this will not work ..
Why?
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There is no support for our device
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its just a spammy link to a packed SU archive, not the promised files needed for cf autoroot
most probably chainfire method will work, i already asked for it
need some patience here

for me the same, i Need the root for changing the non working sap Profile ....
sap Profile out of the box was the Point why i purchased the phone ...
I already spoke to the Samsung Support, they tell ist the fault of vw ...
but it testet the sap with another android phone (S2) works fine out of the box

Even I am looking for root method for XCover 3. towelroot, Kingo IRoot are not working

Even with a large amount of requests in the cfroot thread, it seems that no one is interested in making any form of auto root for this phone.
Anyone know of a universal, manual method that can root our phones?

I am also looking for root access, or lolipop, I need to write to my SDcard..

Any news? I am trying to root my phone but after extensive googling I can't find it. I tried "everything" but it does not work.

Working root
Hi
I used this guide and it worked for me. Used the Odin method.
The guide for Odin is not that accurate, amoungst other things it tells you to use the "AP" to load the image you downloaded. In my Odin i used the "PDA". Also the setup guide for disabling "Re-partition" and "PIT table" is not correct.
But if you are used to using Odin, you will figure it out. Anyway, it worked for me.
Follow the link at the bottom and download the Super SU, before rooting. This saves you a reboot.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/samsung-galaxy-xcover-3-root-twrp-recovery-84011/?PageSpeed=noscript
tero999 said:
Any news? I am trying to root my phone but after extensive googling I can't find it. I tried "everything" but it does not work.
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This worked. Thank you.

Get the Root file for SM-G388F at this post

Found a good guide for TWRP install here, gonna give it a go later..
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/samsung-galaxy-xcover-3-root-twrp-recovery-84011/?PageSpeed=noscript
Then it's just a matter of flashing BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip to gain root!
https://download.chainfire.eu/740/supersu/
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Seems someone got in ahead of me here with the same info
Anyway, when your rooted go get a PRO version of 3C Toolbox.
And take full control of your phone, it's the one must have app in my book!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at&hl=en

Yes, it worked for me too. Thank you!

Hi guys... Is someone know where to get network or sim unlock script?.

Root Galaxy X Cover 3
Recently I got my X Cover rooted !!
It costed me sometime, but it works !
I've got a package of 11 MB with all the tools !
Now the phone says it's rooted
How can I post the package here, ive got it on Filedropper, but I cant post urls here......
its fildropper dot com slash samsungxcover3rootpackage

Not working with Lollipop?
Hi guys,
I successfully used the method above to root the phone when it was on Android 4.4.
Now I updated to 5.1.1 and the method doesn't seem to be working anymore.
After I flash TWRP with Odin and (immediatly) try to boot into recovery I get the message: "recovery is not seandroid enforcing", and nothing else happens.
Any ideas? I didn't find anything with google or here on xda and there doesn't seem to be any newer version of TWRP than 2.8.7.0-xcover3ltexx.img.
I'd be grateful for any help!

So if I'll update to lp I'll loose rooting & twrp.. Bad indeed... I'm very tempted to buy this phone after my xcover 2 breaks down but with zero roms I think I'll wait some other time... Thanks for any info!
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Hi, I have huge problem with my xcover3, I tried to flash a rom from sammobile, but it was wrong region I suppose, and the odin procedure failed and ended up messing with the bootloader, the device doesn't start at all, no logo no recovery, no download mode, nothing, it only just vibrates when I press any key combination, which means it's not completely dead.
What should I do? I think the only way to fix this is to boot somehow from microSD card, is there any way to do that, or anything else I can do, I even tried the usb jig and same result.

Xcover 3 root with LOLLIPOP
Somebody knows a way to root Samsung Xcover 3 with LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 ?

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How Rooting Huawei MediaPad WiFi 8.0 M1 (S8-301w)

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Hello, I want to clarify something, I do not get medals ..
BUT I THINK NO, I THINK I AM THE FIRST IN THE WORLD TO KNOW HOW TO ROOT ..
IF I AM WRONG BUT HE LOOKED TO SAY MANY FORUMS AND NO ONE AFTER THIS .. BEGIN ..
Requirements
-Computer
-USB
-programs
Let's first tablet settings and information and we give a number of compilation it 5 times
and will get a new window called "Advanced Settings"
we go there and give in "USB Debugging
and now connect the tablet and downloaded this link
http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
and give next and hopefully to finish ..
finished restarting the tablet alone .. and say that this updated the apk
good when I finish this fully root
WORKS In Huawei MediaPad X1 ! (I believe...)​
Thanks,
It worked with my Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 s8-301U and I have removed some bloatwares from the tab.
Now I wanted to remove a font folder and put a new one there, I don't know what is sopping me from doing that. Do you have any solution
Custom Recover Huawei Mediapad M1
how about installing custom recovery? do you know how? any links for custom recovery installation and custom rom flashing guide?
Sir, do you now how to flash Huawei Mediapad M1? do you have any guide or tools? thanks!
EXCELLENT!!! Worked like a charm. thank you so much.
Works fine for me thanks...
Will it work on S8-301L too ?
I just want to make sure before trying it
same quistion but for S8-301U ?
wwaleed said:
Will it work on S8-301L too ?
I just want to make sure before trying it
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Did you try this? I've got the same model and looking for ways to root without bricking my phone.
Applicable my S8-303L?
Shake&Bake said:
Did you try this? I've got the same model and looking for ways to root without bricking my phone.
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yes I've tried it, but it got some problems. it's like having partial root not full root!!
I were able to get apps work such as titanium backup and I got full root on them. But on other apps such as exposed model, I were not able to get the full root access and therefore I couldn't install exposed models on my device. you can try it yourself, nothing breaks everything is working fine.
wwaleed said:
yes I've tried it, but it got some problems. it's like having partial root not full root!!
I were able to get apps work such as titanium backup and I got full root on them. But on other apps such as exposed model, I were not able to get the full root access and therefore I couldn't install exposed models on my device. you can try it yourself, nothing breaks everything is working fine.
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Thanks for your reply. I'll give it a try. Any luck flashing roms?
Shake&Bake said:
Thanks for your reply. I'll give it a try. Any luck flashing roms?
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no try at all as I wasn't able to get recovery installed
ops
I rooted my mediapad s8-310l an it's now bricked I can get in to fastboot when it's connected to my laptop but that's it no recovery nothing else it is stuck on the boot image. Can any 1 help unbrick this please if I can utilise fastboot to sort it I may have a chance other than that I'm out of luck.
wwaleed said:
Will it work on S8-301L too ?
I just want to make sure before trying it
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i have bricked my m1s8 301L only minimal fastboot comands available, any ideas on how to restore. dload in sd card doesnt work, fastboot will flash recovery but allways sticks on the boot splash screen......
Hi,
Did you fix it?
If not try downloading the latest firmware update
on your PC to make sure its complete and try again.
The latest firmware wipes everything, so if your PC can see
Your data try adb pull .....directories..... first.
Good luck, BTW anyone managed to unlock boatloader ?
I have posted on other threads, however :
Did you fix this if so how, for other reasons I also have the same problem,
Any help on how you fixed this issue could be useful to all.
Rgds

[TOOL] WinDroid Toolkit | Unlock | Root | Flash | Install | Shield Tablet

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The WinDroid Toolkit is a Windows program built in Visual Studio using the C# programming language that simplifies the rooting process for many Android devices. The toolkit makes it easy to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and gain permanent root. It also includes other functions such as flashing kernels, pushing files and installing apps. If you find it helpful, give me a thanks and a donation if you can. If you find a bug or have a feature request, feel free to leave a reply. Thanks!
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Sorry for the question... but how is the process to root a Nvidia Shield Tablet? It supports update 2.2.1?
Thanks!!
tux_topo said:
Sorry for the question... but how is the process to root a Nvidia Shield Tablet? It supports update 2.2.1?
Thanks!!
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I'm working on a step-by-step written guide, but the toolkit will guide you through the steps to root as well. The toolkit does support the 2.2.1 update. :good:
Noob question: The proccess reset the tablet? Will gone a loose any data?
Thanks!!
tux_topo said:
Noob question: The proccess reset the tablet? Will gone a loose any data?
Thanks!!
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+1.
not looking to install custom recovery, just root. Looking forward to the progress of this toolkit. Thanks @WindyCityRockr
Sent from my 1+1
tux_topo said:
Noob question: The proccess reset the tablet? Will gone a loose any data?
Thanks!!
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Mojar7070 said:
+1.
not looking to install custom recovery, just root. Looking forward to the progress of this toolkit. Thanks @WindyCityRockr
Sent from my 1+1
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Unlocking the bootloader WILL erase all data. I don't know if you could achieve root without a custom recovery but if you plan to flash a custom recovery you will need to unlock the bootloader.
While this tool worked for me, it didn't work well with step 2. It did flash the recovery but I had to manually reboot to recovery for it to work. Selecting yes/next to reboot to recovery after flashing it through the tool only took me to fastboot. That was the only thing I noticed but other than that, everything else worked perfectly. For clarification as well, I did it on newest firmware available right now (2.2.1).
gqukyo said:
While this tool worked for me, it didn't work well with step 2. It did flash the recovery but I had to manually reboot to recovery for it to work. Selecting yes/next to reboot to recovery after flashing it through the tool only took me to fastboot. That was the only thing I noticed but other than that, everything else worked perfectly. For clarification as well, I did it on newest firmware available right now (2.2.1).
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The reboot option after the recovery flash is supposed to reboot you back to Android because the next step in the toolkit is to push SuperSU, which requires ADB.
WindyCityRockr said:
The reboot option after the recovery flash is supposed to reboot you back to Android because the next step in the toolkit is to push SuperSU, which requires ADB.
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Well in my case, it didn't do that either, mine ended up in fastboot. In any case it everything works as it should. thanks!
Worked flawless.
After flashing TWRP where it asks to reboot, it does reboot the tablet but the program seems to get stuck on "Rebooting......" even after the tablet have booted.
I tried waiting a min to see if it changed but I had to remove and attach the USB again before it realized it was connected and said "Move to step 3".
I'm happy though because anything that can be done smoother than ADB (even though it is really easy) is appreciated.
Wow, this looks super useful and easy. I was just thinking of rooting my shield again cause I'm sick of adds and just dropped in to see how things were progressing on the development side.
Glad I did now, might give this a whirl today
Edit: This is awesome! I was contemplating rooting my 2nd shield (after my first one blew up after 5 days) and have been putting it off for a while.
I'm used to rooting n'stuff so I don't find it to difficult but this just made things so much easier! I had it unlocked and rooted in a couple of minutes.
Big thank you for your effort and hard work.
I can't seem to get adb working. What do I need to do to get the program to recognize my shield tablet?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
Ensure you have installed the drivers.
And don't forget to use an USB 2.0 port! USB 3.0 ports generally do not work.
Is there any way to do this with Ubuntu?
Thank you for this! It looks like an amazing tool, just what I was looking for. I had a Kindle Fire HD and it was a hell lot of trouble to install TWRP and flash roms, and when I saw my brand new shield had a hell of a process to get rooted in Lollipop the Kindle nightmare just flashed before my eyes (I had bricked it once so my heart practically stops every time an android device of mine reboots, in fear it won't turn on again). It's such a relief to see everything automated.
If you read what I had written there before (some questions about how to use the toolkit) never mind me, I found the instructions
i can't get this to work, it keeps saying OFFLINE. i installed everything it requested when I opened the .exe
Unlocked bootloader.
Installed Twrp.
But when i go to recovery mode on my lg watch r it STILL boots to the stock recovery???
Am i doing something wrong?

Really confusing softbrick (small reward offered for fix)

TLDR: LGUP will just straight up not recognize my G5 no matter what. I'll give you five bucks on Paypal for a solution, if that means anything.
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Hi guys, I try to avoid posting, but I've searched high and low for an answer and I really can't find it.
I've got a T-Mobile LG G5 H830, that I have recently rooted and installed TWRP on it. Last night, I decided to try changing a value in build.prop, stupidly without making a backup first and after I changed the value and rebooted, stuck at T-Mobile bootscreen, go figure. All I did was change a value from false to true for adoptable storage..
Anyway-- I tried factory resetting, I tried flashing that FLUENCE rom I found somewhere here on XDA, I've tried just about every thing I could, before I gave up and decided it would be easier to just revert back to stock and unroot. I wasn't really utilizing root for more than Titanium Backup anyway.
To the point; I've got the LG UP program installed, I've got the DLL for it installed and inserted, and the appropriate .tot file to flash it back to factory default. No matter what I do, no matter how many different COM ports I try, different drivers I've tried etc, I cannot get it to read my phone in download mode. ADB mode works in TWRP still, but this is driving me insane. The only other phone I have is a busted up BlackBerry Priv, and I want this phone working again asap.
If someone can shed some light on whatever the hell I'm doing wrong, it would mean the world to me.
Please.
P.S: yes I've tried just about every USB port on my computer, and I've tried restarting Windows many times.
you have tried jiggling it?
You know what? Hell, if someone finds me a working solution to my problem, I will personally paypal them five dollars. I just want this fixed. I've had LG G3s brick on me obnoxiously and then never come back from it, I don't know what it is about LG phones.. Samsung phones, Nexus phones, and basically any other Android phones I've worked on aren't nearly this hard to restore and repair.
speedanderson said:
You know what? Hell, if someone finds me a working solution to my problem, I will personally paypal them five dollars. I just want this fixed. I've had LG G3s brick on me obnoxiously and then never come back from it, I don't know what it is about LG phones.. Samsung phones, Nexus phones, and basically any other Android phones I've worked on aren't nearly this hard to restore and repair.
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Use the twrp restore file in the development thread it will revert your build prop back, and from there your phone will work again. Editing build prop is not advised on the H830 has been discussed on numerous threads even before root was established. At least it's only a soft brick .
Have you tried jiggling it perhaps?
so did @wolfu11 get the 5 bucks? his solution should have fixed it.
autoprime said:
so did @wolfu11 get the 5 bucks? his solution should have fixed it.
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I don't know if he's been back on since his initial post.
wolfu11 said:
I don't know if he's been back on since his initial post.
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good luck :fingers-crossed:
autoprime said:
Last Activity: Today 12:52 AM
good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Not holding my breath lol. That's why I declined any of the root bounty.
Try manually pointing to either the lg drivers, or adb drivers had that same problem when trying to root H830.
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IDK if u fixed it or not, but i have a simular issue where LGUP does not recognize my phone. i'm guessing it could be the buildprop could have broken it. i have factory reset my phone, but upon turning on wifi, the phone crashes and i need to factory reset. i am rooted and retain root. My guess is that changing the buildprop causes the phone to be unrecognized. I did backup my buildprop but its stuck in an encrypted backup. Thanks alot gooogle...
Same problem here
I am having the same problem but I never touched my build prop. I rooted and decided to install cm14. When i flashed, none of my partitions are mounting and phone would not boot. I put stock back on and flashed tot and tried mounting partitions and nothing. Now computer doesn't recognize it as well as it will not boot into recovery or android.
I have seen this and I think I fixed it by disabling one of the two, in device manager. 1st listed, iirc.
Barsky said:
I have seen this and I think I fixed it by disabling one of the two, in device manager. 1st listed, iirc.
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ill give it a shot, thanks

Alcatel OneTouch A462C ROOT and Bootloader Unlock needed.

I got an Alcatel OneTouch A462C and I need a root method and a bootloader unlock method. There is no way it could be that hard, its a ****ty tracfone, what security measures could it have?
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I got an Alcatel OneTouch A462C and I need a root method and a bootloader unlock method. There is no way it could be that hard, its a ****ty tracfone, what security measures could it have?
^Heres the phone in question.
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Locked peloader for one, no flashing via SPFT. I heard someone say to get to stock recovery you need to use the button combination same as Samsung phones. Volume up + home button + power. Try this and let me know if it works.
To unlock bootloader, use fastboot to do so. Do some research before unlocking. I made a custom recovery for this device but I couldn't test it.
kirito9 said:
Locked peloader for one, no flashing via SPFT. I heard someone say to get to stock recovery you need to use the button combination same as Samsung phones. Volume up + home button + power. Try this and let me know if it works.
To unlock bootloader, use fastboot to do so. Do some research before unlocking. I made a custom recovery for this device but I couldn't test it.
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I did the button combo and the phone should be on stock. Now how do I use fastboot to unlock the bootloader? Do you use any IM service?(Skype,ICQ,AIM)
[email protected] said:
I did the button combo and the phone should be on stock. Now how do I use fastboot to unlock the bootloader? Do you use any IM service?(Skype,ICQ,AIM)
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I use telegram/facebook. You can find me on telegram @kirito9 and on facebook @nickron Davis.
kirito9 said:
Locked peloader for one, no flashing via SPFT. I heard someone say to get to stock recovery you need to use the button combination same as Samsung phones. Volume up + home button + power. Try this and let me know if it works.
To unlock bootloader, use fastboot to do so. Do some research before unlocking. I made a custom recovery for this device but I couldn't test it.
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kirito9 said:
I use telegram/facebook. You can find me on telegram @kirito9 and on facebook @nickron Davis.
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I messaged you on telegram. You havent been on since august 31st
Lol!
AdamOutler said:
Lol!
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Care to share the joke? . Is it TracFone?
kirito9 said:
Locked peloader for one, no flashing via SPFT. I heard someone say to get to stock recovery you need to use the button combination same as Samsung phones. Volume up + home button + power. Try this and let me know if it works.
To unlock bootloader, use fastboot to do so. Do some research before unlocking. I made a custom recovery for this device but I couldn't test it.
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Care to share said custom recovery? might help get it tested if people could get hands on it.
would also help if you shared what tools would be needed to flash it, and what tools are needed to back up beforehand,
possibly even a small step by step guide like you did for the other alcatel phones?
naemr said:
Care to share said custom recovery? might help get it tested if people could get hands on it.
would also help if you shared what tools would be needed to flash it, and what tools are needed to back up beforehand,
possibly even a small step by step guide like you did for the other alcatel phones?
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The recovery.img I compiled was a bit lacking, I'll have to fix build and probably make a guide, if I do have time that it.
Yea, I have been trying to root this phone for a while. I have probably tried everything besides Saferoot and nothing has worked.
Hi AdamOutler,
Beginners Clarification: your post 15th October 2016, 05:51 AM |#6 "Lol! Flash with Odin on Windows, Linux and Mac. Use JOdin3," Googled and found your "[Release] JOdin3 CASUAL Cross Platform and Web-Based Flashing For Samsung Phones" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598203
Does this mean you were able to root the Alcatel OneTouch A462C using JOdin3? (Also please do no Flame as had wanted to ask this by PM but was unable)
Thanks
Ken
I know this is a pretty big bump but I to need help with this phone any updates?
This Phone is a Qualcom Technologies, Inc "Proccessor MSM8609" Model TCL A462C Acatel Onetouch runing Android version 4.4.4 and Yes I have tried King root It reports Rooted but only temporarly and I cant even remove system apps with the temp root and yes I have tried third party apps for this process they claim root granted and even claimed they removed said apps but as soon as reboot root is gone and the apps are back please help.
Further more I havent been able to find a reliable way to transfer my root over to super su eaither
By the way I can go into factory recovery but cannot go into fastboot or download mode the only other mod I can go into is Safemode.
Also It Takes A while of running with the temp root but eventually although it takes a while kingroot will also eventually tell me that this phone restricts root authorization and by the time this happens Apps also start reporting that the su binary is not installed with the exception of super su which tells me su binary ocuipied This happens later after those same apps previously told me root granted. And yes I have checked and made sure there is not kingroot imposed restrictions. I dont know why this happens.

Setting phone back to defaults for dummies

It doesn't appear anybody knows what to do with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-assist/incoming-calls-answered-vener-make-to-t3500914 and I now have to go back to full factory stuff with no custom recovery and stock os to find out if this is a hardware issue. I did a TWRP restore from several months ago when the phone worked fine and it still has the incoming call issue from the link above. Did a factory wipe in Teamwin, same thing.
Rooted Sprint Galaxy S6 on Lollipop 5.1.1 with Teamwin recovery
http://tiribulus.net/pix/Phone/1.png
http://tiribulus.net/pix/Phone/2.png
Please pretend than I am a not particularly precocious ten year old who needs to make this phone as if I just took it outta the box. I have searched here and around the web. All I find elsewhere are paid download sites or 3 hour downloads and here I can't make heads nor tails out of the volumes of impressive information in these forums.
I do have PC skills, and this is my first smart phone and getting it rooted and the recovery installed and all that wasn't too tough back when I got it 15 months ago. It appears restoring it back to stock is quite a bit tougher.
I have to see if incoming calls still don't work when the machine is totally stock. Is there a way to do this without a 3 hour download and a masters in computer science? I sure would be most grateful for any help with this.
Thank you.
You can simply do "Rescue firmware" via Smart Switch.
forumber2 said:
You can simply do "Rescue firmware" via Smart Switch.
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Thank you sir! I will have a look at this a bit later tonight when possible.
This won't work with Teamwin recovery right?
I have none of the boot options in this video. Not that I don't appreciate it.
I have none of the boot options in this video (TeamWin). I also have totally different options in SmartSwitch. Not that I don't appreciate it. It doesn't have an option to search like the video says and already has an upgrade in there. I deleted my google accounts like it said and now I have this:
http://tiribulus.net/pix/Phone/smartswitch.jpg
Root will mess up the mobile phone, but the whole point is getting rid of root and fixing the mobile phone. . Again, it's not that I don't appreciate the help, but this is what I've been going through. None of the instructions I find match what I have,.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-to-smart-switch-emergency-t3383448
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-to-smart-switch-emergency-t3383448
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I appreciate that sir, but like I say, I never get step 4. It doesn't exist for me. As soon as I click the device initialization tab I get this:
{
"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"
}
If I proceed, I get this:
It tells me the update may fail if it's rooted and being unrooted is one of the goals of this. It also says that the mobile phone function may not work, but it's exactly the mobile phone function that's not working now and I've been trying to fix. That's what started this whole thing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...er-make-to-t3500914/post69641921#post69641921
Tiribulus said:
I have none of the boot options in this video (TeamWin). I also have totally different options in SmartSwitch. Not that I don't appreciate it. It doesn't have an option to search like the video says and already has an upgrade in there. I deleted my google accounts like it said and now I have this:
http://tiribulus.net/pix/Phone/smartswitch.jpg
Root will mess up the mobile phone, but the whole point is getting rid of root and fixing the mobile phone. . Again, it's not that I don't appreciate the help, but this is what I've been going through. None of the instructions I find match what I have,.
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You won't do anything on TeamWin.
1. Open Smart Switch on PC.
2. Turn Off the phone. Press Volume down (not up) & Home button & power button. When you see the warning screen, just press volume up once. If you see "Downloading" screen, plug into PC
3. Do "Rescue Firmware" via Smart Switch.
Thats it.
Tiribulus said:
It tells me the update may fail if it's rooted and being unrooted is one of the goals of this. It also says that the mobile phone function may not work, but it's exactly the mobile phone function that's not working now and I've been trying to fix.
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Well they had to write that, because if something happens during flashing it is not their fault, and you have been warned.
You can also uninstal supersu, and download that same fw Smart Switch would install from another internet source, and it will probably be a painfully slow download, but that is up to you.
I cannot guaratee you that Smart Switch emergency initialization would solve your phone issues, but it is the way to unroot and for the phone to become officially stock, offcourse knox will stay tripped if it was tripped during rooting (and probably is, unless you are on 5.0.2. and were using ping pong root).
I used Smart Switch emergency a lot, and it was always succesfull, just follow instructions, connect your phone in dowload mode when it asks for it, and there should be no problems getting to stock.
...I saw just now, in your other topic that you have fixed it /thumbs up!

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