I haven't rooted a device in years.. I'm not too familiar with the lingo about these things either. I know my phone is a galaxy s5 with 4.4.4 its at g900a and the last digits of the baseband version is OA2. I have unlimited data and wish to be able to root to unlock wifi features. My phone has an update available and I understand that if I let it take the update, i may not be able to get into it later.
Any guidance is greatly appreciated
thanks
Hello,
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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I have a straight talk galaxy s3 (sch-s968c) and have no plans to upgrade it. i really like this phone. i got a samsung gear live as a gift and like it as well. after wading through forums for the last two weeks, i have managed to root my phone. now i just need simple directions on how to get the android updated to 4.3 or 4.4. either one is fine for my needs. i tried to follow some forum threads on how to do this, but they are usually too vague for me to accomplish it. help. please.
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. The best place to get help is the device's specific forum here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att. They are the experts on your device. Your device is a variant of the S3 so you may have to work a little to find the answers you're looking for. But here are some tips:
You can usually find stock firmware for Samsung devices at Samsung-updates.com or sammobile.com. They are flashable in Odin. Always backup first, off your device, before using Odin
There may or may not be a root method for 4.3 or 4.4. Root exploits are generally patched with each new android version. Check in the forum I linked you to.
Don't be afraid to ask questions in the threads you've found. They are the experts. At XDA Assist we have good overall general knowledge but may not have knowledge specific to your device.
Good luck!
Thread closed.
Hi I'm new have pity on me,
I have a phone that is new and doesn't appear on the list of devices on this forum. Where might I post so that I can contribute to the effort to gain root? I would be willing to test anything that anyone writes for this device or alternatively if someone can give me some help getting started I would be happy to try writing my own.
My phone is a SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND PRIME SM-G530W. [Contact me for link if you can't find one as I can't post links yet]
Android: 5.1.1
This is not supported by any of the models listed on CF-Auto-Root @ [Contact me for link] nor apparently anywhere else on the internet. This is a different model and should not be confused with the SM-G530H or SM-G5306W or anything else.
I have the original firmware acquired from [Contact me for link] and can restore as necessary. I don't care about warranty, I've probably already voided it. As I am a beginner if there is some kind of safety that I might trip and completely wreck my phone please tell me .
I am happy to provide any and all additional info.
Thanks
Hi there
You'd be best served asking for help from the experts who own your device, here:
Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck
Hello! I posted this on my device-specific forum earlier but got un-helped and so here goes attempt number 2.
I have a Note 3 SM-N900W8 from carrier CLARO PR and it is 5.0/lollipop.
I recently tried rooting it.. and did. However, I guess the file was meant for 4.4 cuz it messed up my phone and i had to do a bunch of random things to bring it back to life.
So my question is, can lollipop for Note 3 be rooted? If so, would you guys mind directing me to a tutorial?
I didn't provide all my device's information because I think the question is pretty straight-forward, but if necessary, I can provide it.
Hello and welcome to XDA Assist.
You posted your question today in the correct location (here). Please be patient in receiving the help you seek.
There are many qualified users in that section, that should be able to help.
Good luck!
Hi all folks. Its been now almost one week(I've lost count of the opened tabs in my browser ) since I've started looking for a unlocking solution on my GT I9195(LTE version). Its locked on EE and according to some sources there is really no free method to unlock this particular device on this particular carrier. BUT, through my research I've found that I should mess up with PERSO SHA256 menu, which is not available on my device. So to make it available, according gurnted, I should flash MDL ROM and Baseband of my device, but I really have no clue what MDL stands for in the first place, let alone finding from where I do get these firmwares.
So, I would really like if someone could help me get directions and clues about these firmwares for my device...
Thanks XDA for making possible such a great place on the Internet.
Best regards.
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist.
You can post your question in your device forum help section to get further help:
Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
What Guide do I use for Galaxy S4 SPH-L720T 5.0.1
I have rooted the phone before or so I thought but apparently something didn't take.
I have tried to find what guide to use but there seem to be so many variables and I am a bit lost on the phone terminology that I can't find the information I am looking for.
I am just looking for a guide that gives me step by step for this version
thanks
XDA Visitor said:
What Guide do I use for Galaxy S4 SPH-L720T 5.0.1
I have rooted the phone before or so I thought but apparently something didn't take.
I have tried to find what guide to use but there seem to be so many variables and I am a bit lost on the phone terminology that I can't find the information I am looking for.
I am just looking for a guide that gives me step by step for this version
thanks
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Hello
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Regarding the root process of the Galaxy S4 SPH-L720T you should follow the instructions of our notorious contributor Chainfire at the below thread:
[SPH-L720] CF-Auto-Root
In case you have any further questions regarding this matter or any other, we invite you to use the below link to register a XDA Account first, prior to start posting and replying onto our forums.
Join the Experts
When you complete your registration, I would you will be able to post any request in the below forum and our team mates there should be able to help you:
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Best regards and good luck.
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