Note: There are a lot of guides all over XDA-Fourm for the things that i am going to share in this thread, I am just trying to get all the things at one place and in easy manner, so i request you to please don't ask why another thread . I have mirrored all the files in this thread to my own Drive links so that it would be available till i die , you can find the original links in References at the end.
I am just a normal user, been through all of the things mentioned below just like many of you, but there are still users who are new to all these stuff. So i thought of getting all the things at one place and write the steps in a layman's language.If there is something wrong and needs to be changed, do mention that.
This guide is for the Exynos version of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 only which includes:
How to Root
How to Install recovery
How to Flash a new ROM
How to install Xposed on TouchWiz based ROMs (5.0 and 5.0.2)
How to Reset KNOX & Revert to Stock (to claim warranty)
Downloads:
1. Odin v3.07(odin application- needed to flash stuff)
2. USB Drivers(drivers for windows)
3. 'CF-Auto-Root' file by @Chainfire(to root)
4. Bootloader to Reset KNOX counter
5. TWRP Recovery (Use this when you have to flash CM based ROMS)
6. CWM 6.0.7.0 OR Philz Touch 6.47.7 (use these when you have to flash TouchWiz based ROMs)
7. Stock Firmware - from Sammobile Mirror for N900XXUEBOE3_N900ODDEBOB2_INS.zip (Indian Version)
8. XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4 (Tried and tested)
9. xposed-v65-sdk21-arm-arter97-V5-generic OR xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-exynos.zip (Works with the latest N900ZSUEBOK3 firmware)
Step 0. Backup
Take backup of your contents (contacts, messages, images, videos, etc.)
Step 1. Getting things ready
Download & Extract and Install USB Drivers 1.5.20.
Download & Extract Odin v3.07.
Download CF-Auto-Root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar.md5 (make sure you get a file with .md5 extension).
Step 2. Connection
Run Odin on your PC (as administrator).
Turn off your phone.
Keeping the volume down and home button pressed, turn on your phone.
Get into download mode by pressing volume up after you are asked on the phone screen.
After all the above, connect phone with USB cable to PC.
One of the box will turn yellow and confirm that the phone is connected
Step 3. Root (KNOX will show change in counter, but you can always reset that when you need to claim warranty)
Choose PDA in Odin and select the .md5 file extracted in step 1 (don't change anything else in odin)
Press “Start”, the process will complete in few seconds and phone will automatically restart.
Congrats!! You rooted your phone, you will get a SuperSu app in the app drawer.
Step 4. Custom Recovery
In Odin choose PDA and select any of the two recovery as per your need:
twrp-2.8.7.0-ha3g.tar
OR
n900-cwm6.0.7.0.tar (philz zip file is not odin compatible, you can flash it within the recovery)
the press “Start”
Step 4.1 Full Backup (Similar to Restore Point - only after flashed a custom recovery)
Turn off the phone
Keeping the volume up and home button pressed, turn on the phone, you will get to recovery.
Go to Backup & Restore and choose backup to sdcard or backup to extSdCard (will take about 10-15 minutes)
Now you have a restore point, you can go back to this state whenever you want.
Step 5. Flashing a new ROM (if you want to)
Although you must always refer the individual ROM thread as they may have some different steps, but this is a general way to flash a ROM
Download the ROM (zip file) and copy to internal/external storage on your phone.
Turn off the phone
Keeping the volume up and home button pressed, turn on the phone, you will get to recovery.
Follow as per your choice of clean or dirty flash (in the Note)
Then choose install zip, select your ROM, then “yes”
reboot the phone.
Done. You have a new ROM
Note: Clean install/flash means - wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (sometimes wipe system too) then install ROM.
Dirty install/flash means – direct install without wiping any partition
Step 6. Install Xposed -only for 5.0 or 5.0.2 ROMS (if you want to, you will need a deodexed rom, won't work on stock odexed roms)
Download the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4 & xposed-v65-sdk21-arm-arter97-V5-generic and copy both the files to your phone (internal or sd-card).
Install the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk but don't run the app.
Restart your phone into Recovery Mode. (turn off then pressing volume up + home and turn on)
choose install a zip, select the xposed-v65-sdk21-arm-arter97-V5-generic.zip or xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-exynos.zip
reboot your phone. (you will get android is upgrading which will take a while)
Step 7. Revert to stock with KNOX counter as 0x0 and system state as Official (you can claim warranty comfortably)
a. Download and Extract the bootloader.zip
b. Run Odin
c. Turn off your phone.
d. Keeping the volume down and home button pressed, turn on your phone.
e. Get into download mode by pressing volume up after you are asked on the phone screen.
f. Connect phone with USB cable to PC.
g. Choose PDA in Odin and select the Bootloader.tar file. (don't change anything else on odin)
h. Press “Start”, the process will complete in few seconds and phone will automatically restart.
i. Go to download mode and check if the Knox has turned back to 0.
j. Now choose PDA on odin and select the official firmware (download from the above provided link) and press Start
k. After completion of the process let the device start but don't setup the device, just turn it off.
l. Reboot to stock recovery by pressing vol up + home + power and wipe data/cache and flash the firmware again, once flashing the firmware is completed enter download mode and check if current binary and system status has turned to official. If not repeat the process from step j.
Credits & References:
1. Reference Guide to Reset KNOX thanks to @RuchRha
2. Reference to all the three recoveries thanks to @uzairabdulmajeed
3. SamMobile for stock firmware links
4. OdinDownloads for odin and drivers
5. Working Xposed for 5.0 & 5.0.2 based roms thanks to @arter97 (i have not tried newer versions)
6. Thanks to the whole XDA Community, we all are connected because of it.
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Changes:
Added new Xposed v75 link that works with the latest stock firmware - N900ZSUEBOK3 (deodexed), as previous version was giving boot loop with alexega deodexed rom.
For the 5.0.1/5.0.2 based aurora roms (s6/note5) port you can use previous version provided (v65) and the apk is the same - XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4
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thnks i was just not rooting my new 3 days old note 3 just because of knox warranty issue, thnks for helping, rooted my phone. just wanna b sure that will i get knox 0 if i wanted?
raman99311 said:
thnks i was just not rooting my new 3 days old note 3 just because of knox warranty issue, thnks for helping, rooted my phone. just wanna b sure that will i get knox 0 if i wanted?
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yes, you can get the KNOX to 0 whenever you want (there is nothing like hardware fuse). i have done that thrice
just download the bootloader file and the original firmware.
Also you can check out the referenced thread, users have posted their knox status photos
kaliyaakakallu1 said:
Step 6. Install Xposed -only for 5.0 or 5.0.2 ROMS (if you want to)
Download the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4 & xposed-v65-sdk21-arm-arter97-V5-generic and copy both the files to your phone (internal or sd-card).
Install the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk but don't run the app.
Restart your phone into Recovery Mode. (turn off then pressing volume up + home and turn on)
choose install a zip, select the xposed-v65-sdk21-arm-arter97-V5-generic.zip
reboot your phone. (you will get android is upgrading which will take a while)
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Can xposed run on odex stock TW, sir? Or cook, or only deodex stock? Thanks sir!
sieuan said:
Can xposed run on odex stock TW, sir? Or cook, or only deodex stock? Thanks sir!
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xposed runs only on deodexed rom mate.
i will add this to the post.
i tried using this method, knox turned zero but the system status remains to custom. i am flashing stock rom using odin. any help?
edit : tried the whole process again and the system status turned to official , thanks
I keep getting stuck on the PIT thing then Complete(Write) fail error happens. I have repartition unticked and install then removed KIES for the driver. It's for SM-N900.
Razraffion said:
I keep getting stuck on the PIT thing then Complete(Write) fail error happens. I have repartition unticked and install then removed KIES for the driver. It's for SM-N900.
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You don't have to change anything in PIT, all you need to do is select PDA and choose the file.
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raman99311 said:
i tried using this method, knox turned zero but the system status remains to custom. i am flashing stock rom using odin. any help?
edit : tried the whole process again and the system status turned to official , thanks
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Yes, it always works for me too at the second time only
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kaliyaakakallu1 said:
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It was very helpful
Thank You
El Matpouly said:
It was very helpful
Thank You
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Good to hear that
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Lol know im thinking to buy an exynos note 3 and sell my snapdragon (due to knox reset)
Knox apps are working ?
xda_Noob. said:
Lol know im thinking to buy an exynos note 3 and sell my snapdragon (due to knox reset)
Knox apps are working ?
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Haha
Yes after reset, all knox system and app working great
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hello
How can i get bootloader for reset knox on my galaxy S6 model G920F.i need to reset knox from ox1 to 0x0
beka_soft said:
How can i get bootloader for reset knox on my galaxy S6 model G920F.i need to reset knox from ox1 to 0x0
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I have no idea about S6, you may ask in the s6 forum and there you might get your answer
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Great guide - helped me a lot with my first root - thanks!
thank you
you are the best
Changes:
Added new Xposed v75 link that works with the latest stock firmware - N900ZSUEBOK3 (deodexed), as previous version was giving boot loop with alexega deodexed rom.
For the 5.0.1/5.0.2 based aurora roms (s6/note5) port you can use previous version provided (v65) and the apk is the same - XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4
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Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. See the third post for exact supported model numbers. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !
CF-Root is the root for "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root.
Donate
CF-Root has been available for many devices and has clocked over 8 million downloads. This is not even counting custom ROMs that already include it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user has donated me $1...
What's installed
- SuperSU binary and APK
- Stock recovery
Installation and usage
Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.
If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).
Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away (see below) after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot (Play version only) or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.
Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.
Not included - Triangle Away
Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)
Not included - adbd Insecure
As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)
CF-Auto-Root homepage
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
CF-Auto-Root main thread
[CENTRAL] CF-Auto-Root
For requests for new roots and generic discussion - please keep device specific discussion in the thread you are viewing now.
ODIN Installation (detailed)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
- NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, hold VolUp+Power (for several seconds) to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it. Notice the 30 second comment above? For experienced users, the entire process indeed takes only 30 seconds!
You may now optionally want to install and run Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.
Download
2013.05.20 --- CF-Auto-Root
SuperSU: v1.30
Download:
GT-P5100: CF-Auto-Root-espresso10rf-espresso10rfxx-gtp5100.zip
GT-P5110: CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip
GT-P5113: CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113.zip
SGH-I497: CF-Auto-Root-espresso10att-espresso10uc-samsungsghi497.zip
SGH-T779: CF-Auto-Root-espresso10tmo-espresso10tmo-sght779.zip
--- History ---
2013.05.20: SuperSU v1.30
2013.02.20: SuperSU v1.05
2012.12.02: SuperSU v0.98
2012.10.26: SuperSU v0.96
Thanks a lot Chainfire :good:
This makes it a lot easier rooting the Tab.
Will try it out right away
Samsung P5100
Used CF-Root on my P1000 when you made that available. Now have just used your CF-Root for Tab 2 on my P5100. As usual excellent work and also just bought Triangle Away from the Play store. Thanks Chainfire for doing this for us.
Great, I will post the results tomorrow
Root
I have to be honest, no full rooted device...
Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN, and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.
So the Weltwon method is still my root..
But TriangleAway v2.15 works on 4.03.+ 4.04. + 4.1.1 THANKYOU.
Working good!
THANKSS
thx lot
@chainfire. My is 5110 rooted already other the latest aokp M1 JB
But I've one problem; my boot logo won't show up anymore.
Boot logo espresso10.jpg fails to draw
When I flash this file will this reset that boot logo?
Thanks in advance!!
Verstuurd van mijn GT-P5110 met Tapatalk
It's possible to reinstall CWMManager.apk on P5110 ?
Hi‚ can i flash this CF-Auto-Root in Mobile Odin in same time with a new ROM ? Or should i flash the ROM first and then CF-Auto-Root ? Thanks for your answer.
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
I have updated all the CF-Auto-Root downloads. The scripts have been slightly improved, the roboto font is now used, and SuperSU has been updated to v0.98 !
There is no need to flash the updated version if you are currently successfully rooted (you'll have gotten the latest SuperSU from Google Play updates already).
Chainfire said:
2012.12.04 --- CF-Auto-Root
SuperSU: v0.99
Download:
GT-P5110: CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip
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Will this work with the new Jelly Bean update?
flykthewiz said:
Will this work with the new Jelly Bean update?
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I have updated my tab with this link and my tab is rooted with this CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip-file
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aritzilla said:
If I root with this tool
Is it possible to unroot?
How can I have unroot?
Thanks and sorry my bad english
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In superSU setting, there are an opinion for remove root. Not tested with Tap2 but it was worked for SGS2.
Send via my GT I9100 using Tapatalk2,
1st ROM RB 3.2
2nd ROM RR 3.1.2
Siyah 5.0.1, SuperSU pro
Vreestyle said:
@chainfire. My is 5110 rooted already other the latest aokp M1 JB
But I've one problem; my boot logo won't show up anymore.
Boot logo espresso10.jpg fails to draw
When I flash this file will this reset that boot logo?
Thanks in advance!!
Verstuurd van mijn GT-P5110 met Tapatalk
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i just want to be clear on this, because i dont have experience with samsung devices. i just got the p5113 (potentially not keeping it, but if i do) and it came with 4.1.1. so here are the steps as i understand it to get a custom rom going.
1. run through the cf autoroot steps as outlined in OP
2. download ROM manager app from play store, and flash latest touch recovery through that.
3. flash custom rom + gapps from there.
please let me know if any of that is incorrect. thanks!
Flashed via Odin 1.85 the HK 4.1.1 onto my Tab 2 10.1. Then rooted with CF Auto-Root. Worked a dream.
I've got an odd problem. Although I've been rootingfor years (GS1, GS2, GS3 and now Note 2) and very familiar with ODIN. But my Tab wont go into Download mode via power/volme up. I can go to the stock recovery from power/volume down but not to download mode. Any ideas what Sammy has done and how to circumvent?
EDIT:
Started working now after the 4.1.1update. But the one click is now ;(
This is the guide for updating to 4.3 from stock unrooted state or while having a custom rom on it.
Many people have suffered bootlops or worse issues when trying to update to 4.2.2. Alright. Thisthread will also be used for helping people who hace bricked their devices and i will actively help whenever i can.
This process is quite tedious for unpatient people so stay away from the thread if you cant follow all the steps.
Pre-requisites:
Galaxy S4 I9500 (exynos/octa)
odin version 3.09 (attached to 2nd post)
A stock 4.3 firmware package (take it from firmware thread)
cwm 6.0.4.4 by S.a.M.e.R_d (for root users) link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489234
adonis.pit (8.94 gb) (attached to 2nd post)
cf autoroot(for root users) link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615
Degrated Shadow's KNOX Remover.zip script (attached to the post
some patience and brain (no links for these .. lol.. cant attach either)
Scenario 1: You aren't rooted and have all the status's official and old bootloader on 4.2.2
Best way for you is to connect to the kies and download and update and install it through kies.
Do not download otas.
For some people it gives bootlopping error and for some it just works alright. It bootlop'ed for my brother but not for my friend who were on same stock firmwares and all.
if it is bootlopping now
1. Go to recovery (when phone is switched off press power butoon+volume up+home button)
2. Wipe Data/Factory Reset (this will wipe your data and its necessary because now you cant downgrade without triggering you warranty bit)
Scenario 2: You are on prerooted stock firmware.
Download the 4.3 firmware package(with 4 files)
Set the drivers up on windows
1. Open Odin v3.09
2. Put appropriate files in AP BL CP CSC
AP=previously PDA
BL=bootloader
CP=Modem
CSC=file starting with CSC
3. Download the adonis it and put it in pit.
4. Connect device in download mode (when phone is switched off press and hold power button+volume down+home button)
Voila you are done.
Scenario 3: You are rooted and are on custom roms or a custom pit (adonis_c.pit comes with 11.82 gb storage which is incompatible with 4.3 firmwares.
1. Flash pit seperately without the firmware package in odin v3.09
2. Perform a battery pull then put the battery back
3. Go into download mode (when phone is switched off press and hold power button+volume down+home button).
4. Flash the 4 package file
AP=previously PDA
BL=bootloader
CP=Modem
CSC=file starting with CSC
5. Flash cf autoroot by chainfire by putting it in AP
let it root and install stock recovery
6. Go back to download mode and install GT-I9500-CWM-6.0.4.4.tar Build #1 as AP
Step 7 and following are to be followed for using custom roms although they arent available at the time this is posted. wanam has relesed 3.0 but is a test rom
7. Boot back into recovery and go to mounts and storage
Format everything except the ext sd card
8. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache(in advanced menu in cwm)
this whole step might seem unnecessary but always be at the safer side
9. Install the custom rom and boot back into android
10. Flash the KNOX remover script by me
11. YOU are good to go
Voila you are done
NOW FOR ROOT USERS
after setting up all accounts and stuff
1. Go to play store.
2. Update supersu.
3. Open supersu and install the binaries.
4. Flash the KNOX remover script by me OR Install Titanium Backup link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
5. Freeze or delete all knox crap. ( I prefer deleting).
6. Reboot.
Now you are set and ready to install all the apps and root is working.
Scenario 4: you are on 4.3. want to flash a custom rom. and dont care about warranty.
1. Flash CF autoroot by chainfire/ Flash latest perseus kernel
2. Then power off. go to download mode (power button+Home button+volume down)(
3. Flash cwm 6.0.4.4
4. Flash any custom rom you want now from recovery. but remember to format system atleast once before that.
Credits: @Chainfire ( for cf autoroot)
@S.a.M.e.R_d (for cwm 6.0.4.4
@wanam (for explaining that the security policy is hardcoded into the kernel)
@nickboy360 (He will also help people in my absence because of boards)
@runedrune (for solving my doubts in day to day life)
Samsung (for knox crap, painful security policy, irritating enforcing mode of selinux, and the smoothest ever touchwiz ROM)
Alright. SO this thread will be used for hel;ping people who have soft bricked their devices or similar issues like not getting root or sound problems
My friend @nickboy360 is going to help you all in my absence although he will buzz me when there is a confusing case.
This place wont stand for spammes and they will be reported.
Peace
all the attachments are here
Dude you seriously made my ****ing day !!!! I LOVE YOU !!!!!! I have been cracking my head since i tried to boot rom !!!!!! YIPPI A kingCobra 4.3 is soon to be realesed . AGAIN I LOVE YOU . Rated 5 stars and shared
S.a.M.e.R_d said:
Dude you seriously made my ****ing day !!!! I LOVE YOU !!!!!! I have been cracking my head since i tried to boot rom !!!!!! YIPPI A kingCobra 4.3 is soon to be realesed . AGAIN I LOVE YOU . Rated 5 stars and shared
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thanks and please share your recovery here too when it is updated.
thanks in advance
Degrated Shadow said:
thanks and please share your recovery here too when it is updated.
thanks in advance
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No problem bro
BTW I will request this thread to be posted on XDA news i imagine noobs with out you .
I booted the rom with odin but not with my custom boot loop . As soon as i het home it will be test test test .
Why is there a need for the PIT file?
Simonetti2011 said:
Why is there a need for the PIT file?
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Because by using pit file you can restore partitions to their correct size or automatically fix any partition error
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i cant freeze knox services(there are 5). Its only on donation versions. Any ideas?
royts2007 said:
i cant freeze knox services(there are 5). Its only on donation versions. Any ideas?
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download a root app
navigate to /system/apps
delete everything you find related to knox.
Degrated Shadow said:
download a root app
navigate to /system/apps
delete everything you find related to knox.
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Can i have a link? And u sure its safe?
royts2007 said:
Can i have a link? And u sure its safe?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
perfectly safe.
dont go on a deleting rampage of other apks without asking thoug.
u see the word knox u select and delete it without a hitch
Degrated Shadow said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
perfectly safe.
dont go on a deleting rampage of other apks without asking thoug.
u see the word knox u select and delete it without a hitch
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Thank you it worked.
What about KLMSAggent.apk/odex ? Delete both of them too?
i have problem with my s4
after i flash pit and stock room, then i flash cfroot, them 6.044, after all of them i install wanam3 from cwm, reboot, after "SAMSUNG S4 i9500" text then blank.. all black... may u help me?
deadball80 said:
i have problem with my s4
after i flash pit and stock room, then i flash cfroot, them 6.044, after all of them i install wanam3 from cwm, reboot, after "SAMSUNG S4 i9500" text then blank.. all black... may u help me?
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format all the things in mounts and storage in recovery except the ext sd card and install wanam 3.0 again.
you will be good. And follow the zteps carefully
royts2007 said:
Thank you it worked.
What about KLMSAggent.apk/odex ? Delete both of them too?
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Yes delete the .odex files too only for knox and klmsagent.apk
hi, is there a "standard" 4.3 firmware I can use as my country hasn't released 4.3 yet? XFE (South Africa) is currently only on 4.2.2.
mattdt said:
hi, is there a "standard" 4.3 firmware I can use as my country hasn't released 4.3 yet? XFE (South Africa) is currently only on 4.2.2.
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You can use the India or russian version
Can I restore a nandroid backup I made in 4.2.2 after updating to 4.3?
Guys I have installed the Russian official coming from arrows rom. Everything went well and I'm running 4.3 successfully. I now want to install wanams 4.3 but I'm not sure what the adonis.pit file is for? I have the I9500 32gb... do I just copy wanam to my sd and flash through recovery?
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atsavlis said:
Guys I have installed the Russian official coming from arrows rom. Everything went well and I'm running 4.3 successfully. I now want to install wanams 4.3 but I'm not sure what the adonis.pit file is for? I have the I9500 32gb... do I just copy wanam to my sd and flash through recovery?
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root with cf root
flash cwm 6.0.4.4 in AP
go to recovery
format everything under mounts and storage menu ecpet ext sd card
flash wanam 3.0
OP updated with a knox remover script by me.
enjoy!!!!
**You can begin the following process from any 4.4.x Build/ROM or higher but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW.
**Caution!** The following process is only for the AT&T I337 S4 Variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Downloads:
- I337_OK2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
- I337_OK2_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM.zip
Attention! Set your screen timeout to 10mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set Reboot setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I337_OK2_Bootloader.tar.md5 using Odin's PDA/AP slot. Done!
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the AT&T splash screen for about 1 - 2 minutes (15 - 20 mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional:
- I337_OK2_TetherAddOn.zip
- I337_OC3_Batch_Debloater (Customizable)
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+), root with Towelroot, then proceed with the above process.
5. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits:
@Chainfire
Awesome
Amazing! you done it again @muniz_ri downloaded and installed perfectly!
Is there a way to root without having to flash back to nj4? I'm already on OC3 and a non-odin method like on nj4 would be pretty nice.
muniz_ri said:
Instructions:
1. Extract the I337_OC3_Stock_Rooted_Backup from the .rar archive and place it into the following folder: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx, fyi...the name of this folder will vary. If the folder does not already exist you must first use safestrap to create a nandroid backup and Safestrap will create the folder for you.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Wipe" then "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
3. From the main menu press "Restore," then select and restore the I337_OC3_Stock_Rooted_Backup.
4. Once complete from the main menu press "Reboot," then reboot into "Download" mode.
5. Last, flash the I337_OC3_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+) and reboot. Done!
Upon reboot the Safestrap Recovery splash screen will flash a few times before pausing on the AT&T splash screen for about 2 minutes before completely rebooting. **You will no longer be able to access Safestrap Recovery from 5.0 (see notes below for workaround)**
Optional Tethering AddOn:
1. Place the I337_OC3_TetherAddOn onto your ext-sdcard.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Install," then select and install the I337_OC3_TetherAddOn(Do not wipe prior to flashing!).
3. Reboot. Done!
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OC3 (BusyBox is also pre-installed).
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to 5.0. However you can access Safestrap recovery by flashing back the I337_NJ4_Stock_Kernel (reflash the I337_OC3_Stock_Kernel once you are done using Safestrap).
4. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
Credits:
@Apoplectic1 - for capturing the OTA update.
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Muniz you are great you are genius, but i'm lol nothing to do with this kinda great work so, please a little explain to me
I am a crazy fan of you and of course you great work
i have an AT&T i337UCUFNJ4 unrooted (may be because rootchecker.apk shows root access is not properly installed on this device) so it somehow means that i am on stock firmware but unfortunatly i live in a country where ATT has no existance so, no AT&T SIM card or so, now i want to update my phone to LOOOOOOOOLIpop
Please tell me if i have no roooted phone and no working safestraf in it what can i do please,
i
how do i update if i am on unrooted NJ4?
talvigi said:
Muniz you are great you are genius, but i'm lol nothing to do with this kinda great work so, please a little explain to me
I am a crazy fan of you and of course you great work
i have an AT&T i337UCUFNJ4 unrooted (may be because rootchecker.apk shows root access is not properly installed on this device) so it somehow means that i am on stock firmware but unfortunatly i live in a country where ATT has no existance so, no AT&T SIM card or so, now i want to update my phone to LOOOOOOOOLIpop
Please tell me if i have no roooted phone and no working safestraf in it what can i do please,
i
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onisleeve said:
how do i update if i am on unrooted NJ4?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
Noob Alert!
Elated to hear about that the Lollipop update for ATT S4 is out.
Newbie here ! I own an ATT S4 running Official jelly bean, Its rooted & unlocked so that I can use here in India. Can anyone help me how do I got about with the upgrade with losing the unlock?
Do I need a custom ROM like TWRP ?
or any links to guides to how to go about it.
muniz_ri said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
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dude, thanks for your reply,
i guess i was not clear, i am unrooted on NJ4 and need to remain unrooted to 5.0
I use GOOD for Enterprise for work email hence the need to remain unrooted.
onisleeve said:
dude, thanks for your reply,
i guess i was not clear, i am unrooted on NJ4 and need to remain unrooted to 5.0
I use GOOD for Enterprise for work email hence the need to remain unrooted.
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Here After We Can Update Our AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Software Update Via .. ADB Sideload
We Can Use This Method To Update Our Phone :
1) Install Samsung USB Drivers
2) Start Samsung Recovery [ Volume Up + Home + Power ]
3) Select " Apply Update From The ADB "
4) On PC : Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot Software ... Then Put The Update File (ZIP) On Same Folder
5) Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot : After Type : - adb sideload FILE NAME.zip
5) Update Successfully.
You Will LOSING OUR DATA OR CONFIGURATION
Here OTA 5.0.1 Update :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
ashishk2 said:
Elated to hear about that the Lollipop update for ATT S4 is out.
Newbie here ! I own an ATT S4 running Official jelly bean, Its rooted & unlocked so that I can use here in India. Can anyone help me how do I got about with the upgrade with losing the unlock?
Do I need a custom ROM like TWRP ?
or any links to guides to how to go about it.
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Iam from India too! ?
BhavyaBirla said:
Iam from India too! ��
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Are ya trying to upgrade to Lollipop too ?
Hello guys,
I am also from india with S4 AT&T i337 (NJ4) and downloading this rom.
i will update u guys after flashing
ashishk2 said:
Are ya trying to upgrade to Lollipop too ?
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Me too.. But I'll have to wait to download this! Where are yo u guys from?
gdjindal said:
Hello guys,
I am also from india with S4 AT&T i337 (NJ4) and downloading this rom.
i will update u guys after flashing
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Hay guys I too not in the US so having an OTA update is indeed impossible, and my i337UCUFNJ4 is also not rooted ( i have tried many times but failed to root) and yet i want to update my phone to lollipop can you guys please tell me what to do next after i download the OTA update from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
waiting for your simple and step to step guide
thanks
Thanks
talvigi said:
Hay guys I too not in the US so having an OTA update is indeed impossible, and my i337UCUFNJ4 is also not rooted ( i have tried many times but failed to root) and yet i want to update my phone to lollipop can you guys please tell me what to do next after i download the OTA update from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
waiting for your simple and step to step guide
thanks
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Manually Flash OC3 -- Lollipop 5.0.1 -- Update via Stock Recovery
1. Copy 2400258.zip to your External SdCard
2. Unplug and power off phone
3. Boot into Stock Recovery
--- press and hold BOTH power and volume up buttons
--- when you see the blue "RECOVERY BOOTING..." message in the top left corner, release power button
--- when you see the android guy, release volume up button
4. Select "apply update from external storage"
5. Browse to location of 2400258.zip and select it
6. Phone will reboot when complete.
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@jack_ssl can I follow the instruction from JB to Lollipop ?
jack_ssl said:
Manually Flash OC3 -- Lollipop 5.0.1 -- Update via Stock Recovery
1. Copy 2400258.zip to your External SdCard
2. Unplug and power off phone
3. Boot into Stock Recovery
--- press and hold BOTH power and volume up buttons
--- when you see the blue "RECOVERY BOOTING..." message in the top left corner, release power button
--- when you see the android guy, release volume up button
4. Select "apply update from external storage"
5. Browse to location of 2400258.zip and select it
6. Phone will reboot when complete.
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Well Thanks Jack_ssl, if it is so easy to do it i would really really laugh at myself not because i didn't know that all, becuase i really don't know that all but i will be happy enough that i may go crazy and laugh. waiting for my download to be completed its almost 72% now
BUt one thing the file "2400258.zip" where does it come from is it the unzipped file name of 5.0update.zip or i'll have to grab it from somewhere i don't know yet?
Yes
ashishk2 said:
@jack_ssl can I follow the instruction from JB to Lollipop ?
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Yes .. But One Thing First Kitkat Then After Lollipop ... Ok ...:laugh:
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talvigi said:
Well Thanks Jack_ssl, if it is so easy to do it i would really really laugh at myself not because i didn't know that all, becuase i really don't know that all but i will be happy enough that i may go crazy and laugh. waiting for my download to be completed its almost 72% now
BUt one thing the file "2400258.zip" where does it come from is it the unzipped file name of 5.0update.zip or i'll have to grab it from somewhere i don't know yet?
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Yes , Unzip First U Will Get 2400258.cfg .. Just Change Extension .cfg to .zip ... Then Put into the extsDcard ....
jack_ssl said:
Yes .. But One Thing First Kitkat Then After Lollipop ... Ok ...:laugh:
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Yes , Unzip First U Will Get 2400258.cfg .. Just Change Extension .cfg to .zip ... Then Put into the extsDcard ....
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Doing it in the name of God and by the great work of you all guys but most perfectly you Jack, Thanks a lot
install/sdcard,,,,,
finding update package,,,,,
opening update package,,,,
verifiing update package,,,,,
insalling update,,,,,
verifying current system,,,,
removing unneeded files,,,,,
patching system files,,,,,,
patching NON-HLOS.bin img,,,,,
patching modem.bin img,,,,,,
fulll patching boot.img img,,,
package boot.img ,,,
and many more
install from sdcard complete
in the medal it showed two or more red lines of writing too cut started,
i noticed the samsung logo changed and now its the ATT logo for a minut let me wait for a cuple of minuts more
Oh yes the chage has shown its face it is the new thing i was waiting for
thanks Jack_ssl it work like charm , the method you told me works
and i am sorry Apoplectic1 you actually did the great job first by fetching the ota update thanks a lot.
[How-to] Root your SM-N920P Device - all versions
*** WARNING ***
Installing Custom Recovery WILL trip knox.
You will no longer have the ability to use Android Pay, EVER, and your warranty may become void.
Stage 1
Preparing the stock rom
** This is REQUIRED
• In the stock rom, turn on developer mode, enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock
• Settings>>>about device>>> scroll to bottom and tap build number 8 times
now press back button once and tap developer options...
• Toggle on both USB debugging and OEM Unlock.
[WARNING] Do not EVER turn these off or your phone will not boot and you will be forced to reflash back to factory build with odin.
Stage 2
Install TWRP Custom Recovery with Odin
• Download Odin, TWRP custom recovery tar & also current SuperSU or Magisk flashable zip
Root Methods:
SuperSU sytemless root flashable zip (twrp flashable version)
or
Magisk - Root & Universal Systemless Interface [Android 5.0+]
Odin:
Odin for download mode
TWRP Custom Recoveries:
TWRP Download Links
- Please note that not all versions of TWRP are compatible with all versions of Android
• Copy the SuperSU or Magisk zip to internal storage for later
• Extract Odin zip-file on pc
• Power down the phone
• Open Odin on pc
• Boot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
• Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
• Add the recovery file to AP / PDA (depending on version of Odin)
• Make sure re-partition & Auto Reboot are NOT ticked
• Click the start button and let the Odin flash complete
Stage 3
• Boot the phone into Recovery Mode
- Press and hold volume down+power to reboot and as soon as the phone screen flashes, press and hold Home+Power+Volume Up buttons
to get into recovery. The timing has to be right but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it.
• If TWRP asks, the answer is yes, swipe to allow modifications. It will only ask you this once (unless internal storage ever gets wiped).
• Install SuperSU or Magisk zip, let the phone boot, it may reboot once or twice while it configures the phone.
The short version:
I know the above looks complicated, but we only need to do two things...
1. Install custom recovery with Odin
2. Install SuperSU or Magisk zip in custom recovery
Additonal Links
DOWNLOAD LINK FOR ALL STOCK FACTORY BUILDS
For going back to stock. Extract zip and flash with Odin
Note:
Flashing the PJ2 firmware blocks going back to ANY earlier versions.
Custom Kernels
Sprint Galaxy Note5 Original Android Development
I cant see the files of the firmwares, can someone help me? I need the latest version
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renehd2 said:
I cant see the files of the firmwares, can someone help me? I need the latest version
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why, you don't have this phone do you?
Yeah i have a sprint galaxy note 5 but after rooting ans installing xposed, i restarted the phone and now it doesn't boot up not even in recovery, it just enter the download mod so i want to flash the stock firmware again to see if it fix it, hopefully ?
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renehd2 said:
Yeah i have a sprint galaxy note 5 but after rooting ans installing xposed, i restarted the phone and now it doesn't boot up not even in recovery, it just enter the download mod so i want to flash the stock firmware again to see if it fix it, hopefully ?
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Ok, but I don't understand about not seeing firmware. Download to computer or use a different browser. Maybe mediafire is blocked where you are?
tdunham said:
Ok, but I don't understand about not seeing firmware. Download to computer or use a different browser. Maybe mediafire is blocked where you are?
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I opened it with chrome and was able to see the files, i was using the stocksamsung browser and it wasn'tshowing the files, but i already downloaded the newest firmware and restore my note 5..
Thanks [emoji2]
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This method is definitely working with PG1? I can't get it to work. I follow the steps in ODIN and it seems to take and the phone immediately reboots. I try do VOL UP POWER HOME as soon as the first screen pops up after flashing TWRP but it always just does a regular reboot. Then, if I power off the phone and Boot the phone with VOL UP HOME POWER it will boot into recovery but the stock recovery. I'm missing something small here or PG1 isn't rootable. Thats the conclusion I've come to
SantinoInc said:
This method is definitely working with PG1? I can't get it to work. I follow the steps in ODIN and it seems to take and the phone immediately reboots. I try do VOL UP POWER HOME as soon as the first screen pops up after flashing TWRP but it always just does a regular reboot. Then, if I power off the phone and Boot the phone with VOL UP HOME POWER it will boot into recovery but the stock recovery. I'm missing something small here or PG1 isn't rootable. Thats the conclusion I've come to
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The instructions say to uncheck reboot.
tdunham said:
The instructions say to uncheck reboot.
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Skooled by TD once again! You're right, I didn't follow the instructions as closely as I thought I did! Got into TWRP!
Nice.
@SantinoInc
So I am assuming you were able to root PG1? Were you able to install MOAR 4.1 with PG1? Does the hotspot work?
I am getting my Note 5 in a couple days and don't know what version is on there but Im already reading up and getting ready to customize this bad boy!
Mahalo!
I'm trying to restore back to stock and i must be missing something, after odin and i reboot it it starts to install and goes up to about 40% then it starts erasing and boots ups to the failed android symbol. what am i missing? should i check repartition in odin to see if that fixes it?
@tdunham do you have the latest firmware for h
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Thanks @tdunham very much appreciated.
I recently (about a weem ago), unrooted and went to stock because I picked up a gear s2 and couldn't get it to work with your 8/28/16 latest and greatest Rom. Since then I feel like the Gear Manager just wasn't up to date.
Re rooting here in the next hour and am glad you put this together because I miss your Rom so much!
Love the guide. You're the best Dev the Note 5 users have.
Been out of the loop for a while guys. I come back and my phone is way outdated. Is bh9 the newest firmware. I tried Samobile but my phone isn't working so good
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there was an update yesterday, BPJ2
ycats said:
there was an update yesterday, BPJ2
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It's been out for a while.
Just a heads up, updating to PJ2 locks the firmware at that level.
You will not be able to flash any of the available stock firmware tarballs with odin and the PJ2 tarball is not available yet and may not be for a while.
tdunham said:
It's been out for a while.
Just a heads up, updating to PJ2 locks the firmware at that level.
You will not be able to flash any of the available stock firmware tarballs with odin and the PJ2 tarball is not available yet and may not be for a while.
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Does it do any other nasty things?
tdunham said:
It's been out for a while.
Just a heads up, updating to PJ2 locks the firmware at that level.
You will not be able to flash any of the available stock firmware tarballs with odin and the PJ2 tarball is not available yet and may not be for a while.
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I am on PJ2, can i still root and install custom rom and/or custom kernal on my stock note5? Does this just mean if i run into problems that i wont beable to go back to stock? Should i wait or is it safe for me to flash my phone?
chrisr713 said:
I am on PJ2, can i still root and install custom rom and/or custom kernal on my stock note5? Does this just mean if i run into problems that i wont beable to go back to stock? Should i wait or is it safe for me to flash my phone?
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Yes everything still works. Installing custom recovery will trip knox, nothing new there but tripping knox kills off the ability to use Pay, always has so nothing new there either. I may release a TWRP flashable version of stock PH9 but no going back using odin to stock once on PJ2 until a full tarball is released of that version. It could take a month or more before we see it (PJ2); full tar releases are always very slow to release.
How to "downgrade" to Kitkat on lollipop (PB1 bootloader) NCG Safestrap Working
If you took the OTA for lollipop (PB1) you are no longer able to downgrade to any version of kitkat with a standard tar it will fail because of a tripped qfuse but this way you can pretty much downgrade to kitkat. You will just have PB1 bootloader.
FYI I did this on a CID 11 locked bootloader Verizon S5
1. Download these files
NCG Kernel: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612346 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Modem: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612348 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Stock Tar: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612350 (Tar is in .zip file)
Towelroot apk: https://Towelroot.com/
Get safestrap from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
2.
-Open flashfire grant it root access then click the plus in the bottom right hand corner and click flash firmware package choose the NCGStocktar.md5
-make sure boot, recovery, system and cache are selected make sure modem firmware and firmware are unchecked then click the checkmark
-look for process cache click it and uncheck Enable and allow cache wipe then click the check mark
-click everroot and uncheck inject SuperSu
-then click Reboot and choose Download
- then click the plus again and choose wipe make sure System Data, 3rd Party apps, dalvik cache, cache partition, cache partition format
-Click and hold on wipe and drag it above flash firmware package
-then click flash and click ok when it says it will go black for a second if its black for more than a minute pull the battery and retry
3.
-once in download mode open Odin on PC (if it doesnt go to download and attempts to boot pull battery and manually go into download)
-verify the device shows up under ID:COM
-now click options and uncheck auto reboot
-now choose NCG stock kernel in ap slot and click start this will flash the kitkat kernel
-when its done unplug the phone from the computer and pull the battery
-then when the battery is back in hold volume down, home and power all together until you see download mode
-click reset in odin then select the NCG Stock Modem in ap slot then click start
-when odin is finished the device should reboot and attempt to boot kitkat
4.
-when kitkat is booted download towelroot from the phone or copy it from the pc to your phone and install the apk
-open towel root and click make it rain it should say no reboot required
-now download supersu from playstore
-open it and click update su binary then click reboot
-now donwload busybox from the play store and install it
-now download the safestrap NCG apk file install it open it and accept the license agreement now click install safestrap
-then click reboot to recovery it should reboot your phone to safestrap
Thanks @klabit87 and @al50 for helping me find and test this method.
Nice work and GREAT Thread to start for one's that don't know of this or the experience to do so or of completely the 'how-to-do'...:good:
What is the reason for Safestrap in this case? Is it necessary for just the downgrading to 4.4?
I used Safestrap some time ago to load a second rom on my S3. Does Safestrap have the same purpose for the S5?
Thank you very much. This is clearly written and should be easy to follow if I need to do so.
Bren123 said:
If you took the OTA for lollipop (PB1) you are no longer able to downgrade to any version of kitkat with a standard tar it will fail because of a tripped qfuse but this way you can pretty much downgrade to kitkat. You will just have PB1 bootloader.
FYI I did this on a CID 11 locked bootloader Verizon S5
1. Download these files
NCG Kernel: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612346 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Modem: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612348 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Stock Tar: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612350 (Tar is in .zip file)
Towelroot apk: https://Towelroot.com/
Get safestrap from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
2.
-Open flashfire grant it root access then click the plus in the bottom right hand corner and click flash firmware package choose the NCGStocktar.md5
-make sure boot, recovery, system and cache are selected make sure modem firmware and firmware are unchecked then click the checkmark
-look for process cache click it and uncheck Enable and allow cache wipe then click the check mark
-click everroot and uncheck inject SuperSu
-then click Reboot and choose Download
- then click the plus again and choose wipe make sure System Data, 3rd Party apps, dalvik cache, cache partition, cache partition format
-Click and hold on wipe and drag it above flash firmware package
-then click flash and click ok when it says it will go black for a second if its black for more than a minute pull the battery and retry
3.
-once in download mode open Odin on PC (if it doesnt go to download and attempts to boot pull battery and manually go into download)
-verify the device shows up under ID:COM
-now click options and uncheck auto reboot
-now choose NCG stock kernel in ap slot and click start this will flash the kitkat kernel
-when its done unplug the phone from the computer and pull the battery
-then when the battery is back in hold volume down, home and power all together until you see download mode
-click reset in odin then select the NCG Stock Modem in ap slot then click start
-when odin is finished the device should reboot and attempt to boot kitkat
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-when kitkat is booted download towelroot from the phone or copy it from the pc to your phone and install the apk
-open towel root and click make it rain it should say no reboot required
-now download supersu from playstore
-open it and click update su binary then click reboot
-now donwload busybox from the play store and install it
-now download the safestrap NCG apk file install it open it and accept the license agreement now click install safestrap
-then click reboot to recovery it should reboot your phone to safestrap
Thanks @klabit87 and @al50 for helping me find and test this method.
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this maybe an old thread want to ask am on pb1 lollipop cid 11 bootloader if i downgrade to kitkat will be able to upgrade back to llollipop since i wiil still have pb1 bootloader ? do i flash pb1 tar in odin to upgrade or theres another method to upgrade or i wiil be stuck with kitkat once downgraded . sorry for long text.
reubenm said:
this maybe an old thread want to ask am on pb1 lollipop cid 11 bootloader if i downgrade to kitkat will be able to upgrade back to llollipop since i wiil still have pb1 bootloader ? do i flash pb1 tar in odin to upgrade or theres another method to upgrade or i wiil be stuck with kitkat once downgraded . sorry for long text.
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You can restore back to PB1 just flash the tar in odin you won't be stuck on kitkat I no longer have my galaxy S5 but I can try to help you if you run into any issues.
radnor27 said:
What is the reason for Safestrap in this case? Is it necessary for just the downgrading to 4.4?
I used Safestrap some time ago to load a second rom on my S3. Does Safestrap have the same purpose for the S5?
Thank you very much. This is clearly written and should be easy to follow if I need to do so.
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Sorry I somehow missed your reply no it's not necessary for the downgrade it's just nice to have if you have a Verizon S5 that can't be unlocked.
Bren123 said:
You can restore back to PB1 just flash the tar in odin you won't be stuck on kitkat I no longer have my galaxy S5 but I can try to help you if you run into any issues.
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thanks for the reply mate will give it a shot tommorow and give feedback
Does this method work if OS was updated to MM (assuming I revert to LL first)?
Links for files listed in OP are no longer working - any idea where I can get them?
arficus said:
Does this method work if OS was updated to MM (assuming I revert to LL first)?
Links for files listed in OP are no longer working - any idea where I can get them?
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1. Yes.
2. Search for "ancg" string on androidfilehost.com.
bbsc said:
1. Yes.
2. Search for "ancg" string on androidfilehost.com.
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1... Great, thank you.
2... Done. No joy.
Been searching for other possibilities, finding only dead links to AFH.
AFH search for "ncg" shows:
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM.tar.md5
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM_NON-HLOS.tar.md5
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
Hmm, AFH search engine is quirky. Search for "NCG_Firmware" includes:
VRU1ANCG_FIRMWARE_ONLY.tar.md5
AFH search for G900V_NCG includes:
G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5
I'm hoping/guessing that (please correct me if I'm wrong):
"NCG Modem" [file from OP] = 20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM.tar.md5
"NCG Kernel" = G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip does not contain a tar, but directions in OP indicate firmware should be flashed via flashfire (vs odin for others), so I'm assuming that this can be flashed instead. So:
"NCG Stock Tar" = NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
Will these work? If yes I will post links to files.
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AFH search for "ncg" shows:
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM.tar.md5
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM_NON-HLOS.tar.md5
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
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I suggested searching for "ancg", not for "ncg".
You were supposed to find G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip - a stock firmware file.
Additional search for modem and kernel is not necessary because you can easily pull them from this stock firmware and pack into tar-files.
7zip will do this for you under Windows.
P.S.
Hmm, AFH search engine is quirky.
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It looks quirky, probably.
But as a good search engine it should index all those filenames somehow.
I suspect that it splits filenames in letter/non-letter points and indexes all those parts after this.
At least, this theory explains why searching for "ncg" and "ancg" produce completely different results.
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I suggested searching for "ancg", not for "ncg".
You were supposed to find G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip - a stock firmware file.
Additional search for modem and kernel is not necessary because you can easily pull them from this stock firmware and pack into tar-files.
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I did search for "ANCG" and I did find G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip.
I downloaded it and opened zip to see if it had separate tar files for modem and such. It's just one tar file, and given that I didn't know it was option to pull out individual components and tar them (nor do I know how to do this as I don't know file locations/names), I figured it wasn't correct file...
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I didn't know it was option to pull out individual components and tar them (nor do I know how to do this as I don't know file locations/names)
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ANCG_kernel.tar
ANCG_modem.tar
The links will be there till tomorrow.
bbsc said:
ANCG_kernel.tar
ANCG_modem.tar
The links will be there till tomorrow.
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Thank you.
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I just realized my fave KK rom requires 4.4.4. Will it work if I follow procedure in OP with NK2 components substituted?
arficus said:
I just realized my fave KK rom requires 4.4.4. Will it work if I follow procedure in OP with NK2 components substituted?
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I have not tried that but why not.
Will be interesting to hear from you.
Search AFH for "ANK2" and use 7zip archiver to deal with tar-files.
Bren123 said:
Sorry I somehow missed your reply no it's not necessary for the downgrade it's just nice to have if you have a Verizon S5 that can't be unlocked.
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Ah, I see. Thank you
I have searched all over and cannot find these files all links are dead.
Does anyone still have these ?
Thanks
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