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[Guide]How to mod a stock kernel (add adb root, init.d & bootanim support)

How to mod a stock kernel Tutorial (with Windows)
by: broodplank1337
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In this tutorial I will explain how to unsecure a kernel and how to add init.d / custom bootanimation support to a stock kernel, in this tutorial we will be using Cygwin as shell, with Dsixda's Android Kitchen.
Requirements:
- Cygwin with Packages and Dsixda's Android Kitchen
- JRE or JDK
- Winrar
- A stock Kernel
- Some common sense
Chapters:
1. Getting the kernel
2. Setting up Cygwin
3. Setting up the Kitchen
4. Modifying the Kernel
5. Testing results
Chapter 1. Getting the Kernel
Since the kernel that you are going to use is a stock kernel, it can be found within the latest stock firmware. for example for the i9001, I have this Odin flashable: "I9001XXKQE_I9001ATOKP3_I9001XXKPL_HOME.tar.md5". Open this file with Winrar and you will see the boot.img in there, just extract it and your currently done. It may also be a zImage!
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Chapter 2. Setting up Cygwin
The Cygwin package you downloaded needs to be extracted, the default folder of a Cygwin installation is: "C:\cygwin". This is recommended in most cases. Once unpacked navigate to the "home" folder. In this home folder you need to create a folder that has the same username as your current windows username. Once you made that folder you have to extract the contents of "kitchen.rar" to that folder. So you will get a folder structure like this: C:\cygwin\home\username\kitchen
Chapter 3. Setting up Kitchen
Go to the original_update folder (located in: C:\cygwin\home\username\kitchen) and open dummyrom.zip with Winrar, now move your own boot.img inside the zip and choose "Store" as compression, Press ok to update the archive. If you have an zImage instead, please remove the boot.img from the archive first. Now browse to the system folder inside the archive and replace the build.prop with a build.prop from your phone. Also choose "Store" as compression and update the archive.
Starting the Kitchen:
1. Open Cygwin (X:\Cygwin\Cygwin.bat)
2. Once loaded, enter: "cd kitchen" > Enter
3. now type "sh menu" The kitchen menu will now start...​
Setting up a working folder:
1. Press 1 > Enter
2. Press Enter and wait...
3. Choose (1) dummyrom.zip > Enter
4. Choose "y" > Enter > Enter a new name (I chose WORKING_KERNEL) > Enter
(now wait until the zip is extracted)
5. Choose 2 > Enter
6. Enter to return to main menu​
Chapter 4. Modifying the Kernel
Unsecuring the kernel (to use properly with ADB)
1. Press 2 > Enter (to add root permissions)
2. Press "s" > Enter (now wait until the process is done)
3. Press Enter to return to main menu​
Adding init.d support (for using startup scripts in /system/etc/init.d)
1. Press 0 > Enter
2. Press 17 > Enter (to add init.d support)
3. Enter "y" > Enter (now wait until the process is done)
4. Press Enter to return to main menu​
Adding custom bootanimation support
Since the bootanimation support is already inside the dummyrom.zip file, you don't need to add it again.
Chapter 5. Testing the results
Now you will find a working boot.img / zImage under: C:\cygwin\home\username\kitchen\WORKING_KERNEL\
You can copy this file directly to your phone but it won't have bootanimation support.
That's why you need to enter in the Kitchen menu:
1. Press 99 > Enter
2. Press 1 > Enter
3. Press "n" > Enter
4. Press "y" > Enter
5. Press "y" > Enter > "EnterANewZipName" > Enter
6. Now your cwm zip will be located at: C:\cygwin\home\username\kitchen\OUTPUT_ZIP​
The zip that can be found in the directory above can be flashable in CWM. Ejoy your own stock kernel with init.d/bootanimation support!

Great tutorial! Btw, this works also with cm9 kernels?
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Just joking.You should make a tutorial to teach.us how to make an overclocked kernel and so on.
Btw nice tutorial from a great dev.

RyanJWZ said:
Great tutorial! Btw, this works also with cm9 kernels?
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Thank you
And honestly I have no idea if it's working on CM9 kernels, I think it does work actually, you should give it a try
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Just joking.You should make a tutorial to teach.us how to make an overclocked kernel and so on.
Btw nice tutorial from a great dev.
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lol hehe, I wish I knew how to do that, If I knew that I would have posted a tutorial for sure . I'm totally inexperienced with coding kernels unfortunately
and thanks btw ^^
edit: added screenshots

how to check init.d work?

kingsonwongs said:
how to check init.d work?
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for example:
/system/etc/init.d/00test
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
su -c "echo "pass" > /sdcard/pass"
If a file called "pass" will appear on your sdcard it's working

this is more a tutorial for how to make a rom flashable for cwm with kitchen
bootanimation with kitchen is not working for me, had to modify the init.rc manually in boot.img. but you can use the kitchen for extract the boot.img.
however, the headline of this thread is a bit confusing, the tutorial is ok.
i guess, it is not complete.
for set up working folder, you will need
system.ext4.tar
cache.ext4.tar
boot.img
from a nandroid backup of your rom

texten said:
this is more a tutorial for how to make a rom flashable for cwm with kitchen
bootanimation with kitchen is not working for me, had to modify the init.rc manually in boot.img. but you can use the kitchen for extract the boot.img.
however, the headline of this thread is a bit confusing, the tutorial is ok.
i guess, it is not complete.
for set up working folder, you will need
system.ext4.tar
cache.ext4.tar
boot.img
from a nandroid backup of your rom
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Well actually, I've kept the dummyrom.zip so minimalistic that boot.img is fully compatible with the kitchen (it needed app/bin folder and build.prop), but all other things are basically removed.
And you don't need all those files, we are not trying to create a working rom here, and the bootanimation is idd not working correctly, that's why I added the AOSP bootanimation library to the dummyrom.zip

broodplank1337 said:
Well actually, I've kept the dummyrom.zip so minimalistic that boot.img is fully compatible with the kitchen (it needed app/bin folder and build.prop), but all other things are basically removed.
And you don't need all those files, we are not trying to create a working rom here, and the bootanimation is idd not working correctly, that's why I added the AOSP bootanimation library to the dummyrom.zip
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ah, ok i didn't know about the dummyrom.zip
but only for extract boot.img and make the small changesfor init.d and bootanimation, you can use other methods, not the kitchen.
the setup for kitchen is much more work as needed for this.
you can also use the tool "disk internals linux reader" and change everything you want manually.
just my 2 cents.
maybe with alle that what you have done for this tutorial, you can change/expand it to "how to make a rom with kitchen"...
well whatever. do it as you want. good luck.

texten said:
ah, ok i didn't know about the dummyrom.zip
but only for extract boot.img and make the small changesfor init.d and bootanimation, you can use other methods, not the kitchen.
the setup for kitchen is much more work as needed for this.
you can also use the tool "disk internals linux reader" and change everything you want manually.
just my 2 cents.
maybe with alle that what you have done for this tutorial, you can change/expand it to "how to make a rom with kitchen"...
well whatever. do it as you want. good luck.
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about that, you're right, it can be done allot easier, but the thing is, I never got any working kernel when I manually packed them (or with some scripts), so I'm very thankful to the kitchen, which allows me to make an actual working boot.img

Hey brood i tried this tutorial with my stock XXKG3 kernel and did it step by step
Then i flashed the output.zip and added the folder init.d in system/etc/ and the pass script you posted above but there isnt any pass file on my sdcard ):
what went wrong?
//edit: tried pushing a bootanimation (sanim.zip) to /system/media/ but after the reboot it shows the old galaxy s plus bootanimation );

EternalFame said:
Hey brood i tried this tutorial with my stock XXKG3 kernel and did it step by step
Then i flashed the output.zip and added the folder init.d in system/etc/ and the pass script you posted above but there isnt any pass file on my sdcard ):
what went wrong?
//edit: tried pushing a bootanimation (sanim.zip) to /system/media/ but after the reboot it shows the old galaxy s plus bootanimation );
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hmm the init.d part should work. try it without "su -c" this time
the name of the bootanimation has to be "bootanimation.zip" instead of "sanim.zip"

broodplank1337 said:
hmm the init.d part should work. try it without "su -c" this time
the name of the bootanimation has to be "bootanimation.zip" instead of "sanim.zip"
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also doesnt work without su -c and renamed to bootanimation.zip but theres still stock bootanim ):
isnt this tut working with 2.3.3 kernel?
BTW: here is my kernel:
www.hengelmueller.bplaced.net/OUTPUT_ZIP.zip
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EternalFame said:
also doesnt work without su -c and renamed to bootanimation.zip but theres still stock bootanim ):
isnt this tut working with 2.3.3 kernel?
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Hmm then I don't know atm what the problem, but about the bootanimation, did you build a zip from the working folder? Or did you just copy boot.img? Since it needs the bootanimation library which is included in dummyrom.zip

broodplank1337 said:
Hmm then I don't know atm what the problem, but about the bootanimation, did you build a zip from the working folder? Or did you just copy boot.img? Since it needs the bootanimation library which is included in dummyrom.zip
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i have the bootanimation file in system/bin so that shouldnt be the problem ):
could you pls try with my kernel from the link i posted above?
it drives me nuts that i am not able to do such "easy" things ): ^^
btw: do i need something in init.rc or something which tells the system when it should execute the scripts?
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Search in the init.rc for system/bin/samsungani and replace it with system/bin/bootanimation.
This should work I guess. AT least this is what i did with my Stock Kernels.
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Does not work either ):
could you pls try with my kernel above?
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Tried also with skyhigh and feacore and init.d also doesnt work
could it be that they dont work with 2.3.3 ?
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EternalFame said:
Tried also with skyhigh and feacore and init.d also doesnt work
could it be that they dont work with 2.3.3 ?
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does your init.d folder and the scripts inside have the right permissions?

broodplank1337 said:
does your init.d folder and the scripts inside have the right permissions?
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Which permissions do i need?
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[Pre Rooted Stock]No wipe,No flash counter raise + Guide How to make Prerooted ROM

Pre Rooted Stock ROM
Here is complete stock Pre rooted ROM
( MUST READ THIS before flashing DMF2/ME6 or any newer )
July13
N7100XXDMG1_N7100ODDDMG1_N7100DDDMG1- Deodexed - India - Download - Detail here
N7100XXDMG1_N7100ODDDMG1_N7100DDDMG1- Odexed - India - Download
June13
N7100XXDMF2_N7100OLBDMD2_XME - Malaysia - Download - - - Mirror
SuperSu updated to latest 1.34
Package have addition mod zip file which is optional, If you want to install that mod, instead using packed one use this
April 2013
N7100XXDMC3_N7100ODDDMD1_N7100DDDLK6 (INU) -India - Download
March 2013
N7100XXDMC3_N7100OXXDMC2_N7100XXDLK7 (XEO) - Poland - Download
Installation Instruction
- Download ROM and extract to ***.tar.md5 (unzip tool)
- Make sure you have installed Kies OR Samsung USB driver
- Open up the S/W Installation Program by executing the Odin3 v3.04.exe
1. Enable the check mark by click on the following options(default Option)
- Auto Reboot, and F. Reset Time
- Check PDA, and point to ROM file you have extracted
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File name shown in above image is for demo purpose, you have to select according ROM you have download
2. Now switch off device and Enter into Download Mode
- Enter into Download Mode by pressing Volume Down button, Home Key and
Power Button simultaneously. And then, press Volume UP button in Warning Page to enter the Download Mode.
3. Connect the device to PC via Data Cable.
Make sure that the one of communication port [ID:COM] box is highlighted in
light blue. The device is now connected with the PC and ready to download the
binary file into the device.
4. Start downloading binary file into the device by clicking Start Button on the screen.
the green colored "PASS!" sign will appear on the upper-left box if the binary file has been successfully downloaded into the device.
5. Disconnect the device from the Data cable.
6. Once the device boots up, you can check the version of the binary file or name
by pressing the following code in sequence;
*#1234#
After flashing your device will have SuperSU in application drawer. If you want to unroot it, open SuperSu - settings - Full unroot.
First thing I do recommend after rooting device is
EFS Backup
Why so?
EFS folder contains some important and some basic info related to our device identity like Wi-Fi address, Bluetooth MAC address and the very main IMEI address (nv_data.bin).
Now if this EFS partition accidently corrupted then your phone’s IMEI no. will erased and you can not make voice call further. This kind of damage is often not accepted by the service center of your respected handset’s company.
Here your backup can only be savior for you.
-This is pure samsung stock ROM as it is + Root
-Non wipe
-Won't raise flash counter.
- Non Hotfile link
Again to make it clear, there is no any additional changes except pushing superSU (busybox added to April 2013 and onward), so there won't be have any difference from stock ROM, but you will not need to Root / reset counter. Just note that, flashing prerooted ROM doesn't reset counter, If your flash counter already raised flashing this ROM doesn't reset it, but you can use triangle away to reset counter after flashing this ROM. later you can uninstall triangle away.
Rooting is not difficult but still many users scare from it, this will come handy to them.
There is no plan to make every release Pre rooted, when there will be major update and myself update device that time will make that ROM pre rooted.
There is already thread in dev section by as i9000, which also have deodexed version and many other ROMs with multi CSC and regularly updating too. This thread will update only ROMs which i am using, as well basic aim is to write tutorial abiut how to make pre rooted ROM.
There are two other MB6 and DMB2 India are ready but really finding difficulty to upload. still i will try my best to upload it.
- Password to unzip - when there is any password to unzip, file name itself will have it.
- difference in file size from sammobile stock rom size is just due to different compression method, once you extract it will be same.
How to make prerooted stock ROM.
Requirements :
Ubuntu and login as Root user.
Ext4_utils - extract to home directory
Root files (su and Superuser.apk) - copy to home directory
busybox - copy to home directory (optional)
Procedure :
1.Download ROM you need to preroot and rename stock.tar.md5 (just to make command line input easy)
2.Extract ROM
Code:
tar xvf stock.tar.md5
3.convert system.img to ext4 so we can mount it.
Code:
./simg2img system.img newsys.img
4.delete system.img
Code:
rm -f system.img
5.Create temp folder and mount it
Code:
mkdir temp
mount -o loop newsys.img temp
6.Push root and busybox file to system and change permission
Code:
cp su temp/xbin/su
chmod 06755 temp/xbin/su
Code:
cp Superuser.apk temp/app/Superuser.apk
chmod 0644 temp/app/Superuser.apk
Code:
cp busybox temp/xbin/busybox
chmod 04755 temp/xbin/busybox
7.Conver newsys img to samsung system.img format
Code:
./mkuserimg.sh -s temp system.img ext4 tempdir 2048M
8.unmount and delete temp folder
Code:
umount temp
rmdir temp
9.create odin flashable tar file (here file names depends on files you have got by extracting ROM)
Code:
tar cvf prerooted.tar boot.img cache.img hidden.img modem.bin recovery.img sboot.bin system.img tz.img
10. add md5 checksum
Code:
md5sum -t prerooted.tar >> prerooted.tar
mv prerooted.tar prerooted.tar.md5
Now Flash prerooted.tar.md5 with odin.
Delete following files from home directory to make it clean
stock.tar.md5
newsys.img
and all files extracted while unpacking tar in step 1.
Credits :
Chainfire for his SuperSu
Phil3759
Credits to following user for referring their works on different forum
jazzor, rizdroid, das7982, faria

Where is it sir?
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As I have said
What's your opinion?
Do I update rom
Or
You want guide, how to make it yourself.
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My choice is 2
Please provide complete guide
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Make a guide. That way, people learn more.
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i thought it was just about placing su in xbin and supersu.apk in app -.-
yeah unpacking repacking and all can be a damn headache

No offense, leave the dev part to those who deserve this denomination and stick with the Guide Guru image that you have built for yourself and for which you get lots of credits and praise. I'd choose option 2.
Thanks for your excellent work of guiding noobs like me and troubleshoot their problems.
P_

))))))
That's the same there! And for a long time!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32260125&postcount=1
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2 with noobie detailed please
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UBUNTU needed for this)

alexyuh said:
UBUNTU needed for this)
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alexyuh said:
UBUNTU needed for this)
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Not with cygwin.
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UtkarshGupta said:
Not with cygwin.
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There are some limitations in cygwin. Ubuntu is best for this.
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Please post guide so that we'd learn ourselves
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2 with noobie detailed please
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Ok,
So will make complete Guide with link to all needed utilities. But may take some time.
Meanwhile try to upload pre rooted rom too, and will add link in op. (I have made two roms mb6 and mc3)
But really difficult to upload every rom, or to make specific on request.
Whenever there is major update and if I will update my device, that time will make that rom pre rooted.
Thanks for patience.
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dr.ketan said:
Ok,
So will make complete Guide with link to all needed utilities. But may take some time.
Meanwhile try to upload pre rooted rom too, and will add link in op. (I have made two roms mb6 and mc3)
But really difficult to upload every rom, or to make specific on request.
Whenever there is major update and if I will update my device, that time will make that rom pre rooted.
Thanks for patience.
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I can help

How?
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Option 1

madhuranand007 said:
Option 1
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Sure
Within 5 min updating OP

dr.ketan said:
How?
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Advice to you ladies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39848357#post39848357
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39286842#post39286842
You have incorrectly assembled system img.The composition of the image.
No busybox.No su in bin)))
resolution:
Code:
cd app
chmod 0644 Superuser.apk
My version:
https://hotfile.com/dl/202764580/bcb9aa2/system.img.zip.html

Guide to get URDLV (Root De La Vegas) working

A lot of people were having issues with designgear's instructions on rooted their official roms.
Please read this guide (link below) first if you have no experience with this URDLV rooting method (a root method that avoids triggering KNOX counter).
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/
Here's a set of steps that worked
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To URDLV your offical ROM (worked on MF4)
Some Assumptions:
1.) Snapdragon Processor
2.) Current Bootloader on your phone, MJ1 or lower. If higher, you'll likely trip KNOX
3.) Reactivation Lock = Disabled
Procedure:
Applying URDLV to Official ROM:
- Install Cygwin (64bit or 32 bit depending on your OS)
- Started the Cygwin terminal
- cd'ed to proper drive and URDLV folder
-----ie: cd urdl
- chmod +x URDLV.bat
- ./URDLV.bat full c:/URDLV/blahblah....tar.md5 (drag-n-dropped the path to the file)
-----this will take a while on regular HD
The following steps are folked into two alternate methods.
Method 1 can work for MF4, because it seems to work with the MF1 files, so not uploading the accompanying files from the official MF4 rom neglected by URDLV's process can work.
Method 2 is more complete, and includes the uploading of all files EXCEPT the bootloader, this should minimize any mismatches of files causing issues.
Method 1: Upload only System and Cache First, other files individually
-Use ODIN to send the file over to Phone (follow designgear's OP instructions)(or PART 2 in HERE: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/ )
-Put the root files on the phone
Extra Reading (optional):
- follow designgear's OP instructions
- PART 2 in HERE: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/
-----extract root_de_la_vega_sdcard.zip
-------- root_de_la_vega.sh (file)
-------- root_files (folder)
-----put into the directory: \sdcard
-Reboot
-Delete the Root files
-Reboot
-Extract the Modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin file from the Official ROM (optional for MF4) (some later roms REQUIRE matching NON-HLOS.bin and MODEM.bin files)
-----these files were excluded by URDLV's output ROM (for reasons unknown with other ROM version, but the NON-HLOS.bin and modem files from MF4 seem to integrate fine)
-Use ODIN to send Modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin to the phone via CP slot
If for some reason your WiFi passwords keep getting forgotten:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522629
-Done
Method 2 (which includes all files except the bootloader):
1.) Extract the System.img and Cache file FROM the URDLV tar.md5 TO [Folder]
--------You could use 7Zip
2.) Extract all files EXCEPT ABOOT and Cache file FROM the Official ROM TO [Folder]
3.) Now [Folder] should contain 10 files
4.) Tar up those files in [Folder].
----In Cygwin:
Change directory to the [Folder]
Enter the following commands to tar up your files into a TAR.MD5 file:
tar -H ustar -c *.* > your_odin_package.tar
md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar
mv your_odin_package.tar your_odin_package.tar.md5
How your TAR.MD5 should look like:
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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5.) Send your your_odin_package.tar.md5 package via ODIN (AP Slot) to your phone
6.) -Put the root files on the phone (follow designgear's OP instructions) (or PART 2 in HERE: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/ )
-----the directory: \sdcard
-Reboot
-Delete the Root files
-Reboot
If for some reason your WiFi passwords keep getting forgotten:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522629
-Done
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For future rom updates (applicable to rooted users):
Reports claim that Mobile Odin works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522729
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Download Links in case if needed:
Working link:
https://mega.co.nz/#!co1jRKYY!p94iENAmHkqd9wD3c0T1qC_dz03o7n8xmmkuIiVxCLQ
OLD DELETED:
Universal RDLV script (v0.2)
https://mega.co.nz/#!ugJFUTCL!NrME135Mia6-x4e0E-21uQXmh8wMbhrksHG0HjTtg4g
Root de la Vega sdcard files
https://mega.co.nz/#!qoQnmAQD!U_dQMRsZ7UFMpEicnnGIFAtvn7V6Ti_gbyPDt9TDmmY
Odin v3.09
http://filecloud.io/cp43ua5j
Sammobile Firmwares
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Good guide m8 if I may tell you something to put in top of everything and This is that URDLV works only in mj1 bootloader and below, if with any way you have updated with OTA/KIES/SERVICECENTER or bought with mj3 and above you cannot use any of Vega ways.
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You should write that old bootloader is needed and you should modify the process : boot, hidden and recovery images should be added to the tar

geek78 said:
You should write that old bootloader is needed and you should modify the process : boot, hidden and recovery images should be added to the tar
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Are there any risks to triggering KNOX by integrating those files ?
I thought we don't want the boot file beyond mf1 since it makes it impossible to root without triggering KNOX later?
Figure there are reasons why designgears neglected to include those files.....

klau1 said:
Are there any risks to triggering KNOX by integrating those files ?
I thought we don't want the boot file beyond mf1 since it makes it impossible to root without triggering KNOX later?
Figure there are reasons why designgears neglected to include those files.....
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No it won't as those are not the bootloader. I made a URDLV system image of MJ7 and added all the other files from the original rom (MINUS aboot --> bootloader) and flashed with odin. Got root and knox counter not tripped. :good:

Nice, I dont feel like uploading the system image again (and reroot), just to get the other files in.
Can I just tar.md5 up the left over files and Odin them in?
If so, which Odin slot?

klau1 said:
Nice, I dont feel like uploading the system image again (and reroot), just to get the other files in.
Can I just tar.md5 up the left over files and Odin them in?
If so, which Odin slot?
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Yes you can just tar.md5 the rest and flash it. Not really sure where to place it but you can try ap or wait for others to reply.

Yes, I tar.md5 them up and ODIN them up from the AP slot.
It works

Was this thread moved over the General?
If not, could a MOD please move it over to Original Development where the URDLV thread also resides?
Thanks,

klau1 said:
Was this thread moved over the General?
If not, could a MOD please move it over to Original Development where the URDLV thread also resides?
Thanks,
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Guides don't go in Development threads.

@klau1
Can you remove the download links please and link to the thread. I am going to be updating soon and don't want you to have dead links or links to older versions up. Thanks.

This guide will NOT work and brick your camera and wifi (did for me)
Real solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47390175
@klau1 u are allowed to copy my guide if you put my name on the op
My guide is 100% working for me 0x0 root camera wifi dmj7
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It didn't work for you, I suspect because your mj7 rom requires the matching modem and nos file. Where as the MJ4 can work without it.
In the case of mj7, the other files designgears urdlv neglected to include are required.
@designgears Let me know once you've updated your guide so I can update and reflect the changes here thanks.

Hi all!
I own SGN 3 with exynos octa processor.
Versions of installed firmware:
AP: N900XXUBMJ1
CP: N900XXUMI2
CSC: N900OJVBMI5
Can I root this device with URDLV method without any problem with KNOX and warranty?
Can I update firmware in the future with KNOX trigger = 0x0 and so on?
Thanks.

No, UDRLV only works with Snap Dragon version.

klau1 said:
It didn't work for you, I suspect because your mj7 rom requires the matching modem and nos file. Where as the MJ4 can work without it.
I thought it didn't work on any bootloader under MJ1?
If it does work on MJ4, I'm on N900W8OYABMJ4 (Rogers Canada), which method would work best for rooting it.
Thanks! Sorry for being a noob:crying:
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SimerToor said:
klau1 said:
It didn't work for you, I suspect because your mj7 rom requires the matching modem and nos file. Where as the MJ4 can work without it.
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I thought it didn't work on any bootloader under MJ1?
If it does work on MJ4, I'm on N900W8OYABMJ4 (Rogers Canada), which method would work best for rooting it.
Thanks! Sorry for being a noob:crying:
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If the phone is ALREADY on MJ4 it's impossible to root with the current URDLV.
This method requires you to START OFF with MJ1 ROM because once your phone already has been upgraded beyond MJ1, the newer bootloader can detect changes in the URDLV rom and trigger KNOX.
Whereas the bootloader in MJ1 can be exploited.
You can't factory reset the bootloader back to MJ1 after you've upgraded AFAIK.

efs safe?
Hi,
Is the efs partition safe when flashing all those files ?
Could it be overwritten ?
Thx.

Masterz said:
Hi,
Is the efs partition safe when flashing all those files ?
Could it be overwritten ?
Thx.
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100% safe
leave a 'thanks' if i helped
SM-N9005 URDLV 0x0
XDA Developers 4 premium app

Frickin amazing. Worked perfectly on my T-Mobile Note 3. No flag tripped, have root, will party. Had to use Cygwin to do it BTW.

[GUIDE][UPDATED] How to deodex stock kitkat roms

For those doesnt know how to deodex kitkat roms, here is a guide to deodex your rom
This tool is based on kamome tool for Xperia 4.4, so i edit it a little:laugh:
ALWAYS DO A NANDROID BACKUP
Pre-requested :
Java
Rooted phone
Odexed rom
USB Debugging enabled (If you want to pull files from your device)
Custom Recovery (Tested on CWM)
Download :
Non Zipalign :
Kitkat_Deodexer
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Please dont make another mirrors
With Zipalign
Kitkat_Deodexer_With_Zipalign
Mirror 1
Please dont make another mirrors
Guide :
Extract downloaded tool
Run main.bat
Type 1 to create working folder
Plug in your phone, then type 2 to pull files from your device
This step can be skipped if you manually copy /system/app, /system/framework, /system/priv-app to /Kitkat_Deodexer/system
Type 3 to start deodexing
Type 4 to zipalign apks (not tested by me)
Type 5 to create flashable zip
This step also can be skipped if you want to build your own flashable zip by editing updater-script
Done
To install it :
Copy deodex_install.zip to your sdcard
Go to CWM recovery
Flash the zip
Done
Note:
Zipalign tested and worked by @thisisapoorusernamechoice
Credits :
Thanks to @hagurekamome
@RyokoN
@liv3dn8as for adding zipalign
If you dont understand, broken link, errors, please reply

No reply???
Then I am first :laugh:
Thanks for this one gan @AndikaTedja :highfive: , now I can make deodexed rom without bootloop.
Recomended for newbies who want to try to make deodexed custom rom, like me :cyclops:

KnifeHead said:
No reply???
Then I am first :laugh:
Thanks for this one gan @AndikaTedja :highfive: , now I can make deodexed rom without bootloop.
Recomended for newbies who want to try to make deodexed custom rom, like me :cyclops:
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Ok, you from indonesia?

Hello!!
Hello hello Bro....can you please check the download link?it does not work to me...or i am doing something wrong?
Special thanks in advance!:laugh:
I am sorry...the link is perfect the mistake was mine!
From usb donggle i couldnt dowloadthe file...please forgive me!

Thaaaanks...
I've been waiting for this from ages ago
I'll let you know the results
really thanks
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Working 100% on i9505 4.4.2 stock...
now i'm deodexd ")
Thanks again

NikosR6 said:
Hello hello Bro....can you please check the download link?it does not work to me...or i am doing something wrong?
Special thanks in advance!:laugh:
I am sorry...the link is perfect the mistake was mine!
From usb donggle i couldnt dowloadthe file...please forgive me!
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Try these links
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Please dont make another mirror
khelwani said:
Thaaaanks...
I've been waiting for this from ages ago
I'll let you know the results
really thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Okay

help please
help please . when i do this tutorial my phones stuck in samsung logo. can somebody help me?

question
your tool is great and works good, but ^^ : i tried to deodex framework of i9500 4.3 stock rom, all fw.jar is ok but services.jar deodex cause bootloop ? why ? can you help me ?
thanks a lot :laugh:

VADS21 said:
help please . when i do this tutorial my phones stuck in samsung logo. can somebody help me?
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Its bootloop, try to restore your nandroid backup (i ve told before)
androidrouen said:
your tool is great and works good, but ^^ : i tried to deodex framework of i9500 4.3 stock rom, all fw.jar is ok but services.jar deodex cause bootloop ? why ? can you help me ?
thanks a lot :laugh:
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For 4.3 try this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2492401

AndikaTedja said:
Its bootloop, try to restore your nandroid backup (i ve told before)
For 4.3 try this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2492401
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Someone please send me the Java link please
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VADS21 said:
help please . when i do this tutorial my phones stuck in samsung logo. can somebody help me?
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I'm having a problem my computer telling me Java not installed but it's installed please help

khelwani said:
Thaaaanks...
I've been waiting for this from ages ago
I'll let you know the results
really thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Did you get it to work

Search google before asking
joseph- said:
Someone please send me the Java link please
---------- Post added at 07:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------
I'm having a problem my computer telling me Java not installed but it's installed please help
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Java - https://www.java.com/en/download/
JDK - http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html

joseph- said:
Did you get it to work
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Yes its working fine :good:, maybe you would like to pull out your system folders from your phone manually and put it inside the deodexer folder.

khelwani said:
Yes its working fine :good:, maybe you would like to pull out your system folders from your phone manually and put it inside the deodexer folder.
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Did you install s5 apps and how

thank you very much worked fine i9500 stock rom

hi i used this method followed steps 1-7 and it seem to go well kept saying everything is ok however when i placed the deodex_install.zip on my sd card and tried to run it i just got..
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
what could be the problem i am on a Galaxy s4 i9505 running XXUFNB8 stock kitkat rom, Rooted with cwm installed

iKustomize said:
hi i used this method followed steps 1-7 and it seem to go well kept saying everything is ok however when i placed the deodex_install.zip on my sd card and tried to run it i just got..
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
what could be the problem i am on a Galaxy s4 i9505 running XXUFNB8 stock kitkat rom, Rooted with cwm installed
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Try to reinstall or manually zip system,meta-inf,del_odex.sh (Found in deodex_install.zip)
or try to mount /system manually on cwm
Also remember to do a nandroid backup

ask
Guide :
Extract downloaded tool
Run main.bat
Type 1 to create working folder
Plug in your phone, then type 2 to pull files from your device
This step can be skipped if you manually copy /system/app, /system/framework, /system/priv-app to /Kitkat_Deodexer/system
Type 3 to start deodexing
Type 4 to create flashable zip
This step also can be skipped if you want to build your own flashable zip by editing updater-script
Done
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i always get a error message.. error : more than one device and emulator

Try this
Roby DM said:
i always get a error message.. error : more than one device and emulator
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Okay try this (Remember to turn on usb debugging)
1. hold shift button + right click on cmd folder(in Deodex_Kitkat folder) then click "open command window here"
2. Type adb devices (allow on your phone)
3. Remember your device number or whatever is that
{
"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"
}
4. Open main.bat with Notepad++ or Notepad
5. Sarch this line
Code:
cmd\adb pull /system/app system\app
cmd\adb pull /system/priv-app system\priv-app
cmd\adb pull /system/framework system\framework
6. Add
Code:
-s xxxxxxxxxxxxx
after cmd\adb line (for example mine is 4d00ce0315ad307f)
so it would like this
Code:
cmd\adb -s 4d00ce0315ad307f pull /system/app system\app
cmd\adb -s 4d00ce0315ad307f pull /system/priv-app system\priv-app
cmd\adb -s 4d00ce0315ad307f pull /system/framework system\framework
7. Save
8. Run main.bat
Let me know the result

will it work on exynos s5?
there is no custom rom for g900h variant yet as of now

install the themes application on S5e devices

install the themes application on S5e devices
important: device root is required
works correctly on ASH1 firmware
unzip the attached zip file and copy the folders with the files contained in them to the root of the device​
https://www.mediafire.com/file/dyjaekxhr2gf409/ThemeConfig.zip/file
{
"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 interested, also install the attached icon file : https://www.mediafire.com/file/0fzm773inleei2r/Theme_True_Icons_V.11.mod.apk/file

Change font on GALAXY Tab S6
How can I change or modify the default font on GALAXY Tab S6

libracoder said:
How can I change or modify the default font on GALAXY Tab S6
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you must first have the root of the device.... then you have to create the SamsungSans folder in root \ system \ app
copy the samsungSans.apk file to the folder and give permissions 644.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fntvtsvk2plyw7v/SamsungSans.apk/file

usitaly said:
install the themes application on S5e devices
if interested, also install the attached icon file : https://www.mediafire.com/file/0fzm773inleei2r/Theme_True_Icons_V.11.mod.apk/file
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What an exquisite theme, you are a true aesthete and a scholar, kind sir. ​

usitaly said:
you must first have the root of the device.... then you have to create the SamsungSans folder in root \ system \ app
copy the samsungSans.apk file to the folder and give permissions 644.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fntvtsvk2plyw7v/SamsungSans.apk/file
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I tried pasting files in
/sbin/.magisk/mirror/system_root and the font file is working well
Thanks
Theme files not working for me
I tried doing same with your theme files and further folders from zip file.BUT i got stuck in bootloop after reboot.
had to flash stock rom and root along with twrp and luis kernel again
When copying files thru root explorer from your zip. i tried by copying each file in respective folder and set correct permissions.
i set permissions correctly individually of each file .
which file manager did you use to post into root
I am around 50 percent sure that due to incorrect file permissions of copied files i have stuck twice in bootloop or
50 percent maybe my firmware is new and doesnt support it
I am on ASL4 Firmware for PAK. With TWRP and root.
help needed please

kingwicked said:
I tried pasting files in
/sbin/.magisk/mirror/system_root and the font file is working well
Thanks
Theme files not working for me
I tried doing same with your theme files and further folders from zip file.BUT i got stuck in bootloop after reboot.
had to flash stock rom and root along with twrp and luis kernel again
When copying files thru root explorer from your zip. i tried by copying each file in respective folder and set correct permissions.
i set permissions correctly individually of each file .
which file manager did you use to post into root
I am around 50 percent sure that due to incorrect file permissions of copied files i have stuck twice in bootloop or
50 percent maybe my firmware is new and doesnt support it
I am on ASL4 Firmware for PAK. With TWRP and root.
help needed please
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as indicated in the first post, it works like a charm on ASH1 firmware... the one installed on the mi S5e.
I use x-plore as a file manager.

usitaly said:
as indicated in the first post, it works like a charm on ASH1 firmware... the one installed on the mi S5e.
I use x-plore as a file manager.
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well i installed ASH1 stock firmware and tried with xplore it says some files were not copied and again im in boot loop
i tried with root explorer it pastes all files but still same bootloop
i used the copy command in xplore to paste files as well
do the each files permission also have to be set.?.
i really wish there was a video of how to copy rhe files and set permissions. as even on ASH1 DBT firmware i simply cant make it work after trying more than 5 times

kingwicked said:
well i installed ASH1 stock firmware and tried with xplore it says some files were not copied and again im in boot loop
i tried with root explorer it pastes all files but still same bootloop
i used the copy command in xplore to paste files as well
do the each files permission also have to be set.?.
i really wish there was a video of how to copy rhe files and set permissions. as even on ASH1 DBT firmware i simply cant make it work after trying more than 5 times
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do you have root permissions? have you rooted the device? these files must be copied, as they are in their respective folders.

usitaly said:
do you have root permissions? have you rooted the device? these files must be copied, as they are in their respective folders.
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yes ofcourse i have root and magisk 20.3 installed also TWRP.
well i copied each file to their folder. i used xplore file manager copy to clipboard and then in respective folders
1. i copied files fron the zip the data folder files in / root /data/overlays
2. Copied Files from the zip system folder in /root/system_root/system folders
3. Copied Vendor files in the root/system_root/vendor/overlays folder
im not sure now even 1 percent whats wrong. im on the ASH1 firmware using xplore file manager. but still get into bootloop.
shouldnt have been so difficult. im thinking of giving up on it

kingwicked said:
yes ofcourse i have root and magisk 20.3 installed also TWRP.
well i copied each file to their folder. i used xplore file manager copy to clipboard and then in respective folders
1. i copied files fron the zip the data folder files in / root /data/overlays
2. Copied Files from the zip system folder in /root/system_root/system folders
3. Copied Vendor files in the root/system_root/vendor/overlays folder
im not sure now even 1 percent whats wrong. im on the ASH1 firmware using xplore file manager. but still get into bootloop.
shouldnt have been so difficult. im thinking of giving up on it
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I don't understand why you get the bootloop... we are not using cun files affecting the boot.
at most you should not have the theme option working in touchUI. I can't tell you home, my table works like a charm with the same files.

Broken link!
If not a problem, please fix the first link, the one that contains app - data and configuration for "Themes Store". Thx in advance !

No0bo7 said:
If not a problem, please fix the first link, the one that contains app - data and configuration for "Themes Store". Thx in advance !
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done... replaced file compress into first post.... enjoy engy.

I bought Tab S7 and sold Tab S5e i was wondering if you got new tab :cyclops:
it didnt work for me on Tab S5e . i have a new rooted Tab S7 T875 would this work on Tab S7 which has Android 10

kingwicked said:
I bought Tab S7 and sold Tab S5e i was wondering if you got new tab :cyclops:
it didnt work for me on Tab S5e . i have a new rooted Tab S7 T875 would this work on Tab S7 which has Android 10
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Same concern, is this compatible on SM-T295(Tab A 2019 LTE)