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[GUIDE] Recovery and Root for P5210 4.4.2 ------My Way---------

For those who want root and custom recovery on 4.4.2 here is my way without root binary errors or recovery issues....
1. Downloaded 4.4.2 for Canada from Sammobile and flash via odin
2. Install this Recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!kEUzAS5a!a6TA0xuSg-pEYxSmZxnjmcB7cNOwRCZ_MqMiwXvD65c via odin Credits to Angel_666
3. Install this SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip?retrieve_file=1 via TWRP Recovery
4. Reboot and enjoy
Thats how i did and have now fully working 4.4.2 with custom recovery and root access ...

hey
Thanks.

now better

Already rooted
I already have my tab 3 10.1 rooted so if i install the new KitKat 4.4.2 will i need to reroot??

lindsay56 said:
I already have my tab 3 10.1 rooted so if i install the new KitKat 4.4.2 will i need to reroot??
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Ofcourse , you'll need to reroot it .
Don't forget to press the thanx button!!!!!
Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

If i am on 4.2 stock rooted (US version), will this Canadian 4.42 ROM and root procedure work for me?
Thanks

OKAstro said:
If i am on 4.2 stock rooted (US version), will this Canadian 4.42 ROM and root procedure work for me?
Thanks
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Yeah , It will work . I have also USA version . Just download firmware from sammobile & flash through odin v3.09 . And then follow what this guide says .
Don't forget to press the thanks button!!!!!
Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Use this app to flash recovery img file, in case you have difficulties installing cwm or philz: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools

mzheng086 said:
Use this app to flash recovery img file, in case you have difficulties installing cwm or philz: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
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following this guilde you need custom recovery to root so you can't use root app's without root

Can any one say whether the Canadian 4.4.2 has multi user enabled, if not has any one tried to apply the multi user hack.

Newbie question. If I wanted to temporarily disable the root so that apps which may have an issue with rooted device can continue to work how would this be done. I saw in one forum where someone said they were only able to do this with the 4.2.2 ROM.

Legendsmoker -
I just got prompted when starting KIES for the KitKat update. I have the US version of the Tab 3 10.1 (5210). I assume I can use your root steps to root the US KitKat firmware?
Here's what KIES says:
Current firmware version : PDA:NB2 / CSC:NB2 (XAR)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NH2 / CSC:NH2 (XAR)
Thanks

OKAstro said:
Legendsmoker -
I just got prompted when starting KIES for the KitKat update. I have the US version of the Tab 3 10.1 (5210). I assume I can use your root steps to root the US KitKat firmware?
Here's what KIES says:
Current firmware version : PDA:NB2 / CSC:NB2 (XAR)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NH2 / CSC:NH2 (XAR)
Thanks
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Sure you can
Wysłane z mojego SM-G900F przy użyciu Tapatalka

Thanks, rooted without any problem.

norms123 said:
Newbie question. If I wanted to temporarily disable the root so that apps which may have an issue with rooted device can continue to work how would this be done. I saw in one forum where someone said they were only able to do this with the 4.2.2 ROM.
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Use the xposed framework and there is a plugin called rootcloak.

Fix?
I recently did the Samsung update to Android 4.4.2. I've tried multiple times to root my device, but each time, the SuperSu has not functioned properly. The first time it would not update correctly, so I tried a different .zip and the SuperSu in that one would freeze every time I would try to use it. Will this fix the problems I am having?

thatgentleman said:
I recently did the Samsung update to Android 4.4.2. I've tried multiple times to root my device, but each time, the SuperSu has not functioned properly. The first time it would not update correctly, so I tried a different .zip and the SuperSu in that one would freeze every time I would try to use it. Will this fix the problems I am having?
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just follow my guide

LegendSmoker said:
just follow my guide
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Yeap! as LegendSmoker is referring, it seems chainfire SuperSU-v2.02 is the only one to survive 4.4.2 anti-root attacks!

LegendSmoker said:
just follow my guide
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Thank you. Worked perfectly!

Updated files help
Thanks so much. i kept using guides that were for older android versions ergo older non-updated root files and recovery files :good::good:

[Q] flash kernel to root Note Pro 12 [P900]

hey,
i'm new and i have the newest FW installed on my Galaxy Note Pro 12 WiFi > so i dont can use towelroot to get root access
can i flash a kernel like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-pro-12/orig-development/p900-custom-kernel-t2879933 to get root access on my Note Pro (with odin maybe)?
Thanks for ur help
quixx

quixx said:
hey,
i'm new and i have the newest FW installed on my Galaxy Note Pro 12 WiFi > so i dont can use towelroot to get root access
can i flash a kernel like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-pro-12/orig-development/p900-custom-kernel-t2879933 to get root access on my Note Pro (with odin maybe)?
Thanks for ur help
quixx
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The kernel you are referring to does not install Superuser.apk to /system/app nor some superuser files to /system/xbin. So the answer is no...unless the install package installs those files in addition to the kernel, which I did not see listed.

okay, thanks for ur answer!
but can i do this, to get root access?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/rom-original-stock-debloated-stock-t2860069

quixx said:
okay, thanks for ur answer!
but can i do this, to get root access?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/rom-original-stock-debloated-stock-t2860069
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It looks like it has been rooted, so it should work.
You will need a custom recovery to install it: TWRP or CWM
The [OP] of the thread provides a link to TWRP.
Make sure you do a complete backup of your current ROM using TWRP BEFORE you install the rooted ROM.

Easiest way to root G920F on 5.1.1

I made the error of upgrading to 5.1.1 (S6 on EE) before rooting and now I understand Ping Pong won't work?
So can someone suggest the easiest way to root? I'd rather not trip knox but I will if I need to.
I saw a post about rooting without tripping knox but it lost the fingerprint scanner and I'd rather not lose any functionality.
Thanks!

I have the same question. I don't need samsung pay, but I don't want to broke the fingerprint sensor.

zubi182 said:
I have the same question. I don't need samsung pay, but I don't want to broke the fingerprint sensor.
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Flashing TWRP through Odin is really easy:
Run Odin
put your phone in d/l mode and connect it
choose the TWRP file to flash
press start
After that, you have got a custom recovery menu from where you can install a clean ROM or a custom kernel.
Literallly, the whole procedure takes just 2 clicks in Odin and 1 Minute.
Make sure you use the latest version of both Odin and TWRP and you're fine; i reinstalled some Samsung apps and features like fingerprint scanner; working flawless.
Perfect detailed instructions with vid: androidsoul howto

kendall1004 said:
Flashing TWRP through Odin is really easy:
Run Odin
put your phone in d/l mode and connect it
choose the TWRP file to flash
press start
After that, you have got a custom recovery menu from where you can install a clean ROM or a custom kernel.
Literallly, the whole procedure takes just 2 clicks in Odin and 1 Minute.
Make sure you use the latest version of both Odin and TWRP and you're fine; i reinstalled some Samsung apps and features like fingerprint scanner; working flawless.
Perfect detailed instructions with vid: androidsoul howto
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Does it work on 920F 5.1.1-COH2 Build?

eSu.Matix said:
Does it work on 920F 5.1.1-COH2 Build?
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I don't know what COH2 means, but they write:
Supported devices
SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 AND S6 EDGE, all variants! (except US Cellular, Verizon and Sprint S6 and S6 Edge)
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So i think it should work...

kendall1004 said:
I don't know what COH2 means, but they write:
So i think it should work...
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Thanks!
Does it "trip" KNOX?
Edit: Yep, it does for those wondering.

The way I get root is to flash via Odin, Unikernel then you will have root on your stock rom. If you then want a custom recovery I use Flashify from the playstore to flash twrp recovery, it's so easy and so quick and works on firmware 5.0.2 and the latest 5.1.1

Thanks for the advice all, will this wipe all my data during the process?

MrPez said:
Thanks for the advice all, will this wipe all my data during the process?
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No but it will trip knox.

Thanks to all, the ODIN method worked a treat, very easy and quick and didn't lose any of my data.

Coming back to this, I just noticed that this method of root has changed SELinux to permissive. Why is that? I'm not too up on these things but doesn't that mean it is less protected from malware?

TWRP/Root for MM 6.0.1 (G920F)

I recently bought a galaxy S6 and I feel ready to flash TWRP and start trying out ROMS .However i am seeing numerous threads of people getting bootloops after flashing TWRP on MM.So im asking which is the best TWRP that will enable me to root my device and flash roms.Thanks

yes i want to know to. i have g920f i tryed some tips and i got stuck on twrp always screen freeze on twrp when i try to restart or restart to twrp screen freeze.

I suggest you to use this guide for flashing MM on S6, it's really good! After you're done, use this file to root your phone through Odin.

i am already on MM 6.0.1

AsPeHeat said:
I suggest you to use this guide for flashing MM on S6, it's really good! After you're done, use this file to root your phone through Odin.
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I want to install TWRP then flash Chainfire Super SU. But a lot of people are experiencing bootloops after flashing TWRP so I want a method that won't cause bootloops. I have slow Internet and downloading official ROM to solve a soft brick will be quite a hassle

Hi,
I try to figured out for any infomration but without success. Is there some news for having root &TWRP for MM 6.0.1 without loosing warranty and tripping Knox?
Thanks to everyone.

[Q] Is it possible to Flash .ZIP without root?

I have Galaxy S6 (920F) with Android Nougat.
I have managed to install TWRP Recovery on my device and it is allowing me to install .zip files. But my phone is Not ROOTED.
So my question is,
If I flash .zip(s) now that are made for my device, will it be installed successfully?
or my device will stuck on bootloop?

Well, if you are flashing some files into directories that don't require root to access, it will work.
But lets say you want to flash ported system app (like message app). It will not work, since it requires flashing into \system and that directory requires root to be accessed and modified. :good:

Ragazzza said:
Well, if you are flashing some files into directories that don't require root to access, it will work.
But lets say you want to flash ported system app (like message app). It will not work, since it requires flashing into \system and that directory requires root to be accessed and modified. :good:
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so if I'd want to install a custom rom i need to have twrp installed and also the phone needs to be rooted, right?(kind of a stupid question, I know)
also, are these tutorials good to install twrp and root my g920f with the xef 7.0 android?
/watch?v=oDX8OT0jWw0&t=4s
/watch?v=sHXvuRRlNnI

ciprian97pop said:
so if I'd want to install a custom rom i need to have twrp installed and also the phone needs to be rooted, right?(kind of a stupid question, I know)
also, are these tutorials good to install twrp and root my g920f with the xef 7.0 android?
/watch?v=oDX8OT0jWw0&t=4s
/watch?v=sHXvuRRlNnI
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Yup, you need root for rom. Hm i would like to guide you by writting here, but just watch on youtube how to root galaxy s6 nougat, about a week ago i have rooted my friends s6 flat g920f, everything went smooth! :good:

Ragazzza said:
Yup, you need root for rom. Hm i would like to guide you by writting here, but just watch on youtube how to root galaxy s6 nougat, about a week ago i have rooted my friends s6 flat g920f, everything went smooth! :good:
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ok then
basically, boot into recovery, flash twrp, reboot, boot again into recovery which now is twrp then flash another zip and in the end you have a custom recovery and root, righr?

ciprian97pop said:
ok then
basically, boot into recovery, flash twrp, reboot, boot again into recovery which now is twrp then flash another zip and in the end you have a custom recovery and root, righr?
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Nah man, you flash twrp with odin
here you go

How did u manage to install twrp on sm-g920f ??