Hi guys! Welcome back to another R&R guide and I've been tricking out the AT&T Galaxy S4 of one of my friends, Laguire, and decided to make this guide. So as usual here comes the requirements, followed by a detailed and noob-friendly guide and download links whatsoever. If you have any questions about the guide, you know what to do underneath. This guide is my riskiest guide EVER, so use it at your own risk. Don't blame me if it dies.
Requirements
A PC running Windows
Your AT&T S4
Samsung USB cable(not neccesary to be Samsung's, as long as it is the same type)
A stable Internet connection
How-To
1. Download files to the correct devices:
-Root ZIP -> S4
-Odin and Recovery -> PC\
2. Connect your device to the PC via USB cable
3. Boot into download mode (Power off > Power and Volume Down)
4. Run Odin
5. Uncheck the Auto Reboot box.
6. Click AP and locate the MD5 file you downloaded earlier
7. Click OK or Start(haven't been using Odin recently)
8. Wait for the first box above to say PASS
9. Power off your S4 and unplug the cable.
10.Boot into recovery mode(Power+Volume up)
11.Tap Install > Locate to the folder where you downloaded the Root zip earlier > Select
12.Swipe to flash
13.After finished reboot your S4 and download Root Checker to check root
Done! Your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 is now officially rooted!
Downloads
Odin(Don't download from any other sources): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242686499
Root ZIP(by Chainfire): http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
TWRP 3.0.2-0 Recovery(RISK AVAILABLE): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225176226
Special Thanks
Laguire Sien Tiamat
Brano Esmeer
Kohlner Freisch
Liam Francis
and Kamross Sorberg
In Memoriam: DAFFEN KURM-THIS ONE'S FOR YOU
this question seems pretty stupid, but its worth a shot. is this for devices without the loki exploit or no?
Sterben Pistole said:
this question seems pretty stupid, but its worth a shot. is this for devices without the loki exploit or no?
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It is probably for SGH-i337 with exploitable old bootloaders (MDB, MDL). Odin and TWRP is a new one but superSU is 2 years old.
How It Will Works ? I Think Not Possible To Install TWRP ! .... Because AT&T i337 Locked Bootloader ... How I Will Install This ?
Sorry guys, I haven't noticed that Laguire's I337 is the old version. Sorry again for the convenience though.
I have a smart question >.< :/.
Does this work for the Galaxy S4 I337..OC4<-- kernel? lollipop*
Thank you!
Does this work with build ok2?
And why is this considered the riskiest???
This seems to be for phones with the MDB and MDL firmware as if you try to flash TWRP recovery on any other firmware, it won't install.
its not warking for me i get this problem : E: Failed to mount / system (Invalid argument) is there any Solution
bouba05f said:
its not warking for me i get this problem : E: Failed to mount / system (Invalid argument) is there any Solution
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This guide is for the MDB and MDL bootloaders that can use the Loki doki patch. Once you've upgraded your firmware, there's no going back.
:good:
err on the side of kindness
I'm on oc4 rooted, I tried flashing twrp 3230 using flashify...
Big mistake tried to boot into recovery and it said I wasnt using official at&t software and had me stuck until I finally found if I set odin to autostart 1 after flashing the stock kernel it will boot up.... trying to find a recovery to use atm
I thought that the carriers locked the bootloader sometime before kitkat, I'm still using my AT&T sg4. I looped it installing superuser,had a difficult time getting fixed,found a group of F/W files at sammobile that had to be flashed 1 at a time all the way up to lollipop 5.0 then it took an OTA to 5.01. I need to Root so I can clean out all the useless apps at&t installs. I haven't been able to tether my tablet and forgot what files to use to root with.
Did you still have bootloader you use Recovery on,that would be great.
kmbbo said:
I'm on oc4 rooted, I tried flashing twrp 3230 using flashify...
Big mistake tried to boot into recovery and it said I wasnt using official at&t software and had me stuck until I finally found if I set odin to autostart 1 after flashing the stock kernel it will boot up.... trying to find a recovery to use atm
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The only recovery you can use is the stock recovery given you are on OC4 which patched the bootloader exploit that allowed TWRP to be installed.
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vtails said:
I thought that the carriers locked the bootloader sometime before kitkat, I'm still using my AT&T sg4. I looped it installing superuser,had a difficult time getting fixed,found a group of F/W files at sammobile that had to be flashed 1 at a time all the way up to lollipop 5.0 then it took an OTA to 5.01. I need to Root so I can clean out all the useless apps at&t installs. I haven't been able to tether my tablet and forgot what files to use to root with.
Did you still have bootloader you use Recovery on,that would be great.
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You are correct, AT&T locked the bootloader from day 1 of the S4 launch. However, there was an exploit for the MDL firmware that allowed TWRP to be installed. If you updated past MDL then there's no going back. MDL was Android 4.2.2 jellybean. The only thing you can do with later firmware is root and boot custom TW ROMs by using safe strap for kit kat and flash fire for lollipop.
Hi All,
I have a Canadian S4, SGH-I337M. It is essentially identical to the AT&T version except the Canadian one's bootloader is UNLOCKED. I have been running TWRP 3.1.1-0 to create nandroid backup for YEARS.
Unfortunately, all the sudden I'm getting this error message when I backup, "E: Another threaded action is already running -- not running 1 actions starting with 'nandroid'". It would try to do something and then quit after a minute without creating anything.
So where do I start to troubleshoot this issue? Again, it has always worked in the past! Thank you
luckysoul777 said:
Hi All,
I have a Canadian S4, SGH-I337M. It is essentially identical to the AT&T version except the Canadian one's bootloader is UNLOCKED. I have been running TWRP 3.1.1-0 to create nandroid backup for YEARS.
Unfortunately, all the sudden I'm getting this error message when I backup, "E: Another threaded action is already running -- not running 1 actions starting with 'nandroid'". It would try to do something and then quit after a minute without creating anything.
So where do I start to troubleshoot this issue? Again, it has always worked in the past! Thank you
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Are you sure the Canadian version's boot loader is unlocked? When I go in download mode there is still this line "Write protect enabled" on...
so I do have an S4 on the MDL bootloader, and i've followed all the steps but I can't flash TWRP.
pretty much every link is dead for the i337 root now except for this which doesn't appear to work. if someone is able to provide the loki, motochopper, and other necessary files for this device so i can get this paperweight loki'd, that would be sweet.
Related
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Virgin Mobile
SM-G360P G360PVPU2AOH1
I have found a way to root this version of the device. Easy as pie.
1. Factory Reset your device.
2. After reboot, Power OFF device.
3. Boot into Download Mode
HOLD VOL ( - ) & POWER & HOME BUTTON
RELEASE HOME BUTTON when letters appear
PRESS VOL (+ ) to ACCEPT TERMS
4. Flash the CF-AUTO-ROOT.tar.md5 using the ODIN that is provided.
5. Reboot and let CF do it's thing (my device restarted maybe 3x)
When phone finally boots, you should be fully ROOTED. I updated SU, and installed a few Apps that require ROOT and everything is smooth. No Force Close, nothing.
Odin + CF-Auto-ROot:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/86y6nzbhms9fr7q/CF-Auto-Root.rar
If you need to completely reflash your device the 1GB+ file for ODIN is available.
Google is your friend.
Is there a working Custom Recovery for these? I believe the recovery is the same across all the variants,
here is one from the G360PVPU2AOH1 SM-G360P Model:
Recovery (stock)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/u44h4d02ss73w41/recovery.img
Boot Image (stock)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3rdapre7dr4ia8r/boot.img
Hope this helps someone, I am attempting a TWRP 2.8.0.1 build for this, although I am not sure I know what I am doing.
these helped me a LOT but unfortunately i no longer have the files and my phone is currently a bit bricked du to some unrelated stuff, could you please update these links? email me if you do [email protected]
I used the s820l straight talk twrp 2.8.7....you can search developer Ardwill...my apologies i forgot the ending 2 numbers on his name....but search root deodex rom for your sm-g360p prevaile lte/ core and he has as have i on two prevail ltes booted thru odinbthe straight talk 820 s twrp port..flashes precompiled apos as well as zips to improve performance and even su....the rom has being rooted has a problem updating from settings but with twrp you can systemless root....pm me for both twrp and cfautoroot file...they are linked to my drive actually ....https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Nvxp8BpgclellYTmtEMnd1ZzQ/view?usp=drive_web...thats twrp found working by Ardwill all credits go to him as i never would of had a custom recovery....and cfautoroot is universal ...dwnld the file named after coreprime....thats the only coreprime that actually flash...possibly since the twrp will not format data.....ive done all i can to give my way of having twrp and root...both phones still work and never looped...twrp only needs root after its flashed...but ask Ardwill or better yet look up his thread on his stock deodexed and prerooted rom...i run it on my cracked one and its just fine ...but i only used twrp then cf autoroot after i flashed recovery via odin and accepted latest update....so props to chainfire for his cfautoroot working across all versions of this non existent variant of the Sm-g360p. Always perform a wipe via twrp before flashing ne thing..dalvick and cache only tho....have fun doing all the exploits that kitkat 4.4.4 has ....latest uodate past smg360pvpaoj2 will not flash xposed nor can you update firnware...so i woudnt run the stock basemodel past apj2 since all you get is a securiry patch update..also i believe twrp will format if you do it properly...i made the mistake not the dev who was ballsy enough to flash a twrp buikt fir a diffrent carrier.
Sent from my SM-J327P using Tapatalk
my bootloader isnt unlocked so i dont think i can flash twrp, i just installed the cf autoroot you posted last time and i cant find any other root for this device that actually works so if you could get that file for me that would rock
If ur root already theres no point
....i mean its not logical...what other root are u talking of?? Like a swich from supersu to another superuser.....i just ask
1. So u dont trash ur phones internals
2. What roots better than cf auto?? It comes with superuser.apk
3. One clicks are netorious for unreliability...why there are tools to clean them up anx install chainfires su binary over them...not vice versa for a reason...and Ardwills roms are prerooted with chainfire su...so u might wanna 4get about another root or w.e u were gettin ay
Sent from my SM-J327P using Tapatalk
If i have a different software version....... is that a problem? (Dont laugh me noob)
6.0 Marshmallow with insecure modded kernel and TWRP recovery
This needs testing by someone else. It has been flashed on my own personal phone with no issues.
Requirements- Unlocked bootloader, Draken FX's Bootstack -the fixed version by Turbo2012 found in DrakenFX's thread for the flashable 6.0 update. Must be currently on an LG based ROM NOT CM. After install flash SuperSU install zip, post any issues. You will be able to ADB and Fastboot even if you can only boot splash screen with this kernel so you should be able to recover from almost anything multiple ways. When time allows I will put up a source built 6.0 along the lines of Game Theory's Katana ROM. Everybody is welcome to everything I post and I strongly encourage the young crowd to get involved, these phones don't support their selves.
Downloads:
Tested SuperSU
Working Bootstack for 6.0 MM
Update.zip
Instructions:
Flash Bootstack
Flash Update
Flash Beta SuperSU from link
New debloated version with insecure kernel and init.d support, rooted with Chainfire's Beta 2.71 SuperSU credit to SuperR for the help with the updater perms.
FIXED DOWNLOAD ALL APOLOGIES
Skinny Stylo Alpha version
Credits:
DrakenFX for his flashable zips and kdz files
Turbo2012 fixing and contributing
Chainfire for his SuperSU and he's been here since it started
Saved
Requirements- Unlocked bootloader
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Does that mean a fastboot oem unlock, or the OEM unlock in the developers tools. If you mean fastboot oem unlock, is that available once you flash stock MM, since it is not in LP?
PS - thank you very much for taking the time to pick this up. Back in the days of the Galaxy S1, I had a build environment setup, and a lot more knowledge (it is amazing that if you don't use it, you lose it), but I have a son now, so I don't have the time to invest in all the hobbies that I want anymore. I will definitely be a guinea pig for you. I am not actually aware of a way to brick the Metro or TMO versions of this phone since we have a kdz -- it is not possible to blow up firmware download mode.
runningnak3d said:
Does that mean a fastboot oem unlock, or the OEM unlock in the developers tools. If you mean fastboot oem unlock, is that available once you flash stock MM, since it is not in LP?
PS - thank you very much for taking the time to pick this up. Back in the days of the Galaxy S1, I had a build environment setup, and a lot more knowledge (it is amazing that if you don't use it, you lose it), but I have a son now, so I don't have the time to invest in all the hobbies that I want anymore. I will definitely be a guinea pig for you. I am not actually aware of a way to brick the Metro or TMO versions of this phone since we have a kdz -- it is not possible to blow up firmware download mode.
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@runningnak3d
I would prefer to be bootloader unlocked through fastboot oem unlock before doing any mods in 6.0. Every single time I did not I got secure boot error. If you make any system change on 6.0 with locked boot it will not boot.
Thank you for taking the time to do this.
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So it's still not possible to update from Lollipop to rooted Marshmallow without unlocking the bootloader via fastboot? A secure boot error might as well be a brick to me. Oh well.
Revenant Ghost said:
So it's still not possible to update from Lollipop to rooted Marshmallow without unlocking the bootloader via fastboot? A secure boot error might as well be a brick to me. Oh well.
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The main reason I made this was because I can never boot recovery or fastboot manually ( ex. w/hardware buttons) when you have the insecure kernel adb works when at the splash screen so it's easier to recover if you have any problems.
Sent from my LG-H631 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Revenant Ghost said:
So it's still not possible to update from Lollipop to rooted Marshmallow without unlocking the bootloader via fastboot? A secure boot error might as well be a brick to me. Oh well.
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If you used Draken's guide to root and install TWRP on lollipop, your bootloader will be unlocked.
wrenchman76 said:
If you used Draken's guide to root and install TWRP on lollipop, your bootloader will be unlocked.
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You only need a "soft" unlock (enable oem unlock in developer mode) to root / install TWRP on lolipop -- no PC required. MM however, requires a "hard" OEM unlock, and that requires a PC.
runningnak3d said:
You only need a "soft" unlock (enable oem unlock in developer mode) to root / install TWRP on lolipop -- no PC required. MM however, requires a "hard" OEM unlock, and that requires a PC.
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I am currently on lollipop rooted and TWRP installed off of Draken's guide. Do I need to do something else to the bootloader before I flash this ROM?
wrenchman76 said:
I am currently on lollipop rooted and TWRP installed off of Draken's guide. Do I need to do something else to the bootloader before I flash this ROM?
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Yes, you have to unlock your bootloader with fastboot oem unlock. If you flash this without unlocking your bootloader you will get a secure boot error, and you will have to flash a KDZ and start all over.
Lolipop doesn't come with fastboot. So you have to follow Draken's thread to get stock MM on your device. There is NO other way. Once you have stock MM you can unlock your boot loader with fastboot. Once you have an unlocked boot loader -- THEN you can flash this if you want.
Waiting on the debloated version.
Sent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk
runningnak3d said:
Yes, you have to unlock your bootloader with fastboot oem unlock. If you flash this without unlocking your bootloader you will get a secure boot error, and you will have to flash a KDZ and start all over.
Lolipop doesn't come with fastboot. So you have to follow Draken's thread to get stock MM on your device. There is NO other way. Once you have stock MM you can unlock your boot loader with fastboot. Once you have an unlocked boot loader -- THEN you can flash this if you want.
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I can vouch for this. That's exactly what happened to me when I tried to flash this without unlocking the bootloader with fastboot. At least I finally managed to ship my device to LG for repairs today. I'll just chalk it up as another lesson learned.
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I can vouch for this. That's exactly what happened to me when I tried to flash this without unlocking the bootloader with fastboot. At least I finally managed to ship my device to LG for repairs today. I'll just chalk it up as another lesson learned.
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You didn't need to ship it back to LG. Firmware download mode is always available (hold vol up while plugging in USB cable -- just vol up, not vol up + power). Continue holding vol up until FW DL mode displays). Then just use the LG flash tool to flash a KDZ. It is a PITA when you have to go back that far, but you can't brick these phones, not with software at least -- they would need to be physically altered
-- Brian
Revenant Ghost said:
I can vouch for this. That's exactly what happened to me when I tried to flash this without unlocking the bootloader with fastboot. At least I finally managed to ship my device to LG for repairs today. I'll just chalk it up as another lesson learned.
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You sent your device in for a soft brick? You should set up the flash tool for our phone with a 10j.kdz before doing anything. Hope you get it back soon.
Debloated version
Fixing some force close problems on a debloated version now, should be up later today or tonight.
@runningnak3d
Flashing the KDZ seems easy enough. But how could I fix it without unrestricted access to a computer? And my stock charger is broken without a USB cable. I had no choice but to send it in for repairs. Guess I'll be stuck on Lollipop for a while longer, at least.
Edubyah said:
6.0 Marshmallow with insecure modded kernel and TWRP recovery
This needs testing by someone else. It has been flashed on my own personal phone with no issues.
Requirements- Unlocked bootloader, Draken FX's Bootstack -the fixed version by Turbo2012 found in DrakenFX's thread for the flashable 6.0 update. Must be currently on an LG based ROM NOT CM. After install flash SuperSU install zip, post any issues. You will be able to ADB and Fastboot even if you can only boot splash screen with this kernel so you should be able to recover from almost anything multiple ways. When time allows I will put up a source built 6.0 along the lines of Game Theory's Katana ROM. Everybody is welcome to everything I post and I strongly encourage the young crowd to get involved, these phones don't support their selves.
Downloads:
Tested SuperSU
Working Bootstack for 6.0 MM
Update.zip
Instructions:
Flash Bootstack
Flash Update
Flash Beta SuperSU from link
Credits:
DrakenFX for his flashable zips and kdz files
Turbo2012 fixing and contributing
Chainfire for his SuperSU and he's been here since it started
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Can you post links to DrakenFx post and will this work with CDMA version (ie, Boost Mobile 770 version of hardware)
JBoever said:
Can you post links to DrakenFx post and will this work with CDMA version (ie, Boost Mobile 770 version of hardware)
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Can the bootloader be unlocked on the CDMA versions (ex. Boost, Sprint, Verizon)? If you can I will make a variant for it. But if you can't NO.
I just found out that the unlocked bootloader in 6.0 survives even the .kdz flashtool. So once you unlock your boot in 6.0 with fastboot oem unlock you never have to do it again even survived kdz downgrade to lollipop and update to 6.0 stayed unlocked.
JBoever said:
Can you post links to DrakenFx post and will this work with CDMA version (ie, Boost Mobile 770 version of hardware)
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works great on metro ms631 just need wifi to stop turning its self off can you guys fix it! h631/ms631 mm kernel works find no errors help needed fixing wifi connection thanks
Greetings from the AT&T S5 Forum!
We've recently discovered the usability of engineering firmwares in our journey to get root, as outlined here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196
Now, I'm here to try to bring this same method to you guys! With the help of @jrkruse, here are the root instructions:
How it works:
These engineering firmwares are usually based on KitKat, and have their SELinux set to PERMISSIVE. This not only leaves the firmware very vulnerable to towelroot, but it also keeps SELinux from raining on our parade.
Thanks again to @jrkruse for the updated root instructions, and @mohammad.afaneh for the Safestrap!
Revised October 6, 2018.
Directions:
Before you get going, use this APK to check your eMMC chip's CID:
eMMC_CID_Checker_.apk[/SIZE][/B][/CENTER]
Your CID Number will be the first two numbers in the eMMC Box under "CID"
If the first two digits are "15," your bootloader is unlockable and you can install TWRP/AOSP ROMs.
If the first two digits are "11," your bootloader is not unlockable, but you can use rooted Lollipop ROMs that are based on TouchWiz (with the help of SafeStrap). You can also use non-rooted Marshmallow ROMs (based on TouchWiz) and flash mods with SafeStrap.
BACK UP YOUR STUFF NOW, YOUR STORAGE WILL BE WIPED!
If your eMMC CID starts with "15," start here:
1. Download and unzip this file: EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1.zip
2. Reboot the phone to Download Mode (Pwr +Vol Dwn+Home)
3. Use Odin 3.12 and load the "COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5" firmware in the AP Slot
4. Flash and let the phone process the file. It will reboot twice and you should be dropped into Android within a minute and a half.
5. Copy the following files to your phone:
"RootS5" Folder and "EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip",
and EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip
6. Use the File Manager (you can find it in the app drawer) to install Superuser.apk, Busybox.apk, tr_v2.apk, and SafeStrapKK.apk . Do not open anything yet.
7. Open towelroot and click "MAKE IT RAIN". It should tell you you have succeeded. Otherwise, reboot and try again.
8. Now open SuperSU and click "New User" to install it.
Once done, open SuperSU and update the SU binaries using the "NORMAL" method. It will tell you you need to reboot, but you can skip that. (If the Superuser install hangs for more than 5 minutes reboot phone and try to install it again.)
9. Now open the BusyBox app, grant SuperSU access and install BusyBox.
10. Now open SafeStrap, grant SuperSu access and click "install recovery". If the SafeStrap recovery fails to install, make sure BusyBox is installed by rerunning the BusyBox app (it will tell you if BusyBox is installed). If its not installed, click "install" again, reboot the phone, re-open SafeStrap and try to install recovery again
11. Once SafeStrap Recovery is installed click "reboot to SafeStrap Recovery".
12. Once in SafeStrap Recovery choose install and select EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
13. Install the zip. The phone will power off. Reboot the phone to TWRP Recovery with Pwr+VolUp+Home
14. You will now have an Unlocked Bootloader and TWRP recovery Installed. Now whoose Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select Dalvik Cache; Data; System; Cache, and swipe the swipe to wipe bar. When done, click the back button, click Install, and choose:
EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip
You're done! You will have stock rooted Marshmallow QB2 Build installed with an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery.
If your eMMC CID starts with "11," start here:
1. Download and unzip this file: EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip
2. Reboot Phone to Download Mode (Pwr +Vol Dwn+Home)
3. Use Odin 3.12 and load the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in the AP Slot.
4. Flash and let the phone reboot. It will reboot to recovery and finish install then it will reboot and take about 20 seconds to boot.
5. Copy the following to the phone:
Root S5 Folder, EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip, EMMC_11_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip, and the TouchWiz ROM you want to install.
6. Use the File Manager (you can find it in the app drawer) to install Superuser.apk, Busybox.apk, tr_v2.apk, and SafeStrapKK.apk . Do not open anything yet.
7. Open towelroot and click "MAKE IT RAIN". It should tell you you have succeeded. Otherwise, reboot and try again.
8. Now open SuperSU and click "New User" to install it.
Once done, open SuperSU and update the SU binaries using the "NORMAL" method. It will tell you you need to reboot, but you can skip that. (If the Superuser install hangs for more than 5 minutes reboot phone and try to install it again.)
9. Now open the BusyBox app, grant SuperSU access and install BusyBox.
10. Now open SafeStrap, grant SuperSu access and click "install recovery". If the SafeStrap recovery fails to install, make sure BusyBox is installed by rerunning the BusyBox app (it will tell you if BusyBox is installed). If its not installed, click "install" again, reboot the phone, re-open SafeStrap and try to install recovery again
11. Once SafeStrap Recovery is installed click "reboot to SafeStrap Recovery".
12. Once in SafeStrap Recovery, choose what firmware you want to be on:
Lollipop 5.0 Firmware=EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip
Marsmhallow 6.0 Firmware=EMMC_11_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip
13. Install the firmware zip, and then flash a TouchWiz Lollipop ROM. (Here is the latest stock rooted Lollipop Rom: VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip). You may want to download a copy of the latest SuperSu zip, and flash if installing a Lollipop ROM that is not rooted. Remember that you cannot root Marshmallow ROMs, so do not try and flash the SuperSu zip on a Marshmallow Rom (you will softbrick if you do).
14. After you install any Lollipop ROM, you may need to reinstall SafeStrap Recovery. Most of the time you don't have to and SafeStrap can be reached by flashing the KitKat Kernel in Download Mode with ODIN. But, in some cases, when flashing a ROM that flashes a system.img instead of a system folder, you may lose SafeStrap during install. This will be the case if you install the above ROM. You can reinstall it after the ROM is booted up. A Safestrap-G900V-4.04_LL_MM.apk is included that will flash a version of SafeStrap that will allow you to reboot to SafeStrap Recovery without flashing a KitKat kernel in Odin. Install BusyBox again from the BusyBox App in the RootS5 Folder. Install Safestrap-G900V-4.04_LL_MM.apk and make sure to grant SuperSU access. It may take a few seconds to prompt. If SafeStrap is not installed, click "Install Recovery". If Safestrap is still installed click on "Uninstall Recovery", close the app, and reopen it. It should say recovery is not installed. Now click on "Install Recovery". If this doesn't work, reboot the phone and try again. Once installed, you can just click reboot to SafeStrap from the SafeStrap app and you will reboot straight to SafeStrap. Remember to flash the appropriate Kernel when leaving SafeStrap!
Download and place these on your device:
LL_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable.zip, and
MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable.zip
If something goes wrong you can usually get back to SafeStrap by simply rebooting the phone to Download Mode and flashing NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5. When the phone reboots, watch for the SafeStrap splash screen and enter SafeStrap.
WARNING: Do NOT change ANY boot options in SafeStrap. ROM slots cannot be used, so you must flash to the Stock ROM slot EVERY TIME OR YOU WILL SOFTBRICK. Some functions don't work in SafeStrap, like choosing an image file to flash directly. All image files must be flashed via zip file.
For CID11 users that have followed the above instructions and want to use Marshmallow:
QA1_MM_Firmware_With_QA1_Bootloader_CAUTION.zip=Marshmallow Firmware (use if flashing a MM TW ROM other than the one posted below). Just remember there is no root for Marshmallow ROMs, but having SafeStrap installed gives you the ability to do things like flash debloat Scripts, Mods, etc and the ability to go back to a rooted Lollipop ROM without going through the root process all over again. Simply flash the Lollipop ROM and EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip.
Here is a special ROM that includes SafeStrap, so you can flash a Marshmallow ROM and still be able to use SafeStrap to flash things. You will not have root but you can still access SafeStrap. VZW_QB2_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY_V1.zip More Instructions about this can be found HERE
When using a MM ROM, it is necessary to flash the KitKat Kernel with Odin to enter SafeStrap. When leaving SafeStrap, make sure to flash MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable.zip which is necessary to leave SafeStrap (This zip will be placed on storage automatically with the above ROM and you also download it in instructions above.) Just navigate to the .MM_KERNEL_SS-FF folder located on both Internal and External storage.
i'll odin my spare s5 to stock later if i get the chance and let you know if this works on my g900v.
The methods in post 1 are seriously outdated the easiest method to obtain unlocks or update or downgrade unlocked bootloaders can be found below they were updated December of 2021
EMMC 15 Unlocking Bootloader
2022_VZW_EMMC_15_ AIO_Tool To Unlock_Bootloader+Install_TWRP And MM_QL1_Rooted_Rom Works On Any Version Bootloaders_MM_LL_KK-Reactivation Lock Remover
This Process Will Root Phone Unlock Your VZW EMMC 15 Chipset Bootloader Install TWRP Recobery And Imstall Latest QL1 Stock Rom . Downloads S5_Root_Tools_2023.7z EMMC_15_Rom.zip -- Stock QL1 6.0 Directions For Unlocking Stock Phone I would...
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EMMC 15 Updating Unlocked Bootloaders Or Downgrading
2022_VZW_EMMC_15_Chipset For Unlocked Dev BL To Downgrade To LL_KK Or Upgrade To MM_And Keep Unlock Bootloader
This Process Will Update Or Downgrade Your VZW EMMC Chipset DEV Aboot Bootloader Unlocked S5 To Marshmallow 6.0 Lollipop 5.0 Or Kitkat 4.2 or 4.4 Root And Unlock Instructions Can Be Found Here EMMC 15 Rooting And Bootloader Unlocking EMMC 11...
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For Rooting EMMC 11 Phones
2021_VZW_Locked_Bootloader_EMMC_11_Rooted/NonRooted_Roms_With_Safestrap_MM_LL_KK
This Process Will Install On The EMMC_11 Locked Bootloader Verizon S5 Marshmallow QL1 Stock Rom NonRooted With Safestrap. Lollipop PB1 Stock Rom Rooted With Safestrap. KK Rom Rooted With Safestrap What This Does This gives you the ability to...
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I cant seem to get the link for locked bootloaders to work... But does this mean that CID 11 people will finally have unlocked bootloaders and can install Lineage OS? may seem like a dumb question...
its uploading sorry it failed at 99 percent
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its uploading sorry it failed at 99 percent
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Thank you! very much appreciated
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I cant seem to get the link for locked bootloaders to work... But does this mean that CID 11 people will finally have unlocked bootloaders and can install Lineage OS? may seem like a dumb question...
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Its uploaded
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Its uploaded
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Downloading as we speak. I will let you know how everything goes!
tested on one of the spares I had kicking around
does what it says on the tin
!kickass
The apps are kind of hard to see in the App Drawer I installed View attachment Apex_Lancher.apk and it gets rid of that Info screen covering the Apps
The OP has been updated to reflect @jrkruse 's new instructions
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The OP has been updated to reflect @jrkruse 's new instructions
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I just cleaned them up a little I'll Pm you the changes
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I cant seem to get the link for locked bootloaders to work... But does this mean that CID 11 people will finally have unlocked bootloaders and can install Lineage OS? may seem like a dumb question...
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This does not unlock bootloaders for CID11 people. There will probably never be a bootloader unlock for those people unless the Verizon S5 gets one from Samsung as it grows old and irrelevant.
jrkruse said:
This does not unlock bootloaders for CID11 people. There will probably never be a bootloader unlock for those people unless the Verizon S5 gets one from Samsung as it grows old and irrelevant.
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Which, I should add, has about a 1 in 10,000,000 chance of occurring.
I was able to successfully flash COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in the AP Slot
After it rebooted to system , I am unable to get the phone to be recognized by windows. When I plug it in I hear the beep that it's plugged in charging, but I cannot find an option for file transfer on the phone itself. I tried a couple different Samsung drivers on Windows but to no avail. Does anyone know why this is happening or how I can get it to connect to the pc?
This was one of the drivers I used: (one linked in original thread)
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...NG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.0.exe
guitar1238751 said:
I was able to successfully flash COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in the AP Slot
After it rebooted to system , I am unable to get the phone to be recognized by windows. When I plug it in I hear the beep that it's plugged in charging, but I cannot find an option for file transfer on the phone itself. I tried a couple different Samsung drivers on Windows but to no avail. Does anyone know why this is happening or how I can get it to connect to the pc?
This was one of the drivers I used:
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Try rebooting the phone and the PC. I've had that happen before and usually that fixes the problem.
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Try rebooting the phone and the PC. I've had that happen before and usually that fixes the problem.
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Yup I've tried that a few times. I even went back to download mode, redid the process and booted back to system, still couldn't get it to connect.
guitar1238751 said:
Yup I've tried that a few times. I even went back to download mode, redid the process and booted back to system, still couldn't get it to connect.
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That's peculiar... Have you tried another cord? Otherwise you'll have no choice but to take out the SD card and plug it into the PC manually.
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That's peculiar... Have you tried another cord? Otherwise you'll have no choice but to take out the SD card and plug it into the PC manually.
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I'll try it again with another cable and laptop. If it still doesn't work I'll copy it directly to the SD card. This is my friend's phone. I'm in class now so when I see him later I'll continue the steps and let you know what happens. Thanks
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I'll try it again with another cable and laptop. If it still doesn't work I'll copy it directly to the SD card. This is my friend's phone. I'm in class now so when I see him later I'll continue the steps and let you know what happens. Thanks
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Happy to help
["QUOTE=AptLogic;71212479]Happy to help [/QUOTE]
According to the Verizon Galaxy S5 Update Page:
Android® Security Patch Level: 2017–08-01
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
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This is basically the same thing they are doing with other devices. Since Samsung never released their September Security patch due to them addressing the BlueBorne problem, they have been re-releasing the QH* updates as QI* but they include the BlueBorne patch. For some reason, Verizon didn't include the BlueBorne patch in the changelog like they have been for every other phone.
For example. The Galaxy S6, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ updates all say
Includes: Blueborne security patch
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android® security patches on your device.
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Who knows why they chose to include the exact same changelog as the prior update with the same security patch. Whatever. Verizon sucks. We all know it.
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
Also, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be doing this though because the screen on my S5 is going bad (flickering and flashing green whenever I bring it out of sleep) so this weekend I'm getting an S8+.
so its safe to say that the new modem ql2 is pretty much the same sa the previous update?
Updated to this build from QH2, flashed in odin, then booted up, reflashed TWRP and SU, froze system updater all good. If you do end up leaving, this will just be another loss for this model as no one else is updating the stock images anymore.
Thank you for your work on this. Does this have root, and if not, do those of us with locked bootloaders have a way to keep root and safestrap?
Tell us how the S8+ goes and if you can unlock the bootloader and root that. Thanks again!
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Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
Also, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be doing this though because the screen on my S5 is going bad (flickering and flashing green whenever I bring it out of sleep) so this weekend I'm getting an S8+.
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For the record, this loses root, and loses safestrap. I'm too dumb to know how to root this since I can't get TWRP on this phone, so I'm going to hope the way back to root and safestrap is get back Kitkat and then up to PB1 starting over using these steps.. This will probably be better for someone who knows what they're doing or just wants to upgrade for the security updates and doesn't care about root.
androidman807 said:
Thank you for your work on this. Does this have root, and if not, do those of us with locked bootloaders have a way to keep root and safestrap?
Tell us how the S8+ goes and if you can unlock the bootloader and root that. Thanks again!
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I have a 15 Emmc chip and unlocked the bootloader via this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
I flashed EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip to my phone. I also have TWRP installed.
Now, if I understand all this correctly, I can simply flash your Developler Boatloader friendly version via TWRP? This will upgrade my OS to the latest update? Then flash Magisk to get root back?
This all seems too simple.
You will also have to re-flash TWRP via Odon.
kevin98208 said:
I have a 15 Emmc chip and unlocked the bootloader via this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
I flashed EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip to my phone. I also have TWRP installed.
Now, if I understand all this correctly, I can simply flash your Developler Boatloader friendly version via TWRP? This will upgrade my OS to the latest update? Then flash Magisk to get root back?
This all seems too simple.
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You will also have to re-flash TWRP via Odon.
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I too followed the instructions in the thread above for a CID 15 eMMC.
I was unable to flash the "G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_ Aboot.tar.md5.zip" from the OP using TWRP, but was able to do it no problem using Odin 3.12 (AP option).
After flashing that I then used Odin again (AP option) to flash the latest TWRP (https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.1.1-0-klte.img.tar.html). I then did another factory reset on the phone (since I had already just wiped my data following the bootloader instructions) and reinstalled Magisk from TWRP and MagiskManager.
Everything looks great so far. Thanks for this update OP and for those of you providing guidance.
I have G900VVRU2DPD1 with unlocked bootloader and twrp 3.0.0-0.
Can I flash the
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_ Aboot.tar.md5.zip ?
If yes, after flashing, will my bootloader remain PD1 unlocked? Is it OK to have unlocked PD1 bootloader with DQI2 firmware?
Will the TWRP and root be lost? And how I can get back TWRP? Using ODIN? If root is lost then can not use flashify to flash TWRP.
If using odin to flash TWRP, then I can just flash supersu zip in zip to get root back, right?
Thanks.
I guess this is slightly off topic since it's not about this specific firmware version, but here goes ~
How do you guys go about extracting firmware/modems from stock ROM updates?? It boggles my mind lol. I'm running a OP3T now, but am working on an old device (and I still have my old S5 too). Over the years it appears people are now able to do this process for most devices and make it flashable one way or another.
I wish I understood how this gets done (and possibly figure out how to do it myself). Would love a guide / video / brief explanation with terms I could look up if it's long & involved??
Thanks for the work!
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How do you guys go about extracting firmware/modems from stock ROM updates??
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Stock ROM update is just a tar archive with files inside.
The names of the files are mostly self-explaining.
Use some tool to access the archive, like Total Commander or 7zip archiver.
bbsc said:
Stock ROM update is just a tar archive with files inside.
The names of the files are mostly self-explaining.
Use some tool to access the archive, like Total Commander or 7zip archiver.
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Hmmm and then to make flashable??
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Hmmm and then to make flashable??
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Just pack what you want into tar archive and it will be flashable.
No need to attach checksum.
But it's possible too.
Say, this tar-file is flashable:
Missing apps
TraderJack said:
and reinstalled Magisk from TWRP and MagiskManager.
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Can I reuse the same Magisk from the "EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip" file from the other thread on how to unlock bootloader and root, or should I download the latest Magisk and MagiskManager?
Edit 1: Okay, I installed Magisk after updating to the latest QI2 and am rooted. However, I found that I'm missing busybox and safestrap. Do I have to reinstall both of those as well or can I just reinstall busybox?
Also, QI2 lost tether/hotspot capability as it reverted back to asking to purchase the service (I'm also on the old grandfathered unlimited plan)...is there a way to get it back as when on rooted QB2?
Edit 2: Did some more research while hiding at work...so now I know, having TWRP recovery is enough and just need to reinstall busybox.
Now still need to find a way to get hotspot capability back like when on the rooted magisk QB2...
Thanks
This is an updated root and unroot method for the s7/s7 edge.
I updated the zip file with the latest eng boot
Uploaded the latest stock files
Credit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
Use V10 Odin Files this will allow you to root the s7/s7 sdge on the latest firmware. (02/09/2020)
Directions:
This works for Oreo And Nougat Roms
As always there is a chance of bricking your phone
1. Download and extract S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root.zip
2. Reboot your phone to download mode
3. Inside the S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root folder you will find an Odin_Firmware folder. Use Odin and flash the Eng Boot Image for your
phone
4. Once phone is rebooted and connected to computer click on the cmd-here.exe and type root.bat in the command window and hit enter
5. Follow directions on the command window
6. You can only use system root on Oreo
7. Once root is done and root bat closes leave your phone alone for a few minutes it may reboot a couple of times
8. Sprint Users This should work for you as well just let me know if your phone reboots with eng boot.img installed like it did on nougat while try too run the root.bat. I may need to change some things
9. With this system root do not update su binary if in anyway you get something asking you to update binaries ignore it. You can also disable notifications about updating binaries. This will not affect su app
10. Don't flash any superuser zips in recovery that are not made by me
S7 Oreo Nougat Adb Advanced Root V13: https://archive.org/download/s7oreo...Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V13 (02-08-2020).zip
Return to stock:
Open odin
Reboot in download mode
Apply files
Plus in device
Flash to device
VZW-G935VVRUACSH1: https://archive.org/download/vzwg935vvruacsh120191014133427/VZW-G935VVRUACSH1-20191014133427.zip
Thank you. Followed the straight forward steps and got mine done perfectly on v10_BL. I even flashed stock and did it again just to be sure. I very much appreciate your work.
1) will this work on G935TUVSACSI1
2) how to install magisk plz reply
abdullahpk33 said:
1) will this work on G935TUVSACSI1
2) how to install magisk plz reply
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Works on latest firmware
No bootloader unlock so no magisk
How do I return to stock with the changes that I have while rooted on S7 flat model? Sorry for nooby question
thank you so after trying for 1yr i got root on 935t ...
Can we install custom recovery/twrp???
And plz anyone know how to install xposed framework
i tried on G935P sprint , everything went like u said, but after cm closed and phone rebooted, and i went to open supersu (ur app) said root undetected !!!
i choosed supersu app (not system root ) ! any help
edit: i run root bat again, but this time choosed (system root orio while i am on nougat lol) and i choosed only root no tweak (before chosed on demand) + didnt choose finger fix..
but i feel the device little slow, any help ?
Somehow I am on version 11 of bootloader.....
Does it delete all my files? Oo
Also after flashing eng boot my phone is stuck at endless reboot
stuck at bootloader
abdullahpk33 said:
thank you so after trying for 1yr i got root on 935t ...
Can we install custom recovery/twrp???
And plz anyone know how to install xposed framework
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To install Xposed, just download the Xposed installer 3.15 apk and install from the app. Reboot.
Will this work on SM-G935U
(Baseband: G935UUEU4BQD2) ???
will this work for Samsung Galaxy s7 edge SM-G935T Qualcomm Android 8.0 sir ?
Do you know??
Is there an unbranded firmware download available somewhere for this phone???
It did'nt work on my S7 edge SM-G935T T-mobile Qualcomm
I already used different cables, usb port, restart my laptop..
Anyone can help ? Will appreciate a lot!
it says on the phone [boot]fused 11 > binary 10
Good work man..
Can you explain how to unroot because my phone is little bit lagging and I can't flash stock firmware because after flashing the stock firmware my phone will stuck on Samsung logo..
Sorry for my bad English.. ?
None of the odin files worked for G930PVPSBCTA1
I'm on version G930PVPSBCTA1 and none of the odin files would flash. Fails immediately when flashing. Am I doing something wrong?
dont work on 930p v11 booloader
Well that sucks. I highly doubt we'll see a root method then at this point. Thanks for replying.
eng boot v11
hello,
I'm trying to root g935u and see every tread stuck on v11 bootloader.
Seems it may help: h_t_tps:// support.halabtech.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=234247
I have no access or knowledge to use that alone.
I get the same error message as you on a Verizon version
I get the same error message as you on a Verizon version
sinizter0202 said:
It did'nt work on my S7 edge SM-G935T T-mobile Qualcomm
I already used different cables, usb port, restart my laptop..
Anyone can help ? Will appreciate a lot!
it says on the phone [boot]fused 11 > binary 10
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