Caution when modifying your phone, although you can revert 99% of issues you may come across, be cautious.
I take no credit other than compiling info and making a guide. All credit goes to http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4911585 (br3w3r, Chainfire and Princecomsy)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g935a-root-t3410403
Well, root has been achieved on all of the variants. All the information is spread, therefore I will compile it.
It is confirmed working for the G935T/A/ (All firmwares so far) can anyone verify it works for Verizon?
DOWNLOAD LINKS
Complete Package with all needed files ( http://d-h.st/am7i - click the blue download link to avoids the ads. (Credit to billa)
ADB Files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Samsung Device Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117#none
http://d-h.st/gsDA Modified ODIN
http://d-h.st/lQY8 EngBootIMG
https://download.chainfire.eu/968/SuperSU/SuperSU-v2.74-2-S7QC.zip Chainfire's SuperSU
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR PHONE, YOU MAY NEED TO FACTORY RESET AFTER FLASHING THE ENGBOOT FILE. ( MAY BE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DISABLED SYSTEM APPS)
1- Put your device in to download mode ( Power off--- Hold Down arrow + Home + Power button)
2-Open the provided ODIN and where it says "AP" select and open the file "Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR" -- FLASH it--
3- The phone should now reboot
Installing SuperSU
easiest way to put it for flashing su.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLvRuzQMPLk
1- make sure you have the adb toolkit installed( place it in the root of the "C:/" drive. Mine is "C:/adb"
2- place the superuser folder you downloaded in to c:/adb and rename it "super" to make things easier
3- open the command prompt. Either search for it or press windows key + r and type in "cmd"
4- once cmd is open, navigate to the "super" folder. To do so type cd c:/ , then type cd adb and finally type cd super
5- type in root.bat
You should now be rooted.
To remove the security warning, use a package disabler like titanium backup and disable SecurityLogAgent
NOTE
For those having lag, heat, and battery drain issues. Try doing this.
I had those issues on PD6.
What I did was, ODIN'd a factory PD8 file and rerooted, then I used KERNEL TOOLKIT and changed to the ONDEMAND Governor, next I increased the CPU(small cores / and large cores) to max FREQUENCY allowed and reduced the min core frequencies to the lowest setting. Be sure to apply settings on boot so they stick.
The phone is very fast now.
I disabled the KNOX packages and tmobile package.
It fixed 95% of my issues, im even running xposed
For anyone that needs the complete firmware from Sammobile:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935T/
I also attached the root files necessary in the zip file here.
BUT... you also need to unrar it. Stinking forum set the zip limit to 20MB for zip files but it zips to about 23MB.
Rar limit is 8MB but in a rar it was reduced to about 18. So... rar'ed it up, hid it in a zip.
Will this work on PC8? That's the one I'm on.
mrlugo88 said:
Will this work on PC8? That's the one I'm on.
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No guts, no glory. Try it and let us know. Root hasn't been out but for a couple of hours so it's hard to know for sure. Make a backup with Smart Switch and try it out! My guess is that you shouldn't have any issue.
If anyone has disabled any of their apps, make sure you re-enable them.
If you get stuck at the white T-Mobile screen for longer than 5 minutes then reboot back to stock recovery and factory reset. Sucks... but some of us had to do it. Afterwards, it should boot fine.
By the way... HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
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Binary100100 said:
No guts, no glory. Try it and let us know. Root hasn't been out but for a couple of hours so it's hard to know for sure. Make a backup with Smart Switch and try it out! My guess is that you shouldn't have any issue.
If anyone has disabled any of their apps, make sure you re-enable them.
If you get stuck at the white T-Mobile screen for longer than 5 minutes then reboot back to stock recovery and factory reset. Sucks... but some of us had to do it. Afterwards, it should boot fine.
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I'm all in. Thanks. Will go for it.
mrlugo88 said:
I'm all in. Thanks. Will go for it.
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May the root be with you.
Does it work on tmo S7 edge on PD7?
Sent from my SM-G935T using XDA Free mobile app
Do I need a laptop for this. I'm so sorry about my super noobish question. Don't kill me
Lmax579 said:
Does it work on tmo S7 edge on PD7?
Sent from my SM-G935T using XDA Free mobile app
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It's been confirmed to work.
Chocolatetai said:
Do I need a laptop for this. I'm so sorry about my super noobish question. Don't kill me
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A Windows machine with administrative rights to install device drivers are required.
Thankyou for your nice reply. I guess I have to wait till my brother gets home
whats the weird icon in the status bar and anybody found lag after they flash the boot file?
Binary100100 said:
No guts, no glory. Try it and let us know. Root hasn't been out but for a couple of hours so it's hard to know for sure. Make a backup with Smart Switch and try it out! My guess is that you shouldn't have any issue.
If anyone has disabled any of their apps, make sure you re-enable them.
If you get stuck at the white T-Mobile screen for longer than 5 minutes then reboot back to stock recovery and factory reset. Sucks... but some of us had to do it. Afterwards, it should boot fine.
By the way... HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
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How would I boot back to stock recovery?
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA Free mobile app
That's for compiling the info.
Might be a good idea to add a list of builds it's been confirmed working on.
Lmax579 said:
How would I boot back to stock recovery?
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA Free mobile app
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Switch your Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge completely.
Boot into Galaxy S7 recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power keys at the same time.
Release all three buttons when Samsung Galaxy S7 screen flickers and you see a warning sign.
Press Volume Up to continue to the main screen of Recovery mode. Or, press Volume Down if you aren’t sure and want to go back to the normal mode.
That’s just about it!
Read more: http://wccftech.com/how-to-enter-galaxy-s7-recovery-mode/#ixzz4DORIJ3Dx
http://wccftech.com/how-to-enter-galaxy-s7-recovery-mode/
Chocolatetai said:
Do I need a laptop for this. I'm so sorry about my super noobish question. Don't kill me
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Yes, specifically the root.bat is Windows based, but you could read the .bat and figure out how to do it in linux. Either way, yes.
Worked flawlessly with the guide. Thanks for compiling it
Edit/Update:
I am getting the same lag that others have reported previously. One thing I'm seeing that stands out in logcat is Secure Storage Daemon throwing warnings and then an error "Kernal binary has been changed. Please use the same version of platform/kernel binaries"
uaktags said:
Yes, specifically the root.bat is Windows based, but you could read the .bat and figure out how to do it in linux. Either way, yes.
Worked flawlessly with the guide. Thanks for compiling it
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So just followed the guide? Do I need anything else? I just follow the guide and download what the guide says? Do I need to turn my phone off? Do I need a specific app on my phone for anything? Sorry for the questions
Chocolatetai said:
So just followed the guide? Do I need anything else? I just follow the guide and download what the guide says? Do I need to turn my phone off? Do I need a specific app on my phone for anything? Sorry for the questions
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If you follow the guide, you'll have everything you need and there wouldn't be any questions needed.
I guess more specific to ask, where are you getting hung up?
On a windows machine:
Download all the files listed and get them installed
Follow the instructions (boot phone into download mode, put adb folder into c:\, rename the SuperSU folder from the zip archive to "super" for easy access, execute the cd's and then execute root.bat)
uaktags said:
If you follow the guide, you'll have everything you need and there wouldn't be any questions needed.
I guess more specific to ask, where are you getting hung up?
On a windows machine:
Download all the files listed and get them installed
Follow the instructions (boot phone into download mode, put adb folder into c:\, rename the SuperSU folder from the zip archive to "super" for easy access, execute the cd's and then execute root.bat)
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How would I put my phone in download mode
Chocolatetai said:
How would I put my phone in download mode
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It's in the guide.
Please just read the guide and understand it before you move forward. Ask what you don't understand from the guide so that the writer could make it more clear if it's needed. But what you just asked is literally written clearly with what to do.
Damn can't wait to do this and install xposed only got another hour left
T-Mobile S7 Edge
Latest Update PD8
Eng Boot - System Custom
Knox 0x0
Related
First things first...
Credits:
Mast3rpyr0 - Original creator of a simple one click root. Most the code used here is based on his work with some tweeks. [ Link ]
webs05 - For the outstanding help he has provided to those who were having issues using Simple Root!!! Thanks!
toastcfh - For root and nand unlock. [ Link ]
Koush - Recovery image [ Link ]
maejrep - For helping with the code to remove sendkeys!! Thanks alot!!
If I forgot anyone that I should have mention, let me know....
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After hours of trying to figure out a way to make Mast3rpyr0's batch files work correctly, I noticed it had problems sending certain commands. So I decided to use some of his batch file codes, and create a VB.NET application along with batch files. I have unrooted and rooted my personal phone multiple times trying to get this to work. I tested the app 3times!! Each time Unrooting my phone! All three times its has been successful!
What exactly does this do?
Exactly what it say, Root your EVO in 3 Steps.
How do you use it?
Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode. (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked ) Click the buttons starting from Step 1.
Why the large file size?
This includes all the .img and .zip files that are needed to root. (2 PC36IMG.zip @ ~ 170MB = 340mb) and a couple of other smaller files. I decided to add them to make things more simple and avoid having to explain where to get these files.
Youtube Example
sorry for all the video splits...not my fault, blame youtube.
Video quality might be bad, give them a few to process 720p version
Part 1-1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAqTEAWxh7U
Part 1-2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=578jDEJ6M_c
Part 2-1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-FbYqPOrpg
Part 2-2+3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk7lBDpSp-A
AndroidPolice.com Review + Tips
Download:
Megaupload - had to put this up, account suspended due to the amount of downloads =( they want my to go dedicated smh...
Official Page | Full (Download this if you never used this program before)
If you have downloaded this program before, please read this
Note: Its recommended to flash a custom ROM. Reason I say this is because for whatever reason, the eng-image doesnt allow proper SU permission!!
Requires: Dot Net Framework 4 and HTC SYNC
I would try it if I didn't fully root yesterday. But props to you guys for putting that together. Seems like a one step jailbreak. Very nice.
WOW! Great work. This will unlock NAND too? If so you might want to update your thread title....
jiqqaman said:
First things first...
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!! IF IT SAYS DONT MOVE YOUR MOUSE, DONT CLICK ANYTHING, DONT TOUCH YOUR KEYBOARD... THEN DONT!!!!
The reason for this is because for some reason a batch file cant send the command
Code:
adb shell cat sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
The only way I found to get around that was using Sendkeys. I know, send keys is lame, and poor programming, but its the only way that I could get this to work.
Basically, Sendkeys sends keystokes to a targeted window, as if you were typing. You might see your keyboard NumLock, Caps light blink while this is being used, which is perfectly normal. (Enjoy the light show)
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That's because the windows shell interpreter parses the redirect as belonging to the Windows system, not the android system. So it's trying to redirect the output to c:/data/flash_image or some such nonsense. Since Windows doesn't do / for it's directory structure, but instead uses \ it gacks trying to find the directory to put it in (which would be wrong even if it worked, since it would be on your hard drive, not the phone). You can change the cat line to this:
Code:
adb shell cp /sdcard/flash_image /data/flash_image
and it should work just as well. Anytime you use a redirect in a batch script like that it's going to try and redirect to Windows. If it wasn't my day off and I wasn't so tired I might figure out a fix for that, but the code I posted above should do the trick well enough. I wasn't sure initially why people wanted to to read the file into another one in the first place, but I did it with cp when I rooted and it worked fine. I suggest testing it, and then possibly changing your program. That way you can get rid of sendkeys and people breaking root by clicking something when it's running
this is amazing. too bad noobs like myself could not wait to root and unlock nand. but the process was well worth it. great job, i hope this save someone a headache
Re: [Program] SimpleRoot .1 ---- 3 Click Root!!
smw6180 said:
That's because the windows shell interpreter parses the redirect as belonging to the Windows system, not the android system. So it's trying to redirect the output to c:/data/flash_image or some such nonsense. Since Windows doesn't do / for it's directory structure, but instead uses \ it gacks trying to find the directory to put it in (which would be wrong even if it worked, since it would be on your hard drive, not the phone). You can change the cat line to this:
Code:
adb shell cp /sdcard/flash_image /data/flash_image
and it should work just as well. Anytime you use a redirect in a batch script like that it's going to try and redirect to Windows. If it wasn't my day off and I wasn't so tired I might figure out a fix for that, but the code I posted above should do the trick well enough. I wasn't sure initially why people wanted to to read the file into another one in the first place, but I did it with cp when I rooted and it worked fine. I suggest testing it, and then possibly changing your program. That way you can get rid of sendkeys and people breaking root by clicking something when it's running
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Thanks, I'll see how that works later on, and if it works ill just upload a zip file with the updated code. Don't like the whole sendkeys thing,...I'd like to figure out on making it work without batch files... but I no pro code lol
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If I am already rooted can I skip right to Unlock Nand? I did root using the toast method.
cmdauria said:
If I am already rooted can I skip right to Unlock Nand? I did root using the toast method.
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It wont hurt to re-root just run the whole thing. make sure you backup of course
thanks OP great work I'm sure it will get even better and easier once you get rid of key presses
STICKY!!!!
would you mind just posting a zip with the main files and not the roms?
im running low on space and wouldnt mind saving 300 megs
Damn after I followed the 50 step-by-step and wish I had seen this earlier nice work might try this on my older bros in a few days
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cmdauria said:
If I am already rooted can I skip right to Unlock Nand? I did root using the toast method.
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Yes, but you must run on the pushfiles.bat file before you goto step 2.
CYBERxNUKE said:
would you mind just posting a zip with the main files and not the roms?
im running low on space and wouldnt mind saving 300 megs
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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N6GV5NNP - no .img or .zip files
make sure you have the first PC36IMG.zip from the first root tutorial and the 2nd PC36IMG.zip from the nand unlock rename it eng-PC36IMG.zip or else you'll break it =(
Hi,
If I do this method will I be able to load custom Roms following these steps? I found these on another site and I am a noob so this one step thing would be great for me to get my feet wet...but the whole reason I would root is so that I could try another ROM...
Here are the steps I found...earlier it said I needed adb and sdk tools so I'm not sure if below will work if I don't have that installed on my computer.
Choose a ROM you want to try. Download it and save it to your computer (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip)
2. Plug the phone in via USB cable and mount the sd card so we can transfer files to it.
3. Copy the ROM .zip file and save it to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders just on the sd card itself). Once it is done copying, unplug the phone from the usb cable.
4. Turn off the phone, then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down and Power until the white bootloader screen comes up (if it finds the PC36IMG.zip on your sd because you didn’t delete it, just say NO when it asks you if you want to update). Now using the volume buttons select Fastboot, then select Recovery and wait for the phone to boot into recovery mode.
5. Scroll to Wipe Data, select wipe data/factory reset and then select wipe dalvik cache.
6. Now scroll to Apply .zip from sd card and select the ROM .zip file we saved to the sdcard and wait for it to finish flashing. Once it is done, hit reboot and you are all set! Enjoy!
OP theres an updates restore image much better options from armon .02 works for people who have bad sectors ALLOT of us have
but 01 is for those who dont try that first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
ken987 said:
Hi,
If I do this method will I be able to load custom Roms following these steps? I found these on another site and I am a noob so this one step thing would be great for me to get my feet wet...but the whole reason I would root is so that I could try another ROM...
Here are the steps I found...earlier it said I needed adb and sdk tools so I'm not sure if below will work if I don't have that installed on my computer.
Choose a ROM you want to try. Download it and save it to your computer (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip)
2. Plug the phone in via USB cable and mount the sd card so we can transfer files to it.
3. Copy the ROM .zip file and save it to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders just on the sd card itself). Once it is done copying, unplug the phone from the usb cable.
4. Turn off the phone, then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down and Power until the white bootloader screen comes up (if it finds the PC36IMG.zip on your sd because you didn’t delete it, just say NO when it asks you if you want to update). Now using the volume buttons select Fastboot, then select Recovery and wait for the phone to boot into recovery mode.
5. Scroll to Wipe Data, select wipe data/factory reset and then select wipe dalvik cache.
6. Now scroll to Apply .zip from sd card and select the ROM .zip file we saved to the sdcard and wait for it to finish flashing. Once it is done, hit reboot and you are all set! Enjoy!
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1. The program includes adb, just download, unzip and run Simple Root.exe
2.Yes you will be able to install custom roms after you have completed the all the steps.
3. Those are not complete steps, but its sorta on the right track... have you done the first part of root?
great job on making this easy guys.... To bad I couldnt wait longer than a week to root.
jiqqaman said:
1. The program includes adb, just download, unzip and run Simple Root.exe
2.Yes you will be able to install custom roms after you have completed the all the steps.
3. Those are not complete steps, but its sorta on the right track... have you done the first part of root?
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Thanks for the quick reply. No, I am a new EVO owner and this is my first android phone. I was an iPhone user but I have come over to the Android side. No regrets. I have basically a new EVO with the OTA update installed. So my goal would be to run your one click method and then learn how to load roms. I also read that people have some kind of rom loader on their phone that sounded pretty easy so I need to do more searching on the forums here so I can learn.
Ken
This would have saved me 3 hours....
Thanks dude though this seems awesome.
Videos are titled "Hero 4g" btw.
Part 1 worked for me but part 2 doesn't. When I click yes on part 2 I get a screen that says "Unhandled exceptin has occured" and it gives me a option to continue or quit and I click continue and it closes out.
Does this method work if I already have the .6 stock rom on my device?
A few things.....
1) This is a ROOTED ROM method.
2) This is a DEODEXED version, originally derived from RaverX3X, dsexton702, samfirmware, and penguin0609's various postings.
Many thanks to RaverX3X, dsexton702, DrHonk, Krylon360, penguin0609, whitehawkx, and others for their work. If I missed your names, it's not on purpose, it's that I'm getting old....being in your 40's sucks sometimes.
This requires Heimdall. A link to Heimdall for Windows is here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/az3ia99by9rgcdf/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-win32.zip
This is a Heimdall ONLY solution. You only need to unrar the link attached (yes, I use RAR. Sorry - but it's an all in one solution that allows me to manipulate RAR, ZIP, and TAR files.) into a directory. Get WinRAR (from rarlabs) to undo the file. MediaFire also has a 200mb limit - RAR gets me under that limit so I can get it to you all.
When unRAR'ing it, you will see 8 files and a folder. The folder contains the root_patch that is required to root the SGS4G.
This is a modification of what dsexton702 did. Steps are as follows:
1) Download the Heimdall suite file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/az3ia99by9rgcdf/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-win32.zip
Install Heimdall, including the drivers. Read the instructions included.
If you have Heimdall 1.1.1 installed already, skip step 1 and go to step 2
2) Download the ROM file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?09ok3m4j0sqw8kt
3) Unzip the ROM file to a directory.
4) Open Heimdall
5) Match the filename to the PDA/Code location. In other words:
FactoryFS = factoryfs.rfs
Kernel = zimage
Param.lfs = param.lfs
Primary Bootloader = boot.bin
Secondary Bootloader = sbl.bin
cache = cache.rfs
Database = data.rfs
Modem = modem.bin
6) Put your SGS4G into download mode. Click Start. Wait until the green bar goes all the way across and it's done.
7) Reboot to Download mode again
8) Close and re-open Heimdall. Click and browse zImage to the directory "root_patch". Choose the zImage file there. Click Start.
9) Let the SGS4G go through the Fugu bootloop a couple of times. This is where your SGS4G gets Rooted.
10) Reboot to download mode once more. The standard download method should work with this.
11) Close and re-open Heimdall. Click and browse the ORIGINAL zImage (NOT THE ROOT_PATCH VERSION!!). Click start.
12) Let the unit flash, then reboot. Download busybox to verify Root.
I've done this a few times with my SGS4G. Let me know how this one works.
[Update notes]
- This may give you some fritzed up screens, then return to normal. I don't know why this is happening, but if you do get it, post it (and screen captures or vids) here and grab RacerX3X's attention to it. He needs to see some of it.
- This will give you root if you follow it.
- This should work with the STANDARD download mode method. If you find you are NOT able to get into the download mode with the normal method do this:
remove battery, start heimdall, insert USB cable, push vol down + home+power, then insert battery.
[Reserved for whatever....]
Positions of the various files. Your actual directory names will vary, but this is to give you an idea of what goes where.
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Right on. Ill try this after I flash blackice.
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Hey just flashed it. I got that weird screen thing. It bootloops for a bit then just times out, and boots fully. Anyways I cant access download mode anymore. I tried the combination above, and got nothing. Also I'm on the root_patch zimage so using adb is impossible. Can someone help me out here, the last thing I want to do is call T-Mob and ask for a new phone.
Icedorb217 said:
Hey just flashed it. I got that weird screen thing. It bootloops for a bit then just times out, and boots fully. Anyways I cant access download mode anymore. I tried the combination above, and got nothing. Also I'm on the root_patch zimage so using adb is impossible. Can someone help me out here, the last thing I want to do is call T-Mob and ask for a new phone.
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There are a few ways to get download mode.
#1. when the phone is booted up with usb debugging on, use adb to send the following command "adb reboot download"
#2. power the phone off, hold volume up and volume down, don't touch the power button.... just plug the USB cable in.
let me know what happens.
joedeveloper said:
There are a few ways to get download mode.
#1. when the phone is booted up with usb debugging on, use adb to send the following command "adb reboot download"
#2. power the phone off, hold volume up and volume down, don't touch the power button.... just plug the USB cable in.
let me know what happens.
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Thanks that vol up and vol down combo worked. Im starting to hate this. With every flash theres a different combo to get into download mode.
Icedorb217 said:
Thanks that vol up and vol down combo worked. Im starting to hate this. With every flash theres a different combo to get into download mode.
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Use quickboot to get into download mode......no button holding
Sent from the pits of hell (from an sgs4g)
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
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Icedorb217 said:
Thanks that vol up and vol down combo worked. Im starting to hate this. With every flash theres a different combo to get into download mode.
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no its because he based this rom off the work i did on modifing the sbl pre gb which it was vol up down insert usb for download mode vol up down power for recovery.
its odd u got it working i may have seen the error of my ways when i repacked the rom its possable the order of the files may have some how borked when it installed causeing the issues if people are getting pre ginger boot download and recovery codes and the rom is fully functional my thanks to you for fixing what i couldnt fix..
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no its because he based this rom off the work i did on modifing the sbl pre gb which it was vol up down insert usb for download mode vol up down power for recovery.
its odd u got it working i may have seen the error of my ways when i repacked the rom its possable the order of the files may have some how borked when it installed causeing the issues if people are getting pre ginger boot download and recovery codes and the rom is fully functional my thanks to you for fixing what i couldnt fix..
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Yep....and I'm very thankful you did the ODIN version so that we can also play with the Heimdall install.
sgyee said:
Yep....and I'm very thankful you did the ODIN version so that we can also play with the Heimdall install.
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yw actually it might be possable to reflash this with odin if you repacked the roms in the proper order i think thats where mine failed and u all had so many issues.
I used to be a little intimidated by heimdall but with sound directions it was a breeze. thank I guys. I'm loving the space. All I need is a kickbutt boot and status bar, which I can't wait to try cooking up in uot kitchen.
Much love to all I geniuses
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Heimdall error..
I tried this method exactly by the directions and Heimdall keeps telling me
Bus:pen: Can not get ibus-daemon's address.
IBusInputContext::createInputContext: no connection to ibus-daemon
What am I doing wrong? I'm on Ubuntu 10.10. Heimdall worked fine with my Vibrant..I don't have any trouble getting into download mode..it just can't flash once I get there..adb even works..
I already updated my udev to include the SGSII4G
Any advice?
why the hell are you flashing KF1, it may brick your phone. Also this isn't the SGSII4g, it is the SGS4g, so if you have the wrong phone, then you will hard brick. If you have an sgs4g(SGH-t959V), then flash the Heimdall version of KJ6. Then flash the kernel by bhundven beta 3. This will give you CWM. Then flash valhalla, valhalla black, AOSP Style, or Octane 3.0. I recommend valhalla black or AOSP style.
This is why I was trying to get the mods to open up a leaked ROM section in the forums, that way we would have the official roms and leaked roms that would really only be temporary. If you guys could please contact the mods asking them for something similar we can avoid having newer users flash unstable roms.
good point.
We need to get all devs to do that.
airfluip1 said:
good point.
We need to get all devs to do that.
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Well, from the looks of things, it won't.
Lufc doesn't think it is a good idea, and that's pretty much that.
Maybe a better choice would be to compile a thread with all of the historical leaks and roms, and ask for the original threads to be deleted.
well, that just killed that.
Also, BD, do you think that the G1 will get Cm9?
Random question.
G1 took an hour to boot CM7. I doubt CM9
airfluip1 said:
well, that just killed that.
Also, BD, do you think that the G1 will get Cm9?
Random question.
G1 took an hour to boot CM7. I doubt CM9
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it already has ics... go look for yourself... search the forum
ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS FROM HERE ON WE WILL ATTEMPT TO SEE WHAT CAN BE FIXED BUT DO TAKE NOTE THAT BRINGING IT TO A SERVICE CENTER AFTER MODIFYING ANYTHING AND THEY WILL TELL YOU THE PHONE NEEDS A NEW MOTHERBOARD FOR THE PRICE OF A NEW C3. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED, SO TAKE EXTRA CAUTION
Hi everyone, this is a general thread for those wishing to break into your new C3 device now that a window has opened in terms of firmware.
Be advised, Sony has stated there will be no rear camera fix and no Marshmallow for the C3
This guide will assume your bootloader is unlocked, if you do not have any idea what it means or how to get about it, you must divert your attention HERE for a bit. Use that link for know-how to unlock your bootloader, and only proceed after successful unlocking. For bootloader codes, select the Z3 Compact as your device, because it shares the same unlock key generation algorithm.
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Now, first thing's first, let’s get root + custom recovery. This is important, because people have been recommending KingRoot and as far as I'm concerned that is the most asinine way to provide system privileges. You wouldn't believe the pain I endured just to remove it and install SuperSU, which is far more reliable. Anyone who wishes to disagree or feels offended by this preference may kindly sod off, no offence.
STOP!
This section is only for Lollipop 5.1 firmwares, anything else and we can't guarantee safety.
Now that you read the warning, let's continue with recovery.
Head HERE for the D2533 files, and HERE for the D2502/D2503 files.
D2533:
1. If you want root as well, get SuperSU and copy it to your SD (Internal/External)
2. Unzip the .zip archive, this contains everything you need.
3. Turn off your phone and plug it into your PC/Laptop while holding the VOLUME DOWN button. It will install a driver first.
4. Double-click the .bat file in the folder of the extracted archive.
5. Read and accept the T’s&C’s
6. The recovery will now install XZDR. When your phone reboots, hold VOLUME DOWN. The green LED should turn PURPLE.
7. You will now be in TWRP recovery. At this point, you can install SuperSU, Custom ROMs, or anything you may otherwise want.
8. Once done, reboot your phone.
D2502/D2503:
1. You need these files first. If you want root, get SuperSU as well.
2. Add the .img file into your fastboot folder.
3. Now, turn off your phone and plug it into your PC/Laptop while holding the VOLUME DOWN button. It will install a driver first.
4. Right-click the space inside the folder while holding SHIFT then click 'Open Command Window Here'
5. You will see a command prompt window so just type
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. It will send the .img files and let you know when done
7. Now type
Code:
fastboot reboot
to reboot your phone
8. When your phone turns on, a green LED will light up. Hold VOLUME DOWN, the LED should turn PURPLE.
9. You will now be in TWRP recovery. At this point, you can install SuperSU, Custom ROMs, or anything you may otherwise want.
10. Once done, reboot your phone.
Soooo, what now?
If you are a dev or would like to become a dev for this device, head HERE to restart CM12.1 development.
Come to THIS THREAD for information on deodexing your device and give it a fresh look. This is a relatively new development so be patient and check in once in a while for forum news.
Check out the custom stock kernel for the 5.1.1 stock ROM here.
In addition, with a recovery you can now instant reinstall your system for your D2533 or D2502 via zip flashing without adding root and recovery all over again.
Did you know that our phone is missing the Bravia Engine? Yes, a Sony without Sony's best feature. Fortunately it can be fixed, with your recovery just download and flash the files provided in this thread.
This thread is a work in progress, any questions are welcome. It is encouraged and we'll try our best to help so anyone can learn on what to do and what to improve.
Credits:
• @wwwhana
• @Riccorbypro
• @Gaurav007
• @cezer kiran
Upgrading and downgrading your firmwares
Warning:
Code:
Your bootloader must be unlocked.
Doing this has the potential to brick your device if not careful.
All your data and settings will be wiped as well.
So now you realise you prefer the simpler and uglier KitKat version, or miss the horrible camera in Lollipop 5.0, or you just want to use the weirdo Lollipop 5.1 for the LOLZ.
This is simple enough but will require some a lot of internet bandwidth so be prepared.
Download Xperifirm and find your phone model, it will tell you what are the available firmwares you can download for your country. Just download them, remember where you place those files.
Next you will need Flashtool by Androxyde, just unpack it and install.
Running it will synchronise the updates so just wait a while for it to load. Once done, click the lightning symbol and select Flashmode.
A window will open up asking you to select firmware, which is the .ftf file you downloaded using Xperifirm a while ago.
The only options you modify is Wipe: Tick all and Exclude: Untick all. After that, click flash and it will instruct you to insert your phone.
Make sure your phone is turned off, then plug in while holding the VOLUME DOWN button.
The process will automatically start so you just have to wait until it's done then it will auto reboot and start setting up your phone like new.
Optimising your device
First off, download Kernel Adiutor and grant it root access. Open it, and look in the Build Prop Editor section.
Look for this code and edit it to this value:
Code:
ro.min_freq_0=300000
Now reboot your device, this will make your phone unlock minimum speed to save some battery.
All good?
Now, let's look at the CPU section. Set the CPU maximum frequency to 1190 and the minimum to 300, then set CPU governor to Interactive. Open up CPU Governor Tunables and edit the values according to this picture:
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After editing each tab here, make sure you tick Apply on Boot so the settings will stay there.
This section is still under construction.
awesome!
RE
Thank you for the reply in my email sir. :good: :good: I will try this method but i want to wait for other replies.
It's not that I don't trust your thread but I just want to have a little bit safety. I hope you understand....
E-Bin said:
Thank you for the reply in my email sir. :good: :good: I will try this method but i want to wait for other replies.
It's not that I don't trust your thread but I just want to have a little bit safety. I hope you understand....
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I don't mind. First time I came here to root the C3 I trusted nobody.
Install TWRP XZDual
Hello. I have a Sony D2502 with 5.1.1. Used Kingroot to root my phone so I can disable annoying Sony Bloatwares and without having to unlock the bootloader. So I am not sure if bootloader got unlocked as well. I have 3 concerns and would to ask for your assistance and proficiency.
1. Is possible to install TWRP with a locked bootloader? If so, how? I'd like to request for the procedure without the android tech jargons.
2. If it can't be done, what is my contingency plan in installing twrp without having to reformat my phone.
3. Tried several methods on how to enter default/stock recovery mode on my Sony D2502. Tried, press and hold Volume Down and Power, Volume Up and Power, Pressed All 3 at the same, it only vibrates. No problem with rebooting to safe mode and normal mode. How do I enter the stock android/experia recovery mode?
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Hello. I have a Sony D2502 with 5.1.1. Used Kingroot to root my phone so I can disable annoying Sony Bloatwares and without having to unlock the bootloader. So I am not sure if bootloader got unlocked as well. I have 3 concerns and would to ask for your assistance and proficiency.
1. Is possible to install TWRP with a locked bootloader? If so, how? I'd like to request for the procedure without the android tech jargons.
2. If it can't be done, what is my contingency plan in installing twrp without having to reformat my phone.
3. Tried several methods on how to enter default/stock recovery mode on my Sony D2502. Tried, press and hold Volume Down and Power, Volume Up and Power, Pressed All 3 at the same, it only vibrates. No problem with rebooting to safe mode and normal mode. How do I enter the stock android/experia recovery mode?
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1. I think it's possible with the T2U Dualrecovery, it contains TWRP already. I was perturbed at first about android lingo as well, but most guides are simplified enough and there will be people who are willing to answer your questions.
2. You can use the guide you found in the nut-xperiafiles website. Other than that, there's no other way.
3. The C3 does not come with a stock recovery. Sony hates anything that isn't their flagship phone.
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip <--- Is this the correct/compatible release for Sony D2502? If so, I would like to write down the steps as I understand them:
1. Extract Zip file and Run .bat file
2. Connect Phone, with USB Debugging Enabled. (Should the phone be turned off or leave it on?)
3. Select 1 from the CMD Menu? Follow the process and it will reboot for the first time to TWRP?
RK_D2502 said:
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip <--- Is this the correct/compatible release for Sony D2502? If so, I would like to write down the steps as I understand them:
1. Extract Zip file and Run .bat file
2. Connect Phone, with USB Debugging Enabled. (Should the phone be turned off or leave it on?)
3. Select 1 from the CMD Menu? Follow the process and it will reboot for the first time to TWRP?
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Yes, the phone should be left on. Just select 1, it should be the same though I've never used KingRoot.
AutumQueen92 said:
Yes, the phone should be left on. Just select 1, it should be the same though I've never used KingRoot.
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Ok. Many thanks. Several apps would tell me I am rooted. Not sure if XZdual would work on Kingroot.
Thanks. I was ablt o install TWRP. How Kingroot is still installed. I thought SUPERSU was going to delete annoying kingroot.
RK_D2502 said:
Thanks. I was ablt o install TWRP. How Kingroot is still installed. I thought SUPERSU was going to delete annoying kingroot.
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Kingroot will stay until you do a full reinstall or brute force uninstall. It would be better to just do a full wipe, and flash the prerooted stock roms instead. Just make sure to backup any apps you might have.
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AutumQueen92 said:
Kingroot will stay until you do a full reinstall or brute force uninstall. It would be better to just do a full wipe, and flash the prerooted stock roms instead. Just make sure to backup any apps you might have.
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I was able o install XZDUAL easily but had to install SUPERSU with a different approach though. KINGROOT was blocking it somehow. Used Terminal Emulator apk to install SUPERSU and updated via Play store. and it worked. Uninstalled KINGROOT. Restarted/Rebooted phone about 10x just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. All up and running at the moment. Thanks.
RK_D2502 said:
I was able o install XZDUAL easily but had to install SUPERSU with a different approach though. KINGROOT was blocking it somehow. Used Terminal Emulator apk to install SUPERSU and updated via Play store. and it worked. Uninstalled KINGROOT. Restarted/Rebooted phone about 10x just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. All up and running at the moment. Thanks.
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No problem. I forgot about the terminal emu method lel
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LTE Unlock
AutumQueen92 said:
No problem. I forgot about the terminal emu method lel
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Hello Autumn. Have you tried unlocking the LTE aspect of D2502? If so, how? I have 5.1.1 Os, XZdual and SUPERSU. Good riddance to kingroot.
RK_D2502 said:
Hello Autumn. Have you tried unlocking the LTE aspect of D2502? If so, how? I have 5.1.1 Os, XZdual and SUPERSU. Good riddance to kingroot.
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I've no idea, my D2533 came with LTE already.
Kernel Adiutor Optimal Settings
Hello Autumn.
Based on your snapshot below, is this a balanced setting? if so, then i'd most likely replicate this. Phone is working well so far after the twrp installation and SUPERSU replacement on Kingroot., feels like brand new when i got the D2502 about 2 years ago. I'd like to make some speed improvements while having stability at the same time. thanks
RK_D2502 said:
Hello Autumn.
Based on your snapshot below, is this a balanced setting? if so, then i'd most likely replicate this. Phone is working well so far after the twrp installation and SUPERSU replacement on Kingroot., feels like brand new when i got the D2502 about 2 years ago. I'd like to make some speed improvements while having stability at the same time. thanks
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It worked for me, but I'm in the midst of testing out a new setting so hopefully it can be updated soon.
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Kingroot Leftovers
Hello Autumn, after fiddling around with my settings, came across CPU Processes and ran into KINGRot. I am all set, I have XZDUAL, SuperSU. Everything is running great except having the remnants of Kingroot. Please see attached file. How can delete this? Is it safe without bricking my phone? If so, how?
My method is a little different than the actual SamFAIL method so please to tell me it says this in their thread. I feel my procedure is the best method for the S8+ and this method may not work on the other models so please follow there own set of directions. This method allows you to obtain root by simply flashing a modified system.img using only odin. These images include all carrier files and will work on all carriers. These roms should be stable and you can probably just use these as your daily rom.
What Is Safestrap
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. Safestrap is now based on TWRP Recovery (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here.
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Downloads V5 Bootloaders SamFail Method For Installation Using Odin
G955USQS5BRB1_ODIN_SAMFAIL_V5_Bootloader.7z Samsung Rom
G955USQS5BRB1_GOOGLE_ODIN_SAMFAIL_V5_Bootloader.7z Googgle Apps Rom
Directions Samfail Method Or If Coming From Stock Unrooted/Rooted Phone
This may wipe your phone
Unzip An Use Files From G955USQS5BRB1_ODIN_SAMFAIL_V5_Bootloader.7z Or G955USQS5BRB1_GOOGLE_ODIN_SAMFAIL_V5_Bootloader.7z
Reboot phone to download mode
Use the Odin3_v3.13 provide above or in above zips
1. In odin select BL_V5_PART_1_AND_3.tar.md5 and load in BL slot of odin do not change the options make sure Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked Click Start
2. Phone will automatically reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot back to download
3. In odin make sure to click reset button then in AP slot in odin choose AP_SYSTEM_IMAGE_PART_2.tar.md5 make sure Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked Click Start
4. When don flashing it will say fail in odin and phone will reboot. Reboot phone to download. If phone reboots to upload mode force it to reboot too download mode
5. In odin make sure to click reset button then in BL slot in odin choose BL_V5_PART_1_AND_3.tar.md5 make sure Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked Click Start
6. When done flashing phone will reboot. If phone gets stuck on boot animation for more than 10 minutes force reboot to recovery and wipe cache if this dont work then you will have to wipe data
Downloads V5 Bootloaders Safestrap Method For Installation Using System Image Via Safestrap
G955USQS5BRB1_SAMSUNG_SAFESTRAP_SYS_IMAGE.7z Samsung Rom
G955USQS5BRB1_GOOGLE_SAFESTRAP_SYS_IMAGE.7z Google Apps Rom
Directions Safestrap Method Or If Coming From Rom That Already Has Safestrap Installed
This may wipe your phone
Unzip An Use Files From G955USQS5BRB1_GOOGLE_SAFESTRAP_SYS_IMAGE.7z Or G955USQS5BRB1_SAMSUNG_SAFESTRAP_SYS_IMAGE.7z
Copy System.img To Phone
Reboot Phone To Safestrap
1. In Safestrap choose install select install image and select System.img you copied to phone and flash to system
2. When finished reboot phone to bootloader
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_V5_PART_1_AND_3.tar.md5
Older Downloads Version 2 Bootloaders
G955USQS2BQL1_ROOTED_ODEX_ODIN_FIRMWARE.zip
Odin3_v3.13.zip
Features
Pre Rooted With Latest SuperSu
SafeStrap Preinstalled
Patched Flashfire No More Having Too Set The Date Back
Xposed Framework Install
Wifi Passwords And Bluetooth Pairings Fixed
Wifi Hotspot Tethering Enable
Work on V5 Bootloaders
This thread is simply to get you rooted with a working rom.
This thread is not a rom request or features request.
If you dont like the rom that this method installs then install whatever you want.
Yes the 80 percent battery bug is still present in this method.
The screen gets a funny tint every once in awhile simple turn screen off and back on. This is not roms fault it is Eng Combo Firmware.
Sometimes FlashFire fails to achieve root or gets stuck acquiring root. A reboot usually fixes it sometimes it takes a couple reboots.
Kernel panics happen and will cause your phone to reboot to upload mode. If this happens simple hold the keys to reboot to download mode then from there reboot phone.
This is system root so safetynet apps will not work nor will samsung apps like Pay, Secure Folder, Pass. There is no work around
All Credit Goes To The SamFAIL Team their original thread can be found here
Any donations should directed to themFirst and foremost, SHOUTOUTS!
- @partcyborg for finding the root method!
- @me2151 for testing on Note 8 and facilitating root on the Note 8!
- @elliwigy for being great help and original S8 root
- @Bsober for... Always testing my stuff
- @LiquidT for testing
- @Chainfire For opening the door to make this root useful. He will be missed! (no he is not dead, just retired.)
- @samsung for the amazing phone and leaving rediculous loopholes open for us to root!
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How To Get SnapChat WorkingDisable Xposed by toggling off in the Xposed installer reboot
Click on SuperSu app and goto settings and Uncheck Enable superuser
Now Install SnapChat and login
Now open SuperSu app it will say something su binary occupied just click on settings click on Check Enable superuser
Now it will say it was unsuccessful to reboot just ignore click on settings go to cleanup and click Reinstall
Now copy View attachment Superuser.apk to your phone install
Open Supersu app let it updated SU Binary choose normal
If All this fails or you want to skip these steps then just download latested SuperSU Systemode zip and install in safestrap
Create your own system.img.ext4 odin flashable image
If you want to make a odin flashable system.img of your phones system image
Download
S8_Backup_System_Image.zip
MD5_TAR_TOOL.zip
FSTRIM Apk
Directions
Copy S8_Backup_System_Image.zip to phone
Unzip MD5_TAR_TOOL.zip on your computer
Install FSTRIM Apk on your phone
Run Fstrim and select system to trim
Once system trimmed use flashfire choose add zip and choose S8_Backup_System_Image.zip DO NOT MOUNT system when it ask
Click flash
This will take several minutes when phone reboots you should have a folder on your internal storage named System_Img_Backup and inside should be a system.img.ext4 file around 4.59 gig
Copy the system.img.ext4 file and place it in the MD5_TAR_TOOL. folder on your computer and place it in the Place_Files_Here folder
Run the ImgToTar.MD5.bat inside the MD5_TAR_TOOL. folder on your computer
This process will take 10 to 20 minutes to complete
Once done there will be a folder in the MD5_TAR_TOOL. folder on your computer called AP_SYSTEM_IMG_PART_1 and inside that folder will be a AP_SYSTEM_IMG_PART_1.tar.md5 which will contain your system.img from your phone
Just replace the Above AP..._PART_1 file with your newly created AP_SYSTEM_IMG_PART_1.tar.md5 and follow procedure in port 1 and now you can flash your system.img in odin its good if you bootloop your phone with a mod or something
I will try this tonight thanks for the guide
Update: I Just Tried It with the provided odex FW, Its Working For me On
S8+ Att Varriant
Mark805 said:
I will try this tonight thanks for the guide
Update: I Just Tried It with the provided odex FW, Its Working For me On
S8+ Att Varriant
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I have confirmation from of course Verizon T-Mobile and Now AT&T. Just need someone from Sprint to try it. Does your volte, wifcalling , etc work ok on AT&T?
im allredy rooted can i flash with flashfire and can you make a full stock google rom flashable with flash fire im willing to test
robert ballard said:
im allredy rooted can i flash with flashfire and can you make a full stock google rom flashable with flash fire im willing to test
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Since you didnt read the OP I will help you out on your request by posting what the OP says
jrkruse said:
This thread is simply to get you rooted with a working rom.
This thread is not a rom request or features request.
If you dont like the rom that this method installs then install whatever you want.
Yes the 80 percent battery bug is still present in this method.
The screen gets a funny tint every once in awhile simple turn screen off and back on. This is not roms fault it is Eng Combo Firmware.
Sometimes FlashFire fails to achieve root or gets stuck acquiring root. A reboot usually fixes it sometimes it takes a couple reboots.
Kernel panics happen and will cause your phone to reboot to upload mode. If this happens simple hold the keys to reboot to download mode then from there reboot phone.
This is system root so safetynet apps will not work nor will samsung apps like Pay, Secure Folder, Pass. There is no work around
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check out my other threads I have what your asking for
Hey i have this fw with baseband l6
service provider used to say Xax/att/att but i got a security warning
from the device maintenance security window i clicked resolve now and it reset my phone it went to recovery for a brief moment I thought I was going to get a boot loop but it started up and my service provider is att/att/att now nd it booted with all the att bloat also i had knox dissabled thru the build prop but now it says 2.8. Did i get a ota or what happened?
Originally my phone is s8+ att unlocked
Mark805 said:
Hey i have this fw with baseband l6 modem used to say
Xxa/att/att but i got a security warning from the device maintenance security window i clicked resolve now and it reset my phone it went to recovery for a brief moment I thought I was going to get a boot loop but it started up and my modem is att/att/att and it booted with all the bloat
And knox says 2.8
Did i get a ota or what happened
Originally my phone is s8+ att unlocked
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Wouldn't you want it that way. WiFi calling and all that volte won't work if your phone is XAA. Your rooted delete your bloat
jrkruse said:
Wouldn't you want it that way. WiFi calling and all that volte won't work if your phone is XAA. Your rooted delete your bloat
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Yeah just found it to be wierd i went into the tri dump menu and im able to disable low battery dump i dont think i was able to in the other firmware
I just wanted confirmation that it's nothing wierd happening before I re flash my phone
Mark805 said:
I just wanted confirmation that it's nothing wierd happening before I re flash my phone
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I have not heard of this happening later on your csc code is usually set on install. You can always change your csc back if you want
I tried this root method again, still SD issues
Hell-Razor said:
I tried this root method again, still SD issues
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Your not trying to use encrypted storage are you? Other than that dont know what to tell you I have no problems with my 128 gig sd card
So i been running same fw no issues after the csc reset maybe I triggered it by going thru settings disabling apps
jrkruse said:
Your not trying to use encrypted storage are you? Other than that dont know what to tell you I have no problems with my 128 gig sd card
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No. No encryption. I just wanted to state I'm not saying I don't appreciate your rom still please don't take it that way.
If your 128 works, can you link me which one you're using? I'll snag it off Amazon quick
Hell-Razor said:
No. No encryption. I just wanted to state I'm not saying I don't appreciate your rom still please don't take it that way.
If your 128 works, can you link me which one you're using? I'll snag it off Amazon quick
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So what does it do? Reboot to upload mode when you insert It? Or just not read it?
jrkruse said:
So what does it do? Reboot to upload mode when you insert It? Or just not read it?
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The phone will randomly read it. Like I can play a song for a minute or 30 seconds then it stops and I get the symbol at the top that says an SD card was inserted. The same when I'm trying to pull stuff off of or put stuff on... It will work for a little bit then unmount itself and remount. I saw that Google play may have something to do with it (other forums) but I've been trying to run traces on it to see and so far I don't see any error messages.
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The phone will randomly read it. Like I can play a song for a minute or 30 seconds then it stops and I get the symbol at the top that says an SD card was inserted. The same when I'm trying to pull stuff off of or put stuff on... It will work for a little bit then unmount itself and remount. I saw that Google play may have something to do with it (other forums) but I've been trying to run traces on it to see and so far I don't see any error messages.
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Have you tried reformatting it?
jrkruse said:
Have you tried reformatting it?
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Yes. And checking it for errors and formatting it on other phones and formatting it on my computer. Everything else except this phone seems to accept it.
Hell-Razor said:
Yes. And checking it for errors and formatting it on other phones and formatting it on my computer. Everything else except this phone seems to accept it.
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Try flashing some different combo firmware I have some listed in my rom thread
Guys, please check your phone version before downloading the toolkit - dont use 2.19 toolkit on 2.21 phone-version! I don't know why everyone is killing their phone right now! This is not an easy-to-do tutorial! It requires time and at least a bit knowledge. Please read this carefully - use google for the most important words and start after understanding everything! I won't help via PM when you 'bricked' your phone!
Welcome to the WIP Tutorial "How to use GApps on the Nubia X"!
Keep in mind this is a workaround and should not be the official way in how to do it! Im not taking any responsibility if anything goes horribly wrong
Understood? Let's go then!
STEP 1 - Preparation
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We need to prepare the phone now.
Note: This is mandatory for the rest to work
Unlock the Developer options by going to Settings ►About phone ►Rapidly tapping on the "Build number" field until the phone returns "You are an developer".
Go to Settings ► Other system settings ►Developer options - and change the state of "OEM Unlocking" to ON.
Again in Settings ► Other system settings ►Developer options enable "USB Debugging"
Now, you need to prepare your PC (in short: install adb). Please Google this on your own ("How to install adb on {your OS}").
Alright, we are done with the phone for now.
Let's go to the downloads!
STEP 2 - Downloads
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nubia-root-toolkit V211 (Actually the magic behind everything). Source: 百度云, pw: 7m9s - by 绯色玻璃
nubia-root-toolkit V219 (Actually the magic behind everything). Source: 百度云, pw: 7m9s - by 绯色玻璃
Link2SD (in order to convert to system later)
GoogleFrameworkInstaller
Great job so far.
Now, we can start doing dev-things !
STEP 3 - Let the magic happen! (ROOT)
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Note: this is the part where we change system files. Please continue at your own risk! If you don't know what a root is you should better not do that.
Note: I don't own this toolkit. The source is linked above. I would recommend translating the original page source and reading throgh it. Source
Alrighty then? Damn, ur edgy.
Plug in your phone and wait until it gets recognized by your OS.
Extract the "nubia-root.zip", go into nubia-Root ► nubia-X, and run the "nubia-X_Root-V211.exe" with admin priv.
We don't understand nothing, because it is a chinese source... But according to the original thread, close (X) the first window that appears.
You will now see a window with "(Random text) ROOT"-Button on the right. After you click it, you'll get a log output of what your phone is doing via ADB.
Finished? You will see "Success" at the bottom including some weird characters. Lmao #chineseprograms.
What happened right now?
Well your phone is rooted. The program archived this by flashing a partition on your phone with adb.
First, it unlocked it (see my dev thread for more infos) and after that it flashed the bootimage. In short.
Now boot back into your phone and continue your journey!
STEP 4 - Installing apks on the phone
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Remember all these apk's you have downloaded before?
We are going to use them now.
Make sure your phone is still plugged in. We are using 'adb' now so open up a command-prompt / powershell / bash.
The syntax is the following: "adb install NameOfTheFile.apk" - do this with every downloaded apk. Example: "adb install /home/user/link2sd.apk".
STEP 5 - Install GApps
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Now the fun part.
We are going to install the required Google Apps as a normal user.
IMPORTANT: Don't run any of the Google Apps after you see them on your phone. I know you are hyped but its not time to do this right now.
Run the App called "谷歌安装器" (or the app with a playstore-like symbol). You will see a screen with chinese text and a blue button.
Click the blue button - the app will now download every GApp you need. After every download you will be prompted to install the app - confirm this and deny any Nubia tips for "hey you can download a newer app". Just install it like a normal app.
If you encounter the "unknown source"-error, follow the instructions on the device (or google "how to enable install apps from unknown sources").
Thats it! Wohoo.
Well no.
Please restart your phone, before continue!
STEP 6 - Make GApps powerful (using Link2SD)
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Well I didn't found a better way as making the GApps System right now.
Because we don't have access to TWRP (right now ;D), this is the way to go.
I assume you have Link2SD installed (if not, go to Step 4 and install Link2SD!).
Open up Link2SD and click on the three dots located in the upper right hand corner.
Click "Search" and type in "Google". You will see a bunch of applications there but we only care about some of them.
We will use the following procedure: Click on the searchresult ► Click on the three dots ► "Convert to system app" ► Confirm. (It might be called somewhat with "system" in it, if you dont find it).
Do this procedure with the following apps: "Google Service Framework", "Google Play Store", "Google Play Service", "Google Contacts Sync", "Google Calendar Sync" and "Google Account Manager".
Done? Restart your device again. (You can do that by clicking on the side-menu of Link2SD ► Reboot ► Reboot.
Step 7 - Enjoy!
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Well, you are an official hacker now... Well not really.
But you did something which is not that easy.
If you want to learn more or if you have any questions left contact me on discord (My ID: Captain Teemo#9394).
And if you are happy with the result, consider my time writing this for you and drop me a coffee: https://paypal.me/THeckel - your awesome!
Thanks for reading and enjoy your nubia - as you want!
@Teeemoo, most of the people will do that for first time. It will be good to include:
BE SURE THAT THE PHONE VERSION MATCHES THE VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE!
The described process up it's only of v2.11. For v2.19 and up you need the corresponding tool.
If you ignore that, you risk to soft brick your phone.
1. Magisk and Xposit will be loaded on the phone - do not play at any cost with them (upgrade or stuff). That will put your phone on a boot loop. I know it form personal experience. To fix that it's a bit tricky.
2. When you start the root - be sure that your phone is unlocked. Watch it when it ask permissions.
3. Moving apps with Link2SD can be tricky as well. The app will be moved to /system partition and it's limited. Also if you promote and demote app, doesn't mean that you'll get the same space on /system again. There is option to do that, but need some expertise level.
4. Abut when the GApps to be set at system - after the reboot or before it - I'm not that sure. For me was working the option only after the root. For that reason, preload the Link2SD in advance.
5. v2.19 root reports a virus inside. If you're afraid to open it, then use a sandbox for that purpose (shade sandbox is pretty ok for that purpose).
this is awesome, thank you so much. Let's get you some coffee
frankstoy said:
this is awesome, thank you so much. Let's get you some coffee
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Great! You are the reason why programming and doing something for a community is so fun!
Keep it up - you're awesome!
Thanks!
root issues
Hi
thank you to make a tutorial about rooting the phone i did everything you said in step 1 and 2 but iv'e had a issues with the reboot this is the picture of my phone right now do i need to reinstall the factory firmware ? thank you in advance
Hugo
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I tried flashing the new software for google play service and i got an error
your device is corrupt
I followed the steps to the tutorial and failed anyone can help me reload oem software on the phone thanks
Wait, what?
You got in the boot-loop?
No why. I told you what to NOT to do
PM to explain you how to recover.
nuvocell said:
Hi
thank you to make a tutorial about rooting the phone i did everything you said in step 1 and 2 but iv'e had a issues with the reboot this is the picture of my phone right now do i need to reinstall the factory firmware ? thank you in advance
Hugo
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I tried flashing the new software for google play service and i got an error
your device is corrupt
I followed the steps to the tutorial and failed anyone can help me reload oem software on the phone thanks
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Hey hugo, did you update the phone before doing the tutorial?
The picture is not loading, btw. You might upload it to an image uploader and send the link here.
Here you can download the official rom
Hey,
I did everything but at the end when i open the play store i just got an endless loading !!
Pls help <3
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q8falcon said:
Hey,
I did everything but at the end when i open the play store i just got an endless loading !!
Pls help <3
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Solved : passed "Google play services" in "Link2SD" by mistake.
Thanks for the great job :good::good::good:
Thanks for the quick reply , i did not have an update to do on the phone, i used the chinese software to root first like mentionned in the tutporial , then phone went into device corrupted ,
now im trying to install the oem firmware on the phone im trying with smart flash tool , but in the nx616j update file has no map.txt file
what can i do to reload oem software on the phone?
There are 2 versions for the software.
One of them has a single button on the right side with strange symbols and "root" in between.
The other one has 2 buttons - one is with "root" and the other "fastboot" in between.
If your phone is in boot-loop and before you do something stupid hard-core.
Reboot the phone in fastboot - long hold power, then when restarts - volume down + power.
You may need few restarts before stabilize it in fastboot.
Then use that second software and press the button which has label "fastboot" in the text.
Restart and you have to be ok
here is th escreen after root
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOSac3LED_NSTD7Y0ZUDggclcTq1kg4JeiBKn3PaNkO6BDNJpfKCkTVJ4BGzNMOoQ?key=VUFDcXdYczdpS0U0R1hNeFljeHlTNEVzNkZ4QVh3
Simple fix.
Do what I told you. Read my pervious post.
br_other said:
Simple fix.
Do what I told you. Read my pervious post.
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I read but it's not so clear you mentioned something like 2 programs witch program are you referring too?. Also if you saw my picture I think the software must been reinstalled. I normally works with Samsung and having all the software to fix it but Nubia it's something new for me . Thank you very much for your help.
Br_other refers to the original Chinese link (see the tutorial there is the link somewhere).
The new tool includes a fastboot option.
Try to get the new download, otherwise I will reupload it later.
Otherwise:
Your bootloader is unlocked and a wrong bootimage was flashed.
So basically to repair you need to get into fastboot or recovery by pressing (phone must be off) volume down or up with the power button simultaneously.
If this still works you can download the official firmware, extract the boot.img out there and reflash it with ADB.
Basically adb flash boot boot.img
Hello. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
I have finished all the steps, however when I open playstore, stuck at "checking info" status. What could have I done Wong? Or missed any.
Thanks
phone is brick now
Hi guys
let me explain you whats going on with my phone ... But first i would like to thanks @Teeemoo and @br_other they've helping me a lot with my rooting issues but since then my phone is in boot loop mode and i can't use anymore I read everywhere on the net to found a solution but it's seems to not having anything works!!!! To do a short story my phone was working fine with the chinese rom but was useless without google play services. i was waiting every day for a root or global rom to flashed. Last week i receive a OTA software update version 2.19 so i did the update. 2 days ago i saw a post with all the instructions to root the phone and install the google framework with working apps in the main pages, not like the stupid sand box that was terrible to use. I followed the instruction and root the phone . After the root complete the phone reboot in bootloop mode and with no way to recovery my original software. I've posted my issues in this forum and get help from 2 member mentioned above. They told me to found the other root file with fastboot recovery it was really hard to found because the link is not active anymore but i finally found and install. I've put my phone in fast boot mode and try to recovery but i always had the same error message see the pictures attached. I decide to do more researched on the net and i found a way to install the boot loader IMG using ADB command . I try to install but i realize by making some test that my bootloader is not unlocked so i'm not able to install the image . I d'ont know what can i do now but i think i will throw my phone out the windows .......
sorry for my english is not my primary language
nuvocell said:
Hi guys
let me explain you whats going on with my phone ... But first i would like to thanks @Teeemoo and @br-other they've helping me a lot with my rooting issues but since then my phone is in boot loop mode and i can't use anymore I read everywhere on the net to found a solution but it's seems to not having anything works!!!! To do a short story my phone was working fine with the chinese rom but was useless without google play services. i was waiting every day for a root or global rom to flashed. Last week i receive a OTA software update version 2.19 so i did the update. 2 days ago i saw a post with all the instructions to root the phone and install the google framework with working apps in the main pages, not like the stupid sand box that was terrible to use. I followed the instruction and root the phone . After the root complete the phone reboot in bootloop mode and with no way to recovery my original software. I've posted my issues in this forum and get help from 2 member mentioned above. They told me to found the other root file with fastboot recovery it was really hard to found because the link is not active anymore but i finally found and install. I've put my phone in fast boot mode and try to recovery but i always had the same error message see the pictures attached. I decide to do more researched on the net and i found a way to install the boot loader IMG using ADB command . I try to install but i realize by making some test that my bootloader is not unlocked so i'm not able to install the image . I d'ont know what can i do now but i think i will throw my phone out the windows .......
sorry for my english is not my primary language
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Try this via ADB:
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fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX616J
and then
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fastboot flash boot boot.img
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Try this via ADB:
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fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX616J
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fastboot flash boot boot.img
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doesnt work
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doesnt work
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Because you need to replace the 'boot.img' part with the location of ur boot.img file.
If you don't have the boot image, tell me and I will extract it for you.
Cheers
Teeemoo said:
Because you need to replace the 'boot.img' part with the location of ur boot.img file.
If you don't have the boot image, tell me and I will extract it for you.
Cheers
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let me explain you what i did . i download the oem firmware and extract it then i took the boot image file and copy to the C drive and replace the name by recovery.img. is that is correct ?