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nexus 5 autoroot: downloading root.img failed
Hi Chainfire, thanks a lot for the program!
I actually just paypal'd you a symbolic euro for all the effort.
But after all, de root did not work completely yet,
after the selection menu 'unlock bootloader YES/NO' (I choose NO btw, will stay with the stockrom for a while),
i get the error message
' downloading boot.img FAILED (command write failed (No such file or Directory) ) '
I don't see anyone else reporting this problem on the thread, so my question: what could cause it? What can I do?
Extra inf:
I am on a windows system (7) and had the trouble with usb-driver that was not installed first, dont know if that influenced it?
flekkie said:
Hi Chainfire, thanks a lot for the program!
I actually just paypal'd you a symbolic euro for all the effort.
But after all, de root did not work completely yet,
after the selection menu 'unlock bootloader YES/NO' (I choose NO btw, will stay with the stockrom for a while),
i get the error message
' downloading boot.img FAILED (command write failed (No such file or Directory) ) '
I don't see anyone else reporting this problem on the thread, so my question: what could cause it? What can I do?
Extra inf:
I am on a windows system (7) and had the trouble with usb-driver that was not installed first, dont know if that influenced it?
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dont use root toolkits, as you will learn nothing, then think your phone is bricked when it needs some simple upkeep. its a nexus, its easy to root, no toolkits needed, unless you just dont want to learn anything/the basics.
Hi Simms22,
You're absolutely right, thanks for your remark.
Just for the sake of explaining why I tried the toolkit:
I literally just bought the phone (<24h), and I only wanted a quick access to the SU-privileges. I didn't want the unlock the bootloader and go for custom ROMs (yet).
I did this with my previous phone (sony xperia), and all the trouble I had with the process took me 1,5 full days to get the thing running again.
Just to say, I dont want to go all deep into it right now. If I could root my nexus with the tool, that'd be great, but if it isn't possible, I will first explore my new phone as a ordinary user I guess. Going trought all the flashing-nexus-infothreads if for later on.
Thanks for the advice!
flekkie said:
Hi Simms22,
You're absolutely right, thanks for your remark.
Just for the sake of explaining why I tried the toolkit:
I literally just bought the phone (<24h), and I only wanted a quick access to the SU-privileges. I didn't want the unlock the bootloader and go for custom ROMs (yet).
I did this with my previous phone (sony xperia), and all the trouble I had with the process took me 1,5 full days to get the thing running again.
Just to say, I dont want to go all deep into it right now. If I could root my nexus with the tool, that'd be great, but if it isn't possible, I will first explore my new phone as a ordinary user I guess. Going trought all the flashing-nexus-infothreads if for later on.
Thanks for the advice!
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Unlocking bootloader and using custom ROMs etc on a Nexus is no where near as complicated as it is on a Sony device (or any other) - in regards to if anything goes wrong, it usually takes 5mins or so to start from scratch on a Nexus again compared to Sony/Samsung etc.
Also remember, there is no warranty issues on a Nexus device either. So you can unlock/lock your BL as and when you see fit.
radicalisto said:
Unlocking bootloader and using custom ROMs etc on a Nexus is no where near as complicated as it is on a Sony device (or any other) - in regards to if anything goes wrong, it usually takes 5mins or so to start from scratch on a Nexus again compared to Sony/Samsung etc.
Also remember, there is no warranty issues on a Nexus device either. So you can unlock/lock your BL as and when you see fit.
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Ok, thanks a lot for your reply. It gave me confidence to try the 'unlock bootloder'-option, which worked like a charm
I am enjoying now the perks of a good titanium-datatranfer; I like!
See you around in a few months when I try custom ROMs!
Device already unlocked?
Hello,
I am also new to gaining root access on android devices, and I could use some help.
I have a Google Nexus 5, and followed the steps using CF Auto Root, but it only says <waiting for device> when started and wont proceed with anything. I have the device in bootloader and it tells me the Lock State is already unlocked. I haven't left CF Auto Root on <waiting for device> for more than 5 minutes, assuming it shouldn't take that long.
So I went ahead and installed SuperSU via Google Play to see what I could do, but SuperSU tells me that there is no SU binary installed, and that if I just upgraded to android 4.3, I will need to manually re-root. However, I have android 4.4.2.
I have used two different root checking applications, but they both told me that my device does not have proper root access.
Superuser also doesn't seem to work. It wont inform me when I try to use an app to perform root access actions.
Any help on what I could do next would be appreciated.
Thanks ~
Valdtun
Valdtun said:
Hello,
I am also new to gaining root access on android devices, and I could use some help.
I have a Google Nexus 5, and followed the steps using CF Auto Root, but it only says <waiting for device> when started and wont proceed with anything. I have the device in bootloader and it tells me the Lock State is already unlocked. I haven't left CF Auto Root on <waiting for device> for more than 5 minutes, assuming it shouldn't take that long.
So I went ahead and installed SuperSU via Google Play to see what I could do, but SuperSU tells me that there is no SU binary installed, and that if I just upgraded to android 4.3, I will need to manually re-root. However, I have android 4.4.2.
I have used two different root checking applications, but they both told me that my device does not have proper root access.
Superuser also doesn't seem to work. It wont inform me when I try to use an app to perform root access actions.
Any help on what I could do next would be appreciated.
Thanks ~
Valdtun
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Your best bet is to learn to do it manually.
Your next steps are
1) install recovery
2) flash superSU zip from recovery
Recovery is installed by fastboot.
In my signature, is a link to guides and info threads. Click it and then read the thread "adb and fastboot. What is it?"
This will tell you what you need.
Then you can download TWRP recovery image to flash.
Solved
It seems that my driver wasn't very compatible, and now my phone has been successfully unlocked. Thank you for the help.
rootSU said:
Your best bet is to learn to do it manually.
Your next steps are
1) install recovery
2) flash superSU zip from recovery
Recovery is installed by fastboot.
In my signature, is a link to guides and info threads. Click it and then read the thread "adb and fastboot. What is it?"
This will tell you what you need.
Then you can download TWRP recovery image to flash.
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I rooted my n5 running lollipop but some apps doesnt get the root access... I tried xmodgames ,es file explorer(root explorer option)
Any solution?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
myliferockkss said:
I rooted my n5 running lollipop but some apps doesnt get the root access... I tried xmodgames ,es file explorer(root explorer option)
Any solution?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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Same here, none of the root explorers I tried seem to work.
Will the latest CF Auto Root wipe the storage on encrypted Nexus 5?
myliferockkss said:
I rooted my n5 running lollipop but some apps doesnt get the root access... I tried xmodgames ,es file explorer(root explorer option)
Any solution?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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Try flashing pie patch. http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...x-bypassing-pie-security-check-t2797731/page2 (post #13).
If problem still exists, try to install SELinuxModeChanger from the play store and change SELinux mode to permissive.
root
This is not a full root... at least in my nexus 5..
There are thing that I am not aloowed to do like disable startup apps and give some apps# permission
myliferockkss said:
I rooted my n5 running lollipop but some apps doesnt get the root access... I tried xmodgames ,es file explorer(root explorer option)
Any solution?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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Some root apps aren't working on lollipop right now. Root explorer on es file manager is one of these
ravi84m said:
Same here, none of the root explorers I tried seem to work.
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Search "amaze file manager" on the play store, it works flawlessly
Thanks, pie patch did the trick for me.
I had to use SELinux Mode Changer for viper though.
CF-Auto Root
Relocking the bootloader will not reset your warranty, for that you would have to run CWMbootunlocker script in twrp or cwm or philz. Oh and here is the link to a good thread to explain all that..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
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myliferockkss said:
I rooted my n5 running lollipop but some apps doesnt get the root access... I tried xmodgames ,es file explorer(root explorer option)
Any solution?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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That is because of new SELinux polices which developers will need to workaround it ..
WARNING WARNING WARNING
You could use SELinux mode changer or run setenforce via term emulator and set it to permissive However!! this allows more malware to have access to your phone basiclly
Want to ROOT my N5, just root it, already unlocked bootloader.
Hi,
I just want to root my nexus 5. I am on Android 5.0, updated during the official rollout, and not using any custom flash/ROM.
Boot-loader is already unlocked, I had rooted it when on 4.4.4 Kitkat, but after I updated to Lollipop, all root priviledges were lost.
I do not want to flash any custom ROM or anything, just want to root it.
I found may threads and guides showing how to root is, but all of them included unlocking bootloader or flashing a custom ROM.
I dont even know what a custom ROM is and what is its use?!?! (noob)
Please just help me root my phone.
Thanks
vvk619 said:
Hi,
I just want to root my nexus 5. I am on Android 5.0, updated during the official rollout, and not using any custom flash/ROM.
Boot-loader is already unlocked, I had rooted it when on 4.4.4 Kitkat, but after I updated to Lollipop, all root priviledges were lost.
I do not want to flash any custom ROM or anything, just want to root it.
I found may threads and guides showing how to root is, but all of them included unlocking bootloader or flashing a custom ROM.
I dont even know what a custom ROM is and what is its use?!?! (noob)
Please just help me root my phone.
Thanks
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A couple of options:
1. Flash CF-Auto-Root
2. Boot to TWRP recovery and flash SuperSU.zip
Everything is well explained in the main CFAR thread or in the General sticky threads.
Apply update to version 2.37?
Hi all,
I rooted my Nexus 5 running Lollipop some time before with CF-Auto-Root. I think Chainfire still used a patched kernel in this approach and installed SuperSU v2.20.
Afaik Chainfire managed to get root without the need for a patched kernel now. Therefore I would like to update to v2.37. Can I? How? Would the kernel stay patched after using the latest CF-Auto-Root? Do I need to go back to the stock kernel before applying the latest CF-Auto-Root? And how to go back to the stock kernel?
Thanks for your help!
Maik
I sold my p905 a while back, going to get a p900 however, the biggest factor is able to delete files on the sd card. I know I have to root it, however, from what I read there's issues and you can no longer root it?.
rirawin said:
I sold my p905 a while back, going to get a p900 however, the biggest factor is able to delete files on the sd card. I know I have to root it, however, from what I read there's issues and you can no longer root it?.
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Use Odin to Flash TWRP then use TWRP to Flash Super SU.
nrage23 said:
Use Odin to Flash TWRP then use TWRP to Flash Super SU.
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Thanks, so no issues with rooting with latest firmware?.
http://androidxda.net/root-samsung-galaxy-note-pro-12-2-all-variants-on-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
This guide?, been ages since I rooted.
rirawin said:
http://androidxda.net/root-samsung-galaxy-note-pro-12-2-all-variants-on-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
This guide?, been ages since I rooted.
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I love how that guide says all variants and then makes no mention of the P907. I would love to be able to use a custom recovery. Unless the P907 falls under the LTE moniker even though the model number is different?
Yes, TWRP works with P900
I went through this a week ago (with some help) and once I figured out how to get TWRP 2.8 to flash using Odin the process of rooting and installing a custom rom was easy. There is a thread a little lower on this forum that goes through the process.
Keith
do you have the link please.
What happens if I wish to unroot?
rirawin said:
do you have the link please.
What happens if I wish to unroot?
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I can't post a link but the thread is in this forum. I have not unrooted but there are several threads that mention going back to stock.
Please can someone link me to an up to date method to root?
I understand towelroot only works for p905 and p900/
okay
rirawin said:
Please can someone link me to an up to date method to root?
I understand towelroot only works for p905 and p900/
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I do not have enough posts to link an email. About three weeks ago I had the same question. The thread is in this forum on page 3, 5 or so messages down. I am the op, stedmakr. Gastrom answered the thread, provided a link and helped me root the p900 and install his rom (its excellent). Sorry I can't post links. Page 3 of this forum.
Keith
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...reliable-root-method-p900-build-bnk1-t2986600
I still don't quite understand, I just like to root to get sd card fix
Since there's this thread... How about KNOX? Is there a way to root P900 without tripping KNOX flag? I don't care about KNOX software itself, but since here in Poland warranty problems are left to the decision of the service, it is quite important for me not to give them opportunity to refuse a repair (if something happens, which - I hope - never will).
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Peri Noid said:
Since there's this thread... How about KNOX? Is there a way to root P900 without tripping KNOX flag? I don't care about KNOX software itself, but since here in Poland warranty problems are left to the decision of the service, it is quite important for me not to give them opportunity to refuse a repair (if something happens, which - I hope - never will).
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Nope, no way to avoid Knox trip.
Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
can anyone confirm please, is this the method to root:
https://androidxda.net/root-samsung-galaxy-note-pro-12-2-all-variants-on-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
So after I done that, I update su user and then I install sdfix is that right?.
anyone please?
Are you having problems or just too afraid to try it?
Not sure if you realize this but one of the reasons people aren't answering you is because those of us who have rooted do so and never look back. I wish I could tell you for sure that it will work with the current version of the firmware but I cant . . I rooted 8 months ago and haven't looked back. I cant speak for others but I'm not about to flash stock and go through the whole thing again just to update an old thread so I suspect that this is part of the reason that there's no updated guide. For devices that get a ton of development things are different but this niche device doesn't have a flurry of development activity surrounding it so . . .
One thing I can say is that it is my experience that if CF Autoroot fails the worst thing you're left with is a tripped knox and the stock rom without root. I say this because I was one of the unlucky ones who had to struggle through multiple attempts to get CF Autoroot to work. Eventually it did but during that time I had multiple shots at it and each time I was able to at least recover to the point of getting stock OS and recovery working again.
I see no reason why you can't achieve root on a SM-P900. If you can't do it with CF Autoroot then just download one of Gatsrom's images of stock rooted, flash TWRP using Odin (with auto reboot option disabled), boot into TWRP and do a full wipe and flash Gatsrom's image. You'll lose your setup and apps but you'll get root.
muzzy996 said:
Are you having problems or just too afraid to try it?
Not sure if you realize this but one of the reasons people aren't answering you is because those of us who have rooted do so and never look back. I wish I could tell you for sure that it will work with the current version of the firmware but I cant . . I rooted 8 months ago and haven't looked back. I cant speak for others but I'm not about to flash stock and go through the whole thing again just to update an old thread so I suspect that this is part of the reason that there's no updated guide. For devices that get a ton of development things are different but this niche device doesn't have a flurry of development activity surrounding it so . . .
One thing I can say is that it is my experience that if CF Autoroot fails the worst thing you're left with is a tripped knox and the stock rom without root. I say this because I was one of the unlucky ones who had to struggle through multiple attempts to get CF Autoroot to work. Eventually it did but during that time I had multiple shots at it and each time I was able to at least recover to the point of getting stock OS and recovery working again.
I see no reason why you can't achieve root on a SM-P900. If you can't do it with CF Autoroot then just download one of Gatsrom's images of stock rooted, flash TWRP using Odin (with auto reboot option disabled), boot into TWRP and do a full wipe and flash Gatsrom's image. You'll lose your setup and apps but you'll get root.
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Well said mate! Well said.
If someone's gonna root their tablet, especially one of this caliber & price point. Then they should know how to recover it back to stock on their own. Concerning the tripping of Knox, who cares! Samsung won't turn down a hardware issue covered under warranty just because you decided to load another ROM. That topic has been discussed to death in another thread. If your going to root this thing, then root it and live on! LoL ?
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
Android.Ninja said:
Samsung won't turn down a hardware issue covered under warranty just because you decided to load another ROM.
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Not here in Poland...
I am working in China, I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy A8. How can I root it?
I have tried Kingoroot without success. I tried a few other one-click root PC apps, they all can't do it.
Let me just say I'm what you guys might call a noob, I don't really understand this stuff yet.
I mainly want to root the phone so I can install Google Play, Android phones in China are not set up for it unless you root the phone and configure it yourself.
I'm dead keen to do this, as it annoys me greatly that I bought a phone and am seemingly denied the regular usage of that phone.
So in my research I also heard about a thing called Odin which you can use to install a new rom on a Samsung phone. And I came across a Chinese website which gave info on a rom you can install on an A8 which after installation means the phone is rooted. I got Odin and the rom now but I'm clueless what to do next really.
I'm thinking the phone has to be rooted to use Odin on it anyway, am I right? And if I do install the rom, it will wipe the phone right? Lose all the data and apps I've installed on it, right? I don't want that to happen, is there a mway to secure the data, put it all back just the way it was beforer the 'rooted rom' is installed?
Like I said I'm clueless really, but I'm trying to proceed cautiously, I'd be grateful for any advice.
I think that I'm going to have the same problem next week, when I get my new Samsung Galaxy A8
Have you tried methods from this page?
rooter15.blogspot.in/2015/08/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-a8.html
I found this from another thread (posted by psafx):
Hello,
I'm seaching for a root method that works for Galaxy A8 device, anyone can root it please help.
On A8, it's Android 5.1.1 with kernel 3.10.9, KNOX 2.4
Thank you very much.
EDIT: found a solution hxxp://choimobile.vn/threads/a800f-spacex-kernel-v0-1-auto-root-busybox-android-5-1-1.60311/
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Above, hxxp = http (I cannot post links)
File in the link above was for A800F. My model number is A800YZ. Can I use this kernel in the link above with my phone? I did not found, what is the difference between A800F and A800YZ. Could somebody help me?
The link translated from vietnamese to english with Google translator:
Kernel for Galaxy Sphinx A8
(Auto Root / Busybox)
SpaceX Kernel v0.1 - Root A800F
Automatically check and inject into the SU binary system if no (Auto Root)
Busybox automatically check and inject into the system if no (Auto Busybox)
Deep sleep fix
SELinux to permissive set
Installation Instructions:
(Note: the flash will activate Knox custom Kernel)
Enabled OEM unlock the Developer option, see screenshots here (otherwise skip this section)
Flash SpaceX Kernel by Odin 3.10.7
Once the device boots up, on the Google Play Store to download SuperSU or download and install the file SuperSU.apk here
In SuperSU, if asked, choose Update SU normal binary update
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hxxp://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-a8/
hxxp = http
In that link they say, that Frama Root App (Galaxy A8 is not on the supported devices list) worked for A800YZ in their case, but some users have had problems. Can I safely try it, without worrying that it could damage my phone? (Losing knox 0x0 is OK!)
Easy Root
so you can Easy Root almost any phone (maybe) with no risks , no data loss and absolutely no brick , follow the steps.
1_Make sure that your phone is plugged in and it have "USB Debugging" enabled ( you know how right ?)
2_Download Mobogenie for PC here >upload<<<<<.mobogenie.com<<<<</mu/release/Mobogenie_Setup_3.3.7_10002<<<<<.exe
"REMOVE THE <<<<<"
3_after the setup is done open it and click on "Please connect to your device"
4_after the device is connected go to "Toolkit" tab in the middle left and choose "One-click Root"
make sure you have internet access !
then you'll notice a small wide white status bar , that means you're starting the Root operation
5_after that a window will open with your phone model shown on it asking you rooting or no
6_click in Root and wait until it's done , then Congratulations on your safely Rooting
I hope i helped you
No you haven't helped at all to be honest, your post seems like spam.
None of these automatic one-click root programs can currently root the Samsung A8, if you had read above you would see I've already tried most of them, the best of them actually, KIngoroot, Framaroot, KIngroot, all ineffective. So you honestly think your little app can do it?
Is there anyone out there with real help to offer?
Raygo Kenobi said:
No you haven't helped at all to be honest, your post seems like spam.
None of these automatic one-click root programs can currently root the Samsung A8, if you had read above you would see I've already tried most of them, the best of them actually, KIngoroot, Framaroot, KIngroot, all ineffective. So you honestly think your little app can do it?
Is there anyone out there with real help to offer?
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Listen man i really was trying to help you , and i assure you this is not a spam , i just want to share my experience with this "little app"only not more , i'v tried the other apps you mentioned and they didn't work.
I'm sorry but i'll try to figure a way out of your problem.
:good:
midohelali said:
Listen man i really was trying to help you , and i assure you this is not a spam , i just want to share my experience with this "little app"only not more , i'v tried the other apps you mentioned and they didn't work.
I'm sorry but i'll try to figure a way out of your problem.
:good:
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Mad props. I'd like to know if anyone has successfully rooted the A8, and how. Must be a way, right?
Hi. I already did the steps but i am not able to normal update SU binary. Any help? Thank you.
#sorry wrong thread!
Raygo Kenobi said:
I am working in China, I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy A8. How can I root it?
I have tried Kingoroot without success. I tried a few other one-click root PC apps, they all can't do it.
Let me just say I'm what you guys might call a noob, I don't really understand this stuff yet.
I mainly want to root the phone so I can install Google Play, Android phones in China are not set up for it unless you root the phone and configure it yourself.
I'm dead keen to do this, as it annoys me greatly that I bought a phone and am seemingly denied the regular usage of that phone.
So in my research I also heard about a thing called Odin which you can use to install a new rom on a Samsung phone. And I came across a Chinese website which gave info on a rom you can install on an A8 which after installation means the phone is rooted. I got Odin and the rom now but I'm clueless what to do next really.
I'm thinking the phone has to be rooted to use Odin on it anyway, am I right? And if I do install the rom, it will wipe the phone right? Lose all the data and apps I've installed on it, right? I don't want that to happen, is there a mway to secure the data, put it all back just the way it was beforer the 'rooted rom' is installed?
Like I said I'm clueless really, but I'm trying to proceed cautiously, I'd be grateful for any advice.
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Try Framaroot might work
Or else u have to manually root ur device....
Or else there is another method i will suggest it later first try framaroot
What is the other ways ??
Raygo Kenobi said:
Mad props. I'd like to know if anyone has successfully rooted the A8, and how. Must be a way, right?
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I am in a similar situation to you. I used Odin and the SpaceX A800F firmware however all goes fine until the writing of the new firmware begins. The log prints out the write has failed and then I am presented with a mandarin screen saying the device is locked out and I need to visit samsung.com/cn. I can reset the device and use as normal.
My quest to crack this continue and will let you know if I succeeded. 加油！
Having the same Issue
My phone died on me and I had to run out to get a new one. I forgot China has restrictive programs and custom OS to block anything they don't want.
I am trying to root the phone and hitting walls. I might to take to a shop and do it.
can i flash polish language to A8 ?
Disable android device manager in device administrator tab and go to download mode then flash spacex kernel. (Disabling will remove frp lock) I tried it's worked on my a800f
Root
Raygo Kenobi said:
I am working in China, I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy A8. How can I root it?
I have tried Kingoroot without success. I tried a few other one-click root PC apps, they all can't do it.
Let me just say I'm what you guys might call a noob, I don't really understand this stuff yet.
I mainly want to root the phone so I can install Google Play, Android phones in China are not set up for it unless you root the phone and configure it yourself.
I'm dead keen to do this, as it annoys me greatly that I bought a phone and am seemingly denied the regular usage of that phone.
So in my research I also heard about a thing called Odin which you can use to install a new rom on a Samsung phone. And I came across a Chinese website which gave info on a rom you can install on an A8 which after installation means the phone is rooted. I got Odin and the rom now but I'm clueless what to do next really.
I'm thinking the phone has to be rooted to use Odin on it anyway, am I right? And if I do install the rom, it will wipe the phone right? Lose all the data and apps I've installed on it, right? I don't want that to happen, is there a mway to secure the data, put it all back just the way it was beforer the 'rooted rom' is installed?
Like I said I'm clueless really, but I'm trying to proceed cautiously, I'd be grateful for any advice.
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bro i have root file for Samsung A8 A800YZ and i have rooted my phone. if some one need the file, i need some donation before i can send the file. its easy to use, just flash it using odin. thanks.
So I finally managed to root A800F 6.0.1 thanks to @rs1981
Link for TWRP: http://www.4shared.com/get/oUigxM-6ba/TWRP_302-0.html
Downloaded supersu from:
Http://viid.me/qqB1fh
1. Make sure usb debugging is on and oem unlock is on
2. copy supersu file into phone
3. Turn off phone and go into download mode (vol down+home+power)
4. Connect to pc and flash TWRP file via odine (make sure you untick autoreboot)
5. When flash passes unplug phone and hold (vol down+home+power) immediately once the screen turns black switch to (vol up+home+power) even if you see the red error keep holding and TWRP will open
6. Flash the Supersu file that you copied from TWRP and wipe delvik cache then reboot to system
Supersu should be installed and you should have root.
Thanks again @rs1981
Been trying to root A8 all day with no luck... It took me 10 mins using this method
all old methods are not working with latest firmware. follow this guide - https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...-samsung-galaxy-a8-a800f-a800i-6-0-1-t3529327
In searching around for the best (and safest -- recoverable) method for flashing Xposed on an already rooted J700T, I'm seeing a lot of conflicting info. Use FlashFire. Don't. Burn the 32-bit Xposed. No, use the 64! (huh, doesn't the J700T run a 32 bit 6.0.1?) Use this Xposed image. No! Use this one. Have this image available in case something goes wrong and you need to get out of boot loop through recovery. No, that won't work, use this one. And so on.
Could somebody please summarize where we stand on installing Xposed in a stock ROM, rooted J700T, as of today, in terms of best practices? Thanks!
I asked around before to the ones who were using Xposed and got no response either. That was weeks ago. I was going to post what they were using so others will have that information.
Yes the ROM is 32 (dual 32 is what the claim is) but the kernel is built using arm64. Go figure.
I also looked into a magisk Xposed setup so Android pay and Pokemon go would work.
If you haven't got an answer or figured it out yet, I will wipe this phone and start from scratch and post a guide on what and how to install by Saturday.
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I've been sitting on this since the original post, so any info you come up with would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Recovery]Twrp v3 for Galaxy J700T/T1 you can find the right xposed to used in this forums
mario1634 said:
[Recovery]Twrp v3 for Galaxy J700T/T1 you can find the right xposed to used in this forums
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I was thinking more like a clear cut guide so there will a specific thread to look at instead of combing through a ROM/recovery thread looking for Xposed.
Thank you @mario1634 for helping out.
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Somebody also gives a link to the thread of the modified xposed to work on Samsung phones and there is a link to download the xposed zip and uninstalled zips. I'm using xda tabs and it's like the 6 page if that help but I can try to send it to you
mario1634 said:
Somebody also gives a link to the thread of the modified xposed to work on Samsung phones and there is a link to download the xposed zip and uninstalled zips. I'm using xda tabs and it's like the 6 page if that help but I can try to send it to you
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Wait. Did I post those?
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Haven't forgotten about guide.
My mother showed up unexpectedly yesterday so that put a halt to it. Should have it later today.
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Magisk systemless xposed is probably the best way at the moment to have root and xposed.
Little chance of bricking and totally reversible plus with added benefits.
ashyx said:
Magisk systemless xposed is probably the best way at the moment to have root and xposed.
Little chance of bricking and totally reversible plus with added benefits.
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That it is but I have had previous issues with magisk on other devices where my normal root apps not see me as root. I don't use xposed but if the people want it, I will help in getting the info they need.
As far as having android pay and other useful features of systemless (which supersu is now) root is more important for which I extend my middle finger to Niantic.
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This your Xposed to flash through twrp.
Save to external SD card then flash from recovery. May take a few minutes to boot.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424962808
This is your Xposed installer apk. Save to external SD card.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
Flash Xposed zip in recovery (twrp) first.
Then after you have booted up, install Xposed installer apk (must go to settings and allow unknown sources).
All modules and framework downloads are at your own risk. There are a lot of tweaks that only work with certain devices and certain Roms. Do your homework and research anything that interests you in Xposed.
I personally don't use Xposed so what modules and tweaks are best is not in my knowledge base right now.
All information came from this site
https://devs-lab.com/download-install-xposed-for-samsung-devices.html
There is an uninstaller on that page in case you feel that Xposed is not for you.
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Dumb question here but have you done this on your device?
OriginalShinken1 said:
This your Xposed to flash through twrp.
Save to external SD card then flash from recovery. May take a few minutes to boot.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424962808
This is your Xposed installer apk. Save to external SD card.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
Flash Xposed zip in recovery (twrp) first.
Then after you have booted up, install Xposed installer apk (must go to settings and allow unknown sources).
All modules and framework downloads are at your own risk. There are a lot of tweaks that only work with certain devices and certain Roms. Do your homework and research anything that interests you in Xposed.
I personally don't use Xposed so what modules and tweaks are best is not in my knowledge base right now.
All information came from this site
https://devs-lab.com/download-install-xposed-for-samsung-devices.html
There is an uninstaller on that page in case you feel that Xposed is not for you.
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Any chance you can reupload this somewhere. Says it's not there any longer.
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Dumb question here but have you done this on your device?
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Just saw this. Yes I have but since I don't really use xposed that much, I don't have much to offer beyond it installs and have no issue with it so far.
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Any chance you can reupload this somewhere. Says it's not there any longer.
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I just checked and seems the links are still good. Which one is giving you issues?
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I personally have magisk and systemless xposed installed perfectly on my system. Easiest way to do this is to go to the official xda magisk thread and install the manager and then install magisk. then install xposed via the magisk manager. make sure you download the right xposed manager app which you can find in the official thread as well. so far so good and i am running this on a debloated stock samsung rom.
Basically, because of Samsung new ART runtime, official xposed flash dont work. You have to use an unofficial mod to xposed it.
One of them is the custom-build-by-wanam that @OriginalShinken1 linked above.
P.S: Worked on my J700H stock 6.0.1
natri23 said:
Basically, because of Samsung new ART runtime, official xposed flash dont work. You have to use an unofficial mod to xposed it.
One of them is the custom-build-by-wanam that @OriginalShinken1 linked above.
P.S: Worked on my J700H stock 6.0.1
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I personally use systemless xposed on my j7 and have had no issues. i do not use it for all that much customization but the few modules that i do use it for work great.
uta8111 said:
In searching around for the best (and safest -- recoverable) method for flashing Xposed on an already rooted J700T, I'm seeing a lot of conflicting info. Use FlashFire. Don't. Burn the 32-bit Xposed. No, use the 64! (huh, doesn't the J700T run a 32 bit 6.0.1?) Use this Xposed image. No! Use this one. Have this image available in case something goes wrong and you need to get out of boot loop through recovery. No, that won't work, use this one. And so on.
Could somebody please summarize where we stand on installing Xposed in a stock ROM, rooted J700T, as of today, in terms of best practices? Thanks!
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This worked perfect for my J7007 T-Mobile with PD3 firmware.
Following instructions completly
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/how-to-install-xposed-j700p-t3430886
as the title says, does anyone know of a noob friendly guide to doing a full root on the S7 G930F version? managed to get twrp installed (whether its done properly or not is another question) but i cant seem to get magisk installed and working, mainly want to root my phone for the benefits and still play games like pokemon go
since putting twrp on my phone i keep getting device security alerts saying "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions."
EDIT: i put my phone back to stock with stock recovery using smart switch and following a guide on here, if no one recommends a guide soon then ill have to wing it and follow some random guide on youtube or where ever.
Zohan2000 said:
since putting twrp on my phone i keep getting device security alerts saying "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions."
EDIT: i put my phone back to stock with stock recovery using smart switch and following a guide on here, if no one recommends a guide soon then ill have to wing it and follow some random guide on youtube or where ever.
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Hi mate
Just follow instruction on the official TWRP thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
On step 10 if you wish you could change SuperSu to Magisk
Check Magisk thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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Hi mate
Just follow instruction on the official TWRP thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
On step 10 if you wish you could change SuperSu to Magisk
Check Magisk thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
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followed that and currently loading up the phone now, still getting the "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions." warning though, is that something im gonna have to put up with or is there a fix for it?
Zohan2000 said:
followed that and currently loading up the phone now, still getting the "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo these actions." warning though, is that something im gonna have to put up with or is there a fix for it?
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hi
Did you followed all steps in TWRP installation?
That is a knox related error , try to disable the:
SecurityLogAgent service
the main reason to root my S7 is to spoof on pokemon go and for the life of me, i cant figure out how to, got the root done with twrp with magisk installed, tried different apps to move the gps joystick app to system app but they didnt work and the few that DID manage to work never gave me the option to choose system mode in the app for it to work so unless someone here has a guide on how to get it to work, with a S7 fully update(even if i do have to downgrade) i will be extremely thankful