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How to get back to root with stock-rom status?

Okay guys,
I know its a pretty noob-question because of multiple reasons, but anyway I need your help:
I rooted my Nexus5 with NRT and I worked without issues. After having it rooted I was playing around alot, overwrting some files (like email.apk). Now I would like to start from scratch. Staying rooted is good, but my question is: Does a "standard-factory" reset which I can select in the settings also roll-back to the original system files (like stock email.apk)?
Loosing my settings isn't a problem, but do I really need to download/flash the hammerhead factory-rom?
Thanks for your support.
quicky

quicky said:
Okay guys,
I know its a pretty noob-question because of multiple reasons, but anyway I need your help:
I rooted my Nexus5 with NRT and I worked without issues. After having it rooted I was playing around alot, overwrting some files (like email.apk). Now I would like to start from scratch. Staying rooted is good, but my question is: Does a "standard-factory" reset which I can select in the settings also roll-back to the original system files (like stock email.apk)?
Loosing my settings isn't a problem, but do I really need to download/flash the hammerhead factory-rom?
Thanks for your support.
quicky
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doing factory reset in the rom only wipes data/settings. it does not restore the factory image.
if you want all your non-modded files gone, the easiest way is to fastboot the factory rom to your phone.

quicky said:
Okay guys,
I know its a pretty noob-question because of multiple reasons, but anyway I need your help:
I rooted my Nexus5 with NRT and I worked without issues. After having it rooted I was playing around alot, overwrting some files (like email.apk). Now I would like to start from scratch. Staying rooted is good, but my question is: Does a "standard-factory" reset which I can select in the settings also roll-back to the original system files (like stock email.apk)?
Loosing my settings isn't a problem, but do I really need to download/flash the hammerhead factory-rom?
Thanks for your support.
quicky
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You dont need to use any type of Rooting program / script to root a nexus phone. Get ADB and Fastboot working. Factory reset your phone from the settings. Download TWRP or CWM recovery and save to the folder you have fastboot / adb in.
1. fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery).img
2. boot in to recovery
3. flash zip from SD-Card (superuser.zip)
4. reboot phone
5. enjoy factory image with root.

I'm running TWRP already and I can boot into recovery. But as I've overwritten the email.apk for example I was wondering if a "original" apk is still accessible from my phone.
dabbill said:
You dont need to use any type of Rooting program / script to root a nexus phone. Get ADB and Fastboot working. Factory reset your phone from the settings. Download TWRP or CWM recovery and save to the folder you have fastboot / adb in.
1. fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery).img
2. boot in to recovery
3. flash zip from SD-Card (superuser.zip)
4. reboot phone
5. enjoy factory image with root.
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quicky said:
I'm running TWRP already and I can boot into recovery. But as I've overwritten the email.apk for example I was wondering if a "original" apk is still accessible from my phone.
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Factory reset might restore the apk. If it does not you can always download the factory image and extract the email.apk from that and push it to your device.

dabbill said:
Factory reset might restore the apk. If it does not you can always download the factory image and extract the email.apk from that and push it to your device.
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I can try (of course) but before doing a "standard" factory reset and reinstall everything to see if it got me the original email.apk back I thought there should be a clear definition about which system-files will be restored and which will be kept.

dabbill said:
Factory reset might restore the apk. If it does not you can always download the factory image and extract the email.apk from that and push it to your device.
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sigh... no it wont.
ALL FACTORY RESET DOES IS WIPE YOUR DATA/SETTINGS NOT MODIFICATIONS YOU MAKE TO THE SYSTEM APPS.

Zepius said:
sigh... no it wont.
ALL FACTORY RESET DOES IS WIPE YOUR DATA/SETTINGS NOT MODIFICATIONS YOU MAKE TO THE SYSTEM APPS.
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Thats what i thought, but was not 100% sure thats why I said it might. Not worth yelling about it. :good:

dabbill said:
Thats what i thought, but was not 100% sure thats why I said it might. Not worth yelling about it. :good:
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In his defense, he already stated *EXACTLY* what a factory reset does....
If you delete anything from a partition that is not normally user accessible without root, it simply does not come back magically with a factory reset. Your device does not have a hidden partition with the original os on it.
Sent from my Nexus 5

Pirateghost said:
In his defense, he already stated *EXACTLY* what a factory reset does....
If you delete anything from a partition that is not normally user accessible without root, it simply does not come back magically with a factory reset. Your device does not have a hidden partition with the original os on it.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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When I first read this thread the #2 post was not listed. I replied to the first post. Then when i came back to the thread i skipped down to my last post and continued reading so I never seen the #2 post on this thread. My apologizes.

6.0.1 ota with stock rooted 6.0

My v10 downloaded an OTA , which im assuming is 6.0
1. Im rooted on stock 6.0 and unlocked boot loader. Will the OTA work without messing up anything ? Ill have to root again im sure, just want some info before i pull the trigger.

I don't think the update will even proceed being that you're on a rooted ROM. I have that notification too, and i just don't know how to turn it off.

I to am rooted,unlockboot and stock rom. I don't feel like taking a chance. So I used titanium backup to freeze the software update and in the drop down notification if you press it, it's a notification from Google play services if you block it in apps it will disappear from your drop down. I also deleted the update zip in the cache folder.I used es file explorer ,device/cache/update

popwar said:
My v10 downloaded an OTA , which im assuming is 6.0
1. Im rooted on stock 6.0 and unlocked boot loader. Will the OTA work without messing up anything ? Ill have to root again im sure, just want some info before i pull the trigger.
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Okay, I'm assuming you are on H90120e (system version). There is a root exploit for the H90120j update. You just do the following:
Make a backup of your apps and settings
Flash your phone to the new update (H90120j)?
Take a look at either one of these threads to root your device again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819

You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?

bhagiratha said:
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
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Why can't you flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP?
All you are doing is opening the LGUP tool and flashing the new H90120j .kdz file using the "refurbish" option then flashing the H90120j .tot file that has TWRP using the "update" option which will flash the phone regardless of what is running on your phone. The guides on the first link explain that. I believe your concern is keeping all of your settings and apps. Look up Titanium backup, it works for me.

Thank you. I only flash the LGH901AT-01-V20j-310-260-JUL-12-2016-ARB02+0ROOTTWRP tot file and all is good.
Well except that I lost Dolby audio.
I will look for a fix.

jun19inf said:
Okay, I'm assuming you are on H90120e (system version). There is a root exploit for the H90120j update. You just do the following:
Make a backup of your apps and settings
Flash your phone to the new update (H90120j)?
Take a look at either one of these threads to root your device again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
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Hi,
Do I have to use LGUP to install the update or can I click install on the dropdown of my phone?
I'm on stock MM 6.0 (H90120e) Rooted and I will not have access to my main PC for another week as I'm traveling.
Thanks,
-NJ

Anyone?

bhagiratha said:
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
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There's a guide in general that tells how to do all this. In fact jun19inf WROTE it.
In a nutshell, do a twrp backup.
Upgrade to 20j by flashing the stock 20j kbz.
Enable usb debugging and oem unlock
flash tot that has twrp in it.
Now you can go into twrp and 1) root via supersu 2) restore ONLY data from your twrp backup taken previously to get your apps etc back. Alternatively Titanium Backup will also do just fine.

njdevils28 said:
Hi,
Do I have to use LGUP to install the update or can I click install on the dropdown of my phone?
I'm on stock MM 6.0 (H90120e) Rooted and I will not have access to my main PC for another week as I'm traveling.
Thanks,
-NJ
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If all is you have is root, you should be able to unroot in the SuperSU settings, and then let the update install. But if you have TWRP, then I can't see any way to do the update without using a PC to flash your phone back to stock ROM and recovery. Although you may check the dev. section to see if Eliminator has a flashable ROM to bring you up to date.
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app

YrrchSebor said:
If all is you have is root, you should be able to unroot in the SuperSU settings, and then let the update install. But if you have TWRP, then I can't see any way to do the update without using a PC to flash your phone back to stock ROM and recovery. Although you may check the dev. section to see if Eliminator has a flashable ROM to bring you up to date.
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Ah. Thank you very much!
-NJ

Hi all. I just got my factory warranty back and I attempted to root it. Everything went as it should, until just after the install finished. Instead of rebooting normally, it now will only reboot into TWRP. Once there, when I try to flash a custom ROM (in this case, Bliss, but I don't think it matters, I get an error message that says the zip file is corrupt. Then, while still in recovery, when I tried to wipe everything except the sd card, it says mkfs.fat process ended with error. I then powered down and attempted the factory reset. I scrolled down on both screens and it did not say anything about any errors, so I assumed it took. However, it reboots right back into TWRP recovery. It also boots right to TWRP recovery when I try to boot normally. Of course, adb does not recognize the phone in any mode that I can get into (fastboot/recovery/download), so, I can't use LG Bridge to reflash the original firmware. Does anybody have any ideas for a fix? I know that this replacement phone had 6.0 on it. I thought I did everything to a t? TIA...
OK, not sure how I got there, but when I attempt to reboot from TWRP it says No OS Installed! Are you sure you want to reboot? That at least says what the problem is. Does anybody know how to fix this?

Where can I download the update file?

wbexpress said:
Hi all. I just got my factory warranty back and I attempted to root it. Everything went as it should, until just after the install finished. Instead of rebooting normally, it now will only reboot into TWRP. Once there, when I try to flash a custom ROM (in this case, Bliss, but I don't think it matters, I get an error message that says the zip file is corrupt. Then, while still in recovery, when I tried to wipe everything except the sd card, it says mkfs.fat process ended with error. I then powered down and attempted the factory reset. I scrolled down on both screens and it did not say anything about any errors, so I assumed it took. However, it reboots right back into TWRP recovery. It also boots right to TWRP recovery when I try to boot normally. Of course, adb does not recognize the phone in any mode that I can get into (fastboot/recovery/download), so, I can't use LG Bridge to reflash the original firmware. Does anybody have any ideas for a fix? I know that this replacement phone had 6.0 on it. I thought I did everything to a t? TIA...
OK, not sure how I got there, but when I attempt to reboot from TWRP it says No OS Installed! Are you sure you want to reboot? That at least says what the problem is. Does anybody know how to fix this?
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Did you select refurbish or upgrade?
I believe you need to select upgrade when flashing or you get stuck in TWRP
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app

How to root V10 T-mobile M.M ver V20L
How to root V10 T-mobile M.M ver V20L
Can some one guide me on the following:
1. Can I flash back and downgrade to Software version V20J from V20L.
2. Is there any root method for V10 t-mobile MM ver V20L.

1. It is well explained in this forum, you CANNOT go back without facing a software brick.
2. You can root your phone through Dirty_Cow method or by flash Eliminater74 ROM (Part1 & Part2).
Again, search for that in this section and in development one...

jonsat said:
1. It is well explained in this forum, you CANNOT go back without facing a software brick.
2. You can root your phone through Dirty_Cow method or by flash Eliminater74 ROM (Part1 & Part2).
Again, search for that in this section and in development one...
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Thanks so much for your reply, I was about to flash it to downgrade my V10 from V20L to V20J i even downloaded the files for it Phew....
Okay, I have searched most of the rootings are V20J i have not found a method for rooting and twrp for V20L software update.
Please if u can share the link, that would be helpful...
thanks regards,

I wonder how people perform searches... by the way, few lines under this very thread, there is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-20l-dirty-cow-t3498722

jonsat said:
I wonder how people perform searches... by the way, few lines under this very thread, there is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-20l-dirty-cow-t3498722
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Awwhh GOD!!! big thanks for your help, u r truly an awesome person. Peace and blessing upon u.
regards,

Please help a noob fix her phone :(

Hello. I recently tried to use Magisk Manager to root my phone using a step by step walk through. It worked, everything was great, I finally was able to get my mobile data to turn off automatically when I connected to Wi-Fi. Goal achieved. Hooray. But then a new update came out for the Pixel 2 XL, I believe what is called OTA? See how new I am, it's pathetic. Anyway, I can't get the OTA installed because I have Magisk. I found a good walk through to how to fix it github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips BUT when I go to uninstall Magisk and restore images, it says "stock backup does not exist". Guys. I'm in over my head and I don't know what to do to fix it. Can any one explain in simple language, maybe with pictures, so my idiot self can understand, how do I get a stock back up, and get Magisk to recognize it, so that I can proceed to install the OTA? Thank you so much for any advice,and your patience for dealing with me.

Megin said:
Hello. I recently tried to use Magisk Manager to root my phone using a step by step walk through. It worked, everything was great, I finally was able to get my mobile data to turn off automatically when I connected to Wi-Fi. Goal achieved. Hooray. But then a new update came out for the Pixel 2 XL, I believe what is called OTA? See how new I am, it's pathetic. Anyway, I can't get the OTA installed because I have Magisk. I found a good walk through to how to fix it github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips BUT when I go to uninstall Magisk and restore images, it says "stock backup does not exist". Guys. I'm in over my head and I don't know what to do to fix it. Can any one explain in simple language, maybe with pictures, so my idiot self can understand, how do I get a stock back up, and get Magisk to recognize it, so that I can proceed to install the OTA? Thank you so much for any advice,and your patience for dealing with me.
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Search the forum, there are a lot of walk through threads.
You won't remove anything, IE Magik.
Download the Factory Image, OTA will not work.
You'll remove "-w" from one file to not wipe data.
Flash update.
Reroot with Magisk.
If you have problems finding the links or threads, I can link them.
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

What diesel said, it isn't really that hard ?.
Nathanchanche made a really good guide for us. Take your time to read it really well and you should be able to solve your problem.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-walleye-t3702417

In my experience, if rooted, don't use OTAs. Stick with factory images if possible.
Like other responses, it's best to use the guides on XDA. I usually do the following when an update is available:
- Download factory image
- Edit batch file (if you're using Windows) to remove the -w option so I don't lose my data
- Boot into bootloader (power off phone, then hold down power and volume down until you get to the bootloader)
- Run batch file (I have had issues on occasion with this). If you get an error, try using a different USB cable
- After factory image is installed, let phone reboot.
- After rebooting and device is fully ready to go, reboot back to bootloader.
- Install latest TWRP (follow instructions on their website...the steps they have works perfectly)
- After TWRP is installed, reboot phone back to bootloader and then go to the 'recovery' option. Make sure TWRP is working correctly and you can decrypt your data (that is, if you have a security password)
- After decrypted, you should be able to access your data where you've downloaded Magisk. You can then install Magisk.
- After install, reboot phone and you should be rooted.
These steps work for me, but I'm a bit anal when it comes to updates and rooting.

pgarlinski said:
In my experience, if rooted, don't use OTAs. Stick with factory images if possible.
Like other responses, it's best to use the guides on XDA. I usually do the following when an update is available:
- Download factory image
- Edit batch file (if you're using Windows) to remove the -w option so I don't lose my data
- Boot into bootloader (power off phone, then hold down power and volume down until you get to the bootloader)
- Run batch file (I have had issues on occasion with this). If you get an error, try using a different USB cable
- After factory image is installed, let phone reboot.
- After rebooting and device is fully ready to go, reboot back to bootloader.
- Install latest TWRP (follow instructions on their website...the steps they have works perfectly)
- After TWRP is installed, reboot phone back to bootloader and then go to the 'recovery' option. Make sure TWRP is working correctly and you can decrypt your data (that is, if you have a security password)
- After decrypted, you should be able to access your data where you've downloaded Magisk. You can then install Magisk.
- After install, reboot phone and you should be rooted.
These steps work for me, but I'm a bit anal when it comes to updates and rooting.
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Ok what am I doing wrong here? prntscr.com/iqefpd

Megin said:
Ok what am I doing wrong here? prntscr.com/iqefpd
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You need to install fastboot. Download plataform tools from the Android SDK and try again.

Megin said:
Ok what am I doing wrong here? prntscr.com/iqefpd
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Follow the full tutorial in my signature, it will cover all the steps in detail.

Megin said:
Ok what am I doing wrong here? prntscr.com/iqefpd
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As said previously you need fastboot.exe. Download from https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip.
Extract everything to folder that contains your extracted image. If the fastboot.exe is still not recognized:
one option is to modify flash-all.bat line: PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32"; to PATH=%PATH%;"%SYSTEMROOT%\System32";"%cd%"

Telperion said:
Follow the full tutorial in my signature, it will cover all the steps in detail.
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Worked!! Thanks

How to root an unlocked P20?

prerequisites: P20, bootloader unlocked, TWRP
what to do next? I am used to download 'supersu.zip' from chainfire and installing that from TWRP. But there's no supersu.zip (from chainfire anymore, I believe) to be found.
So how did you guys get root on your P20s?
Thanks!

first things first, unlock your bootloader, remove all PIN, fingerprint, anything security things first.
and try this method, i suggest NON-TWRP method :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...agisk-root-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280

heindrix said:
first things first, unlock your bootloader, remove all PIN, fingerprint, anything security things first.
and try this method, i suggest NON-TWRP method :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...agisk-root-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280
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I usually factory reset the device, so all your requirements should be met.
Thanks for the link, interesting read! I didn't get the memo about the partition changes. I was hoping for a simple "supersu.zip" installation, but I guess it's finally time to give Magisk a try (I had no need for it yet, I could do everything I needed with TWRP).
Before I dive in too deep: If you successfully installed Magisk and rooted your device, can this be undone (on the P20)? Like download and flash a Nexus Factory Image, which basically sets everything back to factory defaults.

ub42 said:
I usually factory reset the device, so all your requirements should be met.
Thanks for the link, interesting read! I didn't get the memo about the partition changes. I was hoping for a simple "supersu.zip" installation, but I guess it's finally time to give Magisk a try (I had no need for it yet, I could do everything I needed with TWRP).
Before I dive in too deep: If you successfully installed Magisk and rooted your device, can this be undone (on the P20)? Like download and flash a Nexus Factory Image, which basically sets everything back to factory defaults.
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it's easy to unroot, just need to flash original recovery_ramdisk image and voila! you're not rooted. of course you need to backup your data first, that's A MUST.

2022_VZW_EMMC_15_ AIO_Tool To Unlock_Bootloader+Install_TWRP And MM_QL1_Rooted_Rom Works On Any Version Bootloaders_MM_LL_KK-Reactivation Lock Remover

This Process Will Root Phone Unlock Your VZW EMMC 15 Chipset Bootloader Install TWRP Recobery And Imstall Latest QL1 Stock Rom .​
Downloads
S5_Root_Tools_2023.7z
EMMC_15_Rom.zip -- Stock QL1 6.0
Directions For Unlocking Stock Phone
I would recommend Windows defender is turned of before starting
1. Download S5_Root_Tools_2023.7z and unzip
2. Make sure Usb debugging is enabled on your phone
3. Plug in phone and run Safestrap.exe and follow directions on command window
4. This process is pretty much 1 click all automatic except following command window prompts
5. This will detect if your phone is EMMC 11 or 15
6. If it detects EMMC 15 it will automatically unlock your bootloaders.
7. Once process is done reboot too twrp and flash rom of choice or use provide one and flash root zip of choice
Regular Magisk
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Magisk Delta
Releases · HuskyDG/magisk-files
Contribute to HuskyDG/magisk-files development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
ETFSU
EFTSU Root Solutions
The Largest Database for the Root Solutions on the Internet
eftsu.com
Safteynet Fix Module
Releases · kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Google SafetyNet attestation workarounds for Magisk - kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
github.com
Old Method And Old Downloads
EMMC_15_SS_Install_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO_Rom.zip -- Rom Zip
EMMC_11_S5_Root_Tools_2022_V7.7z
-- Files Needed To Root Phone
Instructions To Root And Install Safestrap
**If you already have safestrap installed you can skip to Instructions To Unlock Bootloader
**If you are already rooted but do not have safestrap installed download View attachment S5_Safestrap.apk install then skip to Instructions To Unlock Bootloader**
Directions
1. Download both files and unzip EMMC_15_And_11_S5_Root_Tools_2022_V7.7z
2. Reboot phone too Download Mode by holding Power+VolDwn+HomeButton as phone starts up
3. Plug phone into computer and open the Odin provided in the above file in the Odin_Folder
4. In Odin Choose BL slot and choose the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 Located in the Odin_Folder
5. Flash the file using provided Odin let phone reboot. This will wipe your phone
6. Once phone is rebooted make sure its plugged into computer and phone use recognized by computer
7. Run the Install_One_Click.cmd this should install safestrap. If this method fails countinue with below methods.
8. If above method fails you can reboot and try again or run the Manual_Install_Root_Apps.cmd and try below methods to root
Towel Root Method
These steps are only needed if above root method failed
1. You need too be connected to a network. Try one of towel root apps and if not successful then try the other one. If it doesn't work go to King root section
2. If towel root succeeds then run the click on the super su app and choose to update su binary and choose normal once successfully updated reboot phone
King Root Method
These steps are only needed if towel root failed
1. You will need to be connected to a network. Click on King root app then click try root
2. Once root is successful don't click on the optimize and close the king root app.
3, Run the Manual_Install_SuperSu.cmd
Installing Safestrap
9. This only needs to be done if 1Click bat method failed. Now click on safestrap app and clisk install safestrap click allow in root dialog app once installed click reboot to safestrap
10. Busybox must be installed ifirst if you used towelroot method too root
Instructions To Unlock Bootloader
11. Enter safestrap now in safetrap it will ask you to swipe to allow modding system make sure to do this now . If you have not copied the EMMC_15_SS_Install_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO_Rom.zip from the EMMC_15_Bootloader_Unlock_Zip folder do so now Click install tab and choose EMMC_15_SS_Install_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO_Rom.zip and install.
12. When done phone will power off.
13. Reboot phone to recovery you should now have TWRP recovery installed and the choose wipe the advanced wipe and wipe data only then reboot
14. Phone will reboot and stick on red Verizon screen for probably 15 to 20 min be patient. When finally booted you will have an unlocked bootloader with TWRP recovery running a Deodexed Rooted QL1 stock MM 6.0 Rom Rooted with EFTSU with root hide and safetynet pass module
Disabling Reactivation Lock
Thanks bbsc
1. Follow above directions too obtain safestrap and root
2. Download and flash EMMC_11_NCG_KK_Safestrap_Full.zip in safestrap then wipe data
This has Samsung Setup Wizard removed so you can get through setup
3. Set up a wireless connection or use your SIM-card and internet connection from your provider.
4. Navigate to Settings - Security, find Reactivation Lock and untick it. The phone will ask you for your existing credentials or to register a new Samsung account. Accept too update app then allow google check when it ask
5. Login to your new account and you will be able to untick Reactivation Lock.
6. When it unticked, Navigate to Settings - Backup Reset - Factory data Reset.
7. Phone will reboot too stock recovery and wipe data and remove current samsung account and you are good too go.
8. Now proceed with unlocking bootloader step 11 you have to enter safestrap from the safestrap splash screen on bootup its not installed as a recovery image because stock recovery is needed
Credits
beaups Sourcecode and tool
ryanbg
haggertk For his CID
autonomousperson For compiling the source to a app
magic_man185 For compiling the source
GeTex
klabit87 - Basically Everything
@GSMCHEN Lots of stuff
elliwigy Lots of stuff
afaneh92 -Safestrap and too much too mention
Sourcecode
https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID

Instructions for downgrading or updating bootloaders can be found here
2022_VZW_EMMC_15_Chipset For Unlocked Dev BL To Downgrade To LL_KK Or Upgrade To MM_And Keep Unlock Bootloader
This Process Will Update Or Downgrade Your VZW EMMC Chipset DEV Aboot Bootloader Unlocked S5 To Marshmallow 6.0 Lollipop 5.0 Or Kitkat 4.2 or 4.4 Root And Unlock Instructions Can Be Found Here EMMC 15 Rooting And Bootloader Unlocking EMMC 11...
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jrkruse said:
mine
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Nice job man! [emoji106]
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Nice job man! [emoji106]
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I was bored so I thought it would be fun to mess around with some old school stuff. Man things were alot more simple back in these days

@jrkruse awesome job...!! :good:You definitely must be bored... Lol. May try that on an old one for craps and giggles... Lol. Again, awesome to bring a lil history back to life... :good:

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I was bored so I thought it would be fun to mess around with some old school stuff. Man things were alot more simple back in these days
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Nice job man, much appreciated.
If you ever get bored try to make a pre-rooted rom/safestrap recovery (course no bootloader unlock) for the G930U/G935U with the latest firmware UUESACSI1 (Aug 27 2019), since it looks like Samsung has stopped updating this phone, or better yet a root-patcher for a stock sytem.img like you did for the G950/N950. I have uploaded the latest eng-boot vA/10 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...postcount=1826

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I was bored so I thought it would be fun to mess around with some old school stuff. Man things were alot more simple back in these days
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How do I update the bootloader and rom to newer QL1 if I had already unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp with much older stock rom and bootloader?
I still have the stock rom from 2016 when the bootloader unlock method was discovered.

googlephoneFKLenAsh said:
How do I update the bootloader and rom to newer QL1 if I had already unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp with much older stock rom and bootloader?
I still have the stock rom from 2016 when the bootloader unlock method was discovered.
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the rar seems to be corrupted ... says unknown or damaged format. I tried a few of the download points.
Would you be able to re-create / upload?

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the rar seems to be corrupted ... says unknown or damaged format. I tried a few of the download points.
Would you be able to re-create / upload?
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What are you extracting it with?
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First of all, thank you so very much Jkruse! I followed all of your instructions and everything went perfectly! The reason why I wanted to get this completed on my old S5, is that we want to gift this phone to my wife's mother. The catch is, she only speaks Russian, and I was wondering if I would now be able to flash an international version of firmware on the S5, so that she can have access to Russian as a language option? Is this doable?

Remedy1230 said:
First of all, thank you so very much Jkruse! I followed all of your instructions and everything went perfectly! The reason why I wanted to get this completed on my old S5, is that we want to gift this phone to my wife's mother. The catch is, she only speaks Russian, and I was wondering if I would now be able to flash an international version of firmware on the S5, so that she can have access to Russian as a language option? Is this doable?
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Its really no easy process to flash an international rom if you are using Verizon then data will probably not work with out some editing. You can always try it but Verizon will probably need Verizon csc stuff to work and build.prop edits.
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Hey thanks for this post! I was worried about using some of the old guides on my phone, glad I found this.
However, I have a question due to why I want to root my phone.
My situation: My phone went through the factory reset process without giving me a warning before doing so. I plan on rooting my phone and trying a few different methods for recovering the files.
My Main Question: Will I be good to go with a fully rooted phone after completing step 12?
I don't feel a need to unlock the bootloader for what I'm doing (although I might do so anyway after I'm done attempting to recover files).
I've never rooted a phone before. Aside from verifying that I'm using the EMMC 15 chipset (I used the eMMC_CID_Checker_apk from this thread:https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529), is there anything else I should do or know about?

SaltedSand said:
Hey thanks for this post! I was worried about using some of the old guides on my phone, glad I found this.
However, I have a question due to why I want to root my phone.
My situation: My phone went through the factory reset process without giving me a warning before doing so. I plan on rooting my phone and trying a few different methods for recovering the files.
My Main Question: Will I be good to go with a fully rooted phone after completing step 12?
I don't feel a need to unlock the bootloader for what I'm doing (although I might do so anyway after I'm done attempting to recover files).
I've never rooted a phone before. Aside from verifying that I'm using the EMMC 15 chipset (I used the eMMC_CID_Checker_apk from this thread:https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529), is there anything else I should do or know about?
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By the time you root there will be no files to recovery. There is another wipe involved to root so chances are there will not be much left to recover
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jrkruse said:
By the time you root there will be no files to recovery. There is another wipe involved to root so chances are there will not be much left to recover
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I'm wondering if he's wanting to root to use a file recovery app, like DiskDigger. It can recover but device needs to be rooted to access the complete internal system to recover files. As he mentioned a few times about recovering/restoring files. I recall using that (DD) a couple times and it actually worked after I mistakenly did a full wipe/reset when I was switching between ROM's and back to stock...

al50 said:
I'm wondering if he's wanting to root to use a file recovery app, like DiskDigger. It can recover but needs device needs to be rooted to access the complete internal system to recover files. As he mentioned a few times about recovering/restoring files. I recall using that (DD) a couple times and it actually worked after I mistakenly did a full wipe/reset when I was switching between ROM's and back to stock...
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Like i said though in order to root you have to wipe again before you can root. So there aren’t going to be much left to recovery after 2 wipes and a repartition
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al50 said:
I'm wondering if he's wanting to root to use a file recovery app, like DiskDigger. It can recover but device needs to be rooted to access the complete internal system to recover files. As he mentioned a few times about recovering/restoring files. I recall using that (DD) a couple times and it actually worked after I mistakenly did a full wipe/reset when I was switching between ROM's and back to stock...
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Yeah that's what I have in mind.
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Like i said though in order to root you have to wipe again before you can root. So there aren’t going to be much left to recovery after 2 wipes and a repartition
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Yeah I figured, makes sense, but I don't see a mention of wiping before step 12 though. This is why I'm asking if it would be okay for me to stop there, attempt to recover some files, and then continue with the rest of the steps?
Could this potentially screw something up if I do it this way? I'd rather play it safe than sorry, most of my important stuff on this phone is backed up anyway.

SaltedSand said:
Yeah that's what I have in mind.
Yeah I figured, makes sense, but I don't see a mention of wiping before step 12 though. This is why I'm asking if it would be okay for me to stop there, attempt to recover some files, and then continue with the rest of the steps?
Could this potentially screw something up if I do it this way? I'd rather play it safe than sorry, most of my important stuff on this phone is backed up anyway.
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Flashing the combo firmware so you can root wipes your phone
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jrkruse said:
Flashing the combo firmware so you can root wipes your phone
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Ah, I see, but would it be safe for me to stop at step 12 anyway?
I figure I might as well give it a shot anyway, even if It's unlikely I'll recover anything, but I'd rather only wipe it a single time than twice.

SaltedSand said:
Ah, I see, but would it be safe for me to stop at step 12 anyway?
I figure I might as well give it a shot anyway, even if It's unlikely I'll recover anything, but I'd rather only wipe it a single time than twice.
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If you stop at 12 you will just have king root and some apps work with kingroot but some do not
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