This is a guide how to completely disable Reactivation Lock on SM-G900V in simple steps.
Schematically, we will install Android 4.4.2, bypass Samsung Account login, register a new one and then turn Reactivation Lock OFF.
The phone will be clear after this and ready for any suitable firmware.
1. Download this file: kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip. It's simply a stock-based 4.4.2 ROM for SafeStrap Recovery.
2. Open kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip with Windows File Explorer (just click it) and remove this file from it: system\app\SamsungSetupWizard.apk (just navigate to this file, highlite it and hit Del button).
Close Windows File Explorer, the file's size should decrease by about 2 MB.
3. Charge the battery to 50% or above.
4. Download Combination ROM COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar
5. Download zip-file with apks, attached to this post.
6. Run Odin (suppose, you have it and are familiar with flashing), point it to COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_2572656_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in AP slot, boot the phone to Download mode, connect it with a cable, press Start and wait till the flashing process ends. Press Exit, wait till the phone completes boot.
7. Disconnect the cable from the phone and connect again.
8. Extract apks.zip to the Desktop.
9. Copy everything from apks folder on your Desktop to the phone's memory root.
10. Copy your new modyfied kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip file to the phone's memory root.
11. Disconnect the cable.
12. Press Menu (dotted button) - My Files - All - RootS5.
13. Apex_Launcher.apk - Settings - Unknown Sourches - Ok - Back - Apex_Launcher.apk - Next - Install - Done.
14. BusyBox.apk - Install - Done.
15. Safestrap_KK.apk - Install - Done.
16. tr_v2.apk - Install - Open - make it rain (you should see "You should have root, no reboot required" message) - Back.
17. Superuser.apk - Install - Open - Continue - Normal - Reboot.
18. After reboot in a pop-up window - Apex Launcher - Always - Ok.
19. Menu (dotted button) - BusyBox Free - Grant - close balloon - Install - close balloon - Back.
20. Safestrap - Grant - Agree - Install Recovery - Reboot to recovery.
21. Swipe to Allow modifications - Wipe - Advanced Wipe - Dalvik/Data/Cache - Swipe to Wipe.
22. Back - Back - Back - Install, install kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip.
23. Reboot System - Do not install.
24. After reboot (8 mins or so) you should see the phone's home screen.
25. Set up a wireless connection or use your SIM-card and internet connection from your provider.
26. 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. Just do it (the second, I guess ).
27. Login to your new account and you will be able to untick Reactivation Lock.
28. When it unticked, the phone is clear and ready to accept any suitable firmware.
Will be glad to hear about your success
Hi I just bought a galaxy s5 used and found out about reactivation lock afterward, is this method working with a s5 with locked bootloader? with any firmware (mine is in MM QC2)
Thank you for the guide anyway I was about to give out
Current firmware version and bootloader status do not matter in this case.
Just move through the guide and never give up
Thank you very much, I followed the guide and I(ve been able to install AEX without problems ! I owe you one
isisky said:
I followed the guide and I(ve been able to install AEX without problems !
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Oh, really?
I thought my guide is only for Reactivation Lock disabling.
Anyway, you are welcome
Thank you very much. This was exactly what i was looking for. The instructions were very well written and easy to follow.
rialsi6 said:
Thank you very much. This was exactly what i was looking for. The instructions were very well written and easy to follow.
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You're welcome.
Glad to hear that it helped.
Thanks a Lot
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Someone give a kiss to this men, jajaja
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so i can let me phone do ota update to 6.0 and it will not lock my phone ?
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so i can let me phone do ota update to 6.0 and it will not lock my phone ?
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Yes, of course.
This is a complete solution, not a workaround/bypass/etc.
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Yes, of course.
This is a complete solution, not a workaround/bypass/etc.
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my phone is rooted already , i just basically use my root for being able to load custom apk , so i can still do this from doing this above and then take a ota update to 6.0.1 and still be able to load custom apk's?
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so i can still do this from doing this above and then take a ota update to 6.0.1 and still be able to load custom apk's?
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Excuse me, I cannot understand what you are asking about.
Reread the first post please and try to be more specific.
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Excuse me, I cannot understand what you are asking about.
Reread the first post please and try to be more specific.
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im rooted now on android 5.0 , but some of my apps are not allowing usage because im not on 6.0
so im looking for a way to upgrade to 6.0 and keep my phone rooted ,
there is just so much going on in this forum tends to a lot of confusion sometimes
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im rooted now on android 5.0 , but some of my apps are not allowing usage because im not on 6.0
so im looking for a way to upgrade to 6.0 and keep my phone rooted ,
there is just so much going on in this forum tends to a lot of confusion sometimes
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Is your bootloader unlocked? If you have an unlocked bootloader you can upgrade all the way to pie by flashing a custom ROM. There are lots of tutorials around. The catch is not all g900v's can be unlocked. You need to find out if your phone is able to be bootloader unlocked by checking you cid. First two numbers of cid= 15 and you can have root on custom ROM till android pie (9.0). First two numbers of cid= || no root for you on (6.0) Lollipop and you can only uprated to 6.1
This explains it all, with details and instructions. Good luck!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ired-easier-root-method-t3561529/post71147687
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im rooted now on android 5.0 , but some of my apps are not allowing usage because im not on 6.0
so im looking for a way to upgrade to 6.0 and keep my phone rooted ,
there is just so much going on in this forum tends to a lot of confusion sometimes
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This thread is about completely another thing.
As for you qutestion, generally, you cannot "keep" sm-g900v rooted while upgrading from 5.0 to 6.0.
You will have to root it again on 6.0.
The rest is said by swiftbones74 in his post above.
bbsc said:
This thread is about completely another thing.
As for you qutestion, generally, you cannot "keep" sm-g900v rooted while upgrading from 5.0 to 6.0.
You will have to root it again on 6.0.
The rest is said by swiftbones74 in his post above.
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yes i started with this my cid is 11 , so i just ill follow these steps , im just trying to figure out what i can do with this phone ? can i still load my own apk's with a non-rooted marshmallow?
I was rooting my 900v and did not untick reactivation lock. I went back to stock 6.0.1 but the option to untick reactivation lock was grayed out. Thanks to these crystal clear and simple instructions I had it unticked permanently in around a hour . Thanks a bunch!
Will it work on my G900P? I've tried to get rid of that since I got it but there is not much support for this problem in the sprint variant.
EDIT: IT WORKED!!! The only thing I did different was I flashed the combination rom of my device instead of the one on this post. Also I had to wipe data after kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip flash because it was crashing a lot and turned the screen black after 30 second. So after I wiped data the process was the same as the post. Thank you so much!!!! I'm running lastest Pie rom now.
I didn't expect to kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip to work because mine is the Sprint variant but after a data wipe I got no errors, so it may work on similar variants with this problem. Now I'm going to start a thread on the Sprint variant linking to this one.
DanniX01 said:
IT WORKED!!! The only thing I did different was I flashed the combination rom of my device instead of the one on this post. Also I had to wipe data after kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip flash because it was crashing a lot and turned the screen black after 30 second.
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Well done.
It worked because the "P" variant bootloader is unlocked, so it was able to boot an alien kernel (from the "V" variant).
If it was locked, you would have to replace the boot.img file inside the kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip with a native "P" 4.4.2 kernel.
It's important, say, for the "A" variant.
Besides, the alien kernel demanded cache cleaning, that's why you had to wipe data.
And it was the right decision to use a native Combination ROM file.
The rest of the files should work on any SGS5 (Qualcomm-based, at least).
It worked .
Thanks !
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KitKat the EASY Way!!!!
Or, go back to 4.2.2 JellyBean
If you are going to return your phone back to warranty, I would suggest this method in this thread as it does a COMPLETE wipe of your device and puts it back to 'Factory'. It removes Root Flags so it does not show having been rooted, and removes ALL data.
Disclaimer: This is not MY method, but a method I used. The information and files have been figured out over time by many individuals and it's been combined in this thread.
This thread is to help Noobs AND Veterans to flash their ATT D800 LG G2 to KitKat. This will be very spelled out, and I’ve even included a video (see below), so NO Mistakes. Yes, that means you!
PLEASE refer to the Video Below before asking questions, as too many questions get a little overwhelming.
Warning! Please Read!
This WILL erase everything on your phone and put it back to FACTORY STATE, so be sure you’ve backed up!
Ok, first thing you need to do is download the version you want. I’ve got KitKat 4.4.2 version D80020c, and I’ve got JellyBean 4.2.2 version D80010o. These are VERY LARGE files, so be patient, although I am able to get as much as 6MB/s download speeds from this server.
BIG THANKS TO bigfau for the KitKat TOT and DLL files!!!
Download Installer - KitKat 4.4.2 D80020c - This Flashes Stock KitKat, WITHOUT Root, and WITHOUT Recovery. - Use TowelRoot and AutoRec to get Root and Custom Recovery. - Single File LARGE archive. KK MIRROR DOWNLOAD
D80020c Split Archive Download - This is the same archive as above, but split into smaller pieces for easy download.
Download Installer - JellyBean 4.2.2 D80010o - Single File LARGE archive. JB MIRROR DOWNLOAD
D80010o Split Archive Download - This is the same archive as above, but split into smaller pieces for easy download..
Download Installer - JellyBean 4.2.2 D80010d - This is for those who want to install Custom Recovery and not update to KK... - Single File LARGE archive.
Now, for the fun stuff (You may want to print this out for reference and check them off as you go)
Pre-requisites:
1. Be sure your phone is currently running a Compatible based ROM. If not, please flash a Custom Compatible Based ROM onto your phone. (ie: If you have a D800, be sure you have a D800 ROM on it. If you have a D802, be sure you have a D802 based ROM on it.)
2. Be sure you have turned on USB Debugging before starting.
Step #1: Program Installation:
1. Save the installer to your desktop
2. Run the Installer by double clicking
3. Wait a while for everything to extract (It might look like nothing is happening. This can take a few minutes, be patient, it’s HUGE)
4. (On Win7 or Win8, Accept User Account Control)
5. Accept my License
6. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Install’
7. Wait some more… and more… Large files are extracting…
8. When it pops up, click ‘Next’ to install the LG drivers. Even if you’ve already installed them, install again! This is to verify you’ve got the right ones installed.
9. Click ‘OK’ to finish the Driver install
10. Click ‘Next to install the LG Flash Tool
11. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Install’
12. Uncheck ‘Run LGFlashTool 1.8.1.1023 and click ‘Finish’ (If you forget to uncheck this, just close the program when it opens)
13. Click ‘Next’ to start the LGFlashTool Patch. (This makes it so you don’t need to change the date back on your PC)
14. Click ‘Next’ again
15. Click the bullet to ‘Agree to my License’ and then click ‘Next’
16. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Next’
17. Click ‘Start’
18. Click ‘Next’
19. Click ‘Exit’ to finish Patch Installer
20. Congratulations, Program Installations are all DONE!
Step #2: Place Phone into Download Mode:
1. With phone NOT plugged into a USB Cable, Hold the Power button to turn off phone
2. Plug your USB cable into your computer
3. Hold the Volume UP Button on your Phone
4. While Still Holding the Volume UP button, plug in the USB cable to your Phone
5. Continue to hold the Volume UP button until your phone enters Download Mode
6. If this does not work, pull the USB cable and start from #1 of this section
Step #3: Change Com Port to 41
1. With your phone STILL in Download Mode and STILL Plugged into Computer
2. Go into Device Manager
---a. Press and hold your Windows Key (Between CTRL and ALT)
---b. Tap the ‘Pause/Break’ Key (Usually Top Right of Keyboard, might be different on yours)
---c. Click on ‘Device Manager’
3. In the Device List, scroll down to ‘Ports (COM & LPT) and double click to expand
4. Find the ‘LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (COM4)’ (Your COM Port Number might be different, that’s OK)
5. Double click to open the port
6. On the Tabs at the top of that screen, click on ‘Port Settings’
7. Click on ‘Advanced…’
8. Click on the Com Port number to drop down the list
9. Scroll down to ‘COM41’ and select it
10. Click ‘OK’ Button to save that
11. Click ‘OK’ Button to close the Com Port Properties
12. Close the Device Manager
13. Close the System Window
14. Go back to the Desktop
15. That’s it, You’ve Changed the Com Port to 41
Step #4: Run LGFlashTool:
1. Double Click the ‘LGFlashTool’ icon on the Desktop (Win7 or Win8 accept ‘User Account Control’)
2. In the ‘Model Config’ window, check the box ‘Select Manual Mode’
3. Next to the DLL space, click the Three Dots ‘…’
4. Select the DLL file named ‘LGD800_.....v160.dll’
---a. For 4.4.2 KitKat, select ‘LGD800_20130811_LGFLASHv160.dll’
---b. For 4.2.2 JellyBean, select ‘LGD800_20130904_LGFLASHv160.dll’
5. Click the ‘Open’ Button
6. Next to the S/W space, click the ‘Remove ALL’ Button
7. Next to the S/W space, click the ‘Add’ Button
8. Select the tot file for the version you are flashing
---a. For 4.4.2 KitKat, select ‘LGD800AT-01-V20c-310-410-FEB-02-2014+0.tot’
---b. For 4.2.2 JellyBean, select ‘LGD800AT-01-V10o-310-410-OCT-19-2013+0.tot’
9. Click the ‘Open’ Button
10. Click ‘OK’ Button to save choices
11. In the LG FlashTool program, click the ‘Yellow Arrow’ pointing to the Right.
12. Wait for the program to verify your DLL and TOT selections (This takes a while)
13. If successful, you will see ‘READY!!’ on ‘Port 1 (COM41)’
14. If you DON’T see ‘READY!!’, you may need to start over
15. If you see ‘READY!!’ unplug your phone from the USB cable and Plug it right back in. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS ON YOUR PHONE. It should STILL be in Download Mode.
16. The LG FlashTool progam will now start flashing your phone!!
17. At around 80%, the program will restart your phone.
18. It takes a while for the phone to restart, but it will boot to Android. Wait for the flash program to finish and it will turn your phone back OFF. And give you a ‘SUCCESS”
19. Close FlashTool
IF for some reason, the LG FlashTool does not finish 100%, and you get a ‘Fail’, as long as your phone has now rebooted into Android, you don’t need to worry about this. Just close the program, and enjoy your Freshly Restored LG G2!
For anyone having issue with the device check not passing due to mismatched device (caused by flashing a Custom ROM with Different device model ID to your D800: ie, D801 to a D800 or vice versa.), try using the attached dll file instead of the device specific one. It has been reported to work for many... You will need to extract the zip file to get the dll.
good stuff bud!
Thanks SuperSport. I have added a link to your thread in my guide.
Can we get an installer for 80100d . It will be easier for newbies
Just so you know, in step #4 you have 4.4.2 twice But great job man! You might want to use the 10d 4.2 as that is the one that recoveries work best with. Just a thought.
epapsiou said:
Thanks SuperSport. I have added a link to your thread in my guide.
Can we get an installer for 80100d . It will be easier for newbies
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What variant is the 801? Sprint, Verizon? Sorry, on my phone at the moement.
EDIT: Doh! Now I know what you meant... Sorry...
BAM1789 said:
Just so you know, in step #4 you have 4.4.2 twice But great job man! You might want to use the 10d 4.2 as that is the one that recoveries work best with. Just a thought.
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Thank you for that. FIXED.
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
You my friend are a very nice person lol. Taking the time to put this together.
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EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
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I haven't had my G2 very long so I haven't been able to test myself, but just looking around the forum seems the 10o firmware causes boot issues with some custom ROMs. I could be wrong though. Maybe the problem doesn't exist anymore and I'm reading old info.
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What variant is the 801? Sprint, Verizon? Sorry, on my phone at the moement.
EDIT: Doh! Now I know what you meant... Sorry...
Thank you for that. FIXED.
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
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Ioroot and then freegee TWRP route works on 80100o. Unfortunately, flashing ROMs (stock based and flex based especially) causes issues. I do not think anyone figured out the reason but going to 80100d solves the issue.
epapsiou said:
Ioroot and then freegee TWRP route works on 80100o. Unfortunately, flashing ROMs (stock based and flex based especially) causes issues. I do not think anyone figured out the reason but going to 80100d solves the issue.
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So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
SuperSport bro u made my life so much easier. Thank u for your hard work bro.
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So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
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Yes that is correct.
I am not sure if rooting was an issue. It was the recovery that seemed to be the issue. Not sure though and I guess since 10d worked not many people bothered to investigate further.
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Yes that is correct.
I am not sure if rooting was an issue. It was the recovery that seemed to be the issue. Not sure though and I guess since 10d worked not many people bothered to investigate further.
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I'm having the same issue flashing any stock based rom on 800o. It throws me in a bootloop. How would I get the 800d fw?
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So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
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i can confirm this is true. i lg flash tool'ed back to 10o, while i could get root i couldnt get twrp or philz recovery to work. when i went back to 10d with lg flash tool, i could get root and recovery to work. i even loki'd a couple recoveries and the recoveries wouldnt only give me a black screen when i tried to enter them on 10o. and i used ioroot23 to do all of this with.
Is this tool safe to use if the phone shows rooted after you go into download mode? Although I swore I unrooted the phone.
Took a chance and did this anyway and all is good. Upgraded successfully! Thank you so much for providing this tool! It was such a pain searching for a serial for lgflashtool. Will be donating asap for the help. Thank you thank you thank you. Directions were perfect as well and very easy to follow.
Downloads not working for me... 68% complete is furthest I've gotten. Tried seven or 8 times.
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Success! after using this I called AT&T and they pushed me another small update then after that the kitkta update. I know there's no recovery available yet right?
Sorry Everyone, I've been out of town and only on my phone, but mostly busy with family stuff.
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i can confirm this is true. i lg flash tool'ed back to 10o, while i could get root i couldnt get twrp or philz recovery to work. when i went back to 10d with lg flash tool, i could get root and recovery to work. i even loki'd a couple recoveries and the recoveries wouldnt only give me a black screen when i tried to enter them on 10o. and i used ioroot23 to do all of this with.
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Thank you for the clear info. I will build a 10d version. Hopefully tomorrow.
strose09 said:
Is this tool safe to use if the phone shows rooted after you go into download mode? Although I swore I unrooted the phone.
Took a chance and did this anyway and all is good. Upgraded successfully! Thank you so much for providing this tool! It was such a pain searching for a serial for lgflashtool. Will be donating asap for the help. Thank you thank you thank you. Directions were perfect as well and very easy to follow.
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I'm sorry, I have been away from home. Just read this. Yes, you are fine if your phone is rooted. This Flash will remove Root. As mentioned in the First post, there is currently no way to root KitKat, (Unless I've missed something since last night). So root, then go to KitKat.
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Downloads not working for me... 68% complete is furthest I've gotten. Tried seven or 8 times.
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Some people have issues with Internet Explorer on Mega Website. You might install Chrome or Firefox and try it that way, or use a Download Manager of your choice.
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Success! after using this I called AT&T and they pushed me another small update then after that the kitkta update. I know there's no recovery available yet right?
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That is Correct, no Custom Recovery. Not unless something has appeared since last night when I last went through the forums.
Usefull guide thanks
but i think there is not a difference between those Flash DLL i had 20130904 and just freshy flashed KitKat
also if anyone cares about a LG Flash tools "PASS" then while it stops on 80-94% and boot into OS itself, do a Factory Reset of phone and it will check a Factory Flag (it sets to 5) and gives message a PASS
Doesn't sound like an easy way!!!:what:
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Doesn't sound like an easy way!!!:what:
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Oh but indeed it is.
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**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!** The following process is only for the G900V Verizon S5 variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Download:
- G900V_OC4_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900V_OC4_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" setting.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (10 - 15 mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional - Enable Native Tethering:
- G900V_OC4_TetherAddOn (Flash using FlashFire's "Flash zip or ota" option).
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OC4.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing, the ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset. If you prefer not to wipe User Data replace the Updater-Script in the ROM's META-INF/com/google/android folder with the version attached to this post (remove ".txt" extension before placing in folder). Bear in mind that carrying over incompatible User Data from a prior Android version may cause issues.
4. If you do not already have root access (or to unbrick) you must flash the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar (flash in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)), root with Towelroot (this version does not require internet access), then proceed with the above process.
5. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits:
@ChadH42 - for capturing the ota update.
@Chainfire
What is new in this update? I saw your other thread was closing and I'm confused
xdnax said:
What is new in this update? I saw your other thread was closing and I'm confused
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Let's just say the initial 5.0 release had a few bugs. Let's hope this release works better.
Thanks. I did your previous update with this method, and it worked great. Can you give the steps that are needed to get to where you need to be to now install this update? I think I know, but I'm not sure. Also, what about apps and settings? It does not seem they are preserved. It looks like the previous write up has been edited and no longer includes these steps. I had no problems with this part. Is it still an option to do that? Thanks for the awesome work!
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So this will work fine updating if on rooted 0A8?
I would assume we could do a data backup, then restore data after flashing is done
So there's no need to flash a firmware or kernel in Odin after flashing the rom? Are we still going to be on 0A8 baseband? Or should we flash the OC4 kernel?
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So there's no need to flash a firmware or kernel in Odin after flashing the rom? Are we still going to be on 0A8 baseband? Or should we flash the OC4 kernel?
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Correct, all necessary OC4 partitions including the kernel, modem, etc are included in the ROM.
Mr. Boom said:
I would assume we could do a data backup, then restore data after flashing is done
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Only recommended if your Data backup is from 5.0. Those updating from 4.4 should not restore Data for compatibility reasons.
jake20fc said:
So this will work fine updating if on rooted 0A8?
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Yes
mkitchin said:
Thanks. I did your previous update with this method, and it worked great. Can you give the steps that are needed to get to where you need to be to now install this update? I think I know, but I'm not sure. Also, what about apps and settings? It does not seem they are preserved. It looks like the previous write up has been edited and no longer includes these steps. I had no problems with this part. Is it still an option to do that? Thanks for the awesome work!
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See Notes section #3.
awesome @muniz_ri ! was just helping a family member update to the new lollipop and i saw this. gonna do some tinkering with safestrap and try and see if i can see whats breaking it on lollipop.. fingers crossed
muniz_ri said:
Only recommended if your Data backup is from 5.0. Those updating from 4.4 should not restore Data for compatibility reasons.
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How did it work going 4.4.4 to 5.0?
BeansTown106 said:
awesome @muniz_ri ! was just helping a family member update to the new lollipop and i saw this. gonna do some tinkering with safestrap and try and see if i can see whats breaking it on lollipop.. fingers crossed
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No worries, good luck with SS.
Also fyi.....there is a guy in the N900V forum that has developed a safestrap replacement called multisystem. He is waiting for 5.0 before releasing and claims it will work on 5.0. If so, it can likely be easily ported to the S5.
Got it. I did see that. I guess it is just that simple. I thought there might be a little more detail needed, but I will give it a shot. Hopefully safestrap comes to lollipop one day to make it a little easier!
mkitchin said:
Got it. I did see that. I guess it is just that simple. I thought there might be a little more detail needed, but I will give it a shot. Hopefully safestrap comes to lollipop one day to make it a little easier!
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After flashing the ROM you can just reboot, no need to re-flash the OC4 kernel since the new ROM already flashed it.
Does anyone know if the Alarm clock works on silent now? I think they got rid of the interruption settings did they not?
I have run into a problem i can't figure out. When i try to run safestrap it just wont boot into it when i boot from the app. Have tried it many times. Thinking back wasn't safestrap broken when you are on 5.0? I went from kit kat, rooted and did the keep root tutorial to have it in 5.0. Not really sure what to do.
jake20fc said:
I have run into a problem i can't figure out. When i try to run safestrap it just wont boot into it when i boot from the app. Have tried it many times. Thinking back wasn't safestrap broken when you are on 5.0? I went from kit kat, rooted and did the keep root tutorial to have it in 5.0. Not really sure what to do.
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Safe-strap doesn't work on 5.0. You have to flash G900V_NK2_Stock_Kernel to access it.
ejc1214 said:
Safe-strap doesn't work on 5.0. You have to flash G900V_NK2_Stock_Kernel to access it.
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Ty. I'm not new to flashing but i was just wondering what the hell i was doing that it wouldn't boot. Appreciate it.
Let me start off by saying I'm new to the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 but I'm no newcomer to Android. I've been a member of XDA for some years now. Since before IceCream sandwich. I've done my far share to help out this community as it has helped me. I'm originally a themer, but lately been working on a few ROMs. Mostly tweaked based on stock, deodexed, zip aligned, debloated, and build prop mods.
My worth I bring to the table is I'm just BALLSY and experienced enough to try anything and flash just about anything. (With in reason of course). I seem to have acquired a unique talent to be able to unbrick every device that's been laid before me over the passed year or so as well as a few of my own. And have aided in the unbricking of several peoples device that have reached out to me on here.
So with this uncanny ability to be able to unbrick devices I took it upon myself to take a few stabs at gaining root and flashing CWM to my MT7-L09 without unlocking the boot loader. Due to reading post after post of people not getting replies from their emails to Huawei asking for an unlock code.
So now to the point......
I can in NO way take credit for this development nor do I take any responsibility for your actions or decisions to follow this guide unsuccessfully.
1. First I downloaded the 141 update with Supersu built in thats posted here in this forum and the Mate7.zip posted here as well.
Moved the 141 update with SU titled Update.zip to my sdcard/dload.
2. Went to settings/updater clocked MENU at the bottom, then selected LOCAL UPDATE.
3. After it completed (which took about 5 mins) I rebooted installed SuoerSu from the play store and SuperSu Pro. And opened to update binary.
4. Then used a Root Browser to locate the Mate7.zip that I downloaded earlier in the same forum. I then extracted its contents.
5. Download FLASHIFY from the play store. Grant SuperSU permission. And use FLASHIFY to flash the CWMRECOVERY.zip that was also in the Mate7.zip file that you extracted earlier.
6. And this is the most important thing. I don't know how many times I've seen people start modding and flashing then brick and ask for help only to realize "no I didn't make a backup". ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING A CUSTOM RECOVERY. If you don't then you have no one to blame but yourself when you can restore.
So as stated above I had no hand in developing any of this. Its just a method I used to gain root, update, and gain CWM recovery WITHOUT boot loader unlock.
And here's the copied text from URYLDOR's forum where I found all the essential pieces I used to gain all this. I did not unlock my boot loader though. This method nor any other would work for me so I took a shot in the dark at my method just to get root, CWM, and update as well.
ALL THANKS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO HIM FOR HIS DEVELOPMENT and if my method works for you then youre welcome to thank me for it and it alone but thank @Uryldor too.
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Here is the translated guide to unlock bootloader on European model from the link I posted earlier.
I’m not responsible of any damage made to your device.
Download, unzip and run the Huawei product ID generator then select Huawei Y300-0000 in the product model field. Paste your IMEI in the product IMEI field and it should give you a product ID. We will use it later.
Go to http://en.club.vmall.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=unlock&action=apply tick the box at the end of the Unlocking Agreement and click next.
Here is what to choose/write in the form:
Product type: Smartphone
Product model: Huawei Y300-0000
Product SN: The SN of your Mate 7
Product IMEI/MEID: The IMEI of your Mate 7
Product ID: The number Product ID Generator gave you.
Enter the captcha and click submit.
Now it should give you your unlock code.
Download mate7.zip from https://mega.co.nz/#!aB8mRATA!nY7VJPUEESxBv5iRZ95vORbcjUQwLoyEyHagPi6RMGI and unzip it.
Install the driver if needed by running Driver\all\DriverSetup.exe
Copy SuperSU-PRO-V2.09.zip to your sd card.
Reboot your Mate in fastboot by holding Volume Down+Power for 10 seconds and plug it.
Unzip Recovery_b119.zip, go to tools, hold Shift and right click then choose “Open command windows here.
Type:
Now your bootloader is unlocked. Don’t close the command windows, now we will install the ClockWorkMod recovery.
In the window type:
You can flash recovery_stock.img with the same command if you want to revert back to the stock recovery.
Now go into recovery by holding Volume Up+Power for 10 seconds.
Then go to:
Install zip>choose zip from /storage/sdcard1> SuperSU-PRO-V2.09.zip and select yes.
Reboot.
Your Mate 7 is now unlocked and rooted!
Thanks you save my life and my mate 7... work fine here
Did you not have to flash using the force update method? I installed 141 via the local update method (came from 137) and SuperSU fails to update the binary.
ritdaw said:
Did you not have to flash using the force update method? I installed 141 via the local update method (came from 137) and SuperSU fails to update the binary.
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Yeah but I downloaded the 141 update that has root built in. I then used "FLASHIFY" From the play store to flash the cwm.IMG. I then booted to CWM then flashed the SuperSU.zip that's mentioned in the above thread. Then made a back up in CWM. Rebooted and didn't have to update binary after all that.
Warning. Do not flash CM-11 if you used my method to root and install CWM. I did and now I'm soft bricked. I think it has something to do with the boot loader not being unlocked. I'm stuck at the "Rescue Mode" screen with the error
Error!
Func NO : 12 ( Func_load_iom3)
Error NO : 1
It took cm-11 OK. Just didn't ever boot fully so when I went to reflash the 141 update to restore it or my backup it acted like it took that fine but upon first boot back to stock I ended up stuck in "Rescue Mode" and getting the above code. ADB not recognizing it since its in "Rescue Mode" which is basically fast boot. Some fast boot commands work like Fastboot update ....... And fastboot reboot. But not " fastboot flash " does not. And that's where I think the boot loader being locked is preventing me from fast booting anything to it.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Mmmmm... bad news men... I hope you can bring to life your Huawei mate again... I use you method and works fine... but I don't think flash any Rom... maybe you can try unlock your boot loader or use Huawei hi suite?
i was able to flash the 141 with supersu - but i wasn't able to update it, nor to flash anything with flashify because there are no root-rights - at least the phone still works
i successfully applied steps 1 and 2
3 downwards not usable (update supersu not working, even after reboot)
UPDATE: with the force update it worked
There is no cwmrecovery in the mate7 folder. Are you referring to the other recovery that isn't the stock one?
charlieb620 said:
There is no cwmrecovery in the mate7 folder. Are you referring to the other recovery that isn't the stock one?
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Yeah it says its a modified version of stock. Its cwm. Even has the logo
Question??? I installed this Rom and everything works fine... but if I delete a system app (Google maps for example)... the app is gone but when the phone reboot the apps appears again??? I use a root browser to delete the app... which should be the problem??? I am the only whit this trouble??
Will this method also work when you;ve updated to lollipop? I cannot get the unlock code from huawei for my mate 7, and do want to root!
djzero86 said:
Question??? I installed this Rom and everything works fine... but if I delete a system app (Google maps for example)... the app is gone but when the phone reboot the apps appears again??? I use a root browser to delete the app... which should be the problem??? I am the only whit this trouble??
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Its because you have to also go into data/app and delete it there, and data/data and delete it there too. Then wipe dalvik and cache. Reboot. Done.
mattwheat said:
Its because you have to also go into data/app and delete it there, and data/data and delete it there too. Then wipe dalvik and cache. Reboot. Done.
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I will try....
On my ham 7 don't work... I tried doing that you say and can't delete the apps
mattwheat said:
Its because you have to also go into data/app and delete it there, and data/data and delete it there too. Then wipe dalvik and cache. Reboot. Done.
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Well matt somes guys never learn like me.LOL I went and bought another Lg g flex. I still have My Mate 7 and mate 2 galaxy mega, note 3 , note 2 Did you see where Huawei may get the next Nexus line..
dekraan said:
Will this method also work when you;ve updated to lollipop? I cannot get the unlock code from huawei for my mate 7, and do want to root!
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Yes, worked for me on 5.1
EDIT: !!DONT FLASH!! on 5.1, phone boots, i can get into recovery, but can't install anything
does anyone have stock recovery for B308 5.1??
Will unlock bootloader on this devices break up some features, as on Xperia devices (like DRM keys and so)?
Thank you!
your warranty, but as far as i can tell it doesn't break any features
KennyLG123 said:
Well matt somes guys never learn like me.LOL I went and bought another Lg g flex. I still have My Mate 7 and mate 2 galaxy mega, note 3 , note 2 Did you see where Huawei may get the next Nexus line..
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Sorry just seeing this message. Yeah it was just released for pre sale yesterday. Huawei does in fact make the Nexus 6p and LG makes the 5x. I'm seriously considering getting the 6p....
Are you sure it works?
It works without unlock bootloader?
The 141, that the Russian guys, only the SuperSU app, but without the superuser binary, which will start during the boot process, it is not worth anything.
So much power could be any other rom.
The stock bootloader available in the boot process, and does not allow only the stock recovery.
Are you sure it works?
Hey guys, today I tried to root my t-mobile s7 from a random YouTube video I found. After flashing a file from Odin, my phone got stuck in a boot loop.
I did a factory reset from recovery and the phone started up fine.
Now here's my problem, after doing a reset, the first thing I noticed was that while I was booting up the phone. It showed the usual Samsung Galaxy S7, followed by an unlocked padlock with the words "Custom" under it.
2nd issue. My phone just looks a lot different than when I originally bought it. It is also very sluggish, experiencing a lot of lag.
I've looked up how to go back to stock firmware but I'm not sure which one to use.
Any help would be appreciated.
I'm currently on the PG1 firmware.
It appears you still have the eng kernal... You can just re-run the root.bat and install SuperSu, or if you want complete stock follow the steps below:
*Also Before you try this turn it off and let it charge for 45 min-1 hour or so...*
1. Volume Down + Power + Home to put it in download mode
2. Then press Volume Up to continue past the warning screen even if nothing is displayed.
3. Grab The Latest Version of Odin here
4. Then Download The Stock Firmware, in this case you will need whichever version you have (if you do not remember you can just download the latest available firmware) Download Firmware and then extract it. (If you have 5 different files in the zip go to step 8)
5. Then install Samsung device drivers(if not already).
6. Start Odin, Plug in the S7, Load in the tar.md5 in the AP/PDA and uncheck Auto Reboot and Repartition.
7. Let the phone restart... VIOLA!!!
8. Alternatively if the zip has 5 files... They should all start with the corresponding buttons in Odin For Example:
AP_G930TUVS3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
BL_G930TUVS3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G930TUVS3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_TMB_G930TTMB3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_TMB_G930TTMB3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
After they are entered into Odin you hit start and after a few minutes ... It should be fixed....
Let me know if you have any further questions or issues...
The custom is normal since you flashed a modified kernel.
Follow this instructions here for rooting / unrooting.
Most of these applies to Tmobile S7, expect specific ones mentioned for Verizon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
Thanks man, I'm gonna try to finish rooting. I thought my phone was just screwing up and the first part of the rooting process failed, since the bootloader.
I also tried sammobile and the download won't start.
If I were to download an earlier firmware, would I be able to update it to the most recent one?
Is it possible to revert to stock without wiping data?
Can I flash a custom kernel with flashfire?
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xda23 said:
Can I flash a custom kernel with flashfire?
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No you cannot. Or rather, science threw bootloader is still locked, your phone will not boot if you try.
KillerClaw321 said:
It appears you still have the eng kernal... You can just re-run the root.bat and install SuperSu, or if you want complete stock follow the steps below:
*Also Before you try this turn it off and let it charge for 45 min-1 hour or so...*
1. Volume Down + Power + Home to put it in download mode
2. Then press Volume Up to continue past the warning screen even if nothing is displayed.
3. Grab The Latest Version of Odin here
4. Then Download The Stock Firmware, in this case you will need whichever version you have (if you do not remember you can just download the latest available firmware) Download Firmware and then extract it. (If you have 5 different files in the zip go to step 8)
5. Then install Samsung device drivers(if not already).
6. Start Odin, Plug in the S7, Load in the tar.md5 in the AP/PDA and uncheck Auto Reboot and Repartition.
7. Let the phone restart... VIOLA!!!
8. Alternatively if the zip has 5 files... They should all start with the corresponding buttons in Odin For Example:
AP_G930TUVS3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
BL_G930TUVS3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G930TUVS3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_TMB_G930TTMB3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_TMB_G930TTMB3APD8_CL7856276_QB9546176_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
After they are entered into Odin you hit start and after a few minutes ... It should be fixed....
Let me know if you have any further questions or issues...
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New to samsung here, quick question. I soft bricked with an xposed app and have to restore.
What is the difference between the csc and the home csc files and which is the correct one. I don't see a home tab in odin
Sorry for the noob question, My first Samsung device
kc6wke said:
New to samsung here, quick question. I soft bricked with an xposed app and have to restore.
What is the difference between the csc and the home csc files and which is the correct one. I don't see a home tab in odin
Sorry for the noob question, My first Samsung device
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You can just use CSC and not the CSC Home.
Quick question, I bought a used s7 edge off Craigslist and when it's asking me to log in with another guys email. I tried contacting the guy I bought it from but he hasn't texted me back yet. Can I root it and install another rom on it to bypass the lollipop lock? Thanks guys.
Palatis3 said:
Quick question, I bought a used s7 edge off Craigslist and when it's asking me to log in with another guys email. I tried contacting the guy I bought it from but he hasn't texted me back yet. Can I root it and install another rom on it to bypass the lollipop lock? Thanks guys.
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I don't know if this will work, but try this:
---------- Post added at 02:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:07 AM ----------
Palatis3 said:
Quick question, I bought a used s7 edge off Craigslist and when it's asking me to log in with another guys email. I tried contacting the guy I bought it from but he hasn't texted me back yet. Can I root it and install another rom on it to bypass the lollipop lock? Thanks guys.
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Wait did you try rooting the s7 or s7 edge... (Or is the s7 edge completely unrelated to the brick)
Hi,
I've been looking but can't find anything clear, all the Snapdragon information is very mixed
Today, what is the best method to root S10e G9700 version?
Is there a step-by-step guide from standard phone (as you buy it)?
(I have a 9700 HK model, CSC TGY with the last October rom)
Finally, the past week a get root in my phone:
I put here in one post the info that I have collected: (Thanks to the people that share it)
For G9700 root is the same as Exynos:
- Unlock bootloader
- Download the full firmware ( your current firmware) extract it and you copy ap file to your sd card then you patch the ap as tar in magisk
- Copy back the file to your computer
- Flash it in Odin in the AP slot.
- Reboot and wipe data
- Boot up back to system install magisk app and follow the steps done
- You are now rooted.
These video and link helps a lot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3a8YnWT3yk
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
Now I have a new doubt:
There is a 24 Oct new patch.
Now, which is the correct way to update the phone whitout loose root or make a full wipe again?
Is there a working procedure for installing the new patch?
joselindion said:
Finally, the past week a get root in my phone:
I put here in one post the info that I have collected: (Thanks to the people that share it)
For G9700 root is the same as Exynos:
- Unlock bootloader
- Download the full firmware ( your current firmware) extract it and you copy ap file to your sd card then you patch the ap as tar in magisk
- Copy back the file to your computer
- Flash it in Odin in the AP slot.
- Reboot and wipe data
- Boot up back to system install magisk app and follow the steps done
- You are now rooted.
These video and link helps a lot:
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root
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Two questions.
Which Magisk version was used?
Reboot and wipe data means disable auto reboot (system) in Odin and boot the phone directly in recovery mode to wipe data?
s3korn said:
Two questions.
Which Magisk version was used?
Reboot and wipe data means disable auto reboot (system) in Odin and boot the phone directly in recovery mode to wipe data?
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Hi,
- I have used the last Magisk when I did it (8.0.2)
- Yes, I did like you say, In the video appears
But I think that I made something wrong.
Everything worked perfectly but today I have rebooted the phone and it seems that I have loose root...
Root this phone is like a pain in the ass, the worst I have rooted
You have to restart with special button combo. you can google it or you use a modified kernel but I think kernel for G9700 isn't available and you loose some functions.
The G9700 is the first phone which I don't need to root, it's closely perfect.
why you want to root it?
s3korn said:
You have to restart with special button combo. you can google it or you use a modified kernel but I think kernel for G9700 isn't available and you loose some functions.
The G9700 is the first phone which I don't need to root, it's closely perfect.
why you want to root it?
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Yes, I found different methods and none of them worked for me. :crying:
Today I had more time and I fixed it quickly:
As it seems, if you reboot your phone you will booting system without magisk. For booting system with magisk you need to do the last steps of the video and it worked.
- Turn off
- Turn on with (VOL+,BIXBY and POWER)
- When screen turns on you release everything and press only VOL+
- Entry in recovery mode "Reboot system now" and when the screens turns off we push (VOL+,BIXBY and POWER)
It works perfect again. From now always power OFF and Power ON, never reboot.
s3korn said:
why you want to root it?
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First off all to use AdAway and get a full free ads phone
Map the Bixby button to another functions
Several Nova launcher functions
...
It is true that today it makes less sense than years ago, but it still allows you to have the phone more to your preferences.
joselindion said:
First off all to use AdAway and get a full free ads phone
Map the Bixby button to another functions
Several Nova launcher functions
...
It is true that today it makes less sense than years ago, but it still allows you to have the phone more to your preferences.
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Try too to make the cpu schedule less aggressive and see your s10e flaws in battery life , I'm waiting my warranty to over for make root to control the kernel and finally bring adaway .
joselindion said:
First off all to use AdAway and get a full free ads phone
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I fully understand cause it's also important for me.
I'm using Blokade VPN now so need to root anymore.
OneUI is greate compare to old TouchWiz so imho no custom ROM needed. My experience is that stock rom has always better battery life.
Update info: After a lot of weeks using it all works perfect.
Just have to be careful not to reboot the phone, always power off and power on separately
I rooted my phone the other day and got in trouble with boot loop but managed to get back and now I'm unrooted. And bootloader re locked. I didn't really need root I just did it because I was bored, (lockdown) but now I can't use Samsung pay or Samsung pass. Is there away I can get through this, I'm using UK Exynos.
Hello, I've always been rooted for like a decade, however I'm not rooting my G9700 (TGY)
- remap bixby button: possible with adb command and BxActions app (full remap)
- uninstall bixby and other apps (adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 "APP.PACKAGE.NAME")
- removing ads is fine with a custom dns (dns.adguard.org) available natively in android
- boosting sound is possible with Goodev app (googleplay)
- theming is possible and absolutely lovely using #HeX+ , it is even better than substratum. Themed apps as well, qs tiles mods, gradient colors, bunch of themes. Personally using stock android looks with a black background and different vivid colors as accents.
- non root youtube vanced available since ages ago.
- other non root mods available such as Good Lock modules, personally using three of them: Task Changer, QuickStar, Sound Assistant
- custom fonts now available also in android 10-11 with #mono_ app
- other cool stuff like Alliance X app that helps you disabling system apps, or disable package
SO what you wanna root for??
I love android but rooting this phone is a total waste. I'm happy using Samsung Pay and other things. Personally I haven't lasted more than a few months with the same phone and this one is lasting for 2-3 years at least.
I miss some rooting stuff like custom kernels etc, might get a oneplus again next time for that matter but I'm absolutely loving one ui experience and all the aforementioned mods, they're all awesome, you can get a cool setup.
Morphine1 said:
Hello, I've always been rooted for like a decade, however I'm not rooting my G9700 (TGY)
- remap bixby button: possible with adb command and Bx Actions app (full remap)
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Well I wish I hadn't
Morphine1 said:
Hello, I've always been rooted for like a decade, however I'm not rooting my G9700 (TGY)
- remap bixby button: possible with adb command and Bx Actions app (full remap)
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Yes well I wish I hadn't bothered trying to root it now the boot loop was enough to give me a stroke Why do I want to remap the Bixby button?
Lol you can flash the official firmware.
fred_loves_ginger said:
I rooted my phone the other day and got in trouble with boot loop but managed to get back and now I'm unrooted. And bootloader re locked. I didn't really need root I just did it because I was bored, (lockdown) but now I can't use Samsung pay or Samsung pass. Is there away I can get through this, I'm using UK Exynos.
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Sorry mate didn't read this post till now. I don't know if you can get that back. Maybe not :/
Morphine1 said:
Lol you can flash the official firmware.
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Thank you for replying to my dumbass questions and I know I am a being dumbass here but could I just ask you to reiterate that if I flash original firmware I can use the Samsung apps() that I could use before I rooted and unlocked the bootloader now that I have UNrooted and RElocked the bootloader? I read somewhere that I can't use certain services because 'Knox' has been triggered and it will never go back. I only want the Samsung apps because certain Google apps won't work on my Samsung watch that I got cheap from CeX
Morphine1 said:
Sorry mate didn't read this post till now. I don't know if you can get that back. Maybe not :/
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Ohhh noooo.
Ok, thank you anyway
fred_loves_ginger said:
Thank you for replying to my dumbass questions and I know I am a being dumbass here but could I just ask you to reiterate that if I flash original firmware I can use the Samsung apps() that I could use before I rooted and unlocked the bootloader now that I have UNrooted and RElocked the bootloader? I read somewhere that I can't use certain services because 'Knox' has been triggered and it will never go back. I only want the Samsung apps because certain Google apps won't work on my Samsung watch that I got cheap from CeX
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Found this thread:
Dispelling the myths of tripping knox and samsung pay
Knox 0x10 will not disallow samsung pay from working. It just wont. Root will, but tripping the e-fuse will not. I have a few samsung phones at home and i was irritated that lost samsung pay after getting TWRP installed and running. Well, after...
forum.xda-developers.com
Apparently once knox is triggered, you can't go back but you can use samsung pay as long as you have a non rooted firmware.
I'm new to samsung so I can't help much on this but try installing the official firmware, your apps like samsung pay should go back working normally.
Morphine1 said:
Found this thread:
Dispelling the myths of tripping knox and samsung pay
Knox 0x10 will not disallow samsung pay from working. It just wont. Root will, but tripping the e-fuse will not. I have a few samsung phones at home and i was irritated that lost samsung pay after getting TWRP installed and running. Well, after...
forum.xda-developers.com
Apparently once knox is triggered, you can't go back but you can use samsung pay as long as you have a non rooted firmware.
I'm new to samsung so I can't help much on this but try installing the official firmware, your apps like samsung pay should go back working normally.
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Wow, that's really kind of you to find that for me, thank you very much. This is my first Samsung, and I only bought it because all the other phones were massive, I usually have a Sony. And check out the thread you found for me. Thank you very much