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How to flash TWRP recovery and Root galaxy j5 with super su.

So guys here is the method, How to flash TWRP recovery and ROOT samsung galaxy j5(all model) with super su.
First download the given files.
- Latest TWRP
- Updated Super su
- Latest ODIN
After downloading, follow the steps below.
step 1: First enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging from developer option in settings. (to enable developer option goto settings>>about device/phone>>tap built number 6,7 times>>go back to settings)
step 2: Install device usb drivers and Odin 3.10.7. Also copy "super su.zip" on your external sd card.
step 3: Power off the device.
step 4: Boot to download mode (long press "VOLUME DOWN+HOME+POWER" buttons).
step 5: Open Odin 3.10.7 as an administrator, connect the device to a usb port, and make sure a blue button appears and says "Added" in description on the left.
step 6: Select "AP or PDA" for older Odin and search for the downloaded ".tar" file.
step 7: Uncheck "auto reboot" from the second tab.
step 8: Start flash and you should see the "succeeded/pass" command with green highlight.
step 9: Unplug the device and long press POWER until it powers off or remove the battery.
step 10: Reboot to TWRP (long press "VOLUME UP+HOME+POWER" buttons).
*NOTE: "I recommend to make a complete system backup from TWRP before flashing super su."
step 11: Now goto "Install" and select "supersu.zip" file from your extsd card.
step 12: Swipe to flash super su. After it shows "complete" You can reboot your device.
step 13: After reboot completes, find super su app in your app drawer/menu. Then update "Binary" if necessary.
step 13: Download "rootchecker" from playstore and check if it is properly rooted or not.
Complete
Now you have flashed a custom recovery(TWRP) and rooted your galaxy j5.
"Always use super su to fresh and clean root your device"
ENJOY :good:
** Special thanks to @Nick Verse for TWRP and Chainfire for super su. **

There is a Q&A thread which include some guides and the ones you've wrote are also there.
Q&A galaxy j5 .

Force said:
There is a Q&A thread which include some guides and the ones you've wrote are also there.
Q&A galaxy j5 .
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Wow thanks @Force. I never found them on google so made one. Hope it will be helpful to others.

Hello;
Will it work on J5 2016 (J510FN) or only on earlier models (J500XX) ?

jampaj said:
Hello;
Will it work on J5 2016 (J510FN) or only on earlier models (J500XX) ?
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No it won't work for newer devices. Only for J500xx models.

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J500F (Kenya)
Hi,
I followed the guide above to install twrp in J500F (Kenya) but it fails in odin (both 3.10.7 and 3.11.2).
The phone was previously soft bricked and managed to flash stock ROM (lollipop) back but can't now flash twrp.
In the phone it says:
"custom binary(recovery) blocked by FRP Lock"
In the computer (win 7) odin 3.11.2:
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete (Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

xda-simo said:
Hi,
I followed the guide above to install twrp in J500F (Kenya) but it fails in odin (both 3.10.7 and 3.11.2).
The phone was previously soft bricked and managed to flash stock ROM (lollipop) back but can't now flash twrp.
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U have to enable developer option first from settings>>about device>> tap built number 6,7 times and go back to settings.
In developer options, Enable "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging"
Then goto download mode in ur device by long pressing "home +vol down+ power" buttons.
Connect ur deivce and let ODIN detect it.
Untick auto reboot options then flash it.

How to solve root undetected on SM-J510FN

jampaj said:
Hello;
Will it work on J5 2016 (J510FN) or only on earlier models (J500XX) ?
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Hi there,
as an owner of J5 2016 (J510FN) mobile phone I found this solution for TWRP recovery installation
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/samsung-galaxy-j5-2016-roms-kernels-recoveries--other-development/recovery-3-1-0-0-samsung-galaxy-j52016-t3571307
Sorry, I have no intention to spam the project
Just to help somebody!

Galaxy S6 Stuck on Bootloop after flash

Believe I may have flashed my G920i 5.1.1 wrongly this afternoon after rooting it last night successfully.
Able to enter Recovery and Download Mode, Factory Reset done, Cache Cleared,.
Can't seem to download stock rom for mine, Singapore Starhub Telco. Sammobile needed me to pay for it though I registered.
Have Odin 3.10.6
Any suggestions guys?

jB_15 said:
Believe I may have flashed my G920i 5.1.1 wrongly this afternoon after rooting it last night successfully.
Able to enter Recovery and Download Mode, Factory Reset done, Cache Cleared,.
Can't seem to download stock rom for mine, Singapore Starhub Telco. Sammobile needed me to pay for it though I registered.
Have Odin 3.10.6
Any suggestions guys?
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please take me as a layman and walk me through if you may :crying:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/86949/G920IDVU3EPFC_G920IJDI3EPFC_JDI/
download and flash with this firmware

asadnow2k said:
download and flash with this firmware
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can't seem to download, they want me to pay when I clicked on the Fast DOwnload button though I registered as a free member already. Any free sources ?

Check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/stock-firmware-official-stock-firmware-t3086387
After googling, I found this site useful too : http://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-g920i

click regular download

pitopika13 said:
Check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/stock-firmware-official-stock-firmware-t3086387
After googling, I found this site useful too : http://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-g920i
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thanks, Im' on 5.1.1. Singapore Starhub Telco, which can I use?
asadnow2k said:
click regular download
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thanks, finally regular button appears now. 2 hours to go. I will have to use ODIN and then flash it in via AP section right?

I've encountered the message,
"An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC Software."
I tried using smart switch but it doesn't recognise the phone. Neither does Emergency recovery function hellp.

jB_15 said:
I've encountered the message,
"An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC Software."
I tried using smart switch but it doesn't recognise the phone. Neither does Emergency recovery function hellp.
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Put it in download mode?.
Sent from my SM-G925F

Rosli59564 said:
Put it in download mode?.
Sent from my SM-G925F
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It is in download mode now or else it'll be in that page sayin "An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC Software."

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Stuck on either of this 3 pages, cannot power off phone or enter Odin mode.

Do download the latest firmware put in download mode and flash again
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

asadnow2k said:
Do download the latest firmware put in download mode and flash again
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Just tried with the link you provided.. but failed.
File : G920IDVU3EPFC_G920IJDI3EPFC_JDI\G920IDVU3EPFC_G920IJDI3EPFC_G920IDVU3EPFC_HOME.tar.md5
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> cm.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

is phone having any thing else like frp or drk failed/

asadnow2k said:
is phone having any thing else like frp or drk failed/
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don't think so, where do I see this?

in recovery or in download mode. both things can be checked

asadnow2k said:
in recovery or in download mode. both things can be checked
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Are you referring to the attached? I can't see any details elsewhere except here on my phone and what I pasted from Odin. Kinda newbie, please assist.

Dont see anything weird with your download mode, have you tried entering the recovery mode?
By pressing Vol Up + power + home button at the same time

pitopika13 said:
Dont see anything weird with your download mode, have you tried entering the recovery mode?
By pressing Vol Up + power + home button at the same time
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when I had bootloop I could, now I cannot after trying to flash the Radiant rom or something
.. only can access download mode.

try to flash with smart switch.

[GUIDE] Downgrade SM-G920F from Nougat to Marshmallow/Lollipop

*** WARNING ***
i am not responsible for any damage you may do at your phone!
Proceed at your own risk
This is ONLY for SM-G920F variant of Galaxy S6​
Hello dear fellas,
I present you a guide which can help you downgrade your Galaxy S6 from Nougat to a stock Marshmallow/Lollipop firmware.
Everything consists in two firmware files and just a little bit of skill. It will install an engineering bootloader in your phone. This will allow you to upgrade/downgrade to any firmware version you like.
So, let's prepare our things!​
1. Download any stock Lollipop or Marshmallow firmware at your choice in ODIN flash format. Make sure that it is for SM-G920F!
2. Download this baby file from here -> Engineering ROM (Note: this is a factory/service firmware file with the latest engineering bootloader B : 5. Without this one, the downgrade wouldn't be possible).
3. Install SkipSoft Android Tool Kit -> CLICK
4. Right-Click on your chosen firmware file and open it with 7-Zip. Extract the following files on your Desktop: boot.img, cache.img, hidden.img, recovery.img and system.img
5. Open SkipSoft Android Tool Kit and wait until you see the main menu. Then go to the installation folder of this tool and you should see an "INPUT" folder. Copy ONLY the boot.img, cache.img, recovery.img and system.img into that folder.
6. In SkipSoft Android Tool, type "99" and then hit ENTER. "8" and hit ENTER. "2" and hit ENTER. Check again if you have all the requested files and then type "yes" followed by ENTER. (note: all numbers without quotes). The tool will generate a flashable .tar file which you will find it into the OUTPUT folder. At the end of his extension (.tar), add .md5 so it will look like .tar.md5.
7. Put your phone in Download Mode and fire up ODIN.
8. Open the engineering firmware in the AP tab and flash it. When it finishes, let it boot completely and then put the phone again in Download Mode.
9. Open ODIN again, go to the Options tab and untick "Auto Reboot", load into the AP tab the firmware which Android Tool has generated and flash it.
10. When the phone finishes, press Vol. Down + Home + Power to reboot your phone in Download Mode again.
11. At this point, go to the hidden.img extracted file and put the .tar extension after the .img. It will look like this: hidden.img.tar
12. In ODIN again, open this hidden.img.tar file in AP tab and flash it.
13. Let the phone boot and enjoy your downgraded firmware!
You can root it by flashing TWRP via ODIN. And then you can flash any 5.0.1 / 5.1.1 / 6.0.1 custom ROM!

First I have to flash stock Lollipop then I flash files from eng rom?

You should mention also something important!!! Engineering bootloader breaks fingerprint support. So whoever is going to try this please take this into account.

I don't use fingerprint anyway, did anyone tried this?

odin error - md5 error binary is invalid for both
i removed .md5 from the files name and it worked

When I tried to do this using the engineering ROM, it didn't work, but when I kept trying things, it worked flashing just the reduced tar file and the hidden .tar.md5. I've now downgraded 2 different phones from Nougat to Marshmallow.

NewtPulsifer said:
When I tried to do this using the engineering ROM, it didn't work, but when I kept trying things, it worked flashing just the reduced tar file and the hidden .tar.md5. I've now downgraded 2 different phones from Nougat to Marshmallow.
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you dont need enginnering rom for downgrading to marshmallow

-Removed

It is mandatory to have the Reactivation Lock - OFF?

Nope, doesn't work. It still blocks the downgrade.
The 5.0.2 engineering firmware is working though, but i can't downgrade with the new created 5.0.2 firmware.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

NewtPulsifer said:
When I tried to do this using the engineering ROM, it didn't work, but when I kept trying things, it worked flashing just the reduced tar file and the hidden .tar.md5. I've now downgraded 2 different phones from Nougat to Marshmallow.
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Can you tell me please what steps you did? I've tried to downgrade but it doesn't work.
Galaxy S6 g920f , reactivation lock : on,system status : custom

AlexTomas72 said:
Can you tell me please what steps you did? I've tried to downgrade but it doesn't work.
Galaxy S6 g920f , reactivation lock : on,system status : custom
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1. Extract all *.img files from your stock ROM
2. Zip them up in a .tar
3. Flash .tar file with Odin
4. Zip hidden.img in a tar
5. Flash that with Odin after the first boot is done

where is the hidden.img
NewtPulsifer said:
1. Extract all *.img files from your stock ROM
2. Zip them up in a .tar
3. Flash .tar file with Odin
4. Zip hidden.img in a tar
5. Flash that with Odin after the first boot is done
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i didnt find hidden.img in my computer

karlux1980 said:
i didnt find hidden.img in my computer
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You need to extract it from your rom using 7zip or another extractor.

Hi
I have successfully managed to downgrade my S6 from (currently) the latest Nougat version (dated 13/12/2017) G920FXXU5EQK8 to android 6.0.1 (dated 7/2/2017 on Sammobile) G920FXXU5DQA7 . These versions are both the UK BTU versions for my unlocked S6. I had to flash the latest Nougat version to my phone as I managed to brick it on a previous attempt at downgrading it.
You will need to make sure you have 7-zip installed on your computer (in order to extract the .img files from the firmware) and I suggest you also download. tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.10.7_by_mkh.mourad.zip. Do a search for it, I'm not allowed to post the url
You do not need the engineering rom nor the skipsoft android toolkit.
The exact steps I did were as follows - some are probably not necessary, but by doing this it worked:
1. I boot my phone into recovery mode and wiped data /factory reset and wiped cache partition. I then powered it off
2. Download the firmware file, extract all the files using 7-zip.
3. Extract tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.10.7_by_mkh.mourad.zip. Move (or copy) boot.img, cache.img, recovery.img and system.img files into the extracted folder that contains the batch.bat. Do not place these into separate folders.
4. Double click ImgToTar.MD5.bat. A new folder will appear called "All files". When the process is complete (allow 10-15 min for this) there will just be one file in this folder with the extension .tar.md5
5. Boot your phone into download mode, and flash this new file to your phone. I used the odin which was in the tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.10.7_by_mkh.mourad.zip file to do this. I forgot to untick the auto reboot option, so my phone then booted up after this step.
6. I then powered off my phone. I renamed hidden.img to hidden.img.tar and after rebooting my phone into download mode, I flashed this file to my phone.
7. On booting up, all looked good. Start came up on my phone, and I filled everything in, but after finishing that several programs began to FC and I realised something was wrong. I did a factory reset (from the settings screen) then powered off. I rebooted into recovery and wiped the cache partition. I then rebooted it again, and after quite a while (when I thought it was in a boot loop and I tried to reboot it again), it booted up and was fine.
I hope this guide helps you.

After all these steps, you have a fingerprint?

Worked perfectly! Used it for frp
But how do i get back to android 7 ? Just update or do i need to flash something to get everything to original?

Nevermind i fixed it i got a hidden img error so i removed .md5 from the android 7 firmware, flashed it with odin autp reboot off
Than i got error, again download mode and than i flashed the hidden.img also .md5 removed and it worked!

Hello! I'm stuck at your Step number 8
Binary Engineering Firmware is invalid for the AP. I used Odin 3.10.6 and 3.11.1. Thank you for the response

Doesnt work anymore with the new update!
Now i need engineering firmware with Bootloader 6 / Security patch 6
Anyone can help me out here ? trying to downgrade for 3 days now........

[Easy_Root/Unroot][Any_Oreo/Nougat_Firmware_V4_Bootloaders][Tmp_Twrp_Recovery]

EASY ROOT/UNROOT FOR S7 OR S7E ALL NOUGAT OR OREO STOCK ROMS
THANKS @klabit87 FOR OREO ROOT
TEMPORARY TWRP RECOVERY VIA ADB THANKS TO @afaneh92​
This is for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon and Sprint running V4 bootloaders only!​
This tool will allow you too easily root any stock rom allowing you to make any modifications you might want then easily unroot for better performance
This will Also give you a fully functional TWRP recovery that can be accessed via adb. TWRP is fully functional on OREO Roms but is limited on Nougat roms
The initial setup does require a data wipe.​
S7 G935A Edge Odin Factory FIrmware Downloads
G935AUCU4CRI2_8.0_4File_USA (AT&T).7z
ADB_Root Temporary Twrp Tool Download
S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS.7z
S7 G935 Edge Root/Unroot Odin Files Downloads
These Files Are Needed To Unroot Your Phone
SM_G935_EDGE_OREO.7z
SM_G935_EDGE_NOUGAT.7z
S7 G930 Flat Root/Unroot Odin Files Downloads
These Files Are Needed To Unroot Your Phone
SM_G930_FLAT_OREO.7z
SM_G930_FLAT_NOUGAT.7z
Instructions
1. Download S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS.7z and your model and version you want from above
2. Unzip S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS.7z to S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS folder
3. Unzip the Model/Version file you downloaded and copy the files to the S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS folder and place them in the Odin folder
4. Prepare your phone for a data wipe
5. Reboot your phone to download mode and flash the AP_ROOT_G93*.tar in the Odin AP slot and reboot your phone to recovery
6. Once phone is in recovery run the Setup.exe in the S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS folder
7. Now in the cmd window make sure your device is connected and choose Option (1) Launch TWRP
8. Your phone should launch TWRP leave phone plugged in and command window open on computer
9. Now In Twrp choose wipe and choose format data. Type yes in the box when it ask
10. Now in cmd window choose Option(8) Push Root.zip to Phone
11. Now in TWRP choose install and select the Root.zip
12. After zip is installed reboot and go through setup.
13. Once through setup make sure you are rooted
To Unroot Your Phone
1. In the Root Control app choose phone settings and unroot phone make sure phone is connected to computer
2. Now depending on the type of root you choose your phone will reboot to download if you chose system root or stock recovery if you chose systemless root. If your phone reboots to download mode skip to number 5
3. If your phone reboots to recovery once your phone is in recovery run the Setup.exe in the S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS folder
4. In cmd window choose Option(3) Unroot phone will reboot too download mode
5. In Odin BL slot choose the BL_G93*_DELETE_CACHE.tar and flash phone will reboot to recovery and say processing update then get an error and strart rebooting recovery
6. Let recovery bootloop at least once thin force phone back to download mode
7. In Odin AP slot flash BL_ENTER_ENG_RECOVERY_G93*.tar and flash phone will reboot to recovery with a bunch of red cache errors
8. In recovery choose wipe cache then reboot back to bootloader from recovery
9. In Odin BL slot choose BL_OREO_STOCK_G93*.tar for Oreo or BL_RESET_DM_VERITY_G93*.tar for Nougat and flash
10. This is important as soon as odin is done flashing and phone powers off immediately hold buttons to force phone to recovery
11. When phone reboots to recovery you will get no command error then when phone shows recovery options in black box at very botton it should say Successfully verified. If it says unsuccessful or failed then start at number 5 again. If successful and on oreo you are done.
12. If on Nougat and successful from recovery reboot to bootloader in Odin BL slot flash BL_NOUGAT_STOCK_G93*.tar
To Reroot Your Phone
1. Reboot to download in Odin AP slot flash AP_ROOT_G93***.tar
2. Phone will reboot then will reboot one more time and you will be rerooted
To Enter TWRP When Rooted
Remember with Nougat TWRP cannot mount data because of encryption so some zips wont work
1. Manually reboot phone to recovery launch Setup.exe in the S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS folder and choose Option(1) Launch TWRP
2. To Exit TWRP simply choose reboot
To Enter TWRP When Unrooted
Remember with Nougat TWRP cannot mount data because of encryption so some zips wont work
1. Put phone in download mode In Odin AP slot flash AP_ROOT_G93***.tar force phone to reboot to recovery. If you let phone boot it will reroot and you will have to run the unroot from the root control app.
2. In recovery launch Setup.exe in the S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS folder and choose Option(1) Launch TWRP.
3. Do whatever you need too do
4. To exit Twrp choose reboot to Download
5. In Odin BL slot choose the BL_G93*_DELETE_CACHE.tar and flash phone will reboot to recovery and say processing update then get an error and strart rebooting recovery
6. Let recovery bootloop at least once thin force phone back to download mode
7. In Odin AP slot flash BL_ENTER_ENG_RECOVERY_G93*.tar and flash phone will reboot to recovery with a bunch of red cache errors
8. In recovery choose wipe cache then reboot back to bootloader from recovery
9. In Odin BL slot choose BL_OREO_STOCK_G93*.tar for Oreo or BL_RESET_DM_VERITY_G93*.tar for Nougat and flash
10. This is important as soon as odin is done flashing and phone powers off immediately hold buttons to force phone to recovery
11. When phone reboots to recovery you will get no command error then when phone shows recovery options in black box at very botton it should say Successfully verified. If it says unsuccessful or failed then start at number 5 again. If successful and on oreo you are done.
12. If on Nougat and successful from recovery reboot to bootloader in Odin BL slot flash BL_NOUGAT_STOCK_G93*.tar

Beware If you update to new V8 bootloader then rooting and everything will not work. You will be stuck on stock possibly for good

jrkruse said:
Beware If you update to new V8 bootloader then rooting and everything will not work. You will be stuck on stock possibly for good
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Nice maybe I can ditch the Ufirmware now and get rooting to squeeze some extra life out of this phone.
If I'm on Ufirmware I'm prob on newer bootloader I can flash back to v4 sry for newbies question been a long time since I tinkered with phones prior to this one.

dincdoes.me said:
Nice maybe I can ditch the Ufirmware now and get rooting to squeeze some extra life out of this phone.
If I'm on Ufirmware I'm prob on newer bootloader I can flash back to v4 sry for newbies question been a long time since I tinkered with phones prior to this one.
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Ufirmware is still V4 for now and the answer to your question would be no. You cannot downgrade bootloaders

jrkruse said:
Ufirmware is still V4 for now and the answer to your question would be no. You cannot downgrade bootloaders
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Ok good to know do you think I should switch to stock AT&T Oreo Rom Via Odin before following your guide? I don't see you mention if being On the latest UFirmware would cause any issues with this rooting method.
The BL I currently am on will show in Odin correct? Once again thank you for all your help =)

dincdoes.me said:
Ok good to know do you think I should switch to stock AT&T Oreo Rom Via Odin before following your guide? I don't see you mention if being On the latest UFirmware would cause any issues with this rooting method.
The BL I currently am on will show in Odin correct? Once again thank you for all your help =)
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The bootloader is always the 5th to last number in the build number
G935XXXX4XXXX as for your first question it doesn’t matter
Sent using some kind of device I modified

Added ATT factory firmware to the OP

So if it is a fully functional TWRP, can we install other zips?

Would this work on the G935U?

JosephXDA1 said:
Would this work on the G935U?
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It will work on any firmware that is still v4 bootloader. If you have taken V8 bootloader update it’s probably the end of the road for custom anything on the s7/s7edge
Sent using some kind of device I modified

I've used this to root and make changes except for install exposed. On restart I get an error saying my phone failed and needs to be reset. I just get back to twrp and launch the xposed uninstaller. The old beta installs but won't work. The v90 beta 3 gives that boot error. Is it dm verity? Would please explain how to get xposed working?

When unpacking "S7_S7E_ROOT_UNROOT_ADB_TOOLS.7z"
Trojan:Win32/Bluteal!rfn
SEVERE |Detected with Windows Defender Antivirus
Sounds ominous enough...Not sure whether to continue or not. Please advise.

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I reported this as a false positive in hopes that they would correct and debunk it but seems they did the opposite...

bumrocks said:
I reported this as a false positive in hopes that they would correct and debunk it but seems they did the opposite...
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Thanks for doing that I didn't read your full comment at first and was like really dude are you really going to post its a virus lol thanks for helping the OP and whom ever uses the package out in Windows 10
=)

How do I block this update I seen your comment about it and is the only thing I can do is to push install later everyday?
Must be some type of way to block OTA.
Thank you

having trouble with step 5
How do I flash the AP_ROOT_G93*tar in the odin ap slot?

cruz1923 said:
How do I flash the AP_ROOT_G93*tar in the odin ap slot?
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You put your phone in download mode then your question contains the answer. I suggest a google search on how to use odin if you don’t know what load the file in the AP slot means. I don’t mean to be abrasive but this is basic stuff too know if you are going to be messing with your phone
Sent using some kind of device I modified

jrkruse said:
You put your phone in download mode then your question contains the answer. I suggest a google search on how to use odin if you don’t know what load the file in the AP slot means. I don’t mean to be abrasive but this is basic stuff too know if you are going to be messing with your phone
Sent using some kind of device I modified
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Sorry I've jailbroken my I phone 6 before and rooted my HTC m8 it's just been a while since I've messed with this type of stuff I'll look more into it

hello! i rooted my smg935 att (oreo) and everything is fine except that my hotspot wont work anymore..
i have an unlocked s7 edge and im on vodafone greece.
prior to rooting the hotspot worked fine, but now when i try to turn it on, it looks like its loading for a few seconds and then goes back to off.
I tried to change the apn settings like a saw on some tutorials but when i try to add "dun" to the apn type it says this apn is not allowed on this device... anyone who can help?
edit: factory reset fixed the problem

I realize I am a little late to the game here, but does this process still work smoothly for the AT&T SM-G35A Variant?
And a couple of questions.
1: Will it get rid of the AT&T bootup logo and sound?
2: Will it get rid of the Security Notice "Unauthorized actions have been detected" messages?
3: Will it make the phone work with other carriers such at MetroPCS?
Thanks! It's been a while since I've used ODIN, and I'm a little nervous.
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[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy A40

Team Win Recovery Project 3.3.1​
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Exynos ONLY.
In NO way it is compatible with Snapdragon variants including but not limited to American(U/A/T/P/V), Chinese(0/8/6), Hong Kong(0), Japanese(SC-*), Canadian(W) variants.
Special Notes:
1. DON'T FORGET TO ENABLE "OEM UNLOCK" (located in Developers options).
2. KNOX will be tripped once you flashed custom binaries to your phone.
(Your warranty may be voided. However this may not affect you if your country forces Samsung to provide hardware warranty regardless of software status.)
3. Samsung Firmware OTA (aka System Updates) will no longer work once you flashed custom binaries.
(You can flash custom ROMs if you want to keep the OS up-to-date.)
4. All apps that use KNOX like Samsung pay, Secure Folder and maybe more will no more work
Download: A40(Exynos variant - A405F)
TWRP
A40 MultiDisabler
DM-VerityDisabler&ForceEncrypt
GSI_MTP_Enabler
Sources:
TWRP
Guide:
Go to developer settings and enable OEM unlocking
Reboot the device into download mode
Follow instructions in download mode to UNLOCK your bootloader
This will wipe your data partition so beware , boot phone to system and let it connect to internet after bootloader unlock.
Reboot into download mode and FLASH included TWRP tar file
Boot into twrp
Format Internal storage in TWRP
Flash the multidisabler zip *Copy this to your SDCARD before wiping internal etc* this is for disabling all checks ( HUGE thanks to @geiti94)
Make sure you are rooted with latest Magisk otherwise you will lose twrp
Bugs:
- USB OTG mount for the moment
[/YOUTUBE]​
NOTE: I don't own the device myself , but i do have A305F which is pretty similar to this device so building should be fairly similar
Thanks to @DerGraf1997 for testing blindly for me

Telegram:
https://t.me/GalaxyA2019
Changelog:
22.09.2019
- Fixed MTP for GSI roms
included also GSI_MTP_PATCH.zip to get it working on Gsi properly
- For data backup to work , flash whole samsung firmware with odin , flash twrp and flash DM-Verity , force encryption fix linked in OP .Dont flash Multidisabler if you want data backup to work
17.09.2019
- Based on latest kernel sources available ASE4
- Initial Release
More instructions & differences between disablers
1. If you intend to flash twrp only & keep OneUi intact
Flash A40 multidisabler after flashing twrp, this will disable all samsung checks
Note : You will have to wipe your internal storage to get encryption fixed
2. If you plan on flashing some rom that has security checks disabled like GSI or custom roms. Then just flash twrp & flash Dmverity fix after rom. (data backup will only work with this)
Note: If you flash multidisabler and later on wish to flash gsi & dm verity . Your data partition wont backup in twrp.

Hey thanks alot for all the hard work. I've unlocked my bootloader and tried to write this image to my phone.
In Odin I only select your file, in the AP Tab.
However I get:
DOWNLOAD SPEED: FAST
Product name: SM-A405FN
Current Binary: Samsung Official
KG State: Prenormal
FAP Lock: Off
OEM Lock: Off(U)
Secure Download: Enabled
CCIC: S2MU106
CARRIER_ID: PHN
Warranty Void: 1 (0x0E03)
RP SWAEV B:2 K:2 S:2
ONLY OFFICIAL RELEASED BINARIES ARE ALLOWED TO BE FLASHED (RECOVERY) <--
Any idea how to remove the check for "official binaries" ? Here's the log from odin:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 41 M
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> vbmeta.img
<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Hello!
I have two questions.
Can i install gsi roms with this twrp?
And can i install this twrp on my SM-405FM?

chiri137 said:
Hey thanks alot for all the hard work. I've unlocked my bootloader and tried to write this image to my phone.
In Odin I only select your file, in the AP Tab.
However I get:
DOWNLOAD SPEED: FAST
Product name: SM-A405FN
Current Binary: Samsung Official
KG State: Prenormal
FAP Lock: Off
OEM Lock: Off(U)
Secure Download: Enabled
CCIC: S2MU106
CARRIER_ID: PHN
Warranty Void: 1 (0x0E03)
RP SWAEV B:2 K:2 S:2
ONLY OFFICIAL RELEASED BINARIES ARE ALLOWED TO BE FLASHED (RECOVERY) <--
Any idea how to remove the check for "official binaries" ? Here's the log from odin:
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You could try this: How to Fix Missing OEM Unlock KG State / RMM Prenormal on Galaxy A50
The step I think you missed is to boot phone to system and let it connect to internet after bootloader unlock. (Before flashing anything)
Unlock Boot Loader Galaxy A40 without Trigger KG State \ RMM state Prenormal
LittleCherryFox said:
Hello!
I have two questions.
Can i install gsi roms with this twrp?
And can i install this twrp on my SM-405FM?
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Yes, you can flash GSI's. It probably works for A404FM as well but I guess you'll have to try it to be sure.

Can I install TWRP with Magisk already installed?

zavajon said:
Can I install TWRP with Magisk already installed?
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Yes. This flashes on your recovery partition , Magisk flashes on your boot partition .

fahadali2315 said:
Yes. This flashes on your recovery partition , Magisk flashes on your boot partition .
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Are You sure?
At https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html is written:
"Your device is non-A/B and uses system-as-root, so Magisk will be installed to the recovery partition of your device."
and
"Due to the fact that some devices no longer uses ramdisk in boot images, Magisk has no choice but to be installed in the recovery partition."

zavajon said:
Are You sure?
At https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html is written:
"Your device is non-A/B and uses system-as-root, so Magisk will be installed to the recovery partition of your device."
and
"Due to the fact that some devices no longer uses ramdisk in boot images, Magisk has no choice but to be installed in the recovery partition."
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Yes. I am sure . This is not related to A30&A40 entirely.
You can try patching the boot.img with magisk manager and flashing in odin. You will have root.
Ps. Thats why one version of twrp will work on all security patches updates.
Otherwise you would need kernel updates with each twrp. Like A50 A70 etc. That boot from recovery.

Twrp updated 3.3.1-2
- Fixed MTP for GSI roms included GSI_MTP_PATCH.zip to get it working on Gsi properly
- For data backup to work , flash whole samsung firmware with odin , flash twrp and flash DM-Verity , force encryption fix linked in OP
Dont flash Multidisabler if you want data backup to work.

fahadali2315 said:
Twrp updated 3.3.1-2
- Fixed MTP for GSI roms included GSI_MTP_PATCH.zip to get it working on Gsi properly
- For data backup to work , flash whole samsung firmware with odin , flash twrp and flash DM-Verity , force encryption fix linked in OP
Dont flash Multidisabler if you want data backup to work.
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The phone is in a boot loop. It doesn't work

S Q 3 O P H said:
The phone is in a boot loop. It doesn't work
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Give more information.
Did you unlock bootloader properly.
Flash multidisabler if you are on OneUI

S Q 3 O P H said:
The phone is in a boot loop. It doesn't work
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It probably does, but your KG status is likely PRENORMAL.
OEM UNLOCK needs to be enabled and then you need to boot directly into TWRP after the first time you flashed it and flash the RMM V3 bypass otherwise you will get KG locked again at next boot.
I'm not sure if any of this is included in any of the patches in the OP.

ashyx said:
It probably does, but your KG status is likely PRENORMAL.
OEM UNLOCK needs to be enabled and then you need to boot directly into TWRP after the first time you flashed it and flash the RMM V3 bypass otherwise you will get KG locked again at next boot.
I'm not sure if any of this is included in any of the patches in the OP.
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Multidisabler includes all of it.
I need to write instructions in a better way lol i suppose.

Second post updated with further instructions , hoping this helps everyone understand the differences.
Reverted to old twrp build, more testing needed.

fahadali2315 said:
Did you unlock bootloader properly.
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Yes. Bootloader is properly unlocked. Magisk works.
fahadali2315 said:
Flash multidisabler if you are on OneUI
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Yes.

Do I need to flash multi disabler and magisk to be able to flash gsi rom as i ended up with bootloop to download mode after flashing no verity then gsi without root I even flashed the gsi mtp zip too

Sparko612 said:
Do I need to flash multi disabler and magisk to be able to flash gsi rom as i ended up with bootloop to download mode after flashing no verity then gsi without root I even flashed the gsi mtp zip too
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Bootloops on gsi are not related to twrp. Check with GSI dev.

i had the same problem except i hsve tried to root via odin mehtod but all i get is bootloop , i floowed the guide properly too, so sorry havent flashed phones in a long time so a bit rusty

PERFECT ! WORKS excellent now. I'm writing this small noob-friendly tutorial so people can follow, I hope it's fool proof.
Step 0: Prereq
Download all the zip files from the main page on your phone and put them in the external SD card.
How to enable developer
Goto settings -> About Phone -> Software Information -> Tap "build number" 5 times
Enable OEM unlocking
Go back to Settings -> Developer options -> Enable "Oem unlocking" (if you do not see this option OR its grayed out try to connect your phone to internet, or follow this https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-skip-oem-lock-waiting-7-days-100-t3823361)
Note: Enabling OEM unlock here does not mean your OEM is unlocked! This switch only allows you to unlock it..Also enable USB debugging.
Turn off your phone.
Next: hold UP + Power until you will see a green screen. It must say "Hold long up to OEM/bootloader unlock." Follow those steps, to unlock it.
Congrats, now your OEM is unlocked. Turn off your phone.
Install TWRP
Hold UP + Power again. In the screen select "wipe data (factory reset). Then select Turn off Phone (should be one of the lower options)
While phone is off, hold UP + DOWN volume and attach USB cable to your phone. It should go into download mode.
In Odin, put the TWRP_A40 image in AP
Un-tick Auto reboot in the options tab.
Remove usb cable.
Tricky part: hold 7 seconds down+power. As soon as screen goes black hold UP + power!
Now you should be in TWRP!!
Once inside TWRP
Flash all the zip files you downloaded to your SD card
Go back to main menu, select reboot -> Recovery. Then reboot normally.
Enjoy =) Android must now boot up normally.