I am currently implementing an alternate method of Rooting which I have found to be successful by means of Pre-Rooting the factoryfs.img file.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- The Yellow Triangle will NOT appear at boot up.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions flashed to your device.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.04 (Newer ROMs)
Note: Previously released ROMs may have an older Busybox and SuperSU package installed.
Please Note: This Root Method does not include clockworkmod Recovery. This is for people who only require Root Permissions.
If you do require clockworkmod Recovery, you will need to flash a CF-Root Kernel or other Root Modified Kernel. Old SBL is included in Modified Stock Packages so USB Jig may still be used.
New and Old SBL files are attached at the bottom of the second post in this thread should you require them.
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As this is a time consuming process, ROMs will be added over time although some ROMs have been added already so keep checking back for updates.
If theres a ROM Package you would like uploaded then please feel free to drop me a PM.
Current Pre-Rooted Stock Firmwares:
If you find my Pre-Rooted Firmwares useful then please consider a small donation.
Just UnZip and Flash the '.tar.md5' File in Odin.
SBL Files are included at the bottom of this thread if you need them for any reason.
Password (All Packages): [email protected]
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Note: If you are coming from a Custom ROM, remember to Wipe Data and Cache Partitions before flashing to avoid Boot Loops.
Modified Stock Packages (Unbranded Only!):
(Modifications: Newest PDA Image and Modem and Pre-Rooted.)
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Firmware: I9100XWLPY (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPY
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPX (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPX
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPM (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPM
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPG (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPG
PHONE: XXLPX
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPD (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPD
PHONE: XXLPW
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP8 (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLP8
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Original Stock Packages (Unbranded Only!):
(Modifications: Pre-Rooted Only.)
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Firmware: I9100XXMS1 (4.1.2) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXMS1
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: OXAMS1
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLSD (4.1.2) (Unbranded Nordic Countries)
PDA: XWLSD
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: OXXLS6
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLS8 (4.1.2) (Unbranded Spain)
PDA: XWLS8
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: FOPLS3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPT
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (Unbranded Netherlands)
PDA: XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XENLP3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLQB (4.0.4) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLQB
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: OXALQB
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLQ7 (4.0.4) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLQ7
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: OXALQ7
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLPW (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLPW
PHONE: XXLPW
CSC: OXALPW
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLPS (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLPS
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: OXALPS
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100DXLP9 (Unbranded Singapore)
PDA: DXLP9
PHONE: DXLP9
CSC: OLBLP9
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
Mittaa said:
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
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Doesn't always work especially with new upcoming builds, you're bound to run into some trouble with everroot sooner or later.
lyriquid: Nice idea. I actually created a pre-rooted package like this some time ago with LPB. Took some trial and error, it worked. Had some trouble updating it later on. Was it worth it, sure, but in the end we have Triangle Away. This app just killed the reason for everyone NOT to root their phones with insecure kernels.
That is unless we are talking about a GB build of course. A prerooted XWLA4 with a stock kernel? Sounds good to me.
Mittaa said:
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
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No because Mobile Odin Roots the firmware on the fly and I believe your device has to already have Root access to do this but this method gives you a Clean and Pre-Rooted Package to flash in Odin on PC which means you can flash to a NON Rooted device and gain Root privledges.
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lyriquidperfection said:
No because Mobile Odin Roots the firmware on the fly and I believe your device has to already have Root access to do this but this method gives you a Clean and Pre-Rooted Package to flash in Odin on PC which means you can flash to a NON Rooted device and gain Root privledges.
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Need to have root that's true.
So yes this really sounds interesting
Join forces with some ROM kitchen so the user can build it's own pre-rooted firmware and flash it with some newbie's proof application (one button)
Hmm Nice Idea..
Looking forward!!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
First ROM has been uploaded. The region is XEU.
If you require a different CSC Package then please let me know.
Enjoy!
lyriquidperfection said:
First ROM has been uploaded. The region is XEU.
If you require a different CSC Package then please let me know.
Enjoy!
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Interesting, thanks for your work! I'm gonna bookmark this and maybe try it out in the near future. I've been meaning to try out LP8 (am on LP7 Netherlands now), but haven't really found a reason to.
The XEU is UK, but will not give me any trouble, right? CSC is pretty useless if you don't use KIES anyway. No need to request a XEN CSC for The Netherlands then.
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Doesn't always work especially with new upcoming builds, you're bound to run into some trouble with everroot sooner or later.
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Can you elaborate on that 'trouble'? I've used Mobile Odin Pro and Everroot to root my device, but haven't yet found any problems with everroot. If there are in fact problems with ER, it would make flashing the firmware in this thread an even more interesting alternative.
Thanks a lot,
added to my bookmarks... to direct the people who need only Root on their ICS..
anticipating more stock versions soon...
Donaghy said:
The XEU is UK, but will not give me any trouble, right? CSC is pretty useless if you don't use KIES anyway. No need to request a XEN CSC for The Netherlands then.
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Hi, CSCs arent really that important. All they contain are default language selections, bookmarks, and bundled apps. They are for if people who just want things to match up with the country they are in. Intratech has a whole list of CSC packages in his thread that you could simply just flash after flashing one of my Pre-Rooted ROMs. Then you will have Root and correct CSC.
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lyriquidperfection said:
Hi, CSCs arent really that important. All they contain are default language selections, bookmarks, and bundled apps. They are for if people who just want things to match up with the country they are in. Intratech has a whole list of CSC packages in his thread that you could simply just flash after flashing one of my Pre-Rooted ROMs. Then you will have Root and correct CSC.
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Thanks. I had a hunch that would be the case, but I haven't located a XEN (Dutch) CSC yet in Intratech's thread (was looking at his Frankenstein LP8 ROM before).
I'll figure it out though. So far, I'm not experiencing any trouble with my current ROM, so until **** hits the fan, I'll just keep this useful thread bookmarked.
Donaghy said:
Thanks. I had a hunch that would be the case, but I haven't located a XEN (Dutch) CSC yet in Intratech's thread (was looking at his Frankenstein LP8 ROM before).
I'll figure it out though. So far, I'm not experiencing any trouble with my current ROM, so until **** hits the fan, I'll just keep this useful thread bookmarked.
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Leave it with me and I will upload XEN version of my rom and I will create a seperate XEN CSC for you to use with other roms if you wish.
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I'd really like to try this, but can't seem to get into the FIlefactory link, it always says all the available free downloads are taken up. Any chance of a mirror?
austinchimp said:
I'd really like to try this, but can't seem to get into the FIlefactory link, it always says all the available free downloads are taken up. Any chance of a mirror?
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Hi keep trying and I will sort some more mirrors.
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lyriquidperfection said:
Leave it with me and I will upload XEN version of my rom and I will create a seperate XEN CSC for you to use with other roms if you wish.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Wow, I appreciate that offer a lot. If it's not too much trouble, I'd love to have a separate XEN CSC. Can't hurt to have on file, right? But don't let it take up too much of your time; I probably won't be doing any changes anytime soon, after five flashes in three weeks.
Flashed this earlier matey on my unbranded UK S2 and the install went smooth as silk via Odin Mobile Pro. Muchos thanks for your efforts
Can we have a mirror link for this plz!
This is a really interesting idea and I'm surprised more people haven't thought to do this.
Is there any chance you could upload a XSALP4 version?
Thanks in Advance
Links have been updated! Enjoy Direct Downloads!
I am new at all of this. So excuse me, I have recently purchased a GT-i9505 and was wondering what the newest firmware is for my version.
I cannot move my apps to SD card and I believe I have the old firmware as
PDA: i9505XXUAMDM
CSC: i9505OXXAMDB
I have tried Kies update and it says it is latest firmware PDA: MDM, Phone: MDM, CSC: MDB (BTU)
I am in the United Kingdom, and as far as I am aware it originated here as it came with a 3 pin plug. It is also unlocked and free of branding.
Why is the new firmware MGA not on my phone or on update? How do I get it, as I am running lower on room on my phone everyday.
Thank you
jamieostrich said:
I am new at all of this. So excuse me, I have recently purchased a GT-i9505 and was wondering what the newest firmware is for my version.
I cannot move my apps to SD card and I believe I have the old firmware as
PDA: i9505XXUAMDM
CSC: i9505OXXAMDB
I have tried Kies update and it says it is latest firmware PDA: MDM, Phone: MDM, CSC: MDB (BTU)
I am in the United Kingdom, and as far as I am aware it originated here as it came with a 3 pin plug. It is also unlocked and free of branding.
Why is the new firmware MGA not on my phone or on update? How do I get it, as I am running lower on room on my phone everyday.
Thank you
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Here bro http://www.hotfile.com/dl/235905226/e7bdf1a/I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_BTU.zip.html. Flash this MGA rom with Odin. See item 1 im my signature for how to. This is the latest version atm. For moving apps you need root.
hello
my phone version is this :
gt i9500KASER
i9500xxufnc1
i9500ubufna2
i9500yddfnc2
rom omega
Can I install this:
product code TUR (turkey)
PDA: I9500XXUFNB4
CSC: I9500OJVFNC1
MODEM: I9500XXUFNC1
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tancks for help
No problem. They are the latest uptodate.
No need to modify CSC because you'll care little about getting any Kies update after you upgraded by yourself.
I'm in omega rom, I can replace the original firmware via samsung kies?
Use Tapatalk
boolat said:
I'm in omega rom, I can replace the original firmware via samsung kies?
Use Tapatalk
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NO, Only via Odin.
Kies is for the update of the stock and official Roms.
I just flashed the new Note 3 firmware :
Product Code: XME
PDA: N9005XXUEND3
CSC: N9005OLBENC3
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
I used mobile Odin Pro, however there was a short notice that it skipped Modem #2 for I don't know what reason because the message was gone before I had time to read it.
The phone is ok, but the baseband is still the old baseband N9005XXUENB1.
What is Modem #2 and how do I update to the newest MODEM: N9005XXUENC2 ?
Many thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50212957
I am currently update all to ND5.
Thanks for the link I tried to read that guide 3x and I still did not understand anything. Perhaps my English is poor.
I have actually extracted the modem.bin from my firmware and flashed it as phone in pc odin. It is now workong fine. The bootlader is unchanged though which is the same 4.4.2 bootloader the phone came with. I guess it is not a big deal as long as it is a 4.4 bootloader.
Hello I just want to ask if I can flash Official Lollipop Rom but the rom having different PDA and CSC number?
My phone doesn't still have the Lollipop Update and I'm still stuck at 4.4.2
My Phone:
Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (LTE)
Android 4.4.2
PDA: N9005XXUGNI4
CSC: N9005OLBGNL1
ROM I want to Flash:
Android 5.0
PDA: N9005DXUGBOD1
CSC: N9005OLBGBOD1
Please close this thread. I didn't see that I can't post questions on this forum. I made another on the right section.