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Rooting/unrooting

I just make a simple tutorial for rooting and unrooting in another post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22963897&postcount=117
Maybe little bit different but it works..
I'm SGT 8.9 user, but i have friend need my help for rooting his SGT P6800
so i implement the rooting process just like 8.9 do..
here is the method
For Rooting:
Download the root_original.zip from the attachment..
Transfer the attached file root_original.zip to the EXTERNAL SDCARD
Go To recovery menu, and choose "install update from external storage"
Choose root_original.zip with power button until it finish (apx 30 seconds)
Reboot
Install Superuser from market, run once..
Install Busybox Installer from market, then install busybox (if you need it just install, if not, dont do that)
Done..You just root
For Unrooting:
Uninstall Busybox with proper uninstaller if you use it (becarefull, some version will break your wifi module)
Uninstall superuser from Settings--application--manage application
Download the unroot_original.zip from the attachment..
Transfer the attached file unroot_original.zip to the EXTERNAL SDCARD
Go To recovery menu, and choose "install update from external storage"
Choose unroot_original.zip with power button until it finish (apx 30 seconds)
Reboot
Done.. You just Unroot..
Notes: Unrooting process only works with rooting process as mentioned above..
if you rooting from another file unrooting will works.. But you still need wipe and manually uninstall busybox if the root file include with it....
hope this help someone..
This is my reason why i dont include busybox in my root file package
1.Incompatibility issues between busybox version...
2.you dont use that too much, what kind operation you do with this tool for a month,,except if you dev.. You know well what you must to do.. Even softbrick, you dont use that..
3. Unrooting became complicated for me..
So, its your choice guys..
+1 is a gift for me if this post help you..

nice to meet u here
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Gan,kok postingannya ga dtaruh di development?

Yes..nice to meet you too
sudah ada judulnya di development, untuk newbie biasanya liat general dulu kan baru ke development..

Thanks for your work.
Could you please tell me what the different between root by stock recovery and root with CWM recovery?

kakahuynh said:
Thanks for your work.
Could you please tell me what the different between root by stock recovery and root with CWM recovery?
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Both of recovery recognized the script for rooting, the output is same..CWM is something we need coz it has ability to write and backup to a whole partition...

After rooting, do you get a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark when you boot the device like the one on the galaxy s2? If yes, will the unrooting method above remove it?
Thanks

The rooting process doesnt intact with recovery partition or kernel partition, so triangle not appear because this process..
there is no correlation between unrooting with removing triangle exclamation,..
This is my assumption..
Triangle exclamation is a warning that your current kernel or (maybe recovery) not an officially release by Samsung..
To remove triangle just replace your custom with official release and your 3Angle will disappear..

thanks for the answer, the reason why I asked is because there is counter that Samsung uses that shows how many times u rooted your device, just like in the galaxy s2, and that will definitely void my warranty.

mbushnaq00 said:
thanks for the answer, the reason why I asked is because there is counter that Samsung uses that shows how many times u rooted your device, just like in the galaxy s2, and that will definitely void my warranty.
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No my friend, binary counter will count when you using odin with custom kernel/firmware through download mode..
In SGS 2 and galaxyNote has same method for this..

so....in this binary counter case..if we use ODIN to flash the official samsung firmware, the counter will not detect...am i right??
and another question, if i flash custom firmware through ODIN and later on i flash back to the official firmware for warranty purpose, does the counter will be reset??
*thnxs in advance for your reply~

haidharbbc said:
so....in this binary counter case..if we use ODIN to flash the official samsung firmware, the counter will not detect...am i right??
and another question, if i flash custom firmware through ODIN and later on i flash back to the official firmware for warranty purpose, does the counter will be reset??
*thnxs in advance for your reply~
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First : In SGS2 and galaxy Note case the answer is yes.. Your counter still 0, im not sure with p6800.. post your download mode screen here for make sure..
Second: you cannot reset the counter with flashing official firmware.. You need usb jig or something similar with that to reset the counter..please read thread from gnote or Sgs2..

ok..thnxs..will do later..soon after i've downloaded
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Has anyone try rooting their 7.7 with SuperOneClick v2.3.3?

Nope, maybe you can try.. But i think it wont work cause the exploit only works on 2.2 and 2.3 devices..

Halo friend,
would this be safe on the Verizon tab 7.7?
Terimah kasih

I dont know, never try this on verizon device, maybe you can try it..
Aman kok, jika gagal proses root akan berhenti tanpa pengaruh ke device..

went ahead and pulled the trigger....
and all is well....
now i just need CWMR

[Guide] Return to Stock from Original CWM Nandroid Backup

This guide is for those that require to return COMPLETLEY to stock (out of the box) and your firmware version is not yet available for download.
You must be; rooted, CWM Recovery and have an original nandroid backup (made after first root, and before flashing any custom ROM or non-regional firmware other than recovery or modem)
Australian Optus Nandroid :
* [email protected] has been kind enough to upload here
* You will need to Triangle Away, so begin at step #1
* I have not personally tested this nandroid, only my own
Australian Vodafone Nandroid :
* [email protected] has been kind enough to upload here
* You may need to Triangle Away, so begin at step #1
* Again, I have not personally tested this nandroid, only my own
Modem & Stock Recovery
* Not backup by CWM, thus you may need to restore your original
Modem Collection :
* [REF] Galaxy S3 Modem / Radio Collection (I9300 & I9300T ONLY) CWM & Odin Flashable
Android System Recovery 3e :
* CWM_Stock_I9300_Recovery.zip attached
* Stock recovery is the SAME between I9300 or I9300T versions
[Guide] Return to Stock from Original CWM Backup - No firmware released for download
Requirements:
1. Have a nandroid backup of your original stock firmware
2. Root & CWM Recovery
3. Triangle Away app
4. SU-BusyBox-CWM_Manager-Uninstaller.zip (wipes SU binary, SuperUser, BusyBox and CWM Manager v3.50/3.55/3.60)
5. CWM_I9300_Stock_Recovery.zip
6. CheckFus Downloader app to check Product Code (SGS2 dialer code *2767*4387264636# does not work)
7. CWM flashable modem.zip (if not original baseband version)
METHOD:
1. Use Triangle Away app to reset binary download counter
2. Boot into CWM Recovery
3. Restore "original" nandroid backup (ensure the name has not been modified or you may experience md5 mismatch)
4. Reboot & check for and uninstall any remaining User apps that require SU
5. Boot in CWM Recovery
6. Flash modem.zip (only if baseband is not original)
If you did not Triangle Away before making the original backup, your binary flash counter may not be restored as zero, so reboot and reset before proceeding to step#7
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7. Flash SU-BusyBox-CWM_Manager-Uninstaller.zip
8. Flash CWM_I9300_Stock_Recovery.zip
9. Factory reset
10. Reboot system
11. Check settings > about device > status > device status > scanning............... Normal (This may take a few minutes)
12. Sign into Google Play & install CheckFus app. Product code should be correct
If returning for warranty:
13. Delete all contents of internal sdcard "phone"
14. Factory reset again and power off
All tested on my own device
Hope this helps some Hit THANKS if it has
Added Disclaimer: All your own risk. I am not responsible for anything you may try here. I didn't make you do it, blah blah blah

Thanks for this, really appreciate it!
I found a typo in one of your sentences:
Baseband I9300DTULE6 can be found here:
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I really think you meant I9300TDULE6

kelvinyap9 said:
Thanks for this, really appreciate it!
I found a type in one of you sentences:
I really think you meant I9300TDULE6
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Correcting...
Cheers
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Anyway, I'm at the process of getting ready to do a NANDROID backup (already put an SD card in the phone).
As I'm aware, the stock recovery doesn't do NANDROID backups. Would I need to flash CWM (Chainfire one) via ODIN before doing so?
UPDATE: Never mind, NANDROID is a CWM feature x)

kelvinyap9 said:
Anyway, I'm at the process of getting ready to do a NANDROID backup (already put an SD card in the phone).
As I'm aware, the stock recovery doesn't do NANDROID backups. Would I need to flash CWM (Chainfire one) via ODIN before doing so?
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Recommend it. Just follow Chainfire guide exactly.
Copy the backup found in clockworkmod folder to PC for safe keeping.
Once rooted, search for EFS Backup Pro and copy the backup to PC too. CWM will not back this up either. If this every becomes corrupted (and no backup) = iPod (no cellular network)
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Thanks man, that's what I was heading towards but you beat me to it.
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Lonski said:
Thanks man, that's what I was heading towards but you beat me to it.
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Yeah, took a "little" bit of flashing just to prove the method works. Anyone following the steps and links to the appropriate guides shouldn't have any trouble.
Had other ideas such as how to dump your firmware and re-package into Odin flashable .tar file . This took a while, so maybe I'll add the other method in future. Wife is on my case
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Rooted my phone,made a nandroid backup,flashed cm9,restored using original nandoid backup then used triangleaway to reset counter which shows 0,flashed a custom kernel on stock rom.Baseband has reverted to normal but device status showing modified.How to change it to normal?
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rock2702 said:
........flashed a custom kernel on stock rom.Baseband has reverted to normal but device status showing modified.How to change it to normal?
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You didn't follow the guide did you?
Your firmware is now "modified" from the original (out of the box) having flashed a custom kernel. Also, depending on the flash method (Odin?), your counter most likely increased again
If you want completely back to original (out of the box state) firmware, follow the guide in FULL >> Redo steps 1-9 (or 1-11)
Obviously, if your official firmware is available for download somewhere, this guide becomes redundant. Flashing a complete official firmware will remove the modified status, but yours isn't completely official/stock now is it?
But, if this is want you want
This guide is for those that require to return COMPLETLEY to stock (out of the box) and your firmware version is not yet available for download.
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, follow the guide step-by-step and it will work!
To avoid any further confusion I've added to the OP......... COMPLETLEY to stock (out of the box).......

Actually i did all this before you posted this thread.I used triangle away and the official counter is showing 0.My firmware is not up for download still but i made the nandroid backup before flashing cm9.
I rooted my phone using cf root by chainfire and then flashed cm9 using cwm.But then i returned to stock using my backup,then flashed a custom kernel using mobile odin pro.If i flash my stock kernel will my device status be normal again?
Also wanted to ask if the efs backup pro is an android app?I dloaded the zip on my cell as i dont have pc now,should i flash the zip using cwm to get efs pro app?
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rock2702 said:
Actually i did all this before you posted this thread.I used triangle away and the official counter is showing 0.My firmware is not up for download still but i made the nandroid backup before flashing cm9.
I rooted my phone using cf root by chainfire and then flashed cm9 using cwm.But then i returned to stock using my backup,then flashed a custom kernel using mobile odin pro.If i flash my stock kernel will my device status be normal again?
Also wanted to ask if the efs backup pro is an android app?I dloaded the zip on my cell as i dont have pc now,should i flash the zip using cwm to get efs pro app?
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I haven't tested any other method, as I was more concerned with getting the stock recovery.zip and proofed.
No counter + unroot + complete official firmware package => status = "normal".
If you flash an official kernel that is a different version to that of your official package, this would most likely "corrupt" the product code, so its not recognized = "modified".
These mix and match official firmware are referred as "Frankenstein".
EFS Backup Pro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
There are other methods, have a search...
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I have a question, i followed the steps my phone shows normal for the device status but i still have cwm in my app drawer.

gadget069 said:
I have a question, i followed the steps my phone shows normal for the device status but i still have cwm in my app drawer.
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CWM Manager app was installed when you first installed Chainfire CWM Recovery, and was back upped with your original nandroid.
You have not followed all the steps.....
Check steps #10 and #11
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Thanks heaps for this.. I was trying to unroot & remove cwm recovery from my Optus Galaxy SIII all day yesterday with no luck since I couldn't find the stock Optus Australia firmware.. I skipped step 3 & 4 since all I did was flashing the CF-Root kernel . Now I can send this back without worrying
I did all those yesterday except I couldn't get back the stock recovery. Flashing the stock kernel didn't work. All good now

kamalmawa said:
Thanks heaps for this.. I was trying to unroot & remove cwm recovery from my Optus Galaxy SIII all day yesterday with no luck since I couldn't find the stock Optus Australia firmware.. I skipped step 3 & 4 since all I did was flashing the CF-Root kernel . Now I can send this back without worrying
I did all those yesterday except I couldn't get back the stock recovery. Flashing the stock kernel didn't work. All good now
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Nice to hear success and was useful for you. Hope you get it back soon.
Hit thanks if you have the time
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I only have a backup made before rooting, made with stock recovery.
This method will work for me?
But, my FW version is available. If I flashed through Odin I'll increase the counter. I'm a little bit lost here.

Yusei said:
I only have a backup made before rooting, made with stock recovery.
This method will work for me?
But, my FW version is available. If I flashed through Odin I'll increase the counter. I'm a little bit lost here.
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I don't see how nandroid can be made without CWM recovery or various tools using ADB commands.
A nandroid backup is typically made up of:
1. boot.img
2. cache.ext4.tar
3. data.ext4.tar
4. nandroid.MD5 checksum
5. recovery.img
6. system.ext4.tar
Flashing any official firmware with Odin does not increase any counter.
++ This guide is not for you ++
For your case;
1. Use Triangle Away app to reset any counter
2. Flash official firmware with Odin (this will also remove root)
3. Wipe any evidence of SU apps and delete contents of internal sdcard
4. Maybe Factory reset before sending the phone off
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With stock recovery I've made a backup xD
In that day I don't even bother with warranty, my wish was enter again in flashmaniac mode xD
I'm on my phone so I can't see if you have PayPal account, but if you have I'll buy you a beer.
Thanks dude, really thanks.

Yusei said:
With stock recovery I've made a backup xD
In that day I don't even bother with warranty, my wish was enter again in flashmaniac mode xD
I'm on my phone so I can't see if you have PayPal account, but if you have I'll buy you a beer.
Thanks dude, really thanks.
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No problem. Happy my guide was of use.
Have Paypal, but happy to help out fellow XDA members and you hitting the "thanks" is enough.
Cheers
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If I have not done any modifications than rooted can I triangle away then boot to cwm then install su unistaller and after that stock recovery and I'm done?
E: I read a guide where first triangle away then cwm and full wipe then odin flash and after that factory reset and I don't want to lose all data. Is the su app that is the reason for modified status as it's easy to remove in cwm before odin flash to stock?
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Warning about CWM.zip (temporary/Toch recovery) - MUST READ

Warning about using CWM.zip (temporary / Touch recovery) to root or flash any file
Note : This is referance only to CWM.zip , which is temporary/touch recovery commonly used to root device. Other cwm recoveries which are permanent and getting along with custom kernels are safe.
Entropy have quoted this
Entropy512 said:
After seeing multiple reports of Superbricks connected with a "cwm.zip" - I've finally found the source of that file - here.
I checked the recovery binary using "strings" to see if it was a "dangerous" or "safe" one.
Code:
[email protected]:~/Documents/galaxynote/tmp/sbin$ strings recovery |grep discard
warning: %s: Wipe via secure discard failed, used discard instead
discard_after_textures
discard_before_textures
Can't discard critical data on CRC error.
discard
discard
The key here is that warning - if that string is present in a binary, it is most likely a dangerous one. Since there have been multiple reports of bricks associated with this zip file, I've sent the moderators a report that this release should be removed.
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DON'T USE CWM.zip (touch recovery) at all
Present option to root ICS ROM is
So present option for rooting is - You can select any of one.
1. Short, easy - requires to reset counter
-Download Odin (.tar) version of custom kernel like Notecore, Speedmod, CF root kernel Or other any with same function.
-Flash it using PC odin for PDA tab.
-You will get exclamation mark and raised counter, which can be reset with Triangle Away
2. Long, No raised couter OR Exclamation mark
-Downgrade to Rootable GB ROM and Root it. OR Download This pre rooted GB ROM and flash using PC Odin
-Wipe cache, data and delvic cache from recovery
-Install Mobile Odin Pro
-Copy ICS ROM file in .tar (you want to flash) to Internal SD card (recommended, but you can have it on EXT too)
-Copy one of custom Kernel in .tar file e.g.Notecore, Speedmod, CF root kernel Or other any with same function.
-Open Mobile Odin Pro
-select open file
-Point to ROM file you have copied
-All fiels will popup and feel automatically
-select kernel and point to custom kernel file you have copied
Flash.
Done!

Damn !!! just when you think we're making progress and things and things are getting 'safer' something like this happens
Good find :good: well done !!

Do we have any working methods for rooting the latest 4.0.4 Stock ROMS at the moment ?
Or do we need to wait till a fixed CWM is available ?

I think available option is
-Flashing custom kernel with PC odin, and then reseting counter with triangle away
-switching Rooted ROM to ICS with Mobile odin pro

dr.ketan said:
Warning about using CWM.zip to root or flash any file
Or it is same unsafe like using backup/restore/wipe function with CWM.zip
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backup?! is backup also dangerous on an effected kernel? I understand it writes the backup image ,but that's usually to the external SD card which is unaffected by the bug due to different hardware
are you sure a backup is as dangerous as a restore? I backup all the time on an affected kernel

How about mobile odin. Is it safe.
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I'm on anidroid rom with anidroid kernel and recovery.
Will I brick when I wipe in cwm using this setup?
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dr.ketan said:
-switching Rooted ROM to ICS with Mobile odin pro
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Yin-Yang said:
How about mobile odin. Is it safe.
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Yes, Mobile Odin should be safe if you read what Dr.Ketan said.
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msedek said:
I'm on anidroid rom with anidroid kernel and recovery.
Will I brick when I wipe in cwm using this setup?
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No, you are safe. From everything I am reading, this is different.

Damn it. I used to flash SpeedMod kernel from "CWM.zip" to root ICS.
But only kernels not ROMs or never used it to factory reset or backup / restore.
From now on I'll use only PC Odin.
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I just checked that Note has 12 partitions and one of those is kernel partition. And last thing I want is corrupt kernel partition.
As Dr Ketan and Entropy told, stay away from "CWM.zip"

This is really weird. Ive been using this cwm to flash ics and gb and my phone does have the emmc bug. I made this like 6 or 7 times and had no problem at all... o.o maybe im just lucky
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Are there any other ways to root the device, now that CWM.zip is known to be dangerous....
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Cruzaders said:
This is really weird. Ive been using this cwm to flash ics and gb and my phone does have the emmc bug. I made this like 6 or 7 times and had no problem at all... o.o maybe im just lucky
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I wouldn't be so sure of that. Have you tried that eMMc app that chainfire made in Themes/Apps to see if you have a corrupted firmware?
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ckmemphis said:
Are there any other ways to root the device, now that CWM.zip is known to be dangerous....
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Use PC Odin.

Even I've rooted with the CWM.zip file available in Dr.Ketan's thread a couple of times. But I only use it for installing the SU-Busybox Installer.
I flash everything else with Mobile ODIN.
By the way, If I root using this method, do I lose root if I factory reset? (I'm on speedmod kernel, which is told to be safe)
Or do I have to specifically use the SU-Busybox Uninstaller to Unroot?
Is it safe unrooting after such a discovery has been made?
Does flashing the Busybox ZIP files using this CWM.zip perform any wipes?

satishp said:
Even I've rooted with the CWM.zip file available in Dr.Ketan's thread a couple of times. But I only use it for installing the SU-Busybox Installer.
I flash everything else with Mobile ODIN.
By the way, If I root using this method, do I lose root if I factory reset? (I'm on speedmod kernel, which is told to be safe)
Or do I have to specifically use the SU-Busybox Uninstaller to Unroot?
Is it safe unrooting after such a discovery has been made?
Does flashing the Busybox ZIP files using this CWM.zip perform any wipes?
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Factory reset wont erase root
Y u needbto uninstall busybox i dont understand.
Flashing busybox dont cause any wipe n i am still in process to discuss with entropy, if it is safe just for rooting purpose.
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dr.ketan said:
Factory reset wont erase root
Y u needbto uninstall busybox i dont understand.
Flashing busybox dont cause any wipe n i am still in process to discuss with entropy, if it is safe just for rooting purpose.
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so if cwm.zip not save, can u give me link step-by-step to root my galnote in safest way?coz 2 weeks ago i superbrick my galnote once using cwm.zip..

Use custom kernel e.g. speedmod CF root kernel in tar format and flash using PC odin. You will get raised counter and exclamation mark. That can be reset using triangle away application by CF.

dr.ketan said:
Factory reset wont erase root
Y u needbto uninstall busybox i dont understand.
Flashing busybox dont cause any wipe n i am still in process to discuss with entropy, if it is safe just for rooting purpose.
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I asked because incase I ever need to take the device to a service centre, do I still have to uninstall busybox using SU-busybox Uninstall ZIP file? Because there is no other evidence of the device being rooted other than the busybox application on the phone as the counter is still at 0.
I've never tried unrooting though. So I was wondering whether factory reset would remove busybox as it saves the hassle of unrooting or even flashing back stock via ODIN.
Sorry for being offtopic, I also wanted to ask you one more thing, as you have an Indian Galaxy Note, are you seeing any "clipping" when playing videos with dark scenes or viewing images with dark shadows? Because every Note I've seen here has this issue and there are a lot of threads in XDA describing this issue.

dr.ketan said:
Use custom kernel e.g. speedmod CF root kernel in tar format and flash using PC odin. You will get raised counter and exclamation mark. That can be reset using triangle away application by CF.
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will it work?bcoz im in ICS ROM.. do i need to downgrade it to GB first?or just flash it?i would like to flash paranoidandroid hybrid ROM, any suggestion?

satishp said:
I asked because incase I ever need to take the device to a service centre, do I still have to uninstall busybox using SU-busybox Uninstall ZIP file? Because there is no other evidence of the device being rooted other than the busybox application on the phone as the counter is still at 0.
I've never tried unrooting though. So I was wondering whether factory reset would remove busybox as it saves the hassle of unrooting or even flashing back stock via ODIN.
Sorry for being offtopic, I also wanted to ask you one more thing, as you have an Indian Galaxy Note, are you seeing any "clipping" when playing videos with dark scenes or viewing images with dark shadows? Because every Note I've seen here has this issue and there are a lot of threads in XDA describing this issue.
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No factory reset won't remove busybox, and unrooting will leave some footprint.
So best way before sending service centre is just to flash stock GB ROM using PC odin + Wipe
No i have never experience clipping issue.

Matchstick said:
Do we have any working methods for rooting the latest 4.0.4 Stock ROMS at the moment ?
Or do we need to wait till a fixed CWM is available ?
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Flash a custom kernel.
Cruzaders said:
This is really weird. Ive been using this cwm to flash ics and gb and my phone does have the emmc bug. I made this like 6 or 7 times and had no problem at all... o.o maybe im just lucky
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You got lucky. Secure erase does not always do damage - in fact it frequently doesn't. But every time you do it, there's a risk of damage.
ckmemphis said:
Are there any other ways to root the device, now that CWM.zip is known to be dangerous....
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Flash a custom kernel using PC Odin. Then flash SuperSU or Superuser using it.
Reset the flash counter with TriangleAway
If you wish, reflash the stock kernel for your release with PC Odin.
Even if current custom kernels have some sort of incompatibility with the latest firmwares, to my knowledge all of them (even the obsolete and unmaintained DAFUQ) will allow you to install SuperSU or Superuser then run TriangleAway before flashing back to the stock kernel.

[Q] Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 root OMEGA

Hello.
Nice to meet your community.
I have second day my new galaxy S4.I sold my previous Iphone 4s which was jailbroked in the latest level i could,as was my 3GS before 3 years.
I decided to enter Android family and this is my first touch of serious Android phone as i am newbie here.
Searching in the internet i found that the best custom rom is OMEGA,so i entered your community to help me out.
In the subject now:
My firmware is I9505XXUBMGA.
I have download I9505_Omega_v10_XXUBMH1_md5_FF0929179DC10DB316C38969CE2AFDC0 and put in Internal memory at "Downloads" but as i see there is a different firmware XXUBMH1 from mine.
I tried to put it with VOLUME UP+HOME+POWER buttons but my CWM has not advanced settings so i pressed cache wipe and now the CWM do not open.
CWM is recovery mode as i understood,right?
What are the steps?I go to another firmware and to another CWM and then i pass OMEGA?

1st, go to developer section and read the installation instructions for Omega... You have tried to flash a custom rom with a stock recovery... NOT GONNA HAPPEN...
You need to root your phone, install a custom recovery and then flash the custom rom.
Do some reading before you brick your new toy...

Hi, welcome in the Android community !
First check the device you own, because GT-I9505 and GT-I9500 are not the same and ROM that fit the first can brick the second and vice-versa.
Then, you have to root your phone, then to install a custom recovery.
Tutorials for these two steps can be found here, Q4 and Q5 answers.
Once these two steps are successfully completed, you can then flash the OMEGA zip file in recovery mode.

ultramag69 said:
1st, go to developer section and read the installation instructions for Omega... You have tried to flash a custom rom with a stock recovery... NOT GONNA HAPPEN...
You need to root your phone, install a custom recovery and then flash the custom rom.
Do some reading before you brick your new toy...
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XS_31 said:
Hi, welcome in the Android community !
First check the device you own, because GT-I9505 and GT-I9500 are not the same and ROM that fit the first can brick the second and vice-versa.
Then, you have to root your phone, then to install a custom recovery.
Tutorials for these two steps can be found here, Q4 and Q5 answers.
Once these two steps are successfully completed, you can then flash the OMEGA zip file in recovery mode.
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Thank you both guys.
I am reading now to get ready.

I have done Q4 but i do not understand these informations:
Installation and usage
Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.
If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).
Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away (see below) after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot (Play version only) or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.
Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.
Why isn't this just called CF-Root
The traditional CF-Root's included a custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, etc) and were meant for devices that had a single kernel/recovery combination. CF-Auto-Root doesn't include a custom recovery and is meant for devices that have kernel and recovery separate (so you can manually install any custom recovery you wish). The Auto part comes from the fact that a large part of the process is automated (though it constantly needs adjusting)
Not included - Triangle Away
Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)
Not included - adbd Insecure
As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)
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Second reply says how it is done.
I have done it successfuly,is there any other to do before Q5?

I have done both steps successfuly (as i think).
In first step i found SuperSu and in second the CWM has pasted.
Now can i root OMEGA?
I have I9505XXUBMGA.
Originally Posted by ooop View Post
There is a new update for Nordic countries with CL: 1081224
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Build Date 11.07.2013
PDA - I9505XXUBMGA
CSC - I9505OXXBMG3
I9505XXUBMGA = Omega v 9?
Fast link for you (i cannot put the link because i must have 10 posts)
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Is this link for my kernel?
Thank you for your help,by the way.

If you already rooted your phone, and install those custom recovery, then just do what indie says in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
you should go fine if you really really follow those step

ar216893 said:
If you already rooted your phone, and install those custom recovery, then just do what indie says in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
you should go fine if you really really follow those step
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I have done both but i have put PhilZ CWM instead of TWRP as recommended for the omega installation.
The only thing for me is the kernel.
Is there any problem that mine is different than omegas rom kernel?
So does not mater the kernel you are been to if you are rooted?

Omega installs the rooted stock kernel so it won't matter what current kernel you're using. There's plenty of kernels available. You can only install kernels that support Samsung (TW) firmware.
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kotsosre said:
I have done both but i have put PhilZ CWM instead of TWRP as recommended for the omega installation.
The only thing for me is the kernel.
Is there any problem that mine is different than omegas rom kernel?
So does not mater the kernel you are been to if you are rooted?
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Yes, like @symondo12 said, omega comes with stock kernel, so it will not be problem. For recovery, that's fine whatever recovery you use, it can install same thing, but TWRP has very user friendly view than the other.
From your post before, I think what you mean is the build number, that's like the software version. Your current version is the one same with omega v9,so if you install omega with version newer than the v9, it's like you got upgrade from your current version
Sorry for the bad english, I hope you understand what I'm saying

Yes i understand and i have done both.
It is OMEGA now
Thanks for your help.

hi
kotsosre said:
Yes i understand and i have done both.
It is OMEGA now
Thanks for your help.
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Hi guys. Sory for the question but can you tell me where i can find galaxy s4 omega rom v 9.0 . I.ve searched all over the net and i couldnt find it. Please help.

demoskino said:
Hi guys. Sory for the question but can you tell me where i can find galaxy s4 omega rom v 9.0 . I.ve searched all over the net and i couldnt find it. Please help.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45090802&postcount=9418"
Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2

hi
Tks. But this is omega v10 rom and i would like the v9 or v9.1 rom. I couldnt find anything on the omega download page or on the internet. Tx you

Touchwiz stock pre rooted kitkat 4.4.2 NB4(zip)

Disclaimer:
This is touchwiz rom.
supersu will fc but it works.
not my work or any leak.
use at own preference.
i will not be responsible.
do not share link anywhere to other sites. pls be this low and leaker anonymous.
no need bootloader.
do not ask for n3 features.
do not make mirrors even if its down.
Downloads:
http://goo.gl/rf0QMQ
Instructions :
full wipe recommended then flash using philz v6.15.4.0 or v6.19.3.0
make update binary in philz option from (x) to () then flash.will solve all errors and boot.
link to philz :http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n7100
P.S.
How to screen record ???
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57610905-285/how-to-record-your-screen-on-android-4.4-kitkat/
How to enable art??
(this will bootloop/stuck on samsung logo for sure 100%)
go to recovery mount /system and /data
then use adb
Code:
adb pull /data/property/persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib
open the file and replace the "libart.so" with "libdvm.so" (no quotes) and vice versa.
for dalvik use "libdvm.so" ///////////// for art use "libart.so"
Code:
adb push persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib /data/property/
Reboot
enjoy bootloop.
some files might be missing.
why?? bcoz if anyone can find how to enable art then it will be too beautiful.
Credits :
XDA for all guides and some materials.​

Reserved ?
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tryunus said:
Any more informations? TW/CM? Screenshots? That we know what we flash
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no ss sorry. its tw rom.

Note- Those facing problem with bootloop, flash TWRP 2.6.3.1. You don't even need to select any option like in Philz as stated in OP. Just do a clean install (wipe system, data, dalvik, cache).

i'm hoping someone will post some screenshot :fingers-crossed:

Whatever....

Tnx ravi.

thank you so much ..

update : supersu will fc but it works.. only app needs to be updated i think from chainfire for this leak.
or kernel to be patched for permissive or disabled.

Thank you, @ravijani--it's too tempting an opportunity to miss.

does this have knox or any bootloader in the rom ?
and it is possible to go back to 4.3 if required

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does this have knox or any bootloader in the rom ?
and it is possible to go back to 4.3 if required
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did i said its tar file?? i said flash with latest recovery.
knox wont be a problem.

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does this have knox or any bootloader in the rom ?
and it is possible to go back to 4.3 if required
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No,its knox free and without BL
Yes,you can revert to 4.3

I guess there a zillion folks downloading right NOW--speeds are sloooooow.........patience, please.

mannyvinny said:
No,its knox free and without BL
Yes,you can revert to 4.3
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Thanks for the reply - just wanted to be sure - Thank you

I have a problem , i came from stock 4.3 , i flashed the rom in philz with full wipe twice and still stuck at the samsung logo.
Any suggestions?

romica said:
I have a problem , i came from stock 4.3 , i flashed the rom in philz with full wipe twice and still stuck at the samsung logo.
Any suggestions?
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flashed properly??

ravijani said:
flashed properly??
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First time yes the rom flashed properly and stuck at samsung logo , then i flashed the latest philz recovery 6.19.3 and almost at the end of the flashing i had error 7.
I will try again , now i'm flashing via odin the official 4.3 ENA3 and i will try again

Silly question--but, did you make a Nandroid backup before flashing the 4.4.2 ROM?? If so, why not restore?