Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version
Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?
Hello?
Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different
WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.
Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.
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hi all this is my fist post for the s4 and i think someone will flame a bit for my noob level
im not completely noob in first case ,i had an hd2 for 3 year and changed all OS and Android roms like a paranoid for better performance and so on
i have by 2 months this fantastic phone s4 italian version i9505 not branded so i think its the same of all of u
now i tested it for long time in stock mode its come the time to try everything i can but i have lots of doubds watching all guides i found
first question...is there a step by step guide for flash a new rom? i found someone to change kernel with odin but i still dont understand how to install clockwork to the phone to install a rom
second question..as i come from hd2 it had to be unlocked from bootloader before u can install maglr or other stuff but i didnt see anything about this on the s4,i suppose its because its not needed but ask before brick its always a good way to proceed
i read about most of i found in noob sticked post but or i missed something or i really need to read again everything,if someone can link me a guide it will be very appreciated cos sometime i confuse things to do and in wich order
thx for everyone will give me any hint and sorry for my english hehe
first q
some roms have diffrent but for most this works
1,backup
2.wipe data/factory reset
3.install zip from sd card
4 chose zip from sd crd
5./0
6 chose rom and wait
7 reboot
nope in i9500 and i9505 im not 100% sure just 99% u can ask someone else
btw didnt understand well and sorry for my english my hands are oily can't type well
xardus said:
hi all this is my fist post for the s4 and i think someone will flame a bit for my noob level
im not completely noob in first case ,i had an hd2 for 3 year and changed all OS and Android roms like a paranoid for better performance and so on
i have by 2 months this fantastic phone s4 italian version not branded so i think its the same of all of u
now i tested it for long time in stock mode its come the time to try everything i can but i have lots of doubds watching all guides i found
first question...is there a step by step guide for flash a new rom? i found someone to change kernel with odin but i still dont understand how to install clockwork to the phone to install a rom
second question..as i come from hd2 it had to be unlocked from bootloader before u can install maglr or other stuff but i didnt see anything about this on the s4,i suppose its because its not needed but ask before brick its always a good way to proceed
i read about most of i found in noob sticked post but or i missed something or i really need to read again everything,if someone can link me a guide it will be very appreciated cos sometime i confuse things to do and in wich order
thx for everyone will give me any hint and sorry for my english hehe
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Can u tell me Which Variant u have like I9500 - I9505
123hiten said:
Can u tell me Which Variant u have like I9500 - I9505
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sure sorry i didnt realized that this part of forum is for both variants ... i have i9505
kamranhaghighi said:
first q
some roms have diffrent but for most this works
1,backup
2.wipe data/factory reset
3.install zip from sd card
4 chose zip from sd crd
5./0
6 chose rom and wait
7 reboot
nope in i9500 and i9505 im not 100% sure just 99% u can ask someone else
btw didnt understand well and sorry for my english my hands are oily can't type well
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thx for ur answer but for that i think i wont have much problem i used to change roms in my old phone...mi questions are on the steps before the installation of the rom...as unlock phone install recovery and what use to do that if only need odin or to flash recovery i need something different
xardus said:
sure sorry i didnt realized that this part of forum is for both variants ... i have i9505
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Bootloader are unlocked in International version other variant i m not sure though
1, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803 Root
2, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
3, U can now install whichever rom u want
4, after 1&2 process make a Nandroid backup / EFS backup and store at safe place
Anything else let me know
123hiten said:
Bootloader are unlocked in International version other variant i m not sure though
1, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803 Root
2, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
3, U can now install whichever rom u want
4, after 1&2 process make a Nandroid backup / EFS backup and store at safe place
Anything else let me know
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thx i smoke a cigarette and read all about while finish to download omega rom ,if i dont understand something i will ask later i think it will take at least half hour to read and understand everything
123hiten said:
Bootloader are unlocked in International version other variant i m not sure though
1, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803 Root
2, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
3, U can now install whichever rom u want
4, after 1&2 process make a Nandroid backup / EFS backup and store at safe place
Anything else let me know
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yes i think i already have a question...in boot mode it says WRITE PROTECTION : enable
it means i have to unlock it before try to use odin to root the device?
xardus said:
yes i think i already have a question...in boot mode it says WRITE PROTECTION : enable
it means i have to unlock it before try to use odin to root the device?
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U mean were in Download mode "WRITE PROTECTION" or stock Recovery ??
Well if u have a unlock version just go ahead and use the links given b4 all should be good
oh sorry got u wrong:!
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u can use coffance recovery just root ur phone flash it whit oding chose root/unroot your phoena nd then chsoe phoena dn then rebot easy! im not 100% sure if tehres the i9505 version but theere was a i9500 version thats all! samsung phones are freaking easy too root
nvm she already answered you
123hiten said:
U mean were in Download mode "WRITE PROTECTION" or stock Recovery ??
Well if u have a unlock version just go ahead and use the links given b4 all should be good
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i mean in download mode,have green android logo in the middle ,but i really dont know how to check if its unlocked im trying now to install philz touch i think it wont brick my phone
xardus said:
i mean in download mode,have green android logo in the middle ,but i really dont know how to check if its unlocked im trying now to install philz touch i think it wont brick my phone
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How much have u paid for the Phone ??
ANd yes thats the download mode u first Root using CF ROOT and then flash PHILZ recovery
123hiten said:
How much have u paid for the Phone ??
ANd yes thats the download mode u first Root using CF ROOT and then flash PHILZ recovery
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i paid the full price hehehe 700 euros cash
so i have to root the device before install cwm? because i just tried to instal cwm without root before and odin flashed and restarted my phone...but i dont know how to enter in cwm menu and it normally start in android
xardus said:
i paid the full price hehehe 700 euros cash
so i have to root the device before install cwm? because i just tried to instal cwm without root before and odin flashed and restarted my phone...but i dont know how to enter in cwm menu and it normally start in android
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Then it's unlocked version
And ya root using odin first and then recovery
And after u do that to go to recovery power off device unplug
Press volume up + home + power Al together till samsung logo comes and u ll have recovery there
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
123hiten said:
Then it's unlocked version
And ya root using odin first and then recovery
And after u do that to go to recovery power off device unplug
Press volume up + home + power Al together till samsung logo comes and u ll have recovery there
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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ok rooted now i try to reinstall cwm and finally backup everything with titanium
xardus said:
ok rooted now i try to reinstall cwm and finally backup everything with titanium
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Great :thumbup:
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123hiten said:
Great :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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just one last question...to flash a modem file i always have to put in pda section of odin?
xardus said:
just one last question...to flash a modem file i always have to put in pda section of odin?
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Correct
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My GS4 i337 keeps rebooting. I flashed Wicked v10 and everything went well except I had no wifi or data. I also noticed that the model number changed. I then proceeded to flash Wicked v10 and it said it was succesful, but when I started it up it would say safestrap enabled and then when it actually tried to boot up the screen went black and after a while it would vibrate twice and try to boot up. I have the AT&T GS4 (i337). What do I do?
Do a data wipe. Sounds like old user data is interfering with boot. Factory reset/data wipe should fix you up. If not, reflash with a dif cable. No data bc most roms require you to manually enter the apn after flashing. I woumd follow a guide while flashing if you're new at this. Dont mean to imply you are. I always wipe after every new rom flash, can fix a lot of "bugs".
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Tried.
azuziel said:
Do a data wipe. Sounds like old user data is interfering with boot. Factory reset/data wipe should fix you up. If not, reflash with a dif cable. No data bc most roms require you to manually enter the apn after flashing. I woumd follow a guide while flashing if you're new at this. Dont mean to imply you are. I always wipe after every new rom flash, can fix a lot of "bugs".
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I tried to do a data wipe but it says
E: error opening '/datamedia/media'
E: error: No such file or directory
Also I didn't use a data cable I just flashed it from safestrap recovery. Also I have done multiple factory resets, just doesn't boot. I'm gonna see if I have to do a different rom slot.
seedeh said:
I tried to do a data wipe but it says
E: error opening '/datamedia/media'
E: error: No such file or directory
Also I didn't use a data cable I just flashed it from safestrap recovery. Also I have done multiple factory resets, just doesn't boot. I'm gonna see if I have to do a different rom slot.
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Idk much about safestrap as im on a Canadian variant and dont need it. You didnt overwrite your default slot tho did you? Can you boot into stock at all? I have seen a lot of safestrap issue threads and fixes, any luck searching the threads?
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azuziel said:
Idk much about safestrap as im on a Canadian variant and dont need it. You didnt overwrite your default slot tho did you? Can you boot into stock at all? I have seen a lot of safestrap issue threads and fixes, any luck searching the threads?
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Yes I overwrote my stock (Yeah I'm a dumbass I know)
No I can't boot into stock.
I didn't really think it was a safestrap issue but I did look for some threads and found someone with the same problem on a different device though.
seedeh said:
Yes I overwrote my stock (Yeah I'm a dumbass I know)
No I can't boot into stock.
I didn't really think it was a safestrap issue but I did look for some threads and found someone with the same problem on a different device though.
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Yeah that sucks. I understand the issue. Ive seen someone wrestling with your exact issue earlier in the month. Keep searching this forum, the help forum, fix is here. Ive seen it.
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Flashing...
(deleting second rom slot)
Flashing...
Booting...
Not booting...
Would it be a problem with the model number or anything? It has a weird model number now.
and BTW: I'm not THAT new but I wouldn't say I'm an expert. I've rooted multiple devices (GNex, HTC Evo, Kindle Fire), but this is the hardest (Stupid AT&T)
azuziel said:
Yeah that sucks. I understand the issue. Ive seen someone wrestling with your exact issue earlier in the month. Keep searching this forum, the help forum, fix is here. Ive seen it.
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Not sure of the implications of this, bc again, i dont use safestrap. Can you use odin yo flash your device back to official stock, and stock recovery. Reroot, reinstall safestrap etc? Might be your best bet. If possible. I wish I could be of more help, but i really am of no use with safestrap. Dont worry, weve all made mistakes, you arent hard bricked so must be recoverable.
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Files...
azuziel said:
Not sure of the implications of this, bc again, i dont use safestrap. Can you use odin yo flash your device back to official stock, and stock recovery. Reroot, reinstall safestrap etc? Might be your best bet. If possible. I wish I could be of more help, but i really am of no use with safestrap. Dont worry, weve all made mistakes, you arent hard bricked so must be recoverable.
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I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
seedeh said:
I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
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Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
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THANK YOU
azuziel said:
Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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I only see the canadian version, will that work with the AT&T version? <--- realize I'm an idiot. Wanna make sure because my dads paying for everything (im only 13 BTW)
Also I love you man.
Another question
azuziel said:
Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
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Wait scratch that
I might not be an idiot.
I have the i337 (snapdragon)...
Which is essentially i9505
So I download the i337 right?
But the regions are canadian...
And there is no MK2...
So does this website have it?
seedeh said:
Wait scratch that
I might not be an idiot.
I have the i337 (snapdragon)...
Which is essentially i9505
So I download the i337 right?
But the regions are canadian...
And there is no MK2...
So does this website have it?
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I9505 works on i377m, dunno about the i377. Gimme a sec, ill see if i can find your mk2. Big difference that kittle m makes. Your bootloader is locked, hence safestrap, mine isn't (i377m). Not sure if the Canadian wilk run on yours, gimme a few minutes and ill see what i can dig up. If it is compatible, you could just use csc changer to set proper carrier. You will also want to lookup and identify your apn, thats what gives data on roms, without it, no data. Proper region stock has proper apn set auto. Back in a few.
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seedeh said:
I only see the canadian version, will that work with the AT&T version? <--- realize I'm an idiot. Wanna make sure because my dads paying for everything (im only 13 BTW)
Also I love you man.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Link above has steps on how to repair your issue/revert to stock complete with links. Make sure you read the whole thing before starting. Notorious for caveats being at the end of a walkthrough, so read it all, then follow along on the second read through.
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Check edit for link
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Will it still work?
azuziel said:
I9505 works on i377m, dunno about the i377. Gimme a sec, ill see if i can find your mk2. Big difference that kittle m makes. Your bootloader is locked, hence safestrap, mine isn't (i377m). Not sure if the Canadian wilk run on yours, gimme a few minutes and ill see what i can dig up. If it is compatible, you could just use csc changer to set proper carrier. You will also want to lookup and identify your apn, thats what gives data on roms, without it, no data. Proper region stock has proper apn set auto. Back in a few.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Link above has steps on how to repair your issue/revert to stock complete with links. Make sure you read the whole thing before starting. Notorious for caveats being at the end of a walkthrough, so read it all, then follow along on the second read through.
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Check edit for link
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Thanks, only one concern. The link is for MK3 not MK2.
Will it still work?
ping - see edit for recovery method. You'll want to read the whole thing bud. Make sure you use the MK2 file, with the MK6 walkthrough as discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585106
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seedeh said:
Thanks, only one concern. The link is for MK3 not MK2.
Will it still work?
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See bullet point 11.
Originally Posted by gtj0 View Post
OK, If you're stuck with an incomplete flash, here are some steps you can try to get to MJ9...
These instructions assume you started with MJ6.
First, make sure you can boot into recovery. If not, download and apply the MJ6 recovery.
recovery-mj6.tar.md5
It should apply without error. If not, report the failure.
Download and extract the following files...
mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5.7z .....>>>>>MIRROR<<<<<.....
mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5.7z .....>>>>>MIRROR<<<<<.....
If you don't already have it, download the mf3-mj9 update file...
update-mf3-mj9.zip
1.Start Odin, connect your phone and boot into Download mode.
2.Flash mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5 which contains modem.bin, NON-HLOS.bin and system.img.ext4.
3.The flash of system.img.ext4 WILL FAIL at the end. That's OK.
4.Force Reboot the phone back into Download mode (Voldown+Home+Power) and restart Odin.
5.Flash mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5 which contains cache.img.ext4.
6.The flash WILL FAIL at the end. That's OK.
7.Force Reboot the phone back into Download mode (Voldown+Home+Power) and restart Odin.
8.The phone should now reboot to a black screen with the pulsing notification LED.U need to install recovery-mj6.tar.md5 or i337MK2stockRecovery.tar.md5 (also confirmed work with some users) via ODIN first if u stuck between step 6 and 7 since u are on DOWNLOADING MODE....and then force reboot to get u back to recovery if u coming from MK2 by using combo button (VolUp+Home+Power) or use this Odin Force Reboot .tar File to reboot
9.Reboot into recovery mode and choose apply update via adb and open your adb command from computer and use MF3>MK2 update zip files from OP .....HOPE THIS HELP......
Code:
adb sideload update.zip
I recommend sideloading instead of flashing from sdcard because the sdcard method reboots the phone whether the update was successful or not and you lose the error messages.
10.Reboot the phone and let it initialize.
11.You should now have MK2. and last step is to Hit THANK button......
seedeh said:
I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
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Follow my MK2 FULL ODIN thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 it should get u back to stock MK2 .... check post#2 for guide. .... and post#50 for MK2 useful links....btw my previous unbricked method worked as well but this MK2.tar.md5 FULL OFIN FILES is alot easier... just flash it via Odin...... Good luck. ....PM me if you need more help ....:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
Follow my MK2 FULL ODIN thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 it should get u back to stock MK2 .... check post#2 for guide. .... and post#50 for MK2 useful links....btw my previous unbricked method worked as well but this MK2.tar.md5 FULL OFIN FILES is alot easier... just flash it via Odin...... Good luck. ....if you need more help you can PM me. ....:thumbup:
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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Woah!
ted77usa said:
:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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Wow you came to help!
Thanks!
F*** YES
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:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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THANK YOU BOTH (mostly ted) I GOT IT WORKING AND IT BOOTED UP AND IT WORKS AND I HAVE INTERNET AND IT ISN'T BROKEN OH MY GOD. TED I WISH I HAD MORE THANKS I COULD GIVE YOU AND I'M GONNA SPAM YOU WITH THANKS I LOVE YOU MAN.
I need help with rooting my Galaxy Note 3. I've never rooted a phone before so I am new to this. I've read some of the posts and understand a bit, but they're all confusing as there are quiet a few posts out there on how to root. I'd like to get some help on which correct tools and stuff I would need to download to help me root my phone. Preferably I would like to stick to stock ROM, or a custom ROM closest to stock without the Samsung bloatware. My phone model is the SM-N900W8, running on KitKat 4.4.2, with a baseband version of N900W8VLUCNB7, and Kernal 3.4.0-859721.
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I need help with rooting my Galaxy Note 3. I've never rooted a phone before so I am new to this. I've read some of the posts and understand a bit, but they're all confusing as there are quiet a few posts out there on how to root. I'd like to get some help on which correct tools and stuff I would need to download to help me root my phone. Preferably I would like to stick to stock ROM, or a custom ROM closest to stock without the Samsung bloatware. My phone model is the SM-N900W8, running on KitKat 4.4.2, with a baseband version of N900W8VLUCNB7, and Kernal 3.4.0-859721.
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Do you try with towelroot ? its a one click app
http://towelroot.com/
download apk, click make rain and voala, root
Friend just use a very famous app called framaroot.... It is a one click app which is available for ur device
Here is the link:
http://techbeasts.com/2013/11/04/how-to-root-any-android-device-with-just-one-click-via-framaroot/
They tell u the method also I guess...
U can also flash the su binary scripts files and stuff with Odin (just Makin it easier for u to understand)
Press the thanks button if I helped!!!!!:thumbup:
Sent from my MIND using my BODY....(JUST KIDDING)
zelenko said:
Do you try with towelroot ? its a one click app
download apk, click make rain and voala, root
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If I were to use Towelroot would I be able to factory rest my phone and it'll still be rooted? Also do I need to do anything else after using Towelroot?
-update- using Towelroot did not work for me
Doodless said:
If I were to use Towelroot would I be able to factory rest my phone and it'll still be rooted? Also do I need to do anything else after using Towelroot?
-update- using Towelroot did not work for me
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Do a little bit of reading here.
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Do a little bit of reading here.
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Thanks I've read the other post too. I wouldn't have any to do anything after flashing the file through Odin right? Also would I be able to factory reset my phone no problem and keep my root?
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Thanks I've read the other post too. I wouldn't have any to do anything after flashing the file through Odin right? Also would I be able to factory reset my phone no problem and keep my root?
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Nothing to do.
You can do factory reset no problem but you might loose root, but just repeat the process in case you do loose root. Be warned though, although quite a lot of people rooted their N900W8 without tripping root, can't exactly say it will be the same for everybody, it might trip it.
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Nothing to do.
You can do factory reset no problem but you might loose root, but just repeat the process in case you do loose root. Be warned though, although quite a lot of people rooted their N900W8 without tripping root, can't exactly say it will be the same for everybody, it might trip it.
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As there are many models of Note 3 out there, would I have to a kernal that is specifically compatible with my phone?
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As there are many models of Note 3 out there, would I have to a kernal that is specifically compatible with my phone?
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If you intend to stay on stock firmware and not flash a rom, then you don't need one. But if you flash a rom made for a N9005, then you will need a kernel made for N900W8/Tmobile in order to make NFC, BT and Wifi work ( also need a patch for the said sensors/signal ).
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If you intend to stay on stock firmware and not flash a rom, then you don't need one. But if you flash a rom made for a N9005, then you will need a kernel made for N900W8/Tmobile in order to make NFC, BT and Wifi work ( also need a patch for the said sensors/signal ).
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I guess I will stick with stock as everything still seems too confusing for me to understand. The root you gave me, I notice it says sm9005 instead of sm900w8, it wouldn't change my network frequency would it?
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I guess I will stick with stock as everything still seems too confusing for me to understand. The root you gave me, I notice it says sm9005 instead of sm900w8, it wouldn't change my network frequency would it?
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Friend just use a very famous app called framaroot.... It is a one click app which is available for ur device
Here is the link:
http://techbeasts.com/2013/11/04/how-to-root-any-android-device-with-just-one-click-via-framaroot/
They tell u the method also I guess...
U can also flash the su binary scripts files and stuff with Odin (just Makin it easier for u to understand)
Press the thanks button if I helped!!!!!
Just try it!!!!!!! It worked for my mtk device(which is also very hard to root)
Sent from my MIND using my BODY....(JUST KIDDING)
Sent from my MIND using my BODY....(JUST KIDDING)
Doodless said:
I guess I will stick with stock as everything still seems too confusing for me to understand. The root you gave me, I notice it says sm9005 instead of sm900w8, it wouldn't change my network frequency would it?
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It will not change anything except root your phone. I know it says it's for N9005 but quite a lot of people even with different phone models have tried it and it worked and that's including me who has a N900W8 from Rogers.
You can root with:
POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed
Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed
This is the most popular one!
Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed
Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed
Baidu: No information
Vroot: No information
Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices
Downloads:
Poot - Download the app >>here<<
Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !
Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !
Hey just got my edge today, looks like there is very little going on as it was just released a few days ago despite it being out in the states for quite some time, the only difference I believe is the LTE in the Canadian version.
Anyways, coming from the note 2, 3 and 4 and the trtlecan version always being close to the trtletmo I decided to risk it and flash the tmo cf auto root and recovery despite there being no stock firmware laying around on sammmobile the others..
annnd I'm happy to report that I now have a TWRP recovery, rooted, SM-N915W8.
go ahead and follow the very detail steps in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
MAKE SURE TO READ THE PART ABOUT IT FAILING (to flash cwm) AND THAT BEING OK being flashing TWRP
and then the BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS inside recovery which will look like you have sleep lock if you don't fix them before letting the screen timeout
and have all 4 files on hand before you start!
Awesome, thanks for the info, I was debating it but just was being a chicken. I'm glad everything worked out. Did you make a nand? If so did you flash the nand just to make sure everything was OK? Are your root apps working without issues.? I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
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I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
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I believe that was an oxymoron
tospace2006 said:
I believe that was an oxymoron
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
ok so i took the plunge and follow the steps from the link in OP that @gundal shared about his success
I Too have a rooted SM-N915W8 (BELL VERSION but im on TELUS)
Thank you for your insight @gundal
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
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Haha, i was reading through and just found it funny.
Glad you guys are having luck with the Canadian model. I jumped the gun and imported one from Korea as soon as it was released and it's an awesome device!
Enjoy!
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
gundal said:
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
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What recovery are you using cause Im on twrp and I cant make a backup, cache partition cant be mounted either, are you having this prob too?....
Dont worry about it, someone else who had this problem fixed it by formatting cache - did that and everything went fine.
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Tried flashing Hyperdrive Edge for T-Mo with both twrp (2.8.1.1) and cwm (6.0.5.1 Xiaolu) referenced in the root guide by OP. They flashed without error but I got bootlooped both times. Luckily backup/restore works for both recoveries.
Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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kuailan said:
Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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Yeah I know about sammobile, flashing via Odin etc. There's no stock firmware uploaded for the Canadian variants yet so I was wondering of an alternate method to flash the stock recovery. I tried extracting the recovery from the stock image via ADB shell, converting to tar.md5, then flashing with Odin but it failed....likely because I'm rooted. Guess I'll have to wait until the firmware gets uploaded. Thanks anyway.
Try contacting the sammobile team...and their forum..they maybe able to help..
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Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Arg, that really bites. Now I have a new phone I cant use at all. You'd think the firmware would be released when the phone was. Have you tried the other roms? I can't even gwt onto my internal sd to put them on the phone so I can try installing them. So frustrated.
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There's no way we're the only 2 in canada having problems with this lol
SM-N915x ... ?? Canadian note edge
Hello, Same thing here i got my hands a Canadian Demo sm-915x and got told to flash it with stock firmware in order to get the phone working properly. But i cant seem to find any version of the firmware that actually works on it ...
it installed numerous times then when it reboots it shows upgrading packages , it reaches package 6 then reboots and loops over and over...
any guidance or firmware out there to recommend to try ?
Thanks
HELP! Hello everyone specialy to all respected members.. im new here..
Well, i just converted my s7 edge at&t sm-g935a to sm-g935u using odin..because the g935a dont give some software update at all.then im stuck with 6.1 marshmallow..thats why i converted it. but then i realize that i want to root my device, im just wondering, can i root it? Because i dont know what file do i need to download.. should i use the g935a? Or the 9g35u? Can anyone give me opinion? Im running g935u with nougat on my device right now.thank in advance..
jetskie said:
HELP! Hello everyone specialy to all respected members.. im new here..
Well, i just converted my s7 edge at&t sm-g935a to sm-g935u using odin..because the g935a dont give some software update at all.then im stuck with 6.1 marshmallow..thats why i converted it. but then i realize that i want to root my device, im just wondering, can i root it? Because i dont know what file do i need to download.. should i use the g935a? Or the 9g35u? Can anyone give me opinion? Im running g935u with nougat on my device right now.thank in advance..
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Hi. My question to you is, what do you want root for.. do you just want to root your device with stock rom or you want to use some custom roms?
I just want to root it so i can fully control my device.. delete some bloatwares and can download app with root supported like titanium backups and etc. Its either stock rom or custom rom can do..as long as it is safe and never affects my device performance..and dont make my device a laggy issues or something like that. Thank you for the response..
Xial Xahab said:
Hi. My question to you is, what do you want root for.. do you just want to root your device with stock rom or you want to use some custom roms?
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I just want to root it so i can fully control my device.. delete some bloatwares and can download app with root supported like titanium backups and etc. Its either stock rom or custom rom can do..as long as it is safe and never affects my device performance..and dont make my device a laggy issues or something like that. Thank you for the response..
jetskie said:
I just want to root it so i can fully control my device.. delete some bloatwares and can download app with root supported like titanium backups and etc. Its either stock rom or custom rom can do..as long as it is safe and never affects my device performance..and dont make my device a laggy issues or something like that. Thank you for the response..
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Hi. Sorry for the late reply.
If it says 935f. It's probably compatible with roms and recoveries for 935f.
If I'll have to do something like this.. I'd definitely try myself first. Just use odin method to root 935f. Since it's just flashing recovery and installation of super su. There's not much at risk. You can try odin method. If anything does wrong you can still flash it back using odin too....
And if it's about custom rom. I'd highly recommend checking your phones box for the type of chip inside your device. Download recovery and flash via odin. Copy rom to sd card and flash it. But do remember to check oem unlock. Plus you need to download the exact rom for 935 model and exynos/snapdragon version.
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Hi. Sorry for the late reply.
If it says 935f. It's probably compatible with roms and recoveries for 935f.
If I'll have to do something like this.. I'd definitely try myself first. Just use odin method to root 935f. Since it's just flashing recovery and installation of super su. There's not much at risk. You can try odin method. If anything does wrong you can still flash it back using odin too....
And if it's about custom rom. I'd highly recommend checking your phones box for the type of chip inside your device. Download recovery and flash via odin. Copy rom to sd card and flash it. But do remember to check oem unlock. Plus you need to download the exact rom for 935 model and exynos/snapdragon version.
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sure im gonna try this..thanks for the useful informations .. God bless mate..keep it up!
Xial Xahab said:
Hi. Sorry for the late reply.
If it says 935f. It's probably compatible with roms and recoveries for 935f.
If I'll have to do something like this.. I'd definitely try myself first. Just use odin method to root 935f. Since it's just flashing recovery and installation of super su. There's not much at risk. You can try odin method. If anything does wrong you can still flash it back using odin too....
And if it's about custom rom. I'd highly recommend checking your phones box for the type of chip inside your device. Download recovery and flash via odin. Copy rom to sd card and flash it. But do remember to check oem unlock. Plus you need to download the exact rom for 935 model and exynos/snapdragon version.
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hey mate.. still confuse.. sorry for that.. uhmm now my device is running sm-g935u unlock.. it is originally sm-g935a at&t.. how can i root then? any tutorial.. really appreciated..thank you
jetskie said:
hey mate.. still confuse.. sorry for that.. uhmm now my device is running sm-g935u unlock.. it is originally sm-g935a at&t.. how can i root then? any tutorial.. really appreciated..thank you
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Try forum that says at&tmobile s9 xda... Or simply search that and you'll find your answers