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Unable to root/install custom recovery

Hey all
I have the S4 i9505 variant that I ordered from 3 uk. It is network locked to this carrier.
Im trying to root (and install a custom recovery) but the only method I have been able to try is the motochopper method (which has not worked) and I cant seem to access odin mode to root this way without having a custom recovery already installed which is something I cant seem to do unless I can put the phone into odin mode in the first place and flash the necessary files.
Can anyone please offer some assistance as I cant seem to see where im going wrong.
My ultimate goal is to have a rooted device with a custom recovery and stock rom installed with the ability to still recieve official ota updates etc if its possible? (Ota updates not that important)
Apologies for my noob explanation of the issue and if any additional info is needed please holla
I also have a live demo version of the gs4 which im trying to re flash the firmware to make this device functional but again I cant seem to access odin mode thru stock recovery.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Chris
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chriskinsella12 said:
Hey all
I have the S4 i9505 variant that I ordered from 3 uk. It is network locked to this carrier.
Im trying to root (and install a custom recovery) but the only method I have been able to try is the motochopper method (which has not worked) and I cant seem to access odin mode to root this way without having a custom recovery already installed which is something I cant seem to do unless I can put the phone into odin mode in the first place and flash the necessary files.
Can anyone please offer some assistance as I cant seem to see where im going wrong.
My ultimate goal is to have a rooted device with a custom recovery and stock rom installed with the ability to still recieve official ota updates etc if its possible? (Ota updates not that important)
Apologies for my noob explanation of the issue and if any additional info is needed please holla
I also have a live demo version of the gs4 which im trying to re flash the firmware to make this device functional but again I cant seem to access odin mode thru stock recovery.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Chris
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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CF Auto Root.
That is your answer. It will make getting root access the easiest thing you've ever done to a phone.
If you have a custom recovery I don't believe you can get OTA updates. You would have to return to stock first.
Also, what version of Android does your phoen have? If it has the latest 4.3 update you will have something called Knox that will affect anything like this that you are trying to do. Please see the KNOX information stickied thread to learn more about this.

Skipjacks said:
CF Auto Root.
That is your answer. It will make getting root access the easiest thing you've ever done to a phone.
If you have a custom recovery I don't believe you can get OTA updates. You would have to return to stock first.
Also, what version of Android does your phoen have? If it has the latest 4.3 update you will have something called Knox that will affect anything like this that you are trying to do. Please see the KNOX information stickied thread to learn more about this.
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hey Cheers for the quick reply! the problem with using cf auto is i can't seem to put the devices into download mode. so i can't flash the file using odin? the s4 is a new one on me :S
Android info:
Version: 4.2.2
Baseband: XXUBMEA
Kernel: 3.4.0-768421 [email protected] #1
Build Number: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMEA

chriskinsella12 said:
hey Cheers for the quick reply! the problem with using cf auto is i can't seem to put the devices into download mode. so i can't flash the file using odin? the s4 is a new one on me :S
Android info:
Version: 4.2.2
Baseband: XXUBMEA
Kernel: 3.4.0-768421 [email protected] #1
Build Number: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMEA
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Power off.
Hold power and volume down until it says booting download then let go.
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.

You legend....i must of sounded so dumb! so sorry and thank you.....i was trying to access it from stock recovery....its been a long week....
All the best
Chris
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things before trip knox ..

Hello
I'm on stock 4.3 with MJ7 bootloader .. and for my today is the day to trip knox and rock custom rom on it ..
I want to know what are the thing that i should do before root and install custom recovery / rom ... ???
i found this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447342
is there any thing else ??
thank you

RaDi said:
Hello
I'm on stock 4.3 with MJ7 bootloader .. and for my today is the day to trip knox and rock custom rom on it ..
I want to know what are the thing that i should do before root and install custom recovery / rom ... ???
i found this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447342
is there any thing else ??
thank you
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Only one thing once knox is tripped there's know going back

ok
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Most important, turn re-activation lock OFF..
If it's on you will have problems....

RaDi said:
Hello
I'm on stock 4.3 with MJ7 bootloader .. and for my today is the day to trip knox and rock custom rom on it ..
I want to know what are the thing that i should do before root and install custom recovery / rom ... ???
i found this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447342
is there any thing else ??
thank you
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It would have been interesting to at least try some new test in the process - for instance I have seen some intriguing reports from N900W8 models where they have apparently installed some version of xnote (custom rom pre-rooted) without tripping knox presumably by somehow using stock Samsung kernel and stock Samsung recovery (I repeat, that was THEIR claim, not mine, but more research and testing on the subject would be nice).

I'm one of those people. I installed the Mexican update, then rooted using Cf autoroot, then installed CWM and flashed X-Note with Katturbine kernel and I'm still knox 0x0 :/
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I am also on MJ7, N900t and I had have two questions if possible.
1. Do you recommend me to upgrade to kitkat then to have custom rom or just to root my 4.3 then to have a custom rom?
DrawnToLife
2. Can you please explain what you did step by step instructions to what you did, and if possible providing a link to the Mexican rom you referred to and the same CWM you used.
Thanks

DrawnToLife said:
I'm one of those people. I installed the Mexican update, then rooted using Cf autoroot, then installed CWM and flashed X-Note with Katturbine kernel and I'm still knox 0x0 :/
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That sounds very different from what I was expecting, and so far based on that I would say that it mostly seems to be a result of the N900W8 bootloader system rather than something very special that needs to be done when flashing stuff
Question specific for N900W8 - is it possible to downgrade MJ4 -> MJ1 on that phone? (since that would confirm that the W8 bootloader is quite different).

xclub_101 said:
That sounds very different from what I was expecting, and so far based on that I would say that it mostly seems to be a result of the N900W8 bootloader system rather than something very special that needs to be done when flashing stuff
Question specific for N900W8 - is it possible to downgrade MJ4 -> MJ1 on that phone? (since that would confirm that the W8 bootloader is quite different).
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No, not possible to downgrade to MJ1 even when you came from MJ1 and upgraded to MJ4.
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anameeeen said:
I am also on MJ7, N900t and I had have two questions if possible.
1. Do you recommend me to upgrade to kitkat then to have custom rom or just to root my 4.3 then to have a custom rom?
DrawnToLife
2. Can you please explain what you did step by step instructions to what you did, and if possible providing a link to the Mexican rom you referred to and the same CWM you used.
Thanks
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I followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618633

[Q] Bootloader unlock Galaxy s4 sgh-i337 4.4.2 kitkat

I rooted my galaxy s4 sgh-i337 runing android 4.4.2 today using towel root. It is an apk you install and will root any phone with 4.4.2 or lower. Well I tried flashing clockworkmod but when it restarts a message from at&t comes up saying that unauthorize software is trying to install on phone. So I think that means the bootloader is locked. How do I unlock it so I can flash CWM and perform a nandroid backup. Then I want to install custom roms. I know alot of people were looking for 4.4.2 root for s4 so might want to post another thread about towel root. towelroot .com

patstar5 said:
I rooted my galaxy s4 sgh-i337 runing android 4.4.2 today using towel root. It is an apk you install and will root any phone with 4.4.2 or lower. Well I tried flashing clockworkmod but when it restarts a message from at&t comes up saying that unauthorize software is trying to install on phone. So I think that means the bootloader is locked. How do I unlock it so I can flash CWM and perform a nandroid backup. Then I want to install custom roms. I know alot of people were looking for 4.4.2 root for s4 so might want to post another thread about towel root. towelroot .com
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You CANNOT install CWM or TWRP. You will need to use SafeStrap recovery. Read up about it, as I have the older Loki bypass and don't need/use towelroot or safestrap.
With safestrap you are limited to flashing Touchwiz based roms. You can flash modems. You CANNOT flash kernels.
Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337

RockRatt said:
You CANNOT install CWM or TWRP. You will need to use SafeStrap recovery. Read up about it, as I have the older Loki bypass and don't need/use towelroot or safestrap.
With safestrap you are limited to flashing Touchwiz based roms. You can flash modems. You CANNOT flash kernels.
Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337
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So I can't use cyanogenmod, aosp, aopk, or pacman roms?

patstar5 said:
So I can't use cyanogenmod, aosp, aopk, or pacman roms?
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There's one partially working Google Play edition rom, but otherwise, no.

This makes me truly sad. I was so looking forward to possibly flashing these ROMS and now...I have to get it my time machine and go backwards lol whenever I find the time to figure the downgrading thing out. Sounds to me like I'll be happier when I do find the time.
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There is no way going back to the older bootloader. The only way to go back would be to find an older S4 on eBay etc. with the old BL
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patstar5 said:
I rooted my galaxy s4 sgh-i337 runing android 4.4.2 today using towel root. It is an apk you install and will root any phone with 4.4.2 or lower. Well I tried flashing clockworkmod but when it restarts a message from at&t comes up saying that unauthorize software is trying to install on phone. So I think that means the bootloader is locked. How do I unlock it so I can flash CWM and perform a nandroid backup. Then I want to install custom roms. I know alot of people were looking for 4.4.2 root for s4 so might want to post another thread about towel root. towelroot .com
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All the post below are correct except being able to go back to firmware with an unlocked boot loader.. Install safestrap 3.72 and install recovery. You will get a Twrp recovery .. dont try flashing custom kernels ..It might flash but none of the setting such as overclock etc. will work .nor will you be on that kernel version afterwrds .. I guess the simple answer is no for cwm and aosp roms .. You will be only able too flash custom stock roms

Wifi issues with towelrooted gs4
First off this may not be the right place for this (first time poster), and if so, either please help me in finding the right forum or forgive my ignorance.
I rooted my galaxy s4 today, and I have found that when I am trying to use wifi I am unable to connect to some pages. Using chrome I am unable to load google.com, or google anything directly from the search bar. And the app imgur also doesn't load whilst on wifi, but if I switch to my cell network they load just fine. If I had unlimited data of course this would not be an issue, but that is not the case and therefore I come to this forum and hope that someone can help me out!
My s4 is an at&t i337. I would amazingly, greatly appreciate any help!
Much thanks in advance!

lost recovery with unlocked bootloader
Hello,
longtime flasher here, not as familiar with gs4.
My girl has a sgh-i337 that has been bootloader unlocked since day one. Been on TWRP and slim rom the whole time too.
I was wiping Cache, Dalvik Cache, and System prior to doing a rom update and TWRP glitched out while updating partition after the final wipe operation. Screen went black. Boots to download mode only.Will not boot rom (as system was wiped) but shows the samsung custom unlocked logo. When in download (odin) mode, I see product name: sgh-1337, Current Binary: Samsung Official, System Status: Custom CSB_OEM_LSB: 0x30 Write Protection: enable
universal android toolkit will not show device connected so Installation of custom recovery through toolkit fails. ADB will not show device connected. ODIN will show device connected, though.
To recover with odin, can I flash the I337UCUAMDL from sammobile and retain unlocked bootloader?
Thanks for any and all help.

What is the bootloader version you need to unlock? I have 4.2.2 Red ATT S4, Baseband Version : I337UCUAMF3 / BUILD: JDQ39 , if i was able to unlock how would i go about doing so? I was hoping i could do something with Loki if not? How does Loki work exactly as well?

Congrats, you just voided your warranty. It will be 0x1 instead of 0x0.
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Just FYI for you guys hijacking the thread. It is usually better for you if you start your own thread. Most people skim these threads and may lose track of who they were helping or give bad info to you thinking they were replying to the original question. Or, just skip the thread if they don't think the OP tiltle interests them.
You will get more direct answers and quicker help if you do. Or try to post here--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320430
Just trying to get you faster and more accurate responses--:good:

How did you root S4?
patstar5 said:
I rooted my galaxy s4 sgh-i337 runing android 4.4.2 today using towel root. It is an apk you install and will root any phone with 4.4.2 or lower. Well I tried flashing clockworkmod but when it restarts a message from at&t comes up saying that unauthorize software is trying to install on phone. So I think that means the bootloader is locked. How do I unlock it so I can flash CWM and perform a nandroid backup. Then I want to install custom roms. I know alot of people were looking for 4.4.2 root for s4 so might want to post another thread about towel root. towelroot .com
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How did you root your galaxy? I've been trying for two days now and no matter what I try to do it never works, fortunately I haven't bricked my phone but I feel like it's only a matter of time! I have a:
Samsung SGH-I337 for AT&T
4.4.2
Baseband Version: I337UCUFNI1
Kernel version: 3.4.0 Sep. 4th
Security software version v1.0 Release 2

th3doorMATT said:
How did you root your galaxy? I've been trying for two days now and no matter what I try to do it never works, fortunately I haven't bricked my phone but I feel like it's only a matter of time! I have a:
Samsung SGH-I337 for AT&T
4.4.2
Baseband Version: I337UCUFNI1
Kernel version: 3.4.0 Sep. 4th
Security software version v1.0 Release 2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55537351
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Using Odin 3.10
jd1639 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55537351
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I've tried using other methods I'm not home to try this one out but every time I've connected my phone to Odin the COM Port has always been blue, I've never gotten it to be yellow like I've read in other guides. Any time I've tried to flash when it's blue it's failed. Any suggestions to get it yellow?

th3doorMATT said:
I've tried using other methods I'm not home to try this one out but every time I've connected my phone to Odin the COM Port has always been blue, I've never gotten it to be yellow like I've read in other guides. Any time I've tried to flash when it's blue it's failed. Any suggestions to get it yellow?
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I believe in Odin 3.09 it is blue I've always used 1.85 where it's yellow. What tar file are you trying to flash?
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jd1639 said:
I believe in Odin 3.09 it is blue I've always used 1.85 where it's yellow. What tar file are you trying to flash?
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Hmmm. I still don't know why it fails but when I get home I'll have to let you know. I've deleted several after failing. I'm sure I can find them again and I think I still have a few as well so I'll let you know.

CF Auto Root and Towelroot
jd1639 said:
I believe in Odin 3.09 it is blue I've always used 1.85 where it's yellow. What tar file are you trying to flash?
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I've used both CF Auto Root, Towelroot, and Motochopper guides and none of them have worked.
The only file I have on my computer is: philz_touch_6.08.9-jflteatt.tar.md5 as one of the files I used but that didn't work. I actually had already downloaded the files from the article you had linked but I didn't get around to it yet, I'm going to try that method out in about 15-30mins and see what happens.

It worked!
jd1639 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55537351
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Followed everything on that post and it worked! I'm rooted!
Though I'm not sure if you know about custom recoveries. I'm having issues with installing any of them and having it work. I am currently trying Safestrap and for some reason it won't install the recovery. It'll go through the process, but the state of the recovery won't change or anything.
I ultimately want to install CM11, but I'm really struggling to find a way that works!

unlocked bootloader.....
patstar5 said:
I rooted my galaxy s4 sgh-i337 runing android 4.4.2 today using towel root. It is an apk you install and will root any phone with 4.4.2 or lower. Well I tried flashing clockworkmod but when it restarts a message from at&t comes up saying that unauthorize software is trying to install on phone. So I think that means the bootloader is locked. How do I unlock it so I can flash CWM and perform a nandroid backup. Then I want to install custom roms. I know alot of people were looking for 4.4.2 root for s4 so might want to post another thread about towel root. towelroot .com
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I still can't figure how to install the .apk file from kingroot..? How do you install the file to root it..?

[Q] Root German Note 3

Hello,
I write to you from Munich / Germany.
Can anyone tell me the best way to root my Note 3 ?
Details:
SM-N9005
4.4.2
Basisbandversion: N9005XXUENB1
Kernel-Version: 3.4.0-636608
Buildnummer: KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7
I have been reading a lot here, but I am abslutely not sure which way to root I should use.
Thank you so much for your help.

As far i know there is no 100% safe way to not trigger knox flag.
I for myself just rooted using cf auto root. Worked well but triggered knox flag.
Maybe you explain what exactly are your concernes and we can try to help you more detailed.

Well as the previous poster says...there is no way on 4.2.2 to root without triggering Knox. So before rooting think about the fact that you will loose your warranty. If you are ok with that, I reccomend using Cfroot. It is safe. Worked like a charm for me. Best of luck!
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Use towelroot. It's knox safe
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Rosli59564 said:
Use towelroot. It's knox safe
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Does towelroot work with a german Galaxy Note 3 ?
SM-N9005
4.4.2
Basisbandversion: N9005XXUENB1
Kernel-Version: 3.4.0-636608
Buildnummer: KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7
I thought its only for US phones ?

.IC3M4N. said:
Well as the previous poster says...there is no way on 4.2.2 to root without triggering Knox. So before rooting think about the fact that you will loose your warranty. If you are ok with that, I reccomend using Cfroot. It is safe. Worked like a charm for me. Best of luck!
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If I use Cfroot the only problem is that I loose my warranty ? There are no other serious changes to my phone ? Can i update to a newer OS later ?

No other problems reported by users after using Cfroot. Upgrade to a newer rom after rooting is only available via odin for official firmwares or by flashing custom rom zip's under custom recovery. And I should remind you that there is no app that you can root with without triggering Knox and loosing your warranty.
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.IC3M4N. said:
And I should remind you that there is no app that you can root with without triggering Knox and loosing your warranty.
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app
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Does that mean, that towel root also triggers Knox ?

Towelroot may trigger nox did not work for me on my german note 3 tho

Ryven said:
As far i know there is no 100% safe way to not trigger knox flag.
I for myself just rooted using cf auto root. Worked well but triggered knox flag.
Maybe you explain what exactly are your concernes and we can try to help you more detailed.
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In which Thread can I read more about using cf auto root with the Note 3 ?

aprilia82 said:
Does towelroot work with a german Galaxy Note 3 ?
SM-N9005
4.4.2
Basisbandversion: N9005XXUENB1
Kernel-Version: 3.4.0-636608
Buildnummer: KOT49H.N9005XXUENB7
I thought its only for US phones ?
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No harm to try. If it doesn't work then use cf auto root.
If you flash custom recovery, knox will get tripped anyway
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You can find dozens of tutorials arround here how to cf auto root

Ryven said:
You can find dozens of tutorials arround here how to cf auto root
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Can I use this one for example ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423

Yes but follow em as if they were the words of god. Then there is not much that can go wrong

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 !

I rooted my german Note 3 with towelroot.
Now I want to sell it because I bought a Note 4.
Can I make a factory reset to erase all my data before I sell the device or will it cause any problems e.g. brick my Note
The root could stay on the phone, I don't care, but I want to erase my personal data.
I tried to find an answer but had no luck so far
Thank you very much from Germany

<<Can I make a factory reset to erase all my data before I sell the device or will it cause any problems e.g. brick my Not >>
Yes of course you can ,
Suggest you flash stock rom via Odin if you have wipe data problems .

JJEgan said:
<<Can I make a factory reset to erase all my data before I sell the device or will it cause any problems e.g. brick my Not >>
Yes of course you can ,
Suggest you flash stock rom via Odin if you have wipe data problems .
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And there is no danger of a brick or any other danger ?

aprilia82 said:
And there is no danger of a brick or any other danger ?
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If you flash the stock firmware with odin then there is no danger. You can flash the Official German 5.0 Lollipop Firmware and I am sure you will have no problem. Just make sure that you have all the drivers installed.
Mit freundlichem Gruß!

phonexpert_alex said:
If you flash the stock firmware with odin then there is no danger. You can flash the Official German 5.0 Lollipop Firmware and I am sure you will have no problem. Just make sure that you have all the drivers installed.
Mit freundlichem Gruß!
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Thank you very much!
Is there an easy, safe tutorial to flash Lollipop with odin?
I just would need the link to read about it.
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[Q] Help needed for rooting SM-G900H

Hello Guys i have updated my phone earlier with 4.4.2 Based Version is G900HXXU1ANG3. Well now i am trying to root it using towelroot but it's not working. Actually i wan't to know is there any other solution or one click root app ? Please help

omerabbas01 said:
my phone earlier with 4.4.2 Based Version is G900HXXU1ANG3. Well now i am trying to root it using towelroot but it's not working. Actually i wan't to know is there any other solution or one click root app ?
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If you had looked at existing threads, you would have found that CF Autoroot is recommended for Exynos handsets. So choose the CF Autoroot file for the 900H.
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