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I've been trying to hold off on rooting my new GS4, but after a few weeks, the bug finally bit me. I got the custom recovery installed, and I installed SuperSU from withing the recovery, but due to some update errors when I rebooted, I never have gained root with the factory ROM. To be honest though, I don't care if I have root in the factory ROM, I just want to wipe the facory ROM and get CM onto my new device. Since I have a custom recovery, can I just say **** it and wipe and install the latest CM nightly, or is it absolutely imperative that I gain root in the factory ROM before I wipe and install a custom ROM?
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I've been trying to hold off on rooting my new GS4, but after a few weeks, the bug finally bit me. I got the custom recovery installed, and I installed SuperSU from withing the recovery, but due to some update errors when I rebooted, I never have gained root with the factory ROM. To be honest though, I don't care if I have root in the factory ROM, I just want to wipe the facory ROM and get CM onto my new device. Since I have a custom recovery, can I just say **** it and wipe and install the latest CM nightly, or is it absolutely imperative that I gain root in the factory ROM before I wipe and install a custom ROM?
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What are you on 4.2.2 or 4.3?
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galaxys3man30 said:
What are you on 4.2.2 or 4.3?
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4.2.2
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4.2.2
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I'm assuming ur on MF9 OK now you should have rooted first before recovery you can follow the video from www.qbking77.com on how to root MF9 but to answer your question I think you have to be rooted to flash any rom but it don't make sense you can't flash a recovery without being rooted it's weird that you have custom recovery and not rooted do you have super user app on ur phone?
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I'm assuming ur on MF9 OK now you should have rooted first before recovery you can follow the video from www.qbking77.com on how to root MF9 but to answer your question I think you have to be rooted to flash any rom but it don't make sense you can't flash a recovery without being rooted it's weird that you have custom recovery and not rooted do you have super user app on ur phone?
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Maybe it'd be more accurate to say that I can't get SuperSU working. I used Odin to flash a custom recovery, booted into custom recovery, flashed SuperSU, rebooted, but instead of launching SuperSU first, I updated SuperSU through Google Play. I then ran SuperSU and it couldn't install the binaries, realizing that I probably shouldn't have updated SuperSU before running it first, I uninstalled the update, then ran SuperSU, but it still cannot install the needed binaries, and since I was never able to get SuperSU working properly in the first place, I cannot gain access to /system to remove the SuperSU apk and try again. So I'm hoping that since I don't even care about TouchWIZ, I just want to get CM up and running, I can just boot into recovery, wipe everything and then flash CM.
I don't think you can do that without bonking ur phone need to get and cf root so it will install the root binaries on ur phone SuperSU will work without ur running cf root it will not work that's why ur getting the error can't install binaries that's cuz ur not rooted
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41743595
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Go there and Odin that and then you will be rooted and u can in the binaries then buddy you don't have to open the app and update it can update from play store just fine
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galaxys3man30 said:
I don't think you can do that without bonking ur phone need to get and cf root so it will install the root binaries on ur phone SuperSU will work without ur running cf root it will not work that's why ur getting the error can't install binaries that's cuz ur not rooted
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41743595
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Go there and Odin that and then you will be rooted and u can in the binaries then buddy you don't have to open the app and update it can update from play store just fine
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Ok, thanks. I'll give that a shot. Is it going to cause a problem though that I've already flashed SuperSU, or will CF-Auto-Root just overwrite.
And on an unrelated topic, I've seen multiple times now while researching rooting the GS4 people saying to make a special backup of the efs folder to backup your IMEI info. I've rooted many devices now (Nexus One, Epic 4G Touch, Captivate, One X, original Galaxy Tab for Sprint) and I've never seen mention of making a special backup of the efs folder. Is this something new for LTE devices or what?
garfnodie said:
Ok, thanks. I'll give that a shot. Is it going to cause a problem though that I've already flashed SuperSU, or will CF-Auto-Root just overwrite.
And on an unrelated topic, I've seen multiple times now while researching rooting the GS4 people saying to make a special backup of the efs folder to backup your IMEI info. I've rooted many devices now (Nexus One, Epic 4G Touch, Captivate, One X, original Galaxy Tab for Sprint) and I've never seen mention of making a special backup of the efs folder. Is this something new for LTE devices or what?
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Yea it will override the SuperSU u have and yes I seen people talk about it before it's just incase you might lose your imei number but it's rare just a safe back up
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galaxys3man30 said:
Yea it will override the SuperSU u have and yes I seen people talk about it before it's just incase you might lose your imei number but it's rare just a safe back up
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Awesome, that worked like a charm, but since that uses a stock recovery, I now need to get a custom recovery back onto the device, and that's easy. However, I remember when I first got my Epic 4G Touch, if I wanted to flash a custom ROM, I had to first extract the kernel out of the ROM, flash the ROM, then flash the kernel, then reboot. Eventually this was fixed so all you had to do what just flash the ROM and reboot and you were good to go. Will I need to flash the kernel separately with this phone as well?
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Awesome, that worked like a charm, but since that uses a stock recovery, I now need to get a custom recovery back onto the device, and that's easy. However, I remember when I first got my Epic 4G Touch, if I wanted to flash a custom ROM, I had to first extract the kernel out of the ROM, flash the ROM, then flash the kernel, then reboot. Eventually this was fixed so all you had to do what just flash the ROM and reboot and you were good to go. Will I need to flash the kernel separately with this phone as well?
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No not that I know of buddy I always flash them all in the same package buddy never had to separate the kernel to flash anything so you should good flashing everything all in the same package but I'm sure whatever rom you run they will it op if you have to do that buddy
Hi, all i have all of the files you need to make your Galaxy S4 LIKE new (software wise) if you are familiar with odin and know which file goes where then use these files to un-brick or go back to comprlete stock.
this will also fix your recovery if you were someone like me who flashed twrp (dumb idea) it fixes it
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxvbskbifwY4d2ZiOEFfLVpHVW8/edit?usp=sharing
good luck and hope you can fix your phone with these files
PS IF THE HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED SORRY BUT THIS IS A NEWER POST AND I KNOW THEY WORK AND ITS NOT A SCAM.
if you want a custom rom on your phone........if your bricked your phone trying to do that don't look further
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
that is the thread for roms and safestrap for noobs
im not responsible if you destroy your phone...........
Never mind
hmmmm
jd1639 said:
Never mind
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whats the never mind for.......ill delete it if you want..
DyslexicTurtle said:
Hi, all i have all of the files you need to make your Galaxy S4 LIKE new (software wise) if you are familiar with odin and know which file goes where then use these files to un-brick or go back to comprlete stock.
this will also fix your recovery if you were someone like me who flashed twrp (dumb idea) it fixes it
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxvbskbifwY4d2ZiOEFfLVpHVW8/edit?usp=sharing
good luck and hope you can fix your phone with these files
PS IF THE HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED SORRY BUT THIS IS A NEWER POST AND I KNOW THEY WORK AND ITS NOT A SCAM.
if you want a custom rom on your phone........if your bricked your phone trying to do that don't look further
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
that is the thread for roms and safestrap for noobs
im not responsible if you destroy your phone...........
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Thanks for the post - I do have a question, and I apologize if this has already been answered. I got my S4 before the MF3 update. I basically locked it down, and have a custom recovery and it's rooted but stuck in MDL. This means that I never had the OTA upgrade and it never blew that weird fuse. If I odin these tar images onto my phone in its current state, is that safe? I see that there are now processes I can use to re-root my phone and then safestrap into a custom recovery. But since I never had the official MF3 update which blows the fuse permanently, will this not work? Anyone know? Maybe I should just wait for 4.3? Any help or direction is appreciated.
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No your fine where you are just don't do an ota update and safestrap is only meant for mf3 I think u said that you have cwm....that's great don't get ride of it once you get rid of cwm and root and do the ota update then you can use safestrap but u don't need this...you don't need anything on this thread
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It works everyone...these files are perfect.im back to stock and rooting again.thanks again dyslexic
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Don't do the update stay rooted with cwm.
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no problem
jasas212 said:
It works everyone...these files are perfect.im back to stock and rooting again.thanks again dyslexic
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Don't do the update stay rooted with cwm.
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no problem i hope other people find this useful
Hello XDA, I am new to Android "modding". I've been a long time Apple user and stopped since the iPhone 4S launched. Ever since then I've only had Android phones and loved them however I never had the time to actually "mod" the phones. I used to always Jailbreak my iPhones/Unlock, etc. However, now I want to start theming my Note 3. Specifically I want to apply the Samsung Galaxy S5 theme which are posted in the theme section of the Note 3. The problem is that when I download the .apk and install it, nothing happens. I assume my phone has to be rooted or something? Anyways, if you guys can walk me through this I'd really appreciate it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672083
My current firmware:
Kit Kat 4.4.2 STOCK.
Thank you for reading!
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Hello XDA, I am new to Android "modding". I've been a long time Apple user and stopped since the iPhone 4S launched. Ever since then I've only had Android phones and loved them however I never had the time to actually "mod" the phones. I used to always Jailbreak my iPhones/Unlock, etc. However, now I want to start theming my Note 3. Specifically I want to apply the Samsung Galaxy S5 theme which are posted in the theme section of the Note 3. The problem is that when I download the .apk and install it, nothing happens. I assume my phone has to be rooted or something? Anyways, if you guys can walk me through this I'd really appreciate it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672083
My current firmware:
Kit Kat 4.4.2 STOCK.
Thank you for reading!
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If you want to theme, your firmware must be deodexed and rooted and as you stated, you are on stock firmware.
IzArsha said:
If you want to theme, your firmware must be deodexed and rooted and as you stated, you are on stock firmware.
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Oh gotcha, is there a sticky thread anywhere that teaches you to root a phone / deodexed it? I can't really seem to find it anywhere. Plus is my current 4.4.2 firmware rootable?
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Oh gotcha, is there a sticky thread anywhere that teaches you to root a phone / deodexed it? I can't really seem to find it anywhere. Plus is my current 4.4.2 firmware rootable?
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Yes KitKat is rootable on SM-N9005. Please keep in mind, it will trigger your knox 0x1. All useful thread would be at note 3 general thread. I only know an easy way for me to get deodexed firmware because i cant find any deodexed stock note 3 prerooted firmware. Use custom roms as custom roms offer deodexed firmware and rooted. So you have to use any custom rom of your choice located at note 3 android development thread.
First, before you do this, you might want to root your devices go to this thread >>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
Second, after you rooted your devices dont worry for the warning at your bootloader.
Third, Flash ClockWorkMod i prefer this >>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567283
Fourth, Download Custom Roms. Make sure to read their changelog and instruction on how to flash >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development
Fifth, Flash Custom Rom on CWM
Sixth, Configure your rom
Seventh, Install the theme.
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IzArsha said:
Yes KitKat is rootable on SM-N9005. Please keep in mind, it will trigger your knox 0x1. All useful thread would be at note 3 general thread. I only know an easy way for me to get deodexed firmware because i cant find any deodexed stock note 3 prerooted firmware. Use custom roms as custom roms offer deodexed firmware and rooted. So you have to use any custom rom of your choice located at note 3 android development thread.
First, before you do this, you might want to root your devices go to this thread >>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
Second, after you rooted your devices dont worry for the warning at your bootloader.
Third, Flash ClockWorkMod i prefer this >>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567283
Fourth, Download Custom Roms. Make sure to read their changelog and instruction on how to flash >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development
Fifth, Flash Custom Rom on CWM
Sixth, Configure your rom
Seventh, Install the theme.
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Is this instruction helping you a bit? If not, ask me, i'll be glad to help.
IzArsha said:
Yes KitKat is rootable on SM-N9005. Please keep in mind, it will trigger your knox 0x1. All useful thread would be at note 3 general thread. I only know an easy way for me to get deodexed firmware because i cant find any deodexed stock note 3 prerooted firmware. Use custom roms as custom roms offer deodexed firmware and rooted. So you have to use any custom rom of your choice located at note 3 android development thread.
First, before you do this, you might want to root your devices go to this thread >>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
Second, after you rooted your devices dont worry for the warning at your bootloader.
Third, Flash ClockWorkMod i prefer this >>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567283
Fourth, Download Custom Roms. Make sure to read their changelog and instruction on how to flash >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development
Fifth, Flash Custom Rom on CWM
Sixth, Configure your rom
Seventh, Install the theme.
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Is this instruction helping you a bit? If not, ask me, i'll be glad to help.
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Crap. I'm in the wrong section then. I have the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
IzArsha said:
If you want to theme, your firmware must be deodexed and rooted and as you stated, you are on stock firmware.
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You dont need a deodexed Firmware for theming
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k3u said:
Crap. I'm in the wrong section then. I have the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
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I would recommend you autoroot chainfire (but you must search the Files specially for your Phone.. After root try the xposed framework (can be found here) and install wanam xposed Modul.. You can theme your Phone without Flash a custom recovery or a deodexed Firmware
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile
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So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
If you need to ask these questions you should not have rooted. Look in the general forum.
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jd1639 said:
If you need to ask these questions you should not have rooted. Look in the general forum.
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I freely admit that I'm new to this, so no reason to point that out. There are other reasons to root besides flashing custom ROMs, and I don't see any reason why I shouldn't have rooted. Every time I look through threads for my build, people just say that it can't be rooted (which is obviously no longer the case, since I'm successfully rooted). I just want to know what kind of capabilities I should look into, and as I understand it, the best way to do that and start tinkering is by using Safestrap.
Safestrap will allow you to flash touch wiz based roms. What firmware are you on?
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jd1639 said:
Safestrap will allow you to flash touch wiz based roms. What firmware are you on?
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I'm running 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0-1125940.
go4bacon said:
I'm running 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0-1125940.
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What's your baseband?
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What's your baseband?
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I think it's I337UCUFNC1.
go4bacon said:
I think it's I337UCUFNC1.
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You're on nc1 firmware. Look for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
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go4bacon said:
So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
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Safestrap 3.72...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udgft6eu2d0fv8r/Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
Make sure you read read read.
After flashing a rom such as Goldeneye inrecovery dont reboot system go back to the home and flash the proper kernel modules and super user.zip. If on golden eye..As far as i know you cannot flash custom kernels
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Safestrap 3.72...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udgft6eu2d0fv8r/Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
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This is so frustrating. I installed the .apk successfully, but tapping "Install Recovery" doesn't seem to work. I get a "Installation Complete" pop-up, but it still shows as uninstalled and I can't boot into SS. I haven't heard of anyone having this problem before.
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So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
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As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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go4bacon said:
This is so frustrating. I installed the .apk successfully, but tapping "Install Recovery" doesn't seem to work. I get a "Installation Complete" pop-up, but it still shows as uninstalled and I can't boot into SS. I haven't heard of anyone having this problem before.
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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spirodave said:
As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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These are links .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 this is for Nb1_Stock_Rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 this is to downgrade
If all else fails then downgrade and get to stockrootednb1. You should have no issues using safestrap with NB1
spirodave said:
As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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These are links .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 this is for Nb1_Stock_Rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 this is to downgrade
If all else fails then downgrade and get to stockrootednb1. You should have no issues using safestrap with NB1
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Lmfao or you could get SELinux Mode Changer and set to permissive and not go through any of that and safestrap will install perfectly on 4.2.2 NC1
dude52 said:
Lmfao or you could get SELinux Mode Changer and set to permissive and not go through any of that and safestrap will install perfectly on 4.2.2 NC1
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Thought NC1 was 4.4.kklmao on this end now
But good to know ..So SElinux mode changer will fix the safestrap issue on NC1 ?. could have saved me a whole night .. I have been cramming all this info in in one week bieng i just bought this device .. Gues that is what happens reading outdated threads.. Coming from a tmobile gs2 flashing world to this BS locked boot loader has been an experience .. What next your gonna tell me i can install a custom kernel to over clock with this Bl. Can I? lol..No but im serious
Hey, OP. Did you get everything working? I was curious if you got ss 3.72 working on NC1. I need to reflash my ROM (Hyperdrive RLS16) and was thinking I would update from NB1 to NC1 during the process if it was possible. Thanks.
SELinux Mode Changer fixes SafeStrap for NC1
Guedeaux said:
Hey, OP. Did you get everything working? I was curious if you got ss 3.72 working on NC1. I need to reflash my ROM (Hyperdrive RLS16) and was thinking I would update from NB1 to NC1 during the process if it was possible. Thanks.
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Works fine. Just finally rooted my S4 and TWRP backed up without having to wipe/reload/restore anything at all.
TowelRoot + Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk + ModeChanger = easy peasy Root & Restore
Hello, before now i have rooted htc my touch 4g and moto razr xt912 i have also installed a couple of roms on both those phones so i am familiar with rooting and installing roms.
But I had no idea that rooting and installing roms on galaxy s5 will be this tricky so please bear with me as i tell you guys what i know so far. So i know that geohot's towelroot apk isn't working on my phone because it is of a higher firmware right? So what i need to do is downgrade my phone to a version that makes the towelroot apk work right?
The things I'm having major issues understanding are what is samsung knox exactly? also what is the full form of NE9 and N12? I also realize that i cant install clockword mod recovery so what should i use to back up the current rom on my phone incase i mess up?
Please point out if I'm asking the wrong questions and any and all help is very much appreciated so thanks in advance.
I'm guessing your not using a dev edition s5 so your bootloader is locked and also guessing your on the nk2 build (find in settings/about phone...), correct?
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Also what is your end goal? Ex. Looking to be rooted on lollipop with the native tether app working. If so you simply need to downgrade your kernel, use towel root v3, install busy box then safestrap, update SU and re flash the kernel you started with. That will bring you right back to where you are now but with root and ability to make a back up. Detailed explanation with software links found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Just scroll down to "How to root NK2" and follow the instructions step by step. All the links for the software you need are below that. Just make sure you have a copy of the kernel you have now to flash back to after your done with the downgrade, root, and safestrap install. Also don't worry to much about screwing up Odin is going to be your new best friend and there is a copy of the original software on that page to restore your phone from a softbrick
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I'm guessing your not using a dev edition s5 so your bootloader is locked and also guessing your on the nk2 build (find in settings/about phone...), correct?
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Also what is your end goal? Ex. Looking to be rooted on lollipop with the native tether app working. If so you simply need to downgrade your kernel, use towel root v3, install busy box then safestrap, update SU and re flash the kernel you started with. That will bring you right back to where you are now but with root and ability to make a back up. Detailed explanation with software links found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Just scroll down to "How to root NK2" and follow the instructions step by step. All the links for the software you need are below that. Just make sure you have a copy of the kernel you have now to flash back to after your done with the downgrade, root, and safestrap install. Also don't worry to much about screwing up Odin is going to be your new best friend and there is a copy of the original software on that page to restore your phone from a softbrick
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Well my build appears to be n12 and yes the bootloader is locked on my verizon galaxy s5.
I'm looking to root my phone and remove all verizon apps and try the roms that are available. So how can i downgrade my kernel and back up my current rom? do i have to use odin? is there a specific version of odin software for galaxy s5?
Thanks a lot for your reply.
Start with following that link I gave you and get rooted install busy box and safestrap then up date your SU and flash back to your existing kernel make a backup and you can go from there with no fear ...
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Mad.Matt said:
Start with following that link I gave you and get rooted install busy box and safestrap then up date your SU and flash back to your existing kernel make a backup and you can go from there with no fear ...
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The correct order would be get root with towelroot, install supersu from playstore, update it's binaries. Reboot, then install busybody and lastly safestrap.
Yes and no I prefer to use safestrap to install the SU update rather than playstore which you will find in the instructions I provided with the link ... just follow them explicitly and you will find a quick and easy solution to your request ... not to mention the fight with fc you have to endeavor to do it his way ... but I digress. Don't take it from just me, follow the links instructions and ask any questions you need to along the way
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Thanks a lot for the help that was provided to me I am happy to announce that because of you guys assistance I was able to root my phone, thanks again.
Newbee with a question
Hi, I'm Maypo1, Ihope I'm not out of line in this forum,but I read it and have 1 question. I have an S5 SM-900V Kit Kat 4.4.4 with firmware ending in ANK7,because I had a fat thumb and mistakenly downloaded the first of 2 downloads to Lollypop. ? does this screw up my chances of downgrading and rooting to N12 or NGC I have already downloaded odin 3.10, and both roms from SamMobile on my laptopand am ready to try this all out.
Thank's in advance Maypo1
Maypo1 said:
Hi, I'm Maypo1, Ihope I'm not out of line in this forum,but I read it and have 1 question. I have an S5 SM-900V Kit Kat 4.4.4 with firmware ending in ANK7,because I had a fat thumb and mistakenly downloaded the first of 2 downloads to Lollypop. ? does this screw up my chances of downgrading and rooting to N12 or NGC I have already downloaded odin 3.10, and both roms from SamMobile on my laptopand am ready to try this all out.
Thank's in advance Maypo1
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I think you should create a new thread to ask a question.