Buying S4 What to do first? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys
Getting the S4 in a week (maybe 2) and wondered what I should do first before I transfer data over etc.
I want to root my phone so that would be my first objective. What is the best way?
Re the bloatware, is it easily removed as yet and what is worth keeping and not keeping.
For now I would like to keep the rom as it comes (if possible) until such time I choose to change it.
Thanks for your help and advice!

choccy31 said:
Hi guys
Getting the S4 in a week (maybe 2) and wondered what I should do first before I transfer data over etc.
I want to root my phone so that would be my first objective. What is the best way?
Re the bloatware, is it easily removed as yet and what is worth keeping and not keeping.
For now I would like to keep the rom as it comes (if possible) until such time I choose to change it.
Thanks for your help and advice!
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I'll suggest you do a full system backup. Just in case you encounter some problem during rooting, you can always restore back to the backup.
- First of all, enter download mode and flash custom recovery using Odin. I recommend using Philz Touch Recovery.
- Make sure flash is success.
- Boot into custom recovery and do a nandroid backup.

choccy31 said:
Hi guys
Getting the S4 in a week (maybe 2) and wondered what I should do first before I transfer data over etc.
I want to root my phone so that would be my first objective. What is the best way?
Re the bloatware, is it easily removed as yet and what is worth keeping and not keeping.
For now I would like to keep the rom as it comes (if possible) until such time I choose to change it.
Thanks for your help and advice!
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Hi,
Look HERE
Lots of useful links and threads.

lzk123 said:
I'll suggest you do a full system backup. Just in case you encounter some problem during rooting, you can always restore back to the backup.
- First of all, enter download mode and flash custom recovery using Odin. I recommend using Philz Touch Recovery.
- Make sure flash is success.
- Boot into custom recovery and do a nandroid backup.
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How do you do full system backup?? Did you mean full system image? So If i F#ck up something I could restore it completely?
Thanks

ongbac said:
How do you do full system backup?? Did you mean full system image? So If i F#ck up something I could restore it completely?
Thanks
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Hi,
It is called a "Nandroid"
In a custom recovery,you will find it in the "Backup/Restore" section.

ongbac said:
How do you do full system backup?? Did you mean full system image? So If i F#ck up something I could restore it completely?
Thanks
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Full system backup. Yes you can restore it. Philz Touch Recovery

Thanks Guys.

hould be geing the S4 this weekend!
Any further updates / advice for me to start with from opening box etc?

Ok
Need to make my sim a micro one. Anyone help on best way to do?

this is what i did 3 days ago when i got my s4:
- power on
- factory reset with format usb storage
- connect to pc and check for software updates with kies
- if it finds any updates do update
- factory reset with format usb storage
- insert sim card (and sd card)
- done
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choccy31 said:
Ok
Need to make my sim a micro one. Anyone help on best way to do?
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Hi,
Ask your carrier to send you one.

Root and backup your EFS file first.:cyclops:

1)You can root but dont flash custom rom. There is no way to recover/ no stock rom that is 100% failproof. There is an update to mf3 so you need to update and then use the "new root method for att mf3".
2) exchanging files is going to be different. Wheen you plug in the phone, no usb data switcher on 4.2.2. Use samsung link
3) buy an otg cable
4)buy an otterbox
5) fill the phone with apps from 4shared
6) recommend playing with sensor apps because there are many sensors on this thing
I'll add as I think about it.
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Important: try not to update and keep mdl and root that way and stop auto updates.
There is a way to root with mf3 if you still want ota updates from att to remain
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pv_insight said:
1)You can root but dont flash custom rom. There is no way to recover/ no stock rom that is 100% failproof. There is an update to mf3 so you need to update and then use the "new root method for att mf3".
2) exchanging files is going to be different. Wheen you plug in the phone, no usb data switcher on 4.2.2. Use samsung link
3) buy an otg cable
4)buy an otterbox
5) fill the phone with apps from 4shared
6) recommend playing with sensor apps because there are many sensors on this thing
I'll add as I think about it.
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Important: try not to update and keep mdl and root that way and stop auto updates.
There is a way to root with mf3 if you still want ota updates from att to remain
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1,4, 5, 6 ????????????????????????????????

Hi Guys
I'm going to update to any new firmware or android version that shows up over the air.
Then look to root afterwards.
That should be ok right?
UK Samsung.

malybru said:
Hi,
Ask your carrier to send you one.
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They charge £10 for it. Gonna cut it myself.

choccy31 said:
They charge £10 for it. Gonna cut it myself.
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Hi,
WHAT!!
Daylight robbery.

choccy31 said:
They charge £10 for it. Gonna cut it myself.
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Who is the provider, please??

Andorus said:
Who is the provider, please??
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TMobile UK.

pv_insight said:
1)You can root but dont flash custom rom. There is no way to recover/ no stock rom that is 100% failproof. There is an update to mf3 so you need to update and then use the "new root method for att mf3".
2) exchanging files is going to be different. Wheen you plug in the phone, no usb data switcher on 4.2.2. Use samsung link
3) buy an otg cable
4)buy an otterbox
5) fill the phone with apps from 4shared
6) recommend playing with sensor apps because there are many sensors on this thing
I'll add as I think about it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 05:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:01 AM ----------
Important: try not to update and keep mdl and root that way and stop auto updates.
There is a way to root with mf3 if you still want ota updates from att to remain
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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Whats this all about???
Why cant S4 connect to PC?
I need my USB to work!

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CWM + ROOT

This guide is no more. Due to the fact that seedrom193 had a guide made before this but with missing file issue, I did this one
to provide an easy way with more than one option.
seedrom193 fixed his guide now so I deleted this as I promised.
I leave the thread still existing for now. There might be some usefull info for someone to find.
Thank you.
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This is exactly like my tutorial plz don't spam man....
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
seedrom193 said:
This is exactly like my tutorial plz don't spam man....
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
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Oh, sorry. I looked over a few of those root guides and some of them had missing links and one wasn't totaly complete I think, so I just thought
I'll do a quick guide on how to get everything in five mins.
I think it was yours who had missing files.
Get yours fixed and I'll delete this :good: No problems bro.
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Ok my mate fixed it and tomorrow gonna work on the image issue (maybe I will upload them to other host) and add a play store link to triangle away
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147852
To check it out
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
seedrom193 said:
Ok my mate fixed it and tomorrow gonna work on the image issue (maybe I will upload them to other host) and add a play store link to triangle away
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
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To check it out
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
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First file still missing, and supersu wont be seen in app-drawer unless you download it from play as well.
Every app who wants su will just hang unless you do that because you cant grant or deny access.
I made total unroot today to figure this out, and that was what I came up with. Everything else failed.
About pictures - You can upload them directly to xda. No need to use another host.
Updated with "recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar" & "openrecovery-twrp-2.4.2.0-golden.tar"
tys0n said:
Updated with "recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar" & "openrecovery-twrp-2.4.2.0-golden.tar"
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Hi Tys0n and thank you for this.
Is the recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar file the official one from CLOCKWORKMOD?
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quendil said:
Hi Tys0n and thank you for this.
Is the recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar file the official one from CLOCKWORKMOD?
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Yes, it's the official one
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.
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Drivers please ..
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21Kevin-AJ said:
Drivers please ..
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http://d-h.st/wS4
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Thank you. Tried some guides this was the easiest one.
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1st post added link to complete guide on how to use CWM.
Thanks for the SuperSU file for CWM.
I'm not sure if I did something wrong but when I rebooted the phone in 'download mode' it's stuck, saying "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!". What do I do now? I tried running Odin3 but it just said successful but I'm not sure if anything happened.
Update: I noticed that Odin doesn't recognize my drive so I guess it's just stuck in that 'download mode' and I think I know why. I read that the IMEI needs to be recognized and while this was probably not a smart move I followed this guide to root the phone before I put in my SIM card because I have to break it loose and after that I can't use it in my old phone. Question is, what the hell do I do now? Since it says I can't reboot it and I can't use Odin it's a bit of a dilemma.
Update 2: Nevermind, I had forgotten to update USB drivers and then reboot. Question, is it possible to continue without TriangleAway? They warned about potential bricking the phone and I'm not planning on flashing any ROMs at the moment.
Mnvok56 said:
I'm not sure if I did something wrong but when I rebooted the phone in 'download mode' it's stuck, saying "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!". What do I do now? I tried running Odin3 but it just said successful but I'm not sure if anything happened.
Update: I noticed that Odin doesn't recognize my drive so I guess it's just stuck in that 'download mode' and I think I know why. I read that the IMEI needs to be recognized and while this was probably not a smart move I followed this guide to root the phone before I put in my SIM card because I have to break it loose and after that I can't use it in my old phone. Question is, what the hell do I do now? Since it says I can't reboot it and I can't use Odin it's a bit of a dilemma.
Update 2: Nevermind, I had forgotten to update USB drivers and then reboot. Question, is it possible to continue without TriangleAway? They warned about potential bricking the phone and I'm not planning on flashing any ROMs at the moment.
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Make sure to go to google playstore and download SuperSU and update it, afterwards just download Triangle Away and use it. I rooted my phone 2 days ago and everything is perfect.
serophia said:
Make sure to go to google playstore and download SuperSU and update it, afterwards just download Triangle Away and use it. I rooted my phone 2 days ago and everything is perfect.
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Yes but I don't want the risk of bricking the phone. Assuming I don't get a power outage during activation with TriangleAway there's minimal chance that something gets screwed up?
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It works, takes like 1 minute.
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I forgot to mention that the triangle hasn't appeared for me. Is it even needed then?
Mnvok56 said:
I forgot to mention that the triangle hasn't appeared for me. Is it even needed then?
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No, it's not needed then but are you sure? Did you flash firmware or recovery?
On this phone you don't get a triangle on boot, but it's seen only in download mode.
tys0n said:
No, it's not needed then but are you sure? Did you flash firmware or recovery?
On this phone you don't get a triangle on boot, but it's seen only in download mode.
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I flashed it with CWM then rooted according to the guide, I don't think I know the difference between firmware or recovery.
Anyway, I haven't booted into download mode again to see as last time I could restart the phone so what do I need to do once I'm there to reboot again to normal mode in case I only want to see if the triangle is there?

[Q] General Questions

Hello,
I have a NEVER ROOTED Motorola Droid Razr M XT709
In the end all I want to do is use my SD card to store app stuff, just the data would be acceptable ( entire thing would be best ). I am figuring I need to root my device to be able to do this but before I did I wanted to make sure I was capable of rooting it and UNrooting it as well. Here is a link to a screen shot from my phone with it's basic specs displayed under Settings > About Phone : https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16564468/Screenshot_2013-11-23-09-44-00.png
So...
Can I move apps or app data to SD without rooting? If so, how? If not...
Can I root? If so, what would be the safest method?
Can I unroot? If so, what is the safest method?
Thanks!
-Reiz
I hit a button accidentally while playing a game and got an ota. Posted link to new stats after ota
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eo11d9gqkbbltss/2013-11-23 16.20.04.png
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Unfortunately, I can't open your links at work, but I did see your first pic last night and on that version, you would have been able to root. If you took the latest update, then you can't root it.
RikRong said:
Unfortunately, I can't open your links at work, but I did see your first pic last night and on that version, you would have been able to root. If you took the latest update, then you can't root it.
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Is there any way to roll back on the OTA?
Reizvoller said:
Is there any way to roll back on the OTA?
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Not if your bootloader is locked.
RikRong said:
Not if your bootloader is locked.
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So essentially, even if I did a 'hard reset' , I am still boned?
Reizvoller said:
So essentially, even if I did a 'hard reset' , I am still boned?
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I would assume that you're talking about a factory reset? Yes, you are boned, it will only revert back to the latest OTA, which you just did.

[Q] How do i unlock my bootloader for the at&t samsung galaxy s4

I need to unroot my bootloader to get the app triangle app and reset my binary counter to unroot my phone
Kraxio said:
I need to unroot my bootloader to get the app triangle app and reset my binary counter to unroot my phone
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This makes absolutely no sense. Please explain what you need in proper terms otherwise no one will be able to help you. Also, you might want to read the pinned threads in the general and q&a sections to help you better understand terms and definitions. Good luck.
Kraxio said:
I need to unroot my bootloader to get the app triangle app and reset my binary counter to unroot my phone
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...I read this post 5 times trying to figure out exactly what you want to do, or even think you can do! Honestly if you don't know anything about rooting then this particular phone will end up as a brick. The bootloader is locked on AT&T S4. No way around it unless you are NOT on MF3 or later... Is your phone actually rooted?? You can't reset the counter anyway.
scott14719 said:
This makes absolutely no sense. Please explain what you need in proper terms otherwise no one will be able to help you. Also, you might want to read the pinned threads in the general and q&a sections to help you better understand terms and definitions. Good luck.
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ok i dont want to sound rude but dude we have the same phone and you seem to have it rooted! please please help me i have like 8 threads open in my browser while downloading like 12 things that i was told to download but its just too much for me to do by myself! i did a root before on an s3 and i ended up with a bricked phone for 3 days until i finally fixed it! this time around i dont have a backup phone that i can use if i screw this up and also my brother wants to do his phone too but he said he will give it to me once i can show him that i have CM working properly on my phone.
i have an i337 32 gb with fnb1 on it. from what i heard i have to down grade and then root and then some other complicated stuff that i need visuals to learn and understand. or at least someone willing to help me!
please if you can ill be waiting
You won't be able to get CM on your phone. Search safe strap.
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Aiowire said:
ok i dont want to sound rude but dude we have the same phone and you seem to have it rooted! please please help me i have like 8 threads open in my browser while downloading like 12 things that i was told to download but its just too much for me to do by myself! i did a root before on an s3 and i ended up with a bricked phone for 3 days until i finally fixed it! this time around i dont have a backup phone that i can use if i screw this up and also my brother wants to do his phone too but he said he will give it to me once i can show him that i have CM working properly on my phone.
i have an i337 32 gb with fnb1 on it. from what i heard i have to down grade and then root and then some other complicated stuff that i need visuals to learn and understand. or at least someone willing to help me!
please if you can ill be waiting
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The bootloader is locked on our phone. You wont be able to downgrade your firmware. What firmware are you current on? I can exlain to you how to get back to stock and rooted with Safestrap and the TWRP version that works for it.
Kraxio said:
I need to unroot my bootloader to get the app triangle app and reset my binary counter to unroot my phone
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
Everything you need should be here.
megamanDJ said:
The bootloader is locked on our phone. You wont be able to downgrade your firmware. What firmware are you current on? I can exlain to you how to get back to stock and rooted with Safestrap and the TWRP version that works for it.
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If you need a walkthrough ill help you with it.
megamanDJ said:
If you need a walkthrough ill help you with it.
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I'm hoping this is everything you need?
Aiowire said:
I'm hoping this is everything you need?
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Start by reading this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360 Then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
Sent from my Nexus 5
jd1639 said:
Start by reading this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360 Then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
Sent from my Nexus 5
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seen these thread and downloaded everything just dont know ho to go about doing it, like i know what going in the pit but which one goes in the ab
ahh scratch that lol
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jd1639 said:
Start by reading this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360 Then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
Sent from my Nexus 5
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yayy i got it all now how do i install cm
Aiowire said:
seen these thread and downloaded everything just dont know ho to go about doing it, like i know what going in the pit but which one goes in the ab
ahh scratch that lol
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yayy i got it all now how do i install cm
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The recovery that works with Safestrap is TWRP. And depending on which firmware you just flashed it will either be version that is specific for that firmware. Do you have Safestrap installed yet?
Aiowire said:
seen these thread and downloaded everything just dont know ho to go about doing it, like i know what going in the pit but which one goes in the ab
ahh scratch that lol
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yayy i got it all now how do i install cm
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You can't install cm, only twrp based roms
jd1639 said:
You can't install cm, only twrp based roms
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ok so i got everything working and i followed the directions to get hyperdrive and the phone. they mentioned that it would take like 10 mins to boot up all the way but its been like 30 mins and its stuck on a samsung screen that has the unlock icon that says custom..did i do something wrong? i followed the directions to the t
Aiowire said:
ok so i got everything working and i followed the directions to get hyperdrive and the phone. they mentioned that it would take like 10 mins to boot up all the way but its been like 30 mins and its stuck on a samsung screen that has the unlock icon that says custom..did i do something wrong? i followed the directions to the t
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It should have booted past that screen before waiting the ten minutes. Can you still get in Safestrap? Sometimes you can have a bad download. Try one of the mirrors for the rom link and download again. Or you can try to wipe and flash it again. I had problems with hyperdrive when i tried using it. (Some roms just don't work on some people's phone). Can you try another rom like. Deadly Venom or Google Play? Seems most people have fewer problems getting those installed.
megamanDJ said:
It should have booted past that screen before waiting the ten minutes. Can you still get in Safestrap? Sometimes you can have a bad download. Try one of the mirrors for the rom link and download again. Or you can try to wipe and flash it again. I had problems with hyperdrive when i tried using it. (Some roms just don't work on some people's phone). Can you try another rom like. Deadly Venom or Google Play? Seems most people have fewer problems getting those installed.
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Can you send me some links because I dont have my computer on me right now
Aiowire said:
Can you send me some links because I dont have my computer on me right now
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Yeah, which firmware are you on and ill find the links. Also what exactly do you want links to? Safestrap, root, or custom roms?
megamanDJ said:
Yeah, which firmware are you on and ill find the links. Also what exactly do you want links to? Safestrap, root, or custom roms?
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ok so i cant get into TWRP i had it running all night thinking that maybe it will work in the morning but nothing. also i went into stock recovery and wiped all data and partitions but still nothing. i cant figure out hoe to go back a step and put in the right hyperdrive rom. if you can walk me through the process to get back in my phone then send me a link of a hyperdrive rom that actually works that would be awesome. i feel so close but at the same time so far away! lol thanks in advance
Aiowire said:
ok so i cant get into TWRP i had it running all night thinking that maybe it will work in the morning but nothing. also i went into stock recovery and wiped all data and partitions but still nothing. i cant figure out hoe to go back a step and put in the right hyperdrive rom. if you can walk me through the process to get back in my phone then send me a link of a hyperdrive rom that actually works that would be awesome. i feel so close but at the same time so far away! lol thanks in advance
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Your best option, and proven to work would be to just reflash your current firmware or downgrade back to MK2. Then root it easily with Saferoot. Then Safestrap it, which comes with TWRP recovery. Once that is done you can either restore a backup of the rom... if you have one on the SD card. Or download the rom again for the firmware you are on.
That's what I would do, (have done) when that happened. None of which is very hard to do either. So... what firmware are you on?
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I really wouldn't know how to correctly walk you through with installing Safestrap through ADB because because of the different way it mounts.
megamanDJ said:
Your best option, and proven to work would be to just reflash your current firmware or downgrade back to MK2. Then root it easily with Saferoot. Then Safestrap it, which comes with TWRP recovery. Once that is done you can either restore a backup of the rom... if you have one on the SD card. Or download the rom again for the firmware you are on.
That's what I would do, (have done) when that happened. None of which is very hard to do either. So... what firmware are you on?
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I really wouldn't know how to correctly walk you through with installing Safestrap through ADB because because of the different way it mounts.
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for all of this i was on MK2 but now i cant even see it since i cant get into the system ill try everything over again from the beginning and see what happens

Root g935p. Links for stock rom and recovery

Hello, first off ive read twrp cant work for g935p, but i find this link http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge
Is it bs?
Also like to get links for stock firmware and recovery so i have them in case brick. Should be able to odin them back on if any failure?
Thanks.
Salanrm said:
Hello, first off ive read twrp cant work for g935p, but i find this link http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge
Is it bs?
Also like to get links for stock firmware and recovery so i have them in case brick. Should be able to odin them back on if any failure?
Thanks.
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Twrp doesn't work, here's the stock firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3414654
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What about root? Is there a clean root method that doesn't cause a bunch of ****?
Want to try to play shield games, mount and blade for instance.
stock firmware
I've heard the same about our bootloader
but here's the firmware you were asking for:
dubdubdub sammobile dot com slash firmwares slash database slash SM-G935p
(sorry about the lack of link, I'm under 10 posts still)
I have been using the G935U firmware since October. I like to pretend it's the closest I'm going to get to a debloated ROM for this phone.
Salanrm said:
What about root? Is there a clean root method that doesn't cause a bunch of ****?
YES there is a Clean root method i just rooted my Sprint S7 Edge about 10 min ago using Root Junkies adb Method. it was VERY EASY and short
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SillyTAO said:
Salanrm said:
What about root? Is there a clean root method that doesn't cause a bunch of ****?
YES there is a Clean root method i just rooted my Sprint S7 Edge about 10 min ago using Root Junkies adb Method. it was VERY EASY and short
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I'm thinking of getting the edge. I'm not an expert. I have rooted phones but never used abd. Is it hard to use? And with root can you use Hotspot ?
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Link to Root Junkies?
Link the Root Junkies adb method for my Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge.
Thanks,
And everything still works? Nothing malfunctioning? Still got cell service? Data and everything.
You got a link for that?
Link to Root Method
R0axet said:
Link the Root Junkies adb method for my Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge.
Thanks,
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Heres Link to Root Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8vzXlRgQg
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Salanrm said:
And everything still works? Nothing malfunctioning? Still got cell service? Data and everything.
You got a link for that?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8vzXlRgQg
However the ONE Thing that didn't work for me was my data so had to reflash back to stock. Still waiting on a reply from root junky for a fix incase i decide to re-root
Let me know if u get that fix.
SillyTAO said:
Heres Link to Root Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8vzXlRgQg
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8vzXlRgQg
However the ONE Thing that didn't work for me was my data so had to reflash back to stock. Still waiting on a reply from root junky for a fix incase i decide to re-root
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Data? You mean the data was wiped or?
R0axet said:
Data? You mean the data was wiped or?
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Data meaning that i could text, make callos or access the internet Unless using wifi
SillyTAO said:
Data meaning that i could text, make callos or access the internet Unless using wifi
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Hate to be anal here. You mean that your carrier settings were lost and wifi was your only work around.
If that is the case I'll bag this idea till I know it's fixed.
Who is your carrier?
SillyTAO said:
Data meaning that i could text, make calls or access the internet Unless using WiFi
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Did you try to recommission your line?
I would love to achieve root on my SM-G935P (SM-G935U)
Running: G935UUEU4APL4_G935UOYM4APL4_SPR
R0axet said:
Hate to be anal here. You mean that your carrier settings were lost and wifi was your only work around.
If that is the case I'll bag this idea till I know it's fixed.
Who is your carrier?
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Carrier is Sprint. All i know is that i couldn't make a phone call or surf the web Unless using Wifi. Simply watch the video in the link and read the comments below and decide for yourself. Sorry im not a Tech Savy as most of U are.
I had the same problem, found a root method that worked but lost my cell internet connectivety, still had calling and texting though.
I just want root to use gltools so i can play nvidia shield games and mod games with gg.
Salanrm said:
I had the same problem, found a root method that worked but lost my cell internet connectivety, still had calling and texting though.
I just want root to use gltools so i can play nvidia shield games and mod games with gg.
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Rooting after a certain version has the issues you described. I think it happened when the BootLoader upgrade happened. Look into the u firmware. Rooting on this device is different and kind of unstable.
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SillyTAO said:
Data meaning that i could text, make callos or access the internet Unless using wifi
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to my understanding from other methods that i've seen on here they all say to remove ur sim card so idk might be an option if someone wants to attempt it and if it works I'm down for doing it
I found one with all workarounds for the problems with rooting this phone. Fixes for data cell service, and you can google wifi fix to save your wifi information after reboot. Involves build.prop editor.
@Nickvanexel Normally when folks boast about something important on a popular device, they back it up with either a how-to or links that point them in the right direction. Not only to verify proof but its also common courtesy. I see neither the 2 from you on this post or anywhere else. So tell me...
Was your intention to dazzle everybody with bullsh¡t or are you that much of an asshøle? ???
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Root Achieved on Verizon Note 8 Snapdragon

Just wanted to ensure everyone here knows that root was achieved for Snapdragon processors. I had nothing to do with this except to root my Note 8 based on the below link.
See thread below for instructions.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340
What is the possibility of a fix so that we can charge the battery to 100%?
b3y0ndd34th said:
What is the possibility of a fix so that we can charge the battery to 100%?
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0% without terrible hacks that require the phone be unusable. It's built into the combo/eng bootloader that makes root possible
partcyborg said:
0% without terrible hacks that require the phone be unusable. It's built into the combo/eng bootloader that makes root possible
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I see, Thank you for that information. I guess I will wait to see if Xposed Framework is made to work with this device.
My only real draw to rooting is the Per App DPI and a modified hotspot app
partcyborg said:
0% without terrible hacks that require the phone be unusable. It's built into the combo/eng bootloader that makes root possible
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They were able to overcome this with the S7, and Keep samsung pay working so I am hopeful they will find a way for the note8.
It might take awhile but it will come. Other than 1 or 2 mods i feel no need to root. But I would like to have the dual speaker mod.
Peace
This setup runs very smooth and fast. System root, no lag. Very resource friendly.
how do you like root so far? I just put the unlocked version would it be worth going to the rooted version?
Rooted then reverted back to stock but now I can't get any of the stock Verizon apps back ie visual voicemail app. Does anybody know how to get these back? I wanna be able to update to Oreo later on without any issues.
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b3y0ndd34th said:
and a modified hotspot app
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Is there a link to this app?
Thanks!
plainbum said:
Is there a link to this app?
Thanks!
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There are tons of them just Google it
plainbum said:
Is there a link to this app?
Thanks!
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I don't have one, I want one though. If all else fails, after rooting I was able to the ADB trick, but I still have to turn off mobile data, turn on hotspot, turn mobile data back on.
I really want to be able to click the hostpot button and have it just turn on.
volcalstone said:
Rooted then reverted back to stock but now I can't get any of the stock Verizon apps back ie visual voicemail app. Does anybody know how to get these back? I wanna be able to update to Oreo later on without any issues.
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I have the same issue and would love to have Visual Voicemail again.
b3y0ndd34th said:
I see, Thank you for that information. I guess I will wait to see if Xposed Framework is made to work with this device.
My only real draw to rooting is the Per App DPI and a modified hotspot app
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Yeah I'm waiting for xposed before I even buy a Note 8, can't live without it
Bob the tomato said:
I have the same issue and would love to have Visual Voicemail again.
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volcalstone said:
Rooted then reverted back to stock but now I can't get any of the stock Verizon apps back ie visual voicemail app. Does anybody know how to get these back? I wanna be able to update to Oreo later on without any issues.
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Did you flash the userdata partition when returning to stock?
reocej said:
Did you flash the userdata partition when returning to stock?
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Thanks for your reply.
I heard about doing that but didn't know how. I do know that I have the Verizon boot up screen and the 4G LTE logo for the data. It looks like I got HD voice but not for video. I can't even get WiFi calling to activate too.
If you could help me that would be great otherwise I might have to do a warranty replacement which is a last resort that I don't want to do in the first place.
volcalstone said:
Thanks for your reply.
I heard about doing that but didn't know how. I do know that I have the Verizon boot up screen and the 4G LTE logo for the data. It looks like I got HD voice but not for video. I can't even get WiFi calling to activate too.
If you could help me that would be great otherwise I might have to do a warranty replacement which is a last resort that I don't want to do in the first place.
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Just click ums option in odin and select the userdata partition and flash.
the UMS option is grayed out.
reocej said:
Just click ums option in odin and select the userdata partition and flash.
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Figured it out. Need to change UMS in the .ini file to "1"
Bob the tomato said:
Figured it out. Need to change UMS in the .ini file to "1"
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Hi, were you able to flash the userdata partition? I'm not sure how to do this or if I even have the necessary file if needed. I was able to get the UMS button to show with your instruction but now I'm stuck.
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reocej said:
Just click ums option in odin and select the userdata partition and flash.
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Is this under the option tab or UMS button? Do I need another file? Seems like I'm missing something. I'm going to do a search here in the mean time. Btw it seems like I have to use Comsy Odin 3.12 to flash my files without errors.
Thanks for all of your help so far.
Ok looks like I finally was able to get all my Verizon apps back on it. I had to download the N950U firmware which had the USERDATA file that I needed to flash. I'm not sure why there is even a N950U1 firmware to begin with.
I have the August security patch and is still have the U1 baseband. WiFi calling is working but I didn't activate my visual voicemail yet but the app is there though. I didn't activate video calling yet because I would need to setup basic voicemail service first.
Thanks again for all of the help guys.
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