Is there an easier way to unroot my AT&T S4 is I am still on stock firmware?
click here for a link to unroot page
Punk Monk said:
Is there an easier way to unroot my AT&T S4 is I am still on stock firmware?
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What do you mean by an easier way? What methods have you looked at?
Punk Monk said:
Is there an easier way to unroot my AT&T S4 is I am still on stock firmware?
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Buy a new phone.
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xBeerdroiDx said:
What do you mean by an easier way? What methods have you looked at?
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Other than downloading stock firmware and using Odin?
Punk Monk said:
Other than downloading stock firmware and using Odin?
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Like I said, Odin is easy, buying a new phone is easier.
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Mac Book Air
jd1639 said:
Like I said, Odin is easy, buying a new phone is easier.
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Well I was able to unroot it on my Mac Book Air and Odin isn't compatible.
Punk Monk said:
Well I was able to unroot it on my Mac Book Air and Odin isn't compatible.
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Stick with Apple then. I don't have that problem.
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This is the third "how to unroot" question on the front page of Q & A all in the same day.
Punk Monk said:
Well I was able to unroot it on my Mac Book Air and Odin isn't compatible.
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EXACTLY how--
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rugmankc said:
EXACTLY how--
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"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
So... galaxys4root dot com.
Punk Monk said:
"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
So... galaxys4root dot com.
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Not that this is a fix to the situation you were in, but stay away from places like galaxys4root and the like. Keep to xda for safer, smoother device modification. Cheers
you said unroot not root
did i miss something
i don't want to unroot--just curious
your guide looks better all the time BD--
you and Ax got us covered
Clarifying
rugmankc said:
you said unroot not root
did i miss something
i don't want to unroot--just curious
your guide looks better all the time BD--
you and Ax got us covered
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I want to unroot. I am currently rooted but am still on the stock firmware using TWRP Recovery. I have a MacBook Air. Odin isn't compatible with Macs. I think there should be an easier way to unroot, especially if you haven't flashed any roms.
Punk Monk said:
I want to unroot. I am currently rooted but am still on the stock firmware using TWRP Recovery. I have a MacBook Air. Odin isn't compatible with Macs. I think there should be an easier way to unroot, especially if you haven't flashed any roms.
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Thanks for that--thought you meant you unrooted thru the link you posted. I am on iMac so always curious about things being done on it.
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Can i root without having to flash? I am new to android thanks.
Blakebn2012 said:
Can i root without having to flash? I am new to android thanks.
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No, but CF-Auto-Root is pretty idiot proof.
iPTPenguin said:
No, but CF-Auto-Root is pretty idiot proof.
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I have my phone to automatically back up to google servers, will that restore my contacts and photos? Also is my phone still updatable through Samsung Kies after rooting.
Blakebn2012 said:
I have my phone to automatically back up to google servers, will that restore my contacts and photos? Also is my phone still updatable through Samsung Kies after rooting.
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No you wont get over the air updates
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Devashish Lodh said:
No you wont get over the air updates
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Dammit i wish they made rooting supported. Not sure if i want root or not now..
I used this and im able to install updates after reboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
I used stock rom with root for a lot of time. For flash modo like circle battery or use es in full power. For me il good
SeoTFSI said:
I used stock rom with root for a lot of time. For flash modo like circle battery or use es in full power. For me il good
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The stock rom is very restricted for me. I would like to root but I would still like to sync with Samsung kies
Blakebn2012 said:
The stock rom is very restricted for me. I would like to root but I would still like to sync with Samsung kies
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i never use kyes XD
I thought Dr. Ketam did a post on not having to use odin? Maybe is was 3g version only
My bad was for something else sorry
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I have decided I am going to Root. Will post results tomorrow, too late to do it now
Blakebn2012 said:
I have decided I am going to Root. Will post results tomorrow, too late to do it now
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good choice
SeoTFSI said:
good choice
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Finished rooting device I used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
Ended up donating to him too Great application.
Blakebn2012 said:
Finished rooting device I used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
Ended up donating to him too Great application.
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EDIT: Phone is rooted with stock firmware still installed, would anyone know how I can fix the Touchwiz home dock now that the phone is rooted?
Hey!
I have a SGH-i337m and i'm wondering if i will still be able to root my phone after receiving and downloading the new update (one with the Apps To Sd Card) ? I'm used to Apple jailbraking where once the update is installed , you must wait for another jailbreak to be exploited. Is this true with Android as well?
Thanks in Advance :laugh:
from what I have read, you do loose root when you update but you can turn right around and root again after updating
Both of you need to do much more research.
1. If you have root on MDL now, you should be able to use VooDoo OTA RootKeeper to retain root after upgrading, if you meet all the criteria and follow all the directions in the thread with the solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360494
2. There is no way to be rooted after upgrading to MF3 other than the above method.
joeybear23 said:
Both of you need to do much more research.
1. If you have root on MDL now, you should be able to use VooDoo OTA RootKeeper to retain root after upgrading, if you meet all the criteria and follow all the directions in the thread with the solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360494
2. There is no way to be rooted after upgrading to MF3 other than the above method.
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Darn it! So now that i'm updated to MF3, i cannot root?!
the0nly0ne- said:
Darn it! So now that i'm updated to MF3, i cannot root?!
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You got it. Hopefully some one smarter than I will find a way around it.
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jd1639 said:
You got it. Hopefully some one smarter than I will find a way around it.
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Hopefully... I updated for the Apps To SD Card, but realized it doesn't move app data... Is there anyway without root?
the0nly0ne- said:
Darn it! So now that i'm updated to MF3, i cannot root?!
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Sorry.. but be comforted that we have an awesome group of Devs here. If they can't crack it nobody can.
Hopefully... They'll find a way around it... Big mistake to update.
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I updated via KIES and re-rooted with CF Autoroot. On MG1 version, rooted
joeybear23 said:
Sorry.. but be comforted that we have an awesome group of Devs here. If they can't crack it nobody can.
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joeybear23 said:
Both of you need to do much more research.
1. If you have root on MDL now, you should be able to use VooDoo OTA RootKeeper to retain root after upgrading, if you meet all the criteria and follow all the directions in the thread with the solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360494
2. There is no way to be rooted after upgrading to MF3 other than the above method.
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Mught want to follow your on advice these are not att users with a locked bootloader...these are canadian users with i337m, im pretty sure they still have root
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mg2195 said:
Mught want to follow your on advice these are not att users with a locked bootloader...these are canadian users with i337m, im pretty sure they still have root
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Dang Canadians... they're everywhere.
Sorry, didn't catch that this was for the "America's Hat" version.
joeybear23 said:
Dang Canadians... they're everywhere.
Sorry, didn't catch that this was for the "America's Hat" version.
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Lol ikr...kinda wish the sgs4 forums were a little better organized because the att sgs4 is a mess with both canadian and active users posting around here...I see people getting mixed up left and right...especially for new users who dont know what to do and are locking in the wrong area because they do or dont have an att variant
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I am running 4.2.2 with amf3. Is this rootable yet? Sorry for the dumb question. Haven't been on in a while
gwell1 said:
I am running 4.2.2 with amf3. Is this rootable yet? Sorry for the dumb question. Haven't been on in a while
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Yep look in the general section.
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It's rootable but you won't be able to flash ROMS, yet.
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It's rootable but you won't be able to flash ROMS, yet.
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n00b here...
Then what is the point of rooting?
I want to get 4.3. :crying:
You will be able to install root access apps and certain mods. I personally don't find if useful at the moment, so I'll be waiting for a bootloader unlock. (Which is what is actually needed for flashing ROMS).
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r8revealed said:
You will be able to install root access apps and certain mods. I personally don't find if useful at the moment, so I'll be waiting for a bootloader unlock. (Which is what is actually needed for flashing ROMS).
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That was my thought too.
John D'oh said:
n00b here...
Then what is the point of rooting?
I want to get 4.3. :crying:
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With Root (and a locked bootloader) you can do TONS of stuff.
- Install and use TiBu
- Change framework for unlocking many neat customizations
- Remove/disable bloatware
- Allow for wifi tethering
- Disable ads
- Change startup/shutdown/system sounds
- Change bootup animations
- etc..
Just because you have a locked bootloader does not mean you have no use for root.
John D'oh said:
n00b here...
Then what is the point of rooting?
I want to get 4.3. :crying:
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You can install the Xposed Framework and add a multitude of various mods to your setup. I used it when waiting for the original boot loader work around. Its quite nice actually. The amount of options have only expanded since that time. Check it out.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
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Mike said:
You can install the Xposed Framework and add a multitude of various mods to your setup. I used it when waiting for the original boot loader work around. Its quite nice actually. The amount of options have only expanded since that time. Check it out.
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Thanks!
BTW, is there a way to get this phone to check for updates from G instead of ATT so we can get 4.3 that way?
John D'oh said:
Thanks!
BTW, is there a way to get this phone to check for updates from G instead of ATT so we can get 4.3 that way?
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No
joeybear23 said:
With Root (and a locked bootloader) you can do TONS of stuff.
- Install and use TiBu
- Change framework for unlocking many neat customizations
- Remove/disable bloatware
- Allow for wifi tethering
- Disable ads
- Change startup/shutdown/system sounds
- Change bootup animations
- etc..
Just because you have a locked bootloader does not mean you have no use for root.
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But every time I boot up my phone it has an unlocked logo under the word Samsung. Why is that ?
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vividblu2020 said:
But every time I boot up my phone it has an unlocked logo under the word Samsung. Why is that ?
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Use the search function and search the forums for "sysscope" or "custom" or visually search for threads that have that subject in the title. You should find tons of information about it within the first page or two of the "general" and "Q&A" sub forums.
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But every time I boot up my phone it has an unlocked logo under the word Samsung. Why is that ? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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There are several threads about it here on XDA. It's the Samsung screen notice that you've changed their OS. Sort of like the old triangle on the S2 when you trip the rom-flash counter.
I was able to eliminate the unlocked lock symbol using Chainfire's Triangle away (might be on XDA, but I bought it on Play).
Read the caveats and decide if you want to use it. . . worked for me on my i337 running SHOstock2.1!
Good Luck!
joeybear23 said:
With Root (and a locked bootloader) you can do TONS of stuff.
- Install and use TiBu
- Change framework for unlocking many neat customizations
- Remove/disable bloatware
- Allow for wifi tethering
- Disable ads
- Change startup/shutdown/system sounds
- Change bootup animations
- etc..
Just because you have a locked bootloader does not mean you have no use for root.
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Perfect answer.
People around me always ask for root their phone for non of above
markbc01 said:
There are several threads about it here on XDA. It's the Samsung screen notice that you've changed their OS. Sort of like the old triangle on the S2 when you trip the rom-flash counter.
I was able to eliminate the unlocked lock symbol using Chainfire's Triangle away (might be on XDA, but I bought it on Play).
Read the caveats and decide if you want to use it. . . worked for me on my i337 running SHOstock2.1!
Good Luck!
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So are you saying since I did this I may be able to flash something?
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vividblu2020 said:
So are you saying since I did this I may be able to flash something?
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If you are on mf3 you can't flash anything...you have no custom recovery as there is no way to get a custom recovery for mf3 at the moment
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So are you saying since I did this I may be able to flash something?
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The answer is "yes," UNLESS your stock rom is version is MF3, in which case the answer is "NO...for now," as mg2195 just mentioned and explained in the preceding post. . .
markbc01 said:
The answer is "yes," UNLESS your stock rom is version is MF3, in which case the answer is "NO...for now," as mg2195 just mentioned and explained in the preceding post. . .
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That sucks. Well hopefully the developers will be able to figure out a way
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If you are on mf3 you can't flash anything...you have no custom recovery as there is no way to get a custom recovery for mf3 at the moment
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There's a post in the general section talking about flashing carrier Roms. So if I rooted and say installed a twrp using ROM toolbox to flash these Roms, including "loki'd" and my carrier kernel wouldn't that work ?
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vividblu2020 said:
There's a post in the general section talking about flashing carrier Roms. So if I rooted and say installed a twrp using ROM toolbox to flash these Roms, including "loki'd" and my carrier kernel wouldn't that work ?
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If you're on the mf3 firmware you can't install twrp. And don't try as you will probably brick your phone. Do you know what firmware you're on?
My son updated his phone last night with the OTA 4.3 update. He asked me to root it this morning, and it fails every time. It seems that Lookout is stopping it. I disabled lookout, but it seems to be integrated in the new software. I tried every method on this forum. If anyone could help, I'd appreciate it.
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My son updated his phone last night with the OTA 4.3 update. He asked me to root it this morning, and it fails every time. It seems that Lookout is stopping it. I disabled lookout, but it seems to be integrated in the new software. I tried every method on this forum. If anyone could help, I'd appreciate it.
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A quick search should lead you to the thread"s' that already have ongoing discussions about this. Good luck.
Or you can please provide me with a link... I seem to be missing .. Thank -you..
Rickala said:
Or you can please provide me with a link... I seem to be missing .. Thank -you..
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This linked thread is still on the front page with this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526635
There are also several other threads on the front couple of pages of the General and Q&A sections but you will need to read to find them. Good luck.
So by the looks of it, Im screwed.. Damn.
Gentlemen, is their a rooting solution that is definitive?
Rickala said:
Gentlemen, is their a rooting solution that is definitive?
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not currently for this build number, to my knowledge.
We are on the same shoes rickala.
But sooner or later a dev is gonna found a way to root it, I'll let you know when that happens.
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Let us know how to root 4.3 rogers 1337m
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Got phone rooted perfectly with Vroot. Removed chinese SU. All is good. However I cannot get a recovery to flash and work...
Azizwafa said:
Let us know how to root 4.3 rogers 1337m
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cf auto root works on rogers, but you'll trip the knox flag. if you dont use active sync (exchange) then you may not care. can still root and run custom recoveries on rogers. Just typed up a bunch of crap on knox, so not getting in to it again, but if I were you, i'd wait for a confirmed knox safe method.
Rickala said:
Got phone rooted perfectly with Vroot. Removed chinese SU. All is good. However I cannot get a recovery to flash and work...
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VRroot method not allowed by XDA
.Nice try... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530613
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Nice try what? I am not trying to do anything.
A lot of you guys seem to have sticks up your ass.
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VRroot method not allowed by XDA
.Nice try... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530613
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Only direct links to VRoot are not allowed on XDA, but the discussion of it is allowed.
Rickala said:
Nice try what? I am not trying to do anything.
A lot of you guys seem to have sticks up your ass.
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Yeah, I'm not sure why everyone is so pissy on XDA.
Vroot can be discussed just no links as stated... There are other threads regarding all this as stated by Scott. Please read and abide by the rules... Thank you...
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Seen this posted somewhere, is this method authentic?
http://www.thetechbulletin.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon-3509/
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Haven't tried it yet, but gonna guess no on this one.
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I'm gonna guess no too, but i signed up and downloading now
Dennisg34 said:
I'm gonna guess no too, but i signed up and downloading now
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How did it go? Has anyone else tried this out?
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How did it go? Has anyone else tried this out?
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Currently downloading still, since I only signed up for the free account it;s really slow. Gonna be a couple hours..luckily I'm at work and can wait
That seems to be the method to root the Developer Edition.
zo0d said:
That seems to be the method to root the Developer Edition.
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Yeah I was thinking that too, just wondered why 1. The date was May 29th and 2. It didn't mention it was Dev Edition?
Does the dev edition have a different build number on it? Everything matches to my device. Still downloading the files
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Does the dev edition have a different build number on it? Everything matches to my device. Still downloading the files
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Here is what is shown on the official site "G900VMKAVZW" soooo ?
I hope will work for the att version also
Here goes nothing....
Well, I got a pass!..but then root checker shut me down sooo I'm not quite sure what this is???
Nothing to see here. It's just a stock non-rooted odexed firmware tar. No different than what's on Kies.
That site/article is nothing more than a click bait.
Walter.White said:
Nothing to see here. It's just a stock non-rooted odexed firmware tar. No different than what's on Kies.
That site/article is nothing more than a click bait.
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yeah i realized that once i did some more research, oh well, made me feel all giddy inside being able to friggen Odin something.. haha
Dammit!
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Dammit!
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So I got the Oden3_v3.09, and I went for it. Got the 'Pass' and now I get a different response when I go to Superuser, "There is no SU binary installed..." and TWRP manager crashes now. The good thing is, I didn't brick it. Next idea please.
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So I got the Oden3_v3.09, and I went for it. Got the 'Pass' and now I get a different response when I go to Superuser, "There is no SU binary installed..." and TWRP manager crashes now. The good thing is, I didn't brick it. Next idea please.
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As stated above this is merely a stock ROM which is why you were able to get a "pass"
Dennisg34 said:
As stated above this is merely a stock ROM which is why you were able to get a "pass"
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Yea, but this flashaholic, got to 'oden' something, on his S5... and got his 'fix'!
Delete please
kprice8 said:
^^^^^^^^^^^ My brain hurts trying to understand this post.
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He's addicted to flashing phones and was finally able to do so...