I have always used motochopper to root my S4 with no problem. However, after I got an update and try to root again. I am no longer able to. I believe that my kernel has been updated. I have attached my kernel version as well as the problem with this threat. If anybody has any idea why it is happening, that would be great.
Sparty007 said:
I have always used motochopper to root my S4 with no problem. However, after I got an update and try to root again. I am no longer able to. I believe that my kernel has been updated. I have attached my kernel version as well as the problem with this threat. If anybody has any idea why it is happening, that would be great.
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Have you read or searched the forums to see if this issue has already been mentioned?
scott14719 said:
Have you read or searched the forums to see if this issue has already been mentioned?
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yes, i searched for S4 rooting problem, all I saw was a bunch of guide and some problems that exist afterwards. There has been no recent post that I am aware of mentioned this problem.
Sparty007 said:
yes, i searched for S4 rooting problem, all I saw was a bunch of guide and some problems that exist afterwards. There has been no recent post that I am aware of mentioned this problem.
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If you have a SGH-i337M (Canadian) have you tried CF Auto Root?
The MF3 Update breaks root and locks the bootloader. There is a new root method in the Development section. No recovery is possible at this time
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Sorry, the thread is in the general section. Look for "New Root Method for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 (OTA FM3)"
scott14719 said:
If you have a SGH-i337M (Canadian) have you tried CF Auto Root?
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Thank you for the suggestion, was able to root. Sorry I'm such a noob, my first smartphone...
tcas55 said:
The MF3 Update breaks root and locks the bootloader. There is a new root method in the Development section. No recovery is possible at this time
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Sorry, the thread is in the general section. Look for "New Root Method for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 (OTA FM3)"
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The OP has a Canadian phone SGH-I337M and is on firmware MG1, the bootloader is not locked and the AT&T MF3 root method above will most likely not work for it. I'm not sure if it has been properly tested with other firmwares, but there is no need to when CF Auto Root will fork for the Canadian S4.
Sparty007 said:
Thank you for the suggestion, was able to root. Sorry I'm such a noob, my first smartphone...
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No problem. Make sure you read the sticky threads (pinned) in the General section for some good info if you haven't done so already and I hope you enjoy your phone.
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Hi guys, after rooting my s4 i9505 i open supersu a message pop open saying "there is no su binary installed and supersu can not install it. this is a problem. any help plz. ta
ZANGETSU786 said:
Hi guys, after rooting my s4 i9505 i open supersu a message pop open saying "there is no su binary installed and supersu can not install it. this is a problem. any help plz. ta
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yea i have the same problem aswel it all looked like it was doing wel till i opened the app what do i do now i am a complete novice when it comes to rooting
Defined777 said:
yea i have the same problem aswel it all looked like it was doing wel till i opened the app what do i do now i am a complete novice when it comes to rooting
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What method did you use to root? CF-autoroot or flash full rooted ROM?
amihaila said:
What method did you use to root? CF-autoroot or flash full rooted ROM?
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i used cfauto root with odin 1.85
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
You guys probably have a newer firmware. See this thread. Read the steps carefully.
is that the mdm or mdn ive been reading about? i think i have me2
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its working thanks alot
I had the wrong firmware.It has to be the same one as you're network provider. i hope this help coz this was a pain in the ASS!
Mine did the same. Theres a modded cf-root u need to use. It's gives you the annoying reboot notification but you delete some files and it goes away. I'm on i9505 with new me2 firmware.
Search forums for more help.
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Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version
Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?
Hello?
Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different
WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.
Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.
Anyone know how to get a stable recovery on s5 active at ? I rooted with towel root and now I just need a recovery ? Here's my device info
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app
Bump,
I too would like to know if CWR can be installed on the active. Just picked mine up today and so far i cant seem to find a whole lot of information about compatible recoveries or cyan mod regarding the gs 5 active
OigMan said:
Bump,
I too would like to know if CWR can be installed on the active. Just picked mine up today and so far i cant seem to find a whole lot of information about compatible recoveries or cyan mod regarding the gs 5 active
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If it's att the bootloader is locked and will probably stay that way so safestrap is all we got
daltonhrrll said:
If it's att the bootloader is locked and will probably stay that way so safestrap is all we got
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It is indeed att =/
hopefully Samsung will smarten up and unlock the bootloader, i remember i had this same trouble with my HTC One and then after a few months they finally opened up the bootloader. Im starting to regret picking up the Gs5...
OigMan said:
It is indeed att =/
hopefully Samsung will smarten up and unlock the bootloader, i remember i had this same trouble with my HTC One and then after a few months they finally opened up the bootloader. Im starting to regret picking up the Gs5...
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Yeah I doubt Samsung will let us unlock, until then dynamic Kat is A good ROM to run
Hi !
I'm interested by a custom recovery on S5A too, i have european version (SM-G870F) but i guess it's the same no ?
XDA is the best !
Thank you !
TankiFrench said:
Hi !
I'm interested by a custom recovery on S5A too, i have european version (SM-G870F) but i guess it's the same no ?
XDA is the best !
Thank you !
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I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
tovarish said:
I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
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Thanks ! I'm gonna try
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I tried by using the app, but crash when I tap "device model", so I think I will try by flashing, but not today
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I flashed TWRP by using ODIN and it works, Thank you very much
tovarish said:
I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
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Coming from a Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505 (rom was before Knox, yay!)) I guess I'm spoiled for info. I didn't quite expect it to be this sparse. :-/
Only 2 threads concerning rooting and installing recovery on the SM-G870F..
Even though I've been here for almost a decade, I still find it unsettling every time i have to fiddle with the firmware.
And even more so, when Samsung is threatening with all sorts of evil (which btw by law, doesn't ruin my guarantee where I live).
So thanks guys! I'm now rooted (Chainfire -Towelroot doesn't work) and have made a backup with TWRP.
TankiFrench said:
Thanks ! I'm gonna try
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I tried by using the app, but crash when I tap "device model", so I think I will try by flashing, but not today
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I flashed TWRP by using ODIN and it works, Thank you very much
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Hi,
just bought my G870F and found this thread.
You flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-klte to G870F with odin?
jonezy82 said:
Hi,
just bought my G870F and found this thread.
You flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-klte to G870F with odin?
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I flash the Last version of twrp with odin yes, s5 and S5A works the same on that, if you chose twrp for s5, will works for s5a
TankiFrench said:
I flash the Last version of twrp with odin yes, s5 and S5A works the same on that, if you chose twrp for s5, will works for s5a
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Thank you for info.
I'll flash it.
jonezy82 said:
Thank you for info.
Ill flash it.
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I confirm that twrp-2.8.7.0-klte ( galaxy S5 international version) works without problem on S5 Active ( SM-G870F).
You can not install this custom recovery direct from TWRP Manager from GooglePlay but installing is possible through Odin.
It was very hard to get any information and find clear experience about possible custom recovery for this model (SM-G870F). But thanks for you guys, it actually works now on my phone. :good:
Looking for Safestrap for SM-870W
Hi All,
After some research, I found that Samsung S5 Active (Bell (Canada) Mobility) has a locked bootloader
so I cannot install CWR or TWRP customer recovery. So I guess it Safestrap for me. But I can only find
Safestrap for either AT&T or Verizon http://www.mediablog.us/download-install-safestrap-recovery-verizon-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
Can I use either one of them on my device? My intention is to load Koolkit ROM but I need to figure
out first how can I install Safestrap on my phone.
Any help, advise or suggestion is appreciated.
Thank you.
I'm using SM G900F
android version 5.0
baseband version G900FXXU1BOC6
kernel 3.4.0-4440161
I cant root this phone any way.I already tried Cf root , towel root and many other applications but didn't work.please help me to root this.thanks
Is the phone less than 4 weeks old?
Seems people buying new S5s can't root or recovery
Try to flash with odin lollipop bod3 firmware end after you can root device
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Maybe the problem is in boc6
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Let me know if you solve this problem
Ya lot of people facing rooting problems with i think the latest updates ( i dont knw for sure )
i had the same problem too bn
i did with this procees and it worked
try this one and see if there is any luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61193043&postcount=19
1st download the supersu.zip 2.46 for your device storage and flash it if u able to boot into recovery to get the root access
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Petreion said:
Try to flash with odin lollipop bod3 firmware end after you can root device
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I had,having BOE5 bootloader but still i couldnt do it with CF auto root,
It void my warrenty but did not get the root acces
Try bod3
There may still be hope for you
Tharindu rox said:
I'm using SM G900F
android version 5.0
baseband version G900FXXU1BOC6
kernel 3.4.0-4440161
I cant root this phone any way.I already tried Cf root , towel root and many other applications but didn't work.please help me to root this.thanks
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*Detection* said:
Is the phone less than 4 weeks old?
Seems people buying new S5s can't root or recovery
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FWIW... I purchased my phone on June 19, and was able to root it the next day using CF-Auto-Root by exactly following the directions in chainfire's thread. (It did trip Knox, but that wasn't a concern for me.)
Today I successfully installed Philz Recovery version 6.58.9 via Odin 3.07, exactly following the directions in this post from the main philz thread, and it worked fine.
There were a few mis-steps in the process where the root or recovery didn't "take" properly, but in each case it turned out I'd done something wrong in Odin - used the wrong file or left a box checked/unchecked.
Phone specs:
SM-G900W8 on Rogers
Build number LRX2IT.G900W8VLU1BOC1
Kernel version 3.4.0-4100894
Android version 5.0 stock (no upgrades applied before applying root or recovery)
So there may be hope for you?
PushyPhoenix said:
FWIW... I purchased my phone on June 19, and was able to root it the next day using CF-Auto-Root by exactly following the directions in
Phone specs:
SM-G900W8 on Rogers
Build number LRX2IT.G900W8VLU1BOC1
Kernel version 3.4.0-4100894
Android version 5.0 stock (no upgrades applied before applying root or recovery)
So there may be hope for you?
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in my understanding we exclusively have issues according to SM-G900F
disobiech said:
in my understanding we exclusively have issues according to SM900F
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Aw man, I'm so sorry. There goes the hopes I had for all the similar threads/posts with 900F devices.
However, it's quite rare to see the community here fail altogether. Give it some time - there'll be a solution soon!
PushyPhoenix said:
Aw man, I'm so sorry. There goes the hopes I had for all the similar threads/posts with 900F devices.
However, it's quite rare to see the community here fail altogether. Give it some time - there'll be a solution soon!
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I havn't tried it myself so far but i will give it a try when i have some freetime....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...overy-root-t3147886/post61652141#post61652141
Successfully flashed TWRP 2.870.
Had to remove battery during reboot, reinserted it and directly entered recovery. works fine.
I know it's a long shot since the Verizon variant was never suppose to be rootable (if that's even a word lol), but it doesn't hurt to ask..
Senior209 said:
I know it's a long shot since the Verizon variant was never suppose to be rootable (if that's even a word lol), but it doesn't hurt to ask..
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Flashfire doesnt work without root in the first place. So no.
Well, the problem is not the lack of root, but lack of ROMs for the Verizon s7.
rootuser11 said:
Flashfire doesnt work without root in the first place. So no.
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My phone is rooted, I've used Flashfire already before. I'm just wondering if there are any roms for this variant of phone that can be used with Flashfire since it's not compatible with CWM or TWRP.
Senior209 said:
My phone is rooted, I've used Flashfire already before. I'm just wondering if there are any roms for this variant of phone that can be used with Flashfire since it's not compatible with CWM or TWRP.
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The only things I've found you can use with your device are Xposed and a few de-bloating scripts. Check out this thread for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
G930V is rootable?
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Oh i see it.. thats nice.