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[GUIDE]Fix unknown serial ROOT stock ics w/o binary incr/cfw flash guide !

hi guys this is my first post i'd expect you all to go easy on me if i make any mistakes,but i have tested it on my international s2 and this method works fine ! this will give you root access and allow you to install all sorts tweaks and custom roms without triggering the binary count !! yep that's right !!
WHAT THIS GUIDE IS GOOD FOR :
*Clean install of ICS.
*Gaining root access with custom kernel flash or increase binary count. NO YELLOW TRIANGLE !
*FIX FOR UNKNOWN SERIAL NUMBER.
*Sorta detailed guide for installing cm9 or any other custom rom.
here's what you need :
*odin 1.85 [link attached]
*check fus downloader . [link attached]
*official stock samsung i9100 ics firmware for your country/region[ in my case it was i9100xwlp7_tml_blabla] get it using check fus downloader.
*cwm.zip [attached]
*your kernel of choice that supports both sammy and aosp/aokp [my preferred is siyah 3.3.2 if you need cwm manager ]
*cwm flashable rom/addon zip.
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*20 minutes at max.
before you proceed here's a how-to to download stock ics firmware using check fus downloader.
launch the application.on the standard tab on the right side select android from the drop down menu.select gt-i9100 from the devices list and finally the region where you live.then on the left side click check firmware. it will take a few moment and finally a download button will appear in the bottom. press it and wait patiently as it finishes downloading.usually takes about 20-25 mins depending on your connection.
once downloading is finished or if you already have it downloaded,read on:
1. boot into download mode to flash stock firmware if you are not running official samsung ics. if you're running stock firmware then skip step 1. this also fixes the cm9 no serial number issue.
2.flash with odin the official firmware.
3.wait for the phone to boot up automatically.set up and connect the phone again to your PC.
4.after getting detected switch phone to mass storage mode.copy the attached cwm.zip to your external SD card. Also copy your desired cfw like cm9 rc1 in my case and gapps if needed.
5.now disconnect and turn your phone off.reboot into default android recovery using vol up+home+power button combo. let go off the power button once you see the Samsung gt i9100 boot logo.
6.once you successfully manage to get into android 3e recovery, select apply update from external storage and flash the cwm.zip.immidietly your phone will reboot into cwm recovery. this will give you temporary recovery access to flash your phone. if you reboot from this step you will loose your cwm and you will have to repeat the step 3-4 to get it back.
7.once into cwm,choose wipe data/factory reset.
8.then wipe cache partition.
9.go to mounts and storage and format system and data and cache. [this is necessary for a fresh cfw install, it will also ensure your cfw will function correctly.]
10.go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache,wipe battery stats to ensure your battery gauge is reading correctly and there are no previous kernel remnants.
10.then press power button to come back to main menu and select install zip from sd card.
11.choose your rom from sd card and wait till it finishes flashing.
12.reboot your phone once done.
if your rom comes with gapps then your flashing process ends here.if not or if you want flash modem or a different kernel then read on.replace gapps mentioned below with your desired package and the rest of the process are the same.
13.set up your rom.
14.press and hold the power button and select recovery from the reboot sub menu.
15.once back into cwm flash gapps/kernel/modem/add on package.
16.once finished go to advanced and select fix permissions. [necessary in case of gapps,other wise not needed]
17.reboot and you're done
Enjoy your newly rooted and flashed phone with no binary increase ! :highfive:
just to make sure there is no binary count increase,turn off your phone.press vol down+power+menu and get into download mode.you will see it reads binary as official samsung.
Hope this guide helps.please follow the steps i mentioned. i will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your phone but i believe there won't be any as I tried and tested it myself on my i9100 after a faulty flashable zip messed my phone up.please press the like button if i could help you.
please leave a comment if you need further help. I will not be attending pms at the moment.thanks ! :angel:
disclaimer : i did not make the cwm package nor any of the packages i mentioned above.credit goes to the respective devs.thanks to chainfire,codeworkx and teamhacksung for their wonderful contribution.
zip files include work of other respective devs.please donate and give thanks to them for their work.
press thanks for this guide if this helped you

Think i have seen a post pretty much like this before but there isnt many posts about rooting and installing cwm for ics s2 other than cf root. Very handy for the newbies
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Old News!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
please search before posting

tsinc said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
please search before posting
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my post not only guides to root,but also guide to flash rom. please read first before you post a link

it might also help you with this LINK. I dont get on very well with 4.0 but been told it works

c'mon folks please press the like button i am not asking for donation here

Do you have permission from gokhanmoral to redistribute his kernel?
Also LuffarJoh's Check Fus Downloader.

I am afraid i did not ask the devs personally but i did mention it in the disclaimer that the attached zips are not my work. I will take it down if needed and provide urls.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Nice...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

i have i9100m and i9100g both have same problem wich is come after update GB to ICS
let me check this method i tried all method non oh them work for me

How to Root Tab (P7500) After ICS 4.0.4 Update

Flash recovery with odin
Copy SU file to Root of device and flash from recovery
Files and method found at link below;
http://galaxytabhacks.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-root/how-to-root-ics-on-galaxy-tab-10-1/

Hi guys,
I have a problem.
I used this guide as well as others, and always appeared to me to superuser icon but root checker and other apk me reported that the tablet does not have root.
sorry for my english I'm slovak

winco206 said:
Hi guys,
I have a problem.
I used this guide as well as others, and always appeared to me to superuser icon but root checker and other apk me reported that the tablet does not have root.
sorry for my english I'm slovak
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Nazdar
Actually I have the same issue as winco, I had root before upgrade to ICS.
I used this guide, everything looked fine. I have installed CWM, I have Superuser app, but tablet does not seem to be rooted. Even when I press in CWM. "fix root" it does not help at all.
Does anyone know if there is an easy way to root it without connecting the PC method?
Many thanks

Hi all, some time has passed, does anyone know? To help 2 noobs. Many thanks
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk HD

doktorko said:
Hi all, some time has passed, does anyone know? To help 2 noobs. Many thanks
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk HD
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Make it 3............same problem here

doktorko said:
Nazdar
Actually I have the same issue as winco, I had root before upgrade to ICS.
I used this guide, everything looked fine. I have installed CWM, I have Superuser app, but tablet does not seem to be rooted. Even when I press in CWM. "fix root" it does not help at all.
Does anyone know if there is an easy way to root it without connecting the PC method?
Many thanks
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If you have CWM installed, then you need to get the superuser.zip onto the internal sdcard partition. You can download it using the tablet's browser, then use an file manager application to copy the downloaded zip into /sdcard.
Then boot into recovery and install it with "install zip from sdcard".

Defaults browser of Android 4.0.4 stock rom errors
when i turn internet in stock rom 4.0.4. it not work and put out.
who can explain to help me?

u know how to root SGT WIFI only with update 4.0.4 ?

root twrp not working
I'm a newbee with android so please appologize for stupid remakrs or questions.
I wanted to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with android 4.04 (Icecream I think) because I can't use my WD-elements external 2TB disk, not even with an external power supply. The disk is not recognized by the tablet, I only get a message 'High power device connected".
After some googling I saw that the S3C driver is missing. It seems that the tablet has to be rooted to be able to innstall such a driver.
I followed instructions from this thread, used Odin en then tried to reset my gt_p7500 by pressing start and volume down and then volume up.
The TWRP windows shows up but the screen is running like hell. So I cannot reach twrp to backup my old image and install the new image.
So my tablet is still not rooted.
Pleas advise me what to do.

Working method for me
scherpbierje said:
I'm a newbee with android so please appologize for stupid remakrs or questions.
I wanted to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with android 4.04 (Icecream I think) because I can't use my WD-elements external 2TB disk, not even with an external power supply. The disk is not recognized by the tablet, I only get a message 'High power device connected".
After some googling I saw that the S3C driver is missing. It seems that the tablet has to be rooted to be able to innstall such a driver.
I followed instructions from this thread, used Odin en then tried to reset my gt_p7500 by pressing start and volume down and then volume up.
The TWRP windows shows up but the screen is running like hell. So I cannot reach twrp to backup my old image and install the new image.
So my tablet is still not rooted.
Pleas advise me what to do.
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I'm new to this too. Will try to help as much as I can since I've been able to successfully flash new ROM, TWRP etc., The process is as follows:
1. I found that the only TWRP recovery + ODIN combo that worked for me was the one packaged in this thread. Booted my tab into Download mode -> flashed TWRP with the ODIN (both from the package in the mentioned thread) -> Rebooted into recovery TWRP.
1a. From TWRP -> Wipe -> Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data.
2. Did 'adb push <rom_image.zip> /sdcard' (without quotes. need to have Android SDK installed in your PC with version 1.0.29 or above. Reason for version is to have 'sideload' functionality which I'll show how to use later).
3. Did 'adb push <gapps.zip> /sdcard' (same notes as in above bullet).
4. Selected "Install" option in TWRP -> Selected rom_image.zip from /sdcard location -> swiped to flash/installed the ROM (I used this ROM and find it to be the best so far and suits my liking).
5. Installed gapps in the same process as above for ROM.
6. Rebooted system.
Additionally, you could download TWRP flashable .zip file of TWRP 2.6.3.0 in order to get 'adb sideload' functionality. I found this to be a savior for me many a time.
:highfive:
Let me know how it goes. all the best flashing...

twrp is the problem!
baystallion said:
I'm new to this too. Will try to help as much as I can since I've been able to successfully flash new ROM, TWRP etc., The process is as follows:
1. I found that the only TWRP recovery + ODIN combo that worked for me was the one packaged in this thread. Booted my tab into Download mode -> flashed TWRP with the ODIN (both from the package in the mentioned thread) -> Rebooted into recovery TWRP.
1a. From TWRP -> Wipe -> Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data.
2. Did 'adb push <rom_image.zip> /sdcard' (without quotes. need to have Android SDK installed in your PC with version 1.0.29 or above. Reason for version is to have 'sideload' functionality which I'll show how to use later).
3. Did 'adb push <gapps.zip> /sdcard' (same notes as in above bullet).
4. Selected "Install" option in TWRP -> Selected rom_image.zip from /sdcard location -> swiped to flash/installed the ROM (I used this ROM and find it to be the best so far and suits my liking).
5. Installed gapps in the same process as above for ROM.
6. Rebooted system.
Additionally, you could download TWRP flashable .zip file of TWRP 2.6.3.0 in order to get 'adb sideload' functionality. I found this to be a savior for me many a time.
:highfive:
Let me know how it goes. all the best flashing...
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The problem lies within TWRP. As I wrote: TWRP shows up but the screen is scrolling like hell. So I am not able to reach TWRP to wipe or anything at all.
so still no root I am sorry to say.

scherpbierje said:
The problem lies within TWRP. As I wrote: TWRP shows up but the screen is scrolling like hell. So I am not able to reach TWRP to wipe or anything at all.
so still no root I am sorry to say.
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Oh ok . The version I had mentioned in my reply did not help?

[Q] Rooting problem

hi folks,
I am new to development but i am finding problem in rooting my device with the normal method and i cannot see my cwm boot please any one help>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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See my post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445944
my post in post number 2 in this thread has the root zip
flash in cwm with system mounted & follow the instructions in my post
if you're on stock kernel flash a temporary cwm - search Google or xda

Try rooting with manoranjan2050's rooting method...this shud work

Easy method
This was not created by me I am just sharing with you.
This is completely safe I have done this 100s of times
1) Download attached file and put them in root of sdcard.(Root of sdcard means not in any folder, that is in the same place where Android,Download folders are)
2) Switch off your device. Then press and hold Power, Volume up and Home buttoms at same time.
3) Release buttons after screen shows Galaxy y GT-S5360 Bla bla. This will take you to stock recovery.
***In recovery touch screen does not operate. Use volume buttons for up and down scrolling and Home for selection.***
4) Go to apply update from sdcard. Select update.zip
5) Then Reboot your phone and YOU HAVE A ROOTED PHONE.
6) I have also attached CWM for you.
Manoranjan's method also works, but it is a bit complicated. For that method search google for Multi Root Installer.

Turn off ur phobe, remove battery and sdcard for 5-6 seconds.. Then purlt them back... and boot to cwm.. Try any of the process for rooting.. if this fails then flash stock rom via odin and try this again.... If this fails too ... then this may be ur sdcards fault ... Try replacing ur ascard...

[Q] How to root Lenovo TAB A7-40 A3500-FL? [Solved] [GUIDE]

How to root Lenovo TAB A7-40 A3500-FL?
[Solved] See the guide below!
Device info:
Model number: Lenovo A3500-FL
Android version: 4.4.2
Kernel version: 3.4.67
Build number: A3500FL_A442_01_25_140823_SE
BB Chip: MT6582
MS Board. A3500FL
Bar code: this was my device's serial number
SW Ver.: ALPS.KK1.MP1.V2.10
Custom Build Verno.: 1408775889
Managed to get cwm and root with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...vo-a3500-h-t2879208/post55491817#post55491817
Modified the guide for Lenovo A3500-FL!
EDIT: Also some users have reported that this guide doesn't do the trick or is out-dated, so copypasted the guide from this post here.
Guide
1. Download attachment cwmRecovery.zip and download latest Flash_tool (version 5.1352.0) can be downloaded from here)
1.1. Enable USB-debugging. (How to do this)
2. Manually install the drivers from the attachment a7_40_drivers.zip for the LenovoTablet before plugin it to computer (win7 dirvers work for win8 too).
2.1. To install unsigned/uncertified drivers on Windows 7: http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3914-windows-7-how-to-install-unsigned-drivers
2.2. To install unsigned/uncertified drivers on Windows 8: http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
2.3. After you have disabled the driver signature verification, you can install the drivers like this: Right click My computer, Manage, Device Manager, right click your computer at the top, Add Legacy hardware, next, Install plapla manually, next, Show all Devices, Have a Disk.., Browse to the driver folder where you unzip them, choose example windows7 and the 64 version (win7 drivers work for win8.x too), install every device. Then follow the guide.
(Note: Otherwise Windows only installs the normal automatic drivers and its more difficult to install the other drivers.)
2.4. Plug your device to PC.
3. Download the latest supersu zip file (version 2.46) from attachments or from https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
3.1. Move the zip.-file to the Sdcard.
4. Turn off your device.
5. Unpack cwmRecovery.zip
6. Run Flash_tool.exe with Admin Rights.
7. Chose Scatter-Loading and choose MT6582_Android_scatter.txt (in Recovery folder).
7.1. Now you will see checekd only one checkbox - recovery, if not click on it and choose recovery.img
7.2. Press Download.
7.3. Connect your device.
7.4. Wait few seconds.
8. Have CWM on your device .
9. Unplug your device.
10. . Boot to cmw recovery by turning off your device. Then press and hold VOL DOWN + VOL UP and then also press and hold POWER for about 7 seconds.
10.1. Choose " Install zip from sdcard." (To confrim always use the Power Button)
10.2. Choose "zip from sdcard".
10.3. Select SuperSU-v2.46.zip from sdcard and apply.
10.4. Have a rooted tablet.
It might be necessary to always flash the CWM with the Flashtool directly before you startup the device. Otherwise it will start the original AndroidRecovery again.
It might also be necessary to use different drivers from here.
If the supersu zip doesn't install, try toggling the signature verification to disabled from cwm->install zip from sdcard->toggle signature verification.
Tested and working on Levono A7-40 3500-FL with kitkat update, build number A3500FL_A442_01_25_140823_SE, from ota. Attached screenshot for proof. Also other people have reported that this works for later updates too, for example A3500FL_A442_01_27_141127_SE.
You can update to the latest OTA firmware by first going back to stock recovery. See the second post for the guide.
Thanks and credits go to: @Koli96 and @bobais

How to go back to stock rom/recovery and update to latest Lenovo OTA firmware update
So, it's pretty simple, you take the stock_recovery.zip from the first post, extract it, and replace recovery.img in the recovery folder with the stock one.
Then :
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4. Turn off your device.
6. Run Flash_tool.exe with Admin Rights
7. Chose Scatter-Loading and choose MT6582_Android_scatter.txt (in Recovery folder)
7.1. Now you will see checekd only one checkbox - recovery, if not click on it and choose recovery.img
7.2.. Press Download
7.3. Connect your device
7.4. Wait few seconds.
And that's it !
On a side note, if it seems stuck on a black screen with a loading circle after factory reset, you have to put the tablet in landscape mode and restart (the shutdown menu appears without any problem) - this issue doesn't seem related to recovery, but a bug within lenovo firmware and the first configuration screen.
Side note 2: The first boot after flashing new update might take 15mins.
Side note 3: After updating to the latest OTA you can go back to cwm recovery with the guide from the first post.
Credits @tenuis

I got the same tablet and I also am looking for a root. :/

Another waiting for rooting lenovo owner.
Same here, i was looking for a root guide and i couldn't find anything.
Does anyone else has a problem with long charging times?

Well it charges long and the charge stays long, so no issue here.
Seems that not that many lenovos root easily, but of course this is a pretty new device(?).

leripe said:
Well it charges long and the charge stays long, so no issue here.
Seems that not that many lenovos root easily, but of course this is a pretty new device(?).
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OK let's try this
Install mtk drivers
Install USB and adb drivers
Install v root 1.7.8
Now tick adb debugging and connect your device to PC run v root and click root button after device get connected to v root
Let me know if you have any issues
All the best ?
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk

The-Immortal said:
OK let's try this
Install mtk drivers
Install USB and adb drivers
Install v root 1.7.8
Now tick adb debugging and connect your device to PC run v root and click root button after device get connected to v root
Let me know if you have any issues
All the best ?
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk
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Can you link all the drivers?
Edit: Vroot link here: http://vrootdownload.info/vroot1.7.8/

leripe said:
Can you link all the drivers?
Edit: Vroot link here: http://vrootdownload.info/vroot1.7.8/
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If you have win7 or win8/8.1 USB drivers will automatically installed when you connect device
Adb driver I hope this will work
http://adbdriver.com/downloads/
If it fails make a google search am sure you will find it
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk

The-Immortal said:
If you have win7 or win8/8.1 USB drivers will automatically installed when you connect device
Adb driver I hope this will work
http://adbdriver.com/downloads/
If it fails make a google search am sure you will find it
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk
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Installed everything and tried vroot once again (I have tried it before).
Still not rooted. And btw that vroot at least tries to install bunch of bloatware crap on the pc.
Edit:
I would suggest for anyone who installed Vroot to your pc to scan the whole pc after you uninstall the vroot.
Here are the scanning tools:
Malwarebytes
adwcleaner
superantispyware
hitmanpro

leripe said:
Installed everything and tried vroot once again (I have tried it before).
Still not rooted. And btw that vroot at least tries to install bunch of bloatware crap on the pc.
Edit:
I would suggest for anyone who installed Vroot to your pc to scan the whole pc after you uninstall the vroot.
Here are the scanning tools:
Malwarebytes
adwcleaner
superantispyware
hitmanpro
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I got a successful root by flashing Recovery.rar from lenovo-forums.ru, (it's easy to google, I'm not allowed to post links) with the included SPFlash Tool and afterwards flashing the needed SU binaryies and apk. However, this will mess up the OTA updates, and I can't find the stock recovery again.
Therefore, I really beg anyone having the stock recovery to post it, enabling us to switch between them, whenever we want to apply any OTAs.
Thanks a lot!

nkr said:
I got a successful root by flashing Recovery.rar from lenovo-forums.ru, (it's easy to google, I'm not allowed to post links) with the included SPFlash Tool and afterwards flashing the needed SU binaryies and apk. However, this will mess up the OTA updates, and I can't find the stock recovery again.
Therefore, I really beg anyone having the stock recovery to post it, enabling us to switch between them, whenever we want to apply any OTAs.
Thanks a lot!
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Well I very highly doubt that there will be any more updates for a device with this price range. And since the next android version is the L version, which requires more work than before.
Edit2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-lenovo-a3500-h-t2879208 found this. Tested and it works. Will edit it to the first post.

The same as me
i cant flash update.zip from cwm recovery and need to restore the stock recovery ...
I think flashing the stock rom can solve the problem..
.by using the sp flash tool we can select to flash recovery only ....unticking the others except recovery.img ....you just try to download the stock rom and flash the recovery

Same problem
Heya guys!
I have the same problem here.. I can't run the .zip file from the SD card, it get interrupted every time. Any ideas?
drabuaiad said:
The same as me
i cant flash update.zip from cwm recovery and need to restore the stock recovery ...
I think flashing the stock rom can solve the problem..
.by using the sp flash tool we can select to flash recovery only ....unticking the others except recovery.img ....you just try to download the stock rom and flash the recovery
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I dont know what you two are trying to do but this thread is about rooting the lenovo A3500-FL not about lenovo stock rom.

Rooting..
Yes indeed, that's what I'm trying to do. Rooting the A3500-FL. According to the instructions you need to install the SuperSU from a zip on your SD card. When I try do that it gets interrupted every time. Installing recovery went well. So I'm not getting what I do wrong? Any ideas?
leripe said:
I dont know what you two are trying to do but this thread is about rooting the lenovo A3500-FL not about lenovo stock rom.
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Mrosenho said:
Yes indeed, that's what I'm trying to do. Rooting the A3500-FL. According to the instructions you need to install the SuperSU from a zip on your SD card. When I try do that it gets interrupted every time. Installing recovery went well. So I'm not getting what I do wrong? Any ideas?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip and y ou mean this when you talk about update.zip?
And I hope you are using the install zip from sdcard option and the choose zip from sdcard option?
Boot to cmw.
Install zip from sdcard.
Choose zip from sdcard.
browse to your supersu zip and apply.
Now I also update the first post's guide, so you can check that out too.

Thanks for the help so far. But now I'm starting to doubt that the CWM install went successfully. Let me show you a picture of my screen after a failed install of the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip -file. (ht_tps://ww_w.dropb_ox.com/s/1wrnatzjk2gn42h/2014-10-09%2008.50.40.png?dl=0) (slightly modified link because of forum rules, just take out the _) I'm using the "apply update from sdcard" option, then I browse to the SuperSU.zip -file and apply it. Then it starts installation, but aborts it in a few seconds. So am I booting to just a normal recovery mode and not CWM? (Sorry if all this seems totally ignorant, I have only flashed roms before, never rooted a new device)
leripe said:
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip and you mean this when you talk about update.zip?
And I hope you are using the install zip from sdcard option and the choose zip from sdcard option?
Boot to cmw.
Install zip from sdcard.
Choose zip from sdcard.
browse to your supersu zip and apply.
Now I also update the first post's guide, so you can check that out too.
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Yup.. This is the problem. The recovery runs fine from Flash Tool and claims it installs it. (Download ok) But I still don't seem to have CWM on the device. It's just normal recovery mode. So any ideas about the CWM-installation? What could possibly go wrong? I get no error messages. Cheers.
//Mike
Mrosenho said:
Thanks for the help so far. But now I'm starting to doubt that the CWM install went successfully. Let me show you a picture of my screen after a failed install of the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip -file. (ht_tps://ww_w.dropb_ox.com/s/1wrnatzjk2gn42h/2014-10-09%2008.50.40.png?dl=0) (slightly modified link because of forum rules, just take out the _) I'm using the "apply update from sdcard" option, then I browse to the SuperSU.zip -file and apply it. Then it starts installation, but aborts it in a few seconds. So am I booting to just a normal recovery mode and not CWM? (Sorry if all this seems totally ignorant, I have only flashed roms before, never rooted a new device)
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thanks ...
It is work fine for me on a3500 fl with 4.4.2 ver a442_01_26_140911_se

Mrosenho said:
Yup.. This is the problem. The recovery runs fine from Flash Tool and claims it installs it. (Download ok) But I still don't seem to have CWM on the device. It's just normal recovery mode. So any ideas about the CWM-installation? What could possibly go wrong? I get no error messages. Cheers.
//Mike
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Same for me, what about this @leripe ?
EDIT// Oh, It's working now, tried to flash it one more time, then I held a power button until Lenovo logo appeared and then I pressed Vol UP and Vol DOWN and the CWM came in, thank you! Now my tablet is finally rooted

help required rooting note 4

this is my second time to try rooting my phone after i failed and gave up a year ago.
i have got itchy fingers for a new phone but nothing is grabbing me, so i'd like to try and root this and use it for longer.
i have tried various methods with no luck.
my phone is a note 4, bought from the three network in ireland in may 2015 and is unlocked by three.
model number - SM-N910F
android version - 6.0.1
security patch level - 1 march 2017
baseband version - N910FXXS1DQA2
kernel version - 3.10.40-9117724 [email protected] #1
build number - MMB29M.N910FXXS1DQC6
i apologise if i am missing a thread with my answer....and will be very grateful for any help.

I hope this helps:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/root-note-4-sm-n910c-t2977948

thanks.
following this - http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-note-4-android-6-0-1-marshmallow/
stuck on...after flashing TWRP recovery using ODIN, and rebooting using vol up, power and home...it just boots into the old recovery every time

got it. sorted now

dougm1970 said:
thanks.
following this - http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-note-4-android-6-0-1-marshmallow/
stuck on...after flashing TWRP recovery using ODIN, and rebooting using vol up, power and home...it just boots into the old recovery every time
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When you flash twrp. Untick auto reboot. Let it flash, till it is complete. Unplug. Pull battery. Put back in. Then immediately reboot into recovery by holding pwr+vol up+home
Plus use the new Twrp
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4qualcomm.html

Where are the non add files to download!!
I can't seem to access the correct root, unlocker, and recovery file needed to root my Samsung
aaron74 said:
When you flash twrp. Untick auto reboot. Let it flash, till it is complete. Unplug. Pull battery. Put back in. Then immediately reboot into recovery by holding pwr+vol up+home
Plus use the new Twrp
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4qualcomm.html
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Kaybabe4 said:
I can't seem to access the correct root, unlocker, and recovery file needed to root my Samsung
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I don't understand "non add files"
How to root:
Download Odin here!
Download TWRP here for Note4 model trlte!
Download SuperSU zip files here!
Use Pc to install Odin and use Odin to install TWRP.
Then copy Supersu to phones SD card. And use TWRP to install it.
All done!
Use Google or search XDA. There are multiple links that show how to use with more detail.