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[Q] Flash back to Stock

I'm sorry if this has been posted in another thread, but I couldn't find anything and I would like to return to stock 2.2.1. (if possible)
Here are my settings
1. Android version 2.2.1
2. I was on 2.2.340 before I loaded the GummyJAR ROM
3. I have downloaded the VRZ_MB810_2.3.32_1FF_01.sbf from TBH.
4. I have RSDLite 4.7 with the proper drivers installed.
Should I just use this sbf file?
Will this install it to 2.2 and would I be able to OTA 2.2.1?
Thanks! and sorry for my "noob-ness"

No, you need the SBF for 2.3.320 and then the patches for 2.3.340. You can find the links at myDroidworld. DONT SBF to 2.3.15/2.2 you will brick.

If you have a stock nandroid backup, just restore that. The easiest thing to do is always make a backup of stock.

Droid-Xer said:
No, you need the SBF for 2.3.320 and then the patches for 2.3.340. You can find the links at myDroidworld. DONT SBF to 2.3.15/2.2 you will brick.
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Thanks! I think i managed to get it back 100% stock.
System version: Version.2.3.340.MB810.Verizon.en.us
Android version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: BP-C_01.09.07P
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: VZW

Root and Backups on the S4

Just got a new S4 and on factory 4.2.2 and before I put a custom ROM on it I want to do a full backup with Titanium Backup or Nandroid but I need root first.
Can someone please point me at the right thread for my particular setup.
Baseband: I9505XXUDMGG
Kernel: 3.4.0 - 1220396
Build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUDMGG

sd_dracula said:
Just got a new S4 and on factory 4.2.2 and before I put a custom ROM on it I want to do a full backup with Titanium Backup or Nandroid but I need root first.
Can someone please point me at the right thread for my particular setup.
Baseband: I9505XXUDMGG
Kernel: 3.4.0 - 1220396
Build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUDMGG
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this link might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192841

aditya rathee said:
this link might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192841
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Ok I had managed to root on 4.2.2 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 and then updated to 4.3 and root is no longer active.
Also the phone drops the signal when locking.
How can I fix root and the signal issue?

sd_dracula said:
Ok I had managed to root on 4.2.2 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 and then updated to 4.3 and root is no longer active.
Also the phone drops the signal when locking.
How can I fix root and the signal issue?
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signal issue may be also due to network carrier

sd_dracula said:
Ok I had managed to root on 4.2.2 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 and then updated to 4.3 and root is no longer active.
Also the phone drops the signal when locking.
How can I fix root and the signal issue?
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How did you update to 4.3?
Did you use Odin? Did you do an OTA (probably not if you were previously rooted)? Did you go to a custom 4.3 ROM?
The answers to thsoe questions are important in figuring out how to restore root. It may be as simple as flashing SuperUser in recovery. The ROM you are using might just need to have Root access activated. Or you may have to re-root from scratc. None of these are hard, but the correct sollution depends on what you've done so far.

[Q] Verizon Galaxy S5 Lollipop 5.0 Root

Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.

DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.

ondabirdhouse said:
"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
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Oooooh I see. Thank you, kindly.

memory wipe
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

kairo26 said:
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.

bregimand said:
Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
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Rooted the phone, tried using dr. fon and a few other apps. I didn't get back any sms from before the phone was rooted. I would think it was better than Helium right?

My phone is unlocked,by following this steps do the phone lock or it will not do anything to it.thanks

if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.

bdamore said:
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
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yes if you get the wifi tethering file and flash it with whatever version software you wanna use and if not you can always use foxfi

I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.

FAUguy said:
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
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Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon

Newyork! said:
Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
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Its been almost impossible to find a good condition used S5 that isn't on OG5 for sale. I'm not in a rush, but everyone that it is good condition I ask, and they've been updated.

Very lost
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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_msl_ said:
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
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Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?

QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I am wanting to root my phone, and there is a guide here (the links on the first reply of this thread), but I understand that one of the steps is to backup "something" (the aboot is part of that something) that I don't know what it is or how to really do it. I would really appreciate if you can give me a "dummie" guide to do this.
On the other hand, about adding bands, there is guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
Best Regards!

QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.

Sinitron said:
I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
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What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?

buhohitr said:
What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
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This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space

Sinitron said:
This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
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Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk

buhohitr said:
Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
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That's everything I read, I wasn't holding out hope. Thanks though.

[Q] Rooted S5 - How to prepare to sell it? (unroot to stock?)

I don't know much about rooting, but I was able to root my Verizon S5 and customize it extensively.
I'm not actually selling it. My mom is eligible for upgrade, so I'm going to use her upgrade to get a S6 and give her my S5. I think I'd like to get the S5 back to stock so my mom doesn't have to worry about not updating, etc.
I tried searching, but surprisingly couldn't find a sold thread about returning the S5 to stock ROM. Seems like it should be a sticky. Maybe it is and I missed it?
Anyway, I have a "Stock" package under Restore in Safestrap. Not sure if that could be used. Can someone point me toward the un-rooting process? I don't know what I need to do, and whether I need to worry about knox, etc.

ergalthema said:
I don't know much about rooting, but I was able to root my Verizon S5 and customize it extensively.
I'm not actually selling it. My mom is eligible for upgrade, so I'm going to use her upgrade to get a S6 and give her my S5. I think I'd like to get the S5 back to stock so my mom doesn't have to worry about not updating, etc.
I tried searching, but surprisingly couldn't find a sold thread about returning the S5 to stock ROM. Seems like it should be a sticky. Maybe it is and I missed it?
Anyway, I have a "Stock" package under Restore in Safestrap. Not sure if that could be used. Can someone point me toward the un-rooting process? I don't know what I need to do, and whether I need to worry about knox, etc.
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Flash a retail stock tar file of your choice depending what firmware you want. Start taking the updates to make sure that is working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ment/stock-collection-kernels-modems-t2842069

Tulsadiver said:
Flash a retail stock tar file of your choice depending what firmware you want. Start taking the updates to make sure that is working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ment/stock-collection-kernels-modems-t2842069
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I'm sorry, but I don't understand what to do. There are many options on that thread. Is there a step-by-step instructions anywhere?

ergalthema said:
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what to do. There are many options on that thread. Is there a step-by-step instructions anywhere?
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Have you ever used Odin?

Tulsadiver said:
Have you ever used Odin?
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No. I'm on a Mac, and it couldn't find a version for Mac.

ergalthema said:
No. I'm on a Mac, and it couldn't find a version for Mac.
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What firmware are you on? Check your build under settings, about phone.

Tulsadiver said:
What firmware are you on? Check your build under settings, about phone.
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Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model number: SM-G900V
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel version: 3.4.0, [email protected]#1
Hardware version: G900V.05
Security software version: MDF v1.0Release2, VPN v1.4 Release 1
Towelroot

ergalthema said:
Device name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model number: SM-G900V
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel version: 3.4.0, [email protected]#1
Hardware version: G900V.05
Security software version: MDF v1.0Release2, VPN v1.4 Release 1
Towelroot
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If you have frozen SDM in order to not get any more update requests, go unfreeze it. OpenGo into safestrap recovery and restore your stock copy. Open safestrap. Uninstall recovery. Go into settings, applications and uninstall safestrap. Now you should be able to open SuperSU , go into settings, go down to where it says to fully unroot your phone and unroot it. Or you could go down to software update and take an update. You will lose root then.

Tulsadiver said:
If you have frozen SDM in order to not get any more update requests, go unfreeze it. OpenGo into safestrap recovery and restore your stock copy. Open safestrap. Uninstall recovery. Go into settings, applications and uninstall safestrap. Now you should be able to open SuperSU , go into settings, go down to where it says to fully unroot your phone and unroot it. Or you could go down to software update and take an update. You will lose root then.
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This sounds promising. Thanks!

Tulsadiver said:
If you have frozen SDM in order to not get any more update requests, go unfreeze it. OpenGo into safestrap recovery and restore your stock copy. Open safestrap. Uninstall recovery. Go into settings, applications and uninstall safestrap. Now you should be able to open SuperSU , go into settings, go down to where it says to fully unroot your phone and unroot it. Or you could go down to software update and take an update. You will lose root then.
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SDM is not frozen by Titanium Backup, but I have not been getting update requests. Is there somewhere else it would be frozen?
Do I need to worry about "KLMS Agent 2.2.101" or "Knox Notification Manager 2.0" or "Support & Protection 3.0.1"? Those are frozen by TB.
Also, how risky is this method of unrooting?

ergalthema said:
SDM is not frozen by Titanium Backup, but I have not been getting update requests. Is there somewhere else it would be frozen?
Do I need to worry about "KLMS Agent 2.2.101" or "Knox Notification Manager 2.0" or "Support & Protection 3.0.1"? Those are frozen by TB.
Also, how risky is this method of unrooting?
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You want stock so unfreeze everything. I believe you run the risk of losing root but that is the point, right? Everything you do with a rooted phone has risks but all you are doing is removing root.

Tulsadiver said:
You want stock so unfreeze everything. I believe you run the risk of losing root but that is the point, right? Everything you do with a rooted phone has risks but all you are doing is removing root.
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Yes, I wanted to unroot and return to stock. That totally worked!!! Many thanks!!!

New Root Method For 5.1.1 w/o custom kernel

A new superSu was released. It will give you systemless root on Samsung TW 5.1.1 and does not require a cutom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
It also looks like CF Auto root for DOK2 firmware has been updated as well using the newest SUPERSU.
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/

Nice! For some reason, Link isn't working for me.

Bruce lee roy said:
Nice! For some reason, Link isn't working for me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3

ShrekOpher said:
A new superSu was released. It will give you systemless root on Samsung TW 5.1.1 and does not require a cutom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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Did you tried it?

Avide said:
Did you tried it?
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Yeah I'm on stock DOK2 firmware, and I have root using the stock kernel.
However V4A will not work right now, it is not compatible with systemless root. Besides that everything is working great.

ShrekOpher said:
Yeah I'm on stock DOK2 firmware, and I have root using the stock kernel.
However V4A will not work right now, it is not compatible with systemless root. Besides that everything is working great.
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Why do you prefer stock over custom?

Bruce lee roy said:
Why do you prefer stock over custom?
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I did this so I can use Android Pay, not because of kernels, but in general a stock kernel is going to be more stable and cause less issues.

ShrekOpher said:
Yeah I'm on stock DOK2 firmware, and I have root using the stock kernel.
However V4A will not work right now, it is not compatible with systemless root. Besides that everything is working great.
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Could you post some steps on how to use this new systemless root on the Note4?

chodaboy19 said:
Could you post some steps on how to use this new systemless root on the Note4?
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If your on the stock firmware you just flash the new SuperSu.Zip in TWRP, it's available in the thread linked in the OP. And you will have root, no need to flash a custom kernel.

I tested this system less root out earlier and it doesn't seem like it's 100% stable. I was on stock dok2 freshly Odin and then flash this system less root. Titanium back up doesn't Uninstall system apps (debloat), after you restart your phone the apps remains intact. Anyone else?

I just tried this out. I was rooted on 4.4.4 NK4. So far everything seems to be working fine. I froze and defrosted some apps using Titanium backup without any problems. I will keep an eye on things as I use 5.1.1, but from a casual glance, it looks like a nice update.
Steps to install from 4.4.4:
1. Install the DOK2 image using ODIN
2. Install TWRP using ODIN
3. Install the SuperSU Beta zip using TWRP

aznvi3tric3guy said:
I tested this system less root out earlier and it doesn't seem like it's 100% stable. I was on stock dok2 freshly Odin and then flash this system less root. Titanium back up doesn't Uninstall system apps (debloat), after you restart your phone the apps remains intact. Anyone else?
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If you read the forum that the zip is provided, you'd see it's not 100% yet. Still on beta phase but making it available because it's 'mostly' working.
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When booting are you getting the message: "Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing"?
Not sure, where I messed up...

aznvi3tric3guy said:
I tested this system less root out earlier and it doesn't seem like it's 100% stable. I was on stock dok2 freshly Odin and then flash this system less root. Titanium back up doesn't Uninstall system apps (debloat), after you restart your phone the apps remains intact. Anyone else?
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Yeah, this is a systemless root. This means there are certain root apps that will not work correctly. Mainly things that modify the system. However, you can flash a debloater script in TWRP and remove the applications you want.
Right now removing system apps in Titanium Backup does NOT work, but freezing them all does. Also Viper4Android can't install the drivers. Both of these issues are related to the new Root Method.
However if there was a flashable zip to install the drivers for V4A I think the app itself would still work fine.
Remember this is a beta version of SuperSu and most of the developers have not adjusted the root apps to work with the new systemless root method.

chodaboy19 said:
When booting are you getting the message: "Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing"?
Not sure, where I messed up...
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Yeah I get that as well, but if you go look at the About Phone screen once you are booted up you will see that you are still SE Android Enforcing. something with how this is gaining root access is making the boot sequence think you have modified the kernel, even though you have not.

So you guys are able to freeze system apps in TiBu, yes? I ask because this sounds an awful lot like how I was able to root my new Tab S2 a few weeks ago. If I'm onto anything here, then I would just make sure that everything related to Knox is frozen; all have Knox in the name except Security Log Agent but make sure that's frozen too. After getting that straightened out and learning which apps didn't currently cooperate, the tablet runs like a dream :angel:
There are still a few limitations and a handful of apps that don't seem to enjoy the situation, but I simply refuse not to administer my own device (I got the 817T, 9.7" Tmo variant). There are no custom/permissive kernels yet for that model yet as we're still waiting for the code to be released... , honestly makes me wish there was a GPL for individuals and another for "corporate entities" who've made billions off of generously GPLed work that had some (sharp) teeth and a taste of enforcement
Anyway, making sure that Knox is entirely frozen solid will hopefully help out anyone having issues. I'd also advise not going overboard with Xposed modules and making frequent Nandroids in case you get stuck in a bootloop or similar (happened to me after flashing the fix for FolderMount... just restored a Nandroid but I really miss FolderMount :crying
Hopefully that's of some help and I'm not just babbling about my sweet new tablet here... well, ya know, I suppose it can be two things

Can I install twrp without root ????
This will work for samsung 12.2 tab pro right???

ShrekOpher said:
I did this so I can use Android Pay, not because of kernels, but in general a stock kernel is going to be more stable and cause less issues.
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Depends on the kernel...
As of right now BeastMost only has the root restriction removed, other then that its stock. (It still DOG1 as Sammy hasn't released the DOK2 source yet)
The reason freeza called his kernel BeastMode stock is because the only thing changed are tweaks no real mods.
For example some logging is turned off etc.
The things that are changed do not affect stability like a heavily modded kernel that needs a tweaker app etc.
(so long as the kernel that is compiled is for that carrier and that variant device)

Skrillexsgames said:
Can I install twrp without root ????
This will work for samsung 12.2 tab pro right???
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yes you can, use odin

aznvi3tric3guy said:
I tested this system less root out earlier and it doesn't seem like it's 100% stable. I was on stock dok2 freshly Odin and then flash this system less root. Titanium back up doesn't Uninstall system apps (debloat), after you restart your phone the apps remains intact. Anyone else?
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Try installing busy box from the Playstore.