[Q] Rooting issues on SGH-I337M TLS (Canada (Telus)) - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Hi Guys,
I tried to root my Telus S4 (I337MVLUAMG1) yesterday but no luck yet.
My first try:
i put the phone in download mode
Pushed with Odin 185 and 3.07 openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-jfltecan.tar
After fist reboot put CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip in the phone
Rebooting in the TWRP recovery mode, i installed superSU
After reboot superSU app was there but i didn't get the root access
Odin3v185.zip
Odin3_v3.07.rar
My second try:
i put the phone in download mode
Pushed, with Odin 185 and 3.07, CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar.md5
After reboot a new script passed to install superSU and clean... Seems well
After reboot superSU app was not there and i didn't get the root access
The third try: motochopper.zip
I Allow USB debugging
The phone connected to PC, i start tun.bat
It seems doing something and i got the popup in the phone
But in the rooting process failed
After reboot no superSU app was there and i didn't get the root access
Should i return to I337MVLUAMDJ framework to get the root and after that i will upgrade to I337MVLUAMG1
Someone have an idea PLS?

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Worked
it finally worked.
i notice that the application saw my S4 as already rooted
Thanks for the good and quick answer of xBeerdroiDx
Thx

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[Q] gs4 losses root.

Hello.
Im looking to get some help with an issue i have on my gs4 att, stock + root.
My device keeps loosing root access after a while.
I have unrooted and flashed stock 4 times, but i cant figure out the problem and cant find any information on the fourms.
What version stock?
TheAxman said:
What version stock?
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stock 4.2.2 UCUAMDL
do do you think it ha anything to do with removing stock samsung apps like hub and att [email protected]?
gsr101 said:
Hello.
Im looking to get some help with an issue i have on my gs4 att, stock + root.
My device keeps loosing root access after a while.
I have unrooted and flashed stock 4 times, but i cant figure out the problem and cant find any information on the fourms.
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Here I did it before and I never got a message says root access has been lost.
1. Odin it back
2. Root by using causal method
3. When phone reboot itself into recovery TWRP
4. Don't back up just reboot into welcome screen
5. It should ask you to install superuser, just install it
6. Finally, reboot into recovery and make nandroid back up.
On step four, I back up by using nandroid before superuser install. When I change rom, message always telling me I have lost root access quite often this way.
LeonKnight12 said:
Here I did it before and I never got a message says root access has been lost.
1. Odin it back
2. Root by using causal method
3. When phone reboot itself into recovery TWRP
4. Don't back up just reboot into welcome screen
5. It should ask you to install superuser, just install it
6. Finally, reboot into recovery and make nandroid back up.
On step four, I back up by using nandroid before superuser install. When I change rom, message always telling me I have lost root access quite often this way.
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thats usually what i do, i tried 4 times. It doesnt ask me to install su, its already installed.
i might just have to update and wait for new root method.
Download a superuser/supersu zip file and flash it through your twrp/cwm recovery and reboot.when I first rooted my I337 ATT S4
It would loose just as I would enter recovery and my recovery would ask if I wanted to fix it before rebooting. After flashing the supersu zip file
I have had zero issues with root.
jball said:
Download a superuser/supersu zip file and flash it through your twrp/cwm recovery and reboot.when I first rooted my I337 ATT S4
It would loose just as I would enter recovery and my recovery would ask if I wanted to fix it before rebooting. After flashing the supersu zip file
I have had zero issues with root.
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thanks for the share, do you happen to have link to the file or thread?
Sorry for the late reply I don't get notification for this site.I Google everything and most of the time it will bring u to xda for what u search .I don't post links cause I don't want trouble from nobody thinking I'm try n to take credit if u know what I mean.just helpful words

[Q] Best method for root and custom recovery for Sprint Galaxy S4 mf9?

Hi,
First, I'd like to thank everyone (names unknown) for their time and effort in helping me root my first few cellphones. I've found many helpful posts over the years. Never had a problem.
Now, I have rooted my Sprint Galaxy S4 and installed a custom recovery MDC build. I then installed the OTA update to MF9 which knowingly destroyed root. I have tried several methods to install the custom recovery and root for MF9. When I run Root Checker, it tells me that it may take a little time because the system appears to be running slow. When I use Root Explorer, it won't let me change from r/o to r/w. To me, this means it isn't rooted.
What I am looking for is either a response explaining how to install a working custom recovery and root to my phone or a link to the best method.
Is there an Odin One-click?
I'm having difficulties following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
I don't want a custom rom just yet.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jose
ps If I'm not clear in my description, please ask me what I might have meant.
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Just use cf auto root in Odin, then use Odin to flash your recovery. The thread is in one of the dev sections. Can't link it just now but it should be easy to find.
SGS4 Sent
peruvianrock said:
Hi,
First, I'd like to thank everyone (names unknown) for their time and effort in helping me root my first few cellphones. I've found many helpful posts over the years. Never had a problem.
Now, I have rooted my Sprint Galaxy S4 and installed a custom recovery MDC build. I then installed the OTA update to MF9 which knowingly destroyed root. I have tried several methods to install the custom recovery and root for MF9. When I run Root Checker, it tells me that it may take a little time because the system appears to be running slow. When I use Root Explorer, it won't let me change from r/o to r/w. To me, this means it isn't rooted.
What I am looking for is either a response explaining how to install a working custom recovery and root to my phone or a link to the best method.
Is there an Odin One-click?
I'm having difficulties following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
I don't want a custom rom just yet.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jose
ps If I'm not clear in my description, please ask me what I might have meant.
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First, I am by no means a Mod... but just as a little tip they will tell you questions belong in the question section and move it there where it will get buried. You better off posting future questions there where people often help if they can.
Ok onto your thread.
If you check out these two sections in the thread you linked they should help you. You will want to do the Custom Recovery Flash first then install Chainfire's SuperSU
CUSTOM RECOVERY FLASH
Recovery TWRP. Download this.
DL LINK http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jfl...0-jfltespr.tar
About TWRP http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2
With USB cable NOT connected, turn off your device. Now boot into download mode. (Hold volume down then power...HOLD and WAIT... then volume up to accept message) Now connect USB cable.
Put the TWRP recovery .tar in the same folder on your computer that the Odin execution app is. Right click Odin.exe and click run as administrator. Flash TWRP using PDA mode with auto reboot UNCHECKED. Hit start. When you see RESET or PASS, move on.
Unplug USB cable. Next hold down VOL UP and the POWER button until the device turns off. Keep pressing VOL UP and let go of POWER. When you see the blue "recovery booting" let go of VOL UP. You will then boot into your new recovery. This should work if done correctly. Resore your Data back up if necessary and reboot. It SHOULD realize you are not Rooted and ask you if you want to Root. Select to Root (or not) and your done!
HOW TO ROOT STOCK MF9
You can either Odin flash CFAutoRoot from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2291827
Check here for How To video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2257101
OR Custom Recovery Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip in TWRP or CWM to gain the latest and greatest Root for your S4 from Chainfire!
You should now be rooted with MF9 for the Software version, Baseband version (modem) and Build number.
I am not an expert by any means but I have been through all of this after having my new GS4 for about a week. I, however, updated to MF9 first before doing any rooting or installing any recoveries so I don't know if that would make a difference or not. I first installed Odin 1.85 then downloaded the correct CF Auto Root tar.md5 file and installed that with Odin. It took seconds and worked perfectly. After that I installed Philz Touch CWM-based recovery also with Odin and everything seems to be working like a charm. See below
CF Auto Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
PhilZ Touch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322679
peruvianrock said:
Hi,
First, I'd like to thank everyone (names unknown) for their time and effort in helping me root my first few cellphones. I've found many helpful posts over the years. Never had a problem.
Now, I have rooted my Sprint Galaxy S4 and installed a custom recovery MDC build. I then installed the OTA update to MF9 which knowingly destroyed root. I have tried several methods to install the custom recovery and root for MF9. When I run Root Checker, it tells me that it may take a little time because the system appears to be running slow. When I use Root Explorer, it won't let me change from r/o to r/w. To me, this means it isn't rooted.
What I am looking for is either a response explaining how to install a working custom recovery and root to my phone or a link to the best method.
Is there an Odin One-click?
I'm having difficulties following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
I don't want a custom rom just yet.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jose
ps If I'm not clear in my description, please ask me what I might have meant.
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This is the easiest method to root I have ever seen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Thank you everyone for your help.
I am finally rooted.
I went back to an older stock rom. Then I followed the link in my original post.
Everything went smoothly.
But, Triangle Away doesn't work anymore.
I get the following message:
Could not locate hidden partition or could not detect device model. Are you running Android 4.0 or newer, and are you rooted, and is your device supported?
I uninstalled and reinstalled Triangle Away. Opened it again and got the same message.
I'll search the forums to see if there's an answer.
But once again, thank you for your help and encouragement. Just wish that I had more time to tinker with custom roms!
Additionally, I didn't lose any data throughout the whole process.

[Q] Please Help Me! Root Galaxy S4

Okay well, I have a GS4 GT-I 9500 on android 4.2.2 KitKat.
I updated it from 4.3 to this version when I was in Russia.
And lately, I heard of rooting and stuff so I'm a total newbie!
So, I jumped for some tutorials on the web and I learned about Pc Odin, chainfire root, and CWM recovery.
I used first a method wich involved using odin to push the CF auto-root with PDA into the phone while on download mode. I got only 'reset' but no 'pass' would show. And no supersu icon will appear in my app drawer. After lots of tires and multiple Odin version changes I succeeded in having 'pass', but nope, "no proper root access"(via root checker).
So then I used Odin to put CWM recovery in the phone and enter it to "install zip from sd card" and installed the CF auto-root . zip. Lines start to flow and ends with a "Done". Then I go back to reboot and it says something like do you want to fix root located in... before root? I tried "yes - fix root" and "no - just reboot" And both didn't fix it for me.
Finally, I tried motochopper.zip that have some files wich needed developer mode to be enabled and USB debugging. I only had to hit enter in run.bat and it starts the rooting process. But immediately says failure and gives an error like "failure supersu already available"...
I would really appreciate any help. I need my device rooted soon, please. Thanks in advance.
P.S: While on download mode, it shows that my phone status is modified. I won't mind having to force a factory reset if it'll fix something.
Thanks a lot!
I wonder if my post is visible to others, I really need my phone rooted
nicolaz_i said:
I wonder if my post is visible to others, I really need my phone rooted
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there is an app called framaroot, available by searching xda or google, usually works for rooting samsung phones.
there is also a pc app called Vroot that works almost like magic, every device i plug in is rooted within 2 minutes, even without drivers!
Nope...
Kobro said:
there is an app called framaroot, available by searching xda or google, usually works for rooting samsung phones.
there is also a pc app called Vroot that works almost like magic, every device i plug in is rooted within 2 minutes, even without drivers!
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Framaroot doesn't support the GT-i9500 model. I also tried Vroot and it didn't work. I'm really sure it's something from the phone...
Sorry bro, that didn't help
nicolaz_i said:
Okay well, I have a GS4 GT-I 9500 on android 4.2.2 KitKat.
I updated it from 4.3 to this version when I was in Russia.
And lately, I heard of rooting and stuff so I'm a total newbie!
So, I jumped for some tutorials on the web and I learned about Pc Odin, chainfire root, and CWM recovery.
I used first a method wich involved using odin to push the CF auto-root with PDA into the phone while on download mode. I got only 'reset' but no 'pass' would show. And no supersu icon will appear in my app drawer. After lots of tires and multiple Odin version changes I succeeded in having 'pass', but nope, "no proper root access"(via root checker).
So then I used Odin to put CWM recovery in the phone and enter it to "install zip from sd card" and installed the CF auto-root . zip. Lines start to flow and ends with a "Done". Then I go back to reboot and it says something like do you want to fix root located in... before root? I tried "yes - fix root" and "no - just reboot" And both didn't fix it for me.
Finally, I tried motochopper.zip that have some files wich needed developer mode to be enabled and USB debugging. I only had to hit enter in run.bat and it starts the rooting process. But immediately says failure and gives an error like "failure supersu already available"...
I would really appreciate any help. I need my device rooted soon, please. Thanks in advance.
P.S: While on download mode, it shows that my phone status is modified. I won't mind having to force a factory reset if it'll fix something.
Thanks a lot!
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If you have Clockwork Mod Recovery on your phone now, find a Superuse.zip install package and flash that in recovery. It will work like a charm.
easy steps !
download & flash touch philz Recovery via Odin
then go to recovery and select re-root system > > yes apply ( Supersu )
Then download supersu from google play and he will ask you how do you want to update binary ,just click normal
YEAH!! Finally rooted
RubbaBand said:
easy steps !
download & flash touch philz Recovery via Odin
then go to recovery and select re-root system > > yes apply ( Supersu )
Then download supersu from google play and he will ask you how do you want to update binary ,just click normal
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You sir, is the best person I ever known. Thanks a lot for saving my life. I swear I almost tried everything on the internet to root my phone, but none really worked. Please stay awesome. Bye.
nicolaz_i said:
You sir, is the best person I ever known. Thanks a lot for saving my life. I swear I almost tried everything on the internet to root my phone, but none really worked. Please stay awesome. Bye.
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anytime bro, if you have any questions or any problems send me PM
RubbaBand said:
easy steps !
download & flash touch philz Recovery via Odin
then go to recovery and select re-root system > > yes apply ( Supersu )
Then download supersu from google play and he will ask you how do you want to update binary ,just click normal
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dont you have to find the root pakage, or does philz do root without a root package?
Kobro said:
dont you have to find the root pakage, or does philz do root without a root package?
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No he doesnt need
RubbaBand said:
No he doesnt need
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so philz can root without any other downloads???
i didnt know that.
@Kobro
you need just to download SuperSu from google play
thats all
RubbaBand said:
@Kobro
you need just to download SuperSu from google play
thats all
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nice, now , just gotta find philz for my phone...
Kobro said:
nice, now , just gotta find philz for my phone...
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k bro

Root for at&t note 3 on android 5.0

Is there anybody that has been able to root their at&t note 3 on android 5.0. I bought an at&t note 3 the other day and have been looking for a way to root it but have not found one yet. Please help me.
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
im not the poster, but I would like the info if you dont mind. Thank you.
phlashb4k said:
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
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im not the poster, but I would like the info if you dont mind. Thank you.
Did anyone ever figure out how to root this phone yet
Read above...
Sorry guys work got the best of me. I just got permission from a couple of developers to re-do a thread that elaborates more into how to root, flash etc. So that will be up by the end of the week (hopefully). My method I will be posting is completely different than what I'm telling you here. Because my guide will let you flash an a single file using flashfire that will already have root, xposed, viper audio, + extras already installed and configured. What I'm posting below is the main method being used.
In the mean time:
Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117, Reboot before connecting your phone.
Download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211 - This is a stock NC2 (Android 4.4.2) image you will flash to down grade from 5.0. (Temporarily).
Download Towelroot https://towelroot.com/tr.apk - This is towelroot, it exploits a vulnerability in android 4.4.2 that allows you to gain root without even rebooting your phone.
Download SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 - You can of course user any superuser app. I am personally a big supporter of Chainfire and his applications.
Download Safestrap Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=4718#downloads - This will be your recovery.
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 Make sure it's version 3.10.0 and only download odin from that post please. There are obnoxious amounts of fake odin downloads that come up in a google search that may contain malicious code.
Don't forget Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Also download any ROM you want to flash, BEFORE doing this. Unless of course you want to stay on rooted 4.2.2
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0. Backup. Back up everything.
1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.
2. Bring your phone into download mode. (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
3. Connect your phone to your computer using usb. (Back of the computer usb is always better)
-Make sure you installed the Samsung Drivers
4. Bring up odin and place N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file in the AP slot. (Odin might hangup and freeze for a minute. It's normal, don't click or do anything, just wait.)
5. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time on odin should already be checked. Just make sure.
6. Under ID:COM on odin, it should read 0:[COM4] in light-ish blue color.
7. Odins message should read <ID:0/004> Added!!
--Numbers might be different for each person.
8. Click Start and wait a while. After 15-20 minutes your phone will eventually boot into Android 4.4.2
And in this exact order:
9. Install Towelroot and click 'make it rain'
10. Install SuperSU, Be sure to disable knox when it asks. If it hangs at all just force close SuperSU and try again.
11. Install Busybox
12. Install Safestrap
Done.
When you want to flash a ROM simply place it on your SD card and flash it using Safestrap. Make sure when flashing that the ROM comes with the OC1 kernel. If it doesn't you'll need to flash it after flashing the ROM.
As I said above I'm going to be posting an entire thread this week dedicated to rooting, flashing, and working with this phone. It's going to have the most updated information that I have and an easier and quicker method that doesn't require Safestrap. I'm going to ask mods and hopefully it will get a sticky.
Thank you!! I`m going to try this tonight. I`ll let you if I can pull it off. Looking forward to your new thread too. Thanks again!!
Quick question phlashb4k, the first step in your guide ( 1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.), the link you posted for busybox is for the play store app. Is there a zip file for it elsewhere. I can`t download the app to my sd card.. Could I install it from the play store after I`ve downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2? I`ve searched this site and googled for a while and I still cant do it. Everything else is ready ready to go. Thanks in advance.
I am new to the root process and must also down grade to 4.4.2, can i re-upgrade to 5.0 after the root some how while maintaining my root?
Safestrap
Without question Safestrap is the biggest problem for me
The newer version B03 would not boot to recovery
I had to go back to B01
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Upon boot it installs 262 "updates" fro AT&T
Using the rooted file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
Last time it sent me into a boot loop after the updates.
I did get it to run for a while.
Trying the complete stagefright fix also
Which I can't seem to find the link to right this instant.
Constantly get
Unfortunately, the process
com.google.process.gaaps has stopped errors
Thought I had it fixed at one pint but it is a problem again.
this seems to help
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ogle-process-gapps-has-stopped-error-message/
working on it.
ddamm07 said:
Quick question phlashb4k, the first step in your guide ( 1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.), the link you posted for busybox is for the play store app. Is there a zip file for it elsewhere. I can`t download the app to my sd card.. Could I install it from the play store after I`ve downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2? I`ve searched this site and googled for a while and I still cant do it. Everything else is ready ready to go. Thanks in advance.
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Yes you can install directly from the Playstore or flash a zip file. Either works just fine as long as everything is installed in the correct order you'll be good to go. Allow me a bit and I can upload the .apk directly to my google drive account and provide a link. You could really download SuperSU and Busybox from the Playstore if you wanted to. It just takes a bit longer.
Gonobn said:
I am new to the root process and must also down grade to 4.4.2, can i re-upgrade to 5.0 after the root some how while maintaining my root?
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Of course. After you downgrade you then have access to Safestrap, which is a custom recovery environment you use to flash ROMs with. (Almost) every ROM for our phones already have SuperSU installed, if it doesn't it will specify in the thread that you need to flash SuperSU using Safestrap. But there's only a few that require it. Most of them already include the OC1 kernel inside the ROM as well. (OC1 is the only kernel that will run 5.0 on our phones).
rlj4214 said:
Without question Safestrap is the biggest problem for me
The newer version B03 would not boot to recovery
I had to go back to B01
---------- Post added at 08:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 AM ----------
Upon boot it installs 262 "updates" fro AT&T
Using the rooted file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
Last time it sent me into a boot loop after the updates.
I did get it to run for a while.
Trying the complete stagefright fix also
Which I can't seem to find the link to right this instant.
Constantly get
Unfortunately, the process
com.google.process.gaaps has stopped errors
Thought I had it fixed at one pint but it is a problem again.
this seems to help
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ogle-process-gapps-has-stopped-error-message/
working on it.
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If the following doesn't help please explain your problem in a little more detail for me, write out each step you are doing and I will try to see which might be causing the issue.
Safestrap is very touchy and actually isn't compatible with 5.0 (OC1). To boot into Safestrap after flashing 5.0, if you want to do a backup (which I wouldn't recommend with safestrap, I've personally only had bad luck) you need to either flash the NC2 kernel with odin, or download and install http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141. I suggest downloading the .apk. All you do is flash the NC2 kernel with the flasher app and it will automatically boot you into safestrap. After you do whatever it is you need to do, (flash patches, etc) you then flash the OC1 kernel and reboot. OC1 kernel can be found here: https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
To fix your Playstore issue, remove any Playstore updates you have, then download and install the latest version from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Well I was was able to down grade with out a hitch. If I knew it was so simple, I would have done it a long time ago. I finally was able find all the info I needed about ROMs available and how to`s but before I start flashing, I`m going to have do a lot more reading on this awesome site. Now since my note 3 is no longer in service and out of warranty, I`m assuming I don`t have to settle for a at&t rom. I`m just going to use as a little tablet with just wifi and bluetooth. That is after have used it as a guinea pig, then I`ll start on rooting my note 4. Thanks again for your help in getting me going, phlashb4k.:good:
phlashb4k said:
Yes you can install directly from the Playstore or flash a zip file. Either works just fine as long as everything is installed in the correct order you'll be good to go. Allow me a bit and I can upload the .apk directly to my google drive account and provide a link. You could really download SuperSU and Busybox from the Playstore if you wanted to. It just takes a bit longer.
Of course. After you downgrade you then have access to Safestrap, which is a custom recovery environment you use to flash ROMs with. (Almost) every ROM for our phones already have SuperSU installed, if it doesn't it will specify in the thread that you need to flash SuperSU using Safestrap. But there's only a few that require it. Most of them already include the OC1 kernel inside the ROM as well. (OC1 is the only kernel that will run 5.0 on our phones).
If the following doesn't help please explain your problem in a little more detail for me, write out each step you are doing and I will try to see which might be causing the issue.
Safestrap is very touchy and actually isn't compatible with 5.0 (OC1). To boot into Safestrap after flashing 5.0, if you want to do a backup (which I wouldn't recommend with safestrap, I've personally only had bad luck) you need to either flash the NC2 kernel with odin, or download and install http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141. I suggest downloading the .apk. All you do is flash the NC2 kernel with the flasher app and it will automatically boot you into safestrap. After you do whatever it is you need to do, (flash patches, etc) you then flash the OC1 kernel and reboot. OC1 kernel can be found here: https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
To fix your Playstore issue, remove any Playstore updates you have, then download and install the latest version from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
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Playstore is fixed. Got that done last night.
Now I have another issue that I am about to butt heads with.
"Emergency calls only"
BS My bill is paid what is with these jackasses at AT&T
Attacking it now.
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rlj4214 said:
Playstore is fixed. Got that done last night.
Now I have another issue that I am about to butt heads with.
"Emergency calls only"
BS My bill is paid what is with these jackasses at AT&T
Attacking it now.
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It was like talking to Time Warner.
Reboot it.
I understand sir, just reboot it.
Something in their network failed.
So now that I'm off the roof.
The safestrap that you had a link to wouldn't run at all.
I mean it loads and looks like it works tells me that it is installed and that the recovery is installed but won't boot to recovery. That is with mine Safestrap-HLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
That is the same thing that happened with your version Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk
I finally unloaded everything and started over from 4.4.2 factory stock
order that I got to work was
towelroot
su
busybox pro
safestrap B03
uninstall safestrap B03
uinstall busybox and install it again
install safestrap B01
uninstall B01
restart busybox pro
install B01
And finally I got it to show up correctly and boot properly, recovery and all.
Everything installed but now........
It wants to "update again"
Every time it updates, it crashes the system and I start over.
Gonna try it one more time and then go back to rooted 4.4.2 probably if it doesn't work.
I wonder if Verizon is this bad.
It's like when I had Time Warner's all in one router modem. Crash o matic every time they "updated" something
Now with an Asus RT-68U and Motorola modem I'm fine.
Incorporated the stagefright fix I mentioned earlier and it got all but one file.
Shows good in Lookout but CCVE-2051-6602 shows up in Ziperium.
Just turned off auto mms for this second and see what AT&T screws up with their update her when it finishes.
It's been a long ugly day and has nothing to do with this but I'm tired.
Thank you very much for your post and your help.
Take Care
Could you upload a screen shot(s) of your modem and kernel version .
Verizons Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Just AT&Ts. Which is why we have to jump to get root and such
phlashb4k said:
Sorry guys work got the best of me. I just got permission from a couple of developers to re-do a thread that elaborates more into how to root, flash etc. So that will be up by the end of the week (hopefully). My method I will be posting is completely different than what I'm telling you here. Because my guide will let you flash an a single file using flashfire that will already have root, xposed, viper audio, + extras already installed and configured. What I'm posting below is the main method being used.
In the mean time:
Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117, Reboot before connecting your phone.
Download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211 - This is a stock NC2 (Android 4.4.2) image you will flash to down grade from 5.0. (Temporarily).
Download Towelroot https://towelroot.com/tr.apk - This is towelroot, it exploits a vulnerability in android 4.4.2 that allows you to gain root without even rebooting your phone.
Download SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 - You can of course user any superuser app. I am personally a big supporter of Chainfire and his applications.
Download Safestrap Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=4718#downloads - This will be your recovery.
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 Make sure it's version 3.10.0 and only download odin from that post please. There are obnoxious amounts of fake odin downloads that come up in a google search that may contain malicious code.
Don't forget Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Also download any ROM you want to flash, BEFORE doing this. Unless of course you want to stay on rooted 4.2.2
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0. Backup. Back up everything.
1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.
2. Bring your phone into download mode. (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
3. Connect your phone to your computer using usb. (Back of the computer usb is always better)
-Make sure you installed the Samsung Drivers
4. Bring up odin and place N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file in the AP slot. (Odin might hangup and freeze for a minute. It's normal, don't click or do anything, just wait.)
5. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time on odin should already be checked. Just make sure.
6. Under ID:COM on odin, it should read 0:[COM4] in light-ish blue color.
7. Odins message should read <ID:0/004> Added!!
--Numbers might be different for each person.
8. Click Start and wait a while. After 15-20 minutes your phone will eventually boot into Android 4.4.2
And in this exact order:
9. Install Towelroot and click 'make it rain'
10. Install SuperSU, Be sure to disable knox when it asks. If it hangs at all just force close SuperSU and try again.
11. Install Busybox
12. Install Safestrap
Done.
When you want to flash a ROM simply place it on your SD card and flash it using Safestrap. Make sure when flashing that the ROM comes with the OC1 kernel. If it doesn't you'll need to flash it after flashing the ROM.
As I said above I'm going to be posting an entire thread this week dedicated to rooting, flashing, and working with this phone. It's going to have the most updated information that I have and an easier and quicker method that doesn't require Safestrap. I'm going to ask mods and hopefully it will get a sticky.
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Yea!!!
It updated and just said it failed but didn't crash the phone.
I'll have a beer now.
It looked like it was a KNOX update which is disabled.
Score one for the good guys. me me me me me
Thank you so very much for your help and putting up with me.
Have a great evening,,, and a beer.
screenshot you requested
phlashb4k said:
Could you upload a screen shot(s) of your modem and kernel version .
Verizons Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Just AT&Ts. Which is why we have to jump to get root and such
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So the Verizon is easier to deal with? I just was looking at the BOUNTY for a Verizon note 4 and thought it might have been more of a pain
Sorry for the Delay I have 3 Great Pyrenees a Catahoula and 2 domestic short hair cats the were rioting to be fed.
SM-N900A
Hi, are my ROM choices pretty limited because the ATT phone has to run on OC1 kernel? Will most of the popular ROMs from the other Note 3 threads run on OC1?
Thanks, Mike
phlashb4k said:
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
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Supernoob question. I plan on doing this soon with my new note. However, I was wondering if the hotspot is automatically unlocked in 4.2.2. or do I need to download a special rom for that? thanks
Anybody know how to insall Xposed on Android 5.0? or have the link of the working one?
Thanks plashb4k, did this last night and it worked out great! I have a couple of questions though. (i'm completely new to this.) First, how can I disable Device Management from the phone? Now it is always in the Notification panel saying there is a new update. Secondly, are there any roms you recommend that work with android 4.4.2 really well? Thanks.

need help rooting first Android phone s5 g900w8

Hello everyone, finally t shirt weather in Toronto as of today. Im here to ask for assisstance and I'd like to learn how to root and install a good custom Ron that is efficient,
I hear cynmod is good.
I'd also like to learn how to change the device id on this phone which is a
samsung galaxy s5 g900w8 5.1.1 (Canadian model).
Side note; Im newb so the more detail the better Thanks
3 files needed. recovery, modded kernel and su beta. The better rom is completely subjective a lot of roms and different with both good and bad behaviors. You choose.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
Also a noob with a SM-G900W8
Also am a noob, tried a few links. got stuck in bootloops.
What is a guaranteed root method so i dont have to flash stock or format again?
Same model as what he asked about.
Could u supply step by step directions please?
Either flash this with ODIN
http://download.chainfire.eu/406/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kltecan-kltevl-smg900w8.zip
Or if that causes a bootloop,
Copy SuperSU to your Micro SDcard / Phone storage
flash TWRP with ODIN, but uncheck "Auto Reboot" first
When it finishes flashing, pull the battery to power off the phone
Replace battery
Boot immediately into recovery and flash SuperSU
Reboot to rooted Android
I already tried flashing that one and it caused bootloops or frozen at bootup.
Where can i download the TWRP that youre suggesting to flash?
And where can i find a confirmed download for SuperSU?
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/
Google and read some threads, your questions are answered a million times here
*Detection* said:
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/
Google and read some threads, your questions are answered a million times here
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Its just that i goofed this twice already so i just want to find step by step directions.
will this work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697762
Drugger said:
Its just that i goofed this twice already so i just want to find step by step directions.
will this work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697762
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I already linked you to TWRP, get 3.0.0.0 .tar version, do not unzip, add it to the AP or PDA section of ODIN
Copy this SuperSU to your card or phone first
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
ok sorry. thanks!
Copy SuperSU to phone or sdcard
Open ODIN and uncheck "Auto reboot"
Add TWRP to AP or PDA
Put phone in download mode
Flash TWRP
Pull battery to power off
Replace battery
Boot immediately into recovery (Volume Up & Home & Power)
Flash SuperSU
If asked, say NO to flashing root superSU again before exit
Reboot into android
K i did those steps EXACTLY. and its in bootloop now.
Downloaded the 3.0 tar file, downloaded the 2.46 SuperSU
unchecked reboot in odin, then flashed twrp. once it finished i pulled battery. booted into recovery to twrp setup. selected install. selected supersu, installed. said complete. restarted phone. bootloop
When booting into recovery says ontop not seandroid. warranty: kernel or something like that.

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