I'm still running MI9 and keep getting hassled to take the OTA update. From what I'm reading, it's easier to root and not lose data from MJ7. But, it'd be nice to get the de-bloated Beans Stock coming from rooted MI9 as well.
I've been out of the game a while and a lot has changed. Not 100% familiar with some of the newer hacking terminology. My main goal here is to run WiFi Tether and have the latest radio and updated software (fewest bugs/hang ups the better).
Which method is less hassle?
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I opened my Note this morning and it is still running the MI9 build. I have rooted many phones in my android days, and was brought learning never take any OTA updates, which I haven't yet.
I don't know if I should use the Universal Root de la Vega, because it seems to me that it is only for newer builds, but I may be mistaken. I just want to get root and don't know if I should update or what to use or do next.
If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Some steps would help too, but you don't have to be too specific because like I said, I already have quite a bit of prior root experience.
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I opened my Note this morning and it is still running the MI9 build. I have rooted many phones in my android days, and was brought learning never take any OTA updates, which I haven't yet.
I don't know if I should use the Universal Root de la Vega, because it seems to me that it is only for newer builds, but I may be mistaken. I just want to get root and don't know if I should update or what to use or do next.
If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Some steps would help too, but you don't have to be too specific because like I said, I already have quite a bit of prior root experience.
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Congrats on the Note 3. What you want to do first is find the MJE Odin flashable STOCK build over in the VZW development section. Flash that which will bring you to current MJE non rooted.
Then google Kingo root to root rather than Root de la Vega(obsolete now for MJE)
I got my S4 about a year ago, and it came loaded with MF9 / 4.2.2. I rooted it and added the hotspot hack and have generally been pretty happy with it. I know there have been a handful of updates in the past year that have likely introduced new features but I know there are also new restrictions. I keep wondering if I'm missing anything significant by not upgrading. If I did, I'd probably err on the side of caution and go straight stock NAE.
So, any good reason to upgrade? I've been away for quite a while so appreciate your input.
Do you have knox? Cause if not never upgrade.. If you do.. No reason not to upgrade
Nope, no Knox, which has been my major hesitation because I know there's no going back. But I'm also falling further behind while stuck at MF9, which perhaps isn't such a bad thing, but I get antsy knowing there's been several releases since then.
My bootloader is mf9...But all my software and modem are up to date.
So i have android 4.4.2 and NAE modem.
So i am away from knox. All things are working well.
But i want to flash the full stock via odin and trip my knox counter since I will root my phone and also can flash custom recovery but the only thing i will miss if i decided to return to previous version of Android i can't do that.
So i won't see behind. I will flash anything new.
U have the holy grail of sgs4s dont go and ruin it. Keep bootloader flash twrp and rock a custom rom. Updates are only put out to destroy you and rape your gf.. Your not missing anything. To my knowledge bootloader being old only limits the STOCK roms you may use. (please c9rrect me if jeeded)... In my experience in 33 years i have never gained anything by upgrading a firmware on anything phone psp xbox router u name it.. Nothing but loss of hackability
Has anyone used the towelroot method to root? I'm still on JB firmware (BTU MK2) with root and knox 0x0, im wanting to upgrade to KK but im not sure of which course of action to take.
I'm thinking of installing a pre-June KK firmware but im not sure which one to install (region doesn't really bother me as long as it's english and not AUS). What do you guys think, any advice?
I'm tossing up between flashing the XSP NE4 rom or the BTU ND3 rom and then rooting using towelroot. Has anyone had any issues with these 2 roms, especially battery issues?
Towelroot preserved Knox 0 for me and it was pretty painless, twice already, MI7 to NF4 and now to NF9, so yes it works great at least for me. In my case battery sucked really bad after each update, but it was suggested to me to do full factory reset, as this supposed to work for many. Instead I decided to do exactly what I root my phone for, freeze/delete useless factory bloatware. It worked after first update, I'm still working on it after second, since I just did it couple days ago. On the other hand I'm not sure those updates are even worth the trouble, not much new that I can see, mostly internal stuff. Also originally I SIM and region unlocked my phone using Chainfire program, but I think all that is gone now and I don't think there is new unlock method, so I may regret this update in the future if I travel. And then there is this SD card nonsense that can show up with older programs, so frankly I don't know, choose your poison, but again, towelroot works fine, the question is: is it worth to upgrade.
Hey everyone, I've been completely out of the loop for about a year now as far as updating and rooting is concerned, so if somebody could help me out I'd really appreciate it! I have a rooted Verizon galaxy S5 with Kit Kat 4.4.2, and it seems like Lollipop is now available to the S5. I haven't gotten any updates from Verizon or any other source for my phone for about a year now because I wanted to keep root and I know that updating often kills root. I literally disabled/froze all the Verizon updater apps with Titanium backup.
So what I want to know is what is the newest android version I can update to and still keep root, and what is the process of updating to ensure that I still maintain root permissions? Also, I use the xposed framework, so will that continue to work? I might have a custom recovery, I'm not sure but I can check if it matters.
Thanks so much for anyone's help.
Check sammobile dot com, instructions and ODIN to flash are under the download
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Check sammobile dot com, instructions and ODIN to flash are under the download
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Thanks man, would you recommend updating to lollipop? Is it a better version of Android in your opinion?
For me, it's much better, for others it's worse
I've switched back to KK to test, and I lasted 10 minutes before flashing back to Lollipop, much smoother, faster, and better looking IMO
I have a bunch of questions
What has gone before:
Droid X2 (rooted)
Galaxy S3 (Rooted and tethered)
Galaxy S4 (Rooted and tethered with Stang5liter's excellent ROM)
I'm sure you are beginning to see a pattern here..!
The Story So Far:
I just got hold of a Galaxy S7, G930V, (Yes, it's Verizon). Build is VVRUBQC5 (Nougat). Naturally I have rooted it (using the "Eng-Root kernel and ROOT.BAT" method). So far so good. The only thing missing is tethering. I am grandfathered into the old Verizon Unlimited plan, and want to get tethering working (which it currently isn't), From the research that I have done, tethering is difficult under Nougat, but if there is a way to get it working, that would be great. Debloating and enhancing performance would also be great, but stock rooted with tethering is adequate for my needs.
Options:
Stick with Nougat Rooted Stock, sort out tethering and de-bloat/tune as necessary
Downgrade to MarshMallow and install a tried-and-true debloated ROM such as Stang5liter or the S7 flat ROM.
Questions:
What benefits does Nougat give over MM? What do I lose if I downgrade?
I see that G930VVZW4BQC9 is available. If I take the OTA, I will lose root. Is it still rootable using the Eng-Root method, or have Big Red found a way to prevent that? IOW, has anyone succeeded in rooting G930VVZW4BQC9?
Are there any problems or restrictions on downgrading to an earlier version of Android? When I try using ODIN to flash an earlier version (PE1), I get a "Fused 4 > Binary 2" message.