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[Q] ROOT the S4 for dummies?

Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version

Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE

malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?

Hello?

Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?

Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?

hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do

Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different

WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.

hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance

WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)

hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware

WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...

What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:

Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...

There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:

I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.

Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work

hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..

greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.

Unlock Boot Loader and install Recovery

I have the Verizon G2 and its rooted. How do I unlock the boot loader and install TWRP? Running 4.2.2 Software Version VS98012B. Please help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTJI9ThY0mk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Just done this myself on D802 4.2.2
Works a treat
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2

Valiceemo said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTJI9ThY0mk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Just done this myself on D802 4.2.2
Works a treat
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
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This will work on the Verizon G2

So I followed this method and my phone rebooted but nothing happened. I had to power it on my self and it booted to android.

After you've downloaded the recovery IMG file, I assume you grabbed the correct one for your model, open Flashify app, select recovery image on the flash tab, browse to where you saved it and confirm. Job done.
The app should then ask you to reboot and it will boot into twrp.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2

Valiceemo said:
After you've downloaded the recovery IMG file, I assume you grabbed the correct one for your model, open Flashify app, select recovery image on the flash tab, browse to where you saved it and confirm. Job done.
The app should then ask you to reboot and it will boot into twrp.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
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I did grab the right one but it didnt boot into twrp. It shut off after showing the LG logo for a brief second.

Hmmm not sure to be honest.
It worked perfect for me.
Maybe try deleting the downloaded IMG file and flashify app and reinstalling and try again.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2

Valiceemo said:
Hmmm not sure to be honest.
It worked perfect for me.
Maybe try deleting the downloaded IMG file and flashify app and reinstalling and try again.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
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I have no idea either. I tired it again. No go. Ill see if I can find help.

idle0095 said:
I have no idea either. I tired it again. No go. Ill see if I can find help.
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Sorry I couldn't help more, im a newcomer to android myself and still learning!
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2

You can't unlock the bootloader. That's the whole reason why we use Loki. Do you have your phone rooted?

JRJ442 said:
You can't unlock the bootloader. That's the whole reason why we use Loki. Do you have your phone rooted?
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Yes I'm rooted. I can't find away to put twrp on here right now I'm running xposed modules because I can't do a rom.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

idle0095 said:
Yes I'm rooted. I can't find away to put twrp on here right now I'm running xposed modules because I can't do a rom.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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Which TWRP are you trying to flash? There's one specific for 12B because the Loki patch had to be updated.

JRJ442 said:
Which TWRP are you trying to flash? There's one specific for 12B because the Loki patch had to be updated.
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I was using a guide using flashify. Didn't work. Do u happen to have a guide.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

idle0095 said:
I was using a guide using flashify. Didn't work. Do u happen to have a guide.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
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No I don't have a guide. I'll just give you the files you need because I don't feel like typing much. Lol. Flash this with Flashify. Its 2.6.3.3 specifically patched for 12B https://www.dropbox.com/s/meddqewk6muv8p5/twrp.img Then reboot to recovery and flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnj9i1lsg8oc1js/Stock-TWRP2.7-VS980.zip I made that one patched for all firmwares since the newest one won't flash on 12B it seems. This should work.
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I just helped someone having a similar problem a little bit ago get to 2.7 in the main TWRP thread. If you want you can go read through those posts to see exactly what needed to be done. I just gave you the easy route

JRJ442 said:
No I don't have a guide. I'll just give you the files you need because I don't feel like typing much. Lol. Flash this with Flashify. Its 2.6.3.3 specifically patched for 12B https://www.dropbox.com/s/meddqewk6muv8p5/twrp.img Then reboot to recovery and flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnj9i1lsg8oc1js/Stock-TWRP2.7-VS980.zip I made that one patched for all firmwares since the newest one won't flash on 12B it seems. This should work.
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I just helped someone having a similar problem a little bit ago get to 2.7 in the main TWRP thread. If you want you can go read through those posts to see exactly what needed to be done. I just gave you the easy route
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Easy is what I want. As long as it works and doesn't brick my g2.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

It won't brick you as long as both files are in the 8.something MB size range.

JRJ442 said:
It won't brick you as long as both files are in the 8.something MB size range.
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I'll do it now. Stand by.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

JRJ442 said:
It won't brick you as long as both files are in the 8.something MB size range.
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Worked like a charm. thank you so much. Now I just need to find a rom to flash. Does CM11 knock to unlock and lock work? Or does that feature even work with AOSP Roms? Also I see G Flex roms. Do those work with knock on and off?

idle0095 said:
Worked like a charm. thank you so much. Now I just need to find a rom to flash. Does CM11 knock to unlock and lock work? Or does that feature even work with AOSP Roms? Also I see G Flex roms. Do those work with knock on and off?
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I recommend Mahdi. It has everything. And is way more stable than CM11. Knock on and off on the lockscreen, and every option you can think of.
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And then go here and download one of my TWRP Holofied recoveries and find a theme you like. Lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665527

JRJ442 said:
I recommend Mahdi. It has everything. And is way more stable than CM11. Knock on and off on the lockscreen, and every option you can think of.
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And then go here and download one of my TWRP Holofied recoveries and find a theme you like. Lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665527
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I take it Mahdi is for the Verizon G2?

SM-N915W8 Canadian NOTE EDGE

Hey just got my edge today, looks like there is very little going on as it was just released a few days ago despite it being out in the states for quite some time, the only difference I believe is the LTE in the Canadian version.
Anyways, coming from the note 2, 3 and 4 and the trtlecan version always being close to the trtletmo I decided to risk it and flash the tmo cf auto root and recovery despite there being no stock firmware laying around on sammmobile the others..
annnd I'm happy to report that I now have a TWRP recovery, rooted, SM-N915W8.
go ahead and follow the very detail steps in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
MAKE SURE TO READ THE PART ABOUT IT FAILING (to flash cwm) AND THAT BEING OK being flashing TWRP
and then the BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS inside recovery which will look like you have sleep lock if you don't fix them before letting the screen timeout
and have all 4 files on hand before you start!

Awesome, thanks for the info, I was debating it but just was being a chicken. I'm glad everything worked out. Did you make a nand? If so did you flash the nand just to make sure everything was OK? Are your root apps working without issues.? I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure

LNKNPRKFN said:
I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
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I believe that was an oxymoron

tospace2006 said:
I believe that was an oxymoron
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input

ok so i took the plunge and follow the steps from the link in OP that @gundal shared about his success
I Too have a rooted SM-N915W8 (BELL VERSION but im on TELUS)
Thank you for your insight @gundal

Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)

LNKNPRKFN said:
fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
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Haha, i was reading through and just found it funny.
Glad you guys are having luck with the Canadian model. I jumped the gun and imported one from Korea as soon as it was released and it's an awesome device!
Enjoy!

Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?

gundal said:
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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manmeet604 said:
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..

gundal said:
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
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What recovery are you using cause Im on twrp and I cant make a backup, cache partition cant be mounted either, are you having this prob too?....
Dont worry about it, someone else who had this problem fixed it by formatting cache - did that and everything went fine.

JF-GINO said:
Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Tried flashing Hyperdrive Edge for T-Mo with both twrp (2.8.1.1) and cwm (6.0.5.1 Xiaolu) referenced in the root guide by OP. They flashed without error but I got bootlooped both times. Luckily backup/restore works for both recoveries.

Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?

terrapin4 said:
Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app

kuailan said:
Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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Yeah I know about sammobile, flashing via Odin etc. There's no stock firmware uploaded for the Canadian variants yet so I was wondering of an alternate method to flash the stock recovery. I tried extracting the recovery from the stock image via ADB shell, converting to tar.md5, then flashing with Odin but it failed....likely because I'm rooted. Guess I'll have to wait until the firmware gets uploaded. Thanks anyway.

Try contacting the sammobile team...and their forum..they maybe able to help..
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app

Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.

terrapin4 said:
Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol

speakerfone said:
did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.

terrapin4 said:
Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Arg, that really bites. Now I have a new phone I cant use at all. You'd think the firmware would be released when the phone was. Have you tried the other roms? I can't even gwt onto my internal sd to put them on the phone so I can try installing them. So frustrated.
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There's no way we're the only 2 in canada having problems with this lol

SM-N915x ... ?? Canadian note edge
Hello, Same thing here i got my hands a Canadian Demo sm-915x and got told to flash it with stock firmware in order to get the phone working properly. But i cant seem to find any version of the firmware that actually works on it ...
it installed numerous times then when it reboots it shows upgrading packages , it reaches package 6 then reboots and loops over and over...
any guidance or firmware out there to recommend to try ?
Thanks

Require help if possible

Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505G which I flashed a custom rom on about a year or so ago.
I have since tried to update/flash it again with no joy. My baseband version is (meant to add my baseband when my phone loaded, it didn't.... Its something like MEA on the end.
I tried updating it so many ways, all different roms, stocks, baseband updates, god knows what else and I spend a lot of time on it also.
When ever I try to flash a stock rom using ODIN it fails. I recently tried to flash 5.1 I9505GUEUDOH2 Full Restore hoping it would just solve all my issues but now I seem to be in a boot loop.
I honestly don't know why this has happened.
Please can some one give me some advice or point me in the right direction?
Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
Thank you in advanced
Dom

dy_domyoung said:
Thank you in advanced
Dom
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Follow this guide: HERE. Post any screenshot of the ODIN error too pls. Ty .

Joku1981 said:
Follow this guide: HERE. Post any screenshot of the ODIN error too pls. Ty .
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Sorry for posting in the wrong section
Okay, so I managed to sort a sort of fix, I guess.
I used odin in download mode to flash twrp recover using BL. I launched into recovery and installed a I9505 rom onto my phone. So its currently working and I will probably leave as is in worry that if I continue to mess around I may brick it for good lol
Thank you
Dom

dy_domyoung said:
Sorry for posting in the wrong section
Okay, so I managed to sort a sort of fix, I guess.
I used odin in download mode to flash twrp recover using BL. I launched into recovery and installed a I9505 rom onto my phone. So its currently working and I will probably leave as is in worry that if I continue to mess around I may brick it for good lol
Thank you
Dom
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My guess is you were flashing the wrong roms. You probably have an I9505 and not an I9505G.

[PJ2] Rooting and/or downgrading help?

I have the latest firmware (G930PVPS4APJ2) but I want to root my phone. Is there anyway to root on this firmware/bootloader? Or are there instructions to downgrade?

loraxnope said:
I have the latest firmware (G930PVPS4APJ2) but I want to root my phone. Is there anyway to root on this firmware/bootloader? Or are there instructions to downgrade?
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On the latest firmware the easiest thing I've found is to flash Echoe. When I rooted apj2 I couldn't get my data sms working even having my msl all the Apns I set wouldn't stick

vegoja said:
On the latest firmware the easiest thing I've found is to flash Echoe. When I rooted apj2 I couldn't get my data sms working even having my msl all the Apns I set wouldn't stick
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So when you flashed the rom did everything work then? And was you rooted running Echoe rom on pj2?

joedaddyoo said:
So when you flashed the rom did everything work then? And was you rooted running Echoe rom on pj2?
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Not exactly but I am on the latest firmware it just happens to be from Verizon not sprint but everything works just fine except native Hotspot

vegoja said:
Not exactly but I am on the latest firmware it just happens to be from Verizon not sprint but everything works just fine except native Hotspot
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Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698

Is pj2 on bootloader v4? If that's the case, he will need a pit file to downgrade to a lower firmware
Sent from my SM-G930U using XDA-Developers mobile app

epicman_1200 said:
Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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So you can downgrade from v4 that's great news echoe is a good rom just more customization than I need and would like to get the best performance possible

epicman_1200 said:
Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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Hey! So just so I'm clear, I can follow your guide and it should work, even if I'm on PJ2 right now? Do I need a pit file like lvpre mentioned?

epicman_1200 said:
Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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I didn't think you could get back to PE1 from PJ2 just by flashing the PE1 firmware. I also did not see where you explained how to get Voice and SMS back (possibly not needed if you are coming from PE1). Is this info included in the download (dropbox is preventing download because you're soo popular ) or does the XTether mod fix this issue?
I have heard that flashing the Echoe Rom from PE1 fixes most issues.

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Hey! So just so I'm clear, I can follow your guide and it should work, even if I'm on PJ2 right now? Do I need a pit file like lvpre mentioned?
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Yes you can start on PJ2 Firmware, however before you start rooting process you have to be on PE1. My guide includes how to get back down to PE1 before you start rooting. You can use Odin and the firmware included to flash you Samsung completely back to PE1. The only reason you can't use PJ2 is because it has updated PRL's and they wont allow you to reactivate your service, therefore to reactivate your phone service you have to be on PE1 Firmware using the older PRL's.
I do not know anything about a pit file, I have done this process many times with no problem. The reason I've done it so many times is to test out its success rate, and every time I've done it, the method gets easier to do, and it works 100% of the time.
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jakemastaflash said:
I didn't think you could get back to PE1 from PJ2 just by flashing the PE1 firmware. I also did not see where you explained how to get Voice and SMS back (possibly not needed if you are coming from PE1). Is this info included in the download (dropbox is preventing download because you're soo popular ) or does the XTether mod fix this issue?
I have heard that flashing the Echoe Rom from PE1 fixes most issues.
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As it says in the post, I did not create this method, I simply make it easier to follow. How to get sms and calling back is in the link reference under the subtitle "4.Rooting:". He shows how to root the device and then get everything working. He just doesn't explain the setup,how to install Xposed, and he does not show how to get back to PE1 so that's what I've done with my post, is just make it easier to follow.
SIDE NOTE: Service and sms is very easy to get back on PE1 I tried many times to do it on PJ2 using different methods, the PRL just wouldn't allow me to activate my device.

When I tried this method it said pit fail immediately in Odin. I tried adding the pit file but it still failed

just tried it too. Same result. execept i didn't try with a PIT. think you could provide it for me? @vegoja

The Android Attorney said:
just tried it too. Same result. execept i didn't try with a PIT. think you could provide it for me? @vegoja
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Yes one sec I think I have it on mega

vegoja said:
When I tried this method it said pit fail immediately in Odin. I tried adding the pit file but it still failed
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Hmm. Ok. Can you tell me your variant of Samsung Galaxy S7. Like what service provider, Snapdragon or Exynos?
and did you use the files directly from my drop box link?
Did you run Odin as admin?
Does the Odin exe file say "Odin PrinceComsy.exe" and you also have to "Odin3.ini" config settings?
Maybe this post will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/collection-firmware-rom-pit-files-t3326707

Pit file
https://mega.nz/#!EIxXEKoC
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epicman_1200 said:
Hmm. Ok. Can you tell me your variant of Samsung Galaxy S7. Like what service provider, Snapdragon or Exynos?
and did you use the files directly from my drop box link?
Did you run Odin as admin?
Does the Odin exe file say "Odin PrinceComsy.exe" and you also have to "Odin3.ini" config settings?
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930P snapdragon sprint, your Dropbox link is down but I have the firmware saved, yes I ran Odin as admin and yes I have the princecomsy Odin, and I'll have to check my config settings
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Sorry for the bad link this one should work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sf5JWVwnK6MlFBMXNWXzJieE0/view?usp=drivesdk

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The Android Attorney said:
WOOOWW!!!! IT WORKED!! i used the PIT this time and it worked.
@vegoja @epicman_1200
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That's awesome I wonder what I'm doing wrong

vegoja said:
That's awesome I wonder what I'm doing wrong
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i feel like such an ahole now. i mistakenly chose from the PJ2 directory...

The Android Attorney said:
i feel like such an ahole now. i mistakenly chose from the PJ2 directory...
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LOL it happens I've done the same thing a few times

vegoja said:
Pit file
https://mega.nz/#!EIxXEKoC
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930P snapdragon sprint, your Dropbox link is down but I have the firmware saved, yes I ran Odin as admin and yes I have the princecomsy Odin, and I'll have to check my config settings
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Sorry for the bad link this one should work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sf5JWVwnK6MlFBMXNWXzJieE0/view?usp=drivesdk
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Hey do you mind if i use your pit link and add it to my guide in case other users get stuck here too?