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I created a tool a while back for Galaxy S II owners to backup and restore the '/efs' partition and perform basic NV Repair on their devices.
This proved so popular that I recently updated the application which now includes a feature to automatically detect the mount point of the '/efs' partition. This allows any supported device to be used with EFS Pro and also adds support for future devices.
Check out the link below for more info and download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18524176
Enjoy!
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Many thanks lyriquidperfection for providing what is a very under rated tool Your tool once saved my old SGS2 and so this was one of the first things I used on my shiny new SGS3.
Greetings from Eastwood fellow Midlander
ty all for your help guys!
I keep getting an "Installation Aborted" message. I tried on the internal and external SD cards and toggled the signature verification but still get the same. What could cause this?
slonn said:
I keep getting an "Installation Aborted" message. I tried on the internal and external SD cards and toggled the signature verification but still get the same. What could cause this?
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EFS Pro is a Windows Application.
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D'oh!! Thanks for that...
Improtant Info regarding the use of EFS Pro with Galaxy S III
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27298292
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Update!
EFS Pro v1.6.8 update has now been released!!!!
Now includes FULL support for SGS III.
Enjoy!
EFS Pro v1.7.13 is out!
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EFS Pro v1.8.6 is now out! Improved device support and bug fixes.
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Got a question for ya : lyriquidperfection
If you check out this picture its of the root of my EFS folder on my International SG3.
Now before i used your program i flashed a custom rom and made the backup with that as i didnt know about your program when i rooted to use it first before flashing custom.
Now in the root of my efs folder can you tell me what files i can delete in there as there are a lot of files that where probably put there by custom rom.
i just want to know what a stock efs folder looks like so i know what files to keep and what to delete.
cheers.
ViRuS3k said:
Got a question for ya : lyriquidperfection
If you check out this picture its of the root of my EFS folder on my International SG3.
Now before i used your program i flashed a custom rom and made the backup with that as i didnt know about your program when i rooted to use it first before flashing custom.
Now in the root of my efs folder can you tell me what files i can delete in there as there are a lot of files that where probably put there by custom rom.
i just want to know what a stock efs folder looks like so i know what files to keep and what to delete.
cheers.
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Hi mate, I own a GS2 and I know the efs folder layout is quite different on the GS3. You could try asking the guys in the GS3 forums to shed some light but I would say as long as you have a working efs folder and its been backed up then you will be fine.
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lyriquidperfection said:
Hi mate, I own a GS2 and I know the efs folder layout is quite different on the GS3. You could try asking the guys in the GS3 forums to shed some light but I would say as long as you have a working efs folder and its been backed up then you will be fine.
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Yeah everything is working and backed up i just wanted to find out what the stock efs g3 international efs folder looked like and what files where in there.
and fyi i thought i was already in the GS3 forums
: QUESTION for all that own the GS3 International and have backed up there efs folder just after they rooted on there stock rom ect what is the file structure and names of the folders and files please.. would appre****e a file tree of some sort.
cheers.
bump to my question, any international gs3 users please answer ta.
This tool is for?
UnwiredDroid said:
This tool is for?
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Backing up imei on international samsung devices.
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does USB Debugging have to be enabled?
EDIT: NVM, ran the program and saw that it has to be. Should maybe post this in your thread since I didn't want to start the app without knowing if it must be enabled, and the app only tells you after you start it Vicious cycle.
EFS Professional v2.0.9 has now been released!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
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lyriquidperfection said:
EFS Professional v2.0.9 has now been released!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
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Hey.. Got a question on this.. If we have an unlocked G3..do we need to do this?
In that what service would it provide?
Understanding it backs up an important partition incase of corruption.. But if you are not locked into a carrier then is it necessary to keep a backup of this information..?
I think I have the answer.. thanks to Mskip..
Q. Why do I need to back up my IMEI/EFS and how do I do it?
There well protected section of your device that is virtually immune to any kind of flashing and manipulation (unless of course you know how to access it). This part of the device contains information such as IMEI (or MEID and ESN in the case of CDMA devices), programming parameters for the device such as your account information (phone number, etc), data provisioning parameters, and a whole bunch of other things that, when not handled properly, can render a device completely useless. All of these are contained in the infamous \EFS folder. If anything messes with your EFS folder, unlike flashing a device (which could potentially lead to bricks as well) it could render your device completely useless as it will no longer be recognized by your carrier. If you are not planning on flashing anything to your device and want to stay on pure Stock then you may never have any problems but it is still advisable to backup this information just in case (better to be safe than sorry). If you have a GT-I9300 GSM Model then you can do this from the Toolkit but if you have an LTE device then it isn't soo easy to do. If you have an LTE device you should go to *THIS* thread by lyriquidperfection and follow the information to save your IMEI/NV Data so that you are covered if anything should happen.
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It says my device isn't perm rooted but it is.
Hi,
I'm a newbie of this gorgeous forum, i've heard of it many times and so, i decided definitely to create an account.
I Have a Nexus 4, 4.4.2 kitkat with the Build KOT49H and about 2 weeks ago i've accidentally deleted, in explorer, 2,95gb mic records files of the program easyvoice recording. They were very important to me, so i stopped using the phone to avoid the overwrite of the hidden/deleted files.
I tried with two methods:
1) Hexamob File Recovery PRO [NEEDS ROOT] , i haven't got root never on my nexus, so the bootloader isn't unlocked too. I can't unlock it because it will wipe all the memory involving the data folders making a total format like the hard reset does. You could say: Backup it?
It isn't so easy, the files that i've deleted are hidden by the memory in the phone (this is why i'm trying to recover it...), unless i'll download or overwrite it putting other files on it, they will certanly be unrecoverable. I stopped using my telephone in order to find a solution to my problem.
So, i've forgot this way to recover my files, and the mean question i ask to you is: Can i root my device in order to use Hexamob without the wipe process?
2) Recuva, Dr Fone Wondershare for Android, Data Recovery, Restoration... ecc ecc
I even tryied to use Windows Softwares such as the mentioned above. But... "luckily" for me, how you should know, many Nexus upgraded with 4.4.2 reports bugs with cable connection with PCs.
Example: when i try to copy all the pictures to windows it give me strange errors ("The library, drive, or media pool is empty.") and i have to copy one to one files per time.
So all the softwares doesn't find the "Nexus 4 MASS STORAGE". I've tried reinstalling automatically and manually drivers many times. Nothing work.
I've only three possibilities to return to use my nexus. Or i wait a google update in order to solve the cable connection bugs, or i wait in april a Dr Fone Wondershare for Android Software Update release compatible with 4.4.2, or i ask to you, my only concrete salvation.
Thanks a lot to all. Really.
Hate to tell you this, but you're sol. You're unlocked, unrooted, and you can't mount the device as a drive letter on the pc. I'd check with the app that's going to be updated in April, but I'm guessing it's not going to work anyway. Let them know you have a nexus 4, I don't think it can do usb mass storage
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jd1639 said:
Hate to tell you this, but you're sol. You're unlocked, unrooted, and you can't mount the device as a drive letter on the pc. I'd check with the app that's going to be updated in April, but I'm guessing it's not going to work anyway. Let them know you have a nexus 4, I don't think it can do usb mass storage
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Thanks for the reply!
I've mailed with them, check this:
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Created:Mon Mar 03 10:42:26 2014
Subject:Android 4.4.2 for Nexus 4
I have a Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.2 and recently i've deleted very important files and i tryed to use Wondershare for Android to recover it.
It can't well notice my phone because after the second step, it begins by analyzing and at 20% say "The model isn't recognised" and it stop working by restarting the phone.
Please, can you release a version of this software compatible with NEXUS 4 with Android 4.4.2 ?
It is very important for me, i can't use it unless you do it..
Thanks, really thanks, you could save me!
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Dear Fabrizio,
Thanks for contacting Wondershare. This is ..... here to assist you.
We're pleased to learn you're interested in our product.
According to your description,I'm awfully sorry to tell you that our current program does not support Android OS 4.4.2, and you could go following to check the supported devices,
wondershare url
Regarding to our program,our team are researching the new version which supports more devices, and it will be released in next month.Many thanks for your kind understanding.
Yours Sincerely
.....
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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Dear Customer,
Thanks for your feedback, the supported version is planned in April, if you would like to use our update version in future, we will email you when the supported version is available. Thank you very much for your kind cooperation.
Yours Sincerely
......
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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How you've read they didn't mentioned about NEXUS 4 with 4.4.2, but i think the understood. I'm going to write another email in order to point out "specifying" that i'm using NEXUS 4.
Are you sure, i haven't no other solutions...? :crying:
Thanks..
I don't think so if you're not rooted. I'm trying out Dr fone for my own education, but I'm rooted and it seems to be working. It'll take awhile and I might try it unrooted too. I'll let you know what I find out.
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jd1639 said:
I don't think so if you're not rooted. I'm trying out Dr fone for my own education, but I'm rooted and it seems to be working. It'll take awhile and I might try it unrooted too. I'll let you know what I find out.
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Ok, thank you very very much :laugh: :highfive: .
I wait here :angel:
fabrollo said:
Ok, thank you very very much :laugh: :highfive: .
I wait here :angel:
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If you're rooted it works better than I expected it to. But as you know, if you're not rooted it doesn't work. It's asking for usb mass storage which asfaik the nexus 4 doesn't support. I don't think even the update will be able to get around that limitation sorry
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jd1639 said:
If you're rooted it works better than I expected it to. But as you know, if you're not rooted it doesn't work. It's asking for usb mass storage which asfaik the nexus 4 doesn't support. I don't think even the update will be able to get around that limitation sorry
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...i should have expected it...
Sorry but, if i try DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Will it work?
Or can you suggest me what i should wait to solve my problem? Maybe DooMLoRD or other developer will release a toolik that will be able to root without unlock the 4.4.2 in 2-3 moths maybe, isn't it possible?
so i'll take my file....
Other solutions? There aren't?
Thanks..
fabrollo said:
...i should have expected it...
Sorry but, if i try DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Will it work?
Or can you suggest me what i should wait to solve my problem? Maybe DooMLoRD or other developer will release a toolik that will be able to root without unlock, so i'll take my file....
Other solutions? There aren't?
Thanks..
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Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
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jd1639 said:
Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Ok... so i can't do nothing... :crying:
I think that i'll be able to wait years for a tool that will recover this files..... :crying:
jd1639 said:
Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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THE LAST HOPE!! Is it possible??
Dear Customer,
Yes the supported version will be compatible with Nexus 4 Unrooted.
Anything else we can do, please feel free to tell us.
Yours Sincerely
.....
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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Hello,
I have a note 3 and wish to root it.
I have seen this http://galaxy-note-3.wonderhowto.co...-note-3-one-easy-click-using-windows-0151863/ and not sure if it 100% genuine.
I also believe I have to backup the phone/iemi using kies is this correct?
Hoping someone could kindle assist me please.
Cheers
Android Noobie said:
Hello,
I have a note 3 and wish to root it.
I have seen this http://galaxy-note-3.wonderhowto.co...-note-3-one-easy-click-using-windows-0151863/ and not sure if it 100% genuine.
I also believe I have to backup the phone/iemi using kies is this correct?
Hoping someone could kindle assist me please.
Cheers
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Kingo.app isn't endorsed on XDA due to IMEI numbers, theoretically, being copied to chinese servers...
It's easier to just use cf-autoroot and flash this in PC ODIN. Just make sure which Note 3 you have. I can say I have a note 3 and have 1 of 20 - 30 different models. Rooting is dependant on which model you have...
If you have the international 4G n9005 then using cf-autoroot in PC ODIN is best/easiest, you also need to know what version of Android you're running...
ultramag69 said:
Kingo.app isn't endorsed on XDA due to IMEI numbers, theoretically, being copied to chinese servers...
It's easier to just use cf-autoroot and flash this in PC ODIN. Just make sure which Note 3 you have. I can say I have a note 3 and have 1 of 20 - 30 different models. Rooting is dependant on which model you have...
If you have the international 4G n9005 then using cf-autoroot in PC ODIN is best/easiest, you also need to know what version of Android you're running...
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Thanks mate.
The note 3 I have is SM-N9005.
Android version is 4.3.
Can you kindly guide me to instructions for cf-autoroot and also how I make a backup of the phone including iemi incase something goes wrong.?
Is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325 ok to use to backup phone?
If so do I root first then use it or do it before root?
Should i update to 4.4.2 before or after root?
Cheers
Q&A for [SM-N900*] CF-Auto-Root
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root for telstra au note 3
Can anyone tell me how to root a galaxy note 3 on telstra Australia? Or which chainfire version will work? Cheers
sm 900 null imei
hello guys,
i have sm-n900 galaxy note 3, my problem is that i rooted the phone before 4-5 months, at that time it wasnt successful so i flashed stock firmware ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) it was all working well for 4 months, now last night , i wanted to root it again, so i tried by flashing ( cf-auto-root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar.md5 ) but it got stuck on screen "firmware upgrade encountered and issue, plz select recovery in kies and try again". so i again flashed back ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) and my phone started up, but no i dont have any signal, it says null imei and unknown baseband, i donno what i m supposed to do, i dont know what efs is or anything, its so complicated and confusing, sm 1 plz help me in simple ways.
P.S : i know there are lots of threads regarding this, but i have very little knowledge about rooting and stuff so i cant understand those technical words, so plz help me,
nikunj.parsana said:
hello guys,
i have sm-n900 galaxy note 3, my problem is that i rooted the phone before 4-5 months, at that time it wasnt successful so i flashed stock firmware ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) it was all working well for 4 months, now last night , i wanted to root it again, so i tried by flashing ( cf-auto-root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar.md5 ) but it got stuck on screen "firmware upgrade encountered and issue, plz select recovery in kies and try again". so i again flashed back ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) and my phone started up, but no i dont have any signal, it says null imei and unknown baseband, i donno what i m supposed to do, i dont know what efs is or anything, its so complicated and confusing, sm 1 plz help me in simple ways.
P.S : i know there are lots of threads regarding this, but i have very little knowledge about rooting and stuff so i cant understand those technical words, so plz help me,
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you need to flash only the modem you had before to get back your imei
rayman95 said:
you need to flash only the modem you had before to get back your imei
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frankly speaking, i dont even know how to flash modem, i have 0 knowledge about rooting and everything, i was looking for cheats for a game, and all the threads on internet said , i need to root for the cheat to work, so i searched for rooting method, and did what i said earlier, i have 0 knowledge mate, plz i wud be indebt if u could explain step by step, i m damn worried, and it took lot of time to collect money for this phone, and i think ill be damned if this is a goner :/
I just want to confirm that the cf auto root for the SM-N900S korean file has worked on my SM-N900L korean phone!
Thanks
Galaxy Note 3 first time rooter
Hi everyone, newcomer here. Thanks for providing this community to help people out and thanks to Chainfire for making CF-Auto-Root.
I have a Galaxy Note 3, and I've never rooted before because I really like Touchwiz and the useful features it provides. I've read the main post for CF-Auto-Root, so I understand this is supposed to be the easiest root method that's supposed to retain stock Touchwiz and nothing more.
Before I take the plunge, I just wanted to clarify my understanding to make sure I really do want to go ahead with rooting my Note.
1. When you say CF auto root is rooting my phone, does that mean it's just achieving a "state of being" with the phone, and not really installing or modifying anything else with Touchwiz (besides SuperSU)? As in, everything is the same as before, Touchwiz is the same as before, and the only thing different is that I've gained permission to access more things in the software?
2. My understanding is that I shouldn't lose any data, apps, home screen app layouts, etc?
3. Will I lose any functionality in Touchwiz? Like S-Pen features, Samsung apps, etc?
4. If I receive an update to 4.4.4 or 5.0, will I lose this cf-auto-root state?
Thanks everyone for helping out!
xoSamsungGalxo said:
1. When you say CF auto root is rooting my phone, does that mean it's just achieving a "state of being" with the phone, and not really installing or modifying anything else with Touchwiz (besides SuperSU)? As in, everything is the same as before, Touchwiz is the same as before, and the only thing different is that I've gained permission to access more things in the software?
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CF-Auto-Root flashes custom recovery, which installs the su binary and SuperSU application and then sets back the default stock recovery. Everything else remains unchanged, including TouchWiz.
xoSamsungGalxo said:
2. My understanding is that I shouldn't lose any data, apps, home screen app layouts, etc?
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Correct.
xoSamsungGalxo said:
3. Will I lose any functionality in Touchwiz? Like S-Pen features, Samsung apps, etc?
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You lose KNOX and all features related to it.
xoSamsungGalxo said:
4. If I receive an update to 4.4.4 or 5.0, will I lose this cf-auto-root state?
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Most likely, though there is a chance, that su binary will not be removed, in that case you keep the root.
Hi, I have a Note 3 model number SM-N9005 which is factory unlocked with no carrier on 4.4.2 in the UK.
I'm trying to root using the CF auto root thread instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I am unsure what file to download and was wondering if this one would work with my phone?
It is the second download option listed in the third post of the CF auto root thread.
SM-N9005 (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Thanks for any help.
S1eB said:
Hi, I have a Note 3 model number SM-N9005 which is factory unlocked with no carrier on 4.4.2 in the UK.
I'm trying to root using the CF auto root thread instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I am unsure what file to download and was wondering if this one would work with my phone?
It is the second download option listed in the third post of the CF auto root thread.
SM-N9005 (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Thanks for any help.
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Yes it is. That download is for Note 3 with Device Type = hlte and Product Name = hltexx.
Just to make sure, as the download is based on Device Type and Product Name, check these info for your device with this app: Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (in GENERAL INFO section).
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mcarchbold said:
Can anyone tell me how to root a galaxy note 3 on telstra Australia? Or which chainfire version will work? Cheers
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Check your Model Name, Device Type and Product Name using Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app.
Then find the download here: http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
vndnguyen said:
Yes it is. That download is for Note 3 with Device Type = hlte and Product Name = hltexx.
Just to make sure, as the download is based on Device Type and Product Name, check these info for your device with this app: Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (in GENERAL INFO section).
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Thanks for the reply, I checked with the app you linked and my phone is hlte and hltexx so it looks like that is the right file I need
Noob question
*edit* I didn't see the older question asking the same thing sorry you can ignore this
Hello everyone I am new to rooting phones and I was looking into CF-Auto Root since it is said to be beginner friendly. I was wondering if using this method would wipe my phone of everything I had on it or would it just give me root access while leaving everything else on the phone the same.
Someguyfromhell said:
CF-Auto-Root flashes custom recovery, which installs the su binary and SuperSU application and then sets back the default stock recovery. Everything else remains unchanged, including TouchWiz.
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I know XDA is a reputable site, so I don't have to worry as much, but I know that theoretically speaking, downloading things outside of the official Android app store poses a risk for being malware or spyware.
So I'm only asking this in the spirit of just practicing utmost caution, how would I know that the CF-Auto-Root file, which can be found through the link below, is genuine and untampered with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46098951&postcount=3
Thanks.
@sd_shadow
Odin hung up and closed on me, Now firmware is corrupt so I am having to do an emergency recovery any idea why that happened? Never had an issue with Odin before.
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Can I run the exe with wine?
Can I run the exe with wine? I only have a linux machine around and I'd rather not download an img to make a VM
Samsung SM-900A 4.4.2 Still Unrootable?
Just checking. The last post I can find says that this model/version is un-rootable. Just looking for a confirmation.
Thanks!
n9005xxuenb1 What root package should i pick?
My CPU is a Snapdragon, but the suggested rom for the EU version is the package for the Qualcomm CPU.
Thank you.
SM-N900V
On your website with all the downloads for the CF-auto-root there is not an option for SM-N900V (Verizon) phones. Is this one that has not been tested yet?
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why i cant download from this site?
Hello I recently purchased a sm-n900v galaxy note 3 and updated to 4.4.2 and rooted with towelroot and unfortunately made the mistake of deleting samsung apps by mistake and I was wondering what my options are as to how to be able to get the samsung apps back. If anyone can be of some help it would be greatly appreciated.
NoobHTCEVOShiftGuy said:
Hello I recently purchased a sm-n900v galaxy note 3 and updated to 4.4.2 and rooted with towelroot and unfortunately made the mistake of deleting samsung apps by mistake and I was wondering what my options are as to how to be able to get the samsung apps back. If anyone can be of some help it would be greatly appreciated.
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You can ask someone to extract APK file and send to you to install on your phone.
Or just reflash the firmware.
Where is the best place to ask for someone to extract the apk
Flash the ROM again. Or use Google. You could have done both several times in the time since you posted instead of waiting to be spoon-fed.
I needed the Samsung apps apk once and I found it after 30 seconds. So can you.
NoobHTCEVOShiftGuy said:
Where is the best place to ask for someone to extract the apk
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There is a specific forum for N900V, you can ask there.
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I was lucky enough to find a galaxy apps from samsung I appreciate everyones help