I am currently implementing an alternate method of Rooting which I have found to be successful by means of Pre-Rooting the factoryfs.img file.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- The Yellow Triangle will NOT appear at boot up.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions flashed to your device.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.04 (Newer ROMs)
Note: Previously released ROMs may have an older Busybox and SuperSU package installed.
Please Note: This Root Method does not include clockworkmod Recovery. This is for people who only require Root Permissions.
If you do require clockworkmod Recovery, you will need to flash a CF-Root Kernel or other Root Modified Kernel. Old SBL is included in Modified Stock Packages so USB Jig may still be used.
New and Old SBL files are attached at the bottom of the second post in this thread should you require them.
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As this is a time consuming process, ROMs will be added over time although some ROMs have been added already so keep checking back for updates.
If theres a ROM Package you would like uploaded then please feel free to drop me a PM.
Current Pre-Rooted Stock Firmwares:
If you find my Pre-Rooted Firmwares useful then please consider a small donation.
Just UnZip and Flash the '.tar.md5' File in Odin.
SBL Files are included at the bottom of this thread if you need them for any reason.
Password (All Packages): [email protected]
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Note: If you are coming from a Custom ROM, remember to Wipe Data and Cache Partitions before flashing to avoid Boot Loops.
Modified Stock Packages (Unbranded Only!):
(Modifications: Newest PDA Image and Modem and Pre-Rooted.)
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Firmware: I9100XWLPY (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPY
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPX (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPX
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPM (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPM
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPG (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPG
PHONE: XXLPX
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPD (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPD
PHONE: XXLPW
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP8 (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLP8
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Original Stock Packages (Unbranded Only!):
(Modifications: Pre-Rooted Only.)
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Firmware: I9100XXMS1 (4.1.2) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXMS1
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: OXAMS1
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLSD (4.1.2) (Unbranded Nordic Countries)
PDA: XWLSD
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: OXXLS6
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLS8 (4.1.2) (Unbranded Spain)
PDA: XWLS8
PHONE: XXLS8
CSC: FOPLS3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLPT (4.0.4) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLPT
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: XEULPA
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (Unbranded Netherlands)
PDA: XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: XENLP3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLQB (4.0.4) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLQB
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: OXALQB
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLQ7 (4.0.4) (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLQ7
PHONE: XXLQ6
CSC: OXALQ7
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLPW (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLPW
PHONE: XXLPW
CSC: OXALPW
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100XXLPS (Unbranded Poland)
PDA: XXLPS
PHONE: XXLPS
CSC: OXALPS
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Firmware: I9100DXLP9 (Unbranded Singapore)
PDA: DXLP9
PHONE: DXLP9
CSC: OLBLP9
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
Mittaa said:
Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
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Doesn't always work especially with new upcoming builds, you're bound to run into some trouble with everroot sooner or later.
lyriquid: Nice idea. I actually created a pre-rooted package like this some time ago with LPB. Took some trial and error, it worked. Had some trouble updating it later on. Was it worth it, sure, but in the end we have Triangle Away. This app just killed the reason for everyone NOT to root their phones with insecure kernels.
That is unless we are talking about a GB build of course. A prerooted XWLA4 with a stock kernel? Sounds good to me.
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Sounds good ... but isn't this what Odin Mobile Pro does already?
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No because Mobile Odin Roots the firmware on the fly and I believe your device has to already have Root access to do this but this method gives you a Clean and Pre-Rooted Package to flash in Odin on PC which means you can flash to a NON Rooted device and gain Root privledges.
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lyriquidperfection said:
No because Mobile Odin Roots the firmware on the fly and I believe your device has to already have Root access to do this but this method gives you a Clean and Pre-Rooted Package to flash in Odin on PC which means you can flash to a NON Rooted device and gain Root privledges.
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Need to have root that's true.
So yes this really sounds interesting
Join forces with some ROM kitchen so the user can build it's own pre-rooted firmware and flash it with some newbie's proof application (one button)
Hmm Nice Idea..
Looking forward!!!
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First ROM has been uploaded. The region is XEU.
If you require a different CSC Package then please let me know.
Enjoy!
lyriquidperfection said:
First ROM has been uploaded. The region is XEU.
If you require a different CSC Package then please let me know.
Enjoy!
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Interesting, thanks for your work! I'm gonna bookmark this and maybe try it out in the near future. I've been meaning to try out LP8 (am on LP7 Netherlands now), but haven't really found a reason to.
The XEU is UK, but will not give me any trouble, right? CSC is pretty useless if you don't use KIES anyway. No need to request a XEN CSC for The Netherlands then.
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Doesn't always work especially with new upcoming builds, you're bound to run into some trouble with everroot sooner or later.
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Can you elaborate on that 'trouble'? I've used Mobile Odin Pro and Everroot to root my device, but haven't yet found any problems with everroot. If there are in fact problems with ER, it would make flashing the firmware in this thread an even more interesting alternative.
Thanks a lot,
added to my bookmarks... to direct the people who need only Root on their ICS..
anticipating more stock versions soon...
Donaghy said:
The XEU is UK, but will not give me any trouble, right? CSC is pretty useless if you don't use KIES anyway. No need to request a XEN CSC for The Netherlands then.
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Hi, CSCs arent really that important. All they contain are default language selections, bookmarks, and bundled apps. They are for if people who just want things to match up with the country they are in. Intratech has a whole list of CSC packages in his thread that you could simply just flash after flashing one of my Pre-Rooted ROMs. Then you will have Root and correct CSC.
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lyriquidperfection said:
Hi, CSCs arent really that important. All they contain are default language selections, bookmarks, and bundled apps. They are for if people who just want things to match up with the country they are in. Intratech has a whole list of CSC packages in his thread that you could simply just flash after flashing one of my Pre-Rooted ROMs. Then you will have Root and correct CSC.
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Thanks. I had a hunch that would be the case, but I haven't located a XEN (Dutch) CSC yet in Intratech's thread (was looking at his Frankenstein LP8 ROM before).
I'll figure it out though. So far, I'm not experiencing any trouble with my current ROM, so until **** hits the fan, I'll just keep this useful thread bookmarked.
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Thanks. I had a hunch that would be the case, but I haven't located a XEN (Dutch) CSC yet in Intratech's thread (was looking at his Frankenstein LP8 ROM before).
I'll figure it out though. So far, I'm not experiencing any trouble with my current ROM, so until **** hits the fan, I'll just keep this useful thread bookmarked.
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Leave it with me and I will upload XEN version of my rom and I will create a seperate XEN CSC for you to use with other roms if you wish.
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I'd really like to try this, but can't seem to get into the FIlefactory link, it always says all the available free downloads are taken up. Any chance of a mirror?
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I'd really like to try this, but can't seem to get into the FIlefactory link, it always says all the available free downloads are taken up. Any chance of a mirror?
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Hi keep trying and I will sort some more mirrors.
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lyriquidperfection said:
Leave it with me and I will upload XEN version of my rom and I will create a seperate XEN CSC for you to use with other roms if you wish.
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Wow, I appreciate that offer a lot. If it's not too much trouble, I'd love to have a separate XEN CSC. Can't hurt to have on file, right? But don't let it take up too much of your time; I probably won't be doing any changes anytime soon, after five flashes in three weeks.
Flashed this earlier matey on my unbranded UK S2 and the install went smooth as silk via Odin Mobile Pro. Muchos thanks for your efforts
Can we have a mirror link for this plz!
This is a really interesting idea and I'm surprised more people haven't thought to do this.
Is there any chance you could upload a XSALP4 version?
Thanks in Advance
Links have been updated! Enjoy Direct Downloads!
I have a Galaxy TAB 10.1 WIFI, Model: P7510 WIFI, Android: 3.2, NEE (Nordic countries) and i saw in DEV section the P7500XWLB1_P7500OXXLB1_P7500XXKL4 STOCK for 7500, is there a version for WIFI also there i can download STOCK for my TAB NORDIC?
A vesion that i can do upgrades/updates later with KIES?
IS there STOCK for NORDIC Countries?
No, just download a firmware which is for the P7510 provided (doesn´t matters for which country the firmware is provided) from the stock firmware thread in DEV-Section. I would choose the latest European(they all support Multilanguage!!!)
greets
Oki,
But can i upgrade with KIES, right now am running in original HTJ85B P7510 XWKL1, OXXKJ2, but i cant upgrade with KIES, how can that be in a original FW?
Is this the new one P7510XEUKL2_P7510XXKL2?
Or is there better FW to run on this tipp me please.
How can i get this kind of info from my TAB, wath kind of SW do i need?
Product Code: GT-P7510XXXXEU
PDA: P7510XXKL2
CSC: P7510XEUKL2
Phone: P7510XXKL2
Hidswver: P7510XXKL2/P7510XEUKL2/P7510XXKL2/P7510XXKL2
I have an American P7510. If anyone can point me in the right direction of where I can find latest official Nordic firmware I'd really appreciate it. Nothing on SamMobile...
Here you go http://www.samsdroid.com/2012/02/p7510xxkl2-android-32-honeycomb-stock.html
I unlocked my UK vodafone flashed the BTU version but kies does not recogonise my fimware.I tried flashing back to Vodafone firmware but my phone is slovakian and kies does not recognise my firmware.I used odin 3.04 .Do i need to include a pit file ? The vodafone software has 4 files inside but the BTU only has one.
GT-I9505 Galaxy S 4 LTE
PDA: I9505XXUBMEA
CSC: I9505VFGBMF2
MODEM: I9505XXUBMEA
What am i doing wrong ?
Dear all members of xda,
I want to ask something about Samsung Galaxy S4 phone.
Phone model: Galaxy S4 GT-I9500
Firmware: Android 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9500XXUAMDK
Build number: JDQ39 . I9500XXUAMDK
AP: I9500XXUAMDK
CP: I9500XXUAMDK
CSC: I9500JAMDK
Can you give me the link to download this original firmware?
I can't find the correct CSC (I tried on SamMobile but I can't find it).
Thanks in advance
Braunbar said:
Dear all members of xda,
I want to ask something about Samsung Galaxy S4 phone.
Phone model: Galaxy S4 GT-I9500
Firmware: Android 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9500XXUAMDK
Build number: JDQ39 . I9500XXUAMDK
AP: I9500XXUAMDK
CP: I9500XXUAMDK
CSC: I9500JAMDK
Can you give me the link to download this original firmware?
I can't find the correct CSC (I tried on SamMobile but I can't find it).
Thanks in advance
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http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
Use the link above and get the firmware which matches your region even if it does not match no plm only for warranty purpose u should have same region firmware to avoid any clashes with Samsung Centre
u are having one of the oldest firmware for S4 u can use any latest of firmware available as per your wish
Flashing any stock rom will not increase flash counter(or so i've been told) so you can flash whatever you want and reflash original csc firmware for warranty purposes if needed
Firmware official for GT-i9505
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Brazil
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 718801
Build date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:31:27 +0000
Product Code: ZTO
PDA: I9505VJUFNB2
CSC: I9505ZTOFNB3
MODEM: I9505VJUFNB2
I would like to flash the "BL ... CP ... CSC" files for this rom (described at the top). Where do I find these files ???
The last flash these files were:
BL_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_OXX_I9505OXXFNA2_549230_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
are they up to date ??
I found something similar here, bootloaders to download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Why you dont flash the firmware completely without have to flash 3 or 4 different files? You can find it: HERE. Download, unzip it and flash it through ODIN :highfive:
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Why you dont flash the firmware completely without have to flash 3 or 4 different files? You can find it: HERE. Download, unzip it and flash it through ODIN :highfive:
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I flashed this rom. then ...is it not necessary to fill the CSC, BL, CP field in Odin ?
jasnievski said:
I flashed this rom. then ...is it not necessary to fill the CSC, BL, CP field in Odin ?
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Indeed.