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Restore Samsung Galaxy S I9000 firmware/stock ROM (Froyo 2.2.1)

Introduction
There are a lot of information on the internet on how to restore Froyo 2.2.1 (the stock ROM) back to your Samsung Galaxy S I9000. However, I found that the information are scattered all over the place. Also, some of the links for downloading the necessary files/software to perform the restoration are broken. So I decided to spend some time to put all the information and files/application together, in one central location, so as to make it easier for you. I hope this post helps you. If there's anything unclear or need improvement, please leave your comments/suggestions, and I will try my best to make this post better and more understandable.
My step by step instructions
The step by step below is what I have done to restore Froyo 2.2.1 firmware back to my Samsung Galaxy S (I9000). If you follow the steps exactly you should restore your Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) stock ROM back to your phone successfully. However, who knows, there may be strange cases that it might not work on your phone, since there are so many different versions of Samsung Galaxy S (I9000). But let’s cross our figures and hope that the steps below work on your phone. In any case, I do not take any responsibility on whatever happens to your phone after you have followed the steps below. You should only continue if you agree to be responsible to whatever happens to your phone.
I performed the steps below without removing the SIM or the memory card from my Samsung Galaxy S (I9000). So you can as well leave them inside your phone.
Section A: What you need
Odin3 v1.7 or Odin3 v1.82
s1_odin_20100512 PIT
a Froyo 2.2.1 firmware
Samsung USB driver
7-Zip, if you don’t have it. You will need it to unzip Froyo 2.2.1 firmware. If you use WinRAR (3.10) or other unzip program to open it, it will say "unexpected end of archive".
SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0 if you want to root your Samsung Galaxy S after you have successfully restored the Stock ROM back to your Samsung Galaxy S. Rooting your Samsung Galaxy S is optional.
Odin3 v1.7 or Odin3 v1.82 is the program that you will run on Windows to restore the Stock ROM onto your Samsung Galaxy S. If the name/file name of the Stock ROM you are downloading includes the letters/word sbl, then you will need to download Odin3 v1.82. Else, you need to download Odin3 v1.7. sbl means bootloader.
s1_odin_20100512 PIT is the file that tells Odin3 how to partition the ROM of your Samsung Galaxy S. For details go to this link.
Download any Froyo 2.2.1 firmware from the link above. I have tried 5 different Froyo 2.2.1 firmwares from the link and all 5 of them worked on my Samsung Galaxy S. One of the 5 was from Asia which I could set my phone to display in Chinese. At the end I restored my phone to XWJSD/XXJPY/OXXJS6/Sbl Froyo 2.2.1 firmware since it was the latest Froyo 2.2.1 firmware when I was trying to restore a Samsung Galaxy S firmware/stock ROM.
Section B: Restore Samsung Galaxy S I9000 stock ROM/firmware - Froyo 2.2.1
Do this step after you have all the necessary files downloaded from Section A.
Install Samsung USB driver on your computer.
Install 7-Zip.
Use 7-Zip to extract Froyo 2.2.1 firmware to a folder. After the extraction you should see 3 files with file extention .tar.md5.
Open Odin3 v1.7 or Odin3 v1.82 (depending on which one you have downloaded), and follow the steps below. To see an example of how Ordin3 works go to this link.
Hold Samsung Galaxy S I9000 in your hand and turn it off, while it’s still in your hand wait till it vibrates (after approximately 4 to 7 seconds), because that’s when it’s really turned off. If it didn’t vibrate then take out the battery to make sure that it’s completely turned off. Then put back the battery.
Connect your phone to your computer with a cable.
Put your phone to download mode. To do that, hold down "volume down", "home", then the "power" key/button - do not release these three keys until an Android and a yellow triangle image appears on the screen.
On Odin3 there are several columns of rectangles. Now the rectangle below the bigger rectangle on the first column should turn yellow.
Now select the PIT file, PDA file, PHONE file, and CSC file by clicking the PIT, PDA, PHONE, and CSC buttons.
Now click Start button.
Now you should see activity on the first column of Ordin3. You should see a green progress bar. On Samsung Galaxy S you should see a white progress bar. Do not disconnect your phone from the computer at this point. After it is completed, your phone will restart automatically and it will load into recovery mode.
In recovery mode use your volume down button to select “wipe data/factory reset” and tap the home key to confirm. Then select “wipe cache partition” and tap the home key to confirm. Then select “reboot system now” and tap the home key to confirm. Now your phone should boot up normally.
Congradulations! You have successfully restored Samsung Galaxy S I9000 firmware/stock ROM (Froyo 2.2.1).
If you find this helpful and would like to make a donation (even as little as $1) please go to PayPal and under Personal tab click "Send Payment" and send the donation to [email protected]. Thank you very much for your support.
Section C: Rooting Samsung Galaxy S
Put your Samsung Galaxy S to Debug mode. To do that follow these steps: home screen -> menu key -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging.
Put your phone to Mass Storage. To do that follow these steps: home screen -> menu -> Wireless and network -> USB settings -> Mass storage.
Open SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0 and following these steps below. For an example of how to use SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0, go to this link.
Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
On your phone you should see an Adroid with an USB hand, click connect.
On SuperOneClick click Root. Now you should see activity.
When it’s done it will display a massage saying if you want to run a test. Click yes.
Click Ok on the next prompt.
Then it will display another message saying if you want to donate. It’s up to you.
Now your Samsung Galaxy S I9000 should be rooted!
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Have a wonderful day!!!

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Ouch, the eye of the great one is upon you
Sent with solstice greetings

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That's great!

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Just some constructive feedback....on the restore froyo section, bullet point lists would make it far easier to read and extract information from
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Do you mean change the ordered list to pullet point list? Or that some information in the ordered list can be broken down more into smaller groups of information?

donematrix said:
Do you mean change the ordered list to pullet point list? Or that some information in the ordered list can be broken down more into smaller groups of information?
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The flashing sequence in particular, it makes it far easier to keep track of where you are in the process, noob friendly! a another suggestion is screen shots of the Odin setup, I did this for a rescue and recovery kit I slung together...for my own use lol but I just share it by DB if someone needs it
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Much better edited removing mine
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Thank you for your advice.

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Home button
After the rom flashing my home key is not working any more can u plz help
donematrix said:
Introduction
There are a lot of information on the internet on how to restore Froyo 2.2.1 (the stock ROM) back to your Samsung Galaxy S I9000. However, I found that the information are scattered all over the place. Also, some of the links for downloading the necessary files/software to perform the restoration are broken. So I decided to spend some time to put all the information and files/application together, in one central location, so as to make it easier for you. I hope this post helps you. If there's anything unclear or need improvement, please leave your comments/suggestions, and I will try my best to make this post better and more understandable.
My step by step instructions
The step by step below is what I have done to restore Froyo 2.2.1 firmware back to my Samsung Galaxy S (I9000). If you follow the steps exactly you should restore your Samsung Galaxy S (I9000) stock ROM back to your phone successfully. However, who knows, there may be strange cases that it might not work on your phone, since there are so many different versions of Samsung Galaxy S (I9000). But let’s cross our figures and hope that the steps below work on your phone. In any case, I do not take any responsibility on whatever happens to your phone after you have followed the steps below. You should only continue if you agree to be responsible to whatever happens to your phone.
I performed the steps below without removing the SIM or the memory card from my Samsung Galaxy S (I9000). So you can as well leave them inside your phone.
What you need
Odin3 v1.7 or Odin3 v1.82
s1_odin_20100512 PIT
a Froyo 2.2.1 firmware
Samsung USB driver
7-Zip, if you don’t have it. You will need it to unzip Froyo 2.2.1 firmware. If you use WinRAR (3.10) or other unzip program to open it, it will say "unexpected end of archive".
SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0 if you want to Root your Samsung Galaxy S after you have successfully restored the Stock ROM back to your Samsung Galaxy S. Rooting your Samsung Galaxy S is optional.
Odin3 v1.7 or Odin3 v1.82 is the program that you will run on Windows to restore the Stock ROM onto your Samsung Galaxy S. If the Stock ROM you are downloading has the letters/word sbl, then you will need to download Odin3 v1.82. Else, you need to download Odin3 v1.7. sbl means bootloader.
s1_odin_20100512 PIT is the file that tells Odin3 how to partition the ROM of your Samsung Galaxy S. For details go to this link.
Download any Froyo 2.2.1 firmware from the link above. I have tried 5 different Froyo 2.2.1 firmwares from the link and all 5 of them worked on my Samsung Galaxy S. One of the 5 was from Asia which I could set my phone to display in Chinese. At the end I restored my phone to XWJSD/XXJPY/OXXJS6/Sbl Froyo 2.2.1 firmware since it was the latest Froyo 2.2.1 firmware when I was trying to restore a stock ROM back to my Samsung Galaxy S.
Restore Froyo 2.2.1 back to your Samsung Galaxy S I9000
Do this step after you have all the necessary files downloaded from What you need section.
Install Samsung USB driver on your computer.
Install 7-Zip.
Use 7-Zip to extract Froyo 2.2.1 firmware to a folder. After the extraction you should see 3 files with file extention .tar.md5.
Open Odin3 v1.7 or Odin3 v1.82 (depending on which one you have downloaded)
Hold Samsung Galaxy S I9000 in your hand and turn it off, while it’s still in your hand wait till it vibrates, because that’s when it’s really turned off. If it didn’t vibrate then take out the battery to make sure that it’s completely turned off. Then put back the battery.
Connect your phone to your computer with a cable.
Put your phone to download mode. To do that, hold volume down, home key, and power button until an Android and a yellow triangle image appears on the screen.
On Odin3 there are several columns of rectangles. Now the rectangle below the bigger rectangle on the first column should turn yellow.
Now select the PIT file, PDA file, PHONE file, and CSC file by clicking the PIT, PDA, PHONE, and CSC buttons.
Now click Start button.
Now you should see activity on the first column of Ordin3. You should see a green progress bar. On Samsung Galaxy S you should see a white progress bar. Do not disconnect your phone from the computer at this point. After it is completed, your phone will restart automatically and it will load into recovery mode.
In recovery mode use your volume down button to select “wipe data/factory reset” and tap the home key to confirm. Then select “wipe cache partition” and tap the home key to confirm. Then select “reboot system now” and tap the home key to confirm. Now your phone should boot up normally.
You have successfully restored Froyo 2.2.1 firmware to your Samsung Galaxy S I9000.
If you find this helpful and would like to make a donation (even as little as $1) please go to PayPal and under Personal tab click "Send Payment" and send the donation to [email protected]. Thank you very much for your support.
Rooting Samsung Galaxy S
Put your Samsung Galaxy S to Debug mode. To do that follow these steps: home screen -> menu key -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging.
Put your phone to Mass Storage. To do that follow these steps: home screen -> menu -> Wireless and network -> USB settings -> Mass storage.
Open SuperOneClick v2.3.3.0.
Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
On your phone you should see an Adroid with an USB hand, click connect.
On SuperOneClick click Root. Now you should see activity.
When it’s done it will display a massage saying if you want to run a test. Click yes.
Click Ok on the next prompt.
Then it will display another message saying if you want to donate. It’s up to you.
Now your Samsung Galaxy S I9000 should be rooted.
Have a wonderful day!!!
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Maybe some of the files are not selected (Step 9 of Restore Froyo 2.2.1 back to your Samsung Galaxy S I9000).

Is this the original software samsung gives by your phone so you can update to gignerbread via kies? Or Is this from samfirmware?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

gangstaboy13 said:
Is this the original software samsung gives by your phone so you can update to gignerbread via kies? Or Is this from samfirmware?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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I am sorry, but I do not know what you are referring to.

Yes, it is a samsung fw. / Froyo / ..

And why Froyo? GB is completely different?

Froyo wasn't first on SGS, it was Eclair. But still thanks for the guide.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app

Thanks
I don't know how to thank u. Ur great !

[Q] samsung Developers answer

How to root samsung galaxy s4?

CyanogenModFT said:
How to root samsung galaxy s4?
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Wrong section. Please close this and go to question tread
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app

1) Download and install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2) Verify that USB Debugging Mode is enabled which will allow to connect the phone with the computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) Create a backup of all data
4) The battery of the device should have above 80 per cent charge.
5) The root method works only on the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean; applying this root to incorrect variants will brick the device.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean
1) Download I9500XXUAMC6 pre-rooted firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 to the computer and extract the zip file
2) Download Odin v1.85 which will help to root the Jelly Bean firmware
3) Turn off the Galaxy S4 and enter Download Mode. Press and hold Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the construction Android robot and a triangle are seen. Press the Power button again to enter Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the computer
5) Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. If the device is connected successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time
6) Select the files mentioned below to install on the phone
a) Click on 'PDA' and select file with 'CODE' in its name
b) Click on 'Phone' and select file with 'MODEM' in its name
c) Click on 'CSC' and select file with 'CSC' in its name
d) Click on 'PIT' and select the .pit file
7) Ensure the 'Auto Reboot' and 'F Reset Time' options are selected in Odin. Also ensure the 'Re-Partition' option is selected in case the .pit file is being used
8) Double check everything and finally click the 'Start' button in Odin. The installation process will begin and take a few minutes to complete
9) After the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Once the home screen appears on the device, unplug the USB cable
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928C TWRP Recovery v2.8.7.1: [ How To Install]

PLEASE NOTE, INFORMATION BELOW DOES NOT BELONG TO ME, I AM SIMPLY SHARING SUCH INFORMATION WITH THE COMMUNITY
http://androidcustomrom1.blogspot.com/2015/08/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-sm-g928c-twrp.html?m=1
Above is the link to a blogger which was given to me from a fellow YouTuber, goes by the name Matt McNamara
TWRP recovery for Galaxy S6 Edge+ is now a reality and if you are a pro user who thrives on root, custom ROMs and Xposed modules, you’d feel elated to hear that it’s available for Galaxy S6 Edge+.
Custom ROM fix ® provided a download and full guide on how to install Galaxy S6 Edge+ TWRP recovery below.
÷ Supported Devices
•SAMSUNG Galaxy S6 Edge+, model no. SM-G928C
•Don’t try this on other S6 Edge+ variants, like those at T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular, etc. or Canadian S6 Edge+, or any international S6 Edge+ whose model no. is not G928C.
•Don’t try on any other device whatsoever.
•Backup important files stored on your device before proceeding with the steps below, so that in case something goes wrong you’ll have backup of all your important files. Sometimes, Odin installation may delete everything on your device.
*Disclaimer:
Custom ROM fix ® provide various Firmware Updates and Rooting process along with Custom ROM,Modes,file are all belong to their owners/developers. The autor of this site or the developers are not responsible, if you damage or brick your device.Do it on your own risk and follow the instruction properly.
÷ How To Install:
Step 1: Download Odin and TWRP recovery file .
Step 2: Install Galaxy S6 Edge+ driver . Double click the .exe file of drivers to begin installation. (Not required if you have already done this.)
Step 3. Extract the Odin file. You should get this file, Odin3 v3.10.6.exe (other files could be hidden, hence not visible).
Step 4: Disconnect your Galaxy S6 Edge+ from PC if it is connected.
Step 5:Enable OEM unlock on your device.
Go to Settings > About device. And then tap on build no. 7 times or until your get the message "You’re now a developer"
Go back to Settings:, scroll down, and tap on Developer options
Look for Enable OEM unlock and use its toggle to enable it. Accept the warning by tapping on OK button.
Step 6: Boot Galaxy S6 Edge+ into download mode:
Power off your Galaxy S6 Edge+. Wait 6-7 seconds after screen goes off.
Press and hold the three buttons Power + Home + Volume down together until you see warning screen.
Press Volume Up to continue to download mode.
Step 7: Double click on extract file of Odin, Odin3 v3.10.6.exe to open the Odin window, Be careful with Odin, and do just as said to prevent problems.
Step 8: Connect your Galaxy S6 Edge+ to PC now using USB cable. Odin should recognize your Galaxy S6 Edge+. It’s a must. When it recognizes, you will see Added!! message appearing in the Log box in bottom left, and the first box under ID:COM will also show a no. and turn its background blue.
You cannot proceed until you get the Added!! message, which confirms that Odin has recognized your device.
If you don’t get Added!! message, you need to install/re-install drivers again, and use the original cable that came with the device. Mostly, drivers are the problem (look at step 2 above).
You can try different USB ports on your PC too, btw.
Step 9: Load the TWRP file into Odin. For this, click the AP button on Odin and the select the file: TWRP-2.8.7.1-Alpha_G928C.tar.md5.
Step 10.:Make sure Re-partition check-box is NOT selected, under the Options tab. Don’t use PIT tab either. Go back to Log tab btw, it will show the progress when you hit start button in next step.
Step 11: Click the Start button on Odin now to start flashing the firmware on your Galaxy S6 Edge+. Wait till installation is finished, after which your Galaxy S6 Edge+ will reboot automatically. You’ll get PASS message as upon successful installation from Odin.
If Odin gets stuck at setup connection, then you need to do this all again. Disconnect your device,close Odin, boot device into download mode again, open Odin, and then select the firmware and flash it again as said above.
If you get FAIL in the top left box, then also you need to flash the firmware again as stated just above.
That’s it. Enjoy the TWRP recovery v2.8.7.1 on your Galaxy S6 Edge+.

File: TWRP-2.8.7.1_Alpha_G928C.tar.md5 (25.3 MB)
https://userscloud.com/da9qfg78alzb
Alex-V Custom Kernel S6 Edge:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765201
Stock Kernel
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808951
Chainfire SuperSU:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Custom ROMs:
http://www.androidbeat.com/2015/07/best-custom-roms-samsung-galaxy-s6-edge/

Hi! This version of twrp works in the 928g? Thanks

Is the posted stock kernel, 100% stock? Just wanted to make sure, if I use custom kernels, and I opt to go back to stock, I can flash this

Video [GUIDE]How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F & SM-G920F on Android 6.0.1

Video [GUIDE]How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F & SM-G920F on Android 6.0.1
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G925F & SM-G920F on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Official Firmware
1. Download the CF-Auto-Root for your device
CF-Auto-Root for G925F device on 6.0.1 from 1. this link: https://download.chainfire.eu/737/CF-...
CF-Auto-Root for G920F device on 6.0.1 from 1. this link: https://download.chainfire.eu/733/CF-...
2. Extract the files on the desktop of the computer by by right-clicking the files extract here.
3. Boot the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone in 3. download mode.
4. After this Boot your Galaxy S6 into Download Mode. To do this Press and hold these 3 buttons together until you see Warning! screen: Volume Down + Power + Home. Press Volume Up now to continue to Download Mode.
5. Once you phone in download mode, connect it to the PC with USB cable and you will see the Added message on the ODIN screen. That means your phone is successfully connected to the PC and ODIN app.
6. Click on the PDA button on Odin and select the CF-Auto-Root-*****.tar.md5 file.
7. Now in the Option section of Odin, make sure that Re-Partition box is unchecked. Auto Reboot and F. (Reset Time boxes remain checked, while all other boxes remain unchecked).
8. Click the Start button to begin flashing CF-Auto-root on your Galaxy S6.
9. Once you will see the RESET! or PASS! message on the ODIN screen, your phone will reboot into recovery and root your Galaxy S6 and again restart automatically. You can then disconnect your phone from PC.
Enjoy!
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.

Does it trip Knox?
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lewinr said:
Does it trip Knox?
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Yes, CF Auto Root trips Knox.

Thanks dude

Any other root method without pc? My s6 is not connecting to my pc no matter what I do

yemkoid said:
Any other root method without pc? My s6 is not connecting to my pc no matter what I do
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Tried the Samsung USB Drivers?
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117

Any way to root us cellular 6.0.1 Smg920r4

I figured it out for us cellular s6 6.0.1 Smg920r4 root...

Hello,
Thank you for the tutorial but it doesn't work for me G920F 6.0.1 ?
I followed every step but it failed even with Odin3_v3.10.7 and the file proposed CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f
What did I missed ? Does anyone can give me advices, please ?
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How's the battery life? And is the kernel stock?

Root Fail
Galaxy S6 SM-G902F 6.0.1
ROOT FAIL
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start! !
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
Any idea's why ?
Stock kernal
Battery 75+

Might help
Settings 》security 》 find my mobile 》
Make sure reactivation lock is off and try again
Also make sure you have the following
USB debugging on
Samsung drivers for USB
To enable USB debugging
Settings 》about device 》software info
Tap build number 5 times then go back to the main settings sections menu and you will see that developer options is there click that and enable USB debugging.
Then try again

Rooting the s6 safely (knox android pay etc)
Hi all,
I've had an s6 for ages and wanted root without annoying the knox fuse or losing android pay. Have there been any breakthroughs or are we still stuck?
Thanks

beep98425 said:
Hi all,
I've had an s6 for ages and wanted root without annoying the knox fuse or losing android pay. Have there been any breakthroughs or are we still stuck?
Thanks
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you can use pingpong root

MMB29K G920FXXU3PDP Doesn't seem to be supported, thanks for replying tho

Is this still good to go the SM-G920F? And if so is there also a TWRP recovery I can install?
Sent From THE GALAXY S6

unauthorized action has been detected Samsung galaxy note 3 sm N900v

Help
Today I tried to root Samsung galaxy note 3 sm N900v using a root exe application that has two tar files 1.tar and 2.tar in application odin popup runs and provided 1.tar in ap button on completion it got stuck in Samsung logo
And boot into recovery automaticly
I restart phone in download mode and provide 2.tar which again succesfully done in odin screen
Phone booted kingroot(part of rooting software) has not installed
Simply a security notice is showing (unauthorized action has been detected .... )
Would anyone be like to solve my issue
Keeping in mind it has not rooted at yet
Thanks

Post your question here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3