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CWM + ROOT

This guide is no more. Due to the fact that seedrom193 had a guide made before this but with missing file issue, I did this one
to provide an easy way with more than one option.
seedrom193 fixed his guide now so I deleted this as I promised.
I leave the thread still existing for now. There might be some usefull info for someone to find.
Thank you.

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This is exactly like my tutorial plz don't spam man....
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seedrom193 said:
This is exactly like my tutorial plz don't spam man....
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
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Oh, sorry. I looked over a few of those root guides and some of them had missing links and one wasn't totaly complete I think, so I just thought
I'll do a quick guide on how to get everything in five mins.
I think it was yours who had missing files.
Get yours fixed and I'll delete this :good: No problems bro.

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Ok my mate fixed it and tomorrow gonna work on the image issue (maybe I will upload them to other host) and add a play store link to triangle away
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147852
To check it out
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seedrom193 said:
Ok my mate fixed it and tomorrow gonna work on the image issue (maybe I will upload them to other host) and add a play store link to triangle away
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
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First file still missing, and supersu wont be seen in app-drawer unless you download it from play as well.
Every app who wants su will just hang unless you do that because you cant grant or deny access.
I made total unroot today to figure this out, and that was what I came up with. Everything else failed.
About pictures - You can upload them directly to xda. No need to use another host.

Updated with "recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar" & "openrecovery-twrp-2.4.2.0-golden.tar"

tys0n said:
Updated with "recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar" & "openrecovery-twrp-2.4.2.0-golden.tar"
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Hi Tys0n and thank you for this.
Is the recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar file the official one from CLOCKWORKMOD?

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quendil said:
Hi Tys0n and thank you for this.
Is the recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.7-golden.tar file the official one from CLOCKWORKMOD?
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Yes, it's the official one
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.

Re: [GUIDE] CWM + ROOT in 5 minutes
Drivers please ..
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Drivers please ..
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http://d-h.st/wS4

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Thank you. Tried some guides this was the easiest one.
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1st post added link to complete guide on how to use CWM.

Thanks for the SuperSU file for CWM.

I'm not sure if I did something wrong but when I rebooted the phone in 'download mode' it's stuck, saying "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!". What do I do now? I tried running Odin3 but it just said successful but I'm not sure if anything happened.
Update: I noticed that Odin doesn't recognize my drive so I guess it's just stuck in that 'download mode' and I think I know why. I read that the IMEI needs to be recognized and while this was probably not a smart move I followed this guide to root the phone before I put in my SIM card because I have to break it loose and after that I can't use it in my old phone. Question is, what the hell do I do now? Since it says I can't reboot it and I can't use Odin it's a bit of a dilemma.
Update 2: Nevermind, I had forgotten to update USB drivers and then reboot. Question, is it possible to continue without TriangleAway? They warned about potential bricking the phone and I'm not planning on flashing any ROMs at the moment.

Mnvok56 said:
I'm not sure if I did something wrong but when I rebooted the phone in 'download mode' it's stuck, saying "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!". What do I do now? I tried running Odin3 but it just said successful but I'm not sure if anything happened.
Update: I noticed that Odin doesn't recognize my drive so I guess it's just stuck in that 'download mode' and I think I know why. I read that the IMEI needs to be recognized and while this was probably not a smart move I followed this guide to root the phone before I put in my SIM card because I have to break it loose and after that I can't use it in my old phone. Question is, what the hell do I do now? Since it says I can't reboot it and I can't use Odin it's a bit of a dilemma.
Update 2: Nevermind, I had forgotten to update USB drivers and then reboot. Question, is it possible to continue without TriangleAway? They warned about potential bricking the phone and I'm not planning on flashing any ROMs at the moment.
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Make sure to go to google playstore and download SuperSU and update it, afterwards just download Triangle Away and use it. I rooted my phone 2 days ago and everything is perfect.

serophia said:
Make sure to go to google playstore and download SuperSU and update it, afterwards just download Triangle Away and use it. I rooted my phone 2 days ago and everything is perfect.
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Yes but I don't want the risk of bricking the phone. Assuming I don't get a power outage during activation with TriangleAway there's minimal chance that something gets screwed up?

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It works, takes like 1 minute.
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I forgot to mention that the triangle hasn't appeared for me. Is it even needed then?

Mnvok56 said:
I forgot to mention that the triangle hasn't appeared for me. Is it even needed then?
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No, it's not needed then but are you sure? Did you flash firmware or recovery?
On this phone you don't get a triangle on boot, but it's seen only in download mode.

tys0n said:
No, it's not needed then but are you sure? Did you flash firmware or recovery?
On this phone you don't get a triangle on boot, but it's seen only in download mode.
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I flashed it with CWM then rooted according to the guide, I don't think I know the difference between firmware or recovery.
Anyway, I haven't booted into download mode again to see as last time I could restart the phone so what do I need to do once I'm there to reboot again to normal mode in case I only want to see if the triangle is there?

Wifi won't work after trying to root. Help!

So I posted a thread here asking for help (the phone was functional at this point) and one user suggested a root method to try out in the comments there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
After running this root method my wifi is now dead. It's killing me! Someone please help me out here.
My phone model is a Japanese Softbank 201 M with the 4.1.2 update. It's not rooted but is unlocked. The phone is the developer edition if that helps any.
System version
9.3.102.201M.SBM.en.JP
Model No
201M
Android version
4.1.2
Baseband
SM_T_BP_1539.000.35.03P
Kernel Version
3.0.42-g721d60d
Build Number
9.8.2Q-34_SMJ-102

HBogard said:
So I posted a thread here asking for help (the phone was functional at this point) and one user suggested a root method to try out in the comments there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
After running this root method my wifi is now dead. It's killing me! Someone please help me out here.
My phone model is a Japanese Softbank 201 M with the 4.1.2 update. It's not rooted but is unlocked. The phone is the developer edition if that helps any.
System version
9.3.102.201M.SBM.en.JP
Model No
201M
Android version
4.1.2
Baseband
SM_T_BP_1539.000.35.03P
Kernel Version
3.0.42-g721d60d
Build Number
9.8.2Q-34_SMJ-102
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Ouch. Your WiFi is broken because he told you to flash a US VZW (XT-907) firmware.
Okay. First, you should try to find a 201M restore file. That will get your WiFi back. Next, since you've got a Dev edition, you can bootloader unlock and install a custom recovery, then flash a root zip
EDIT: Found it
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/scorpion_mini_xt902/list.php
Use one of those to restore your WiFi
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sloosecannon said:
Ouch. Your WiFi is broken because he told you to flash a US VZW (XT-907) firmware.
Okay. First, you should try to find a 201M restore file. That will get your WiFi back. Next, since you've got a Dev edition, you can bootloader unlock and install a custom recovery, then flash a root zip
EDIT: Found it
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/scorpion_mini_xt902/list.php
Use one of those to restore your WiFi
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While the link I gave him was unidentified as to warnings to non vzw users (now fixed) , the flashing of vzw sw comes in step 8 clearly he would have had to have pulled it from a xml himself if he even got that far. And if he did it would have been from reading the rzr op. As the bare motochopper has no vzw sw inside.

aviwdoowks said:
While the link I gave him was unidentified as to warnings to non vzw users (now fixed) , the flashing of vzw sw comes in step 8 clearly he would have had to have pulled it from a xml himself if he even got that far. And if he did it would have been from reading the rzr op. As the bare motochopper has no vzw sw inside.
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Oh my bad. Thought you sent him to your other post... Still I suspect he got to step 8 and pulled the vz firmware.
OP: Download one of those restore files for the 201M and flash it. That should repair any damage done...
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sloosecannon said:
Oh my bad. Thought you sent him to your other post... Still I suspect he got to step 8 and pulled the vz firmware.
OP: Download one of those restore files for the 201M and flash it. That should repair any damage done...
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I didn't get the system img at all. I just wanted to flash the superuser files to /data which I thought would set me up to flash the whole thing with Rom manager.
Anyway, thank you for the help. I am downloading the firmware you linked to now. This guide tells me to edit the XML file and remove the getvar text from it, should this apply here as well? (Edit: Cant post outside links, but I think you get my point)
I'm going to use RSD 6.1.4 to restore the firmware. Any further instructions would be appreciated as I have never done this before.

HBogard said:
I didn't get the system img at all. I just wanted to flash the superuser files to /data which I thought would set me up to flash the whole thing with Rom manager.
Anyway, thank you for the help. I am downloading the firmware you linked to now. This guide tells me to edit the XML file and remove the getvar text from it, should this apply here as well? (Edit: Cant post outside links, but I think you get my point)
I'm going to use RSD 6.1.4 to restore the firmware. Any further instructions would be appreciated as I have never done this before.
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Don't think you'll need to since it's designed for your device. You can try without the edit and do it if it doesn't work. I'll try to find a guide for RSDLite (been a while since I used it myself - fastboot is usually what I use now...
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sloosecannon said:
Don't think you'll need to since it's designed for your device. You can try without the edit and do it if it doesn't work. I'll try to find a guide for RSDLite (been a while since I used it myself - fastboot is usually what I use now...
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Dear sir,
I'd like you to buy a ticket to Karachi right now because I'd run all the way to the airport to KISS YOU until the police dragged me away.
The process worked. My wifi just turned back on. Thank you very much for the weekend stress relief!
I think I'm gonna give up on the idea of rooting this thing until there's a more reliable method available. Also, if anyone has the same issue then take note: I did remove the getvar commands when using RSD.

HBogard said:
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I am glad SC took care of you & I am sorry I lead you in that direction.
Please fill in some details for others?
How do you have a path to the newer sw? Is it your carriers ota? If you can obtain the same in the xml form there is an easy root using a modded ver w/ unlocked phone. The ota.zip could also be useful if you take it while you have root. It resides in /cache.
Thank you

aviwdoowks said:
I am glad SC took care of you & I am sorry I lead you in that direction.
Please fill in some details for others?
How do you have a path to the newer sw? Is it your carriers ota? If you can obtain the same in the xml form there is an easy root using a modded ver w/ unlocked phone. The ota.zip could also be useful if you take it while you have root. It resides in /cache.
Thank you
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It wasn't your fault for trying to help, so it's ok. I'm glad a solution existed.
I'm more than willing to answer the questions, but I am a layman here so please explain some things for me: What do you mean by SW? I just installed the update by going into about phone -> system update on Wifi. The carriers here don't even support 3G, much less 4G (So now you know why Wifi was important for me).
The phone came unlocked day one when I bought it from a friend's friend. I don't know if he did it that way or if it comes unlocked because it is the developer edition.
I installed CW Recovery using Fastboot. I installed the incorrect superuser file using Motofail which wrote the superuser file but failed at all other steps. I was then unable to either access or remove this superuser apk file.
Since I am back on 4.0.4. now, what's the easy way to get root access and superuser permissions that you mention? I wish other XT902 owners would post here too, generating interest would really help in getting development support for this phone.

HBogard said:
Dear sir,
I'd like you to buy a ticket to Karachi right now because I'd run all the way to the airport to KISS YOU until the police dragged me away.
The process worked. My wifi just turned back on. Thank you very much for the weekend stress relief!
I think I'm gonna give up on the idea of rooting this thing until there's a more reliable method available. Also, if anyone has the same issue then take note: I did remove the getvar commands when using RSD.
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Lol no problem, glad to know it worked. Getting root is actually really simple since you're unlocked. All you need to do is flash a custom recovery and flash a root .zip from there... No exploits required
I can try to write up a guide to that if you want
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 4

sloosecannon said:
Lol no problem, glad to know it worked. Getting root is actually really simple since you're unlocked. All you need to do is flash a custom recovery and flash a root .zip from there... No exploits required
I can try to write up a guide to that if you want
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I tried that, and while it did install superuser, it seemed to have no effect. I couldn't get permissions for any app and using ROM manager's functions would just freeze up that particular application. Any ideas?

HBogard said:
It.
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Once you root on 404 you can grab your update.zip & copy it to your sd . Any rooting exploit would evolve from that Or the newest xml ver of the 404 you just flashed from rsd. You may be able to request it from your carrier.
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You can paste the mods from my vzw restore (no vzw software will be used) into the 404 xml & obtain root from a preinstalled cwmr! Then maintain root with voodoo for your ota.
I will help you just read the op. Link is in my signature.

HBogard said:
I tried that, and while it did install superuser, it seemed to have no effect. I couldn't get permissions for any app and using ROM manager's functions would just freeze up that particular application. Any ideas?
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Hmm... Which zip did you use?
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sloosecannon said:
Hmm... Which zip did you use?
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http://www.aosp.us/wp-content/files/Root.zip <- This one.

HBogard said:
http://www.aosp.us/wp-content/files/Root.zip <- This one.
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I am making a xml to gain root. Which of the two xmls did you flash? & why.
the smj-165 must be newer.

aviwdoowks said:
I am making a xml to gain root. Which of the two xmls did you flash? & why.
the smj-165 must be newer.
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7.7.1Q-164_SMJ-143_SCORPION_MINI_SBM_SIGNED_CFC
I used this one. Why? I saw them posted somewhere else as while while doing a little research on using RSD and saw that the mirrors on that other link mentioned JP in the file name - I have the Japanese softbank model so I figured this was the one specific to my phone. Turned out to be right.

HBogard said:
http://www.aosp.us/wp-content/files/Root.zip <- This one.
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Try this. Which recovery are you using? ClockworkMod or TWRP?
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sloosecannon said:
Try this. Which recovery are you using? ClockworkMod or TWRP?
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I did use this one. It didn't work for me. Clockwork mod always gave an error for writing superuser.apk or something.

HBogard said:
I did use this one. It didn't work for me. Clockwork mod always gave an error for writing superuser.apk or something.
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I'm an idiot and forgot the link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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HBogard said:
7.7.1Q-164_SMJ-143_SCORPION_MINI_SBM_SIGNED_CFC
I used this one. Why? I saw them posted somewhere else as while while doing a little research on using RSD and saw that the mirrors on that other link mentioned JP in the file name - I have the Japanese softbank model so I figured this was the one specific to my phone. Turned out to be right.
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Can you upload the xml only ~ 1kb

bootloop after 4.4.2 kit kat upgrade and cf root

well I flashed the firmware just fine...no problems...but when I tried to root it, it got stuck in bootloop...if I pull the battery and restart its just fine, but no root....help?....lol thanks in advance...I have found a few cf-root files on the web, but every time I flash any of them I get stuck in bootloop...also...no custom recovery....yet....So confused...

Which phone do you have and os?
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hey_joe said:
Which phone do you have and os?
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sorry...tmobile SM-N900T , RUNNING LATEST STOCK KIT KAT 4.4.2

You found a few cf root files on the web... well ain't that cute. Isn't there just one cf root file for your model ? Flash the right one and your good.
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Dirtylarry11 said:
sorry...tmobile SM-N900T , RUNNING LATEST STOCK KIT KAT 4.4.2
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Link below is suppose to be the one for your phone but I'm not sure if cf updated it already for 4.4.
http://download.chainfire.eu/354/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.zip
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Make sure reactivation lock is off or you won't be able to root.
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hey_joe said:
Link below is suppose to be the one for your phone but I'm not sure if cf updated it already for 4.4.
http://download.chainfire.eu/354/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.zip
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Make sure reactivation lock is off or you won't be able to root.
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ok, I got the right file...always did have the correct one after double checking....what is this reactivation lock?...I read the pdf file, but I don't see any downloads etc?...

Download is at the bottom of the link and it's a zip file. You can check in download mode whether reactivation lock is off or on.
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Dirtylarry11 said:
ok, I got the right file...always did have the correct one after double checking....what is this reactivation lock?...I read the pdf file, but I don't see any downloads etc?...
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Settings > security > reactivation lock > uncheck it. (for future reference)
Reactivation Lock is a security feature implemented that if you have on and you lose/have your phone stolen it is tied to your Samsung account. If someone tries to flash a new ROM/Reset it, they cannot as it will require your Samsung account info to get past the setup screen.

radicalisto said:
Settings > security > reactivation lock > uncheck it. (for future reference)
Reactivation Lock is a security feature implemented that if you have on and you lose/have your phone stolen it is tied to your Samsung account. If someone tries to flash a new ROM/Reset it, they cannot as it will require your Samsung account info to get past the setup screen.
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ok, thank you, but I don't have this listed under securitymine says encrypt device, then encrypt external sd card, and then it sasy sim card lock...no reactivation lock anywhere

Dirtylarry11 said:
ok, thank you, but I don't have this listed under securitymine says encrypt device, then encrypt external sd card, and then it sasy sim card lock...no reactivation lock anywhere
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Off the top of my head it should be in there or around security - (not currently using my N3 as it's got a broken screen so using my N5). -

radicalisto said:
Off the top of my head it should be in there or around security - (not currently using my N3 as it's got a broken screen so using my N5). -
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I just looked at all the setting screens and when into each sub screen..I don't have it there on any of them...hmmm

Dirtylarry11 said:
ok, thank you, but I don't have this listed under securitymine says encrypt device, then encrypt external sd card, and then it sasy sim card lock...no reactivation lock anywhere
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That's weird. When i go to security settings, top one is encrypt, below that is find my mobile section and reactivation lock is at the bottom of that section.
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Do T-Mobile offer a different method of locating a device? Like Lookout or something? I know one of the US carriers do - it's possible the firmware has been adjusted to reflect this due to any deal the carrier may have.

radicalisto said:
Do T-Mobile offer a different method of locating a device? Like Lookout or something? I know one of the US carriers do - it's possible the firmware has been adjusted to reflect this due to any deal the carrier may have.
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next to RP SWREV in download mode I see this: S2_T2_R2_A3_P2...but according to a leaked PDF file, it should show this:S2_T2_R2_A2_P2 for tmobile...I think Tmobile does use lookout, but what the heck do I do at this point?..I am sooo confused on all this stuff!!!!....lol.....Thanks a million

Here's how it looks on mine.
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Dirtylarry11 said:
next to RP SWREV in download mode I see this: S2_T2_R2_A3_P2...but according to a leaked PDF file, it should show this:S2_T2_R2_A2_P2 for tmobile...I think Tmobile does use lookout, but what the heck do I do at this point?..I am sooo confused on all this stuff!!!!....lol.....Thanks a million
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EDIT: Post a pic of your device in download mode if you can also!
I wouldn't worry too much about the S T R A P number versions currently, I think best thing to do is wipe the device, reflash your stock and start again with the CF-AutoRoot that was posted in the thread. It's possible something just may have corupted on you somewhere along the line.

radicalisto said:
EDIT: Post a pic of your device in download mode if you can also!
I wouldn't worry too much about the S T R A P number versions currently, I think best thing to do is wipe the device, reflash your stock and start again with the CF-AutoRoot that was posted in the thread. It's possible something just may have corupted on you somewhere along the line.
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ok, here is what I did:
1: install firmware. it reboots...then shows the android ..( he turns blue), then restarts ....phone works fine.
2: install the cf-root from above link and it installs fine, but then on reboot it gets stuck in "Seanandroid enforcing (something like that) and just keeps rebooting like it wants to go into recovery, but it never does...just bootloops.
3: I read in CF forum to turn off..pull battery and try again...same thing.
Do I need to load a recovery file?..am I missing a step or doing it out of order perhaps?

It's possible that the cf file you are using isn't compatible with the N900T - to be 100% certain you'd have to go over to the T-Mobile Note 3 forum on here and have a look through their cf auto root thread to be sure one way or another. It's puzzled me especially since the method you're using seems correct.
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radicalisto said:
It's possible that the cf file you are using isn't compatible with the N900T - to be 100% certain you'd have to go over to the T-Mobile Note 3 forum on here and have a look through their cf auto root thread to be sure one way or another. It's puzzled me especially since the method you're using seems correct.
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I will do that, thank you...I just saw this online in another forum with others having the same problem:
"I upgraded to kitkat 4.4.2 Note 3 SM-900T and even after odin says pass, it is stuck in Boot loop (which I know how to get out of) and I get this message like everyone else;
Recovery Booting...
Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
Set warranty bit: recovery"
uh -oh....lol...interesting find.

Uh oh indeed. Chainfire may have fixed it since though, he's pretty quick as updating and fixing things as soon as he's made aware of changes.
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Root without having to unlock bootloader

I successfully rooted my shield without unlocking bootloader using towelroot. When you install the apk and run it it says it will reboot in 15 seconds, but it will take a little longer than that for some reason so just let it sit for a while. After it reboot I had the SuperSU from chainfire's website downloaded. Use root explorer to open the zip. Go to common folder and install the apk. Worked for me.towelroot.com. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip.
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cool, I hope it just does not break future updates of the shield ...

alucard_xs said:
cool, I hope it just does not break future updates of the shield ...
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Me too. But it is very easy to unroot through the SuperSU app. I would just make sure you undo anything you change system wise before unrooting like uninstalling busybox.
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devilsmack said:
I successfully rooted my shield without unlocking bootloader using towelroot. When you install the apk and run it it says it will reboot in 15 seconds, but it will take a little longer than that for some reason so just let it sit for a while. After it reboot I had the SuperSU from chainfire's website downloaded. Use root explorer to open the zip. Go to common folder and install the apk. Worked for me.towelroot.com. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip.
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Are you on the 77 update? Kitkat.

Thanks, do you know if this works on any other devices, i know that you root your N3 using the method, i want to use it on my moto G, running kk, i will try it, thanks again

Holy ****! Geohot made this?
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psycho1200 said:
Thanks, do you know if this works on any other devices, i know that you root your N3 using the method, i want to use it on my moto G, running kk, i will try it, thanks again
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I believe Geohot said it should work on any phone with a kernel date before June 3. Shouldn't hurt to give it a try. It will either root or it won't. I think the Motorola community has been able to unlock some bootloaders after using this root method. Check the forums for you particular device.
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rushless said:
Are you on the 77 update? Kitkat.
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Yes.
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devilsmack said:
I successfully rooted my shield without unlocking bootloader using towelroot. When you install the apk and run it it says it will reboot in 15 seconds, but it will take a little longer than that for some reason so just let it sit for a while. After it reboot I had the SuperSU from chainfire's website downloaded. Use root explorer to open the zip. Go to common folder and install the apk. Worked for me.towelroot.com. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip.
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this worked for my shield using latest update with a locked bootloader. brilliant! saved me alot of time!

strange, the app seems to hang ... is it normal ?
Does not seem to work for me, when I click on "Make it ra1n", the app seems to hang and the texte beneath the "make it ra1n" is still "click the button to root no more reboot required" ... and that's all ...
UP : I use towelroot v2, did you use v1 ?
UP2: I tried v1 without success , it's written reboot in 15 seconds but i's been 6 minutes right now ... how long did you wait before it reboots ?

alucard_xs said:
strange, the app seems to hang ... is it normal ?
Does not seem to work for me, when I click on "Make it ra1n", the app seems to hang and the texte beneath the "make it ra1n" is still "click the button to root no more reboot required" ... and that's all ...
UP : I use towelroot v2, did you use v1 ?
UP2: I tried v1 without success , it's written reboot in 15 seconds but i's been 6 minutes right now ... how long did you wait before it reboots ?
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for me using v1 it hanged for about 1min, then I swiped it away in the multitasking panel and the device rebooted itself and then I had root access.. Seems little dodgy but it worked

thanks, same here now, seems rooted

Does not work with 4.22. I tried it.

YES! GODSEND! I rooted my shield as well as my HTC One X!! SOOOO Stoked!

what is a reliable link to get towel root? and thanks!
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what is a reliable link to get towel root? and thanks!
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The link is in the first post.
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Hey having a bit of problems hoping someone can help? Like a previous user mentioned Towelroot hangs after clicking 'make it rain'. A few minutes go by and I get a 'not responding' prompt. If I click 'wait', a few Kore minutes go by then same thing again. If I click 'close' the device reboots without root.
I'm at a loss for what to do next.. Is it recommended doing this in safe mode? 4.4.2.
Cheers

How did you get this to work? I downloaded tr.apk v3, installed it, opened the app up and after clicking make it ra1n it says my phone is not supported?
Would changing the modstrings help, if so; to what?

Vustom said:
How did you get this to work? I downloaded tr.apk v3, installed it, opened the app up and after clicking make it ra1n it says my phone is not supported?
Would changing the modstrings help, if so; to what?
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I don't know what the difference is but I used v1. Maybe do a search for that apk and see if it works for you.
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I don't know what the difference is but I used v1. Maybe do a search for that apk and see if it works for you.
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Every article I've found so far just links to the towelroot website. Can you mirror the v1 apk?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 LTE AT&T SM-T337A bootloop Help.

I've scoured the net all day and I cannot find a way to fix my new tablet. I thought I had it on http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/link-original-firmware-images-tab-4-7-t2978495 but I got a 404 error. Does anyone have that file?
I had forgotten that you could not do a permanent root on 5.1.1 and used kingo root on it. Now i'm in deep trouble. My new unlocked (once at&t) tablet is boot looped and it has the custom icon, which means once the seller sees that they will know that I tried to root it if they are techy enough. So I must at least get rid of the custom before I can send it off to them for a replacement. (I might be able to blame it on a kid but I don't know how that will fly) I've tried kies, odin and everything else I can find but haven't be able to fix it. So I was hoping that someone here could advise me. I don't care about the info on it, that's replaceable but I really want to know how to fix my tablet. I can get it into recovery mode and download mode but it's stuck on the at&t logo. Can anyone help me? Thanks
From now on I'll leave lollipop alone

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I've scoured the net all day and I cannot find a way to fix my new tablet. I thought I had it on http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/link-original-firmware-images-tab-4-7-t2978495 but I got a 404 error. Does anyone have that file?
I had forgotten that you could not do a permanent root on 5.1.1 and used kingo root on it. Now i'm in deep trouble. My new unlocked (once at&t) tablet is boot looped and it has the custom icon, which means once the seller sees that they will know that I tried to root it if they are techy enough. So I must at least get rid of the custom before I can send it off to them for a replacement. (I might be able to blame it on a kid but I don't know how that will fly) I've tried kies, odin and everything else I can find but haven't be able to fix it. So I was hoping that someone here could advise me. I don't care about the info on it, that's replaceable but I really want to know how to fix my tablet. I can get it into recovery mode and download mode but it's stuck on the at&t logo. Can anyone help me? Thanks
From now on I'll leave lollipop alone
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I am in the same boat. No luck. Help definitely needed!
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I wound up returning mine to the seller....they accepted my explanation and agreed to RMA it. I wont touch this next one, I learned my lesson. Samsung loves to lock the boot loader, I'm lucky it didn't happen to my old note 4 when kingroot unlocked it. It's a shame we cant find or make a good flashable image for odin. Then it would be safe to play. But I know nothing about android except how to use it.

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I wound up returning mine to the seller....they accepted my explanation and agreed to RMA it. I wont touch this next one, I learned my lesson. Samsung loves to lock the boot loader, I'm lucky it didn't happen to my old note 4 when kingroot unlocked it. It's a shame we cant find or make a good flashable image for odin. Then it would be safe to play. But I know nothing about android except how to use it.
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Official firmware is now available for that tablet.

MikeSaya2 said:
Official firmware is now available for that tablet.
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kind of hard to try and fix it since I bought a tab S 8 inch and am quite happy that I got the extra money do so. Thanks for replying

MikeSaya2 said:
Official firmware is now available for that tablet.
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Awesome thanks for the good news! I'll try and fix it today!
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kn1ghthawk said:
Awesome thanks for the good news! I'll try and fix it today!
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After you fix it. Root with Kingroot only and you will be fine. Then search for triangle away online, you can get it free. Open that up and click to reset counter. That will remove the custom lock that you are seeing. Every time you reboot, you will lose root, just reroot with Kingroot and you will be fine.

MikeSaya2 said:
After you fix it. Root with Kingroot only and you will be fine. Then search for triangle away online, you can get it free. Open that up and click to reset counter. That will remove the custom lock that you are seeing. Every time you reboot, you will lose root, just reroot with Kingroot and you will be fine.
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Where did you find this firmware? I can't seem to find the download file anywhere.
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kn1ghthawk said:
Where did you find this firmware? I can't seem to find the download file anywhere.
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I have created it. Here is the link to my Google drive where you can flash it with Odin. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2tL1qNCFeAUzhUQW5kbW5HOWM

MikeSaya2 said:
I have created it. Here is the link to my Google drive where you can flash it with Odin. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2tL1qNCFeAUzhUQW5kbW5HOWM
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You're the best! I'm downloading it now. I'll let you know how it goes
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MikeSaya2 said:
I have created it. Here is the link to my Google drive where you can flash it with Odin. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2tL1qNCFeAUzhUQW5kbW5HOWM
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My forum post is also located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/official-att-lollipop-firmware-tab-4-sm-t3439252
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You're the best! I'm downloading it now. I'll let you know how it goes
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It will be fixed. Just put file in the AP slot in Odin and flash.

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My forum post is also located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/official-att-lollipop-firmware-tab-4-sm-t3439252
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It will be fixed. Just put file in the AP slot in Odin and flash.
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So I ran it in Odin in the AP slot. It runs all the way through and succeeds however when it boots up it is still stuck on the ATT logo... is there any settings within Odin I have to change possibly?

kn1ghthawk said:
So I ran it in Odin in the AP slot. It runs all the way through and succeeds however when it boots up it is still stuck on the ATT logo... is there any settings within Odin I have to change possibly?
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It can take up to 5 mins to boot from att logo but it will boot.

MikeSaya2 said:
It can take up to 5 mins to boot from att logo but it will boot.
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YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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Glad to help out. It is safe to root it with Kingroot but after you reboot, root will be lost. Just reroot with Kingroot and you will be rooted again without a problem. Ive been working on a way to maintain root but no luck yet. Just don't replace Kingroot with SuperSU or you will brick it again but at least it can be fixed again if you do brick.

Link please
Link to the firmware for SM-T377A mine is bricked!