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rod555 said:
Cool! Thanks a lot!
Sent from my GT-I9301I
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Hello Gurus,
I have a problem rooting my phone (Galaxy s3 neo i9300i)....... Please help me....
I have followed the steps you've said above, But my android version is 4.4...
Now I see that my phone not rooted yet...
But I can go into recovery while switching on my phone.....
I tried to follow the 4.4 rooting as you've mentioned in another post....,
But I was unable to connect my phone to Odin..... when I press home+power+main buttons it goes into recovery.... I tried several times...
No use........:crying:
Please I need your help.............
Thanks in advance......

To boot in downlaod mode use Vol down + home + power

Thanks!!!

Where to put TWRP file in ODIN flashing mode (BL,AP,CP,CSC)? and what must or not be cheked before upload (look the pic):
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Where to put TWRP file in ODIN flashing mode (BL,AP,CP,CSC)? and what must or not be cheked before upload (look the pic):
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You need to put it on AP [emoji6]

cipo3282 said:
You need to put it on AP [emoji6]
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Ok thanks

Root 4.4.2
Will the 4.4.4 root method work on mine 4.4.2 ?

For root our 4.4.4 Neo without trigger the Knox warranty flag, we need to found a Towelroot exploitable kernel and flash it temporally then root and reflash the original kernel.
I did follow that technique for re-root my Tab Pro after update it.

MagicianPe said:
For root our 4.4.4 Neo without trigger the Knox warranty flag, we need to found a Towelroot exploitable kernel and flash it temporally then root and reflash the original kernel.
I did follow that technique for re-root my Tab Pro after update it.
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Will surely wait for this!

thanks for the input

Best recovery
Thank you! Working perfect!
I join here just to say thank you!

FUNCIONA !!!
Muito bom, testei no meu [FONT="<font><font>Arial Black</font></font>"]s3 galaxy neo I9003i versão 4.4.4[/FONT] TKS
Very Good, tested it on my galaxy s3 neo I9003i version 4.4.4 TKS

unable in flashing custom rom(cm 12) on gt i9300i kitkat(4.4.4) pls help
failed to flash custom rom(cm 12 uploaded by rox) via twrp in i9300i(4.4.4)it is saying error executing binary in zip,please any one rply,whts d problem?plz help me plzzzzzz

Doesn't work for this neo duo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-neo/help/phone-rooted-t3064672
I've already tried this method, and it does nothing apparently for this model.

Shamvu said:
failed to flash custom rom(cm 12 uploaded by rox) via twrp in i9300i(4.4.4)it is saying error executing binary in zip,please any one rply,whts d problem?plz help me plzzzzzz
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Same here, I posted in a fresh thread but this is what's happening with mine. CM11 did it too.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...overy-t-r-p-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-t2906840
That will fix it. TWRP 2.7 isn't compatible.

ratdude747 said:
Same here, I posted in a fresh thread but this is what's happening with mine. CM11 did it too.
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you need to use CWM by rox in order to install CM12 , CM11 istall it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...overy-cwm-recovery-samsung-galaxy-s3-t2939265

Root Works
hi everyone i want to say that the root is working perfectly
now if everyone has a problem with SuperUser try to update it 1st from playstore then go update the binary ^_^
have a good day

Hello I have the TWRP flashing error. The terminal started me with the stock and not with this custom. Deputy screenshot on my compilation
I can not access the Custom Recovery to flash the removal Script Knox. My email is "[email protected]"

How to root S5 (G900F) running Lollipop without tripping KNOX counter ?

Hi,
I'm a new Samsung Galaxy S5 user, I have a S5 SM-G900F model running Lollipop stock rom with G900FXXU1BNL9 baseband version, LRX21T.G900FXXU1BNL9 build number and Knox 2.3, i want to know how to root and flash a custom rom without tripping Knox counter (0X0).
Help please...

No method yet, only downgrading to KK

I don't believe there is a way right now. Towelroot will usually do it but your build date is most likely too new. You can wait till its updated to work with your phone or trip the counter ?
Although I could be wrong.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk

Towelroot only works with KK builds, and they have to be dated prior to June 2014 iirc
The dev of Towelroot "Geohot" works for Google now too, so.... updating it, maybe not

Thx guys for your replies...so the only way is to downgrade to KK, right? How to do that?

Grab a stock KK ROM for your model S5 from sammobile, flash using ODIN
Instructions are on the ROM download page and scattered around XDA in most threads

*Detection* said:
Grab a stock KK ROM for your model S5 from sammobile, flash using ODIN
Instructions are on the ROM download page and scattered around XDA in most threads
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So...i only have to download a rom from SamMobile and flash thru Odin? How to know which the correct one to download?

You enter your phone make, model and country/region into the search panels
For example, this is for mine:
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Downloading the stock 4.4.2 rom for my model, after i flash the rom thru Odin, can i root with towelroot app and supersu? And after root can i flash a custom rom without trigger knox?

Flashing Stock ROM = KNOX 0x0
Flashing Custom ROM / Recovery = KNOX 0x1
You can root with Towelroot if the ROM you are flashing is from before June 2014 iirc
Then yes you can install SuperSU

*Detection* said:
Flashing Stock ROM = KNOX 0x0
Flashing Custom ROM / Recovery = KNOX 0x1
You can flash with Towelroot if the ROM you are flashing is from before June 2014 iirc
Then yes you can install SuperSU
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Nope is from September...

Then towelroot won't work
You either need a build from before that date, or flash the kernel of a build from before that date, root, then flash back your original kernel
Don't know where to get those files from, but plenty of threads with people posting links kicking about, if I find any I`ll post them - but you'll likely need to request the specific version for your ROM

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Then towelroot won't work
You either need a build from before that date, or flash the kernel of a build from before that date, root, then flash back your original kernel
Don't know where to get those files from, but plenty of threads with people posting links kicking about, if I find any I`ll post them - but you'll likely need to request the specific version for your ROM
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But if I flash a rom from June?

hXc71 said:
But if I flash a rom from June?
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I ask the same question. [emoji14]

hXc71 said:
But if I flash a rom from June?
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Then you should be able to root with towelroot fine without flashing any other kernels - it's ROMs built after then that is the issue

hXc71 said:
But if I flash a rom from June?
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Sorry for the late reply, but you may flash the latest kitkat fw, than an older kernel compatible with towelroot, than root, than reflash the current kernel and you're done!
Knox 0x0 and root enabled

downgrading to kitkat didnt helped < july
I tried all the things but didnt worked
flashed earlier build of kernal and tried
flashed whole rom (early build. First KK rom)
None of them worked for me
well i am a G900H user. I dun think theres exception for exynos varients.

There seems to be some disagreement over what I am about to type.......but this is what I've read about several times........
Downgrading from Lollipop back to KitKat *may* not work........
The Lollipop builds seem to include enhanced security (in the bootloader or kernel.....or somewhere like that) which remains in place even if the phone is flashed back to KitKat. This enhanced security 'patches' the exploit that Towelroot took advantage of, rendering the app ineffective for rooting EVEN IF the compatible kernel or firmware is flashed. Basically, once Lollipop is on your phone, Towelroot won't work no matter what you do to try to get around it.......
As I said, this is only information that I've read, and I *might* have misunderstood......but there it is.
Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F

[Q]SM-G900VZKV Is it possible to root with Lollipop?

This may be a dumb question, but I swear I can't find an answer specifically to my situation anywhere, maybe I'm blind or my Google foo is weak today. I just got the phone and of course like a giddy child I updated as soon as I got it -_- seems like I may have screwed myself over though.
Thanks ahead of time for any help someone can give me.

I haven't seen any root methods for Lollipop yet, but what you CAN do is go back to an earlier version, root it there, and flash a 5.0 ROM.
This is the ROM I'm using. Instructions in the OP.

snowrelyt said:
I haven't seen any root methods for Lollipop yet, but what you CAN do is go back to an earlier version, root it there, and flash a 5.0 ROM.
This is the ROM I'm using. Instructions in the OP.
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How do I go back to an earlier version? Also what version should I downgrade to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4?

Bakuryu42 said:
How do I go back to an earlier version? Also what version should I downgrade to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4?
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You need Odin. See the link I posted, it tells you what to do.
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You need Odin. See the link I posted, it tells you what to do.
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There is a lot terms I don't know in the link. like what is NK2 or OA8? Also do I need to use that rom or can I use a different one? Sorry for the noob questions. I like to be as well informed about this type of stuff before I do it instead of just blindly doing instructions. I just want to make sure this instructions will work for me (I have the right model, it works on lollipop, right build, etc). I just got the phone and it would be very bad for me to brick it.
Thanks for the help so far though.

Bakuryu42 said:
There is a lot terms I don't know in the link. like what is NK2 or OA8? Also do I need to use that rom or can I use a different one? Sorry for the noob questions. I like to be as well informed about this type of stuff before I do it instead of just blindly doing instructions. I just want to make sure this instructions will work for me (I have the right model, it works on lollipop, right build, etc). I just got the phone and it would be very bad for me to brick it.
Thanks for the help so far though.
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NK2 is Android 4.4 and OA8 is 5.0.

Rapunzl said:
NK2 is Android 4.4 and OA8 is 5.0.
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Another question, if I downgrade by flashing, for example I think this is the file I need:
G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar.zip
Do I also need the NK2 and NGC kernel as well to root? The guide in the link mentioned about mentions downloading the NK2 kernal, but the instructions never mention what to do with it. I am also assuming that
NK2 Full Stock Odin Tar = G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar.zip
Lastly will any of the trip knox?

Bakuryu42 said:
Another question, if I downgrade by flashing, for example I think this is the file I need:
G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar.zip
Do I also need the NK2 and NGC kernel as well to root? The guide in the link mentioned about mentions downloading the NK2 kernal, but the instructions never mention what to do with it. I am also assuming that
NK2 Full Stock Odin Tar = G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar.zip
Lastly will any of the trip knox?
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Use this thread. Read it all the way through and make sure you understand it all before trying it. Then make sure to follow each step exactly. You won't trip knox if you do as it says.

Rapunzl said:
Use this thread. Read it all the way through and make sure you understand it all before trying it. Then make sure to follow each step exactly. You won't trip knox if you do as it says.
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The top of the post says:
**You can begin the following process from any build/ROM but you must have both root and Safestrap installed before proceeding**
I'm not rooted or have safestrap which means I shouldn't do it? I have successfully downgraded to Android 4.4.4, where should I go from here?

Bakuryu42 said:
The top of the post says:
**You can begin the following process from any build/ROM but you must have both root and Safestrap installed before proceeding**
I'm not rooted or have safestrap which means I shouldn't do it? I have successfully downgraded to Android 4.4.4, where should I go from here?
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Ok, with the downgrade, you start with this thread.

[SOLVED] Rooting SM-G530FZ

Hi guys!
About 2 months ago I bought a new smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530FZ G530FZXXU1AOA3. Now I want to root it. I know I'll loose the warranty and I'm worried about bricking it. Has anyone successfully rooted this phone? I find some tutorials using ODIN and autoroot zip files. But they were for SM-G530F/SM-G530H/SM-G530BT. I hope you'll help me! Thanks!

Hi there,
I have SM-530FZ too, and I wait for answer too. But i think I will try to root this model. The only question I have is if root from there: autoroot.chainfire.eu "SM-G530F - KTU84P.G530FXXU1ANK2 - 4.4.4 will be good for this model.

Kubolini said:
Hi there,
I have SM-530FZ too, and I wait for answer too. But i think I will try to root this model. The only question I have is if root from there: autoroot.chainfire.eu "SM-G530F - KTU84P.G530FXXU1ANK2 - 4.4.4 will be good for this model.
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Yes, it works correctly. Download root to SM-G530F. Zip file includes Odin and root.

Thank you, Kubolini! I'll try it!

dandrei279 said:
Thank you, Kubolini! I'll try it!
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Did you root your phone with file for 530f? I also have 530fz and i didnt find good answer for rooting with this chainfire file.

Read this :
Kubolini said:
Hi there,
I have SM-530FZ too, and I wait for answer too. But i think I will try to root this model. The only question I have is if root from there: autoroot.chainfire.eu "SM-G530F - KTU84P.G530FXXU1ANK2 - 4.4.4 will be good for this model.
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Kubolini said:
Yes, it works correctly. Download root to SM-G530F. Zip file includes Odin and root.
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dandrei279 said:
Read this :
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There is no bootloop or something else? I read that some poeple have problems after that bootloop or everytime tehey restart phone phone enter in recovery mode.
Sorry for my bad english.

Don't worry about your English! I can understand! Now let's talk about our problem. Even 2 phones have the same name (G530FZ), the can have different baseband version (G530FZXXU1AOA3 for my Grand Prime).

dandrei279 said:
Don't worry about your English! I can understand! Now let's talk about our problem. Even 2 phones have the same name (G530FZ), the can have different baseband version (G530FZXXU1AOA3 for my Grand Prime).
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This is my phone i think that the root will be ok for my phone.
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This is my phone i think that the root will be ok for my phone.
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Yes, I think so. Good luck! I'm waiting for the final answer!

Ok, few things. After root, i have one problem. If I want to restart my phone, android first show samsung screen with "Set Warranty Bit: recovery" and then load recovery. I dont know why. I must hit reboot system now in recovery, and then android load normally. So I decided to remove root in SuperSU. SuperSU remove root, but doesnt solved my problem. So i think i must hard reset my phone or download new rom.

Kubolini said:
Ok, few things. After root, i have one problem. If I want to restart my phone, android first show samsung screen with "Set Warranty Bit: recovery" and then load recovery. I dont know why. I must hit reboot system now in recovery, and then android load normally. So I decided to remove root in SuperSU. SuperSU remove root, but doesnt solved my problem. So i think i must hard reset my phone or download new rom.
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I read in some post that after that you must celar cache & partition and dalvik cache and then everything works well.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
I tried on my 530fz and it works! Yeah!!!

Yea, Kingroot works perfectly. But i still have a same problem with recovery after reboot. I clear everything, I install new recovery and clean everything again. I disable KNOX with Kingroot and it still open recovery after reboot. Any solutions?

[Q] S5 Active Advice required please

Hi Folks
My partner has just got the S5 Active and she loves it..
But now she would like to update from 4.4.2.. Phone says she has latest rom so my questions are this
1)What is the latest official rom for the Active?
2)Whats the BEST root method?
3)What Custom roms are suitable?
3)Finally what is the best route to take to flash a CUSTOM rom?
looking forward to your responses
regards
Lohtse

1) Here you can find the latest TW stock rom:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Android Lollipop is available for the S5 Active. You can download the latest Firmware and flash it via Odin. You don't need root for that.
2) My preferred root method is flashing CF auto root via Odin. After that I install another recovery like TWRP
3) Nobody can answer that. Try and find it out (perform a full wipe incl cache before you install a custom rom)
4) This steps: root, recovery, full wipe, custom rom, and at least if you want and need that: custom kernel

Solvin said:
1) Here you can find the latest TW stock rom:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Android Lollipop is available for the S5 Active. You can download the latest Firmware and flash it via Odin. You don't need root for that.
2) My preferred root method is flashing CF auto root via Odin. After that I install another recovery like TWRP
3) Nobody can answer that. Try and find it out (perform a full wipe incl cache before you install a custom rom)
4) This steps: root, recovery, full wipe, custom rom, and at least if you want and need that: custom kernel
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cheers for that but which LP for UK????? its the G870A

Please give me a screenshot from your phone informations in the setting menu.

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Damn. The UK/US Version from the Active is the only model without Android 5

Solvin said:
Damn. The UK/US Version from the Active is the only model without Android 5
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lol yep.... had looked before opening a thread!!!! so no go for LP????

Please read this: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/

Solvin said:
Please read this: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
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again thank you....
seems there is an issue with my partners active as will not flash the update file and flashfire just closes LOL

I realize it is very difficult to find something for your G870A.[emoji53]

Solvin said:
I realize it is very difficult to find something for your G870A.[emoji53]
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Thank you for the help...
finally got it sorted after reading around 9-10 different guides... all of which had little bits missing
now she's a happy bunny with LP on her Active and I'm a tired old fart with droopy eyes!!!!!
Just need a custom recovery now!!

Congratulations! How you solved it?
Yeah recovery is the same problem. It exists no recovery for the G870A

Two things that I found that allowed me to sort the Active which was mentioned
firstly to allow Flashfire to work you had too set clock back past 1/15/15
and you had to also set flashfire to boot into download to allow you to flash the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file via Odin on the pc.. once I did these it worked...
Just depends which guide you read to find a COMPLETE one....

Damn that sounds very tricky

Solvin said:
Damn that sounds very tricky
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Not really just no two guides the same.... soon as I noticed the minor differences it was easy.
1) root with towel root copy stock LP(rooted version)
2) Install and set date to 1/1/15 then open Flashfire
3)Flash Stock rooted LP using flashfire making sure you have flashfire set to boot to download when finished
4) open Odin PC and connect S5Active
5)Point Opins AP slot to location of the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file
6) Flash and reboot and your done...
MAJOR issue was the flashfire issue once found issue and set it as stated above I was Up and running after 10minutes Just had spent 4 hours failing before I notice and figured out what the issues was...
Simple really.... Well it was in the end lol