[Q] Software update broke root, any answers? - Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Unfortunately our tab 4 10.1 got the software OTA (I had SDM frozen so Im not sure how that happened).
Of course, root is now gone.
I tried towelroot, but no luck.
Has anyone had any luck with another method?
THANKS

billinaz said:
Unfortunately our tab 4 10.1 got the software OTA (I had SDM frozen so Im not sure how that happened).
Of course, root is now gone.
I tried towelroot, but no luck.
Has anyone had any luck with another method?
THANKS
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You had Root obtained by towelroot ?
What do you know about cf-avto-root method?

vroot
billinaz said:
Unfortunately our tab 4 10.1 got the software OTA (I had SDM frozen so Im not sure how that happened).
Of course, root is now gone.
I tried towelroot, but no luck.
Has anyone had any luck with another method?
THANKS
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I tried VROOT for some devices. It was successful. You should try most probably it will work fr you.

vipsy6 said:
I tried VROOT for some devices. It was successful. You should try most probably it will work fr you.
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I looked at VROOT but it has this listed:
VROOT - Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 only
I am looking at Chainfires method.
Can I use odin to return the firmware back to prior to the OTA?
I think this was the one that was prior: PDA: T530NUUEU1AND4

billinaz said:
I looked at VROOT but it has this listed:
VROOT - Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 only
I am looking at Chainfires method.
Can I use odin to return the firmware back to prior to the OTA?
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if you have not used the cf-auto-root, I advise you to do like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55663316&postcount=119 , only apply to your Tab 4 10.1 .
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billinaz said:
I looked at VROOT but it has this listed:
Can I use odin to return the firmware back to prior to the OTA?
I think this was the one that was prior: PDA: T530NUUEU1AND4
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yes of course, via Odin you can install any firmware

repey6 said:
if you have not used the cf-auto-root, I advise you to do like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55663316&postcount=119 , only apply to your Tab 4 10.1 .
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yes of course, via Odin you can install any firmware
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I think I will do that then, it says Canada, but should be the same version used for the USA tabs.
I froze the SDM app so it would not automatically download the updates but it did anyway. Is there something else I can freeze to stop the updates?

billinaz said:
I think I will do that then, it says Canada, but should be the same version used for the USA tabs.
I froze the SDM app so it would not automatically download the updates but it did anyway. Is there something else I can freeze to stop the updates?
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Apps for OTA Firmware Updates :
Kies.apk
LocalFOTA.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
SyncmIDS.apk

Dear billinaz
If i m not mistaken With Odin you can flash stock firmware at any time through download mode. But most imp thing you must have details of previous firmware prior to OTA like baseband and build version. If u have such information than you can find suitable stock firmware by Google it.
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OK, can any tell me if this is all I need to flash?
PDA: T530NUUEU1AND4
Maybe check your 10.1 and see if that is the same firmware as before the update. Would I need any other files?

OK, I used odin and restored the previous firmware. Ran towelroot again, and all is back to the way it was before the mistake in software update.
I was able to freeze LocalFOTA.apk but these were not there to freeze:
Kies.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
SyncmIDS.apk

billinaz said:
OK, I used odin and restored the previous firmware. Ran towelroot again, and all is back to the way it was before the mistake in software update.
I was able to freeze LocalFOTA.apk but these were not there to freeze:
Kies.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
SyncmIDS.apk
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Look at system/priv-app .

repey6 said:
Look at system/priv-app .
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Thanks. I got these two and renamed the files.
Kies.apk
SyncmIDM.apk
This wasn't there though:
SyncmIDS.apk

always welcome

I was wondering if someone could post a link to the file I need to flash via Odin. And then I can use towel root? Thanks in advance!

I got it from the firmware section of sammobile.com

billinaz said:
I got it from the firmware section of sammobile.com
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I don't see one for the US. Just Canada and Unknown. I don't know what to use? TIA!

I forgot to turn of auto update and my tab has downloaded it and keeps bugging me about. I can't get rid of it can anyone help
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moonsbabe said:
I don't see one for the US. Just Canada and Unknown. I don't know what to use? TIA!
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You can use any firmware. In general, in order to know your region should be opened recovery (only sink), and there you will see. Or even easier, install the phone_info and you will be happy.
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sscdougal said:
I forgot to turn of auto update and my tab has downloaded it and keeps bugging me about. I can't get rid of it can anyone help
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You read a little higher this topic.

Related

[Q] OTA or kies update on rooted Note 3?

What will happen if I update my rooted note3 through Kies or OTA? Is it safe?
I know that I could flash it through odin.
Thanks
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Update will fall to success
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kenny1991 said:
Update will fall to success
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Did you try it before?
Thanks
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You can go to the phone settings > general > about device > software update and click on Update. It will tell you that your phone has been modified and will basically tell you to F.O. So to answer your question - no you can't use OTA any longer.
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Nothin bad will happen, just try it yourself.
OMG-FFS said:
You can go to the phone settings > general > about device > software update and click on Update. It will tell you that your phone has been modified and will basically tell you to F.O. So to answer your question - no you can't use OTA any longer.
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Nothin bad will happen, just try it yourself.
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you can set your status from modified to official using wanam xposed so you can ota,
but you will loose your root and got updated bootloader when you do ota.
Probably, but I wouldn't update to 4.4.2 anyways, or not yet at least as it's riddled with too many bugs.
Dahdoul said:
What will happen if I update my rooted note3 through Kies or OTA? Is it safe?
I know that I could flash it through odin.
Thanks
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If your status is Official via Wanam it'll download, however it will fail on the install
Dahdoul said:
Did you try it before?
Thanks
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Yes.
idanawi said:
you can set your status from modified to official using wanam xposed so you can ota,
but you will loose your root and got updated bootloader when you do ota.
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It fails on the install.
Dahdoul said:
What will happen if I update my rooted note3 through Kies or OTA? Is it safe?
I know that I could flash it through odin.
Thanks
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There was a topic about How to keep root and get OTA update. It is here.
Steps:
1. Open SuperSU settings, scroll down to the bottom, Enable Pro
2. Check Survival mode
3. Uncheck Enable Superuser
4. Install OTA update
5. After reboot, Enable Superuser
6. Disable Survival mode
Done
Be noted that you have to purchase Superuser Pro for this to work, and you have to reboot after upgrading to Pro.
Also if you have modified your ROM e.g deleted system apps or Verizon crap this method will fail unless you restore them.
Ok. I tried the OTA too, some time ago and after downloading it failed to install. My N3 is rooted and I thought I'd try anyway. But did anyone try to use kies? Some time ago I connected to kies and it told me that my phone wouldn't be supported. I think I installed another region. Yesterday I tried and it told me there was a new firmware although it's not 4.4.2 yet. So it would be interesting to know if it would install after download.
Some other thing: I have something like a mnt folder and one or two other folders like mnt_1. Just like if you update windows and don't do a clean install. How can I do a clean install on my phone once kitkat is released for DBT region?

Can't root my Tab 4 with Towelroot

As title says, I've tried TowelRoot but It said 'unsupported version' and I was afraid of using anything else that might damage my tab 4
Thanks in advance :/
Yep
Leon[147] said:
As title says, I've tried TowelRoot but It said 'unsupported version' and I was afraid of using anything else that might damage my tab 4
Thanks in advance :/
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I've been looking around for ways to root it as I received the same message from towelroot saying my phone is not supported. Anyone know how to fix this or if there is even a root available for my samsung galaxy tab 4, version 4.4.2?
Apes13 said:
I've been looking around for ways to root it as I received the same message from towelroot saying my phone is not supported. Anyone know how to fix this or if there is even a root available for my samsung galaxy tab 4, version 4.4.2?
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Root with twrp recovery
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troy5890 said:
Root with twrp recovery
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Still doesn't answer me :/
Yeah still doesn't really help me either.. Is there no root available or something yet?
Twrp recovery is a way for us to flash stuff into the system or even whole new systems.
If you find and install that on your phone you can then flash SuperSU. I'm sorry I don't have this device yet so I cannot help you more. But I have done similar with two other Samsung phones.
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mrkhigh said:
Twrp recovery is a way for us to flash stuff into the system or even whole new systems.
If you find and install that on your phone you can then flash SuperSU. I'm sorry I don't have this device yet so I cannot help you more. But I have done similar with two other Samsung phones.
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As I understood, TWRP is a root-required application so I guess it would be totally useless to have it while my phone it's sel not rooted.
Wrong.... twrp doesnt require root. Youre flashing it in odin.
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Not sure what u meant but it requires root.
Leon[147] said:
Not sure what u meant but it requires root.
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Im pretty sure he said. Flash twrp recovery with odin. Theres like some sort of file you flash with odin to get twrp, not with the apk.
Twrp is a recovery.
Samsung uses a pc recovery software called Odin. It is capable of flashing any part of an unlocked device including a recovery partition.
Since the tab 4 did not have a locked boot loader we can flash twrp without root. Once twrp is installed with Odin on the PC you can simply flash su into the device using twrp
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For that matter you can "flash" SuperSU with Odin if someone (traditionally chainfire) creates an Odin flashable bin.
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mrkhigh said:
Twrp is a recovery.
Samsung uses a pc recovery software called Odin. It is capable of flashing any part of an unlocked device including a recovery partition.
Since the tab 4 did not have a locked boot loader we can flash twrp without root. Once twrp is installed with Odin on the PC you can simply flash su into the device using twrp
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For that matter you can "flash" SuperSU with Odin if someone (traditionally chainfire) creates an Odin flashable bin.
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If that would work, I think I would try it however, I don't have any experience with this, Could you guide me or send me any guide about it ?
Thanks
I would be the wrong person to help.
I have not yet received our tab 4 in the mail. I am speaking from experience from other Samsung devices.
I would recommend trying YouTube.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56667496
May help though
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Im pretty sure he said. Flash twrp recovery with odin. Theres like some sort of file you flash with odin to get twrp, not with the apk.
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So, I've searched about this but I can't manage to find odin to fit in with my tablet (Specially my model number), So I can't really try it hoping nothing to happen specially with the warnings about not to use other files.
Leon[147] said:
So, I've searched about this but I can't manage to find odin to fit in with my tablet (Specially my model number), So I can't really try it hoping nothing to happen specially with the warnings about not to use other files.
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Bumping this up!
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Bumping this up!
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Is your tablet an LTE model? What is the model of your tablet? 7 or 8 or 10inch? Sorry as I don't own the tablet.
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Is your tablet an LTE model? What is the model of your tablet? 7 or 8 or 10inch? Sorry as I don't own the tablet.
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Model Number : SM-T231
What's LTE model ? lol
It's 7 inches by the way, Wish you could help me
Leon[147] said:
Model Number : SM-T231
What's LTE model ? lol
It's 7 inches by the way, Wish you could help me
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Hi sorry for a late response. But it seems theres a test recovery. I dont own the device and cannot gurantee you root for your model. As it seems your kernel is before june 3, im not sure why towelroot wont work. Have you tryed other rooting applications? Heres the thread and theres a post somewhere for the T231
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Hi sorry for a late response. But it seems theres a test recovery. I dont own the device and cannot gurantee you root for your model. As it seems your kernel is before june 3, im not sure why towelroot wont work. Have you tryed other rooting applications? Heres the thread and theres a post somewhere for the T231
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Edit again. Ive done some research perhaps this can help? http://thetechrism.com/galaxy-tab-4-sm-t231-root-twrp-android-4-4-2/
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Hi sorry for a late response. But it seems theres a test recovery. I dont own the device and cannot gurantee you root for your model. As it seems your kernel is before june 3, im not sure why towelroot wont work. Have you tryed other rooting applications? Heres the thread and theres a post somewhere for the T231
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Edit again. Ive done some research perhaps this can help? http://thetechrism.com/galaxy-tab-4-sm-t231-root-twrp-android-4-4-2/
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Checked it.
Everything was going fine till the rooting part, USD debugging is alright but Kingo Root says no device connected.
Leon[147] said:
Checked it.
Everything was going fine till the rooting part, USD debugging is alright but Kingo Root says no device connected.
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Kingo root should install an app so it can connect with the kingo application. Perhaps searching on google and installing kingo app can help?

Q : A way to get back OTA

After root and disable knox with cf-root method now can't receive OTA .. is there any way to get it back ?
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Sorry but I'm Samsung new user and old Sony user ☺
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Sr it cant
If you flash again your rom with odin, it will eraser root but still cant get ota or fix knox
crazydeepman said:
After root and disable knox with cf-root method now can't receive OTA .. is there any way to get it back ?
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You can use Wanam Xposed module to fake your device status. There are other Xposed modules that also does this. At first I thought this was only a cosmetic information, but it actually tricks the system and the OTA really work. It worked for me.
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Has anyone tried this and had success. I'm hesitant to try it on my N910U
If there is a new firmware, you can simply download it on pc from a repository, flash via odin and reroot.
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Yep wanams module lets me check/perform updatea
Tried using wanam xposed to fake my device as official. But I still get a modified device error when trying to update
[email protected] said:
Tried using wanam xposed to fake my device as official. But I still get a modified device error when trying to update
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Me too. Wanam only make you able to download the update, but cannot install.
I have to install via Odin.
Actually I use this trick only to be alerted when something new is available. I flash it using ODIN.
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BTW, obviously this only works with stock ROMs.
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How do I update via Odin?
[email protected] said:
How do I update via Odin?
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- Download the correct firmware for your device.
- Connect phone to PC, run Odin, select AP, and Start.
Hmm. Now the only firmware updates I see for my N910U is a 4.4.4 and I'm already running 4.4.4 so why does my phone say there is an update?
What fw r u on?
4.4.4? Or it something else? Where do I find it?
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N910uxxu1anj5?
I am under custom recovery and i believe that the reason OTA update fail even fake the status.
Anyway to revert to stock recovery?
I don't like Kies, but sometimes I have to use it to check if there's an update, and if it finds one, it will install it for you but you have to reroot afterwards. I think this is the only method if you're rooted.
@Andrewtst, I had a Note 3 with custom recovery (CWM), and when I was one firmware behind, Kies prompted me for an update and after I updated it I got the stock recovery back. Don't know if this is the case with the Note 4, will try when there's an update for my Note 4.
Ahmadmob said:
I don't like Kies, but sometimes I have to use it to check if there's an update, and if it finds one, it will install it for you but you have to reroot afterwards. I think this is the only method if you're rooted.
@Andrewtst, I had a Note 3 with custom recovery (CWM), and when I was one firmware behind, Kies prompted me for an update and after I updated it I got the stock recovery back. Don't know if this is the case with the Note 4, will try when there's an update for my Note 4.
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I believe kies is full rom. I don't want full rom. If full rom, can download from sammobile and flash via odin.
[email protected] said:
4.4.4? Or it something else? Where do I find it?
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N910uxxu1anj5?
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Check with 'Phone INFO ☆Samsung☆' app, under 'OS INFO' section.
I found it. And apparently I already have the latest version even though it says there's an update available.

New T-Mobile Firmware Out. --> G930TUVU4APIA

New update brings September security patch along with Samsung Cloud.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/97135/G930TUVU4APIA_G930TTMB4APIA_TMB/
esjames said:
New update brings September security patch along with Samsung Cloud.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/97135/G930TUVU4APIA_G930TTMB4APIA_TMB/
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Do you know if there's a change log out? I haven't been able to find one at this time.
Hgatica99 said:
Do you know if there's a change log out? I haven't been able to find one at this time.
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It only stated the addition of Samsung Cloud, nothing else. I should of done a screenshot of it before I updated my phone, but I can confirm it included the September security patch.
esjames said:
It only stated the addition of Samsung Cloud, nothing else. I should of done a screenshot of it before I updated my phone, but I can confirm it included the September security patch.
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Does it include vulkan support?
@esjames Hi there!
here are some better download links with great speeds! -- download
Of course, you get the G930TUVU4APIA build too.
deadlocked007 said:
Biggest question though, is it rootable?
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I will take the risk of doing it when I get home but that won't be until 7pm eastern time. If anyone before then does it, please let us know, thank you.
I can confirm that root is possible using the same steps as before
Hgatica99 said:
I can confirm that root is possible using the same steps as before
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And how did you update? OTA? Odin?
KillerClaw321 said:
And how did you update? OTA? Odin?
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Flashed the firmware via odin
T-Mobile is now rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge which features the September Security Maintenance Release.
Here is the changlog
Security updates
Time/date update (according to Tmo, unclear what this means)
Redesigned gallery app
Samsung Cloud
Hgatica99 said:
Flashed the firmware via odin
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Alright I just did the same thing... I can also confirm that root is working
KillerClaw321 said:
Alright I just did the same thing... I can also confirm that root is working
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Why is your security patch May 1? Mine is September.
Hgatica99 said:
Why is your security patch May 1? Mine is September.
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Because I'm using Echoe ROM .... it's actually September 1st.
Just to be 100% clear, if you are currently rooted you're good to go to flash the update through Odin with no issues?
sacnotsack said:
Just to be 100% clear, if you are currently rooted you're good to go to flash the update through Odin with no issues?
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No you will have to backup app data with titanium backup... I recommend wiping anyway there's a higher chance there won't be any issues.
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KillerClaw321 said:
No you will have to backup app data with titanium backup... I recommend wiping anyway there's a higher chance there won't be any issues.
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You can also use flashfire to make a backup.
KillerClaw321 said:
No you will have to backup app data with titanium backup... I recommend wiping anyway there's a higher chance there won't be any issues.
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You can also use flashfire to make a backup.
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Awesome thank you. Probably update today then.
Firmware adds 4x4 MIMO!!
mdneilson said:
Firmware adds 4x4 MIMO!!
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Definitely going to flash tonight then.
I can also confirm root with this update. Updated with odin, but it did give me a big bootloop problem after flashing the eng boot. Couldn't get it to work with the "Prince" custom odin or with regular odin 3.12. Had to dl the most recent (3.13 I think it is) and then it finally went.
tdgillihan said:
I can also confirm root with this update. Updated with odin, but it did give me a big bootloop problem after flashing the eng boot. Couldn't get it to work with the "Prince" custom odin or with regular odin 3.12. Had to dl the most recent (3.13 I think it is) and then it finally went.
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Can you provide a link to 3.13?

[PJ2] Rooting and/or downgrading help?

I have the latest firmware (G930PVPS4APJ2) but I want to root my phone. Is there anyway to root on this firmware/bootloader? Or are there instructions to downgrade?
loraxnope said:
I have the latest firmware (G930PVPS4APJ2) but I want to root my phone. Is there anyway to root on this firmware/bootloader? Or are there instructions to downgrade?
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On the latest firmware the easiest thing I've found is to flash Echoe. When I rooted apj2 I couldn't get my data sms working even having my msl all the Apns I set wouldn't stick
vegoja said:
On the latest firmware the easiest thing I've found is to flash Echoe. When I rooted apj2 I couldn't get my data sms working even having my msl all the Apns I set wouldn't stick
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So when you flashed the rom did everything work then? And was you rooted running Echoe rom on pj2?
joedaddyoo said:
So when you flashed the rom did everything work then? And was you rooted running Echoe rom on pj2?
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Not exactly but I am on the latest firmware it just happens to be from Verizon not sprint but everything works just fine except native Hotspot
vegoja said:
Not exactly but I am on the latest firmware it just happens to be from Verizon not sprint but everything works just fine except native Hotspot
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Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
Is pj2 on bootloader v4? If that's the case, he will need a pit file to downgrade to a lower firmware
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Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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So you can downgrade from v4 that's great news echoe is a good rom just more customization than I need and would like to get the best performance possible
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Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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Hey! So just so I'm clear, I can follow your guide and it should work, even if I'm on PJ2 right now? Do I need a pit file like lvpre mentioned?
epicman_1200 said:
Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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I didn't think you could get back to PE1 from PJ2 just by flashing the PE1 firmware. I also did not see where you explained how to get Voice and SMS back (possibly not needed if you are coming from PE1). Is this info included in the download (dropbox is preventing download because you're soo popular ) or does the XTether mod fix this issue?
I have heard that flashing the Echoe Rom from PE1 fixes most issues.
Downgrading to PE1
loraxnope said:
Hey! So just so I'm clear, I can follow your guide and it should work, even if I'm on PJ2 right now? Do I need a pit file like lvpre mentioned?
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Yes you can start on PJ2 Firmware, however before you start rooting process you have to be on PE1. My guide includes how to get back down to PE1 before you start rooting. You can use Odin and the firmware included to flash you Samsung completely back to PE1. The only reason you can't use PJ2 is because it has updated PRL's and they wont allow you to reactivate your service, therefore to reactivate your phone service you have to be on PE1 Firmware using the older PRL's.
I do not know anything about a pit file, I have done this process many times with no problem. The reason I've done it so many times is to test out its success rate, and every time I've done it, the method gets easier to do, and it works 100% of the time.
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jakemastaflash said:
I didn't think you could get back to PE1 from PJ2 just by flashing the PE1 firmware. I also did not see where you explained how to get Voice and SMS back (possibly not needed if you are coming from PE1). Is this info included in the download (dropbox is preventing download because you're soo popular ) or does the XTether mod fix this issue?
I have heard that flashing the Echoe Rom from PE1 fixes most issues.
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As it says in the post, I did not create this method, I simply make it easier to follow. How to get sms and calling back is in the link reference under the subtitle "4.Rooting:". He shows how to root the device and then get everything working. He just doesn't explain the setup,how to install Xposed, and he does not show how to get back to PE1 so that's what I've done with my post, is just make it easier to follow.
SIDE NOTE: Service and sms is very easy to get back on PE1 I tried many times to do it on PJ2 using different methods, the PRL just wouldn't allow me to activate my device.
When I tried this method it said pit fail immediately in Odin. I tried adding the pit file but it still failed
just tried it too. Same result. execept i didn't try with a PIT. think you could provide it for me? @vegoja
The Android Attorney said:
just tried it too. Same result. execept i didn't try with a PIT. think you could provide it for me? @vegoja
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Yes one sec I think I have it on mega
vegoja said:
When I tried this method it said pit fail immediately in Odin. I tried adding the pit file but it still failed
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Hmm. Ok. Can you tell me your variant of Samsung Galaxy S7. Like what service provider, Snapdragon or Exynos?
and did you use the files directly from my drop box link?
Did you run Odin as admin?
Does the Odin exe file say "Odin PrinceComsy.exe" and you also have to "Odin3.ini" config settings?
Maybe this post will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/collection-firmware-rom-pit-files-t3326707
Pit file
https://mega.nz/#!EIxXEKoC
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epicman_1200 said:
Hmm. Ok. Can you tell me your variant of Samsung Galaxy S7. Like what service provider, Snapdragon or Exynos?
and did you use the files directly from my drop box link?
Did you run Odin as admin?
Does the Odin exe file say "Odin PrinceComsy.exe" and you also have to "Odin3.ini" config settings?
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930P snapdragon sprint, your Dropbox link is down but I have the firmware saved, yes I ran Odin as admin and yes I have the princecomsy Odin, and I'll have to check my config settings
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Sorry for the bad link this one should work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sf5JWVwnK6MlFBMXNWXzJieE0/view?usp=drivesdk
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The Android Attorney said:
WOOOWW!!!! IT WORKED!! i used the PIT this time and it worked.
@vegoja @epicman_1200
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That's awesome I wonder what I'm doing wrong
vegoja said:
That's awesome I wonder what I'm doing wrong
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i feel like such an ahole now. i mistakenly chose from the PJ2 directory...
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i feel like such an ahole now. i mistakenly chose from the PJ2 directory...
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LOL it happens I've done the same thing a few times
vegoja said:
Pit file
https://mega.nz/#!EIxXEKoC
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930P snapdragon sprint, your Dropbox link is down but I have the firmware saved, yes I ran Odin as admin and yes I have the princecomsy Odin, and I'll have to check my config settings
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Sorry for the bad link this one should work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sf5JWVwnK6MlFBMXNWXzJieE0/view?usp=drivesdk
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Hey do you mind if i use your pit link and add it to my guide in case other users get stuck here too?

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