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CWM Recovery on S5 active ?

Anyone know how to get a stable recovery on s5 active at ? I rooted with towel root and now I just need a recovery ? Here's my device info
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I too would like to know if CWR can be installed on the active. Just picked mine up today and so far i cant seem to find a whole lot of information about compatible recoveries or cyan mod regarding the gs 5 active

OigMan said:
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I too would like to know if CWR can be installed on the active. Just picked mine up today and so far i cant seem to find a whole lot of information about compatible recoveries or cyan mod regarding the gs 5 active
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If it's att the bootloader is locked and will probably stay that way so safestrap is all we got

daltonhrrll said:
If it's att the bootloader is locked and will probably stay that way so safestrap is all we got
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It is indeed att =/
hopefully Samsung will smarten up and unlock the bootloader, i remember i had this same trouble with my HTC One and then after a few months they finally opened up the bootloader. Im starting to regret picking up the Gs5...

OigMan said:
It is indeed att =/
hopefully Samsung will smarten up and unlock the bootloader, i remember i had this same trouble with my HTC One and then after a few months they finally opened up the bootloader. Im starting to regret picking up the Gs5...
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Yeah I doubt Samsung will let us unlock, until then dynamic Kat is A good ROM to run

Hi !
I'm interested by a custom recovery on S5A too, i have european version (SM-G870F) but i guess it's the same no ?
XDA is the best !
Thank you !

TankiFrench said:
Hi !
I'm interested by a custom recovery on S5A too, i have european version (SM-G870F) but i guess it's the same no ?
XDA is the best !
Thank you !
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I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.

tovarish said:
I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
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Thanks ! I'm gonna try
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I tried by using the app, but crash when I tap "device model", so I think I will try by flashing, but not today
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I flashed TWRP by using ODIN and it works, Thank you very much

tovarish said:
I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
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Coming from a Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505 (rom was before Knox, yay!)) I guess I'm spoiled for info. I didn't quite expect it to be this sparse. :-/
Only 2 threads concerning rooting and installing recovery on the SM-G870F..
Even though I've been here for almost a decade, I still find it unsettling every time i have to fiddle with the firmware.
And even more so, when Samsung is threatening with all sorts of evil (which btw by law, doesn't ruin my guarantee where I live).
So thanks guys! I'm now rooted (Chainfire -Towelroot doesn't work) and have made a backup with TWRP.

TankiFrench said:
Thanks ! I'm gonna try
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I tried by using the app, but crash when I tap "device model", so I think I will try by flashing, but not today
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I flashed TWRP by using ODIN and it works, Thank you very much
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Hi,
just bought my G870F and found this thread.
You flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-klte to G870F with odin?

jonezy82 said:
Hi,
just bought my G870F and found this thread.
You flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-klte to G870F with odin?
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I flash the Last version of twrp with odin yes, s5 and S5A works the same on that, if you chose twrp for s5, will works for s5a

TankiFrench said:
I flash the Last version of twrp with odin yes, s5 and S5A works the same on that, if you chose twrp for s5, will works for s5a
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Thank you for info.
I'll flash it.

jonezy82 said:
Thank you for info.
Ill flash it.
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Post a feedback when you're done

I confirm that twrp-2.8.7.0-klte ( galaxy S5 international version) works without problem on S5 Active ( SM-G870F).
You can not install this custom recovery direct from TWRP Manager from GooglePlay but installing is possible through Odin.
It was very hard to get any information and find clear experience about possible custom recovery for this model (SM-G870F). But thanks for you guys, it actually works now on my phone. :good:

Looking for Safestrap for SM-870W
Hi All,
After some research, I found that Samsung S5 Active (Bell (Canada) Mobility) has a locked bootloader
so I cannot install CWR or TWRP customer recovery. So I guess it Safestrap for me. But I can only find
Safestrap for either AT&T or Verizon http://www.mediablog.us/download-install-safestrap-recovery-verizon-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
Can I use either one of them on my device? My intention is to load Koolkit ROM but I need to figure
out first how can I install Safestrap on my phone.
Any help, advise or suggestion is appreciated.
Thank you.

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.

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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.

Root and recovery working on lollipop

I don't take credit for this, i am just giving a guide on how i was able to gain root and recovery on the Sprint Note 4 with Lollipop.
Let me start by saying i was running the Hybrid-X series rom. Here were my steps to upgrade to Lollipop and keep all my data. If you are on stock, skip this step.
1. Flash the stock rom tar found here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95853297432265112
2. Once you reboot, run system update and you will download and install Lollipop. When it installs and reboots, you should still have all your data and apps.
Once in lollipop, i followed our old root method which does work for lollipop found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/sm-n910-cf-auto-root-t2897428
Now, to get recovery, you can do it 2 different ways.
1.download an app called flashify from the play store. Download the following file in .img form:
http://www.techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/trltespr
2. download the .tar file from above and flash in oodin.
Once you have both on your phone, open flashify, select recovery image and hit Yup! and then reboot. Your phone should reboot into TWRP.
At this point you will have all your data, root, and recovery. Enjoy
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for damage to your phone or voiding your warranty.
As a note, i would backup your data though any apps that you can. I wiped the data since the system seemed sluggish. When i restored thought titanium, there were a lot of apps that were crashing. Wiping the data to each app didn't work. I had to uninstall and re-install the app, but then you loose the data.
On a second note, once i wiped data in recover, lollipop was very nice and smooth.

Awesome good find have to try it out
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Works perfect finally can get nattery like the note 3

This works if you already had TWRP installed?

Impulse215 said:
This works if you already had TWRP installed?
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I'm guessing once you flash the stock rom tar you get the stock recovery, that's why in step 3 you have to use flashify to get twrp back.

Impulse215 said:
This works if you already had TWRP installed?
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Once you flash the stock rom, and update to lollipop, you loose TWRP.

dschachm said:
I don't take credit for this, i am just giving a guide on how i was able to gain root and recovery on the Sprint Note 4 with Lollipop.
Let me start by saying i was running the Hybrid-X series rom. Here were my steps to upgrade to Lollipop and keep all my data.
1. Flash the stock rom tar found here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95853297432265112
2. Once you reboot, run system update and you will download and install Lollipop. When it installs and reboots, you should still have all your data and apps.
Once in lollipop, i followed our old root method which does work for lollipop found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/sm-n910-cf-auto-root-t2897428
Now, to get recovery, download an app called flashify from the play store. Download the following file:
http://www.techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/trltespr
Once you have both on your phone, open flashify, select recovery image and hit Yup! and then reboot. Your phone should reboot into TWRP.
At this point you will have all your data, root, and recovery. Enjoy
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for damage to your phone or voiding your warranty.
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Does it matter what version of odin you use?

Adam1422 said:
Does it matter what version of odin you use?
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I don't think so.

dschachm said:
I don't think so.
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Thanks I guess i will go with the latest and greatest 3.10

Is the silent toggle there or Sammy removed it

KLPFL said:
Is the silent toggle there or Sammy removed it
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if you click the sound toggle, it will go to vibrate, and then mute.

dschachm said:
if you click the sound toggle, it will go to vibrate, and then mute.
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Thanks. Saw somewhere it said Sammy removed the function in LP.

Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
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Abrego39 said:
Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
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Going to try it. Downloading now.
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Abrego39 said:
Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
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I used galaxy tools and it seems to be working fine.

Nothings changed. Odin stock tar, odin cf autoroot, odin twrp 2.8.5... Just like kitkat.
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Does it matter what version of odin you use?
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No, I used 3.7.
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TWRP works. I backed up 5.0.1, did a full wipe and restored it. No problem.
The only issue I have found so far, es file Explorer can no longer write to system or change file permissions. Bummer, I'll have to find another way to copy over my custom boot animations and sounds.

adrianr514 said:
Going to try it. Downloading now.
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Impulse215 said:
I used galaxy tools and it seems to be working fine.
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I'm asking because I read somewhere that Lollipop was a little more carrier friendly in blocking the hotspot feature unless it's been paid for. Can you verify that it works with Galaxy tools?
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Impulse215 said:
I used galaxy tools and it seems to be working fine.
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After the update, my sim is locked again. Galaxy Tools will no longer unlock for international use.
And it doesn't read the MSL either.
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It does still add all the toggles.

Abrego39 said:
Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
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Abrego39 said:
I'm asking because I read somewhere that Lollipop was a little more carrier friendly in blocking the hotspot feature unless it's been paid for. Can you verify that it works with Galaxy tools?
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So far it's working for me

jhill110 said:
After the update, my sim is locked again. Galaxy Tools will no longer unlock for international use.
And it doesn't read the MSL either.
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It does still add all the toggles.
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do u get a sim lock error cuz i dont...it seems as tho its working for me...also hot spot works also...

Samsung Grand prime LTE SM-S920L Custom recovery for CWM

I just purchased the new Galaxy Grand Prime for Straight Talk, and have been unable to find a custom recovery that will work. I think i may have used the wrong one because when i boot into recovery it simply says "recovery" in yellow at the top left corner then shuts off. I'd like to try and flash the stock recovery but haven't been able to find the recovery.img file to do it.
If i take out the battery and replace it, the phone will boot fine, but i fear i may have f'ed up the recovery.img.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

I have this model and cant find anything on it either!!

Sm s920l root
Just got the same phone at Walmarts Black Friday and have been scouring the Web about root.Just today OneClickRoot posted that it is now able to provide root access. I've downloaded the apk, but am going to wait to see how others fair.

Well, the phone IS rootable. Kingroot apk's v4.5.0 and higher can do it. But I distrust kingroot and used SuperSUme Pro to remove and switch me over to the superior SuperSU.

Sm s920l root with Kingroot
I rooted my last phone (Galaxy Core Prime from ST) with Kingroot and had many problems. Just wondering if you're having any issues.One Click Root claims s920l is root able with their apk,but I didn't have any luck.

I didn't have any issues with kingroot other than trust issues. It did grant me root access to my device. I was however very relieved to get supersu-me pro to remove it and install SuperSU.

Received your reply.
Ended up using the latest Kingroot and have root.Tried using Super Sume, but I lose root until I reinstall Kingroot.Hmmmm.....

I was only able to get super-su me to remove kingroot v4.5.0. 4.5.0 can root this phone, so you can remove root and root with it, then install super-su me and immediately run it. Worked for me.

Since rooting,I can send text,but not receive. Did a factory reset,but still have the same issue.
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Having purchased the same phone, I'm going to try oneclickroot and report back so you guys know how it went.
Edit: oneclickroot lies about root capabilities, now attempting kingroot

I had no luck with One Click,either.First tried latest Kingroot,but after applying SuperSume, I'd lose root.Kingroot 4.5 was able to be removed with SuperSume and SuperSume binaries installed.

dmbolsdboy said:
I had no luck with One Click,either.First tried latest Kingroot,but after applying SuperSume, I'd lose root.Kingroot 4.5 was able to be removed with SuperSume and SuperSume binaries installed.
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If you wish to replace Kingroot with SuperSu, and allow the device to update the binary, I can help you.

Hydro_Axis said:
I just purchased the new Galaxy Grand Prime for Straight Talk, and have been unable to find a custom recovery that will work. I think i may have used the wrong one because when i boot into recovery it simply says "recovery" in yellow at the top left corner then shuts off. I'd like to try and flash the stock recovery but haven't been able to find the recovery.img file to do it.
If i take out the battery and replace it, the phone will boot fine, but i fear i may have f'ed up the recovery.img.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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I can share a link to to the stock recovery download if you want, you can flash it with the play store app; Flashify

Thanks . Auto correct inserted SuperSume instead of SuperSu Pro which updated bunaries.
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And yes Link to stock recovery would be awesome.
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dmbolsdboy said:
Thanks . Auto correct inserted SuperSume instead of SuperSu Pro which updated bunaries.
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And yes Link to stock recovery would be awesome.
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h t t p s://drive.google.c o m/file/d/0B0SpViU3rvl6blNFaEkzQlN4aXc/view?usp=sharing
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This the official stock ROM ?
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No, it's the stock RECOVERY.

Is there a custom recovery for SM-S920L? Saw a post back in December saying it was in the works but still can't find it.

DanHutchins said:
Is there a custom recovery for SM-S920L? Saw a post back in December saying it was in the works but still can't find it.
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ordinarykid23 said:
If you wish to replace Kingroot with SuperSu, and allow the device to update the binary, I can help you.
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Please why can i not completely uninstall kingroot after switching to su? Only option to disable it. Please help.

Easy way to root after dev edition conversion?

Exactly as the title states. Is there an easy way to root after the dev edition conversion? Also I don't have the unlocked lock and the word custom when I boot. Am I for sure converted to the dev edition?

Flash twrp with odin. Flash supersu. Easy.
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sixtythreechevy said:
Flash twrp with odin. Flash supersu. Easy.
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Enter download mode. It should say Mode: Developer
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in my experience I flashed twrp for the recovery and it wasn't until then that it gave me the unlocked lock and the "custom." Also you could check same way they said by loading "download mode" (Power + Home + Volume Up). It should say "Developer." I've also read about the "BrickBug" app but I haven't personally used it. As for rooting I'm still working on mine.
EDIT: Beat me to it

sixtythreechevy said:
Flash twrp with odin. Flash supersu. Easy.
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Enter download mode. It should say Mode: Developer
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Not to sound like I'm clueless, but when you say flash SuperSu, is that through Odin? And if so, what section does it go under? I've also followed other guides to go into recovery mode after flashing twrp through odin, and that just tries to install a software update that nobody has mentioned on here. Also, SuperSu doesn't seem to have anything for the Note 4 yet, so what version would we flash?
And with SuperSuME, when it opens SuperSu, SuperSu gives me an error message and tells me to auto-root it. And with that, I assume it means with CF-auto root, which also, last I checked, doesn't have a 5.1.1 note 4 download.
Sorry if I'm being a burden on you with all my questions, I've never rooted a phone successfully before today (and that's just temp root)
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Also, I'm not at home currently and I'm trying to find a way around having to use a computer. I saw someone in another thread used TWRP manager on their phone to install TWRP, but I don't know what I'm doing in it. So if you know anything about that, I would appreciate some help with it.

HollowKyo said:
Exactly as the title states. Is there an easy way to root after the dev edition conversion? Also I don't have the unlocked lock and the word custom when I boot. Am I for sure converted to the dev edition?
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SuperSU
I didn't want to start a new thread for this. I have successfully unlocked the bootloader and flashed twrp but I am running into issues with SuperSU. Flashing the latest zip causes a bootloop and I cannot install it with Odin either. I verified that everything else has happened correctly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!