[Q] T-Mobile Note 3 root - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, so I bought this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251696257910?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
It said that it is T-mobile version, unlocked and rooted. (I am from UK btw)
before, I started this thread because I was suspicious that it was fake - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/help/fake-note-3-t2930662
Now my question is where do I start with it to put custom roms on? At first when I got the phone I checked with app called "Root checker" it said that it is rooted but now after Samsung update I think it was, it says "Sorry! This device does not have proper root access"
Also I am not sure where to start because of the weird kernel that is on the device.
I attached some screens about the info I gathered about the "Note3"
ps. I have rooted my galaxy s3 in the past but that was from scratch..

Well, there are like 7 million tutorials on the web. So go ahead, you have some reading to do.
Sent from my N9005

I knew someone would write this..
Dejan Sathanas said:
Well, there are like 7 million tutorials on the web. So go ahead, you have some reading to do.
Sent from my N9005
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Yes, I know but I don't have any idea what kernel I have I don't think it's a standard one.. And when you look at recovery it looks messed up as well. doesn't it?
Can I just put CWM recovery on as it is?
Why at first it said it was rooted through "root checker" and why now it says what I mentioned earlier?
are SM-N900 / SM-N900T / SM-N9005 the same or they are have different, specific roms for each, and should different files be used for each?

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[Q&A] [SM-N900*] CF-Auto-Root

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root for telstra au note 3
Can anyone tell me how to root a galaxy note 3 on telstra Australia? Or which chainfire version will work? Cheers
sm 900 null imei
hello guys,
i have sm-n900 galaxy note 3, my problem is that i rooted the phone before 4-5 months, at that time it wasnt successful so i flashed stock firmware ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) it was all working well for 4 months, now last night , i wanted to root it again, so i tried by flashing ( cf-auto-root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar.md5 ) but it got stuck on screen "firmware upgrade encountered and issue, plz select recovery in kies and try again". so i again flashed back ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) and my phone started up, but no i dont have any signal, it says null imei and unknown baseband, i donno what i m supposed to do, i dont know what efs is or anything, its so complicated and confusing, sm 1 plz help me in simple ways.
P.S : i know there are lots of threads regarding this, but i have very little knowledge about rooting and stuff so i cant understand those technical words, so plz help me,
nikunj.parsana said:
hello guys,
i have sm-n900 galaxy note 3, my problem is that i rooted the phone before 4-5 months, at that time it wasnt successful so i flashed stock firmware ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) it was all working well for 4 months, now last night , i wanted to root it again, so i tried by flashing ( cf-auto-root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar.md5 ) but it got stuck on screen "firmware upgrade encountered and issue, plz select recovery in kies and try again". so i again flashed back ( N900xxudna6_n900odddna3_inu ) and my phone started up, but no i dont have any signal, it says null imei and unknown baseband, i donno what i m supposed to do, i dont know what efs is or anything, its so complicated and confusing, sm 1 plz help me in simple ways.
P.S : i know there are lots of threads regarding this, but i have very little knowledge about rooting and stuff so i cant understand those technical words, so plz help me,
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you need to flash only the modem you had before to get back your imei
rayman95 said:
you need to flash only the modem you had before to get back your imei
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frankly speaking, i dont even know how to flash modem, i have 0 knowledge about rooting and everything, i was looking for cheats for a game, and all the threads on internet said , i need to root for the cheat to work, so i searched for rooting method, and did what i said earlier, i have 0 knowledge mate, plz i wud be indebt if u could explain step by step, i m damn worried, and it took lot of time to collect money for this phone, and i think ill be damned if this is a goner :/
I just want to confirm that the cf auto root for the SM-N900S korean file has worked on my SM-N900L korean phone!
Thanks
Galaxy Note 3 first time rooter
Hi everyone, newcomer here. Thanks for providing this community to help people out and thanks to Chainfire for making CF-Auto-Root.
I have a Galaxy Note 3, and I've never rooted before because I really like Touchwiz and the useful features it provides. I've read the main post for CF-Auto-Root, so I understand this is supposed to be the easiest root method that's supposed to retain stock Touchwiz and nothing more.
Before I take the plunge, I just wanted to clarify my understanding to make sure I really do want to go ahead with rooting my Note.
1. When you say CF auto root is rooting my phone, does that mean it's just achieving a "state of being" with the phone, and not really installing or modifying anything else with Touchwiz (besides SuperSU)? As in, everything is the same as before, Touchwiz is the same as before, and the only thing different is that I've gained permission to access more things in the software?
2. My understanding is that I shouldn't lose any data, apps, home screen app layouts, etc?
3. Will I lose any functionality in Touchwiz? Like S-Pen features, Samsung apps, etc?
4. If I receive an update to 4.4.4 or 5.0, will I lose this cf-auto-root state?
Thanks everyone for helping out!
xoSamsungGalxo said:
1. When you say CF auto root is rooting my phone, does that mean it's just achieving a "state of being" with the phone, and not really installing or modifying anything else with Touchwiz (besides SuperSU)? As in, everything is the same as before, Touchwiz is the same as before, and the only thing different is that I've gained permission to access more things in the software?
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CF-Auto-Root flashes custom recovery, which installs the su binary and SuperSU application and then sets back the default stock recovery. Everything else remains unchanged, including TouchWiz.
xoSamsungGalxo said:
2. My understanding is that I shouldn't lose any data, apps, home screen app layouts, etc?
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Correct.
xoSamsungGalxo said:
3. Will I lose any functionality in Touchwiz? Like S-Pen features, Samsung apps, etc?
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You lose KNOX and all features related to it.
xoSamsungGalxo said:
4. If I receive an update to 4.4.4 or 5.0, will I lose this cf-auto-root state?
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Most likely, though there is a chance, that su binary will not be removed, in that case you keep the root.
Hi, I have a Note 3 model number SM-N9005 which is factory unlocked with no carrier on 4.4.2 in the UK.
I'm trying to root using the CF auto root thread instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I am unsure what file to download and was wondering if this one would work with my phone?
It is the second download option listed in the third post of the CF auto root thread.
SM-N9005 (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Thanks for any help.
S1eB said:
Hi, I have a Note 3 model number SM-N9005 which is factory unlocked with no carrier on 4.4.2 in the UK.
I'm trying to root using the CF auto root thread instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I am unsure what file to download and was wondering if this one would work with my phone?
It is the second download option listed in the third post of the CF auto root thread.
SM-N9005 (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Thanks for any help.
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Yes it is. That download is for Note 3 with Device Type = hlte and Product Name = hltexx.
Just to make sure, as the download is based on Device Type and Product Name, check these info for your device with this app: Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (in GENERAL INFO section).
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mcarchbold said:
Can anyone tell me how to root a galaxy note 3 on telstra Australia? Or which chainfire version will work? Cheers
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Check your Model Name, Device Type and Product Name using Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app.
Then find the download here: http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
vndnguyen said:
Yes it is. That download is for Note 3 with Device Type = hlte and Product Name = hltexx.
Just to make sure, as the download is based on Device Type and Product Name, check these info for your device with this app: Phone INFO ★Samsung★ (in GENERAL INFO section).
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Thanks for the reply, I checked with the app you linked and my phone is hlte and hltexx so it looks like that is the right file I need
Noob question
*edit* I didn't see the older question asking the same thing sorry you can ignore this
Hello everyone I am new to rooting phones and I was looking into CF-Auto Root since it is said to be beginner friendly. I was wondering if using this method would wipe my phone of everything I had on it or would it just give me root access while leaving everything else on the phone the same.
Someguyfromhell said:
CF-Auto-Root flashes custom recovery, which installs the su binary and SuperSU application and then sets back the default stock recovery. Everything else remains unchanged, including TouchWiz.
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I know XDA is a reputable site, so I don't have to worry as much, but I know that theoretically speaking, downloading things outside of the official Android app store poses a risk for being malware or spyware.
So I'm only asking this in the spirit of just practicing utmost caution, how would I know that the CF-Auto-Root file, which can be found through the link below, is genuine and untampered with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46098951&postcount=3
Thanks.
@sd_shadow
Odin hung up and closed on me, Now firmware is corrupt so I am having to do an emergency recovery any idea why that happened? Never had an issue with Odin before.
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Can I run the exe with wine?
Can I run the exe with wine? I only have a linux machine around and I'd rather not download an img to make a VM
Samsung SM-900A 4.4.2 Still Unrootable?
Just checking. The last post I can find says that this model/version is un-rootable. Just looking for a confirmation.
Thanks!
n9005xxuenb1 What root package should i pick?
My CPU is a Snapdragon, but the suggested rom for the EU version is the package for the Qualcomm CPU.
Thank you.
SM-N900V
On your website with all the downloads for the CF-auto-root there is not an option for SM-N900V (Verizon) phones. Is this one that has not been tested yet?
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why i cant download from this site?

[Q] SM-N900V Demo unit or "4G Test Device" Help with Rooting and installing a ROM

[Q] SM-N900V Demo unit or "4G Test Device" Help with Rooting and installing a ROM
This is back story if you want to get to the meat of the problem you can skip this paragraph:
Ok so I've done ROOTING and ROMing a few times now, with my first phone being the Samsung intercept, then the HTC EVO 4G, then it was a Nook color, then the Galaxy SII, and then I bought a Nexus and loved its Vanilla Android goodness.... but that was too small so I got myself a Note 3... I work at Verizon retailer (I'm sorry in advance) since I did a good job last month and the new Note4 came out, the owner gave me the Demo unit of the Samsung Note 3... it has never been updated because the Verizon servers does not see it as a Note 3, they see it as a "4G Test Device" even getting it turned on was a hassle since the system did not detect it as a phone more like a Jetpack I had to start up my servace with my Nexus, but the strange thing is Straight Talk (At&T) saw it fine as a Note 3... Verizon has total control of its updates and pushes them to phones as needed... mine will not update since the server does not know its a Note... SOoo I've gone back in forth from Verizon to Samsung and one just keeps pointing the finger at the other blaming each other saying that the other one is the one that needs to fix it in their system... I'm 90% sure its Samsung since they report the devices as they are made... but I digress the MAIN reason I wanted the update was for the firmware updates, but I have seen them KILL some of the V Notes signals, so maybe this is a blessing... I DO want to put a new ROM on this phone, but I'm a little worried that maybe its "different" then the other Verizon Note 3's and I could brick the device... yet I'd like to try since I am stuck with stock 4.3 and REALLY REALLY want a Google play edition type ROM on my device, something that is totaly Vanilla (GOD Verion has a ton of crapware) with some pen features of course
So since this is a Demo unit or "4G Test device" I wanted to throw out all the numbers here and have some of you check them, and or tell me if you have ever rooted and ROMed one of these... I'm guessing its the same device with some beta firmware or maybe just launch firmware. About phone goes as follows:
Device name: SM-N900v
Model number: SM-N900V
ANDROID VERSION: 4.3
BASEBAND VERSION: N900VVRUBMHV
KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 TUE Sep 3 23:50:17 KST 2013
BUILD NUMBER: JSS15J.N900VVRUBMHV
SELinux status: Enforcing
HARDWARE VERSION: N900V.07
What I am looking to do is Root then install the closest 5.0 or 4.4.4 ROM to stock as possible without loosing the PEN and remote apps... The google play store has NOTHING good for IR remote apps, but I can live without that... I can't live without using my sPEN... anyway if someone with more knowhow can check these numbers and get back to me that would be AWESOME I'd like to do this right away...
maybe a link or two would be awesome if its a standard Note 3 I'm not asking for a step by step here if its not needed...
StoneComputers said:
This is back story if you want to get to the meat of the problem you can skip this paragraph:
Ok so I've done ROOTING and ROMing a few times now, with my first phone being the Samsung intercept, then the HTC EVO 4G, then it was a Nook color, then the Galaxy SII, and then I bought a Nexus and loved its Vanilla Android goodness.... but that was too small so I got myself a Note 3... I work at Verizon retailer (I'm sorry in advance) since I did a good job last month and the new Note4 came out, the owner gave me the Demo unit of the Samsung Note 3... it has never been updated because the Verizon servers does not see it as a Note 3, they see it as a "4G Test Device" even getting it turned on was a hassle since the system did not detect it as a phone more like a Jetpack I had to start up my servace with my Nexus, but the strange thing is Straight Talk (At&T) saw it fine as a Note 3... Verizon has total control of its updates and pushes them to phones as needed... mine will not update since the server does not know its a Note... SOoo I've gone back in forth from Verizon to Samsung and one just keeps pointing the finger at the other blaming each other saying that the other one is the one that needs to fix it in their system... I'm 90% sure its Samsung since they report the devices as they are made... but I digress the MAIN reason I wanted the update was for the firmware updates, but I have seen them KILL some of the V Notes signals, so maybe this is a blessing... I DO want to put a new ROM on this phone, but I'm a little worried that maybe its "different" then the other Verizon Note 3's and I could brick the device... yet I'd like to try since I am stuck with stock 4.3 and REALLY REALLY want a Google play edition type ROM on my device, something that is totaly Vanilla (GOD Verion has a ton of crapware) with some pen features of course
So since this is a Demo unit or "4G Test device" I wanted to throw out all the numbers here and have some of you check them, and or tell me if you have ever rooted and ROMed one of these... I'm guessing its the same device with some beta firmware or maybe just launch firmware. About phone goes as follows:
Device name: SM-N900v
Model number: SM-N900V
ANDROID VERSION: 4.3
BASEBAND VERSION: N900VVRUBMHV
KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 TUE Sep 3 23:50:17 KST 2013
BUILD NUMBER: JSS15J.N900VVRUBMHV
SELinux status: Enforcing
HARDWARE VERSION: N900V.07
What I am looking to do is Root then install the closest 5.0 or 4.4.4 ROM to stock as possible without loosing the PEN and remote apps... The google play store has NOTHING good for IR remote apps, but I can live without that... I can't live without using my sPEN... anyway if someone with more knowhow can check these numbers and get back to me that would be AWESOME I'd like to do this right away...
maybe a link or two would be awesome if its a standard Note 3 I'm not asking for a step by step here if its not needed...
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I would bet, if you're at a Verizon company store...the dude in the back could flash it for you. Or you could flash it yourself via Odin or Kies. But first, I would simply try a factory reset on it.
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I work for an inderect premium retailer and I'm the guy who flahses phones but even kies is not showing an update... That's why I wanted someone with the same phone to check the numbers and see if they differ... Mainly for root and custom ROM and we all know kies and Verizon software won't do that... I can follow one of the many posts on this site to do all this but I'm a bit scared that my phone is different in some way...
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StoneComputers said:
I work for an inderect premium retailer and I'm the guy who flahses phones but even kies is not showing an update... That's why I wanted someone with the same phone to check the numbers and see if they differ... Mainly for root and custom ROM and we all know kies and Verizon software won't do that... I can follow one of the many posts on this site to do all this but I'm a bit scared that my phone is different in some way...
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Other than the firmware/ROM it's not different. Use Odin to flash to a a release ROM but NOT to the latest NJ6. I would suggest NC4 and then use Towelroot to root.
As usual, it is up to YOU what you do to your phone and if anything goes wrong..no one but you is responsible.
All the info you need is in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707
Your current firmware is pre-release, that's why it shows no update available.
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I thought it needed safe strap or some junk (I haven't really got into it since I didn't know if it was OK) I'm looking for a google play edition ROM, isn't my boot loader locked? Sorry I'm at work so I haven't checked the link yet... I'm sorry if these questions are answered in the link...
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StoneComputers said:
I thought it needed safe strap or some junk (I haven't really got into it since I didn't know if it was OK) I'm looking for a google play edition ROM, isn't my boot loader locked? Sorry I'm at work so I haven't checked the link yet... I'm sorry if these questions are answered in the link...
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Yes, the bootloader is locked. No, you can't use Safestrap until you're rooted. You shouldn't root until you get on a stock release ROM...again, NC4 is your best bet.
Read the linked thread.
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If your afraid of bricking learn how to get out of a brick and all recovery info beforehand if that's too much of a hassle don't bother. Honestly you can't get 5.0 or 4.4.4. On note 3 there are no such roms. 4.4.4 is said to be unrootable. There are good vanilla roms but do research beforehand because with you saying you think it needs safe strap tells us you aren't 100 percent sure with what your doing. Yes you need busy box and safe strap and towel root is your easiest way to root and safest. Your numbers are the same don't know why you would think there not? Just be careful. You don't need a paperweight just because you want stock android.
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Like I said I've done this a bunch of times, but I was asking since my firmware was A BETA unit and I wanted to make sure it was compatible with the same methods shown on this site. When I wrote this I did not read anything about the Note 3 yet and thats where the safe strap question came from... I wasnt going to read all the forms on it to find out I needed something totally different in the way of rooting or files.
As for making it a paperweight YES it would be a BETTER paperweight then full of Verizon Bloatware I refuse to use a phone with verizon software on it since I do work for Verizon and I have seen what this software is really for. Thanks for the concern but its SUPER easy, I ask all the questions so I don't get hit with anything later I did not plan on, I have never bricked a device yet, not even a soft brick... and I don't plan to.
StoneComputers said:
Like I said I've done this a bunch of times, but I was asking since my firmware was A BETA unit and I wanted to make sure it was compatible with the same methods shown on this site. When I wrote this I did not read anything about the Note 3 yet and thats where the safe strap question came from... I wasnt going to read all the forms on it to find out I needed something totally different in the way of rooting or files.
As for making it a paperweight YES it would be a BETTER paperweight then full of Verizon Bloatware I refuse to use a phone with verizon software on it since I do work for Verizon and I have seen what this software is really for. Thanks for the concern but its SUPER easy, I ask all the questions so I don't get hit with anything later I did not plan on, I have never bricked a device yet, not even a soft brick... and I don't plan to.
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so my friend what did you do? Can you root and install roms and that kind of stuff?
radhames562 said:
so my friend what did you do? Can you root and install roms and that kind of stuff?
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not yet... I cant get a clear method to install this update... my device is not only on the beta firmware verizon and Samsung don't recognize my phone as a phone....
Ok, we are screw up i have the same phone as you i firstly tough it was fake one :/
radhames562 said:
Ok, we are screw up i have the same phone as you i firstly tough it was fake one :/
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Wait I think I just got the easy fix!!! hold on!!! Im talking to someone thats helping me
StoneComputers said:
Wait I think I just got the easy fix!!! hold on!!! Im talking to someone thats helping me
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super easy to update it if you just want that like I do... go to http://www.sammobile.com/ and join (its free) then just enter the model then follow instructions... only do that if you just want the update and no root... if you're looking for root then follow that post the guy did up a few posts;...
here is a link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/39274/N900VVRUDNJ6_N900VVZWDNJ6_VZW.zip/

Galaxy S5 NEO SM-G903F user thread.

Hi All!
I didn't see any thread yet for this phone, the Samsung Galaxy s5 NEO (SM-G903F).
Here you can share your experience and tips and tricks.
Unfortunately I didn't see any root for this phone, as well the custom roms aren't there.
So if you have a trick to root it, let it know in this topic!
I have this phone since last Saturday, till now I'm happy with the phone. I installed nova laucher on it, because it works better.
Can't wait to install a custom rom on it, with stock android.
Is this maybe something that can help? Also a Exynos processor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2724194
The phone is fine, I installed Apex launcher (long time user ), samsung`s 5.1.1 works fine, but I need root for adaway and system files access. Waiting for root method
pBarth said:
The phone is fine, I installed Apex launcher (long time user ), samsung`s 5.1.1 works fine, but I need root for adaway and system files access. Waiting for root method
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I need root for the same reason indeed, let's hope there will be a method soon.
Any idea where we can request it?
drippydh said:
I need root for the same reason indeed, let's hope there will be a method soon.
Any idea where we can request it?
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Someone posted request on Chainfire`s SuperSU thread, maybe he will notice
Step 1. Go into settings and enable installation of apps from unknown sources(settings>security>tick unknown sources)
Step 2. Go to https://towelroot.com/ and tap the brown lambda symbol to download towelroot app
Step 3. After download completes open the file, the android package installer will appear, press install
Step 4. Open the Towelroot app and press the "make it ra1n" button
Step 5. Enjoy your rooted S5
Last time I checked towelroot didn't do the S5 Neo... has this changed?
--EDIT-- Checked... it still does NOT support the S5 Neo.
drippydh said:
Step 1. Go into settings and enable installation of apps from unknown sources(settings>security>tick unknown sources)
Step 2. Go to https://towelroot.com/ and tap the brown lambda symbol to download towelroot app
Step 3. After download completes open the file, the android package installer will appear, press install
Step 4. Open the Towelroot app and press the "make it ra1n" button
Step 5. Enjoy your rooted S5
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Can someone confirm this? I don't own the phone so I can't try it myself.
Towelroot won't work for 2 reasons: its made for Snapdragon CPUs and it was only could be used on older versions of Android (KitKat).
Hmmm... Still need to look for another sollution than
drippydh said:
Hmmm... Still need to look for another sollution than
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hopefully we will get a alternative rom and root soon!
I've checked last week towel root and I confirm too that it does not work. Later I'm going to post here 2 pages that show how to root it but 1 one of them at least, I think is something like a fake because I don't trust pages requiring to complete surveys for files downloads...
The other one shows other methods but I tried some of them without success....
Maybe someone can do it.
By now my new s5 neo continue waiting for a root working method....
I've too much apps that need root access like titanium backup or xposed for example, and without all of them, my I9100 with resurrection remix last rom is by y now still being a better useful phone than s5 neo
See u
Sent from my GT-I9100
Hi again, here are the two pages that I talk about in the prev post:
The first one, I really don't advise to do that. But maybe you check it and it runs...
Here is it:
http://www.howto-root.info/2015/06/samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-6506.html
Sent from my GT-I9100
The next one is the one with different methods but I repeat, I've tried some of then and no one have reached root access... Here is it:
http://rooter15.blogspot.de/2015/08/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo.html?m=1
If you want try it and tell me something maybe you make what I couldn't!
Best regards
Bye again
lolotito said:
Hi again, here are the two pages that I talk about in the prev post:
The first one, I really don't advise to do that. But maybe you check it and it runs...
Here is it:
http://www.howto-root.info/2015/06/samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-6506.html
Sent from my GT-I9100
The next one is the one with different methods but I repeat, I've tried some of then and no one have reached root access... Here is it:
http://rooter15.blogspot.de/2015/08/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo.html?m=1
If you want try it and tell me something maybe you make what I couldn't!
Best regards
Bye again
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I was on these sites as well, they're look kinda shady. Because you have several sites with different names, but the same lay-outs.
I don't trust these sites.
Maybe it's an idea to spam Chainfire's his topic? Because someone already asked to make a root for the s5 NEO in there.
drippydh said:
I was on these sites as well, they're look kinda shady. Because you have several sites with different names, but the same lay-outs.
I don't trust these sites.
DO NOT - repeat - DO NOT go on that survey site publishing an alleged S5 Neo root: it is a scammer.
I already confronted him directly, he also posted a video where he shows that he can download the APK file after submitting a couple of surveys but it is fake.
He's the only one claiming to have a rooting method (isn't it strange? and so soon?) and when confronted directly about his peculiar way of allowing download he hides away... DO NOT trust that, he has NO ROOT whatsoever, just a bunch of ads to make easy money.
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Do not try the second one either have read of some people that allready tried all of them (on the site itself 3 people allready say it ain't working..) but didn't work! And there are only 2 reasonable options 1 is king root and the second is idd chainfire. But the second one i don't think we should spam his topic just like the post where the one guy is asking about it!
Flamejim said:
Do not try the second one either have read of some people that allready tried all of them (on the site itself 3 people allready say it ain't working..) but didn't work! And there are only 2 reasonable options 1 is king root and the second is idd chainfire. But the second one i don't think we should spam his topic just like the post where the one guy is asking about it!
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Kingo root I tried, but that keeps hanging on 77%, so that one doens't work either.
drippydh said:
Kingo root I tried, but that keeps hanging on 77%, so that one doens't work either.
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If you try the newest version it will say that there is no means to root. And you can request for them to research it like i believe 30 have done this according to the app. The more people who do this the more they'll think people actually want this.
Flamejim said:
If you try the newest version it will say that there is no means to root. And you can request for them to research it like i believe 30 have done this according to the app. The more people who do this the more they'll think people actually want this.
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Oke, cool!
Does it has to be done via de application? Or do they have a mail/website? I'm at work now, so can't check now
drippydh said:
Oke, cool!
Does it has to be done via de application? Or do they have a mail/website? I'm at work now, so can't check now
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Via the newest application is the only way I know how to or else they probably get flooded on certain email - addresses

SM-G530T1 Stock or Cutstom ROM

Okay, I have a Samsung Galaxy Prime with Metro PCS. I was just texting the other day and then my phone reset and I got a black screen saying Blocked by Binary FTP. So yes i made the mistake of bricking my phone and flashing the T-Mobiles SM-G530T firmware. I've looked everywhere for the Stock Rom but can't find it and not sure if there are any Customer Roms for this device. Can someone get me going in the right direction or am i best with just sendng it back to Samsung and letting them flash it?
same boat
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/help/sm-g530t1-stock-firmware-kernel-t3236774
I have the fix 4 Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530T1
I have the firmware 4 MPCS Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530T1
give me Plissss I need them
HOW
Can I get link too please
I need that firmware also please send me the link as well
Here's the link with Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530T/ T1 Stock rom flashed via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/odin-5-1-1-sm-g530t1-oh9-metropcs-t3280445
I know it says "Core Prime" but I assure you its the Grand Prime SM-G530T Stock. it's just a little typo.
It is the T-Mobile version but compatible with MetroPCS 100%. Metro PCS is under T-Mobile in the first place, pretty much the same thing except for the Start-Up & the apps. But it works! & the developer(s) that made the package did an amazing job!
If anyone needs further info feel free to contact me! I would be happy to assist in any way possible.
Kimble_89 said:
Here's the link with Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530T/ T1 Stock rom flashed via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/odin-5-1-1-sm-g530t1-oh9-metropcs-t3280445
I know it says "Core Prime" but I assure you its the Grand Prime SM-G530T Stock. it's just a little typo.
It is the T-Mobile version but compatible with MetroPCS 100%. Metro PCS is under T-Mobile in the first place, pretty much the same thing except for the Start-Up & the apps. But it works! & the developer(s) that made the package did an amazing job!
If anyone needs further info feel free to contact me! I would be happy to assist in any way possible.
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so i bought this phone about 3 months ago (SM-G530T1) and i bricked it 3 days after i bought it by installing busybox un-rooted. still not sure how that happened but that is not the point, the point is i flashed the only stock firmware i could find (at the time) and it just so happened to be a mis-marked T-mobile firmware package. i didn't let it bother me though and continued to gain root and flashed ShinySides [AOF8]. It worked like a charm! I was just running T-mobile FW on a MetroPCS phone and it just got confusing if you have to call costomer service lol. so i made sure it worked in every way and removed all the bloatware. the only problem i had was with the hotspot feature, it had a mind of its own and that got annoying but i dont really use it that often so i could live with that. the phone was a champ! so i went to find a recovery or twrp. i was looking and found TWRP 2.8.7.0...it was not for the SM-G530T1 but it sorta worked and when i say sorta i mean it does pretty much everything you want it to do except BACK UP FILES! Lol! (at least for me anyways) so i ran that with the T-Mobile software for a few months until lastnight... see I didnt know about the failure to back up my files issue so you have to understand that i fully expected the TWRP Backup files to work and last night when i went to restore one of the BUps it informed me that i had no OS anymore !! oh man i wanted to puke! Upon further inspection i realized that it was only backing up about 20% of my system only and i should have noticed but i didn't expect that and that is how we learn the difference between knowledge and wisdom right? OK so at that point i had a bricked phone (MY DAILY DRIVER i might add) and i was not to happy to lose all my personal info either, so i went back on XDA to see what i could do. i was very pleased to see that there was now a working MetroPCS Package compliments of TSAR3000 and I went to work. I flashed it via Oden and was happy to see the familiar MetrPCS logo again, but i needed to re-root it so i used the ShinySides [AOF8] just to see if it would worked with the metro Firmware and it did! it trips KNOX but i could care less cause i dont want that crap anyways and i get rid of it right away lol. I debated if i sould put this next part in the message but i decided i would because people should be weary of programs and roots applications and remember that this is the true reason we root and unlock our phones to begin with... so Im not a paranoid person by nature but i dont trust King root or any of those one click apps companies because of some article i read a while back about how the Chinese root apps and downloads could possibly contain spyware but i never found any truth to it but from what i do know about the Chinese government i dont take the chance but its my opinion and i like the good old fashion (though a little more involved) flashing of SuperSU or whatever you like. So yes if you want to use ShinySides root procedure do it cause it works with metro just fine. Good luck.
cl007x said:
I have the firmware 4 MPCS Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530T1
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could u pretty pleeeeeeeezzzzzzzz give me the link for it im begging you ive been searching for the firmware forever and i have not found it anywhere plez help :crying::crying::crying::crying:
veronica94 said:
could u pretty pleeeeeeeezzzzzzzz give me the link for it im begging you ive been searching for the firmware forever and i have not found it anywhere plez help :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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tsar3000! Please give credit to the original uploader! it wont let me post a link but if you go to Stock FW for MetroPCS SM-G530T1 by Crazedmp3
im running it now and it works perfectly.
Lee_Garington said:
tsar3000! Please give credit to the original uploader! it wont let me post a link but if you go to Stock FW for MetroPCS SM-G530T1 by Crazedmp3
im running it now and it works perfectly.
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OK but which one is it
It is metropcs stock rom it is right there in the thread directory.
Sent from my SM-G530T1 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Lee_Garington said:
It is metropcs stock rom it is right there in the thread directory.
Sent from my SM-G530T1 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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OK where do I put the files on odin
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OK where do I put the files on odin
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Put the file in AP slot and the metro pit file in the box marked pit and start. And in about 4 or 5 min your phone will reboot and the if you want root and recovery flash Mr Sunnyside's trap kernel AOF8 then after that flash recovery TWRP SM-G530H it's the one recovery I've been able to find that works.. Good luck
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Put the file in AP slot and the metro pit file in the box marked pit and start. And in about 4 or 5 min your phone will reboot and the if you want root and recovery flash Mr Sunnyside's trap kernel AOF8 then after that flash recovery TWRP SM-G530H it's the one recovery I've been able to find that works.. Good luck
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i wish someone would have been kind to me and gave me this little rundown when i started rooting my phones way back in the day. direct and to the point good job! anyways i hope there is no issues... i dont see why there would be since i have been running this exact recipe for 7 days and i must say its a rare moment in the phone modifying world when you can say "perfect" this is one of those times... now if we could only get some rom up in here it would really be awesome. hey i jus want to warn you about that TWRP your about to use. i know it to have bugs personally.... the main issue is that it doesnt back up your Data Boot Or recovery or Cache LOL, but everything else works fine so far. it will however back up about 20% of your system and shut of LOL (Basically just enough to add insult to injury) so my advice is use it cause its the best we have but BACKUP SOMEWHERE ELSE! just use the TWRP to flash or do the little weird TWRP things you gotta do K? Good luck!
SM-G530T1
I'm new to this forum. I've soft bricked my Grand Prime, flashed it, put a custom Rom on it and installed TWRP. What I'm trying to do is find the device tree specifically for this phone. If there isn't, how would I go ahead and build it from scratch?
It wont work
Can you please help me it wont work for me it says failed each time i want to do this.
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Can you please help me it wont work for me it says failed each time i want to do this.
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Did you unlock the phone and get the developers option in settings menu?
I donated to you
Please send me the link. Paypal email is lmweiss716
i included a note.
please as soon as possible
cl007x said:
I have the firmware 4 MPCS Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530T1
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Rooting Galaxy S5

Hey All:
This may be redundant, but I'm having a hell of a time rooting my friend's Galaxy S5. I've got "developers options" on the phone, but every app I've D/l to the phone has failed to root it.
Here's the phone's SPECS : model no# SMG900A build no# MMB29M.G900AUCS4DPH4. I just now gave him a SDD micro card to install. What do I have to do to get his phone rooted? Oh, have NOT tried to root phone via a PC. HEEEEELLLPPPPP!!!
THANX:
Rick
69Rixter said:
Hey All:
This may be redundant, but I'm having a hell of a time rooting my friend's Galaxy S5. I've got "developers options" on the phone, but every app I've D/l to the phone has failed to root it.
Here's the phone's SPECS : model no# SMG900A build no# MMB29M.G900AUCS4DPH4. I just now gave him a SDD micro card to install. What do I have to do to get his phone rooted? Oh, have NOT tried to root phone via a PC. HEEEEELLLPPPPP!!!
THANX:
Rick
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G900A cannot be rooted
usmanmalik:
One should KNOW what he/she is talking about prior to replying. FACT: You most certainly CAN root a GalaxyS5. Just look at all the video/websites explaining how to do so. My problem is finding an app that will "root" straight from the phone. I may have to use a PC to accomplish root, but rest assured, it CAN be accomplished
69Rixter said:
usmanmalik:
One should KNOW what he/she is talking about prior to replying. FACT: You most certainly CAN root a GalaxyS5. Just look at all the video/websites explaining how to do so. My problem is finding an app that will "root" straight from the phone. I may have to use a PC to accomplish root, but rest assured, it CAN be accomplished
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most of us do know what we're talking about, you? idk.
by saying a galaxy s5 can be rooted assumes you know that there are no variants, sad to say there are.
the s5 SM-G900A is att version, locked bootloader, its the s5 no one supposed to buy, its a pia. owners of the SM-G900A are sol.
read this on latest rooting effort for the SM-G900A https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196
did i mention the g900a is a pia to its owners wanting root? gl
Vincon:
I typed in said model and was directed to many sites that, according to those sites, could/would root via using a PC. This is in direct contradiction to your reply. Now, I'll have to keep 'researching" and actually see what's going on. Just curious...why would this particular model be the ONLY one that wouldn't root. I'll be sure to check on the "complaints" registered by the owners of the G900A.
THANX:
RICK
69Rixter said:
Vincon:
I typed in said model and was directed to many sites that, according to those sites, could/would root via using a PC. This is in direct contradiction to your reply. Now, I'll have to keep 'researching" and actually see what's going on. Just curious...why would this particular model be the ONLY one that wouldn't root. I'll be sure to check on the "complaints" registered by the owners of the G900A.
THANX:
RICK
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ask AT&T, thats the way they ordered their phones which is the g900a.
the g900a is spec'd only to AT&T, there is also another variant thats also locked iirc.
read the link i posted as it seems its the most upto date root info for the g900a at the moment afaik.
the g900f is the one u want and its cousins, the g900w8(mine) is one of them, known mostly as international, these 2 models have unlocked bootloaders making it very easy to root via pc, idk about an app rooting though especially for 6.0.1
many do come w/unlocked bootloaders but not the g900a as thats the way the carriers(AT&T) ordered them w/locked bootloaders.
Since reading the link you posted, I'm not sure what you're trying to convey. Reading the link seems to indicate it can be rooted! (?) I did note that it said it wouldn't 'persist", but in the 'replies" one person stated he/she did get it to work? OK, at best, we are going through hosts of opposing and controversial statements? Could it be that by now, there is a viable 'root" for this phone? Also, I did see where some 'downgraded" in order to root. Not sure I'd do that...especially since it's not my phone. Anyways, seems this model will command much more of my attention than I first thought. I've rooted phones before and was "spoiled" by the simplicity. Never run into anything remotely similar to this.
Stay Sharp:
Rick
69Rixter said:
Since reading the link you posted, I'm not sure what you're trying to convey. Reading the link seems to indicate it can be rooted! (?) I did note that it said it wouldn't 'persist", but in the 'replies" one person stated he/she did get it to work? OK, at best, we are going through hosts of opposing and controversial statements? Could it be that by now, there is a viable 'root" for this phone? Also, I did see where some 'downgraded" in order to root. Not sure I'd do that...especially since it's not my phone. Anyways, seems this model will command much more of my attention than I first thought. I've rooted phones before and was "spoiled" by the simplicity. Never run into anything remotely similar to this.
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Rick
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im trying to convey is that its a pia to deal w/the g900a because of its locked bootloader as you must of assumed reading that link i gave you, and that is the most upto date info on rooting the g900a and afaik no root possible for 6.0.1 mm as i just quickly read through some of the posts in that link.
what youve read on the internet on rooting the g900"A" as easy is either old, false, inaccurate etc.
Bootloader is Unlocked?
You try to flash TWRP Recovery using odin?
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/
(If any problem, You can download latest firmware for G900A in your region, Unpack with 7-ZIP the Recovery from firmware file and flash via TWRP)
And Flash SuperSu via TWRP?
http://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip

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