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Fool-proof-method
1. Download and run Triangle Away to bring your phone back to Samsung Official and not "Custom" so your guaranteed to be able to update....this is if you have a custom recovery already installed or have rooted the phone before...download here
2. Download the Odin file...I believe the .zip contains the .tar file For Sprint:...here
3. Read/download how to use Odin such as installing USB Drivers, proper USB cord...etc...here...
4. Install the MF9 file you downloaded.
4. Reboot phone and done...
5. Easy way to start flashing again is to use Odin again and flash this custom recovery...be sure you find the "spr" download for Sprint ".tar file" here
6. Download and flash your ROM through the recovery...no need to root or anything...just need the ROM.
Spent some time making this post...hit the thanks button on the left if I helped you in any way.
KStyles69 said:
Fool-proof-method
1. Download and run Triangle Away to bring your phone back to Samsung Official and not "Custom" so your guaranteed to be able to update....this is if you have a custom recovery already installed or have rooted the phone before...download here
2. Download the Odin file...I believe the .zip contains the .tar file For Sprint:...here
3. Read/download how to use Odin such as installing USB Drivers, proper USB cord...etc...here...
4. Special note before rebooting...Rooting, custom recovery, or Kernel will mean you loose that "Samsung Offical" so you won't be able to update.
4. Reboot phone and done...
5. Easy way to start flashing again is to use Odin again and flash this custom recovery...be sure you find the "spr" download for Sprint ".tar file" here
6. Download and flash your ROM through the recovery...no need to root or anything...just need the ROM.
Spent some time making this post...hit the thanks button on the left if I helped you in any way.
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I don't believe all the statements you make here are true. You do not have to have Samsung official to receive an update. You only have to be on a stock recovery with no changes made to any system files or have deleted system files. The only reason to use triangle away is if you are going to send your phone to Samsung for warranty work. So to simplify your methodolgy:
Download the stock MF9 tar, install it with odin, run cf-autoroot, install custom recovery(either with odin or goomanager app), and then install any mods or roms you want.
Didn't mean to rain on your parade, but you over complicated the whole process.
I don't think we needed a thread like this.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
Didn't MF9 break Triangle Away?
** worthless thread **
No comment..
I was trying to root my sprint s4 , however it gives an error firmware upgrade issue
cruise350 said:
I don't believe all the statements you make here are true. You do not have to have Samsung official to receive an update. You only have to be on a stock recovery with no changes made to any system files or have deleted system files. The only reason to use triangle away is if you are going to send your phone to Samsung for warranty work. So to simplify your methodolgy:
Download the stock MF9 tar, install it with odin, run cf-autoroot, install custom recovery(either with odin or goomanager app), and then install any mods or roms you want.
Didn't mean to rain on your parade, but you over complicated the whole process.
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I was trying to root my sprint s4 , however it gives an error firmware upgrade issue
and now my phone doesnt start up
how do i restore to factory version?
on top left of screen it says
odin mode in red
knox kernel lock 0*0
status custom
binary custom
knox warranty void 0*1
csb config 0*30
write protection enabled
emmc burst mode enabled
jaybhatia999 said:
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I was trying to root my sprint s4 , however it gives an error firmware upgrade issue
and now my phone doesnt start up
how do i restore to factory version?
on top left of screen it says
odin mode in red
knox kernel lock 0*0
status custom
binary custom
knox warranty void 0*1
csb config 0*30
write protection enabled
emmc burst mode enabled
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Go to www.sammobile.com and download the NG2.tar. Odin it and profit.
Please follow all the steps or you'll have bricked device
Step 1 :
This is the easiest way to enable USB debugging.
Dial *#0808#
Select last option, DM+Modem+ADB
YOUR PHONE MUST ASK FOR USB DEBUGGING AUTHORIZATION ! YOU MUST CHECK ALWAYS ALLOW FROM THIS COMPUTER AND THEN PRESS OK. IF YOU DO NOT GET THIS DO NOT PROCEED
Step 2:
Reboot phone into download mode
Select PDA slot in odin
And flash the tar file root kernel (you'll need to extract contents of rar file and rename file to boot.tar)
Your device will not have display but it will still be working, run saferoot.
Step 3:
Use saferoot thanks to k1mu, Surge1223, download is at the end of the post linked below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1
After phone reboots for first time remove USB and enter download mode.
Step 4:
Select PDA slot in odin
And flash the tar file restore display kernel (you'll need to extract contents of rar file and rename file to boot.tar)
Step 5:
Install Supersu from market and open it. Continue with saferoot, that is waiting for the phone.
When flashing the root_boot.tar.md5 i get an error.
<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid
<OSM> root_boot.tar.md5 is invalid.
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nvm, I fixed it by removing the .md5 extension.
You're awesome! Thanks!
Nice work.
Looks like we're flashing 4.2.2's kernel, rooting, then flashing 4.4.2's kernel again.
I guess this also means there is the potential to downgrade back to 4.2.2 completely with mobile odin now...
Did you guys have any trouble getting SuperSU to update the su binary?
SU works, just prompts me to update the binary and fails.
az4x4runner said:
Nice work.
Looks like we're flashing 4.2.2's kernel, rooting, then flashing 4.4.2's kernel again.
I guess this also means there is the potential to downgrade back to 4.2.2 completely with mobile odin now...
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You can downgrade to 4.2.2, just flash the stock bootloader first, then it will let you flash the ROM. I had to do it because I bricked at the 4.4.2 upgrade.
Trying this root now!
djdevin said:
You can downgrade to 4.2.2, just flash the stock bootloader first, then it will let you flash the ROM. I had to do it because I bricked at the 4.4.2 upgrade.
Trying this root now!
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I have not been able to find the JB bootloader. It's out there? The ROMs on Sammobile don't include it... I had previously bricked trying to downgrade due to the locked KK bootloader.
az4x4runner said:
I have not been able to find the JB bootloader. It's out there? The ROMs on Sammobile don't include it... I had previously bricked trying to downgrade due to the locked KK bootloader.
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Sorry, I misspoke. I don't know if it was the bootloader or something else. Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55251936&postcount=18
Also, root works!
Someone want to explain how those two files could be flashed via ODIN?
djdevin said:
Sorry, I misspoke. I don't know if it was the bootloader or something else. Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55251936&postcount=18
Also, root works!
Someone want to explain how those two files could be flashed via ODIN?
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They are stock kernel images. I've never had issues flashing stock kernels or recoveries with Odin.
az4x4runner said:
They are stock kernel images. I've never had issues flashing stock kernels or recoveries with Odin.
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stock images from the sm-g730a? or another device?
djdevin said:
stock images from the sm-g730a? or another device?
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From the SM-G730A.
"Root kernel" is simply the 4.2.2 stock kernel, which worked with Saferoot previously, and still does.
"Restore display kernel" is the stock 4.4.2 kernel you started with, you're just reflashing it after rooting.
I extracted boot.img from each ROM (4.2.2 and 4.4.2), created my own tar.md5 files and was able to root successfully also. I'm not sure why the ones in this post don't work with the md5 extension. It's a great idea.
az4x4runner said:
From the SM-G730A.
"Root kernel" is simply the 4.2.2 stock kernel, which worked with Saferoot previously, and still does.
"Restore display kernel" is the stock 4.4.2 kernel you started with, you're just reflashing it after rooting.
I extracted boot.img from each ROM (4.2.2 and 4.4.2), created my own tar.md5 files and was able to root successfully also. I'm not sure why the ones in this post don't work with the md5 extension. It's a great idea.
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ah I see. that makes sense
az4x4runner said:
Did you guys have any trouble getting SuperSU to update the su binary?
SU works, just prompts me to update the binary and fails.
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i have the same trouble
I just finished step 4 and how it keeps restarting and vibrating.
FIX for "Installation Failed when Updating Binary on SuperSU"
bam056 said:
i have the same trouble
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az4x4runner said:
Did you guys have any trouble getting SuperSU to update the su binary?
SU works, just prompts me to update the binary and fails.
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It seems that the SuperSU version (2.01) that is currently (13/10/2014) on the Play Store is outdated. You need to do the following:
1) Download v 2.13 of Chainfire's SuperSU from his Google+ page (I cannot post the link here as I am a new user)
2) Extract the .zip file and find 'Superuser.apk'
3) Transfer 'Superuser.apk' to SD card of your phone
4) Open 'Superuser.apk' from your phone and install/update
5) After the installation/update is complete, open SuperSU and update binary (normal method)
Good luck. I just used this thread to root my Samsung SIII Mini (SM-G730A) from Fido. Working great so far. Thanks atinder! :good:
Great post
It's a great post, I would like thank az4x4runner and wisdom and all of you guys, if you do it step by step is a 123 solve for the ATT S3 Mini SM-G730A 4.4.2 Root :good::good::victory::victory:
I can confirm that I've rooted my G730A using the steps given and with the SuperSU apk provided. The first thing I did was bypass Kitkat's SD card limitations -- everything is now exactly the way I want it. Thank you all!
I need help. I tired to root my g730a and I followed all the steps and now my phone has a blank screen with the blue light on. How can I fix this? thanks!
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nvm, I got it to work.
Recovery
Which recovery works for 4.4.2?
Will this work on Verizon SIII mini running 4.4.2? I successfully rooted my Galaxy Tab with Odin and it was easy as pie. This looks a lot more complicated and I have already tried TowelRoot, Saferoot, etc with no success.
atinder said:
Please follow all the steps or you'll have bricked device
Step 1 :
This is the easiest way to enable USB debugging.
Dial *#0808#
Select last option, DM+Modem+ADB
YOUR PHONE MUST ASK FOR USB DEBUGGING AUTHORIZATION ! YOU MUST CHECK ALWAYS ALLOW FROM THIS COMPUTER AND THEN PRESS OK. IF YOU DO NOT GET THIS DO NOT PROCEED
Step 2:
Reboot phone into download mode
Select PDA slot in odin
And flash the tar file root kernel (you'll need to extract contents of rar file and rename file to boot.tar)
Your device will not have display but it will still be working, run saferoot.
Step 3:
Use saferoot thanks to k1mu, Surge1223, download is at the end of the post linked below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1
After phone reboots for first time remove USB and enter download mode.
Step 4:
Select PDA slot in odin
And flash the tar file restore display kernel (you'll need to extract contents of rar file and rename file to boot.tar)
Step 5:
Install Supersu from market and open it. Continue with saferoot, that is waiting for the phone.
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After flashing 1st boot.tar you say screen goes blank then run saferoot. After saferoot reboot will you have screen display again?
can we able to flash super su via stock recovery ?? Need help.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app
adilliano said:
can we able to flash super su via stock recovery ?? Need help.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app
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No you cant, you can try CF-Auto-Root: http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
All downloads contain .tar.md5 files flashable in ODIN as PDA.
Make sure your device is in ODIN download mode (usually you can get there by holding VolDown+Home+Power when the device is turned off), then start the included Odin3-v1.85.exe file, press the PDA button, select the .tar.md5 file, and click Start. You can find more detailed instructions and assistance at XDA.
A modified recovery and cache partition will be flashed, which will install (only) SuperSU, then clean-up the cache partition and re-flash the stock recovery.
For the root to work, the device must reboot into recovery. Most devices will do this automatically after flashing these files, but in case that does not happen, please boot into recovery manually.
KNOX WARRANTY
If you have a KNOX-enabled device, using CF-Auto-Root will trip the KNOX WARRANTY VOID status !
Ok so I will be giving you guys a tutorial on how to root the Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition running the latest version of android 5.1.1 specifically the SM-P600, SM-P601, & P605. I will be using the CF- AutoRoot By Chainfire.
Here are images if you need help
Preparations
Download the CF- AutoRoot File for your device
P600
P601
P605
When the download is complete, you have to extract the zip file
Make sure you have Android Debugging Enabled on your device
Boot into Odin/Bootloader mode by holding Vol Down+Power+Home at the same time, then press Vol up when the triangle appears
Procedure
Open the folder you extracted the autoroot files in, right click on the Odin 3 Application file and run as administrator
Now select the AP button in Odin, and select the autoroot file
Now connect your device to your computer, You should see Added in the log, and the box on top should turn blue
Important Make sure that under options only Auto Reboot, & F. Reset Time is ticked, un check everything else
Now press Start, your device should reboot, and you should see a red android pirate and some commands running
Don't worry if your device reboots a couple of times its normal
You can un-plug you device when it boots, and Odin should say pass, after that exit Odin, and your done!
Go in your apps, and you should see SuperSU, update the binaries if needed, to make sure root was successful, download root checker from the play store, and verify root
Your all done! You have successfully rooted your device!
Troubleshooting
If your device is stuck in a boot loop, hold vol up+Power and scroll down to Reset Data, and confirm, your device will be completely wiped, you can try to root again and see if it is successful
If a factory reset did not work you have to re-flash your firmware via Odin here is a tutorial on how to do it
If you get a message 'Recovery is not Seandroid Enforcing' while booting repeat the procedure, but instead of the CF AutoRoot file select the stock recovery file and flash it. Once your device reboots it should be fine.
If you have any problems please comment below, and i will try to help you through them, and Thanks! Happy Rooting!
After installing CF Root, Superuser.apk is not installed and root access is available to every app without notification. No Superuser app is being installed. If I install 2.52 beta or 2.46 or the play store version, root becomes broken. Can't figure out why. System: DBT P605XXU1EOI5_P605DBTEOJ1_P605XXU1EOI5 and NEE P605XXU1EOI5_P605OXAEOI5_P605XXU1EOI5. Tried with fresh install, of course.
Pandur2000 said:
After installing CF Root, Superuser.apk is not installed and root access is available to every app without notification. No Superuser app is being installed. If I install 2.52 beta or 2.46 or the play store version, root becomes broken. Can't figure out why. System: DBT P605XXU1EOI5_P605DBTEOJ1_P605XXU1EOI5 and NEE P605XXU1EOI5_P605OXAEOI5_P605XXU1EOI5. Tried with fresh install, of course.
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Try flashing the latest supersu.zip via custom recovery recovery
Extreme_Heat said:
Try flashing the latest supersu.zip via custom recovery recovery
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Did that with 2.66 Beta - worked (for) now. Will report back if any further problems occur. Had to perform a data, Dalvik, cache, system wipe, reinstall stock, then CF root. Then it worked out, finally. Just deleting system / caches wasn't enough. Weird.
I still can not find where to download the stock firmware. All those sites either need premium or broken link. Anyone can help? stock firmware for P601. Thanks a lot in advance
sigelopisan said:
I still can not find where to download the stock firmware. All those sites either need premium or broken link. Anyone can help? stock firmware for P601. Thanks a lot in advance
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OT: Try SamFirm.
Pandur2000 said:
OT: Try SamFirm.
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Hi Pandur2000, thanks alot. In fact, I'm still figuring out how to use this tools. If its coming from Sammobile, I'm on my 6th attempt to download the firmware. All of them disconnect when I downloaded approx 1.2GB (total 1.4GB). Its frustrating but I have no other choice now :crying::crying::crying::crying:
sigelopisan said:
Hi Pandur2000, thanks alot. In fact, I'm still figuring out how to use this tools. If its coming from Sammobile, I'm on my 6th attempt to download the firmware. All of them disconnect when I downloaded approx 1.2GB (total 1.4GB). Its frustrating but I have no other choice now :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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If you're downloading from Sammobile, my advice is to use a Download Manager. I'm currently using Download Accelerator Plus, which not only allows to Pause/Resume downloads from SamMobile (it will ask you for your login credentials to SamMobile when you start de download), but it will also try to connect to multiple servers to download the files faster. I'm currently downloading the firmware for my Galaxy Note 2014 LTE from their servers at 1,5MB/s after having needed to reboot my PC
Hope it helps
P.S. I'm assuming you're using Windows, but if you're using another OS google for download managers for your OS and I'm certain you'll find something that'll help you
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Extreme_Heat said:
Ok so I will be giving you guys a tutorial on how to root the Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition running the latest version of android 5.1.1 specifically the SM-P600, SM-P601, & P605. I will be using the CF- AutoRoot By Chainfire. Here are images if you need help
Preparations
Download the CF- AutoRoot File for your device
P600
P601
P605
When the download is complete, you have to extract the zip file
Make sure you have Android Debugging Enabled on your device
Boot into Odin/Bootloader mode by holding Vol Down+Power+Home at the same time, then press Vol up when the triangle appears
Procedure
Open the folder you extracted the autoroot files in, right click on the Odin 3 Application file and run as administrator
Now select the AP button in Odin, and select the autoroot file
Now connect your device to your computer, You should see Added in the log, and the box on top should turn blue
Important Make sure that under options only Auto Reboot, & F. Reset Time is ticked, un check everything else
Now press Start, your device should reboot, and you should see a red android pirate and some commands running
Don't worry if your device reboots a couple of times its normal
You can un-plug you device when it boots, and Odin should say pass, after that exit Odin, and your done!
Go in your apps, and you should see SuperSU, update the binaries if needed, to make sure root was successful, download root checker from the play store, and verify root
Your all done! You have successfully rooted your device!
Troubleshooting
If your device is stuck in a boot loop, hold vol up+Power and scroll down to Reset Data, and confirm, your device will be completely wiped, you can try to root again and see if it is successful
If a factory reset did not work you have to re-flash your firmware via Odin here is a tutorial on how to do it
If you get a message 'Recovery is not Seandroid Enforcing' while booting repeat the procedure, but instead of the CF AutoRoot file select the stock recovery file and flash it. Once your device reboots it should be fine.
If you have any problems please comment below, and i will try to help you through them, and Thanks! Happy Rooting!
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First time didn't let the pass message appear on Odin before disconnecting the cable (my bad - been doing this for so long that sometimes overlook some steps xD) and the SuperSU app wasn't installed.
After factory resetting the device and redoing the process a second time (paying attention to what was doing xD) it worked like a charm!
Thanks man ;D
I rooted my SM-P605 with latest CF-AutoRoot 5.1.1 but I can see something wrong.
SuperSu app is correctly installed and working (I'm using Seeder and tried Xposed) but:
- cannot give root permission to Clean Master (every time I try it fails)
- each time I reboot TWRP it asks me to install SuperSu.
Inviato dal mio SM-N9005 utilizzando Tapatalk
No luck
Note 2014 5.1.1 vzw cant seem to get this to work 8(
Thanks, worked perfectly for me using a P605.
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StreetGuru said:
Thanks, worked perfectly for me using a P605.
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Was it a Verizon tablet my odin keeps saying fail when I try to flash anything
StreetGuru said:
Thanks, worked perfectly for me using a P605.
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It works (I've got a P605) but while I had been rooting it stuck on the Samsung logo so I had to download and install the stock firmware again and repeat the process of granting administrator rights.
Open up su and tells me it cannot find su binary, uninstalled it from play store and open again and same issie.
I have a refurbished LTE version from Tmobile. Will this work with my model P607t? I have read that the P605 model is almost the same as the P607T. Also heard root breaks S Pen functionality.
Extreme_Heat said:
Ok so I will be giving you guys a tutorial on how to root the Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition running the latest version of android 5.1.1 specifically the SM-P600, SM-P601, & P605. I will be using the CF- AutoRoot By Chainfire. Here are images if you need help
Preparations
Download the CF- AutoRoot File for your device
P600
P601
P605
When the download is complete, you have to extract the zip file
Make sure you have Android Debugging Enabled on your device
Boot into Odin/Bootloader mode by holding Vol Down+Power+Home at the same time, then press Vol up when the triangle appears
Procedure
Open the folder you extracted the autoroot files in, right click on the Odin 3 Application file and run as administrator
Now select the AP button in Odin, and select the autoroot file
Now connect your device to your computer, You should see Added in the log, and the box on top should turn blue
Important Make sure that under options only Auto Reboot, & F. Reset Time is ticked, un check everything else
Now press Start, your device should reboot, and you should see a red android pirate and some commands running
Don't worry if your device reboots a couple of times its normal
You can un-plug you device when it boots, and Odin should say pass, after that exit Odin, and your done!
Go in your apps, and you should see SuperSU, update the binaries if needed, to make sure root was successful, download root checker from the play store, and verify root
Your all done! You have successfully rooted your device!
Troubleshooting
If your device is stuck in a boot loop, hold vol up+Power and scroll down to Reset Data, and confirm, your device will be completely wiped, you can try to root again and see if it is successful
If a factory reset did not work you have to re-flash your firmware via Odin here is a tutorial on how to do it
If you get a message 'Recovery is not Seandroid Enforcing' while booting repeat the procedure, but instead of the CF AutoRoot file select the stock recovery file and flash it. Once your device reboots it should be fine.
If you have any problems please comment below, and i will try to help you through them, and Thanks! Happy Rooting!
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Worked flawlessly, except that on my first try there is no SuperSU app so I repeated the process again. Worked.
Thanks!
Am I reading correctly that this does not work on Verizon's version? SM-P605v is the official model.
worked fine on p601 but stuck with twrp
i followed all the steps and rooted fine on p601...but when i tried to install twrp recovery it is installing and saying pass on odin but when tried to open twrp it is getting bootloop with "recovery is not seandroid enforcing" i tried autoroot again ...so please tell me how to install twrp
Extreme_Heat said:
Ok so I will be giving you guys a tutorial on how to root the Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition running the latest version of android 5.1.1 specifically the SM-P600, SM-P601, & P605. I will be using the CF- AutoRoot By Chainfire. Here are images if you need help
Preparations
Download the CF- AutoRoot File for your device
P600
P601
P605
When the download is complete, you have to extract the zip file If I root
Make sure you have Android Debugging Enabled on your device
Boot into Odin/Bootloader mode by holding Vol Down+Power+Home at the same time, then press Vol up when the triangle appears
Procedure
Open the folder you extracted the autoroot files in, right click on the Odin 3 Application file and run as administrator
Now select the AP button in Odin, and select the autoroot file
Now connect your device to your computer, You should see Added in the log, and the box on top should turn blue
Important Make sure that under options only Auto Reboot, & F. Reset Time is ticked, un check everything else
Now press Start, your device should reboot, and you should see a red android pirate and some commands running
Don't worry if your device reboots a couple of times its normal
You can un-plug you device when it boots, and Odin should say pass, after that exit Odin, and your done!
Go in your apps, and you should see SuperSU, update the binaries if needed, to make sure root was successful, download root checker from the play store, and verify root
Your all done! You have successfully rooted your device!
Troubleshooting
If your device is stuck in a boot loop, hold vol up+Power and scroll down to Reset Data, and confirm, your device will be completely wiped, you can try to root again and see if it is successful
If a factory reset did not work you have to re-flash your firmware via Odin here is a tutorial on how to do it
If you get a message 'Recovery is not Seandroid Enforcing' while booting repeat the procedure, but instead of the CF AutoRoot file select the stock recovery file and flash it. Once your device reboots it should be fine.
If you have any problems please comment below, and i will try to help you through them, and Thanks! Happy Rooting!
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Could you please let me know if rooting my tablet would void the warrantee or trip the Knox counter? Thank you.
Kingsman1 said:
Could you please let me know if rooting my tablet would void the warrantee or trip the Knox counter? Thank you.
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yes it does. to both.
Hello everyone,
I was thinking about installing Lineage OS on my Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9515 (Value Edition) currently running Stock Android Version 5.0.1 without root.
Is the version of Lineage OS and TWRP I found at https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-cm14-1-galaxy-s4-jfvelte-gt-i9515-t3534552 appropriate for that purpose?
Now, my confusion arises from the fact that different guides seem to give incomplete or even contradictory instructions on how to approach that. As a first step, I need to install a custom recovery, such as TWRP:
Does this require my device to be rooted?
Some guides apparently require my bootloader to be unlocked; Is this necessary? If so, how do I do that?
Other guides suggest that I use Odin. Is this the correct approach? Does my bootloader need to be unlocked for that method? Is a root required?
Anything else I should pay attention to?
Thank you very much in advance
You need to find a guide for your phone
Different phones have different processes
For example Motorola phones require you to unlock the bootloader where as Samsung phones Iv worked with you don't
Some devices you have to root first before you can flash twrp while others you flash twrp first then root
For most Samsung phones around the age of yours you can root using CF-Auto-Root
This is done via odin and all you do is put your phone in download mode load the img file into odin & flash
The same is true for flashing twrp
Here are the files for your phone
CF-Auto-Root
TWRP
Flash each image in odin
Not able to root S4 GT-I9515
TheFixItMan said:
You need to find a guide for your phone
Different phones have different processes
For example Motorola phones require you to unlock the bootloader where as Samsung phones Iv worked with you don't
Some devices you have to root first before you can flash twrp while others you flash twrp first then root
For most Samsung phones around the age of yours you can root using CF-Auto-Root
This is done via odin and all you do is put your phone in download mode load the img file into odin & flash
The same is true for flashing twrp
Here are the files for your phone
CF-Auto-Root
TWRP
Flash each image in odin
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I tried to flash CF-Auto-Root on my phone after completing the flash till reset on odin phone gets restarted and is showing following messages on top left corner on the samsung s4 logo screen
recovery booting....
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit: recovery
it is not going any further than this please help.
TheFixItMan said:
You need to find a guide for your phone
Different phones have different processes
For example Motorola phones require you to unlock the bootloader where as Samsung phones Iv worked with you don't
Some devices you have to root first before you can flash twrp while others you flash twrp first then root
For most Samsung phones around the age of yours you can root using CF-Auto-Root
This is done via odin and all you do is put your phone in download mode load the img file into odin & flash
The same is true for flashing twrp
Here are the files for your phone
CF-Auto-Root
TWRP
Flash each image in odin
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the twrp file bricks the phone
raffux3 said:
the twrp file bricks the phone
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What do you mean by brick?
Does the twrp boot?
You must boot twrp straight after it's flashed - if you don't and your phone starts to boot you need to reflash it (once booted to twrp for the first time the recovery will stick)
Also if you swipe to allow modifications in twrp your rom may not boot unless you disable dm-verity - this can be done with a root zip eg CF-Auto-Root or magisk
Remember you may need to do other steps like enabling adb debugging & oem unlock before using CF-Auto-Root
You also may need to root before flashing twrp
That is the twrp for the S4 GT-I9515 - if you have a different variant it will not work
If you have a different model of S4 check the twrp website to see if there is an official version
I don't own your device - I'm sure there's guides that will you step by step process if you Google
TheFixItMan said:
What do you mean by brick?
Does the twrp boot?
You must boot twrp straight after it's flashed - if you don't and your phone starts to boot you need to reflash it (once booted to twrp for the first time the recovery will stick)
Also if you swipe to allow modifications in twrp your rom may not boot unless you disable dm-verity - this can be done with a root zip eg CF-Auto-Root or magisk
Remember you may need to do other steps like enabling adb debugging & oem unlock before using CF-Auto-Root
You also may need to root before flashing twrp
That is the twrp for the S4 GT-I9515 - if you have a different variant it will not work
If you have a different model of S4 check the twrp website to see if there is an official version
I don't own your device - I'm sure there's guides that will you step by step process if you Google
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when you install it with odin, it starts for some seconds and stops with a FAIL. So the smartphone become bricked!!! I have the same model of s4 (I9515)
raffux3 said:
when you install it with odin, it starts for some seconds and stops with a FAIL. So the smartphone become bricked!!! I have the same model of s4 (I9515)
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Flashing a recovery should not brick your device - you are just replacing stock recovery with a custom one - your phone should boot regardless but anyway
I assume you have enabled USB debugging - enabled oem unlock (if it's on your device) and flashed CF-Auto-Root first
I also assume you are flashing the tar image in the AP section of odin (you may need to Unzip to get filename.tar)
If you have done all the above search Google for a step by step guide for your device
Since I don't own this device I can't offer anymore support than that
TheFixItMan said:
Flashing a recovery should not brick your device - you are just replacing stock recovery with a custom one - your phone should boot regardless but anyway
I assume you have enabled USB debugging - enabled oem unlock (if it's on your device) and flashed CF-Auto-Root first
I also assume you are flashing the tar image in the AP section of odin (you may need to Unzip to get filename.tar)
If you have done all the above search Google for a step by step guide for your device
Since I don't own this device I can't offer anymore support than that
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of course. i have installed root before and after I tried to install twrp recovery but it failed. Now I don't know how I can do to restore my s4. :crying:
I'm trying all prcedures for install the original firmware but odin fails always
raffux3 said:
of course. i have installed root before and after I tried to install twrp recovery but it failed. Now I don't know how I can do to restore my s4. :crying:
I'm trying all prcedures for install the original firmware but odin fails always
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Long as it's the correct firmware for the device no reason why it wouldn't flash
Check download mode & make sure that the model number matches the firmware
If the firmware is also failing to flash I would guess there is a problem with your setup rather than the files (assuming the files are correct)
TheFixItMan said:
Long as it's the correct firmware for the device no reason why it wouldn't flash
Check download mode & make sure that the model number matches the firmware
If the firmware is also failing to flash I would guess there is a problem with your setup rather than the files (assuming the files are correct)
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I have re-installed the usb drivers and odin works fine finally. I will try to root and install twrp again...thank you for support