I've searched and found various information - still not entirely sure
The last device I flashed was an S3 which I believe had it's own forum or was similar to another carriers device.
I've found posts suggesting a G900F based ROM would be compatible. Anyone able to give a brief insight or link to a post on this board explaining?
Thanks
GrobenKonig said:
I've searched and found various information - still not entirely sure
The last device I flashed was an S3 which I believe had it's own forum or was similar to another carriers device.
I've found posts suggesting a G900F based ROM would be compatible. Anyone able to give a brief insight or link to a post on this board explaining?
Thanks
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Any 900f rom is compatible(except for any 5.x lollypop TW roms) , enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51880570
And this is also an excellent rom as well..
SM-G900W8, 0x1
A recovered flashaholic since Aliance Rom 5.5
Appreciate the response, I'll give it a shot, I think I had originally installed Alliance on my S3 as well so that's good.
Thanks
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OK so i got my 9500(unlocked) when in Afghanistan and it worked great over there, now i come back to the US and there seem to be some quarks to say the least about it running on ATT's network. I started reading and with all the variants of the s4 I'll be honest I'm more confused now than ever before on what I can and can not flash to it. So I guess a good way to put it is using odin can anyone suggest the most compatible/friendly ATT rom for flashing to my s4. Below are hopefully the numbers needed. Sorry if this seems like an easily answered question but the more I read on here about which rom to use the more confused i got.
I9500
Android 4.2.2
Baseband I9500XXUAMDE
Kernel 3.4.5
build JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDE
again thanks for any help
chewyboy said:
OK so i got my 9500(unlocked) when in Afghanistan and it worked great over there, now i come back to the US and there seem to be some quarks to say the least about it running on ATT's network. I started reading and with all the variants of the s4 I'll be honest I'm more confused now than ever before on what I can and can not flash to it. So I guess a good way to put it is using odin can anyone suggest the most compatible/friendly ATT rom for flashing to my s4. Below are hopefully the numbers needed. Sorry if this seems like an easily answered question but the more I read on here about which rom to use the more confused i got.
I9500
Android 4.2.2
Baseband I9500XXUAMDE
Kernel 3.4.5
build JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDE
again thanks for any help
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I don't think they will work and you may soft brick your phone if it is a i9500 and you ODIN a US ROM. US S4 is basically a 9505 and I use a lot of International 9595 ROMs on my US phone.
I've searched for the answers to this to some extent. I had the S3 which was compatible with the AT&T 747, but the question is, is there a compatible US model for the S5? Can I flash stock ROMS for the G or F, say?
BCSC said:
I've searched for the answers to this to some extent. I had the S3 which was compatible with the AT&T 747, but the question is, is there a compatible US model for the S5? Can I flash stock ROMS for the G or F, say?
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I believe you want a phone that supports 1700Mhz and 2600Mhz which is band 4 and 7. That covers the 3 amigos (bell, telus, rogers).
Looking at the Galaxy s5 specs that would be G900A (At&t), G900M(Vodafone), G900T (Tmobile).
I would post the links but this site won't let me.
Supposedly all s5's have a fully populated radio so only limitation if any is firmware anyways and there are procedures on this site how to change that now. So in theory any s5 can be made to work. If not please correct me.
I do recall that when 4.3 started leaking for the s3 there was bootloader issues that made them very unfriendly together between AT&T and Canadian. Does anyone know if these bootloaders are still an issue?
Wow it really is amazing how many people DON'T search or have any urge in their mind to find out the answers themselves. If you'd of just searched the boards instead of making this thread you would have your answer, but that would be too easy I guess so why not get spoon fed??
thatsupnow said:
Wow it really is amazing how many people DON'T search or have any urge in their mind to find out the answers themselves. If you'd of just searched the boards instead of making this thread you would have your answer, but that would be too easy I guess so why not get spoon fed??
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He you condescending prick. I've helped countless people around here. My thanks to posts ratio is about triple yours. So yeah, I read. And for once in years i took the lazy way. So feel free to take your head out your ass look at my profile and see the countless people I've helped along the way, and just answer the fu(king question instead of being a pompous douche. Unless of course you don't know sh!t and just wanna roll through finding the easy troll posts.
So at any time, feel free to be part of the XDA community for what it is and assist someone instead of being a ****.
BCSC said:
I've searched for the answers to this to some extent. I had the S3 which was compatible with the AT&T 747, but the question is, is there a compatible US model for the S5? Can I flash stock ROMS for the G or F, say?
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You are safe to flash all CUSTOM 900f roms (Non Odin Flashable) .
You can only flash 900w8 STOCK ROMS (Odin flashable)
As for Bootloaders, you can only flash 900w8 variants, for example,my carrier is Sask tel, but I use the latest Puerto Rico bootloader and it's no problem. So as long as its for a 900w8 it should be OK. Always double check to make sure any advise given is accurate and you don't pay the price. Just saying..
SM-G900W8, 0x1
ragz said:
You are safe to flash all CUSTOM 900f roms (Non Odin Flashable) .
You can only flash 900w8 STOCK ROMS (Odin flashable)
As for Bootloaders, you can only flash 900w8 variants, for example,my carrier is Sask tel, but I use the latest Puerto Rico bootloader and it's no problem. So as long as its for a 900w8 it should be OK. Always double check to make sure any advise given is accurate and you don't pay the price. Just saying..
SM-G900W8, 0x1
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Thank you good sir.
Hi, I will probably be picking up an i9505 as a backup phone, and I'm actually really excited because it looks like I can put the final 4.3 build of SlimBean (build 2.2), which I ran on my S2 and it was honestly the most perfectly configurable rom I've ever run on a phone - as similar as a lot of the rom's that came out around that time were, that one had a couple options that I couldn't find on any others, and they made it exactly what I wanted. Anyway, so that I don't brick the phone the same day I get it, can someone confirm for me if the version listed as "jfltetmo" on the SlimRoms website is the corrrect one? This is the T-Mobile variant, but it's the only S4 listed there. The thread in the i9505 original development forum is closed, and the op lists it as being "jfltexx", but that doesn't exist on the SlimRoms site. It's baffling to try to figure out with so many different variants, so that's why I'm asking here, thanks to anyone that can help me!
shockwaverider said:
Hi, I will probably be picking up an i9505 as a backup phone, and I'm actually really excited because it looks like I can put the final 4.3 build of SlimBean (build 2.2), which I ran on my S2 and it was honestly the most perfectly configurable rom I've ever run on a phone - as similar as a lot of the rom's that came out around that time were, that one had a couple options that I couldn't find on any others, and they made it exactly what I wanted. Anyway, so that I don't brick the phone the same day I get it, can someone confirm for me if the version listed as "jfltetmo" on the SlimRoms website is the corrrect one? This is the T-Mobile variant, but it's the only S4 listed there. The thread in the i9505 original development forum is closed, and the op lists it as being "jfltexx", but that doesn't exist on the SlimRoms site. It's baffling to try to figure out with so many different variants, so that's why I'm asking here, thanks to anyone that can help me!
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Yes, jfltetmo is T-Mobile. jfltexx is the international version of the S4. The one that's neverlocked, so to say.
GDReaper said:
Yes, jfltetmo is T-Mobile. jfltexx is the international version of the S4. The one that's neverlocked, so to say.
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I guess my question is, are ROMs compatible between carrier-specific and unlocked variants?
shockwaverider said:
I guess my question is, are ROMs compatible between carrier-specific and unlocked variants?
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Of course. It is the same phone after all. The only difference is the software. It also depends on the carrier. Some lock their bootloaders.
Hi I'm new have pity on me,
I have a phone that is new and doesn't appear on the list of devices on this forum. I would like to contribute to the effort to gain root on my phone. I would be willing to test anything that anyone writes for this device or alternatively if someone can give me some help getting started I would be happy to try writing my own.
My phone is a SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND PRIME SM-G530W. [Contact me for link if you can't find one as I can't post links yet]
Android: 5.1.1
Kernel: 3.10.x
This is not supported by any of the models listed on CF-Auto-Root @ [Contact me for link] nor apparently anywhere else on the internet. This is a different model and should not be confused with the SM-G530H or SM-G5306W or anything else.
I have the original firmware acquired from [Contact me for link] and can restore as necessary. I don't care about warranty, I've probably already voided it. As I am a beginner if there is some kind of safety that I might trip and completely wreck my phone please tell me .
I am happy to provide any and all additional info.
Thanks
Update
Rooted using http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g530t-5-1-1-t3203476 see post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63176348&postcount=15. #LongLiveRoot
Hi, your particular variant, the G530W is of interest to the community due to 5.1.1. Okay, for us to help you out we need hardware specs and all. So go to play store and download this app called Samsung Phone Info and open it. Post screenshots of all the information pages shown there, especially Hardware. Once we know your hardware the community can suggest root solutions to you.
To take a screenshot you can hold power and home key at once.
Thank you and awaiting the screenshots.
Similar thread is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/rooting-sm-g530t-t3166031
This one is a G530T (TMO)
Screenshots from SM-G530W
Ok. I thiiink I found the right program? "Phone INFO *Samsung*" by vnduguyen.
Ok I'm having trouble posting these. I can't post links so just highlight and copy them into the url bar (the spacing deletes automagically). This is a preview of the general info:
htt
p://w
ww.filedropper.com/generalsm-g530winfo1
Package containing a .zip of the rest of the files:
htt
p://w
ww.filedropper.com/sm-g530wphoneinfo
Hope that works!
Nonta72 said:
Similar thread is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/rooting-sm-g530t-t3166031
This one is a G530T (TMO)
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OK. I'll follow that thread too and see if I can apply anything from it. I think I have an original firmware already though. Don't know if it is the same thing they are trying to get for the G530T though ... it's and .md5 file for odin.
See the link I can't post by deleting the spaces:
htt
p://ww
w.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52458/G530WVLU1AOF9_G530WOYA1AOF9_ESK/
klondikemarlen said:
OK. I'll follow that thread too and see if I can apply anything from it. I think I have an original firmware already though. Don't know if it is the same thing they are trying to get for the G530T though ... it's and .md5 file for odin.
See the link I can't post by deleting the spaces:
htt
p://ww
w.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52458/G530WVLU1AOF9_G530WOYA1AOF9_ESK/
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I know, the G530W is probably sprint or Verizon version of the device.
I'm trying to port this firmware to G530H and F models
@klondikemarlen
Please check your personal message.
Nonta72 said:
I know, the G530W is probably sprint or Verizon version of the device.
I'm trying to port this firmware to G530H and F models
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I am using Eastlink (in Canada). So if it is Sprint or Verizon ... I can neither confirm nor deny The firmware page does list about 10 different providers. Don't know which it would have come from first though.
Enlighten me oh Guru of the Smartphone rooting realm.
Nonta72 said:
Similar thread is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/rooting-sm-g530t-t3166031
This one is a G530T (TMO)
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Since I'm new to this ... how are these two threads similar? I am asking this in all seriousness and noobishness.
klondikemarlen said:
Since I'm new to this ... how are these two threads similar? I am asking this in all seriousness and noobishness.
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The other one is also serious.
You should stop blaming. Cause diplicating or posting similar threads without event searching is against forum rules.
Nonta72 said:
The other one is also serious.
You should stop blaming. Cause diplicating or posting similar threads without event searching is against forum rules.
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Hi Nonta. My apologies for the misunderstanding. I realize that these two threads must be similar because you know more than me and you have stated that they are similar. I simply have no idea how they are similar and would like to know if you have the time to enlighten me. I understand that this may be like trying to explain the colour blue to a blind man but I hope that you will take the time. I did search to find similar threads but I didn't find anything that made sense as similar to me.
Thanks,
Marlen
klondikemarlen said:
Hi Nonta. My apologies for the misunderstanding. I realize that these two threads must be similar because you know more than me and you have stated that they are similar. I simply have no idea how they are similar and would like to know if you have the time to enlighten me. I understand that this may be like trying to explain the colour blue to a blind man but I hope that you will take the time. I did search to find similar threads but I didn't find anything that made sense as similar to me.
Thanks,
Marlen
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No problem,
The fact that makes both threads similar is that both are talking about "Rooting a model of Grand Prime on Lollipop".
Neither SM-G530T nor SM-G530W are supported by CF-Root.
I'm working on this since long time, but I don't have the device and that slows down my development on the phone.
Take a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/verizon-att-samsung-note-5-knox-root-t3183641 the Note 5 and S6 Edge + have Lollipop 5.1.1 and it looks like rooting the Verizon and AT&T versions on them is likely impossible (at least right now).
Keep an eye on this thread, if they come with a workaround, you probably can root yours using this same workaround.
Cool! I didn't realize that rooting was Android version specific. I though it had more to do with the hardware. I'll follow the link you mentioned. If you have anything you would like to try I am happy to test out for you.
Keep us Posted!
As I am looking for the solution to this device, Galaxy Grand Prime Sm-G530W CAD version.
I am sure others are watching this post, I've been watching and I've been watching the added linked post's with no really understanding of how the other post's relate to this one besides of course figuring out Lollipop 5.1.1.
I have the understanding that rooting these systems entails bypassing KNOX and the Bootloader. Now considering the OS version is as important as the Knox, without figuring out how to root these there won't be a solution to this device. With this device, it is important to have the proper version for the SM-G530W or the phone can be Bricked.
Please keep us up-to-date with this forum, as I'm sure others are searching for the same solution on how to root these phones. It's horrible having this as my new phone and not able to access my root features.
Hey y'all,
kernel-root-root-sm-g530t-5-1-1-t3203476
This did root my SM-G530W but I am not certain if there are any security concerns etc. Is the code safe, compromised, sending data to ISIS ?
Maybe someone out there can dissect etc and confirm the safety of this kernel mod?
But it certainly DID root the SM-G530W and yes that is a W
P.S. Sorry ShinySide for expressing my uncertainty over the security of your kernel mod. I spoke before I realized that you are a senior member and have contributed greatly to the cause. I encourage others to Donate so ShinySide can continue helping us with these things. :fingers-crossed:
I tried it and it worked. I did have to do an extra battery take out restart.
You can successfully root SM-G530W with kingroot. THIS WILL NOT TRIP KNOX!!!!!
Only downside is that you can not use SuperSu. You are forced to use their Kingroot program.
I happened to root with kingroot and when I rebooted my phone, KNOX/bootloader detected the su binaries and refused to boot, so I had to re-image my phone. use with extreme caution. using Bell Canada version of Samsung G530W
CobaltChris said:
I happened to root with kingroot and when I rebooted my phone, KNOX/bootloader detected the su binaries and refused to boot, so I had to re-image my phone. use with extreme caution. using Bell Canada version of Samsung G530W
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Did you enable OEM unlocking?
This is de autoroot for g530w 5.1.1 LMY47X.G530WVLU1AOFB by Chainfire, but i have problems with this becouse has security problems, the first time i root my g530w and the unlock with z3x i lost network, and i dont know why, please dont root with this, same problem with g530t kernel, dont try. you have been advice
I'm being given a Canadian s5 active next week so I'm looking
For info on how to root it and what roms will work on it.
So far from what I've read I can root it with the 900f chainfire root method. And that most roms will not work because the menu and home buttons don't work on custom roms
But that info is pretty out of date...
If you are actively using your s5 active I would love to hear from you
CM 13 based Roms worked for months. Depending on provider have had issues just rooting stock Rogers phone but bell no issues. Depending on what you are looking for lots of stuff available check android dev for Roms Klte is what you are looking for.
Maverick519 said:
CM 13 based Roms worked for months. Depending on provider have had issues just rooting stock Rogers phone but bell no issues. Depending on what you are looking for lots of stuff available check android dev for Roms Klte is what you are looking for.
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So just go with the klte roms (Which I use for my Canadian s5 900w8) and I should not have any problems..
Cm13 roms work but not previous roms..?
(Ie liquid smooth4.4.4, etc)
Thanks for the info
Maverick519 said:
CM 13 based Roms worked for months. Depending on provider have had issues just rooting stock Rogers phone but bell no issues. Depending on what you are looking for lots of stuff available check android dev for Roms Klte is what you are looking for.
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Can you tell me what recovery you are using for the s5 active?
I've tried the TWRP for the 900f but it did not work.
Any ideas?