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[Q] Firmware update failed, Wi-Fi and sound doesn't work (GT-I9505)

Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL".
After that my phone was showing downloading screen with this information:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Sansung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
SW. REV: CHECK FAIL: fused: 2, Binary: 1
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
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Of course I was trying Emergency Recovery option in Kies, but it was failing all the time. I also was trying to flash it again, but Odin again shows me "FAIL" during the process. So I choose re-partition with PIT file and stock, branded ROM (I9505XXUAMDE_I9505PLSAMD8_I9505XXUAMDE_HOME). And it works, now I can boot my phone and original recovery without any problems, but unfortunatly I can't enable Wi-Fi module and any function that needs sounds just don't work (phone calling, system sounds, notifications etc.). Kies don't want to update my OS from stock, branded version to newest one (error while updating device). I also tried this on different PC, but it's always showing "FAIL" in Odin.
What should I do to get back to stock firmware? Right now I can only send text messanges and use internet via carrier data plan...

matjas said:
Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL".
After that my phone was showing downloading screen with this information:
Of course I was trying Emergency Recovery option in Kies, but it was failing all the time. I also was trying to flash it again, but Odin again shows me "FAIL" during the process. So I choose re-partition with PIT file and stock, branded ROM (I9505XXUAMDE_I9505PLSAMD8_I9505XXUAMDE_HOME). And it works, now I can boot my phone and original recovery without any problems, but unfortunatly I can't enable Wi-Fi module and any function that needs sounds just don't work (phone calling, system sounds, notifications etc.). Kies don't want to update my OS from stock, branded version to newest one (error while updating device). I also tried this on different PC, but it's always showing "FAIL" in Odin.
What should I do to get back to stock firmware? Right now I can only send text messanges and use internet via carrier data plan...
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OMG Me too! This happened after using Mobile ODIN to flash latest stock ROM XXDMHA
Any help greatly appreciated.

matjas said:
Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL"......
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apprentice said:
OMG Me too! This happened after using Mobile ODIN to flash latest stock ROM XXDMHA
Any help greatly appreciated.
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it is something to do with bootloader
read this http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/4963-★☞-support-touchwizstock-deodexed-jflteuscr970vxuamf5-☜★/?p=77401 post #51
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43619724&postcount=479

samersh72 said:
it is something to do with bootloader
read this http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/4963-★☞-support-touchwizstock-deodexed-jflteuscr970vxuamf5-☜★/?p=77401 post #51
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43619724&postcount=479
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Thanks for this, it's very helpful. So now what? Can I do something with my bricked S4? Or I must wait for some solution or throw it away?

matjas said:
Thanks for this, it's very helpful. So now what? Can I do something with my bricked S4? Or I must wait for some solution or throw it away?
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re flash your original updated firmware. let it boot up and then do a factory reset vol up-power and home. hope this helps

You can install the any stock rom that ends on H8
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
You will not have root access anymore and are stucked with unremovable annoying system apps...
But thats the price to pay to have your phone back. I was phoneless for 3 days because of this. I'm happy to be still alive, but also wondering if live without root is worth it..

MR_Noidea said:
You can install the any stock rom that ends on H8
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
You will not have root access anymore and are stucked with unremovable annoying system apps...
But thats the price to pay to have your phone back. I was phoneless for 3 days because of this. I'm happy to be still alive, but also wondering if live without root is worth it..
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i tried to flash MH8 on my phone and it dident work.i am on MGG firmware

joecool666 said:
i tried to flash MH8 on my phone and it dident work.i am on MGG firmware
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Oh man, I feel your pain. Was in the same situation.
I flashed but kernel and the firmware attached to the link previously.
Let me know if that works

MR_Noidea said:
Oh man, I feel your pain. Was in the same situation.
I flashed but kernel and the firmware attached to the link previously.
Let me know if that works
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hi can you tell me how you did it. and is it all official?

On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

guys is this for samsung I9505 only or i9500 ? thanks
Im scared now im having I9500

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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i ll have ago again lol

You have already update new Bootloader from Samsung.You can not flash rom old version before.

I can see that re-partition is ticked, isn't that meant to me unticked?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thank you very much MR_Noidea, it worked for me too. You saved my life:good:
andyjg247 said:
I can see that re-partition is ticked, isn't that meant to me unticked?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4
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Leave it unticked, just flash firmware and kernel like MR_Noidea said.

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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good man yourself it worked nice-one yeah.

joecool666 said:
good man yourself it worked nice-one yeah.
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Does anyone know if its rootable already? I found some articles claiming it is, but other denying it...

MR_Noidea said:
Does anyone know if its rootable already? I found some articles claiming it is, but other denying it...
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root works but i think some apps are buggy with it.

Rooted my device, Remove 68 bloadware from stock rom.
Feel free again

MR_Noidea said:
Rooted my device, Remove 68 bloadware from stock rom.
Feel free again
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do you think that would work for DBT firmware MH5

[Q] my device failed to load new ROM

Hello.
I was trying to install (N9005XXUDMJ7_N9005OJVDMJ4_XSI) on my Note3 N9005 4.3 and all went fine until the very end, it suddenly got stuck with a msg saying (Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue. Pls select recovery mode from kies) and nothing happens when I go to recovery mode in Kies!!!
Kindly Help.
Many thanks

What firmware were you on before that?
How did you install? with what

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Use kies 3 Restore Samsung Firmware .... only solution at this point or use odin again , i.e if you can get into download mode

Edit: delete

fahadali2315 said:
Use kies 3 Restore Samsung Firmware .... only solution at this point or use odin again , i.e if you can get into download mode
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Kies 3 restore doesn't work.... It's incompatible with the new bootloaders... Wish people would stop giving oout this USELESS information...
If you were on any of the N**(NB4) roms ie Kitkat, you can't go back to the older jellybean roms ie m**(MJ7).
You will have this problem. Just reflash a kitkat rom onto your Note 3 and you'll be fine...

ultramag69 said:
Kies 3 restore doesn't work.... It's incompatible with the new bootloaders... Wish people would stop giving oout this USELESS information...
If you were on any of the N**(NB4) roms ie Kitkat, you can't go back to the older jellybean roms ie m**(MJ7).
You will have this problem. Just reflash a kitkat rom onto your Note 3 and you'll be fine...
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Edit :First no one asked for your opinion.
Second READ . have you read , he said he flash 4.3 firmware on a 4.3 n9005. So kies works for that. Think and read before you speak.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

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aawadhi63 said:
Hello.
I was trying to install (N9005XXUDMJ7_N9005OJVDMJ4_XSI) on my Note3 N9005 4.3 and all went fine until the very end, it suddenly got stuck with a msg saying (Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue. Pls select recovery mode from kies) and nothing happens when I go to recovery mode in Kies!!!
Kindly Help.
Many thanks
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HELLO DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE ANDROID 4.4.2 KITKAT
THEN VIA ODIN install it on 3 NOTES FOR DOWNLOAD MODE
SURELY YOU WILL 'FAIL, return it LEVER BATTERY AND GO IN revovery
FAI WIPEDATA / FACTORY RESET
FAI WIPE CACHE PARTITION
LEVERAGE THE BATTERY AND THEN bring it, JOIN IN DOWNLOAD MODE AND DO FLASH BACK KITKAT FIRMWARE 4.4.2 AND YOU PLACE A HELLO:laugh:

fahadali2315 said:
Edit :First no one asked for your opinion.
Second READ . have you read , he said he flash 4.3 firmware on a 4.3 n9005. So kies works for that. Think and read before you speak.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Actually, as he has installed MJ7 on his phone Kies no longer works... My "opinion" is fact...
If you can't stand being corrected because you're wrong then mate, you have a problem... Maybe you should start to read the thread before replying with pointless and useless information....

ultramag69 said:
Actually, as he has installed MJ7 on his phone Kies no longer works... My "opinion" is fact...
If you can't stand being corrected because you're wrong then mate, you have a problem... Maybe you should start to read the thread before replying....
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The install didnt go through :/ Thats why he is stuck..if he finds my post USELESS (in capital) , then he can say himself.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

fahadali2315 said:
The install didnt go through :/ Thats why he is stuck..if he finds my post USELESS (in capital) , then he can say himself.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thank you gays, it worked out somehow and now I have Omega 12 installed.
Again, thank you and all the best with the argument...!!

[Q] Cant update non - rooted Note 3 to lollipop

Hi guys. My note 3 is model sm-n9005 . It is international model for EU. Language of the system is Slovak Language. My problem is that i cant update my phone to LP. It still to this very day says that software is up to date. I really dont know why , since i know a guy with the same model and he has LP for 3 weeks now. Any ideas ?

Anethon said:
Hi guys. My note 3 is model sm-n9005 . It is international model for EU. Language of the system is Slovak Language. My problem is that i cant update my phone to LP. It still to this very day says that software is up to date. I really dont know why , since i know a guy with the same model and he has LP for 3 weeks now. Any ideas ?
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Flash with odin.

Anethon said:
Hi guys. My note 3 is model sm-n9005 . It is international model for EU. Language of the system is Slovak Language. My problem is that i cant update my phone to LP. It still to this very day says that software is up to date. I really dont know why , since i know a guy with the same model and he has LP for 3 weeks now. Any ideas ?
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If you are on N9005 download this ROM, for N900 download this ROM.
then Flash using PC ODIN.
or
Mobile ODIN if you want it to be rooted.
thanks.

Try Clear Cache and factory reset or download from site!

Not gonna root my phone. Dont want to loose warranty.

From site?
SuperMan(Alex) said:
Try Clear Cache and factory reset or download from site!
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How can i download their software from site ? (I wont root my phone)

Anethon said:
Not gonna root my phone. Dont want to loose warranty.
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No worries. You don't need root for update. Use odin to flash the rom.

Odin
kenny1991 said:
No worries. You don't need root for update. Use odin to flash the rom.
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So Odin works almost as Kies ? It will just update my phone ? Do i have to do factory reset ? Will i loose warranty or not ?

Anethon said:
So Odin works almost as Kies ? It will just update my phone ? Do i have to do factory reset ? Will i loose warranty or not ?
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As long as you flash Stock firmware you'll never lose warranty.
Use ODIN. Your data will not get wiped . Don't worry.

Language
amk19 said:
If you are on N9005 download this ROM, for N900 download this ROM.
then Flash using PC ODIN.
or
Mobile ODIN if you want it to be rooted.
thanks.
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That software on that link , what kind of language is it ? Or can i select it afterwards ?
Thank you all for help

Anethon said:
That software on that link , what kind of language is it ? Or can i select it afterwards ?
Thank you all for help
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You can change the language after installation.

Work Done
amk19 said:
You can change the language after installation.
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Just updated my phone to LP. Everything runs on 100%. Thx all.

Safe Mode issues on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910A)

anyone can help me with my galaxy note 4 at&t version (sm-n910a). updated to 6.0.1 marshmallow. build number N910AUCS2EPH7.
My note 4 booted into safe mode one day. and now i can't get out of SAFE MODE.
I already tried everything.
-did the button combination.
-did the battery removing trick.
-disabled safe mode in the settings.
-wipe data/cache settings in recovery mode.
-already did factory reset.
Please. if there is something i missed out, please do tell me
I would really appreciate it if there is anyone out there who can help me get out safe mode with my note 4? Really need help.

ron280289 said:
anyone can help me with my galaxy note 4 at&t version (sm-n910a). updated to 6.0.1 marshmallow. build number N910AUCS2EPH7.
My note 4 booted into safe mode one day. and now i can't get out of SAFE MODE.
I already tried everything.
-did the button combination.
-did the battery removing trick.
-disabled safe mode in the settings.
-wipe data/cache settings in recovery mode.
-already did factory reset.
Please. if there is something i missed out, please do tell me
I would really appreciate it if there is anyone out there who can help me get out safe mode with my note 4? Really need help.
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Flash stock firmware... it will deffinately come out of safe mode. However you will lose your data

There is a tool by dr.ketan that will bring out of safe mode:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ketan.powermenupro

callumbr1 said:
Flash stock firmware... it will deffinately come out of safe mode. However you will lose your data
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will try this option bro.. however doesn't flashing stock firmware requires root? afaik there is no root for my version of note 4

lover said:
There is a tool by dr.ketan that will bring out of safe mode:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ketan.powermenupro
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will try this app sir.... before i try reflashing stock firmware. thanks for this. did not even know this kind of app exist. cheers :victory:
but sir this app requires root access. afaik there is note root for my version of note 4.
some members here on xda has also been looking into rooting our version of note 4 (SM-N910A) but to no avail we still cannot find one.

ron280289 said:
will try this option bro.. however doesn't flashing stock firmware requires root? afaik there is no root for my version of note 4
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I seen your post that your gonna try that app, which is fine.
But to answer your question, No, you do not need root to flash a stock firmware. You use a program Odin.
Now this all depends on if the 910A model has odin tar files available. I'm unsure of this.
If that app don't work and you need help with this, just let me know.

ron280289 said:
will try this option bro.. however doesn't flashing stock firmware requires root? afaik there is no root for my version of note 4
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You flaah stock firmware through odin. Root not needed. Which model Do you have?

aaron74 said:
I seen your post that your gonna try that app, which is fine.
But to answer your question, No, you do not need root to flash a stock firmware. You use a program Odin.
Now this all depends on if the 910A model has odin tar files available. I'm unsure of this.
If that app don't work and you need help with this, just let me know.
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OK so I've looked into my options. And I guess I wanted to do the Odin way. The problem is the volume down button on my note 4 is not working properly. It does not want to engage. As I've looked into the Odin tutorials here on xda, it seems it is needed after flashing. Coz it is needed to wipe data cache once it goes stuck in bootloop.
Now for the stock firmware. Seems like I'm out of luck coz there is no available stock firmware on Samsung update and sammobile for my sm-n910a. Gosh don't know what to do now. I'm lost. I appreciate your help and advice. If you have any other ideas. Please do tell me.

callumbr1 said:
You flaah stock firmware through odin. Root not needed. Which model Do you have?
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I have the sm-n910a. It seems I can't find stock firmware for this. I've seen some posting on other sites aside from Samsung updates and sammobile, though I'm too scared to try them.

ron280289 said:
I have the sm-n910a. It seems I can't find stock firmware for this. I've seen some posting on other sites aside from Samsung updates and sammobile, though I'm too scared to try them.
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Will Samsung kies work or smart switch or whatever that new program is they have?

ron280289 said:
I have the sm-n910a. It seems I can't find stock firmware for this. I've seen some posting on other sites aside from Samsung updates and sammobile, though I'm too scared to try them.
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I will find you thr firmware i posted it here on xda not so long ago. And you really need the vol down button to gwt into download mode in order to flash the firmware

aaron74 said:
Will Samsung kies work or smart switch or whatever that new program is they have?
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i haven't tried samsung kies. but i've tried the older version of kies way before android was still new on older samsung phones. and dang it is slow as hell for a software but that was just based on my experience.

callumbr1 said:
I will find you thr firmware i posted it here on xda not so long ago. And you really need the vol down button to gwt into download mode in order to flash the firmware
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well i really appreciate it if ever you can find it. :highfive:
it seems i need to get that volume down get repaired first. maybe it is a dodgy microswitch or something.

ron280289 said:
well i really appreciate it if ever you can find it. :highfive:
it seems i need to get that volume down get repaired first. maybe it is a dodgy microswitch or something.
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Have you checked over at the AT&T thread

Root installed but not active.

Hello everyone.
My phone did a self factory reset 2 weeks ago, and root was still there, but unsuable (if i accept or refuse, it will spam the pop up and will not do anything)
I flashed CF with Odin to root it again, but was stuck on samsung logo, even after 30min, so I removed battery.
After this, I'm kinda stuck. My internal storage (or the entire phone?) is on read-only, and I can't restorecon via adb because I don't have root permissions.
Should I flash this firmware on my phone to make it back to default? (root removed, internal storage still available and data not wiped)
Is there another solution?
Thanks !

If your phone was running a stock ROM, flashing the same stock ROM with Odin should leave the data intact.

audit13 said:
If your phone was running a stock ROM, flashing the same stock ROM with Odin should leave the data intact.
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I mentionned this ROM because it's the one (same PDA and CSC) that is on my phone. But will flashing this be able to remove the root?
Thank you !

Yes, flashing a stock ROM will remove root.

audit13 said:
Yes, flashing a stock ROM will remove root.
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I've smashed that thanks button, will flash the ROM on my phone and will come back for updates.

Quick update : flashing the ROM solved my problems with internal storage locked and root.
But I flashed the CF again, and it did the same problem.
Is it so old that there's no method to root a Note 3 4.4.2?
I managed to do it a long time ago, but don't remember what I've used.
Any help for that?

Flash supersu zip

JJEgan said:
Flash supersu zip
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It will only install SuperSU, imo.

Update : Since yesterday, I think I was flashing the Lollipop CF instead of the KitKat one. :/
Anyone can help me?

Why do you want to root ??

JJEgan said:
Why do you want to root ??
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To make my xposed modules work again?
To disable system apps again?
To use Titanium Backup and my terminal again?

Google !
Sent from my Galaxy Note8 using XDA Labs

azuki-chan said:
It will only install SuperSU, imo.
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http://www.supersu.com/gettingstarted

Dejan Sathanas said:
Google !
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Thank you, I was waiting for someone to tell me that !
I've already searched on google, and youtube, but they link to the CF auto root link for Lollipop.
JJEgan said:
http://www.supersu.com/gettingstarted
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DIdn't know that, haven't googled this. Thanks though.