I have an S5 G900V that was rooted to Lollipop. For a couple of days now, when you wake it up the screen sometimes would not work. I would have to turn the screen off for about 30 seconds then it was fine. Well, today I restarted it and now it just reboots. I have gone through odin, with a couple of firmware's for it. Really all I would like to do now, is clear the custom logo. Verizon is sending me a new one, so I dont care if it even works... Thank you for any help,
budies3 said:
I have an S5 G900V that was rooted to Lollipop. For a couple of days now, when you wake it up the screen sometimes would not work. I would have to turn the screen off for about 30 seconds then it was fine. Well, today I restarted it and now it just reboots. I have gone through odin, with a couple of firmware's for it. Really all I would like to do now, is clear the custom logo. Verizon is sending me a new one, so I dont care if it even works... Thank you for any help,
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Try elliwigy's Extreme Syndicate.
Rapunzl said:
Try elliwigy's Extreme Syndicate.
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That would be nice, but it just reboots so I don't have anyway of flashing besides odin.
budies3 said:
That would be nice, but it just reboots so I don't have anyway of flashing besides odin.
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If you can't get into safestrap, you may have to start over with the unrooted retail tar.
Rapunzl said:
If you can't get into safestrap, you may have to start over with the unrooted retail tar.
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I'm sorry to say, but Safestrap is not showing up for some reason..... It only brings up the default recovery. I tried to wipe it there as well, but it will just bootloop as well...
There wouldn't be some way of shooting a file to it, that would render it useless? I don't want to send it back with the custom logo showing up
budies3 said:
There wouldn't be some way of shooting a file to it, that would render it useless? I don't want to send it back with the custom logo showing up
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You flash the tar in Odin, not SS.
Rapunzl said:
You flash the tar in Odin, not SS.
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Yes sir, tried that 4 times last night...
budies3 said:
Yes sir, tried that 4 times last night...
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First, Rapunzl isn't a sir lol...
You're not giving any information. You said you tried to flash the retail tar in Odin... what happened?
Rapunzl said:
First, Rapunzl isn't a sir lol...
You're not giving any information. You said you tried to flash the retail tar in Odin... what happened?
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Sorry Yes Ma'am... And it flashed just fine, but still bootloop's.
budies3 said:
Sorry Yes Ma'am... And it flashed just fine, but still bootloop's.
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And you flashed the AO8 kernel or firmware after installing the ROM? You have to flash NK2 kernel now to get into Safestrap and AO8 when you're done. SS isn't compatible with 5.0, so you always have to downgrade the kernel to use it.
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And you flashed the AO8 kernel or firmware after installing the ROM? You have to flash NK2 kernel now to get into Safestrap and AO8 when you're done. SS isn't compatible with 5.0, so you always have to downgrade the kernel to use it.
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Yes, I tried both of those kernal's with firmware.... Its odd how its acting like nothing it being flashed to it. My replacement phone should be delivered today, so I guess I will just shoot some juice to it. I was hoping to at least get it running and back to stock, maybe its just not ment to happen.
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Does anyone know how to remove the custom recovery on the N900 version? I am able to unroot the phone and put on the stock firmware, but the CWM recovery stays put. How do I remove it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy_hi2gSbBc
checkout this video . .
monster007 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy_hi2gSbBc
checkout this video . .
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That starts in the Stock recovery, I currently have CWM recovery and it after flashing stock firmware, the stock recovery did not come back.
mellis8 said:
That starts in the Stock recovery, I currently have CWM recovery and it after flashing stock firmware, the stock recovery did not come back.
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Just flash stock recovery with odin that should do it
jaythenut said:
Just flash stock recovery with odin that should do it
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I was only able to find the stock firmware for N900, do you have a link to the stock recovery?
mellis8 said:
I was only able to find the stock firmware for N900, do you have a link to the stock recovery?
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Go here and have a look www.galaxynote3root.com
jaythenut said:
Go here and have a look www.galaxynote3root.com
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That was the site I used to unroot my phone, but it doesn't have the stock recovery only the firmwares.
mellis8 said:
That was the site I used to unroot my phone, but it doesn't have the stock recovery only the firmwares.
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Ok go to www.sammobile.com download your stock firmware flash with odin and that will definitely do it
jaythenut said:
Ok go to www.sammobile.com download your stock firmware flash with odin and that will definitely do it
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The firmware link on galaxynote3root.com is the sammobile.com. I flashed that firmware, but the stock recovery didn't come back, but it unrooted it. Does anyone have a copy of the stock recovery that they could send me a download too? Because otherwise I am screwed here.
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The firmware link on galaxynote3root.com is the sammobile.com. I flashed that firmware, but the stock recovery didn't come back, but it unrooted it. Does anyone have a copy of the stock recovery that they could send me a download too? Because otherwise I am screwed here.
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Why you screwed
I have to return the phone.
mellis8 said:
I have to return the phone.
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Your screwed anyway your knox counter will be tripped
Go to download mode if knox is 0+1 what it will be your warranty is void
Sorry to tell you that
jaythenut said:
Your screwed anyway your knox counter will be tripped
Go to download mode if knox is 0+1 what it will be your warranty is void
Sorry to tell you that
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I checked that, and the knox counter was 0+1 before I did anything, I got it unlocked and stock from amazon.
mellis8 said:
I checked that, and the knox counter was 0+1 before I did anything, I got it unlocked and stock from amazon.
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What i understand is it makes no difference warranty is void, you might be lucky
Just flash stock rom again with odin that has always worked for me should wipe every thing back to stock
jaythenut said:
What i understand is it makes no difference warranty is void, you might be lucky
Just flash stock rom again with odin that has always worked for me should wipe every thing back to stock
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Okay, I am trying again. I am trying another Odin version, I got from another Uroot page to see if that helps as well.
mellis8 said:
Okay, I am trying again. I am trying another Odin version, I got from another Uroot page to see if that helps as well.
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Good luck, Let me know how it goes
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Okay, I am trying again. I am trying another Odin version, I got from another Uroot page to see if that helps as well.
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Okay, after using a different Odin version, I was able to get the recovery to go back to stock. thank you all for your help.
mellis8 said:
Okay, after using a different Odin version, I was able to get the recovery to go back to stock. thank you all for your help.
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Odin 3.07 worked but Odin 1.87 didn't do anything
mellis8 said:
Odin 3.07 worked but Odin 1.87 didn't do anything
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Good glad you are sorted
i don't have knox counter in my downloading mode , what does that mean ?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
I was trying to root my new Galaxy Note 3 LTE and Odin said Pass
after restarting my phone I found my Self Stuck in Samsung logo like photo
I still can get into Odin mode but I can't get into Recovery Mode.
Please Help me !
Ahmed.Soubih said:
I was trying to root my new Galaxy Note 3 LTE and Odin said Pass
after restarting my phone I found my Self Stuck in Samsung logo like photo
I still can get into Odin mode but I can't get into Recovery Mode.
Please Help me !
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you can always just flash the stock rom again with odin as long as you can get into download mode but you loose your data.
are you on 4.4.2 kitkat ? because if so, you need a new version of twrp (or use cwm). there is an unoffical version that supports kk and also the original twrp will get an update soon. theres currently a test build, look at the official thread.
dont use it if you are still on 4.3 !
I really really wish people would search and read before messing with their devices... this is the 800th thread on this again.
Take your battery out, and wait for 60seconds, put back in and try to boot into recovery mode, wipe cache and boot up - OR reflash Stock again.
PS: If you have a Hong Kong Note, you need to go off and read... cause you've made a massive mistake playing.
A.N.Droid said:
you can always just flash the stock rom again with odin as long as you can get into download mode but you loose your data.
are you on 4.4.2 kitkat ? because if so, you need a new version of twrp (or use cwm). there is an unoffical version that supports kk and also the original twrp will get an update soon. theres currently a test build, look at the official thread.
dont use it if you are still on 4.3 !
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Iam on 4.3 Jelly Bean
Ahmed.Soubih said:
Iam on 4.3 Jelly Bean
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pull the battery, like radicalisto told you ! forgot about that...
give him a thanks if it worked !
Check you have the right CF-Autoroot, if you got the latest one it won't work as it's for KK only try This One - In future please read more.
A.N.Droid said:
pull the battery, like radicalisto told you ! forgot about that...
give him a thanks if it worked !
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I pulled the battery and try to get into Recovery mode but I couldn't , I am trying to flash Stock firmware now .
Thank you
Ahmed.Soubih said:
I pulled the battery and try to get into Recovery mode but I couldn't , I am trying to flash Stock firmware now .
Thank you
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Use the link I posted before you flash stock again, boot into download mode and flash via Odin PDA and it should be fine
radicalisto said:
Use the link I posted before you flash stock again, boot into download mode and flash via Odin PDA and it should be fine
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I am on Android 4.3 I didn't upgrade to 4.4 . I just tried to root it. I am not using HongKong Version.
What Should I do Before Re-flashing Stock Firmware ?
Thank you
Ahmed.Soubih said:
What Should I do Before Re-flashing Stock Firmware ?
Thank you
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Nothing. Boot into download mode, and flash it via Odin. Job done. - Am I to assume that the CF autoroot I gave you didn't work?
radicalisto said:
Nothing. Boot into download mode, and flash it via Odin. Job done. - Am I to assume that the CF autoroot I gave you didn't work?
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No, I haven't tried it yet , will it work on Android 4.3 ?
Ahmed.Soubih said:
No, I haven't tried it yet , will it work on Android 4.3 ?
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You NEED to read. If you don't read you WILL end up with a bricked device. -- I posted the correct link for you to try, I wouldn't have posted it if it did not work.
radicalisto said:
You NEED to read. If you don't read you WILL end up with a bricked device. -- I posted the correct link for you to try, I wouldn't have posted it if it did not work.
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Ok I'll Flash the Auto root file you gave to me before . stock firmware
Thank you
Ahmed.Soubih said:
No, I haven't tried it yet , will it work on Android 4.3 ?
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Before going to the trouble of flashing the stock rom and try rooting again, why not flash the cf-autoroot radicalisto linked you to? It'll only take a minute to do it.
hey_joe said:
Before going to the trouble of flashing the stock rom and try rooting again, why not flash the cf-autoroot radicalisto linked you to? It'll only take a minute to do it.
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I will Flash it .
Thank you
radicalisto said:
You NEED to read. If you don't read you WILL end up with a bricked device. -- I posted the correct link for you to try, I wouldn't have posted it if it did not work.
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Thank you. I Used CF Root you gave to me and got My phone Back .
I donot know what to say , Thank you very much
Ahmed.Soubih said:
Thank you. I Used CF Root you gave to me and got My phone Back .
I do know what to say , Thank you very much
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Glad you got sorted. In future, before you make any changes to your very expensive device, make sure you read and know exactly what files you have and what you are doing :good:
Hey,
I made a thread the other day about getting a good ROM because the others seem to die after 3 days. Does anyone have an idea of why this happens? I have tried 6 different ROMS in 4 days and they all the do the same thing; Apps won't open, phone constantly on boot logo, apps crash, phone freezes up, phone won't boot up.
The phone is around 4 weeks old with minimal wear.
I would appreciate all feedback.
Spunkiest said:
Hey,
I made a thread the other day about getting a good ROM because the others seem to die after 3 days. Does anyone have an idea of why this happens? I have tried 6 different ROMS in 4 days and they all the do the same thing; Apps won't open, phone constantly on boot logo, apps crash, phone freezes up, phone won't boot up.
The phone is around 4 weeks old with minimal wear.
I would appreciate all feedback.
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Flash stock rom and try some days with it. Tell us how it worked.
Joku1981 said:
Flash stock rom and try some days with it. Tell us how it worked.
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Thanks for the reply, I am going to download it now.
Joku1981 said:
Flash stock rom and try some days with it. Tell us how it worked.
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UPDATE: I have had the stock ROM now and everything seems perfectly fine to me, all apps are opening, closing, no freezing, no crashes at all. What's my next step??
Spunkiest said:
UPDATE: I have had the stock ROM now and everything seems perfectly fine to me, all apps are opening, closing, no freezing, no crashes at all. What's my next step??
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All depend what you want to do......first root and then choose your style of rom.....TW or AOSP. ..
rayman95 said:
All depend what you want to do......first root and then choose your style of rom.....TW or AOSP. ..
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That's my problem. When I did flash a custom ROM, they all froze, crashed, non responsive etc etc. So this has made me not want to flash a custom ROM, but I want to because of all the perks that come with flashing /:
You have maybe to update bootloader or modem or recovery before flashing. .
Give some details about your actual configuration and the rom you flash...
rayman95 said:
You have maybe to update bootloader or modem or recovery before flashing. .
Give some details about your actual configuration and the rom you flash...
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I had CWM 6.0.4.7 flashed and I tried Gooh S5+N4 ROM, S5 stock by Jamal, XNote, Omega and N9005 Dev Base (RC tea I think) and a couple others. When flashing, I did all the normal step, wiping cache, wiping data, dalvik when told and leaving the phone for 10 minutes after it boots.
Do you want any information about the actual phone?
You have N9005 international? ???you have flashed stock KK one time???your bootloader and modem version....
You have to factory reset during flash.......
rayman95 said:
You have N9005 international? ???you have flashed stock KK one time???your bootloader and modem version....
You have to factory reset during flash.......
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Yes, I have the SM-N9005 LTE. I am now running Kitkat Official 4.4.2. Sorry, but I don't know how to see my bootloader/modem version.
I m running with stock recovery if that helps.
Spunkiest said:
Yes, I have the SM-N9005 LTE. I am now running Kitkat Official 4.4.2. Sorry, but I don't know how to see my bootloader/modem version.
I m running with stock recovery if that helps.
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nevermind, if you flashed official KK then you have good bootloader
1 root with cf auto root
2 flash last recovery philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/
3 wipe data/factory reset, cache , dalvik
4 reboout in recovery and flash the rom you want
rayman95 said:
nevermind, if you flashed official KK then you have good bootloader
1 root with cf auto root
2 flash last recovery philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/
3 wipe data/factory reset, cache , dalvik
4 reboout in recovery and flash the rom you want
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Thanks for the reply, I will flash now and see how it goes, I will report back
rayman95 said:
nevermind, if you flashed official KK then you have good bootloader
1 root with cf auto root
2 flash last recovery philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/
3 wipe data/factory reset, cache , dalvik
4 reboout in recovery and flash the rom you want
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Just did all of the above to the point and I am now stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" screen, I can boot into download/recovery mode, but it won't load up the installed ROM.
Spunkiest said:
Just did all of the above to the point and I am now stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" screen, I can boot into download/recovery mode, but it won't load up the installed ROM.
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1. Reflash the stock ROM.
2. Root with CF Auto Root.
3. Flash this custom recovery: TWRP (better than CWM).
4. You can remove the bloatware (HERE) and enjoy the stock ROM.
Joku1981 said:
Reflash the stock ROM.
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Reflashing now, I am not going to flash any custom ROMS I think, do you have any idea why this is happening?
Spunkiest said:
Reflashing now, I am not going to flash any custom ROMS I think, do you have any idea why this is happening?
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Sorry but I don't like the custom Roms. It's coz they are constantly updating and fixing things, no coz they are bad. Every device don't answer in same way with same ROM either. It's only my opinion . Last choice is always yours.
install this and made screenshot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=fr
Joku1981 said:
Sorry but I don't like the custom Roms. It's coz they are constantly updating and fixing things, no coz they are bad. Every device don't answer in same way with same ROM either. It's only my opinion . Last choice is always yours.
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Think I'm on the same boat as you haha, all I want is the S5 look as the old Samsung to me now looks very outdated and old fashioned.
rayman95 said:
install this and made screenshot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=fr
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Will do now
rayman95 said:
install this and made screenshot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=fr
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Here you are http://postimg.org/gallery/2casxlwwm/7abd56e6/
very strange.....nothing particular...
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
rmanaka said:
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
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Its been out about a day I believe... Hopefully we'll still be able to root this one using the same methods from before. You can try if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348
BigBot96 said:
Its been out about a day I believe... Hopefully we'll still be able to root this one using the same methods from before. You can try if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348
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Thanks, saw that, but I think I would need the NK2 kernel as the last step?
rmanaka said:
Thanks, saw that, but I think I would need the NK2 kernel as the last step?
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Or any other kernel, unless you really want NK2 for some reason.
rmanaka said:
Thanks, saw that, but I think I would need the NK2 kernel as the last step?
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If the bootloader has not been incremented, we'll be able to regain root on NK2 once there's an ODIN flashable NK2 kernel. So basically, I don't believe it's possible just yet.
rmanaka said:
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
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The new kernel is here if you want to try.
rmanaka said:
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
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Garret_top said:
I just used it and it works
Thanks again I followed your guide my first time around. You da man
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Here you go guys: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95857557620393842
Just follow my previous guide from before (linked below) and at step #6 just use the NK2 kernel (linked above) instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55347753&postcount=19
Let me know if it works.
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^^^^^^^
Towelroot blocked everywhere...
kprice8 said:
^^^^^^^
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Everytime I try to download towelroot (both on my computer and on my GS5), the .apk is blocked as a virus package.
The S5 really doesn't like the website for towelroot, and google searches for the apk also get blocked by Symantec. Has this apk been compromised or has it contained a Trojan all along?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
rmanaka said:
Everytime I try to download towelroot (both on my computer and on my GS5), the .apk is blocked as a virus package.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Download it to your computer, tether to computer, and place it on the SD card.
Disable the anti-virus on your PC first....
kprice8 said:
Download it to your computer, tether to computer, and place it on the SD card.
Disable the anti-virus on your PC first....
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Wow, even Dropbox kills the file...
After I disabled my antivirus (Symantec) and tried to restore the file, I get security errors ALL OVER THE PLACE on my desktop computer.
*** UPDATE ***
Well, I was able to get tr.apk onto my SDcard and then successfully obtain root!
I don't know what the issue is with towelroot, but my clock on my desktop was reset and the internet time server could not correctly rsynch the time; I had to manually reset the time.
It's pretty scary when this happens...I don't know if it is a false positive Trojan detection or what, but I sure hope somebody more knowledgeable has reverse engineered the tr.apk and validated that it is safe!
OH Well, thanks everybody. Keeping fingers crossed!!!
I Can't wait to get a fully unlocked Nexus 6 (and hopefully prevent VZ from locking it like they try with the Developers Edition devices)!!! Maybe its time to switch carriers.
Misterxtc said:
The new kernel is here if you want to try.
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Took NK2 update this morning. Attempted to go back to NCG firware, in order to use "towelroot" to reroot. Using Odin. It failed on 3 attemps. Unless I did something wrong.
dshu said:
Took NK2 update this morning. Attempted to go back to NCG firware, in order to use "towelroot" to reroot. Using Odin. It failed on 3 attemps. Unless I did something wrong.
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Try the files and kernels I have here. I know they work.
Misterxtc said:
Try the files and kernels I have here. I know they work.
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Thank you, tried your files. still cannot not go back to a previous firmware NCG, just says it fails.
dshu said:
Thank you, tried your files. still cannot not go back to a previous firmware NCG, just says it fails.
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One more shot if you haven't tried already. Flash the full NCG tar from here to see if you can at least get root back and then flash the NI2 firmware. If that works install a NI2 stock or custom ROM.
Misterxtc said:
One more shot if you haven't tried already. Flash the full NCG tar from here to see if you can at least get root back and then flash the NI2 firmware. If that works install a NI2 stock or custom ROM.
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Also make sure that you have checked the MD5 hash of your downloads. I have had failed ODINs from a corrupt download.
Misterxtc said:
One more shot if you haven't tried already. Flash the full NCG tar from here to see if you can at least get root back and then flash the NI2 firmware. If that works install a NI2 stock or custom ROM.
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Just tried it, no go....I guess NK2 has closed off our root procedure.. Thank you for all the help.
dshu said:
Just tried it, no go....I guess NK2 has closed off our root procedure.. Thank you for all the help.
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Bummer. I might have got it wrong but there are a few saying it can be done. According to this post you need to flash NE9 first. Flash the NK2 kernel at the end instead of NI2 if you want NK2. Hopefully that works.
It worked for me...
dshu said:
Just tried it, no go....I guess NK2 has closed off our root procedure.. Thank you for all the help.
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Not true...I was able to root a brand new GS5 NK2 using the described procedure (with hesitation from downloading Towelroot). If ODIN is failing it means something is wrong with your flashing procedure. Try another computer/cable and make sure that whatever you are using has the Samsung USB drivers installed.
For reference I used ODIN v. 3.0.7 instead of the latest version.
Misterxtc said:
Bummer. I might have got it wrong but there are a few saying it can be done. According to this post you need to flash NE9 first. Flash the NK2 kernel at the end instead of NI2 if you want NK2. Hopefully that works.
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Oh, ok I will try to flash NE9 instead of NCG...Thank you
Misterxtc said:
Try the files and kernels I have here. I know they work.
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Discovered why I could not Odin the firmware, that people tried to assist me. Well wish I could come up with a complicated reason why it was not working, but my own fault,
I never put phone in "download" mode. That's why it was failing. It worked now. Thanks all that helped me..
Hey just got my edge today, looks like there is very little going on as it was just released a few days ago despite it being out in the states for quite some time, the only difference I believe is the LTE in the Canadian version.
Anyways, coming from the note 2, 3 and 4 and the trtlecan version always being close to the trtletmo I decided to risk it and flash the tmo cf auto root and recovery despite there being no stock firmware laying around on sammmobile the others..
annnd I'm happy to report that I now have a TWRP recovery, rooted, SM-N915W8.
go ahead and follow the very detail steps in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
MAKE SURE TO READ THE PART ABOUT IT FAILING (to flash cwm) AND THAT BEING OK being flashing TWRP
and then the BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS inside recovery which will look like you have sleep lock if you don't fix them before letting the screen timeout
and have all 4 files on hand before you start!
Awesome, thanks for the info, I was debating it but just was being a chicken. I'm glad everything worked out. Did you make a nand? If so did you flash the nand just to make sure everything was OK? Are your root apps working without issues.? I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
LNKNPRKFN said:
I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
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I believe that was an oxymoron
tospace2006 said:
I believe that was an oxymoron
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
ok so i took the plunge and follow the steps from the link in OP that @gundal shared about his success
I Too have a rooted SM-N915W8 (BELL VERSION but im on TELUS)
Thank you for your insight @gundal
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
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Haha, i was reading through and just found it funny.
Glad you guys are having luck with the Canadian model. I jumped the gun and imported one from Korea as soon as it was released and it's an awesome device!
Enjoy!
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
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Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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manmeet604 said:
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
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What recovery are you using cause Im on twrp and I cant make a backup, cache partition cant be mounted either, are you having this prob too?....
Dont worry about it, someone else who had this problem fixed it by formatting cache - did that and everything went fine.
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Tried flashing Hyperdrive Edge for T-Mo with both twrp (2.8.1.1) and cwm (6.0.5.1 Xiaolu) referenced in the root guide by OP. They flashed without error but I got bootlooped both times. Luckily backup/restore works for both recoveries.
Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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Yeah I know about sammobile, flashing via Odin etc. There's no stock firmware uploaded for the Canadian variants yet so I was wondering of an alternate method to flash the stock recovery. I tried extracting the recovery from the stock image via ADB shell, converting to tar.md5, then flashing with Odin but it failed....likely because I'm rooted. Guess I'll have to wait until the firmware gets uploaded. Thanks anyway.
Try contacting the sammobile team...and their forum..they maybe able to help..
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Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Arg, that really bites. Now I have a new phone I cant use at all. You'd think the firmware would be released when the phone was. Have you tried the other roms? I can't even gwt onto my internal sd to put them on the phone so I can try installing them. So frustrated.
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There's no way we're the only 2 in canada having problems with this lol
SM-N915x ... ?? Canadian note edge
Hello, Same thing here i got my hands a Canadian Demo sm-915x and got told to flash it with stock firmware in order to get the phone working properly. But i cant seem to find any version of the firmware that actually works on it ...
it installed numerous times then when it reboots it shows upgrading packages , it reaches package 6 then reboots and loops over and over...
any guidance or firmware out there to recommend to try ?
Thanks