Anyone think our Locked phones could have a chance of utilizing this new app from ChainFire?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
Stupifier said:
Anyone think our Locked phones could have a chance of utilizing this new app from ChainFire?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
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There's little info on what it works on (locked bootloader etc), so why don't you ask Chainfire ?
ldeveraux said:
There's little info on what it works on (locked bootloader etc), so why don't you ask Chainfire ?
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I don't even think ChainFire knows. Would be really cool if it does work on our Phone though! Would finally remove need for a PC.
Stupifier said:
I don't even think ChainFire knows. Would be really cool if it does work on our Phone though! Would finally remove need for a PC.
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So instead of asking the source, you started this thread? why?
ldeveraux said:
So instead of asking the source, you started this thread? why?
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Because his thread is gonna get flooded with posts now that his app has made big news! Furthermore, his thread is about ALL devices. This thread is specific to OUR device. Why you being grumpy and hasslin' me?
Stupifier said:
Because his thread is gonna get flooded with posts now that his app has made big news! Furthermore, his thread is about ALL devices. This thread is specific to OUR device. Why you being grumpy and hasslin' me?
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Haha! I'm not trying to hassle you! I just know that no one knows better than Chainfire about his own app, plus he responds to everyone. This thread would be just conjecture...
ldeveraux said:
There's little info on what it works on (locked bootloader etc), so why don't you ask Chainfire ?
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I have tested FlashFire on my locked bootloader I337 S4 and my G900T and it works. Still testing but it appears this will be our safestrap replacement.
I will update my update and keeproot thread once testing is complete.
Yes...a possible end to Safestrap and ODIN with PC madness....
muniz_ri said:
I have tested FlashFire on my locked bootloader I337 S4 and my G900T and it works. Still testing but it appears this will be our safestrap replacement.
I will update my update and keeproot thread once testing is complete.
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Considering SS hasn't been updated for months, this is good news
ldeveraux said:
Considering SS hasn't been updated for months, this is good news
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Very exciting, and given 5.0 is now widespread and the lack of a recovery solution supporting 5.0 on locked BL devices, I will quickly adopt it into the my threads. Suspect others will also.
muniz_ri said:
Very exciting, and given 5.0 is now widespread and the lack of a recovery solution supporting 5.0 on locked BL devices, I will quickly adopt it into the my threads. Suspect others will also.
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I just did a full backup and flashed a ROM with no issues so far.
Rapunzl said:
I just did a full backup and flashed a ROM with no issues so far.
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Most excellent. So does this mean we have a replacement for SafeStrap or ODIN? Or BOTH!?
it allow to flash g900f rom in g900v with locked bootloader? I need to change rom language
LEENO said:
it allow to flash g900f rom in g900v with locked bootloader? I need to change rom language
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It allows you to flash ROMS without safestrap. Only stock ROMS will work with 900v, due to the locked bootloader.
Rapunzl said:
It allows you to flash ROMS without safestrap. Only stock ROMS will work with 900v, due to the locked bootloader.
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Only touchwiz based ROMs?
ldeveraux said:
Only touchwiz based ROMs?
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Your question is a little ambiguous.
1. FlashFire works for more than just TouchWiz
2. The Non-Developer Verizon S5 has a locked bootloader....as such, only TouchWiz ROMs (some people might say TouchWiz = Stock...but that is misleading) will work on the device.
Stupifier said:
Your question is a little ambiguous.
1. FlashFire works for more than just TouchWiz
2. The Non-Developer Verizon S5 has a locked bootloader....as such, only TouchWiz ROMs (some people might say TouchWiz = Stock...but that is misleading) will work on the device.
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It wasn't a question; it was a correction with a question mark to soften the blow.
ldeveraux said:
It wasn't a question; it was a correction with a question mark to soften the blow.
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look at the keyboard cowboy over here
damagi123 said:
look at the keyboard cowboy over here
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Or maybe THAT was to cover up my mistake, we'll never know!
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Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
marshygeek said:
Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
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Follow this LINK. It's great..
But you can try THIS too
Amel.Spahic said:
Follow this LINK. It's great..
But you can try THIS too
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Thanks for the FIRST and 2nd link though. But can you read my post again? haha. Do you understand now?
marshygeek said:
Thanks for the FIRST and 2nd link though. But can you read my post again? haha. Do you understand now?
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That video was pretty great. Lol. But the answer is no. LG patched Loki, and even the dev who maintains Loki said he didn't think they'd be able to Loki the new aboot.
marshygeek said:
Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
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JRJ442 said:
That video was pretty great. Lol. But the answer is no. LG patched Loki, and even the dev who maintains Loki said he didn't think they'd be able to Loki the new aboot.
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Yes you can, see HERE<
AyDee said:
Yes you can, see HERE<
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Again, that downgrades the aboot to the old JB so it can be loki'd. Says so right in the description. The OP wanted to know if there was a way of getting recovery without doing that. That's a pretty neat automated way of making it easy for everyone though. Cloudy is the man.
Thanks gentlemen.
JRJ442 said:
Again, that downgrades the aboot to the old JB so it can be loki'd. Says so right in the description. The OP wanted to know if there was a way of getting recovery without doing that. That's a pretty neat automated way of making it easy for everyone though. Cloudy is the man.
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Hey i've read the post and what i understand is that what i wanted to do. IT says
Guide
Upgrade to KitKat using KDZ / TOT / OTA method
Root your device (using ioroot25)
Install AutoRec (grant root permission)
means i dont have to go back to JB because the app itself will do the job? correct me if im wrong?
@marshygeek Looks like you're exactly right. That app flashes the old bootloader for you that can still be loki'd
Why does this phone have so many issues and problems with rooting, custom recoveries and such?
Makes me stop wanting to buy this phone or the G3.
Sensamic said:
Why does this phone have so many issues and problems with rooting, custom recoveries and such?
Makes me stop wanting to buy this phone or the G3.
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what phone doesn't have issues with rooting/custom recoveries, that just proves how hard the companies who make the device work on preventing us from doing things which are illegal/enjoying the device, if google wanted android to be hacked and modded then they would give people the sources to anyone/they wouldn't block exploits/etc
The harder it is more knowledge you will obtain.
It appears that real soon we may have root for locked bootloader devices running Lollipop.
Read here for more info.
zoid_99 said:
It appears that real soon we may have root for locked bootloader devices running Lollipop.
Read here for more info.
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One thing has nothing to do with the other.
Lollipop requires some changes to have root access and that was only possible with a modified kernel.
Now Chainfire managed to root the Lollipop without a custom kernel.
But installing ZIP file of root need a custom recovery , so still need to have the device with unlocked bootloader .
I've done the root Lollipop using this new root method of Chainfire.
Junior Passos said:
One thing has nothing to do with the other.
Lollipop requires some changes to have root access and that was only possible with a modified kernel.
Now Chainfire managed to root the Lollipop without a custom kernel.
But installing ZIP file of root need a custom recovery , so still need to have the device with unlocked bootloader .
I've done the root Lollipop using this new root method of Chainfire.
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If you read the article it appears that there is no need to install a zip in a custom recovery to get root with this method.
" the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here"
zoid_99 said:
If you read the article it appears that there is no need to install a zip in a custom recovery to get root with this method.
" the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here"
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Hmmm interesting.
Then the process should be with CF-Auto-Root .
I used one of those before when I first root in Lollipop.
But thought the command "mfastboot boot cf-auto-root.img" only work with unlocked bootloader and not the locked too.
Amazing.
Me excite!
You can only flash signed zips, so this only makes it easier because you dont need a device specific package for rooting
godutch said:
You can only flash signed zips, so this only makes it easier because you dont need a device specific package for rooting
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Translated... Will it work on moto x vzw?
GatorsUF said:
Translated... Will it work on moto x vzw?
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No.
cam30era said:
No.
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OF course
This revelation means that Android 5.0 users*no longer need to run a modified kernel to gain root access via SuperSU (or other root solutions). While not a huge problem on Nexus devices with unlockable bootloaders, the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here, and we can present an exclusive explanation of the changes needed. At least for now (until/unless Google patch this), it is possible to gain root access and then install and use SuperSU on a stock Android 5.0 device, without any kernel ramdisk tweaking. The reason for this is the need for SuperSU to run a service as root, to allow for unconstrained root access on SELinux-protected devices.
Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
neh4pres said:
Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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Thanks Motorola -_-
Buy a nexus 6. That's what I did. Still have the moto x for my wife so I can play with it
Can't afford it right now. If I knew programming, you bet I would be working on it. God I hate Verizon, but been here so long it's my cheapest option.
matt99017d said:
The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Will the pure edition work on Verizon?
GrandMstrBud said:
Will the pure edition work on Verizon?
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From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
GreenMunky said:
From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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LTE should work but what about CDMA side of it?
GreenMunky said:
From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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LTE should work but what about CDMA side of it?
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No, CDMA will not work, nor 3G. So you will be confined only to LTE service and Google Voice (or similar).
matt99017d said:
The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Looks like your idea will not work and maybe that's the reason for this thread? Pure Edition won't work on VZW
I'm about due for upgrades on my account and trying to decide which phone to buy for my wife. Deciding between the Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, and LG G3. I prefer the S5 because my wife is more familiar with Samsung phones, but I need to know if it's still rootable or if Verizon has managed to completely lock this thing down.
I apologize for asking a question that's probably answered multiple places, but despite my best searching, I'm unable to determine the newest firmware version available for this phone, nor if there is any root method available for it that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader (presumably impossible with a "new" phone now).
I'd greatly appreciate a quick answer or a nudge in the right direction to look for this information.
flamadiddle said:
I'm about due for upgrades on my account and trying to decide which phone to buy for my wife. Deciding between the Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, and LG G3. I prefer the S5 because my wife is more familiar with Samsung phones, but I need to know if it's still rootable or if Verizon has managed to completely lock this thing down.
I apologize for asking a question that's probably answered multiple places, but despite my best searching, I'm unable to determine the newest firmware version available for this phone, nor if there is any root method available for it that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader (presumably impossible with a "new" phone now).
I'd greatly appreciate a quick answer or a nudge in the right direction to look for this information.
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You have to downgrade to NGC to root. Then you can upgrade and keep root.
OD5 is the latest firmware. See down in the notes to see how to root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900vod5-5-0-keeproot-t3136945
Tulsadiver said:
You have to downgrade to NGC to root. Then you can upgrade and keep root.
OD5 is the latest firmware. See down in the notes to see how to root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900vod5-5-0-keeproot-t3136945
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I'm going to assume you meant NCG.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I'm going to assume you meant NCG.
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Yes
Tulsadiver said:
You have to downgrade to NGC to root. Then you can upgrade and keep root.
OD5 is the latest firmware. See down in the notes to see how to root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900vod5-5-0-keeproot-t3136945
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Thanks for the info. That's encouraging. I found that thread earlier but it says that method is only possible if you are already rooted...?
flamadiddle said:
Thanks for the info. That's encouraging. I found that thread earlier but it says that method is only possible if you are already rooted...?
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Look further down. In the bottom of the notes.
Tulsadiver said:
Look further down. In the bottom of the notes.
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Ah! Duh. I completely missed that part. Thank you!
I hate Samsung's modified firmware they preload you with. Is it possible to get stock Nougat on this? Thanks.
iamnotexisting said:
I hate Samsung's modified firmware they preload you with. Is it possible to get stock Nougat on this? Thanks.
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Follow the development of Lineage OS.
Spicysteww said:
Follow the development of Lineage OS.
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Ah, unfortunately forgot to mention I have a Snapdragon locked bootloader variant. Too bad. Thanks anyway!
iamnotexisting said:
Ah, unfortunately forgot to mention I have a Snapdragon locked bootloader variant. Too bad. Thanks anyway!
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You could try a "package disabler" type application on the Google play store, never used one myself but it says it disables bloatware without root.
I know... not exactly what you asked for but somewhat useful.
Kind regards.
Doesn't seem like much activity around it... Lots of G-930's listed on LineageOS' device info page, but not the A...
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Doesn't seem like much activity around it... Lots of G-930's listed on LineageOS' device info page, but not the A...
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Not since we have the wonderful American locked bootloader...
RN_ReFlux said:
Not since we have the wonderful American locked bootloader...
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So Samsung _and_ ATT are pieces of ****. Dang.
RN_ReFlux said:
Not since we have the wonderful American locked bootloader...
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there is a root option now. just a matter of time for a new build to be compiled.
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So Samsung _and_ ATT are pieces of ****. Dang.
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Agreed.
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there is a root option now. just a matter of time for a new build to be compiled.
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Still won't be able to run Los. No custom recovery is not available without unlocked bootloader
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Doesn't seem like much activity around it... Lots of G-930's listed on LineageOS' device info page, but not the A...
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I can provide you an unlocked bootloader for G930A, so then u will be able to root and install custom rom. Root works perfect for me.
SCUZZY1337 said:
I can provide you an unlocked bootloader for G930A, so then u will be able to root and install custom rom. Root works perfect for me.
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I wasn't able to find such a thing, hit me!
OverkillTASF said:
I wasn't able to find such a thing, hit me!
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But, Lineage is not gonna work. Only root. Go to google and write "Galaxy S7 AT&T Root Oreo" and then try to find a page called androidsage, they are providing the working ENG BOOT for Galaxy S7 AT&T.
OverkillTASF said:
I wasn't able to find such a thing, hit me!
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But, i don't recommend it. It has some lag issues sometimes.