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I am looking for custom roms for the SM-N9108v which is similar to the N9109,N9100, N9106 models. All of which are Chinese variants.
Has anyone here enough Chinese language skill to have had much success finding RoMs that might be suitable?
Thanks in advance.
SM-N9108V
Hi there. Where did you buy the SM-N9108V from? What are they going for? I am looking for one but want to install a rom with play store on it. Will it work?
s327374 said:
I am looking for custom roms for the SM-N9108v which is similar to the N9109,N9100, N9106 models. All of which are Chinese variants.
Has anyone here enough Chinese language skill to have had much success finding RoMs that might be suitable?
Thanks in advance.
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I skim over 52Samsung.com quite often as there's lots of work going on over there. However, you donate to become a member (which gives access to download links) so even if there was something available I'd only be able to link to something you can't get, unless you're in China and have also donated.
hcpeer said:
Hi there. Where did you buy the SM-N9108V from? What are they going for? I am looking for one but want to install a rom with play store on it. Will it work?
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I take it you're in China since you're asking about the specific China Mobile carrier locked, single SIM model number.
Most obvious place to go is your local China Mobile store. Or jd.com and Amazon.cn also have them. Should be ¥5,199 more or less.
You don't need a custom ROM with Play Store pre-installed. Just use the root guides on here and flash Gapps yourself - it's pretty simple. And I hope you have a VPN!
Sent from my SM-N9100
Great will give it a try
kinghu said:
I skim over 52Samsung.com quite often as there's lots of work going on over there. However, you donate to become a member (which gives access to download links) so even if there was something available I'd only be able to link to something you can't get, unless you're in China and have also donated.
I take it you're in China since you're asking about the specific China Mobile carrier locked, single SIM model number.
Most obvious place to go is your local China Mobile store. Or jd.com and Amazon.cn also have them. Should be ¥5,199 more or less.
You don't need a custom ROM with Play Store pre-installed. Just use the root guides on here and flash Gapps yourself - it's pretty simple. And I hope you have a VPN.
Sent from my SM-N9100
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1. Kinghu, thank you for the link. I will look into it and donations for it when work slows down a bit. Right now, I'm semi/happily making do with the Apex launcher for the next week, but I am itching to trial a custom RoM. I envy multi lingual users a bit. Must be great feeling to have access to the Chinese sites and to know which you can trust.
2. I know that I'll be staying China Mobile for at least a year - hence I selected N9108v - it is good advice that people make certain to get the right one. I am now using 4G for the first time after not having it on my HK purchased N9005.
3. Any more sites I can investigate - particularly like the MUIU RoM for Note3.
Cheers.
I think it'll be a while before full custom ROMs like MIUI appear just because the phone is so new.
My last Note was the dual SIM Note 2 (7102) and there were only really modded TouchWiz (stock) ROMs. Some were quite left-field!
Might be different though if you've a single SIM phone. I guess we all just wait and see.
Sent from my SM-N9100
s327374 said:
I am looking for custom roms for the SM-N9108v which is similar to the N9109,N9100, N9106 models. All of which are Chinese variants.
Has anyone here enough Chinese language skill to have had much success finding RoMs that might be suitable?
Thanks in advance.
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hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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Thanks, but I think I'm fine. Actually pretty happy using apex over touch quiz. In missing two things I killer though: Samsung calendar widget that has fill text and Samsung translate. I'll figure that out when I have spare time though. Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N9108V using XDA Free mobile app
s327374 said:
Thanks, but I think I'm fine. Actually pretty happy using apex over touch quiz. In missing two things I killer though: Samsung calendar widget that has fill text and Samsung translate. I'll figure that out when I have spare time though. Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N9108V using XDA Free mobile app
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
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davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
Hi david ,
Can you help me install TMO rom on my SM-N9100 Dual Sim phone .
regards
Bobby
Ok - No luck for me with David's method. Boot loop after replacing the boot img into Dearthstalker RoM - was able to revert back with Nandroid back up though.
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
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Hi, david, can u help me flash tmo rom on my SM-N9108V?
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Bobby.Bilwani said:
Hi david ,
Can you help me install TMO rom on my SM-N9100 Dual Sim phone .
regards
Bobby
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s327374 said:
Ok - No luck for me with David's method. Boot loop after replacing the boot img into Dearthstalker RoM - was able to revert back with Nandroid back up though.
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hi guys..
anyone has installed custom rom to note4 chinese phone..? i have the n9100z and i need to install custom rom..
davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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I have the n9106 and live in the us do you by chance know if there are any fixes for the play store I can't get mine working and without a custom ROM I don't know how to fix it. I would like to go with a custom ROM on it.
daryell said:
I have the n9106 and live in the us do you by chance know if there are any fixes for the play store I can't get mine working and without a custom ROM I don't know how to fix it. I would like to go with a custom ROM on it.
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Waouh ! The 32go variant
Same specs as N9100 except rom space
No need custom rom.
Option 1
You could try flashing N9100 HK variant via Odin. It has Google play
Please backup before (in case of problem you can roll back to your original rom)
Be aware : it could break your device
Option 2
install custom recovery (cwmr or twpr) then flash latest gapps package (search in xda)
Root is not needed for having play store
Envoyé de mon SM-N9100 en utilisant Tapatalk
kokabunga said:
Waouh ! The 32go variant
Same specs as N9100 except rom space
No need custom rom.
Option 1
You could try flashing N9100 HK variant via Odin. It has Google play
Please backup before (in case of problem you can roll back to your original rom)
Be aware : it could break your device
Option 2
install custom recovery (cwmr or twpr) then flash latest gapps package (search in xda)
Root is not needed for having play store
Envoyé de mon SM-N9100 en utilisant Tapatalk
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Yeah I have tried the gapps several times. I have twpr on it now. I am building a android test bed for working on roms. Good to know about it being the same as the n9100. I will see what I come up with. Another thing that is wierd is it will not update so when they finally release the andriod 5 for it I will have to do something. From what I saw the other day it has already bean leaked.
I am never going to buy another Samsung while I live in China. N9108v - thank you for the lesson in how to make an awesome phone but-truck useless...
s327374 said:
I am never going to buy another Samsung while I live in China. N9108v - thank you for the lesson in how to make an awesome phone but-truck useless...
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Hey, just wanted to say, I have the SM-N9108v. I rooted using Chainfire's CF-Auto root, worked great. Installed CWM recovery, worked great. I use X-note rom and it's great but for a few minor glitches. About to redo the entire thing using TWRP recovery and try another rom. The only thing you have to watch out for is the radio. China Mobile 4G LTE is a propietary frequency and if your radio changes you won't be able to use the 4G signal. China Unicomm uses the same regular frequencies as some north american carriers.
Just passing on what I've found out through trial and error.
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Hey, just wanted to say, I have the SM-N9108v. I rooted using Chainfire's CF-Auto root, worked great. Installed CWM recovery, worked great. I use X-note rom and it's great but for a few minor glitches. About to redo the entire thing using TWRP recovery and try another rom. The only thing you have to watch out for is the radio. China Mobile 4G LTE is a propietary frequency and if your radio changes you won't be able to use the 4G signal. China Unicomm uses the same regular frequencies as some north american carriers.
Just passing on what I've found out through trial and error.
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No worries, I am glad you found a way to get some action on it. I couldn't get it to work without headaches. I am using the Huawei Nexus 6P now and could not be happier. Still have a warm and fuzzy feeling after over three months. Cheers!
Andruid1968 said:
Hey, just wanted to say, I have the SM-N9108v. I rooted using Chainfire's CF-Auto root, worked great. Installed CWM recovery, worked great. I use X-note rom and it's great but for a few minor glitches. About to redo the entire thing using TWRP recovery and try another rom. The only thing you have to watch out for is the radio. China Mobile 4G LTE is a propietary frequency and if your radio changes you won't be able to use the 4G signal. China Unicomm uses the same regular frequencies as some north american carriers.
Just passing on what I've found out through trial and error.
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Hello,
Seems that you are the right person to get me out of my troubles with this phone. I cannot have proper 3G functionality (i am not mentioning 4G since for sure it will not work outside china). How can i load other modem-radio file on this phone and see if i can fix it?
Thanks!
davidchenliu said:
hey i have the same phone as you but i live in the USA. So i figured out how to install TMO variant rom on my n9108v. pm me if you are interested, I can show you how i did it.
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Hello David please can you tell me how you loaded the TMO rom to n9108V?
I Downloaded the stock rom for N910T but it fails loading with ODIN.
Thanks!
This is a new Root method I made using @g.lewarne @mikeyinid for the Custom Kernel
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(G920S/K/L/W8/T)
Trips Knox
Disclamer I am not responsible for any damages.
Processed at your own risk!
Must have Oem Unlocked enabled in developer settings!
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Step 1- Extract this .ZIP
Step 2- Make Sure all drivers are installed
Step 3- Open Odin3_v3.10.6 as Admin
Step 4- Select AP/Bootloader and locate the file
named S6-UniKernel_v2-0002-ODIN.tar
<Once rebooted you should see a red text "Kernel is
not Seandroid inforcing" ignore it you should see
Super User installed, Transfer the TWRP Manager.apk>
Step 5- Install TWRP Manager.apk, ignore SD card fix
pop-up and a pop should be of BusyBox is required
download it and install it from the Play Store
Step 6- Go to the TWRP app and click on the three bar
menu icon and select Install Twrp, scroll down for
"Samsung Galaxy S6"
Step 7- Select "Recovery Version to Install"
select the version you want and once its finsihed
downloading/installing it will say "do you want
to reboot to recovery" or something like that then
you should be in TWRP
Step 8- Enjoy Flashing roms
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Tested on Galaxy S6 5.1.1. (G920T)
Multiple cases of a bricked devices on Sprints' Variant
Test Now
Too bad this will trip KNOX. No thanks
tlxxxsracer said:
Too bad this will trip KNOX. No thanks
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It Trips Knox but ultimately get the root, KingRoot or PingpongRoot don't trip Knox but they aren't comparable with 5.1.1 on T-Mobile (G920T)
buddybin said:
Test Now
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Heres a Screenshot from Root Check
This works for the Sprint S6?
JoeFCaputo113 said:
This works for the Sprint S6?
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I don't know, I think it wouldn't cause it has a looked bootloader, under development options in settings do you see Oem Unlocking? Sprint, At&t and verzion typically look their bootloader, I'll give you an answer in a couple of minutes.
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No, this unfortunately only works on models G920S/K/L/W8/T
JerryIsaMaster said:
I don't know, I think it wouldn't cause it has a looked bootloader, under development options in settings do you see Oem Unlocking? Sprint, At&t and verzion typically look their bootloader, I'll give you an answer in a couple of minutes.
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No, this unfortunately only works on models G920S/K/L/W8/T
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Lol.... Sprint never locks their bootloader.. It's only AT&T and Verizon. And yes there is OEM unlocking in Dev options.
JoeFCaputo113 said:
Lol.... Sprint never locks their bootloader.. It's only AT&T and Verizon. And yes there is OEM unlocking in Dev options.
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You're free to try it, let me know the results
Has anyone tried this yet?
JerryIsaMaster said:
You're free to try it, let me know the results
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I don't wanna try it though... I wanna know if it'll work or not lol... You shouldn't put ALL VARIANTS of the S6 if you don't even know that for sure.
ScottBroker said:
Has anyone tried this yet?
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I have on T-Mobile Galaxy s6 (G920T)
JoeFCaputo113 said:
I don't wanna try it though... I wanna know if it'll work or not lol... You shouldn't put ALL VARIANTS of the S6 if you don't even know that for sure.
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Exactly, that's why I changed it. It's compatable with any device that is compatable with that Kernel. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
JoeFCaputo113 said:
I don't wanna try it though... I wanna know if it'll work or not lol... You shouldn't put ALL VARIANTS of the S6 if you don't even know that for sure.
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Exactly, that's why I changed it. It's compatable with any device that is compatable with that Kernel. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395 technically this is compatable with Galaxy s6 Edge
@JerryIsaMaster Hey, exactly what have you done here.. As far as I know, just flash the UniKernel and you get root access. What else did you add to this, pls tell me. And you are sharing g.lewarne's file only (in fact newer version 0003 is available now)... sure, you have continued to write a guide on how to get TWRP. Is that what you added? Or is it TWRP's own app that installs, what else, TWRP recovery once you select the right device and give root permissions to it. Don't take me wrong, I am just wondering for past 15 mins what new you are bringing here in regard to root access.
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JerryIsaMaster said:
Exactly, that's why I changed it. It's compatable with any device that is compatable with that Kernel. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395 technically this is compatable with Galaxy s6 Edge
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I have used UniKernel on Galaxy S6 Edge, G925i, and it works flawlessly. Just one Odin flash and you have root. Bingo!
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@JerryIsaMaster Hey, exactly what have you done here.. As far as I know, just flash the UniKernel and you get root access. What else did you add to this, pls tell me. And you are sharing g.lewarne's file only (in fact newer version 0003 is available now)... sure, you have continued to write a guide on how to get TWRP. Is that what you added? Or is it TWRP's own app that installs, what else, TWRP recovery once you select the right device and give root permissions to it. Don't take me wrong, I am just wondering for past 15 mins what new you are bringing here in regard to root access.
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I have used UniKernel on Galaxy S6 Edge, G925i, and it works flawlessly. Just one Odin flash and you have root. Bingo!
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I just put it in one place, I've seen other tutorials and they never work, this works (with a recovery)
I decided to be the crazy one and try it on the Sprint version (G920P) - it works and roots, but the touchscreen doesn't work anymore.
HELP
I flashed thius file, on my Sprint S6, now when it reboots, it is red up top and finally boots up. However it says no sim, and I cannot press any buttons or change anything.
I tried to ODIN back to stock and it fails before it can flash anything
What sugguestions do any of you have? Please
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datajosh said:
I decided to be the crazy one and try it on the Sprint version (G920P) - it works and roots, but the touchscreen doesn't work anymore.
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Same here, and now I cannot ODIN as it says fail
ScottBroker said:
What sugguestions do any of you have? Please
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If you need it working immediately, you'll need to take it to the Sprint store. I only flashed it because I have a spare phone to use while I mess around with it.
datajosh said:
If you need it working immediately, you'll need to take it to the Sprint store. I only flashed it because I have a spare phone to use while I mess around with it.
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Why does odin fail now??
I appreciate that it may be a re-flash rather than an update, but should this work? I'm keen to have a go but I'm a bit wary!
No, you cant. You will get an error and the recovery wont let you to install the firmware.
But, why do you want to put the international?
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No, you cant. You will get an error and the recovery wont let you to install the firmware.
But, why do you want to put the international?
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Thanks for the reply. I did type something but it's gone AWOL. Anyway, I was thinking of updating to get rid of the Chinese apps that can't be deleted by normal means, which I guess would also stop the Chinese notification that I get. It's not a massive issue and the phone generally works great.
One annoying thing is that the Google Calendar widget doesn't update to the current day. If I click into it is highlights today, but the widget often shows that it's yesterday or the day before. Other calendar widgets update but I don't like them so much. I was kind of thinking that this may be to do with some odd interaction with some Chinese stuff, but it may be nothing to do with that.
Edit: I realise that I can root easily and delete the Chinese apps, but I'm a bit scared I may delete something fundamental and the phone may break!
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Thanks for the reply. I did type something but it's gone AWOL. Anyway, I was thinking of updating to get rid of the Chinese apps that can't be deleted by normal means, which I guess would also stop the Chinese notification that I get. It's not a massive issue and the phone generally works great.
One annoying thing is that the Google Calendar widget doesn't update to the current day. If I click into it is highlights today, but the widget often shows that it's yesterday or the day before. Other calendar widgets update but I don't like them so much. I was kind of thinking that this may be to do with some odd interaction with some Chinese stuff, but it may be nothing to do with that.
Edit: I realise that I can root easily and delete the Chinese apps, but I'm a bit scared I may delete something fundamental and the phone may break!
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Dont worry about removing system apps. You will not break the phone doing this
Have you set the correct permissions in security app to the calendar?
I got a install-recovery.sh based TWRP so it is possible to flash the international version with a little bit of zip modifying.
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Do it at your own risk. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE AT BRICKED DEVICE OR BROKEN MODEM
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I got a install-recovery.sh based TWRP so it is possible to flash the international version with a little bit of zip modifying.
====WARNING====
Do it at your own risk. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE AT BRICKED DEVICE OR BROKEN MODEM
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Thanks, but this sounds a bit risky for someone like me. Even rooting and deleting apps may be risky for someone like me but I'll give that a go.
Can someone tell me what will happen with future Flyme updates if you root and delete some of the Chinese apps? Do they come back and have to be removed again? Thanks!
triplesilk said:
Can someone tell me what will happen with future Flyme updates if you root and delete some of the Chinese apps? Do they come back and have to be removed again? Thanks!
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Exactly, they come back
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tatsuyuki said:
I got a install-recovery.sh based TWRP so it is possible to flash the international version with a little bit of zip modifying.
====WARNING====
Do it at your own risk. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE AT BRICKED DEVICE OR BROKEN MODEM
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Hello, where can I found it?
thanks
iicc said:
Exactly, they come back
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Hello, where can I found it?
thanks
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Since you have Chinese version I'm assume you can use Chinese IM QQ.
I'll PM you the group number.
Sent from my MX4 Pro using Tapatalk
Would Anyone Like To Post Detailed Instructions On How To Flash The "U FIRMWARE"? .. Also (if possible) could someone include all the necessary files & give any details on the firmware (i.e. Pros or Cons).. I've seen it mentioned in a few other threads, with some people making claims that it's much smoother, also the root is more stable on that firmware. But I can't seem to find a dedicated thread on it. So if there's one out there post the link or feel free to comment instructions, any useful instructions will be added to the OP
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Would Anyone Like To Post Detailed Instructions On How To Flash The "U FIRMWARE"? .. Also (if possible) could someone include all the necessary files & give any details on the firmware (i.e. Pros or Cons).. I've seen it mentioned in a few other threads, with some people making claims that it's much smoother, also the root is more stable on that firmware. But I can't seem to find a dedicated thread on it. So if there's one out there post the link or feel free to comment instructions, any useful instructions will be added to the OP
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Hi, here's something from our friends with a Verizon s7 edge, they've written a step by step on how to flash the U firmware and what to do afterwards. What You and us t-mobile users need to flash is SM- G935U (TMO region) firmware which u can find on sammobile.com. Please read the instructions carefully and best of luck with flashing. Cheers!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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...What You and us t-mobile users need to flash is SM- G935U (TMO region) firmware which u can find on sammobile.com. ...[/url]
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Mine is model SM-G35T, would the T-Mobile USA version of SM-G935U still work with mine?
Thank you.
Namuna said:
Mine is model SM-G35T, would the T-Mobile USA version of SM-G935U still work with mine?
Thank you.
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Yeah it will but you need to find the right one on sammobile. The one for G9535T TMO region next to itself. The the rest of the procedure is the same as described in the post i shared. I will it leave it to you to do some research on your own and find the right files. Cheers!
Hey all, best place for U firmware is THEANDROIDSOUL.COM . they also have all other Samsung firmwares. So good flashing
Does it require root to flash U on the tmo variant?
Does it trip Knox?
Thanks
whittikins said:
Does it require root to flash U on the tmo variant?
Does it trip Knox?
Thanks
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Dont need root and won't trip Knox
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk
Magnifik81 said:
Hi, here's something from our friends with a Verizon s7 edge, they've written a step by step on how to flash the U firmware and what to do afterwards. What You and us t-mobile users need to flash is SM- G935U (TMO region) firmware which u can find on sammobile.com. Please read the instructions carefully and best of luck with flashing. Cheers!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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Keep in mind there's also a lot in here that doesn't pertain especially if you don't need root so be careful people, this as Mag says is for Verizon but the process is the same just make sure you have the T-Mobile files if on T-Mobile. You can download at SamMobile I have a SM-G935T which is now a G35U with the new modem APK1 and have wifi calling and VOLTE in my mobile network settings and ZERO bloat which is why U firmware is desired. It doesn't have any carrier bloat because it's not for any carrier so none have installed all their bloat so it's very fast. You will lose root and everything but can redo it and reroot also.. just make sure you're getting the right files and not flashing VZW on to T-Mobile etc etc. I ALMOST did then realized lol. I Got excited. I was never going to root so none if that mattered but I tried it and after all the suggested tweaks and fixed it still ran unacceptable for me so I'm not rooted at all now. Too buggy and too many weird FCs and errors/bugs so I factory rest and flashed U and new modem and my phone has never been faster even when rooted and CPU setting tweaked etc. (Too many bugs as stated)
Fas
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whittikins said:
Does it require root to flash U on the tmo variant?
Does it trip Knox?
Thanks
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No because you're flashing an official firmware not a rom. No root and won't trip Knox as other have reported. This is true for all variants since it's an official firmware.
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I know I'm replying to some old posts here. But just
re-ittirating what others have said since many are just now starting to do the whole U thing.
Fas
i have a guide on this forum look it up
faslane said:
Keep in mind there's also a lot in here that doesn't pertain especially if you don't need root so be careful people, this as Mag says is for Verizon but the process is the same just make sure you have the T-Mobile files if on T-Mobile. You can download at SamMobile I have a SM-G935T which is now a G35U with the new modem APK1 and have wifi calling and VOLTE in my mobile network settings and ZERO bloat which is why U firmware is desired. It doesn't have any carrier bloat because it's not for any carrier so none have installed all their bloat so it's very fast. You will lose root and everything but can redo it and reroot also.. just make sure you're getting the right files and not flashing VZW on to T-Mobile etc etc. I ALMOST did then realized lol. I Got excited. I was never going to root so none if that mattered but I tried it and after all the suggested tweaks and fixed it still ran unacceptable for me so I'm not rooted at all now. Too buggy and too many weird FCs and errors/bugs so I factory rest and flashed U and new modem and my phone has never been faster even when rooted and CPU setting tweaked etc. (Too many bugs as stated)
Fas
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No because you're flashing an official firmware not a rom. No root and won't trip Knox as other have reported. This is true for all variants since it's an official firmware.
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I know I'm replying to some old posts here. But just
re-ittirating what others have said since many are just now starting to do the whole U thing.
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Will Xposed work with no issues on this?
I'm currently rooted with Xposed installed , but the lag is driving me nuts even with all the tweaks
Izz14 said:
Will Xposed work with no issues on this?
I'm currently rooted with Xposed installed , but the lag is driving me nuts even with all the tweaks
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Prob not. Many people including me have done ALL of the post root modifying to make it run better when rooted with very little success. I tried every single post root method to try and get it stable and nothing made a difference and if it did it sure wasn't stable anyways. So bad that I Reodined the entire thing and started fresh and didn't root. The root is very unstable and simply not worth it. I don't need root for anything I care about anyway and my S7 Edge is plenty fast. and running the U firmware there's no bloat except like 2-3 apps which I can live with and that was one major reason to root anyway (to delete the bloat) so meh to root for me.... If you read back many have reported this. I don't need nor want root and when I saw how bad it ran I immediately re did it all. Now it's lightning fast, I get amazing LTE speeds because if the APK1 MODEM and I'm in one if the 319 cities supporting the 4x4 MIMO LTE that the APJ1 Takes advantage of. My LTE is faster than most people's wifi. So I recommend d regarding the Odin and forgetting about root. It's just too buggy and I'm by no way a noob. Been here fir 10 years so I know what I'm doing and I couldn't get it stable enough even applying every single post root suggestion. It ran like crap and wasn't even usable unfortunately. No offense to the root team whatsoever they achieved root and kudos to them it's just not established enough to be a daily driver sorry to say.
My latest LTE speed abiut 20 mins ago. Not wifi....LTE..LOL it's amazing if yoyre in T-Mobile and you're in one if the cities supporting it. I imagine everywhere in the US will sooner or later it most cities. It's relatively new but I'm getting speeds unheard of. Before this I was getting like 10 mbps download and 8 Mbps upload
Not it's more like 6p-70 and 40-70 depending in where in my city I am. It varies deoending on how close to towers and what not you are if course. But damn it's fast.. wow
nandroiduser said:
i have a guide on this forum look it up
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please quote the person you're replying to so we know who you're talking to. lol...it's a huge help! +1
Fas
is there a way to install this U firmware and then simply root it and not install all the other junk? I love it running U stock with the new modem because it HAULS ass, but I want to root so I can edit the build.prop and since you have to be rooted that's hay I ask. But the root causes all kinds of issues and post -root stuff needs to happen to get it even stable which none worked for me, a few did but it ran horrible so I immediately returned to stock and redid the U firmware. so is the something like a way to just root for file access only without it modifying anything else? I doubt it but don't know much abut the U firmware except it runs amazing until rooted at least from everything I'm reading. a couple peeps claim there's is running amazing even rooted but I have doubts...mine ran like total crap even after applying all the tweaks and kernel settings with Trickster and the like (which I know how to use very well and bought it and have owned and used it for years....any ideas? I want to edit the lcd from 640 to about 580 is all and don't want to root if it's going to bork everything up again...
TIA
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i've tried multiple times and it fails to flash. any ideas why?
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Hi -
I am a person that just has to have his phone rooted. Dont ask me why, but I do. And I love custom ROMS. Since I do not really see any custom ROMS for the S7 yet,
I will settle for just rooting my S7, I was hopping someone would be kind enough to point me to the correct files needed to ROOT my phone and maybe a small odin walkthrough.
Phone info:
Galaxy S7 SM-G935T 6.0.1
Baseband G935TUVU4APK1
Build Number MNB29M.G35TUVU4APK1
Also ... what about TWRP support ? I want to be able to nandroid backup. Is there a version of TWRP out yet for the S7 ?
Thanks all !!
faslane said:
please quote the person you're replying to so we know who you're talking to. lol...it's a huge help! +1
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Hi? Is it possible to downgrade to PB5 from the U firmware? I learnt latest stock got bootloader locked, so can't downgrade
faslane said:
is there a way to install this U firmware and then simply root it and not install all the other junk? I love it running U stock with the new modem because it HAULS ass, but I want to root so I can edit the build.prop and since you have to be rooted that's hay I ask. But the root causes all kinds of issues and post -root stuff needs to happen to get it even stable which none worked for me, a few did but it ran horrible so I immediately returned to stock and redid the U firmware. so is the something like a way to just root for file access only without it modifying anything else? I doubt it but don't know much abut the U firmware except it runs amazing until rooted at least from everything I'm reading. a couple peeps claim there's is running amazing even rooted but I have doubts...mine ran like total crap even after applying all the tweaks and kernel settings with Trickster and the like (which I know how to use very well and bought it and have owned and used it for years....any ideas? I want to edit the lcd from 640 to about 580 is all and don't want to root if it's going to bork everything up again...
TIA
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Follow the instructions in the O.P. of the post-root issues *exactly*. Don't skip anything and don't add anything. Trickster is not listed in it. I followed it exactly and my rooted U just plain smokes!
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Thibor69 said:
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Since I do not really see any custom ROMS for the S7 yet
Also ... what about TWRP support ? I want to be able to nandroid backup. Is there a version of TWRP out yet for the S7 ?
Thanks all !!
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The answer to both of these is that since the bootloader is locked, you can't install custom recoveries which makes custom Roms a lot harder (but not impossible!) There's two that are in the Roms subforum (TEK and Echoe) but I've personally found stock U firmware + root to be the fastest/most stable.
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Follow the instructions in the O.P. of the post-root issues *exactly*. Don't skip anything and don't add anything. Trickster is not listed in it. I followed it exactly and my rooted U just plain smokes!
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The answer to both of these is that since the bootloader is locked, you can't install custom recoveries which makes custom Roms a lot harder (but not impossible!) There's two that are in the Roms subforum (TEK and Echoe) but I've personally found stock U firmware + root to be the fastest/most stable.
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I'm not rooted at all now you realize correct?
Ty,!! +1
Fas
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jazzdglass said:
Hi? Is it possible to downgrade to PB5 from the U firmware? I learnt latest stock got bootloader locked, so can't downgrade
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Honestly I don't know. Haven't tried. U firmware smokes sonI wouldn't want to anyway lol. Maybe someone else knows
Fas
The bootloader's are all still locked so not sure that'd matter but I couldn't say.
Fas
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Thibor69 said:
Hi -
I am a person that just has to have his phone rooted. Dont ask me why, but I do. And I love custom ROMS. Since I do not really see any custom ROMS for the S7 yet,
I will settle for just rooting my S7, I was hopping someone would be kind enough to point me to the correct files needed to ROOT my phone and maybe a small odin walkthrough.
Phone info:
Galaxy S7 SM-G935T 6.0.1
Baseband G935TUVU4APK1
Build Number MNB29M.G35TUVU4APK1
Also ... what about TWRP support ? I want to be able to nandroid backup. Is there a version of TWRP out yet for the S7 ?
Thanks all !!
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Is your reason for "have to have root" for a specific reason or no? This root us really laggy and buggy as hell so if I were you I wouldn't do it. There's no Roms really. Well two I think but it's going to be more if a headache than the benefit of root. No one "has" to have root. What do you need that's so important by rooting. That's silly....
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Dbzadct said:
i've tried multiple times and it fails to flash. any ideas why?
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What fails,? What happens? Details...which files did you use from where and what fails at what spot in the process?
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Dbzadct said:
i've tried multiple times and it fails to flash. any ideas why?
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Did you flash the home CSC or non home?
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Thibor69 said:
Hi -
I am a person that just has to have his phone rooted. Dont ask me why, but I do. And I love custom ROMS. Since I do not really see any custom ROMS for the S7 yet,
I will settle for just rooting my S7, I was hopping someone would be kind enough to point me to the correct files needed to ROOT my phone and maybe a small odin walkthrough.
Phone info:
Galaxy S7 SM-G935T 6.0.1
Baseband G935TUVU4APK1
Build Number MNB29M.G35TUVU4APK1
Also ... what about TWRP support ? I want to be able to nandroid backup. Is there a version of TWRP out yet for the S7 ?
Thanks all !!
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No two. Locked boitloader still so no way to install twrp.
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Dbzadct said:
i've tried multiple times and it fails to flash. any ideas why?
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Please provide more info what phone are you flashing. Where did you get the files, are you flashing the home CSC or other one what's exactly happening. Fail is too vague to help you fix.
jazzdglass said:
Hi? Is it possible to downgrade to PB5 from the U firmware? I learnt latest stock got bootloader locked, so can't downgrade
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I'm not sure bud. I LOVE the U firmware and the APK1 modem for Tmobile have made my LTE VERY fast and the U firmware as well with ZERO bloat. I wouldn't downgrade anyway but can't answer your question, I simply don't know. Are you on ATT or something? I haven't heard of that firmware even...but I've been on Tmobile for about 6 years or so...
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What fails,? What happens? Details...which files did you use from where and what fails at what spot in the process?
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Did you flash the home CSC or non home?
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No two. Locked boitloader still so no way to install twrp.
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Please provide more info what phone are you flashing. Where did you get the files, are you flashing the home CSC or other one what's exactly happening. Fail is too vague to help you fix.[/QUOTE]
sorry rookie mistake, i was on latest update for the Tmo version, i flashed the Home CSC, it started the first few steps and then got that error. this is the firmware i was using TMB-G935UUEU2APEH-2-160614112610
Has anyone been successful with rooting the Canadian variant using SamPWND method?
I've been too busy at work to try myself up to this point but would like to root and use the XAC or CHR CSC firmware for the system.img.ext4.
This has been asked in the SamPWND root post but answers are vague at best.
I am too is eager to root my s8 sm-g950w from Rogers, I don't care about unlocking the bootloader or custom roms or any in-depth customisation, I'm fine with Samsung's skin. I just want root access to use things like "freedom" for in app purchases or "gameguardian" and other apps that benefit from root.
Hope there is a method soon
Same here I am also wondering if there is a root for the Canadian version of the s8. And maybe sometime a boot loader unlock as well
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So apparently it's the same procedure as the 950u version I'm going to try it on mine soon and I'll let youkbkw if it works or not
It is a sm-g950u. Look at the fine print on the lower back of your phone.
sorry that is what i mean to say sm-g950u but im trying this for the sm-g950w with telus as the carrier
The actual root method (SamPWND) will work but whether I can use the Canadian firmware is what I'm wondering. I don't want to use the 950U or U1.
I'm going to try but it'll be another week before I'm home and can do it.
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The actual root method (SamPWND) will work but whether I can use the Canadian firmware is what I'm wondering. I don't want to use the 950U or U1.
I'm going to try but it'll be another week before I'm home and can do it.
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I tried. Doesn't work with Telus system IMG.
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Same here I am also wondering if there is a root for the Canadian version of the s8. And maybe sometime a boot loader unlock as well
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So apparently it's the same procedure as the 950u version I'm going to try it on mine soon and I'll let youkbkw if it works or not
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Did you manage to get the root working?
(Damn dident see the message that it does not work)
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I tried. Doesn't work with Telus system IMG.
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Thanks for letting me know. Just downloaded the Telus firmware and have been thinking about giving it a go. Will probably break down and use a US firmware at some point here. I thought I had made my peace with not having root but seeing that people have Xposed working too is pushing me over the edge to try. Not that keen on 80% battery though. Got spoiled by the battery life on my Pixel XL before it died and find I have to charge my S8 quite a bit more with fully working battery.
Hi all. Yeh the telus image did not work for me. Either. What I ended up doing to still have root is not to flash the image with flash fire. Basicly after I got super su on my phone I stopped
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Hi all. Yeh the telus image did not work for me. Either. What I ended up doing to still have root is not to flash the image with flash fire. Basicly after I got super su on my phone I stopped
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Interesting... Let us know if it works well. In the root thread OP it says that might not be stable or smooth
Yeh it works fairly well. In my oppinion. Only issue is chrome does this weird thing it's hard to explain but it does not crash.
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Yeh it works fairly well. In my oppinion. Only issue is chrome does this weird thing it's hard to explain but it does not crash.
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What kind of issues do you have after rooting?? Everything all good just following the guide?
Yeh I unrooted yesterday because it was to glitchy for me some apps I use like air audio did not work well and a few others. and like I said earlier the telus firmware gave that locked phone error so i kept the modified firmware on it overall I don't recommend if you are given that error and using just the modified firmware. and on top of it the 80% battery was a issue also.
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Reechings said:
Interesting... Let us know if it works well. In the root thread OP it says that might not be stable or smooth
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You were right it's glitchy and not very stable
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Yeh I unrooted yesterday because it was to glitchy for me some apps I use like air audio did not work well and a few others. and like I said earlier the telus firmware gave that locked phone error so i kept the modified firmware on it overall I don't recommend if you are given that error and using just the modified firmware. and on top of it the 80% battery was a issue also.
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You were right it's glitchy and not very stable
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My understanding is that we can use the 950U1 firmware to do the second method where root is more stable but I haven't tried it yet.
So your saying we just need to wait for another method?? Glitchy root isn't worth it. Sounds like there's way too many issues not to mention it being too unstable
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So your saying we just need to wait for another method?? Glitchy root isn't worth it. Sounds like there's way too many issues not to mention it being too unstable
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What's wrong with using the U1 firmware for flashing the second part?
It's an unbranded/unbloated version which has all the US and Canada frequencies.
You can dial *#243203855# (or make a shortcut to the activity Preconfig with ShortcutMaster) and select XAA or XAC then select "Do not change QA" which will lock in the CSC settings permanently without switching based on the inserted sim.
As far as waiting for another method, probably not a good idea since the US root took months and many devs to come alive.
If you do Part 2 with the U1 firmware it shouldn't be too glitchy. The 80% battery remains. There's a fix for the green screen issue.
I'm not sure what is lost by switching to US firmware from the Canadian firmware, if anything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/root-canadian-s8-sm-g955w-variants-t3680497
Im with rogers. The only issue i seem to have noticed is. There is u.s. options. In settings. An xac is showing when in download mode rather than rwc like it originally was. Also bixby an samsung translation seems to not be working . I think im going to try to flash the csc file for xac from sammobile an see if that fixes any issues (radio issues)
I dont think it has anything ti do wit csc. Just checked nuff samsung apps. Heres the issue i think with some of the apps from samsung. (Samsung root security)
Root https://imgur.com/gallery/ScXsQ
iAmChump said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/root-canadian-s8-sm-g955w-variants-t3680497
Im with rogers. The only issue i seem to have noticed is. There is u.s. options. In settings. An xac is showing when in download mode rather than rwc like it originally was. Also bixby an samsung translation seems to not be working . I think im going to try to flash the csc file for xac from sammobile an see if that fixes any issues (radio issues)
I dont think it has anything ti do wit csc. Just checked nuff samsung apps. Heres the issue i think with some of the apps from samsung. (Samsung root security)
Root https://imgur.com/gallery/ScXsQ
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Hi
Getting luck with rooting Rogers s8 ??? (G950w) i try getting info but theres no clean explication for us