i'm trying to root an sm-g900a (at&t) that i recently bought. it currently has stock/official 4.4.2 and NG3 baseband/build. towelroot doesn't work. i downloaded the NCE build from sammobile and tried to flash with Odin but that doesn't work either because apparently the bootloader is locked (SW REV CHECK FAIL: [ABOOT]FUSED 2 > BINARY 1)
sounds like this guy had some success, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/q-help-please-sm-g900a-t3041375
but he didn't share what he did.
i need to root this evil phone
going to try the instructions in this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
sweet the instructions in this thread worked:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
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I recently got an AT&T Galaxy S 4 I337 from a friend and I'm trying to root it. I've seen a few blog and forum posts and it seems like there are multiple versions of the galaxy s 4 floating around like a Canadian version and stuff. How do I know which version I have and whats the easiest way to do it?
My searching led me here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
I tried the [ROOT[RECOVERY] Loki + TWRP + Motochopper CASUAL way of rooting and it didn't work. The java script runs and everything but my phone's rom is blocking it for security reasons (gives a notification in tray). I've looked around in the settings to disable it but I couldnt find anything, it only wants you to update it. Debugging has been enabled too.
Coming from the US, I don't think it would be a Canadian model. And the I337 & I337M Users post claims that their way won't work on the AT&T I337 MF3 version or something which is why I'm skeptical to even try it.
So where do I go from here? What have I been doing wrong? I've been looking for an pre-rooted odin version which usually exist (how I rooted my S2 i7700) but i can't find any.
What is your baseband in the about phone?
Latest info is available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
jmjoyas said:
What is your baseband in the about phone?
Latest info is available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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MK2. Which I just figured out is the bootlocked version of the phone unless you use safestrap. The main problem is I can't install a custom recovery and flash my rom without root access... and all the methods of getting it rooted aren't working.
Saferoot works on MK2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I would try saferoot, kingo root (These two should work on mk2) towel root should work as well.
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
I got as far as getting the device rooted and the safestrap kernel installed. It says these are the steps to installing a new rom:
"For MK2 Base Users (never took NB1 OTA)
Files you will need before starting:
ON EXTSDCARD...
-- Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk from here
-- ROM Install Zip (check ROM notes... may need to replace updater-script)
-- MK2-Deadly-Venom-Kitkat-Magic-Tool.rar from Kitkat Magic Tool Version 2 -- MLD/MK2-safestrap kit
-- mldmodules.zip extracted from MLD/MK2-safestrap kit
-- UPDATE-SuperSU.apk-v1.93.zip from here
ON COMPUTER...
-- Odin 3.09 and files from MLD Odin Files folder from MLD/MK2-safestrap kit"
Source here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52030326
There's a list of safestrap approved roms and shoshock is one of them (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468860).
I'll follow the instructions exactly (install rom, install MDLmodules, and install updated the superSU.zip. But after I reboot, I get a very vibrant glitched out screen, filled of pink and blue neon artifacts. I think I have the odin files they are referencing to at the end but everytime you install something through odin it reboots so I can't install all of them before it freezes.
aspen1135 said:
I got as far as getting the device rooted and the safestrap kernel installed. It says these are the steps to installing a new rom:
"For MK2 Base Users (never took NB1 OTA)
Files you will need before starting:
ON EXTSDCARD...
-- Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk from here
-- ROM Install Zip (check ROM notes... may need to replace updater-script)
-- MK2-Deadly-Venom-Kitkat-Magic-Tool.rar from Kitkat Magic Tool Version 2 -- MLD/MK2-safestrap kit
-- mldmodules.zip extracted from MLD/MK2-safestrap kit
-- UPDATE-SuperSU.apk-v1.93.zip from here
ON COMPUTER...
-- Odin 3.09 and files from MLD Odin Files folder from MLD/MK2-safestrap kit"
Source here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52030326
There's a list of safestrap approved roms and shoshock is one of them (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468860).
I'll follow the instructions exactly (install rom, install MDLmodules, and install updated the superSU.zip. But after I reboot, I get a very vibrant glitched out screen, filled of pink and blue neon artifacts. I think I have the odin files they are referencing to at the end but everytime you install something through odin it reboots so I can't install all of them before it freezes.
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Just load them all up at once. It will let you put them in each slot and flash all.
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I am having difficulties in rooting my device. Tried several types of root for couple of days, non worked. Now I need some help.
SM-G7102
JELLY BEAN 4.3
Baseband version:G7102ZTUANG1
Kernal version: 3.4.0.2812015
Build number: JLS36C.G7102ZTUANL1
I have tried so far on Odin:
CF-Autoroot
Philz Touch
Both returned successful, but when root checking done it says not rooted.
USB Debug, Unknown sources, PC drivers for Samsung all have been checked and setup.
When I tried to flash SuperSU-v2.46, it says "Failed to verify whole-file signature"(i guess this is due to unrooted device)
Please help.
Solved!
Very strange, I manage to download a firmware from sammobile, which has different PDA & CSC numbers but same model and update my device with Android 4.4.2. using Odin.
I then go on to flash CF Root and it was successful.
So, in my opinion, firmware update will simply clear existing ROM and update with new one which will be able to root. People with rooting difficulties may try this technique.
As the Title states I have been trying to flash to Lollipop using the thread Update to lollipop and keep root using Flashfire app. I have downloaded and followed the procedure (yes I am rooted and confirmed with RootBasic) with it failing.
What happens is I load the files in order stated per the guide hit the lightning bolt, does the reboot and then gives error no command and then sits at stock flash update where you can either reboot, flash file or few other choices. I have tried numerous times with each time same result. What is going wrong? As I stated on am on MK2 firmware with ATT update frozen so not sure why this is. When put in download mode I confirm Knox 0 and Offical software with it having 0x30 for bootloader. Any suggestions or should I ODIN update but with what?
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As the Title states I have been trying to flash to Lollipop using the thread Update to lollipop and keep root using Flashfire app. I have downloaded and followed the procedure (yes I am rooted and confirmed with RootBasic) with it failing.
What happens is I load the files in order stated per the guide hit the lightning bolt, does the reboot and then gives error no command and then sits at stock flash update where you can either reboot, flash file or few other choices. I have tried numerous times with each time same result. What is going wrong? As I stated on am on MK2 firmware with ATT update frozen so not sure why this is. When put in download mode I confirm Knox 0 and Offical software with it having 0x30 for bootloader. Any suggestions or should I ODIN update but with what?
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We just discovered this morning on the Vz S4 that FF does not function properly on their MK2(4.2) firmware which is likely also the issue here. You will first need to update to KitKat using the following file then root with towel root before updating to 5.0: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358548937
Before I proceed to KitKat with file linked to is there a guide to properly performing this and then rooting? I will update from MK2 to NB 1 then I need to root, then do the FlashFire and Lollipop undate. I see the guide to use ODIN but then I will have to root I also have not used towel root either so any guide would be awesome. This should not change KNOX either correct (although I guess it does not matter since I am long out of warranty)?
I want to have a clear understanding of procedure so I don't brick the phone! I have not used ODIN before since I haven't really done much rooting other than when I first got the replacement phone last year
I'd suggest [GUIDE]Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Installing Safestrap by guut13, and of course [How-To] Update to I337_OC3 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot (4/7/2015) by muniz_ri for rooted Lollipop. Look in the I337 General forum for both.
Thanks Creepyncrawly and muniz_ri for both of your help it was easy to update from MK2 for this noob!
Ok I followed the guide and did update to stock nb1 and rooted, used towel root and then used flashfire to Lollipop and all seems to be working (I still am in process of setting phone up but it is running lollipop).
Since this is oc3 rooted is there anything else I have to do such as freeze att update? Anything else I should do right away?
Flashing the NK1 firmware onto a T537V with OG1 installed results in an error at aboot.mbn.
On the boot screen i get,
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 3 > Binary 2.
my guess is that this is not possible without a modified aboot.
anyone had any luck with this?
thank you.
I don't think there is any development on this device. We can only root with king root. Now if any one pointed us to a good guide on what to debloat or even if we can install a romantic from a different device that what would be great? So in a nutshell we probably can't downgrade
So I just got my Samsung Galaxy S5 from AT&T, it's unlocked, but it's running Android 4.4.2... And Odin won't flash to Lollipop, What the heck am I supposed to do?
I followed this guide: [HOW TO][ALL VARIANTS][19/11/ Gain root, custom recovery
I downloaded these Odin files: Official Odin Lollipop 5.1.1 100% work
I even tried these: Stock 4.4.2 files
And I'm using Odin3_v3.10.6
All of Odin's attempts have failed, and so I'm stuck with 4.4.2, unless someone else knows a way to force it to upgrade somehow?
4.4.2 KitKat
I made an error when I typed up the post, but cannot edit the title. But everything else in the initial post is correct.