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[q] upgraded my samsung galaxy y5360b firmware with kies - can no longer root it!!

Hi, I'm no expert when it comes to smartphones and stuff, but I have a problem and I need some professional help. I have an old Samsung Galaxy Y S5360B. I got it from a friend, and it was rooted (had superuser installed). Recently the phone requested me a software update. Tried to do it with the phone and after rebooting a message appeared that it wasn't able to do the upgrade, that I had to try with Kies.
So I performed the firmaware upgrade via Kies, but when the phone rebooted, Superuser was gone and the phone is not rooted anymore.
I tried to root it again with several methods I found on the internet without success (framroot, update.zip, etc etc) but it just won't work.
If someone could help me or knows what to do do successfully root my phone again I will appreciate. Remember I am no expert in such matters so I need a "dummies" step by step procedure. Thanks a lot.
This is my phone data
SAMSUNG GALAXY Y GT5360B
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseban Version S5360BUTME1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7
Build Number GINGERBREAD.UTME2
Latest firmware (upgraded with Kies) PDA:ME2/PHONE:ME1/CSC:MC1 (ZVV).

The 5360B is a varient from Brazil
The problem you have is that most root zips here do a build.prop check and dont include the B varient in the script so it will fail
You have two options
You can flash any standard 5360 firmware from my firmware thread (at top of 5360 dev section or link in signature)
Or you can try flashing my root zip in cwm with system mounted as it doesnt check the build.prop- http://d-h.st/kFt

jrdd15 said:
Hi, I'm no expert when it comes to smartphones and stuff, but I have a problem and I need some professional help. I have an old Samsung Galaxy Y S5360B. I got it from a friend, and it was rooted (had superuser installed). Recently the phone requested me a software update. Tried to do it with the phone and after rebooting a message appeared that it wasn't able to do the upgrade, that I had to try with Kies.
So I performed the firmaware upgrade via Kies, but when the phone rebooted, Superuser was gone and the phone is not rooted anymore.
I tried to root it again with several methods I found on the internet without success (framroot, update.zip, etc etc) but it just won't work.
If someone could help me or knows what to do do successfully root my phone again I will appreciate. Remember I am no expert in such matters so I need a "dummies" step by step procedure. Thanks a lot.
This is my phone data
SAMSUNG GALAXY Y GT5360B
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseban Version S5360BUTME1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7
Build Number GINGERBREAD.UTME2
Latest firmware (upgraded with Kies) PDA:ME2/PHONE:ME1/CSC:MC1 (ZVV).
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try flashing another firmware thru odin.. then root
-download odin 1.85 search it here in the forums or google it.
-install the samsung drivers, I guess you already have the kies installed so skip this step
Download an s5360 firmware here
-extract the firmware you downloaded
-you will find 3 tar.md5 files (pda,modem,csc)
-get your phone and reboot to download mode by pressing Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button all at the same time
-hit volume up
-connect your phone to your PC
-open odin 1.85
-the first box at the ID:COM must turn yellow if odin detected your phone
-click pda button and browse to your downloaded pda tar file
-click phone button and browse to your downloaded modem tar file
-click csc button and browse to your downloaded csc tar file
-DO NOT TICK ANY CHECK BOXES LEAVE THE OPTIONS AS IT IS
-DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THE PIT
-hit start
-then wait
-phone will reboot
-if you're stuck at the samsung logo (bootloop) don't worry
-take the battery out
-boot to recovery by pressing volume up + home button + power button all at the same time
-use volume keys to navigate
-do a wipe data/factory reset
-reboot your phone
then try rooting it again..

Thanks for the quick answers, I will try your solutions as soon as I can and will let you know how it goes!!

[SM-A5100] Need help/tips on rooting device

My friend overseas recently got the new Galaxy A5 (SM-A5100) from China and asked me for some help rooting her device and installing the google play store.
Unfortunately I've never used any Android devices before so this is a whole "first timer" situation and would gladly like some help in understanding the best and least risky process for rooting this device.
This is more or less what I know at this point after hours of searching online:
1) CF-Auto-Root is probably the easiest tool for someone with no experience rooting.
2) Unfortunately a CF-Auto-Root for this model has not been made yet.
3) The boot and recover images from the firmware are required to make the CF-Auto-Root.
I think I found the version of the firmware from samsung-firmware.org and have extracted the image files. Hopefully this source is credible. I'll upload the files later using mega if that's fine?
[NOTE: so apparently I can't post links yet since this is my first post, welp. Will update later or try to PM it instead if that works.]
Here's the information that I have from my friend's device:
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Model#: SM-A5100
Android Version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Kernel version: 3.10.49-6418683 (Mon Dec 14 18:59:12 KST 2015)
Build#: LMY47X.A5100ZCU1AOL5
And here's the information about the firmware I have according to the download page mentioned earlier:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy A5
Model: SM-A5100
PDA Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
CSC Version: A5100CHC1AOL5
PHONE Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Region: CHC
Country: China (Open China)
Build Date: 14.12.2015
Changelist: 6418683
OS: Lollipop
OS Version: 5.1.1
Is there any other information I need to get to request the CF-Auto-Root and how/where might I find it? Or am I completely going about this the wrong way?
Thanks in advance!

You can try the kingroot app. http://www.kingroot.net/wap

You can indeed try kingroot, just tried it without luck..

Any luck? I just got my A5 (2016) and I desperately need to root!

mbsilver said:
My friend overseas recently got the new Galaxy A5 (SM-A5100) from China and asked me for some help rooting her device and installing the google play store.
Unfortunately I've never used any Android devices before so this is a whole "first timer" situation and would gladly like some help in understanding the best and least risky process for rooting this device.
This is more or less what I know at this point after hours of searching online:
1) CF-Auto-Root is probably the easiest tool for someone with no experience rooting.
2) Unfortunately a CF-Auto-Root for this model has not been made yet.
3) The boot and recover images from the firmware are required to make the CF-Auto-Root.
I think I found the version of the firmware from samsung-firmware.org and have extracted the image files. Hopefully this source is credible. I'll upload the files later using mega if that's fine?
[NOTE: so apparently I can't post links yet since this is my first post, welp. Will update later or try to PM it instead if that works.]
Here's the information that I have from my friend's device:
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Model#: SM-A5100
Android Version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Kernel version: 3.10.49-6418683 (Mon Dec 14 18:59:12 KST 2015)
Build#: LMY47X.A5100ZCU1AOL5
And here's the information about the firmware I have according to the download page mentioned earlier:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy A5
Model: SM-A5100
PDA Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
CSC Version: A5100CHC1AOL5
PHONE Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Region: CHC
Country: China (Open China)
Build Date: 14.12.2015
Changelist: 6418683
OS: Lollipop
OS Version: 5.1.1
Is there any other information I need to get to request the CF-Auto-Root and how/where might I find it? Or am I completely going about this the wrong way?
Thanks in advance!
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Check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series/general/root-cf-autoroot-galaxy-a5-sm-5100-t3438117

hope this helps
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root. However if your sole purpose of rooting the device is to install Google services on it , then there is no need.
A5 2016 has many version and varies depending on the country it is being released . The SM-A5100 phone kit is the A5 2016 version release for Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
Since your friend purchased the phone from Mainland China, the Phone will be configured without Google in it as Google Services are not allowed at that Country. The good thing is that you don't need to root the Phone in order to install Google Services . All you need to do is download a Stock Samsung Firmware for SM-A5100 that is configured for HKG.
Take note, you need to flash the stock Firmware configured for HKG and not for Mainland China. I can see from your post that you have downloaded the Firmware for Mainland China?
These are the things you need :
1. Stock Firmware for SM-A5100 configured for HKG SAR
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. ODIN Flash Tool
I assume that you already know how to flash a Samsung devise using the ODIN Flash tool , if not here are the basis steps
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Run Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect the phone and wait Odin detects it.
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA , insure re-partition option is NOT ticked
Click the start button and wait for the process to finish .
This should work as I have gone thru the same process .
All the best

kristiantenerife said:
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root.
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Did you even read the thread above? [emoji54]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3438117

hello
kristiantenerife said:
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root. However if your sole purpose of rooting the device is to install Google services on it , then there is no need.
A5 2016 has many version and varies depending on the country it is being released . The SM-A5100 phone kit is the A5 2016 version release for Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
Since your friend purchased the phone from Mainland China, the Phone will be configured without Google in it as Google Services are not allowed at that Country. The good thing is that you don't need to root the Phone in order to install Google Services . All you need to do is download a Stock Samsung Firmware for SM-A5100 that is configured for HKG.
Take note, you need to flash the stock Firmware configured for HKG and not for Mainland China. I can see from your post that you have downloaded the Firmware for Mainland China?
These are the things you need :
1. Stock Firmware for SM-A5100 configured for HKG SAR
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. ODIN Flash Tool
I assume that you already know how to flash a Samsung devise using the ODIN Flash tool , if not here are the basis steps
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Run Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect the phone and wait Odin detects it.
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA , insure re-partition option is NOT ticked
Click the start button and wait for the process to finish .
This should work as I have gone thru the same process .
All the best
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Settings always stop. I can't open it.

Hope this helps:
I'm not responsible for you doing something wrong...
Make sure you download the correct stuff...
Warranty WILL void during flashing (samsung KNOX will get triggered :/ )
Needed:
1. Download odin on pc
2. Get the latest twrp recovery (or cwm) for that specific device
3. Download the universal root package down below (this package can be used for any device and will install supersu itself...)
Process:
1. Copy the supersu update zip package to your phone's storage
2. Enter download/odin mode
3. Startup odin and connect your phone to your pc (I recommend using the original usb cable you got with the device ?)
4. You should see a text in the odin log saying "added"
5. Add the twrp package in the AP slot in odin
6. Go to options in odin and deselect auto reboot
7. Hit start
8. It should start and on your phone you should see downloading
9. When done immediately reboot your phone into recovery (or your phone will delete twrp and replace it with the original again... thanks samsung ?)
10. Click install and search for the supersu package (INSTALL IT) (DON'T LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE)
11. After installing reboot system and you are done

Dylan Hameleers said:
Hope this helps:
I'm not responsible for you doing something wrong...
Make sure you download the correct stuff...
Warranty WILL void during flashing (samsung KNOX will get triggered :/ )
Needed:
1. Download odin on pc
2. Get the latest twrp recovery (or cwm) for that specific device
3. Download the universal root package down below (this package can be used for any device and will install supersu itself...)
Process:
1. Copy the supersu update zip package to your phone's storage
2. Enter download/odin mode
3. Startup odin and connect your phone to your pc (I recommend using the original usb cable you got with the device ?)
4. You should see a text in the odin log saying "added"
5. Add the twrp package in the AP slot in odin
6. Go to options in odin and deselect auto reboot
7. Hit start
8. It should start and on your phone you should see downloading
9. When done immediately reboot your phone into recovery (or your phone will delete twrp and replace it with the original again... thanks samsung ?)
10. Click install and search for the supersu package (INSTALL IT) (DON'T LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE)
11. After installing reboot system and you are done
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Sorry for not including the package of the supersu binary there... here it is ???

kristiantenerife said:
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root. However if your sole purpose of rooting the device is to install Google services on it , then there is no need.
A5 2016 has many version and varies depending on the country it is being released . The SM-A5100 phone kit is the A5 2016 version release for Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
Since your friend purchased the phone from Mainland China, the Phone will be configured without Google in it as Google Services are not allowed at that Country. The good thing is that you don't need to root the Phone in order to install Google Services . All you need to do is download a Stock Samsung Firmware for SM-A5100 that is configured for HKG.
Take note, you need to flash the stock Firmware configured for HKG and not for Mainland China. I can see from your post that you have downloaded the Firmware for Mainland China?
These are the things you need :
1. Stock Firmware for SM-A5100 configured for HKG SAR
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. ODIN Flash Tool
I assume that you already know how to flash a Samsung devise using the ODIN Flash tool , if not here are the basis steps
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Run Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect the phone and wait Odin detects it.
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA , insure re-partition option is NOT ticked
Click the start button and wait for the process to finish .
This should work as I have gone thru the same process .
All the best
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Please I have a Samsung A5 2016 with Chinese mainland firmware but with Android 6.0.1 Will this method still work?? ?

HOW TO ROOT Samsung A5 (2016)

I have Samsung galaxy A5, SM-A510FD Running Android 5.1.1 and baseband version A510FXXU1APA3, How to root this my phone?

paper.curly said:
I have Samsung galaxy A5, SM-A510FD Running Android 5.1.1 and baseband version A510FXXU1APA3, How to root this my phone?
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You need to look in the development section.
Also the answer is on this very page.

paper.curly said:
I have Samsung galaxy A5, SM-A510FD Running Android 5.1.1 and baseband version A510FXXU1APA3, How to root this my phone?
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did you try flashing cf-auto-root packages with Odin?

paper.curly said:
I have Samsung galaxy A5, SM-A510FD Running Android 5.1.1 and baseband version A510FXXU1APA3, How to root this my phone?
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The installation file to download to and Root Recovery:
Recovery-TWRP-3.0 (download for reasons not unzip)http://forum.xda-developers.com/sam.../twrp-3-0-0-0-galaxy-a52016-sm-a510f-t3313781
SuperSU-Root (download leave no decompression)https://download.chainfire.eu/921/SuperSU
Odin 3.10.7 -
Download software decompression will see Father Odin download Stock Rom for Galaxy A5 (SM-A510F / FD) in case errors are reset
https://samsungvn.com/threads/root-...-phien-ban-2016-sm-a510f-fd-exynos7580.14988/
NOTE:
This is a test build and requires a tester who knows how to flash with Odin and recover if required.
It may boot it may not, it sometimes takes a few tries to get the configuration right as I don't own this device.
If it doesn't boot take close note of what happens and describe in detail.
FLASHING CUSTOM STUFF VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. THIS WILL TRIP THE KNOX FLAG.
Install:
Flash with Odin 3.10.7 using the AP slot.
Uncheck Auto-reboot.
Reboot to recovery immediately after flashing using POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN, as soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
TWRP should now boot.

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out in India

Dear All,
An update all are waiting for....
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out in India.
Check this link..
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/23443...ougat-update-starts-rolling-out-in-india.html

But i have Rooted my C9 Pro Hk ? how would i get Nougat Update ? ?

Just download the firmware from Sammobile & flash it through Odin.
That should update it.
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Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.12.7
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v3.12.7
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes..
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I m not Responsible if you brick your phone.
Please do it at your own Risk.
All the Best..

that is not a good news .. while orio arrived at many phones now we get nougat .. ?
by the way it is known that mid range phones from samsung get only 2 major updates .. and now we lost one chance to go further
they could go straight to Orio and skip nougat .. thay is frustraiting .

Pariki said:
Just download the firmware from Sammobile & flash it through Odin.
That should update it.
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Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.12.7
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v3.12.7
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes..
=========
I m not Responsible if you brick your phone.
Please do it at your own Risk.
All the Best..
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@Pariki i have downloaded the firmware and extracted the zip file for the odin but there is a confusion in my mind after extracted the firmware because there is a 2 CSC Files in a firmware one is CSC_ZZH_C9000 and second is HOME_CSC_ZZH_C9000 which CSC file should i have to upload in Odin CSC button ? ? ?

Maria D'cruzz said:
@Pariki i have downloaded the firmware and extracted the zip file for the odin but there is a confusion in my mind after extracted the firmware because there is a 2 CSC Files in a firmware one is CSC_ZZH_C9000 and second is HOME_CSC_ZZH_C9000 which CSC file should i have to upload in Odin CSC button ?
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You should select Home_CSC for new versions of Odin.
Check the screenshot or Google for difference between Odin versions.

I got upgraded my C9 Pro with Android 7.1.1. And now I found a weird problem that, only Media sound is not coming in headphones. I could hear ringtones, messages tone in headphones. But only music, YouTube audios.. Can't be heard in headphones. But all sounds are heard in mobile speaker. Do anyone else face the same problem and appreciate solution ideas.

The OTA update has been rolled out for C9 PRO (SM-C9000) users. Just a few minor updates I think. Not a big update. ?

Pariki said:
Just download the firmware from Sammobile & flash it through Odin.
That should update it.
=========
I m not Responsible if you brick your phone.
Please do it at your own Risk.
All the Best..
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Hello, Is the India Firmware compatible with C9000? I wish to run the Nougat Firmware on this variant.

Paul_Days said:
Hello, Is the India Firmware compatible with C9000? I wish to run the Nougat Firmware on this variant.
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Plz try this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/c9-pro/development/rom-prism-barebone-v1-t3702912
I can see that it works on C9000 also. The screenshots clearly say that the Rom is compatible with yours.
Try at your own risk.

Method of installing the Official Android 8.0 on your S7 Edge/S7 (SM-G935F/SM-G930F)

To install it, simply download the firmware file from the official Samsung firmware section link that is given below and then use this new version of Odin that you can download from XDA.
Here are the link:
Oreo Firmware for S7 Edge (SM-G935F):*
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/...U2ERD5/217550/
Oreo Firmware for S7 (SM-G930F):
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/...U2ERD5/217727/
Odin Version 3.13.1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...o-fws-t3755957
Download the firmware as based on the model number of your device (i.e. SM-G935F / SM-G930F) and download the odin file.
Turn on your device in download mode and then connect to your PC. Run the Odin and select the based on the sections given in it (i.e. BL, AP, CP and HomeCSC).
After selecting these files click on the start button and let it complete. After completion your device will restart several time and you are done with installing the Official Oreo on your device that won't trigger the knox.
Enjoy!

MisterX01X said:
To install it, simply download the firmware file from the official Samsung firmware section link that is given below and then use this new version of Odin that you can download from XDA.
Here are the link:
Oreo Firmware for S7 Edge (SM-G935F):*
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/...U2ERD5/217550/
Oreo Firmware for S7 (SM-G930F):
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/...U2ERD5/217727/
Odin Version 3.13.1:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...o-fws-t3755957
Download the firmware as based on the model number of your device (i.e. SM-G935F / SM-G930F) and download the odin file.
Turn on your device in download mode and then connect to your PC. Run the Odin and select the based on the sections given in it (i.e. BL, AP, CP and HomeCSC).
After selecting these files click on the start button and let it complete. After completion your device will restart several time and you are done with installing the Official Oreo on your device that won't trigger the knox.
Enjoy!
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Did I have to flash all of those files
Could I can to flash without HomeCSC
Because I am in different country????

Abo_Moaaz said:
Did I have to flash all of those files
Could I can to flash without HomeCSC
Because I am in different country????
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Yes you have to flash the HomeCSC because that's what I did. Or else you to wait until Samsung release Oreo for your country.