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[GUIDE][XT1540][1GB&2GB] Updating to Marshmallow

Disclaimer:
I'm not responsible if you mess up following this guide and result in a dead phone with tears.
About this guide: This guide is intended to destroy all confusions that are arising from the MM rollout in US which many users like myself have failed to receive. Let me point it out that if you own an XT1540 Moto G and have not yet received the update, grabbing the MM OTA Update manually will NOT let you upgrade as the version required for the upgrade won't match with what you'll have. This is why one needs to follow these steps (regardless whether you own a 1GB or 2GB model) in order to successfully update to MM:
Required:
- XT1540 1GB Retail Latest Build from here.
- Knowledge on how to flash Motorola Factory Images. (Use this guide as a reference to learn)
Procedure:
1. Download the firmware image and extract it.
2. Put your phone in Bootloader Mode (Use the reference guide mentioned above).
3. BE CAREFUL. Flash away using the marvelous reference guide. However there is one upside IF you are coming from stock 5.1.1 with NO ROOT or MODs, you can skip the following commands in fastboot in order to avoid ERASING AND WIPING DATA:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot erase userdata
4. Now power on your phone, and check for updates and there will be an OTA update just waiting for you there.
5. Download it and enjoy MM.
Questions:
Q: Can this method be used on XT15XX versions?
A: No. The firmware is specifically for XT1540 and so is the guide.
Q: My phone got stuck on bootlogo. What to do?
A: Wait patiently. If you have followed all the steps in the reference guide and this guide properly, there should be no problem.
Q: Wouldn't flashing a 1GB firmware on a 2GB device malfuntion it?
A: I, personally own a 1GB model so I haven't tested. But many 2GB users have reported working with absolutely no issues.
If there are any more questions, feel free to PM me or comment below. If you want this thread to stay alive, refrain from posting the same questions again and again. Check OP for questions and answers before posting as I will keep on updating it with new questions that are asked.
Thanks to: @lost101 for the reference guide and factory image.

I got a "Preflash validation failed" error when flashing boot.img. I have a locked bootloader, and didn't want to mess up the phone yet, so backed out and rebooted. I'm guessing this is for unlocked bootloader devices only then?

nARMstrong20 said:
I got a "Preflash validation failed" error when flashing boot.img. I have a locked bootloader, and didn't want to mess up the phone yet, so backed out and rebooted. I'm guessing this is for unlocked bootloader devices only then?
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Factory images work with locked bootloader.

okay that's weird. Any idea why I'm getting that error then?

nARMstrong20 said:
okay that's weird. Any idea why I'm getting that error then?
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It will also happen if you try to flash an older bootloader than you have on your phone.

will this wipe all of the data on the phone like past call list and texts?

goolac said:
will this wipe all of the data on the phone like past call list and texts?
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Yes, I'd advise you to back up your texts if you wipe data.

Tel864 said:
Yes, I'd advise you to back up your texts if you wipe data.
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I just read your post and also figured out...
IF YOU ARE STOCK => you do not have to do these commands..
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot erase userdata
Unfortunately for me, I did those commands and my wife is pissed.... (moral of the story... Backups, Backups, Backups) To be honest I thought that text history was being backed up by Google Backup.
UPDATE! My wife's 2G version is working flawlessly on MM after doing this update. Phone still has 2G of ram.

Tel864 said:
It will also happen if you try to flash an older bootloader than you have on your phone.
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It will also happen if you try to flash an older bootloader than you have on your phone.
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So I can just go ahead and continue flashing if I see that?

Followed guide and update is downloading!!! Great work guy!

is there a reason you need the stock image from your link?
Can we not use the stock image for 2GB models from this thread?

1dtms said:
is there a reason you need the stock image from your link?
Can we not use the stock image for 2GB models from this thread?
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No, you can't because 2GB model does not have 72-65 version image. Only 1 GB model does.

nARMstrong20 said:
So I can just go ahead and continue flashing if I see that?
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No you should not. Maybe your zip file has been damaged. Try redownloading and then try again. If the problem persists, PM me.

Dom3616 said:
No you should not. Maybe your zip file has been damaged. Try redownloading and then try again. If the problem persists, PM me.
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Checked md5 sums and they match. Perhaps it really is just an older bootloader than what I have?

Dom3616 said:
No, you can't because 2GB model does not have 72-65 version image. Only 1 GB model does.
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EDIT: I just got the prompt (like an 1hr ago) to download/install Marshmallow OTA on my 2GB model using the image I mentioned above, everything went successful! Screenshots below

If I'm running the soak test mm rom will this method affect me as far downgrading the bootloader? I doubt it will but I'd like to be sure being that this is my first time flashing with fastboot and a moto device. I'm accustomed to odin for Samsung so excuse my noobness but I'd like to not turn my daughter's Xmas gift into a paperweight. Thanks in advance

banccalif said:
If I'm running the soak test mm rom will this method affect me as far downgrading the bootloader? I doubt it will but I'd like to be sure being that this is my first time flashing with fastboot and a moto device. I'm accustomed to odin for Samsung so excuse my noobness but I'd like to not turn my daughter's Xmas gift into a paperweight. Thanks in advance
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Even though I don't care to use an OTA, I did decide to try flashing it over the soak. It wouldn't work, because the soak is apparently looking for a Lollipop rom. I don't really care about going back just to go forward a little. I'm going to wait on the full download of MM when it's available for the XT1540. The latest soak is running perfectly for me, so I shouldn't be in any hurry to change anything, but I'm just a tinkerer and I'm not happy unless I can try something new weekly.

nARMstrong20 said:
Checked md5 sums and they match. Perhaps it really is just an older bootloader than what I have?
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Maybe it is bro.

banccalif said:
If I'm running the soak test mm rom will this method affect me as far downgrading the bootloader? I doubt it will but I'd like to be sure being that this is my first time flashing with fastboot and a moto device. I'm accustomed to odin for Samsung so excuse my noobness but I'd like to not turn my daughter's Xmas gift into a paperweight. Thanks in advance
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Does your daughter even care about the Android version? Always try to avoid tinkering with other's phone's.
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Tel864 said:
Even though I don't care to use an OTA, I did decide to try flashing it over the soak. It wouldn't work, because the soak is apparently looking for a Lollipop rom. I don't really care about going back just to go forward a little. I'm going to wait on the full download of MM when it's available for the XT1540. The latest soak is running perfectly for me, so I shouldn't be in any hurry to change anything, but I'm just a tinkerer and I'm not happy unless I can try something new weekly.
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being on official firmware is serious business ?, no but srsly fear not to fastboot back to LP, I've done it 3 times already after taking the 6.0 OTA, just don't flash the bootloader and you will be fine
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need Advie

Hi all, this is my first post so I hope that I am in the place. I was wondering if someone could give me some advise or point me in the right direction.
I have a Samsung S5 SM-G900v, but it is not on Verizon plan. I bought it from the Verizon Store and then subscribed to straight talk. I have called Samsung, Straight Talk and Verizon trying to get some answers and have had no luck.
My menu doesn't corralate with what anyone tells me that it should be, ex; there is no menu to turn my caller ID on or off. So I called St and they said that I should call Verizon, so I called verizon. They could not explain it because my phone is no longer under control by Verizon. They claim that when the released to Straight Talk , the only one that can change or control anything on the phone would be Straight Talk. Verizon doesn't even have any record of the phone because it has been released from there responsibility. So I called ST and explained what Verizon told me. Straight Talk said that they had no idea of what the problem could be, and told me to contact Samsung. I called Samsung and they said that they could not help me because they sold it to Verizon. While I had them on the phone I asked them about the FM radio that was supposed to be in it, and that it didn't work. The confirmed to me that the S5 does have a FM radio on board but Verizon has it disabled. Well .... Samsung sat they can't help me because they sold the phone to Verizon, Verizon says they no longer has a y record of the phone and no longer has access to it, Straight Talk has no clue ! So where do I go next ?
Does this mean that the boot loader is not locked because Verizon has released the phone to Straight Talk. Can it be rooted know ? I want to do something so I have some control of the phone that I paid for! I have all kinds of apps that Verizon has installed that I can not get off and can't use them because I don't get my service from Verizon. At last count, I think I counted 25 apps that I don't use and can't get off the phone. I can't even disable them, the disable button is greed out,but the keep updating ?
I am lost here. I don't know if this phone is rootable or not, is the bootloader locked ? I don't really want to loose android Marshmallow because it runs better than it did on lollipop, but what time do? If I can root it, can it be a rooted marshmallow or do I have to stay down graded?
Any advise or pointers would greatly be appreciated. Sorry for the bandwidth but you should see the steam coming from my ears !
Thanks for taking the time to read my post?

scottyjge said:
Hi all, this is my first post so I hope that I am in the place. I was wondering if someone could give me some advise or point me in the right direction.
I have a Samsung S5 SM-G900v, but it is not on Verizon plan. I bought it from the Verizon Store and then subscribed to straight talk. I have called Samsung, Straight Talk and Verizon trying to get some answers and have had no luck.
My menu doesn't corralate with what anyone tells me that it should be, ex; there is no menu to turn my caller ID on or off. So I called St and they said that I should call Verizon, so I called verizon. They could not explain it because my phone is no longer under control by Verizon. They claim that when the released to Straight Talk , the only one that can change or control anything on the phone would be Straight Talk. Verizon doesn't even have any record of the phone because it has been released from there responsibility. So I called ST and explained what Verizon told me. Straight Talk said that they had no idea of what the problem could be, and told me to contact Samsung. I called Samsung and they said that they could not help me because they sold it to Verizon. While I had them on the phone I asked them about the FM radio that was supposed to be in it, and that it didn't work. The confirmed to me that the S5 does have a FM radio on board but Verizon has it disabled. Well .... Samsung sat they can't help me because they sold the phone to Verizon, Verizon says they no longer has a y record of the phone and no longer has access to it, Straight Talk has no clue ! So where do I go next ?
Does this mean that the boot loader is not locked because Verizon has released the phone to Straight Talk. Can it be rooted know ? I want to do something so I have some control of the phone that I paid for! I have all kinds of apps that Verizon has installed that I can not get off and can't use them because I don't get my service from Verizon. At last count, I think I counted 25 apps that I don't use and can't get off the phone. I can't even disable them, the disable button is greed out,but the keep updating ?
I am lost here. I don't know if this phone is rootable or not, is the bootloader locked ? I don't really want to loose android Marshmallow because it runs better than it did on lollipop, but what time do? If I can root it, can it be a rooted marshmallow or do I have to stay down graded?
Any advise or pointers would greatly be appreciated. Sorry for the bandwidth but you should see the steam coming from my ears !
Thanks for taking the time to read my post?
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Try to root with KingRoot. If KingRoot failed then you can go for chainfire's systemless root method. It is in experimental stage.
You need custom recovery installed on your android. Flash Beta SuperSU.zip in recovery that patch your boot image while installing and install SuperSU app.

Thank you so much for responding Ashwinrg. I will go look up the apps, read how to use them properly and I will respond back here to let everyone know how things went. I can not express enough ,how much that I appreciate your input and expertise.
I must also apologize for my lack of proof reading my last post before I posted it. It will not happen again. But I just want to apologize to everyone for my lack of awareness. I post, asking for help and everyone has try to figure out what I am asking because of poor spelling that didn't make any since. Again,
I apologize.
Ashwinrg, thank you again! I greatly appreciate your time.
Scottyjge

Just a g
Quick question....? Do I use odin to flash SuperSu.zip or do I use the phones flash update recovery ?

scottyjge said:
Just a g
Quick question....? Do I use odin to flash SuperSu.zip or do I use the phones flash update recovery ?
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You need custom recovery to flash SuperSU.zip

Ashwinrg said:
You need custom recovery to flash SuperSU.zip
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Sorry to bother you Ashwinrg, but Kingroot did not work so I downloaded what was suppose to be Chainfires system less root, but when I went to the file is was called BETA-SUPERSU v2.79 .zip. Does anyone have a good url to download Chainfires system less root so I can root the phone, then I can put a custom recovery on.

LicoricePete said:
Sorry to bother you Ashwinrg, but Kingroot did not work so I downloaded what was suppose to be Chainfires system less root, but when I went to the file is was called BETA-SUPERSU v2.79 .zip. Does anyone have a good url to download Chainfires system less root so I can root the phone, then I can put a custom recovery on.
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Okay man look, things you need
*Access to PC.
*Download whatever Odin version above v3.09 that you would like.
*Download the custom recovery .tar.md5 file for flashing thru ODIN (TWRP, or whatever is available),
then load the recovery file in ODIN under the AP slot, uncheck the F. Reset Time option,
& then go into download mode, flash it,
boot into your new custom recovery, flash the supersu.zip file you already have thru the recovery,
enjoy.

LilAnt530 said:
Okay man look, things you need
*Access to PC.
*Download whatever Odin version above v3.09 that you would like.
*Download the custom recovery .tar.md5 file for flashing thru ODIN (TWRP, or whatever is available),
then load the recovery file in ODIN under the AP slot, uncheck the F. Reset Time option,
& then go into download mode, flash it,
boot into your new custom recovery, flash the supersu.zip file you already have thru the recovery,
enjoy.
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Thank you LilAnt530, but no joy! I followed your instructions and Odin says failed, so maybe Verizon released the phone but did they unlock the bootloader? I guess it might be time to say to hell with it! This phone has been a bad nomer ever since I bought it. You just can't do anything with it. Sometimes I wonder why do I even need a smartphone, I got by the first 65 years of my life without need for one, why now. I've spent the last 3-4 months trying to find answers and I am no farther along now then I was.
Many many thanks to you and Ashwinrg for your help and expertise.
Scottyjge

LicoricePete said:
Thank you LilAnt530, but no joy! I followed your instructions and Odin says failed, so maybe Verizon released the phone but did they unlock the bootloader? I guess it might be time to say to hell with it! This phone has been a bad nomer ever since I bought it. You just can't do anything with it. Sometimes I wonder why do I even need a smartphone, I got by the first 65 years of my life without need for one, why now. I've spent the last 3-4 months trying to find answers and I am no farther along now then I was.
Many many thanks to you and Ashwinrg for your help and expertise.
Scottyjge
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Wow man sorry to see Big Red hitting Samsung that far back :/. I did some searching & found this thread though. I mean once you are able you can take a 0x0 back up of everything (Modem files are important) so this may help you out man, I hope it does.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909

Thanks for the url. Unfortunately my phone contains the Toshiba chip and that presents yet another stumbling block to over come.

scottyjge said:
Thanks for the url. Unfortunately my phone contains the Toshiba chip and that presents yet another stumbling block to over come.
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Lol no worries bro! May I suggest a new device? Haha, I feel your pain as I have a stack of "Locked" phones like your s5 that just wont give in to anything.
So i found this http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...s5-root-latest-firmwares-oe1-og5-ok3-pb1.html
And I know it only applies to the pre-marshmallow firmwares, but you could realistically only flash the bootloader from the LP firmware, add on the unlock + recovery, boot into the recovery, flash root on, then boot back out to Odin mode, reflash the locked MM bootloader then maybe run the safestrap.apk from previous thread?
The good news is it can be unlocked on previous firmwares, so if you want to root just need to downgrade that piece (bootloader) that is locked

LilAnt530 said:
Lol no worries bro! May I suggest a new device? Haha, I feel your pain as I have a stack of "Locked" phones like your s5 that just wont give in to anything.
So i found this http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...s5-root-latest-firmwares-oe1-og5-ok3-pb1.html
And I know it only applies to the pre-marshmallow firmwares, but you could realistically only flash the bootloader from the LP firmware, add on the unlock + recovery, boot into the recovery, flash root on, then boot back out to Odin mode, reflash the locked MM bootloader then maybe run the safestrap.apk from previous thread?
The good news is it can be unlocked on previous firmwares, so if you want to root just need to downgrade that piece (bootloader) that is locked
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Really, well let me go do some reading. I will see if I can find what I need, and understand the directions. If so, I will root this puppy. At this point, it is more or less to root just to beat Big Red. I will get back to you. Thanks dude, I appreciate your help and direction.
scottyjge

Ok, I read everything and seems to be fairly straight forward and with tips if something goes wrong. But it doesn't unlock the bootloader. I tried to find the sticky that was mentioned in that post but all I found was a post that says a S5 with the Toshiba chip can not be unlocked. My phone has the Toshiba chip .
Am I correct ? If I am correct I shouldn't flash marshmallow after it is rooted or I may have to get a new phone. Lol I am going to keep looking to see if I can find the post that was mentioned.

scottyjge said:
Ok, I read everything and seems to be fairly straight forward and with tips if something goes wrong. But it doesn't unlock the bootloader. I tried to find the sticky that was mentioned in that post but all I found was a post that says a S5 with the Toshiba chip can not be unlocked. My phone has the Toshiba chip .
Am I correct ? If I am correct I shouldn't flash marshmallow after it is rooted or I may have to get a new phone. Lol I am going to keep looking to see if I can find the post that was mentioned.
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Well the general belief on my end was once you were rooted they would have a custom Marshmallow ROM somewhere around.
But yea definitely think everything out before you get TOO deep, Im going to also track down the ridiculous manual root method, I've gotten 2 ZTE offhand phones to cross over using it.
Just trying to get one in on Verizon for my dead LG Lucid haha.
Apps that will be of help,
A terminal emulator
Any from the store will do
Busybox (it can sometimes be used without root)
Also take a dive into Magisk, as they have developed a systemless interface that has broken through touchwiz encryption for me on this s6 edge+ and gotten supersu into my system apps
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684210
That may possibly help you, but I figure stock Samsung ROMs might make it difficult.
Make sure to grab a root file browser
Like Root File Browser lol

Hmm
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Well , I decided to root the phone but no joy. I followed the instructions to a tee, and got the phone back to lollipop but it still will not root. King root say something like no more avenues or something along those lines. I'll bet a hammer could root this thing . LOL I never had a problem with any of the pro0cesses until the root, that was a no go. But I do have lollipop on my phone. Any ideas or tips or maybe a steer in the right direction ?

LicoricePete said:
Well , I decided to root the phone but no joy. I followed the instructions to a tee, and got the phone back to lollipop but it still will not root. King root say something like no more avenues or something along those lines. I'll bet a hammer could root this thing . LOL I never had a problem with any of the pro0cesses until the root, that was a no go. But I do have lollipop on my phone. Any ideas or tips or maybe a steer in the right direction ?
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Okay yea dude KingRoot is full of Sh*t lol, if it says there's no options available tap the area giving you the message and it should (hopefully lol) try the default rooting method it falls back on. Also try KingoRoot as it uses a different method.

Well LilAnt530, it looks like this phone is just impossible. I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, towelroot, somethinissingsrsroot and they all give me the same message, "device not supported". There is something that I am doing wrong or missing. Everything I read,indicates it should root.
Here is what I have ,
Samsung SM-G900V,
Android Version 5.0,
Baseband Version G900VVRU2BPB1,
Kernal Version 3.4.0,
Build Number LRX21T.G900VVRU2BPB1
Security patch Level 2016-02-01
Do you see anything that isn't right ? I am totally baffled now, I thought I had it licked but no joy yet.
Thanks

LicoricePete said:
Well LilAnt530, it looks like this phone is just impossible. I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, towelroot, somethinissingsrsroot and they all give me the same message, "device not supported". There is something that I am doing wrong or missing. Everything I read,indicates it should root.
Here is what I have ,
Samsung SM-G900V,
Android Version 5.0,
Baseband Version G900VVRU2BPB1,
Kernal Version 3.4.0,
Build Number LRX21T.G900VVRU2BPB1
Security patch Level 2016-02-01
Do you see anything that isn't right ? I am totally baffled now, I thought I had it licked but no joy yet.
Thanks
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Have you tried dirty cow app to root your android.

Ashwinrg said:
Have you tried dirty cow app to root your android.
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Dirty cow app ? Wow that is a new one. No I have not used that but I will see if I can find it to try. Last night I went thru 1000 posts looking for an answer and found nothing that was helpful.
I do have a question, if any can tell me. When
I downgraded to lollipop, the instruction said, " Do not install google or Samsung account when setting up phone. Well, I had to. Samsung said that due to a abnormal boot, that I must verify that it was my phone and would not let me continue until I put in my I'D and password.
Does anyone know if that could be preventing root?
I will go see if I can find Dirty Cow.
Thanks for staying with me this long,
I sure do appreciate your time and help.
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I would not be comfortable with the Dirty Cow exploit. I did find much that was positive about it. Personally I think I have come to the end road. I have tried everything that I can find on rooting the S5 with lollipop. I hate to say it but it is time to think about whether to keep lollipop or let the phone update back to Marshmallow and forget about root.
I have learned a lot by going the route that I have but one thing is for certain, Samsung and Verizon have lost a customer! Rather than buying this S5 , I should have given in to Apple and bought an iphone. I hate iPhone but not as much as Verizon and Samsung at the moment.
I have to go make a decision on what I am going to do.

Xposed?

In case you haven't seen the homepage there has been an updated Xposed framework for nougat.... Could we root and use flashfire??? PLEASE LET THIS WORK

RileyIssKing said:
In case you haven't seen the homepage there has been an updated Xposed framework for nougat.... Could we root and use flashfire??? PLEASE LET THIS WORK
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Link me to homepage?

This would be pretty great

GroovinChip said:
This would be pretty great
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Sorry it's the news page https://www.xda-developers.com/flashable-xposed-framework-android-nougat/

RileyIssKing said:
In case you haven't seen the homepage there has been an updated Xposed framework for nougat.... Could we root and use flashfire??? PLEASE LET THIS WORK
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Sorry for the off topic question but can you or anyone else please link me to your root method (if in fact we can root with Nougat) I cant seem to find a definite answer. Im unlocked G935U, my carrier is AT&T. Currently on G935UUEU4BQF3
Thanks

KLit75 said:
Sorry for the off topic question but can you or anyone else please link me to your root method (if in fact we can root with Nougat) I cant seem to find a definite answer. Im unlocked G935U, my carrier is AT&T. Currently on G935UUEU4BQF3
Thanks
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This is the only one that I know of that will root the Nougat version of the S7 Edge. It is a very long thread, and there is a lot of information that can help. I know it works as I tried it on my G935U at one time.
Anyway here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502

freeop said:
This is the only one that I know of that will root the Nougat version of the S7 Edge. It is a very long thread, and there is a lot of information that can help. I know it works as I tried it on my G935U at one time.
Anyway here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
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Excellent! I wanted some confirmation from someone with the same phone (unlocked AT&T on N.)
Have you remained rooted since? I'm hearing mixed reports about performance and things stop working.) My primary concern though is our locked bootloaders. If we make changes that cause problems can we undo it? Like flashing the stock firmware? Thanks

KLit75 said:
Excellent! I wanted some confirmation from someone with the same phone (unlocked AT&T on N.)
Have you remained rooted since? I'm hearing mixed reports about performance and things stop working.) My primary concern though is our locked bootloaders. If we make changes that cause problems can we undo it? Like flashing the stock firmware? Thanks
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Yes, I have remained rooted, but I ended up going back to stock G935A and then rooting again with that procedure. Personally, I was not getting the performance I was used to with the G935U as I was with the G935A with the root procedure.
Yes, there are some things that do not work with these eng.imgs that are being used to root the phones. There is NO Xposed for this one, Samsung Pay does not work, but I have been using Android Pay and it works just fine. As for the Bootloader, it is still LOCKED. There has not been any Unlocked bootloaders for the G935 or G930 so far and I don't think we will see it anytime soon.
As for Undoing, yes. There is a very simple way to go back to stock with Odin. In fact, about once a month, I return to stock just so I can get the latest security patch and then re-root my phone back to this way. I know it is somewhat of a pain, but with Titanium Back up I can get my phone back to running normally in a couple of hours.
Hope this helps...

It's not quite as fast, but if you are backing up and restoring to the same device, you can just use ADB. I still have a TiBu license, and use it on my Tab S2, but I have largely adapted to not having root on my S7 by taking advantage of basic ADB features.

jshamlet said:
It's not quite as fast, but if you are backing up and restoring to the same device, you can just use ADB. I still have a TiBu license, and use it on my Tab S2, but I have largely adapted to not having root on my S7 by taking advantage of basic ADB features.
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Thanks will have to look into that...
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freeop said:
Thanks will have to look into that...
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Yes, I have remained rooted, but I ended up going back to stock G935A and then rooting again with that procedure. Personally, I was not getting the performance I was used to with the G935U as I was with the G935A with the root procedure.
Yes, there are some things that do not work with these eng.imgs that are being used to root the phones. There is NO Xposed for this one, Samsung Pay does not work, but I have been using Android Pay and it works just fine. As for the Bootloader, it is still LOCKED. There has not been any Unlocked bootloaders for the G935 or G930 so far and I don't think we will see it anytime soon.
As for Undoing, yes. There is a very simple way to go back to stock with Odin. In fact, about once a month, I return to stock just so I can get the latest security patch and then re-root my phone back to this way. I know it is somewhat of a pain, but with Titanium Back up I can get my phone back to running normally in a couple of hours.
Hope this helps...
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Great info. Thanks!
One followup--when you say Xposed doesn't work, do you mean you tried the newest Nougat version that just got released? Or it never worked, not even on M?

KLit75 said:
Great info. Thanks!
One followup--when you say Xposed doesn't work, do you mean you tried the newest Nougat version that just got released? Or it never worked, not even on M?
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What I meant was Xposed doesn't work on the current version of root using the eng.img. I have not tried using the NEW Xposed that is in THIS thread. I have looked at it but have not had a chance to run the zipped file and installing it. I know it works with MM as I had it working GREAT with MM and the eng.img with that version. I love Xposed and wish that was available for Nougat and N's root. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be fully implemented soon.

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This is the only one that I know of that will root the Nougat version of the S7 Edge. It is a very long thread, and there is a lot of information that can help. I know it works as I tried it on my G935U at one time.
Anyway here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
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I tried this 4 times and failed. The problem is it just keeps rebooting (about every 45 to 60 seconds) after I flash the eng boot img. Im never able to run adb commands. If I start from a clean slate I can't even make it past the setup screens to enable debugging.
I'm reaching out to you because you succeeded with the same model SM-G935U
So I'm just seeing if you have any insights. My phone should be the same as yours. Only difference is mine came with 7.0 preinstalled. Maybe an earlier firmware? But that doesn't make sense because people are, to my understanding, using the eng boot with recent firmware.
I'll repost in the root thread if I need to but thought I'd see if you have anything to offer. Thanks

KLit75 said:
I tried this 4 times and failed. The problem is it just keeps rebooting (about every 45 to 60 seconds) after I flash the eng boot img. Im never able to run adb commands. If I start from a clean slate I can't even make it past the setup screens to enable debugging.
I'm reaching out to you because you succeeded with the same model SM-G935U
So I'm just seeing if you have any insights. My phone should be the same as yours. Only difference is mine came with 7.0 preinstalled. Maybe an earlier firmware? But that doesn't make sense because people are, to my understanding, using the eng boot with recent firmware.
I'll repost in the root thread if I need to but thought I'd see if you have anything to offer. Thanks
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I seem to remember the constant rebooting on the U-Firmware also. I too kept trying and it finally took. I think I would take the OTA from the server and try to install the eng.img with Odin. When you do this, does Odin give you any errors? Or does it succeed at the installation?
It has been a few months since I rooted the U-Firmware so not for sure what fixed the rooting process. Sorry I couldn't be more help...

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I seem to remember the constant rebooting on the U-Firmware also. I too kept trying and it finally took. I think I would take the OTA from the server and try to install the eng.img with Odin. When you do this, does Odin give you any errors? Or does it succeed at the installation?
It has been a few months since I rooted the U-Firmware so not for sure what fixed the rooting process. Sorry I couldn't be more help...
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Thanks. No Odin works perfectly whether I flash eng boot or stock.
I looked at the root guide for Sprint and the process is a lot more involved. I believe he boots to recovery twice and wipes cache plus factory reset twice. He also stresses to get the root.bat run quickly to avoid bootloop.
Might be worth a shot but the process of running Odin, getting back to stock and restoring all my data winds up being close to a few hours so It'd be very helpful to find someone with the same issue as me who was able to resolve it.

[Unmodified] Pre-rooted firmware for SM-G361F

Hi everyone,
Today I am posting this thread because of some idiots who are now sharing pre-rooted firmwares for SM-G361F that are full of bloats.
I am sick of that, this is why I upload the archive of the first pre-rooted firmware I got that was at least clean.
You can download it here: https://mega.nz/#!oqpRhZJZ!B18uTiB3TH-QfChoqjgWCNmaPjqInPZbFyI4u9-T8s4
Note: This firmware is ONLY for Samsung Galaxy Core Prime SM-G361F devices with AOG1 build.
Of course I don't own the firmware and I didn't root it, I just keep the right to upload it.

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Hi everyone,
Today I am posting this thread because of some idiots who are now sharing pre-rooted firmwares for SM-G361F that are full of bloats.
I am sick of that, this is why I upload the archive of the first pre-rooted firmware I got that was at least clean.
You can download it here: https://mega.nz/#!oqpRhZJZ!B18uTiB3TH-QfChoqjgWCNmaPjqInPZbFyI4u9-T8s4
Note: This firmware is ONLY for Samsung Galaxy Core Prime SM-G361F devices with AOG1 build.
Of course I don't own the firmware and I didn't root it, I just keep the right to upload it.
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Although I have no use for it, I did test it out and...
...I bricked my device.
Nah, I'm just pulling your leg! I tested her out and she is perfectly functional. Much better than that, what was her name? Andro-Woman? Or was it Andro-Man?
She seems like a woman to me.
Much appreciated and thanks alot, Hank Cyclone, which is your new nickname.

MelonChickens said:
Although I have no use for it, I did test it out and...
...I bricked my device.
Nah, I'm just pulling your leg!
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Thank you dude I almost got a heart attack
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I tested her out and she is perfectly functional.
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Glad to hear that worked fine for you (actually there were no reason for this to not work...).
BTW why she? Is this your new girlfriend now?
MelonChickens said:
Much better than that, what was her name? Andro-Woman? Or was it Andro-Man?
She seems like a woman to me.
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Uh ok.
You look pretty high...
HIGHLY PASSIONATED I MEAN *cough*
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Much appreciated and thanks alot, Hank Cyclone, which is your new nickname.
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You are welcome melon...chicken... dude.
Yay I always wished to get such a nickname thank you sir :good:

Pre rooted
Hey,can you find SM-G361F pre rooted version for this device?
BaseBand G361FXXU1AQA1
Build number G361FXXU1AQD1
I can't find it anywhere

I love what you're doing. All other pre-rooted ROMS are full of trash. Could you make it for G361FXXU1APA3?

Hum... OK guys thanks for the love but I have to remember you something.
I am not a developer yet and truly not a ROM unbloater: I didn't "disinfect" the firmware, I just reuploaded it (well after a fast check, I found I've already prevented about that, just read the thread please...)
So no dudes I can't do that, sorry. I COULD eventually do that, removing bloats and extract system image to make a flashable shouldn't be as complicated, but I do not have time.
Sorry to disappoint you.

Hey Atronid, you rock! I have the AOL1 but intend to give it a try cause I already rooted it but it's full of bloast. Do you know if I can flash another pre-rooted firmware considering I did this already? could this be harmul? -brickful? )-

:laugh:

elrecharlie said:
Hey Atronid, you rock! I have the AOL1 but intend to give it a try cause I already rooted it but it's full of bloast. Do you know if I can flash another pre-rooted firmware considering I did this already? could this be harmul? -brickful? )-
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I don't think doing this will brick your device, but careful. Ensure the usal requirements are here (OEM unlock, USB debug just in case...) and you made a backup, also in case something goes wrong.
But if you're rooted you got plenty tools that can remove bloats from your device, but I hope you're not easily scared because once removed system may spam that the bloat you just uninstalled has stopped. You can get rid of that by just rebooting your phone.
So you don't need to reflash any firmware if you just want to clean your phone up.

Yes, you're right. The problem was that the apps I tried to remove other apps weren't the right ones, but now that's sorted thankfully On the other hand, as I couldn't find an Android 6 ROM for my phone (not even a sorry recovery.... ) in the end I set my mobile to install new apps on the sd card by default. Actually it works similarly to the app Link to SD, so a part of it is on the SD card and the rest (like the data it generates) in the device storage, despite all the tutorials sell this method as "Installation directly on your SD card". You need a computer and official Android development tools (SDK). In case it's of any interest for anyone I'll include the tutorial I followed, but it turns out I'm not allowed to post links yet, so the title of the article was Cómo instalar aplicaciones DIRECTAMENTE en la tarjeta SD from androidjefe website. In English, How to: Force Android to automatically install apps to SD card from softonic website
I hope it helps
Atronid said:
I don't think doing this will brick your device, but careful. Ensure the usal requirements are here (OEM unlock, USB debug just in case...) and you made a backup, also in case something goes wrong.
But if you're rooted you got plenty tools that can remove bloats from your device, but I hope you're not easily scared because once removed system may spam that the bloat you just uninstalled has stopped. You can get rid of that by just rebooting your phone.
So you don't need to reflash any firmware if you just want to clean your phone up.
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Hi guys, can I use this rom to install on core prime g361f with baseband FXXU1AOH1? I tried once with TWRP but failed.

Vukasin89 said:
Hi guys, can I use this rom to install on core prime g361f with baseband FXXU1AOH1? I tried once with TWRP but failed.
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Read first post. I don't think it will work if you have a build other than AOG1.
And you should not use TWRP to flash like this. Use Odin and Download mode instead.

Will this rooted firmware work with my SM-G361F phone? Need advice...
Hi there,
Will this rooted version work with my phone?
I'm new here and need some help and advice re Rooting this Samsung phone SM-G361F - I'M NO TECHIE but have ability to following instructions and make connections etc. My phone details are below.
Baseband G361FXXU1ASC1
Build LMY48B.G361FXXU1AQD1
Patch level is 2017-4-01
Security software version ASKS 1.2_161011
I did once try rooting a Samsung tablet using Odin and it all worked OK, but that was a while ago.
How important is it to get the identical build or baseband? Anything else I need to check?
I was trying initially trying to change the phone's MAC address, as I was experimenting with the phone, however I could not use an App to do this as it stated phone that the phone needs Rooting first for App to work. Also tried Terminal Emulator app but it kept failing to work as I was probably, unable to input the text commands required correctly.
I hope someone can please help and advise me on this.
M
Kind regards

Need help rooting an LG V20 h91810s?

So I am interested in rooting my LG V20 h91810s. From what I gather I have to roll it back to 10j or i. I have the bootloader unlocked already. But I'm not sure about the rollback. Will a factory reset take it back to 10j or 10i? If not, I haven't been able to find step by step instructions on doing this. I think once I can get it rolled back I should be able to follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/instruction-to-root-h918-10i-t3536472 in order to root it. Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

No can do..... You will make your phone into a paper weight.

So there is no way to root it? I need to root it in order to recover some very important texts. If it can't be rooted does anyone know how I could recover a deleted sms thread?

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Thank you very much.

As of right now anything 10p or higher is ARB01. Which means you can't roll back to root. Trying will create a brick. There are people working hard to make it happen but until then it's a waiting game. As for the recovery of SMS hopefully someone can help you. Chances are if you've searched and searched for an answer with no luck, it'll be hard to get that answer here. But you never know. Good luck.

Ah, that sucks. Well tyvm anyway.

We are both on the same boat unfortunately, we'll have to wait patiently.....

Me too waiting to root my h91810s.... hopefully someone will find a method soon.....

Sucks! But I like this phone. It'll be a shame to switch. ?

might be a dumb question but has any of you guys tried kingroot?

dudeawsome said:
might be a dumb question but has any of you guys tried kingroot?
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I did. Didn't work.

storm68 said:
I did. Didn't work.
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Ah I see I remembered it was an easy way to root the g3

dudeawsome said:
Ah I see I remembered it was an easy way to root the g3
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Now, when I tried it I did it without boot loader unlocked, not sure I'd that's why it didn't work but if someone wants to try?

storm68 said:
Now, when I tried it I did it without boot loader unlocked, not sure I'd that's why it didn't work but if someone wants to try?
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Yeah someone should try it bc I did (I am rooted already) it did said there was method of root. Not sure if it would would because I am already rooted

dudeawsome said:
Yeah someone should try it bc I did (I am rooted already) it did said there was method of root. Not sure if it would would because I am already rooted
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Yeah no reason for you to try... Cause of it works we would be rooted Samsung style using flashify instead of twrp.

storm68 said:
Yeah no reason for you to try... Cause of it works we would be rooted Samsung style using flashify instead of twrp.
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No I remember I used it to root get the used flashify to flash TWRP.img then flashed magisk and removed kingroot after. If someone with a unlocked boot loader could try it because they had many requests for root

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yes it cn be rooted i found the root for it on Vietnamese forum

Zhanozuki said:
yes it cn be rooted i found the root for it on Vietnamese forum
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Care to interpret what exactly they did to root? Where to get files and how to? Maybe this can be changed to English format.....

Just wondering if there's a progress thread for the h91810s exploit. I just received mine and it's on the same firmware.