I have been trying for a few hours tonight to figure out how to root my wife's phone. I have tried several different methods, towelroot, odin. What I have realized is that I can't find any guides that are up to date. Everything I have tried has failed. ODIN 3.10.7 continues to fail with anything i throw at it (yes, I have developer mode, unknown sources etc....).
Is there a guide out there that I can use today that works for the G5 release? Do I need to restore to a previous version?
Thanks all!
If its on lollipop you will probably have to downgrade to kitkat, root and the ull be able to upgrade to lollipop again rooted, but carefull cause if your on the latest lollipop update i dont think theres a method...look in thread there is a lot of tutorials
ledfortr said:
I have been trying for a few hours tonight to figure out how to root my wife's phone. I have tried several different methods, towelroot, odin. What I have realized is that I can't find any guides that are up to date. Everything I have tried has failed. ODIN 3.10.7 continues to fail with anything i throw at it (yes, I have developer mode, unknown sources etc....).
Is there a guide out there that I can use today that works for the G5 release? Do I need to restore to a previous version?
Thanks all!
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If her phone is on the OG5 release, it cannot be rooted.
It is the OG5
Thanks!
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[/INDENT]Yesterday I rooted my Verizon Galaxy Note III using the Towelroot method and everything was working. I installed SuperSU and all of the other works. Little did I know I went and installed CWM and soft bricked my device. I was able to follow steps given to me in a previous thread but the download links for the OTA 4.4.2 update were taking way too long. So I went and downloaded the 4.4.3 links and they downloaded in a fraction of the time. So I continued following the steps that were given except the file I downloaded is an .MD5 file and not a .PIT . So I guess this is two questions in one. 1. Is it ok for me to move up a version? 2. How do I use the MD5 in ODIN. If someone can give me a few pointers that would be great. Thanks so much. :cyclops:
TheCottonKid said:
[/INDENT]Yesterday I rooted my Verizon Galaxy Note III using the Towelroot method and everything was working. I installed SuperSU and all of the other works. Little did I know I went and installed CWM and soft bricked my device. I was able to follow steps given to me in a previous thread but the download links for the OTA 4.4.2 update were taking way too long. So I went and downloaded the 4.4.3 links and they downloaded in a fraction of the time. So I continued following the steps that were given except the file I downloaded is an .MD5 file and not a .PIT . So I guess this is two questions in one. 1. Is it ok for me to move up a version? 2. How do I use the MD5 in ODIN. If someone can give me a few pointers that would be great. Thanks so much. :cyclops:
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4.4.3 is not available for the Note 3 and it will not work. Once you're on the OTA version of 4.4.2 you can not downgrade since you're on the NC4 bootloader. You'll have to enter download mode and flash the stock NC4 Tar file that you can find HERE. You have to put the .md5 file in the AP slot. Patience Grasshopper...
TheCottonKid said:
[/INDENT]Yesterday I rooted my Verizon Galaxy Note III using the Towelroot method and everything was working. I installed SuperSU and all of the other works. Little did I know I went and installed CWM and soft bricked my device. I was able to follow steps given to me in a previous thread but the download links for the OTA 4.4.2 update were taking way too long. So I went and downloaded the 4.4.3 links and they downloaded in a fraction of the time. So I continued following the steps that were given except the file I downloaded is an .MD5 file and not a .PIT . So I guess this is two questions in one. 1. Is it ok for me to move up a version? 2. How do I use the MD5 in ODIN. If someone can give me a few pointers that would be great. Thanks so much. :cyclops:
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Buddy we cant install Custom Recovery like CWM or TWRP in our devices because out Bootloaders are locked, so never try it again...
The solution is to install the latest Safestrap v3.72 for Kitkat currently which is safe...
4.4.3 is still under testing for Note 3 and will be launched in future...currently the latest version for our device is 4.4.2,so no matter what dont try to install newer version which are not yet launched for Verizon Note 3...
Please follow this thread to flash in ODIN if you have bricked your device...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2610757
Make sure you download the NC4 Stock ROM only...
Thanks!!!
moin786 said:
Buddy we cant install Custom Recovery like CWM or TWRP in our devices because out Bootloaders are locked, so never try it again...
The solution is to install the latest Safestrap v3.72 for Kitkat currently which is safe...
4.4.3 is still under testing for Note 3 and will be launched in future...currently the latest version for our device is 4.4.2,so no matter what dont try to install newer version which are not yet launched for Verizon Note 3...
Please follow this thread to flash in ODIN if you have bricked your device...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2610757
Make sure you download the NC4 Stock ROM only...
Thanks!!!
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Thanks so much! Do you mind taking a look at my "I think I broke my phone thread?"
So basically my phone does not work with odin anymore. I had my phone rooted both on KitKat and on the first build lollipop for the 910f. But it all changed when I upgraded to the newest build BOC3. I used CF-Auto Root. It gave me a fail with error "(Complete) Write operation failed.".
So I though it must not work with the latest lollipop, I flashed back the older version and tried it again which came to the same result. I tried older version of the file and also tried flashing TWRP and CWM recovery all failing with the same error. I tried changing cables and USB ports, no difference. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: After hours of searching it turns out the problem was that I had the reactivation lock on which prevented me from flashing anything but official samsung firmware. God damn so much trouble from such a small setting.
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?
Hello
First let it be known that i have searched my butt off and tried many different things. The best i could get was a rooted phone and a non working safestrap install.
Can someone please give clear instructions here in this thread to either a) install safestrap on 4.4.2 nc4 or b) let me know if it's possible to install verizons stock lollipop firmware using odin (no recovery required).
I would love to get a working custom recovery to try different roms. Failing that, id love to know if it's possible to just flash stock lollipop firmware on this device.
I'm sorry to make such a request, as my first post.. But have been rooting and roming and xdaing since the Samsung vibrant. I'm just tired of trying to make this locked bootloader work. I must've tried a hundred different things.
As of right now ive odind back to 4.4.2 stock with nc4 kernel and said root, busybox, and supersu.
I'm familiar with odin, flashing, all the terminology, and can find the files on my own.
scottayy said:
Hello
First let it be known that i have searched my butt off and tried many different things. The best i could get was a rooted phone and a non working safestrap install.
Can someone please give clear instructions here in this thread to either a) install safestrap on 4.4.2 nc4 or b) let me know if it's possible to install verizons stock lollipop firmware using odin (no recovery required).
I would love to get a working custom recovery to try different roms. Failing that, id love to know if it's possible to just flash stock lollipop firmware on this device.
I'm sorry to make such a request, as my first post.. But have been rooting and roming and xdaing since the Samsung vibrant. I'm just tired of trying to make this locked bootloader work. I must've tried a hundred different things.
As of right now ive odind back to 4.4.2 stock with nc4 kernel and said root, busybox, and supersu.
I'm familiar with odin, flashing, all the terminology, and can find the files on my own.
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Yes..you can flash stock firmware for 5.0 via Odin. You will lose root and as of this time....can not root 5.0
once on 5.0, you can only odin back to 4.4.4 which is also unrootable.
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Yeah you can go back to 4.4.4 I've read post of people on this forum saying they were able to get back to 4.4.4 you need to download the stock tar. Which you can find on sammobile than boot into download mode and then open Odin flash the stock tar. After its done flashing Then boot into stock recovery and do factory data reset. Wait about 5-10mins and should boot you into 4.4.4
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Thanks for that. I'm sorry about the aggressive tone of my original post. I was just quite frankly mad at how much verizon locked the note 3 down. I own it, you know? Lol.
I wanted custom recovery mostly for the nandroid backups. If i flash the nc2 kernel on 4.4.2 with nc4 kernel... Supposedly this is supposed to make safestrap work with one rom slot (stock). I tried this but it soft bricked. Is there a custom nc2 kernel I'm supposed to flash?
Also if i odin the stock 5.0 files will this keep all user apps and data? I suppose i could use titanium backup for that but I'm not sure if it will be compatible from 4.4.2 to 5.0?
I guess i have to debate whether i want nandroid backup abilities or lollipop.
Well I finally made the switch from Apple to android. I could no longer take the incompatibility with different toys at home. I used to work at RadioShack and I have rooted quite a few phones. I recently purchased a s5 international version, I need to root the phone for mirror play with my appradio. I have spent a few hours reading and trying, I took it to a droid friend of mine and he attempted with no joy. What info do you guys need from me to make thei happen. It says 5.0 (guessing lollipop)....... I tried rooting with Odin.
Thanks for any help guys
Flash TWRP then try flashing SuperSU.zip
budro574 said:
Well I finally made the switch from Apple to android. I could no longer take the incompatibility with different toys at home. I used to work at RadioShack and I have rooted quite a few phones. I recently purchased a s5 international version, I need to root the phone for mirror play with my appradio. I have spent a few hours reading and trying, I took it to a droid friend of mine and he attempted with no joy. What info do you guys need from me to make thei happen. It says 5.0 (guessing lollipop)....... I tried rooting with Odin.
Thanks for any help guys
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Agree with previous poster, but you need to flash *specifically* twrp 2.8.7.0 klte......
For some reason, this version is the only one that works with some LP firmwares....
And make sure 'Reactivation Lock' is switched off before you start.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Thanks I'll try that version. I kno I've tried flashing twrp 10x. When I try to enter twrp mode it never works. It goes to the normal page. I'll do it again tonight when I get home so I can give very clear data regarding what I'm running into.
I have followed the instructions posted by others step by step and it either boots into recover mode as if twrp was never installed or freezes and goes into a boot mode flux. Wish I could just pay someone to root this phone..... I am beginning to think it can not be rooted..... Does anyone have a link for updated instructions bc the ones I'm using are from March 2015...... I am using Odin 3.09.
Did you try CF Auto Root first?
I don't see it mentioned
And try ODIN 3.10.7
He mentioned trying to root using Odin, I guess he tried CF method using the tar file.
*Detection* said:
Did you try CF Auto Root first?
I don't see it mentioned
And try ODIN 3.10.7
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Have inboxed you
budro574 said:
I have followed the instructions posted by others step by step and it either boots into recover mode as if twrp was never installed or freezes and goes into a boot mode flux. Wish I could just pay someone to root this phone..... I am beginning to think it can not be rooted..... Does anyone have a link for updated instructions bc the ones I'm using are from March 2015...... I am using Odin 3.09.
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|QUOTE]Have inboxed you[/QUOTE]
Why inbox? Why not offer your potential solution to everyone?
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
androidtweaker1 said:
He mentioned trying to root using Odin, I guess he tried CF method using the tar file.
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Flashing TWRP from ODIN then SuperSU from TWRP is another way to root using ODIN
But also, some people have no clue what they are doing, and try flashing all sorts from ODIN - without CF actually mentioned, we are guessing
Even with Lollipop, you can still root your Galaxy S5 using CF Auto Root. It is flashable via Odin.
When you install custom ROMs or recovery like TWRP, make sure Reactivation Lock is disabled or else it will block any custom binary it would detect.
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hi,
i root my s5 g900f and installed xtrolite rom and now i want to install miui or liquidrom i cant goto recoverymod it shows some block by reactivationlock i treid to format erase but there are issues in settings.
now i m stuck in xtrolite rom.
someone please guide me what shall i do nothing is working. as per whole net world i tried but now m looking hopeless.
Juzer zoaib said:
hi,
i root my s5 g900f and installed xtrolite rom and now i want to install miui or liquidrom i cant goto recoverymod it shows some block by reactivationlock i treid to format erase but there are issues in settings.
now i m stuck in xtrolite rom.
someone please guide me what shall i do nothing is working. as per whole net world i tried but now m looking hopeless.
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Download a stock firmware from sammobile.com, preferrably ANE2 KitKat build. Flash it via Odin then once the firmware works, go to Security settings then disable Reactivation Lock. You should be able to flash a custom recovery and boot to it then.
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