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[Q] First time Rooting on a Samsung device Advice plz

I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol

Dooms87 said:
I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol
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Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.

thegamerdarkseid said:
Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.
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I'm not 100% sure what version or what part of the build your looking for so here is a picture please let me know how i should proceed from here
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Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx

Dooms87 said:
Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx
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Thanks for checking and sharing that pic. You're on MJE. Look for the kingo root app online. There's no link on xda. The app is pretty straight forward from what I remember. If she just wants bloatware gone she can download Titanium Backup once rooted and get rid of some bloat.
Found a kingo video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fldtAhJCLiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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[REQ] DUALBOOT KERNEL/SCRIPT/MENU OPTION FOR THE NOTE 4 (like Linaro)

< < < This Thread is dedicated to raise awareness to developers... for the research and developing of a dualboot solution for the Note 4 > > >
It would be really awesome to have a DualBoot Note 4... so you can run for example a Note 4 LOLLIPOP ROM / Note 4 KITKAT ROM / NOTE 4 AOSP ROM or any other custom configuration/ROM.
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Dual Boot Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3065211

Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.linuxmolecule.com/how-to...m.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447534

carandcar said:
Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.linuxmolecule.com/how-to...to swap between roms with a dual boot option.
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I don't see the point of dual-booting multiple versions of Android. Now if we could have Android and Windows that would be cool.

theorioles33 said:
I don't see the point of dual-booting multiple versions of Android. Now if we could have Android and Windows that would be cool.
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A simple answer is to be able to try roms without having to make a backup , wipe and then restore if it's not right for you. It is more of a luxury than a necessity.

glm0025 said:
A simple answer is to be able to try roms without having to make a backup , wipe and then restore if it's not right for you. It is more of a luxury than a necessity.
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Yeah I suppose.

Tasssadar is the dev you'd like to get a hold of for your request, IMO.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011403

@rlorange created an app and ported over instructions that work from the s4. He has yet to start a dedicated thread, but I think this is what you're looking for.
rlorange said:
Ok I've got something great for all you Note 4 owners.
I've made an app which will automatically re-patch the patched zip with the slot of your choice and bypassing the AROMA freeze issues with NOTE 4
First you need to patch your cm12 zip file using this amazing patcher app
Download:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/486665/Snapshots/DualBootPatcher/index.html
Xda thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59366313
Heres a test release
EDIT Quick bug fix guys
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bm2vugn3q8hvnct/Dual_Boot_Patch_1.1.apk?dl=0
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Potential in the future!?! I followed the link and setup my Note 4 for Dual Boot in less than 20 minutes. That includes downloading an extra rom! The future is now.

yeah T-Mobile Note 4 already has dualboot

I got cm12 installed as secondary with kitkat ROM installed as primary. I installed the dual boot patcher on cm12 and I try to select my primary ROM to reboot into it but it doesnt, it just keeps rebooting into cm12.
Any ideas?
I do like cm12 though, runs pretty good for being a beta still.

I've been using the dual boot patcher for about 2 weeks and all run smooth now

ktetreault14 said:
I've been using the dual boot patcher for about 2 weeks and all run smooth now
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How about a How to for us idiots out here, who cant figure it out??? LOL.

suzook said:
How about a How to for us idiots out here, who cant figure it out??? LOL.
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Right? lmao, well if it is the same from the s4 should be a breeze

Well well well. I think I could go about making a video as soon a I care to fix my LG G2. Lmao just download dual boot patcher from the links in my signature.

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Right? lmao, well if it is the same from the s4 should be a breeze
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Im serious. I cant figure it out. Keep getting frozen in twrp.

You aren't using the updated app and reading. It doesn't work in recovery on note 4 because of Aroma GPU

does safestrap works in the note 4?

ktetreault14 said:
You aren't using the updated app and reading. It doesn't work in recovery on note 4 because of Aroma GPU
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Hence the reason Im asking for a tutorial. Sorry, just a step by step. Thanks

suzook said:
Hence the reason Im asking for a tutorial. Sorry, just a step by step. Thanks
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Patch zip manually.
Unzip
Go to /Your Zip/Multiboot/info.prop
Go to bottom line
Erase #
Change the stuff after = to your rom slot
(Ie: =dual or =multi-slot-1)

[Q] Root and S-OFF phone requirements (kernel?, knox?, build number?

Hi All,
In the past I successfully rooted, S-OFF and installed custom ROMs in my previous phones (HTC Desire, Galaxy 2 & 4 if not mistaken) with the help of this forum, thanks all!
Since last summer I have a Galaxy 5 (I changed homes and Verizon is the only carrier that provides reliable service in my area, so I had to "upgrade" (sarcasm) from my Galaxy 4)
Now I want to root and (if recommended) S-OFF my phone following the instruction provided here, but before starting I want to know what are the minimum requirements (if any!) in terms of Kernel, Build Number, KNOX version... etc to succeed.
I'm attaching screenshots showing the info displayed under the "About phone" menu
If someone that had gone through this process wants to share his/her own experience, please do it. It was quite a long time ago since the last time I embarked in those tasks, so please be as explicit as possible
Thanks in advance for your support.
Pegaso1
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S-off is only for HTC devices, so it doesn't apply here. I believe you need to follow the instructions in this guide but start at step 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546

landshark68 said:
S-off is only for HTC devices, so it doesn't apply here. I believe you need to follow the instructions in this guide but start at step 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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Thanks!
I checked that, but it says : "**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**"
Mine is not rooted yet, can you direct me to a post with proven instructions to do that?
Warmest regards!

Pegaso1 said:
Thanks!
I checked that, but it says : "**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**"
Mine is not rooted yet, can you direct me to a post with proven instructions to do that?
Warmest regards!
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Like I said in my previous reply, start with step 4. Read step 4 first and go from there.

Now I got it, you mean point 4 in the notes section!
I'll check that when at home, but I checked the link to download the file and it says "Samsung Galaxy 4"... would it be valid for my phone?
Rgds!
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Pegaso1 said:
Now I got it, you mean point 4 in the notes section!
I'll check that when at home, but I checked the link to download the file and it says "Samsung Galaxy 4"... would it be valid for my phone?
Rgds!
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Oh, yes sorry. Point 4 in the notes. I read that the file is just improperly named. It is the correct file for the galaxy S5.

About ROM file
landshark68 said:
Oh, yes sorry. Point 4 in the notes. I read that the file is just improperly named. It is the correct file for the galaxy S5.
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Hi Again!
In point number 1 of the procedure (1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).), to which ROM does it refer? The procedure ask to download 2 files right before that, both with ROM names on it:
- G900V_OC4_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900V_OC4_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Which one should I place in my device?
Rgds!:good:

I would recommend the one that say stock rooted if you don't plan on theming or using xposed. If you plan on using either of those choose the deodexed one.

Update - Job done!
Just a quick update
I can confirm that the procedure described here worked for my Verizon SG5 under Android 5.0. Thanks to all that made that possible!
I would just comment that in order to disable KNOX, you can follow the procedure posted here
Now I'm working in removing the bloatware of my phone (hopefully without removing any required component to keep the phone working!). Any advise in that sense will be appreciated.
Rgds!
Pegaso

Question about lg magna h-502f / prime plus br

This little phone, is giving me some headaches about a month, After kill O-Axys (my precious baby MOTOROLA X2 XT1097) I Went to a shop and bought this one, was the first time that I choosed a phone because of it's appearence, but his internal storage it's to small for me... (maybe because I made a downgrade of 32gb to 8/4free :crying but, the question is: I Want to know WHAT firmware VERSION of this Tiny "evil phone" has exploits to rooting... If is H-502 V10a, v10c, v10b, I'm using the software ver v10d-BRA-XXX, Kernel 3.10.54, and with this one, either king root and LG "Root-for-all" methods does not seems to work... And, I want to know too, who already was able to make root on it and how PLEASE ... :crying:
few observations:
on download mode SH command seems to be disabled when I try execute the command, or it just doesnt have permission to make it. When "Enter" is hit with the command, It just return an empty string started of a #, anyway, nothing was made...
psneuter does not have permission or get mmap() errors. I tried some manual job with debian, since that I have some knowledge on devel, age of Defy haha
Any try of getting an script or access to system folder or bin is rejected due to the "Only-read" default inputed permissions...
The kernel of this phone seems to be a little forseken or unknown for the community...
Someone have a way of exorcism for this phone? I'm really tired... And I'm a little afraid of get a brick, since that this phone does not have much "knowledge" inside developer communnity.
His name is Freud, yes, every phone that I handle, I put a name on it, *laughs*...
Freud's Status and Data
Manufactorer: LG aka "Life's Good".
Model: H-502F Dual SIM, not LTE.
Storage: 8gb + 2gb sdcard ( After give the 16gb sdcard to DSi... I confess that I was with a little sloth about format and switch the cards to get a few more space )
Rooted: Nope, waiting exorcism...
FIRMWARE: v10d-BRA-XXX
KERNEL: 3.10.54
MN: LRX21Y
Android VER: 5.0.1 (dafuq bro... we are at 5.1.1 LG seems to be stucked at 5.0.1 ¬¬ )
Brick counter: 0
Status: ALIVE, UP-TO-DATE, DAILY-USED

Hi, i have a LG Magna h500f with the same kernel and ROM ver. V20a-EUR-XX and I successfuly rooted it via Kingroot.

Geralt1232 said:
Hi, i have a LG Magna h500f with the same kernel and ROM ver. V20a-EUR-XX and I successfuly rooted it via Kingroot.
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Did you install a custom Rom? If so, What is it? Thanks

No, i can't find anything.I think there is no custom ROM for this phone yet.

See here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-lg-t3314696

Mine is H50f v10a... I did tried upgrading to v10d but cant be rooted so I downgraded it back...
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Berong said:
Mine is H50f v10a... I did tried upgrading to v10d but cant be rooted so I downgraded it back...
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How did u downgraded it?
Is there a orginall kdz for h500f ?
I cannot find.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3312569 >>> i used this...
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Yeah, the best way is downgrade to v10a that have root method, then try kingroot, install TWRP and remove king to put SuperSU

Hi. I was able to root v10d version using kingroot app but i took me 5 retries just to root it.
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Marshmallow 6.0.1 Now Live for AT&T Galaxy Note Edge!

According to AT&T's site, Android version: 6.0.1 Marshmallow is now available for download for the Galaxy Note Edge N915A !
See AT&T KB426661
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I am from Bosnia. Link for downlod pls..
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androidBH said:
I am from Bosnia. Link for downlod pls..
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No Link.... must download it from your phone.

Here it comes! The download has begun 9:32pm EST
This should be interesting!

Anyone able to find a full changelog?
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Can someone post a file to download and apply update via odin? I have unlocked device and cannot get ota. thanks

Hi I live in Europe and have at and t version of note edge , still didn't get ota update, changed vpn setting for USA but nothing, could someone give a link please with manual update, my baterry drain is horrible, eating power 5% for 7-8 minutes . Think android 6 will help. Any tips for both problems?

http://droididea.com/download-n915aucu2dph5-stock-marshmallow-for-att-note-edge-n915a/
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My SM-N915A says that it is up to date when I use ota, kies, and smart switch on pc but I'm still on OI6 build 5.1.1 any help on updating my device or link to download the needed files for the 6.0.1 MM update..... THanks

Thanks for link but there is no .tar file. Think file it is not yet on the Internet

I'm from Pakistan but it says software is up to date on at&t note edge . What now ? Currently on 5.0.1

So today I went to the Samsung shop inside best buy to get the update because when I tried to update via OTA, Kies, and Smart Switch (computer app) it said that my device was up to date. So I was talking to the tech there while i got my update, I had asked what software they used to update the phones the tech told me that it is called "Smart" not Smart Switch. So the tech gave me back my phone and I looked to see what built number I got updated to I saw that it was COI9. Then I argued with the tech that AT&T had pushed the MM update . So the tech was nice enough to check to see if I had anymore updates and to my demise the tech said that it was the latest update... If anyone can get a hold of the software that they use could/would be nice enough to upload it so we can do the forced updates to our Samsung devices.

Anyone else see this weird box shows up during boot also wasn't there on lollipop

Boot screen

joerolando2701 said:
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Did you update to the MM 6.0.1?

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After we upgraded our two Note Edges to Marshmallow, we are definitely not seeing the imprint/line that you're seeing.
It almost looks like screen burn.
Also, we had ordered a used replacement Note Edge a while back and it came looking just like that. We tried screenburn apps, which did not fix the problem (so it was sent back).

N915AUCU2DPH5 Note Edge Marshmallow
I only found the file name:
AP_N915AUCU2DPH5_CL8932341_QB10663788_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.rar
We can find the file through this link, but they ask you a vip account...
3w . clangsm com /ftpdemo/index.php?dir=Flashes/Samsung/Android/Marshmallow_6.0/SM-N910A%20Samsung%20Galaxy%20Note%204%20%28AT%26T%29/N910AUCU2EPH5

link fix
http://www.clangsm.com/ftpdemo/index.php?dir=Flashes/Samsung/Android/Marshmallow_6.0/SM-N915A%20Samsung%20Galaxy%20Edge%20%28AT%26T%29/N915AUCU2DPH5/

2 GB ?
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Could someone give us normal link, they want 29 dollars for vip status for 1 month, this is more expensive then Netflix Spotify and Google music all together. Dropbox or Google drive should be ok.