I have a Claro D801/803 which has been through hell and back with a QHUSB 9008 error -> 9006 error (without the right IMG files) and now finally I have achieved download mode.
Now if any of you gents can tell me how to go from here to Cloudy or CM (as in - which files to use), it will be much appreciated. I'm really really scared of flashing the wrong thing again. The Claro phone is extremely fragile...
Also two worrisome questions :
1. will this phone be carrier locked the moment I flash the kdz ?
2. Is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 - the way to flash. In which case, should I choose CDMA in the flash tool as well as "Korean" as language. The instructions on that page are not entirely clear.
For the benefit of those who may have the same question about the Claro 801/803, here are the steps to follow. First - save a nandroid backup and also backup your photos, music,etc. Also check if you are starting from Jellybean or Kitkat.
1. Install Towelroot and just click the button to root. Reboot (even though it says you dont need to)
2. Download TWRP 2.8 from here. Unzip the zip file to get an IMG file. Put this on your phone.
3. Install "Flashify" from play store. Click the button that says "Install Recovery", then select "From file" and point it to the IMG file you put on your phone in step 2.
4. Reboot.
5. Check if recovery is working - the way to do it is simple. Power off your phone -> press "Vol-Down + Power button" until it shows a screen saying "Press power button for factory reset". At this point press power button THREE times. If you have the recovery installed, it will boot to TWRP recovery... otherwise your phone will factory reset and you will lose your pictures (so make sure your phone is backed up).
At this point you are ready to install ROMS !!
There are two main ROMs for the LG G2 right now - the Cyanogenmod 12 Lollipop and the Cloudy G3. The CM12 ROM can work on Jellybean baseband/radio while the Cloud ROMs need Kitkat Basebands/Radio. Now, at this point I decided to not flash Kitkat based basebands because ... well, I might as well wait for Lollipop to flash the updated baseband.
so I decided to go with CM12 - and flashed the CM12 ROM and gapps.
A bit about this post.
I just want to share the links that was useful to me when I was working on my girlfriends phone. Its an awesome device.
I gathered the links and added some troubleshooting tips that helped me out. I hope it does help you too. Enjoy.
UPDATE 09/21/2017
For firmware, stock images and download needs .
Visit https://desktop.firmware.mobi
It was made by our lord Chainfire.
Stock ROMS for SM-G930W8
Updato Rom Download Collections
Stock Recoveries for Galaxy S7 G930W8 Rogers
Marshmallow 6.0 G930W8VLU2BQB6
Download
Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1
Download
How to extract Recovery from Firmwares
How To Extract Stock Recovery From Samsung Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S7 with Magisk
Click Here for MaxLee Guide or Watch Video Below
Download Root, TWRP, Magisk Kit
Video Link
Troubleshooting on Installing Magisk inside TWRP
Problem: When you can't find the zip files on the internal, external sd or otg.
Symtoms
sd card / otg / internalsd showing as 0 mb or mount error.
you can see folders but not files.
How to fix it
Follow the steps below. WARNING: Wiping DATA will delete your files on your internal storage (emulated sd)
Requirements: Copy Magiskv14 , MagiskManager ,AntirootRemoval inside External SDCARD. Insert in the phone.
Boot to TWRP Recovery (VOLUP+HOME+POWER)
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Press back key, then choose reboot > Recovery
Inside recovery, install the necessary zip files.
How to Restore the Mobile Data and Mobile Hotspot Quick Settings Toggles on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Click here for the full steps
How to Restore to Stock Firmware
Video Link
Tweaks for Battery Life
Disable Wifi Scanning - Settings>Privacy and Safety>Location>Improve Accuracy
https://www.androidcentral.com/fix-battery-life-galaxy-s7
Fix Wifi Lag on S7
Automatic
Set DNS as google using DNS Changer
Manual
Enable Developer mode on your S7 or S7 Edge.
In the new "Developer options" in "Settings" change "Use legacy DHCP client" from OFF to ON.
Anothery Way
Change DNS settings
If the above tips did not work for you, its time to take things to the next level. If the Galaxy S7 is the only device in your Wi-Fi network to suffer from slow speeds, you can try changing the DNS server used on the handset.
For this, you will first have to make the device forget the existing Wi-Fi network. Then, tap on its name to join again, but before you enter the password, tap on ‘Show advanced options.’ Now proceed to tap ‘IP Settings’ and select ‘Static’ from the list. Leave other IP settings as they are, and simply enter the DNS server you’d like to use in the DNS text field area. You can try using Google DNS first (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to see if they fix the Wi-Fi woes on your S7 or not.
Important Tools
ADB Installer
Latest Odin
Samsung USB Drivers
Wireless ADB Root - Download
Magisk Thread
Fix Odin Device Info Fail when Restoring (Credits to Original Poster)
Method 1
Open Odin, place all the necessary files into their slots.
Go the the options tab, make sure "Auto Reboot" IS ticked.
Press "start", but as soon as you do, hold down VolumeDown+Home+Power on your phone.
Odin will fail and your phone will reboot into download mode again.
Now press "Start" in Odin again, and your phone should flash without a problem.
This might take a few attempts to get right.
Method 2 (Another Variation)
Download the stock for your phone.
Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Press volume down to restart phone
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + home button)
Press continue
Install firmware with Odin
Wait for the firmware to be installed
Ready.
How I Rooted my G930W8
Don't skip any of the step.
First clean install the latest Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1 - Guide
Download the MagiskFilesRoot, unzip it in the sdcard, slide it inside your phone
Boot up S7 then setup the normal way
Enable Developer Options - System > About Phone > Build Number > Tap 7 Times, press back.
Select Developer Options then Turn on ADB Debugging & OEM Unlock
Disable the Samsung Factory Reset Protection if you have it enabled
Put phone in download mode
Download TWRP using this twrp-3.1.1-0-herolte.img.tar
Open Odin, uncheck AutoReboot, check AP point to the TWRP we just downloaded. Hit Start
Once its finished, do Recovery Combo (Power + VolumeUp + HomeButton)
It will reboot in TWRP Recovery, flash MagiskV14.zip, if you have problem seeing files wipe DATA and then reboot to recovery again using TWRP, select SDCARD as storage then flash MagiskV14.zip
Reboot the phone, wait 10-15 minutes then install MagiskManager.apk
Optional - Open Magisk Manager, select SuperUser then open Download. Install Busybox by 0sm0sis.
You are now running systemless root
Refer to MaxLee Video on Rooting S7 with Magisk - Guide
Did you manage to root the G930W8 on nougat 7.0 build with this method? I've had nothing but problems attempting to root for the last few days. Tried cf-auto root and this magisk method early on in my attempts with no success. I've just fine a full clean build flash and restore and would really like to root but am worried I'm just going to get no where again and spend hours getting back to where I'm at now...
v2kai said:
Did you manage to root the G930W8 on nougat 7.0 build with this method? I've had nothing but problems attempting to root for the last few days. Tried cf-auto root and this magisk method early on in my attempts with no success. I've just fine a full clean build flash and restore and would really like to root but am worried I'm just going to get no where again and spend hours getting back to where I'm at now...
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Yes. Refer to second post. I'm now running the latest nougat with magiskv14 systemless root. Its better that way, I can still use snapchat and banking applications.
What was the problem you are having?
Xygote said:
Yes. Refer to second post. I'm now running the latest nougat with magiskv14 systemless root. Its better that way, I can still use snapchat and banking applications.
What was the problem you are having?
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Having trouble as well.
I get message "integrity check failed" after flashing magisk via twrp a step 11 then makes me reset the phone but because of the custom recovery it only bootloops.
Then i restart the whole process again only to stop at step 11.
Is there a step i'm missing?
Start all over again, but on step 11 follow this.
Try it this way:
When you boot up to TWRP, swipe allow modification. Flash MagiskV14.zip, then if it says install TWRP app, press "do not install".
If you have problem seeing files wipe DATA and then reboot to recovery again using TWRP, select SDCARD as storage then flash MagiskV14.zip
I tried it but i accidentally let the phone reboot after flashing twrp and it failed the integrity check and started bootlooping. I entered recovery and grabbed the log which i attached here.
So I did the steps again but used this steps from the other guide for exynos models
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow the next step you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to use Systemless DevBase, then do not swipe. Keep it as read only.
Go to Wipe and click on format data. Type "yes" and it will format.
Now go back to home and click on "Reboot" then click on "Recovery" Option.
Then went from step 11 here and what you said to flash magisk and it worked.
My phone is finally debloated.
I tried your steps many times but everytime it's failing. Everytime it fails when installing "system". I've tried with different CSC version firmwares but it failed with each one of them. I', 100% sure that it is G930W8 S7 Flat because it was running on the same version of custom ROMs.
cy56 said:
I tried your steps many times but everytime it's failing. Everytime it fails when installing "system". I've tried with different CSC version firmwares but it failed with each one of them. I', 100% sure that it is G930W8 S7 Flat because it was running on the same version of custom ROMs.
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Same here... I tried it on two different stock roms with no luck.
I almost soft bricked my s7 which was working perfectly before applying the patch. It was giving me dm-verity error at boot...
I was able to flash it back and make it working using full stock rom.
I highly recommend readers to NOT apply the above Magisk Root on their G930W8 (S7).
DeCoDish
sorry if this is in the wrong section i have galaxy s7 its on android 7.0 my power button is broken doesnt work at all i normally dont let my phone power down completley cause of it and it has ive tried rebooting the phone usin volume down and then plugging into computer and it just brings up the charge screen is there any other ways i can get this phone powered on even if i have to download something on my computer i will pleaqse help if possible
Have you tried these suggestions?
https://www.addictivetips.com/android/turn-on-an-android-phone-with-a-broken-power-button/
I just want to confirm this, since it's not explicitly mentioned in the post... When you root it trips KNOX, which locks you out from Disconnect Pro, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay. Does this also mean that Android pay will not work either? Or does this method allow for Android pay to work?
If not, is there a workaround yet?
Scraggarax said:
I just want to confirm this, since it's not explicitly mentioned in the post... When you root it trips KNOX, which locks you out from Disconnect Pro, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay. Does this also mean that Android pay will not work either? Or does this method allow for Android pay to work?
If not, is there a workaround yet?
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There are many reports on the XDA forums that Android Pay works with Magisk systemless root and with tripped Knox on S7 (as opposed to Samsung Pay which will not work once Knox is tripped).
Xygote said:
A bit about this post.
I just want to share the links that was useful to me when I was working on my girlfriends phone. Its an awesome device.
I gathered the links and added some troubleshooting tips that helped me out. I hope it does help you too. Enjoy.
UPDATE 09/21/2017
For firmware, stock images and download needs .
Visit https://desktop.firmware.mobi
It was made by our lord Chainfire.
Stock ROMS for SM-G930W8
Updato Rom Download Collections
Stock Recoveries for Galaxy S7 G930W8 Rogers
Marshmallow 6.0 G930W8VLU2BQB6
Download
Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1
Download
How to extract Recovery from Firmwares
How To Extract Stock Recovery From Samsung Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S7 with Magisk
Click Here for MaxLee Guide or Watch Video Below
Download Root, TWRP, Magisk Kit
Video Link
Troubleshooting on Installing Magisk inside TWRP
Problem: When you can't find the zip files on the internal, external sd or otg.
Symtoms
sd card / otg / internalsd showing as 0 mb or mount error.
you can see folders but not files.
How to fix it
Follow the steps below. WARNING: Wiping DATA will delete your files on your internal storage (emulated sd)
Requirements: Copy Magiskv14 , MagiskManager ,AntirootRemoval inside External SDCARD. Insert in the phone.
Boot to TWRP Recovery (VOLUP+HOME+POWER)
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Press back key, then choose reboot > Recovery
Inside recovery, install the necessary zip files.
How to Restore the Mobile Data and Mobile Hotspot Quick Settings Toggles on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Click here for the full steps
How to Restore to Stock Firmware
Video Link
Tweaks for Battery Life
Disable Wifi Scanning - Settings>Privacy and Safety>Location>Improve Accuracy
https://www.androidcentral.com/fix-battery-life-galaxy-s7
Fix Wifi Lag on S7
Automatic
Set DNS as google using DNS Changer
Manual
Enable Developer mode on your S7 or S7 Edge.
In the new "Developer options" in "Settings" change "Use legacy DHCP client" from OFF to ON.
Anothery Way
Change DNS settings
If the above tips did not work for you, its time to take things to the next level. If the Galaxy S7 is the only device in your Wi-Fi network to suffer from slow speeds, you can try changing the DNS server used on the handset.
For this, you will first have to make the device forget the existing Wi-Fi network. Then, tap on its name to join again, but before you enter the password, tap on ‘Show advanced options.’ Now proceed to tap ‘IP Settings’ and select ‘Static’ from the list. Leave other IP settings as they are, and simply enter the DNS server you’d like to use in the DNS text field area. You can try using Google DNS first (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to see if they fix the Wi-Fi woes on your S7 or not.
Important Tools
ADB Installer
Latest Odin
Samsung USB Drivers
Wireless ADB Root - Download
Magisk Thread
Fix Odin Device Info Fail when Restoring (Credits to Original Poster)
Method 1
Open Odin, place all the necessary files into their slots.
Go the the options tab, make sure "Auto Reboot" IS ticked.
Press "start", but as soon as you do, hold down VolumeDown+Home+Power on your phone.
Odin will fail and your phone will reboot into download mode again.
Now press "Start" in Odin again, and your phone should flash without a problem.
This might take a few attempts to get right.
Method 2 (Another Variation)
Download the stock for your phone.
Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Press volume down to restart phone
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + home button)
Press continue
Install firmware with Odin
Wait for the firmware to be installed
Ready.
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I followed these directions exactly but when I boot into TWRP and attempt to install the Magisk.zip I recieve the following errors stating "could not mount /data partition" then causing the phone to bootloop until I flash the stock firmware again.
Why is this happening?
benberger88 said:
So I did the steps again but used this steps from the other guide for exynos models
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow the next step you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to use Systemless DevBase, then do not swipe. Keep it as read only.
Go to Wipe and click on format data. Type "yes" and it will format.
Now go back to home and click on "Reboot" then click on "Recovery" Option.
Then went from step 11 here and what you said to flash magisk and it worked.
My phone is finally debloated.
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can you clarify(link to) what combination of steps you used to achieve a successful root? I havent attempted again since my last attempt but it sounds like you had some success. If you'd share it'd be really helpful and appreciated. Would really like to get root back on my phone
also just to clarify, I'm on nougat 7.0 with security patch Nov 1, 2017
Thanks
Avengement said:
I followed these directions exactly but when I boot into TWRP and attempt to install the Magisk.zip I recieve the following errors stating "could not mount /data partition" then causing the phone to bootloop until I flash the stock firmware again.
Why is this happening?
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If its first time TWRP installation then you need to Format data (Caution: Format data will format the Phone internal storage and you need to backup files first if you have in phone storage like photos video and etc) After formatting data it Will allow to read and write the data partition). Further once you Flash TWRP then Super SU or Magist (Root) is compulsory to boot normal unless its bootloop
Any of you recommend holding off on the root till the Oreo update? Also, does rooting change the kernel to a different one? I wanna avoid battery/performance issues if I can by staying on the stock kernel.
MirzaAwais said:
If its first time TWRP installation then you need to Format data (Caution: Format data will format the Phone internal storage and you need to backup files first if you have in phone storage like photos video and etc) After formatting data it Will allow to read and write the data partition). Further once you Flash TWRP then Super SU or Magist (Root) is compulsory to boot normal unless its bootloop
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How do you format the drive? What type of file system do you format it to? At what point in this tutorial is this done?
hi
can someone confirm a procedure for rooting s7 on exynos cpu
would be more than appreciated
thanks
nate
[DETAILED][GUIDE] Flash Recovery + ROM to Samsung Galaxy S6 [LineageOS][G920F][TWRP]
Good Day Fam,
This is a detailed guide for absolute beginners rooting their Samsung Galaxy S6 (G920F) for the first time. It includes loading a system recovery (TWRP) and flashing a custom rom (LineageOS 14.1). This same method has been used personally on three different Samsung phones (S4 mini, S5, S6) with no problems or bricking. In this example official LineageOS 14.1 (ROM) will be used. Why LineageOS? Its stable, has good support and is lightweight (well optimised). Over the dozens of roms flashed generally LineageOS comes on top.
I had links for all the downloads but xda won't let me post them due to not enough posts. All except for the drivers and odin are on LineageOS's website.
DOWNLOADS:
Lineage OS 14.1 of your phone:download.lineageos.org/zerofltexx
"lineage-14.1-201xxxxx-nightly-zerofltexx-signed.zip"
TWRP (System Recovery TeamWin) got from:twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
"twrp-3.2.3-0-zeroflte.img"
Gapps (S6 = ARM64, Lineage 14.1 = 7.1, I chose nano for you)pengapps.org/?api=7.1&variant=nano
"open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20180928.zip"
Odin (what we use to get TWRP on phone, also doesn't matter which version they all work)dindownload.com/download/#.W62aymgzaUk
"Odin3_v3.12.3.zip"
Driver (not always needed):developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
"SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.zip"
INSTRUCTIONS:
Load TWRP on phone using Odin (it involves usb cable, phone in download mode, and sometimes you need to donwload samsung driver software if odin doesn't pick up phone).
Reboot phone in Recovery mode (TWRP mode) and back up whole phone on a flash/micro sd/OTG card.
In recovery mode format (need to type "yes") and wipe it (system+cache)
Copy DOWNLOAD 1 and 3 zipped folders on a micro sd card (LineageOS and Gapps)
Put sd card in phone and start phone in recovery mode.
Navigate to and install "lineage-.....zip" with the reboot after completion unchecked and then "open_gapps....zip" with the reboot after completion checked
And NOW your phone will reboot with hot new bloatware free OS
And you still have copy of your old phone on a flash somewhere.
EXTRA:
The only folders you unzip is the folders that need to be installed on pc: odin + drivers (the rest need to stay ziped
Download mode: volume down + home + power
Recovery mode: volume up + home + power
Odin's set up has to be perfect before you push start look it up. This is the most crucial part of the process as you can brick your phone here if not done right
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[DETAILED][GUIDE] Flash Recovery + ROM to Samsung Galaxy S6 [LineageOS][G920F][TWRP]
Good Day Fam,
This is a detailed guide for absolute beginners rooting their Samsung Galaxy S6 (G920F) for the first time. It includes loading a system recovery (TWRP) and flashing a custom rom (LineageOS 14.1). This same method has been used personally on three different Samsung phones (S4 mini, S5, S6) with no problems or bricking. In this example official LineageOS 14.1 (ROM) will be used. Why LineageOS? Its stable, has good support and is lightweight (well optimised). Over the dozens of roms flashed generally LineageOS comes on top.
I had links for all the downloads but xda won't let me post them due to not enough posts. All except for the drivers and odin are on LineageOS's website.
DOWNLOADS:
Lineage OS 14.1 of your phone:download.lineageos.org/zerofltexx
"lineage-14.1-201xxxxx-nightly-zerofltexx-signed.zip"
TWRP (System Recovery TeamWin) got from:twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
"twrp-3.2.3-0-zeroflte.img"
Gapps (S6 = ARM64, Lineage 14.1 = 7.1, I chose nano for you)pengapps.org/?api=7.1&variant=nano
"open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20180928.zip"
Odin (what we use to get TWRP on phone, also doesn't matter which version they all work)dindownload.com/download/#.W62aymgzaUk
"Odin3_v3.12.3.zip"
Driver (not always needed):developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
"SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.zip"
INSTRUCTIONS:
Load TWRP on phone using Odin (it involves usb cable, phone in download mode, and sometimes you need to donwload samsung driver software if odin doesn't pick up phone).
Reboot phone in Recovery mode (TWRP mode) and back up whole phone on a flash/micro sd/OTG card.
In recovery mode format (need to type "yes") and wipe it (system+cache)
Copy DOWNLOAD 1 and 3 zipped folders on a micro sd card (LineageOS and Gapps)
Put sd card in phone and start phone in recovery mode.
Navigate to and install "lineage-.....zip" with the reboot after completion unchecked and then "open_gapps....zip" with the reboot after completion checked
And NOW your phone will reboot with hot new bloatware free OS
And you still have copy of your old phone on a flash somewhere.
EXTRA:
The only folders you unzip is the folders that need to be installed on pc: odin + drivers (the rest need to stay ziped
Recovery mode: volume up + home + power
Odin's set up has to be perfect before you push start look it up. This is the most crucial part of the process as you can brick your phone here if not done right
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