Is the bootloader unlock exploit "[GUIDE] Unlocking the Galaxys S5 Bootloader using DEV Bootloader" by GeTex a usable method by the masses with the caveat one must posess the technical proficiency?
Well now that it's been compiled into an automated apk, yeah. As long as you can root, and have a Samsung eMMC, you can do it.
camcorder123 said:
Well now that it's been compiled into an automated apk, yeah. As long as you can root, and have a Samsung eMMC, you can do it.
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Hi men!
I already have my verizon s5 rooted, im reading about bootloader unlock, so. If i do the steps on the post, i can install CM or any custom roms? Did you do the steps?
Thank you for reply
ismaelvaldez said:
Hi men!
I already have my verizon s5 rooted, im reading about bootloader unlock, so. If i do the steps on the post, i can install CM or any custom roms? Did you do the steps?
Thank you for reply
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Read the post. Make sure you have a CID that ends in 15. If you do, then run the program. If you don't know the rest, then you shouldn't be doing this, but here ya go:
Find TWRP for the Galaxy S5, then download a ROM that is compatible with the kltevzw and flash it. I've been running CM13 flawlessly for almost a month.
camcorder123 said:
Read the post. Make sure you have a CID that ends in 15. If you do, then run the program. If you don't know the rest, then you shouldn't be doing this, but here ya go:
Find TWRP for the Galaxy S5, then download a ROM that is compatible with the kltevzw and flash it. I've been running CM13 flawlessly for almost a month.
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Hi
I checked the file but i only have this path /sys/block/mmcblk0 i opened the file but i dosen´t show anything. Im oppening the file with root file explorer, do i need to use other app? Am i doing wrong?
Thank you for your answer.
ismaelvaldez said:
Hi
I checked the file but i only have this path /sys/block/mmcblk0 i opened the file but i dosen´t show anything. Im oppening the file with root file explorer, do i need to use other app? Am i doing wrong?
Thank you for your answer.
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open it as a text file, and the first two digits will be either 15 (good) or 14 (bad).
larryk said:
open it as a text file, and the first two digits will be either 15 (good) or 14 (bad).
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Hi larryk
I opend the file and i found the number 15, so i can move on with the steps. I used ASTRO Explorer. Wich method you recomend to use?
Thank you for your help.
ismaelvaldez said:
Hi larryk
I opend the file and i found the number 15, so i can move on with the steps. I used ASTRO Explorer. Wich method you recomend to use?
Thank you for your help.
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All of the methods in http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909 work, but method one is the easiest...
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Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version
Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?
Hello?
Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different
WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.
Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.
go on this website http://www.mediafire.com/download/hath2562jyxipo3/tr.apk
download easy root kit v8 and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
download tr.apk from 1st link
extract easy root kit
place tr.apk into files folder
then run program
Doesn't work for latest update .314
Works again just download v12 and use towelroot from towelroot homepage for .314
Let'try!
It works perfect. Thanks
***Edit****
Worked for me.. Thanks!!!
Model no SGP521
Is this working on the Verizon model?
Unroot possible?
After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.
kishangoyal said:
After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.
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On the Z phones a simple factory reset by the pc companion would do fine in removing anything that could harm the warranty
Works perfectly on a SPG512 with 17.1.1.A.0.402 :highfive:
unrooting
kishangoyal said:
After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.
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u could search androidtipsz.com unrooting instructions
Maxim512 said:
Is this working on the Verizon model?
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Also would like to know this. Tempted to try.
-Collin-
CollinFX45 said:
Also would like to know this. Tempted to try.
-Collin-
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I rooted my Verizon variant with this method and all seems to work ok, had to run it twice however. Installed duel recovery after and making a backup now. All seems to work ok so far. Only thing I've mainly tried is root explorer and it gained SU rights and tested renaming an apk in the system files and worked fine.
arkfirefighter said:
I rooted my Verizon variant with this method and all seems to work ok, had to run it twice however. Installed duel recovery after and making a backup now. All seems to work ok so far. Only thing I've mainly tried is root explorer and it gained SU rights and tested renaming an apk in the system files and worked fine.
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That's great news. I mostly want to just debloat. With dual recovery, can we install ROMs should they ever become available?
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arkfirefighter said:
I rooted my Verizon variant with this method and all seems to work ok, had to run it twice however. Installed duel recovery after and making a backup now. All seems to work ok so far. Only thing I've mainly tried is root explorer and it gained SU rights and tested renaming an apk in the system files and worked fine.
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Okay I have root I used the v10 easy root. Do I just flash dual recovery even though it clearly stats an unlocked bootloader is needed? I don't flash files if I am not sure of their compatibility. Thanks.
Maxim512 said:
Okay I have root I used the v10 easy root. Do I just flash dual recovery even though it clearly stats an unlocked bootloader is needed? I don't flash files if I am not sure of their compatibility. Thanks.
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No need for unlocked bootloader.
kulvertti said:
No need for unlocked bootloader.
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Okay thanks I got it working. I don't think anybody has any roms on it yet did they? Stock based or otherwise?
Maxim512 said:
Okay thanks I got it working. I don't think anybody has any roms on it yet did they? Stock based or otherwise?
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As far as I know only CM11.
kulvertti said:
As far as I know only CM11.
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I knew they had CM11 on the wifi only version. I wasn't sure if they had a Verizon build. I have found it really difficult to find out what is LTE and what is wifi only.
kishangoyal said:
After using this method, is it possible to unroot?
In case the tablet needs to be sent back to Sony, they won't touch it if they see root enabled.
How to unroot it? n00b here.
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Use superuser and find the option for full unroot
joth135 said:
go on this website http://www.mediafire.com/download/hath2562jyxipo3/tr.apk
download easy root kit v8 and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
download tr.apk from 1st link
extract easy root kit
place tr.apk into files folder
then run program
Doesn't work for latest update .314
Works again just download v12 and use towelroot from towelroot homepage for .314
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ESET says tr.apk is a TROJAN for me.
airbus318 said:
ESET says tr.apk is a TROJAN for me.
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Most antivirus does that - you'll have to disable the antivirus temporarily to use the exploit.
Hello,
how can I root the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1?
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I tried Kingo Root, Root Genius and TowelRoot, but they didn't work. :crying:
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Brovning
Brovning said:
Hello,
how can I root the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1?
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I tried Kingo Root, Root Genius and TowelRoot, but they didn't work. :crying:
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Brovning
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Click this link and follow the instructions carefully. The files you will need are toward the bottom (third row from the bottom). Good luck!
Brovning said:
Hello,
how can I root the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1?
Build number: KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I tried Kingo Root, Root Genius and TowelRoot, but they didn't work. :crying:
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best regards,
Brovning
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cf-auto-root always for you . And Towelroot too , only with replace the kernel . Look at forum .
repey6 said:
cf-auto-root always for you . And Towelroot too , only with replace the kernel . Look at forum .
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cf-auto-root trips knox and that link has all the files and instructions Brovning needs...
cf-auto-root trips knox
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And I did not know Ay Yaï Yaï. Let the first will search an answer on forum, and then ask such questions.
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Click this link and follow the instructions carefully. The files you will need are toward the bottom (third row from the bottom). Good luck!
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Thank you!
:good:
Brovning said:
Thank you!
:good:
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Did it work?
Same problem here.
Yes, the instruction worked for me.
Brovning said:
Yes, the instruction worked for me.
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Oh great. Where did you get the firmware from? Most online sources look like scams.
andrewedmondson123 said:
Oh great. Where did you get the firmware from? Most online sources look like scams.
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I have a firmware collection, what do you need?
andrewedmondson123 said:
Oh great. Where did you get the firmware from? Most online sources look like scams.
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I followed the instructions and used the files T530_NH7_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 and T530_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5.
But I have no recovery, which is working well.
I used the recovery.tar, which you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab...rp-2-7-1-0-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-sm-t530-t2830798
But with this Custom Recovery for me it's not possible to select a backup file...
Brovning said:
I followed the instructions and used the files T530_NH7_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 and T530_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5.
But I have no recovery, which is working well.
I used the recovery.tar, which you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab...rp-2-7-1-0-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-sm-t530-t2830798
But with this Custom Recovery for me it's not possible to select a backup file...
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There is a newer recovery here, working fine for me (been using it for backups, restoring, flashing, etc. just fine).
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
There is a newer recovery here, working fine for me (been using it for backups, restoring, flashing, etc. just fine).
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I also found this recovery, but I can't copy it with ODIN. I tried the "twrp2840-190114_matissewifi" IMG, ZIP and TAR, but I always got an ODIN-error.
There is also an openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-matissewifi.img linked in this post.
Should I try this img or which one have you used?
Have you used Odin for flashing the recovery file?
Why was the head fool by towelroot if the counter has 0x1 ?
Hi there, recently i've updated my Sc-o4e to lollipop (build no. LRX22C-SC04EOMUGPD3). I need to remove some bloatware, thats why need to root it. But unable to find the root file for my build. Can someone help me finding it?
muneeb977 said:
Hi there, recently i've updated my Sc-o4e to lollipop (build no. LRX22C-SC04EOMUGPD3). I need to remove some bloatware, thats why need to root it. But unable to find the root file for my build. Can someone help me finding it?
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Hello,
It took me 1 minute to find this using "Samsung sc-o4e root" as the search term.
I also find it. But look at the build no. Its different than the one i am using.
GDReaper said:
Hello,
It took me 1 minute to find this using "Samsung sc-o4e root" as the search term.
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Will this work my build no? As they are different
muneeb977 said:
Will this work my build no? As they are different
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You build has nothing to do with it.
There are hundreds of different builds out there. Having different root methods for each build would be insane.
Is your ROM lollipop? Yes.
Is the root method for lollipop? Yes.
GDReaper said:
You build has nothing to do with it.
There are hundreds of different builds out there. Having different root methods for each build would be insane.
Is your ROM lollipop? Yes.
Is the root method for lollipop? Yes.
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OK. I'll give it a try.
Help ! lol I'm Brand New (still got the wrapper on) I have the SM-T530NU, build number LRX22G.T530NUUEU1BOI2, the instructions say its running on a different build number (LRX22G.T530NUOVU1BOJ2) does this matter
kaotic107 said:
Help ! lol I'm Brand New (still got the wrapper on) I have the SM-T530NU, build number LRX22G.T530NUUEU1BOI2, the instructions say its running on a different build number (LRX22G.T530NUOVU1BOJ2) does this matter
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Follow these directions, it doesn't matter what build number you're running you will be rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61421937&postcount=4
I'm trying this on my wifi Galaxy Tab 4 7.0
Flash (click start). When it's done, the progress bar will be full and Odin should say something like "RESET!"
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It didn't say "RESET!"
Install the SuperSU zip file that is saved to your tablet (tap the install option in TWRP, navigate to the zip file)."
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?? my recovery screen doesn't have an option for me to tap something to install something
edit: fixed, had the wrong twrp tar file thing. thanks for the guide. i have no idea wtf rooting or the supersu thing did at all, im too much of a noob but thx
RooterNoobie said:
I'm trying this on my wifi Galaxy Tab 4 7.0
It didn't say "RESET!"
?? my recovery screen doesn't have an option for me to tap something to install something
edit: fixed, had the wrong twrp tar file thing. thanks for the guide. i have no idea wtf rooting or the supersu thing did at all, im too much of a noob but thx
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You can now uninstall the apps that come pre-installed on your device (without root they cannot be uninstalled)