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Root lollipop on AT&T Note 3 without Safestrap!

IT CAN BE DONE​
Here's how I did it. (And don't blame me if you brick the phone, etc., etc....)
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE NOTES! Read them thoroughly!
1. Install stock NC2 (Instructions are all over)
2. Root with towelroot.
3. Install latest SU from the play store and update binary (you know the drill, right?)
4. See Chainfire's site here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 Get FlashFire
5. Place the AT&T stock lollipop .tar file on your SD card. It is available in the note 3 forum.
6. Run FlashFire. Once it has done its thing, click on the + sign.
7. Click on flash firmware package and navigate to the stock .tar file.
8. FlashFire will analyze the file and you will see a screen with partitions checked. These are the partitions that FlashFire can write (AND ROOT)
9. Click the download sign at the top on the red bar.
10. Click on the check mark to Create New Archive (FlashFire will create a .tar.md5 file take note of where it is saved and COPY TO YOUR PC BEFORE you run FlashFire! You will need it!
11. Next you will see the screen with ACTIONS on a red bar. Scroll to the bottom and touch FLASH
12. FlashFire will now write the partitions that are checked. When it reboots the phone, IMMEDIATELY hold the volume down, home, and power button to enter download.
13. Go to your PC where you copied the archive (that .tar.md5 fike). Right click on the file and choose rename. Remove the .md5 from the file name or odin will likely give you an error.
14. Open odin and connect your phone. Place the .tar archive FlashFire created in the AP section and flash. It will write the partitions that FlashFire could not.
15. Reboot and enjoy rooted lollipop on your phone.

Hate that I still have to wipe data to get it to boot at all, but a minor gripe I suppose. Just hate having to reinstall my apps and set them back up. Thanks for sharing this, been waiting for something like this for a while!

Yeah but if you're already on rooted nc2, why not just flash the stock rooted lollipop rom?

Doesn't that process require using SafeStrap, where this process does not?

netracerx said:
Doesn't that process require using SafeStrap, where this process does not?
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You can use flashfire...
Plus why go through all this hassle to reach the same result?

That's absolutely true. but think it is a matter of preference. I had some issues with Safestrap, but were it still supported for lollipop, I would probably still be there. I also had a soft brick when I attempted to do a backup, which supposedly still works by booting from the power screen. SO for those who would prefer a cleaner option, this might suit them better. Flashfire also has the potential to install other custom roms. I am still looking at that option.

swapavi said:
You can use flashfire...
Plus why go through all this hassle to reach the same result?
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this is the first post i've seen for the N900A that advised using Flashfire, all other posts required using Safestrap (which i personally did not like the idea of using just because it wasn't actually updating the OS on the phone, but essentially tricking the phone into loading a different set of files much like multi-booting). if it were possible to use Flashfire with the rooted lollipop roms, i'm surprised none of the thread OPs updated their posts to reflect that.

FlashFire has only been out since April. It is Chainfire's successor for Mobile Odin. It takes a while for all of the phones to be tested. There are a couple of other users that have tested it. Just search the FlashFire forum for Note 3 and you can read the comments. At least one other has used it on the AT&T variant.

reboot into download mode
I just finished your method successfully. Thank you. I would like to add that there was an option to reboot into download mode after flashing with FlashFire. I didn't have to worry
about immediately holding vol. down . I think the version of FlashFire I used is a little newer. Anyway thanks again!

I will keep trying
Hi all,
I was able to go through all the steps but keep getting stuck on step 14. Odin fails at the very very end and never finishes. I have done the whole process 3 times over.
Questions:
1. When picking the .tar in step 7, I am selecting the largest file of lollipop. I believe it is an AP file about 2.2 Gigabytes. This is the right one to select in step 7??
2. On step 10 when it ask you to Create New Archive, do i check ALL the boxes?? Nothing is checked by default when i press the download sign in step 9.
Other than these two things, everything else seems to work nicely. I did also notice that when Flash Fire runs and writes the system, wipe is set to OFF. I figured it was like that on purpose but just saying.
Thanks in advance,
John :good:

Sorry for the delay. I have moved on to the S6, so been busy with it.
For step 7, choose whichever ROM you wish to use. The one you have should be fine.
With regards to the second question, Flashfire should check the files in step 8 that are needed for the archive. Are you using a stock rom for step 7? If not, it might be able to flash without a separate tar file.

Ok,
Yes it was stock and thanks for the tip i will give this a shot as soon as i can and see how it goes.

So this will work to Root the Note III on Lollipop?

What exactly does Flashfire do in this case? Is it unlocking the bootlader, allowing for flashing a custom rom? Or is it only rooting Lollipop? I was looking at safestrap for running a custom rom on the AT&T Note 3, and someone mentioned in another thread that Flashfire was a better option for doing so, with no need for the multi-boot workaround. Thanks to anyone who can straighten me out on this, and if Flashfire doesn't allow for flashing a custom rom on the AT&T note 3, is there anything else out there that does?
I'm under the impression that the AT&T note 3 has a locked bootloader, which is my point of confusion.

fitzly said:
What exactly does Flashfire do in this case? Is it unlocking the bootlader, allowing for flashing a custom rom? Or is it only rooting Lollipop? I was looking at safestrap for running a custom rom on the AT&T Note 3, and someone mentioned in another thread that Flashfire was a better option for doing so, with no need for the multi-boot workaround. Thanks to anyone who can straighten me out on this, and if Flashfire doesn't allow for flashing a custom rom on the AT&T note 3, is there anything else out there that does?
I'm under the impression that the AT&T note 3 has a locked bootloader, which is my point of confusion.
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Great Guide and find.
Flashfire has the power to bypass the security that would provent Odin from installing , for example a custom kernel, so be carefull with Flashfire, it installed a custom kernel on my phone and flagged Knox to a 1

Followed the steps in the 1st post...worked flawless! May I add its good to clear cache & delvic cache as well
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Excellent. I don't like Safestrap, so this was perfect... I didn't have to wipe my phone, and everything went perfectly the first time. One note, I did have to put my phone in Download Mode (as stated in the OP) after the reboot from Flashfire. Thanks so much to all who worked on this!
Update: The OC2 update happened pretty much immediately after I booted. The OTA update actually managed to complete, and I still have root.

I am currently on 4.3 MI9 version..
i rooted it with chainfire method root de la vega.
Now can i flash NC2 with odin and continue the thing ?

Can someone point me to the stock lollipop tar? I cannot for the life of me find it in any of these forums. Please & thank you.

Chocu1a said:
Can someone point me to the stock lollipop tar? I cannot for the life of me find it in any of these forums. Please & thank you.
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look here, if you still have issues let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006

[GUIDE][HOW-TO] Root Tab S2 and more

Galaxy Tab S2 - Root, Recovery, ROMs​
Index
Post 1
Root
Recovery
Post 2
Flashing ROMs
FAQ
Congratulations! You bought a Galaxy Tab 2 and you want to root. Follow these instructions and you will be well on your way!
I recommend you be on the latest firmware.
Current FW: OH7 5.1.1
Rooting Your Device
Step 1
Download Necessary Files
You will need to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: ODIN 3.10.7
-Extract the files
You will need to download the correct cf-autoroot from here: [ROOT] CF-autoroot - Galaxy Tab S2 - SM-T810/T710/T715 [19/9/15]
-Please read the entire OP to determine which package you need for your specific device.
If you're on 5.1.1, you will need to flash a permissive custom kernel from here: [KERNEL] Permissive Lollipop 5.1.1 kernel for T710/T810​
Step 2 - ONLY IF YOU ARE ON 5.1.1 - If not, continue to Step 3
Flash a custom, SE Linux permissive kernel
-Start your tablet in Download Mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode
-Plugin your tablet via USB
-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)
-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the kernel package you downloaded earlier.
-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked. DO NOT CHECK Re-Partition!!
-Click start, wait about 10 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically.​
Step 3
ROOT your tablet
-Start your tablet in Download Mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode
-Plugin your tablet via USB
-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)
-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the cf-autoroot package you downloaded earlier
-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked. DO NOT CHECK Re-Partition!!
-Click start, wait about 20 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically. It will boot into a recovery screen with a red pirate android. This process will root your device and reboot automatically.​Congratulations! You're now rooted!
Custom Recovery
Step 1
Download Necessary Files
You will need to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: ODIN 3.10.7
-Extract the files
You will need to download the correct TWRP for your device here: [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.8.7.x Lollipop 5.0.2/5.1.1 - SMT810/T710
-Please read the entire OP to determine which package you need for your specific device.​
Step 2
Flash a custom recovery
-Start your tablet in Download Mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode
-Plugin your tablet via USB
-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)
-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the recovery package you downloaded earlier.
-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked. DO NOT CHECK Re-Partition!!
-Click start, wait about 20 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically.​Congratulations! You now have a custom recovery!

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Flashing Custom ROMs
Step 1
Download Custom ROMs
Custom ROMs are usually found in the Development sub-forum located here: Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development
Find the ROM you want and make sure the ROM supports your particular device. Download the ROM to your tab's SD Card.​
Step 2
Backup Your Current ROM
-Start your tablet in Recovery mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL UP + HOME simultaneously until you see the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 boot screen and red letters on the top that states: Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
---Let go of all buttons and wait for recovery to boot
--It's ALWAYS a good idea to backup your current ROM. Don't ask why, just do it. Using your recovery of choice, follow the screen prompts to backup your ROM and select DATA, SYSTEM, and BOOT.​
Step 3
Flash a Custom ROM
-If you want to "clean flash" (RECOMMENDED)
--Select the option in your recovery of choice to WIPE or FACTORY RESET
-If you want to "dirty flash"​
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mine

Updated OP with instructions for ROOT and Recovery. Other sections will come in the following days. If you find any errors, please let me know.

so now its a matter of time Custom ROMs such as CM12 comes for the Tab S2. Hoping it comes soon.

slavehunter105 said:
so now its a matter of time Custom ROMs such as CM12 comes for the Tab S2. Hoping it comes soon.
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Well I'm working on a stock based ROM right now. CM will have to be somebody much more talented than myself.

Is root compatible with the 9.7" LTE (T815)? It's basically the same hardware as the T715 so should work but would love a confirmation on this as I don't see it listed the top section of the thread. Thanks much

VeEuzUKY said:
Is root compatible with the 9.7" LTE (T815)? It's basically the same hardware as the T715 so should work but would love a confirmation on this as I don't see it listed the top section of the thread. Thanks much
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Why not just click the link and visit the original thread?

Is there a root for SM-T817T running 5.1.1 build LMY47X.T817TUVUIAOG8?

live4thamuzik said:
Is there a root for SM-T817T running 5.1.1 build LMY47X.T817TUVUIAOG8?
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You can use the t810 root. The only issue is that your stock recovery will say t810. Irrelevant if you install twrp or just root with twrp itself.

Sorry for the complete noob question, but I am running the verizon version of the tablet Model SM-T817V android version 5.1.1.
Is this just like live4thamuziks S2 and my S2 is fully compatible to root using this method? I would reallly not like to brick my device!

Mckitty07 said:
Sorry for the complete noob question, but I am running the verizon version of the tablet Model SM-T817V android version 5.1.1.
Is this just like live4thamuziks S2 and my S2 is fully compatible to root using this method? I would reallly not like to brick my device!
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Nope. You cannot use this method.

Hi,everyone!
Please advise would CF-Autoroot and TWRP work on SM-T815Y?

Thanks, However I think I am going to hold off until there is a root specifically for the t817t on 5.1.1 AOG8 cause I've read that a lot of people who flash the t810 root have bootloop issues, cannot use 4G LTE and cant go back to the stock t817.

live4thamuzik said:
Thanks, However I think I am going to hold off until there is a root specifically for the t817t on 5.1.1 AOG8 cause I've read that a lot of people who flash the t810 root have bootloop issues, cannot use 4G LTE and cant go back to the stock t817.
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The ONLY people having bootloop issues are the ones that don't read instructions properly!
Flashing a t810 kernel on an LTE device will lose LTE connectivity.
There won't be a specific root for T817T as it's the same as the t815.

Worked perfectly! Successfully rooted my new S2 last weekend. Thank you. Was able to FREEZE 40+ running applications via Titanium Root which has had a magnificent impact on battery life. Life is good on the other (rooted) side!

ajindy said:
Worked perfectly! Successfully rooted my new S2 last weekend. Thank you. Was able to FREEZE 40+ running applications via Titanium Root which has had a magnificent impact on battery life. Life is good on the other (rooted) side!
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Which ones did you feeeze?

RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING boot loop
Dear all,
Reeally appricite your effort getting full control of our tab S2!
Clearly I have done something very wrong while rooting, and updating my S2 from LL 5.0.2; I'm now at the point where my 810 tab are in a "endless" booting loop what the top-right corner of the boot screen are showing "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING", looks like there is an attempt to boot, but it don't succeed.
Before I go further and make things even worse I wonder if you have hints or ideas that can help me get the tab s2 running andirod agian? (please...)
This is what I did:
from factory state wiht 5.0.2 on smt810:
I rooted : smt810_cf_autoroot.tar - booted -root working
I twrp - t810_twrp_LL_5.0.2.tar - booting - all working
I updated the sw : 810_oh7_fw_BigBot96.tar.md5 -- and is **** here, in the RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING loop
Clearly I'm not a expert, that have done something wrong - agian, truly appriciate any hints.
Allan

Allan68 said:
Dear all,
Reeally appricite your effort getting full control of our tab S2!
Clearly I have done something very wrong while rooting, and updating my S2 from LL 5.0.2; I'm now at the point where my 810 tab are in a "endless" booting loop what the top-right corner of the boot screen are showing "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING", looks like there is an attempt to boot, but it don't succeed.
Before I go further and make things even worse I wonder if you have hints or ideas that can help me get the tab s2 running andirod agian? (please...)
This is what I did:
from factory state wiht 5.0.2 on smt810:
I rooted : smt810_cf_autoroot.tar - booted -root working
I twrp - t810_twrp_LL_5.0.2.tar - booting - all working
I updated the sw : 810_oh7_fw_BigBot96.tar.md5 -- and is **** here, in the RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING loop
Clearly I'm not a expert, that have done something wrong - agian, truly appriciate any hints.
Allan
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It quite clearly states in this thread and MY original root thread that you must install the permissive kernel and the updated twrp for lollipop 5.1.1.

Yahoo!
ashyx said:
It quite clearly states in this thread and MY original root thread that you must install the permissive kernel and the updated twrp for lollipop 5.1.1.
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Yahoo - Yet a example it helps to read before doing. Thanks a zillion!

Root, recovery and custom rom setup for Galaxy S5 (SM-G900I)

Hi all,
How are you?
I've been looking at these forums for most of the day, though am still quite confused. If someone could assist to clarify it would be much appreciated (as I would like to avoid to brick my phone).
I'm currently running Stock Android, Marshmallow version 6.0.1 with the 1 November 2016 Security Patch.
The model of my phone SM-G900I (Australian edition).
So I've come across the following links with the instructions on how to root and install recovery, though quite confusing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2699648
Recovery Query?
I understand that you need to download the Samsung Drivers and Odin.
I've downloaded the TWRP files for my phone - twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar and twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar.asc
Do I need to use the twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar.asc file at all?
Root Query
Is the towelroot method of rooting the S5 still relevant. The reason I ask, is that when I had posted an initial question on the XDA assist, I was advised that this may not work.
If the towelroot method is no longer relevant, would the CF-Autoroot method below work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2696537
If neither of the above methods work I have seen mentions of "flashing root" via TWRP.
Are there any known instructions on how to do that on XDA or any other website?
Or is it just a matter of obtaining the superSU zip file from https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ and flashing it?
The other information seems straight forward re using the Samsung Tool to backing up the device and the EFS .
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

just flash the .img file in download mode, and dont use the asc file at all. also dont use twrp 3.0.2-2, just use 3.0.2 (not 3.0.2-1 or 3.0.2-2 as they can be pretty buggy). Towelroot has long since become irrelevant back in the 5.0 days unfortunately so all you need to do is find the appropriate supersu.zip file and put it on your phones sd card (either internal or external), boot into recovery an install that zip via TWRP then reboot. Should be good to go. The classic "root via recovery" method

Paul_Lunardi said:
Hi all,
How are you?
I've been looking at these forums for most of the day, though am still quite confused. If someone could assist to clarify it would be much appreciated (as I would like to avoid to brick my phone).
Recovery Query?
I understand that you need to download the Samsung Drivers and Odin.
I've downloaded the TWRP files for my phone - twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar and twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar.asc
Do I need to use the twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar.asc file at all?
Root Query
Is the towelroot method of rooting the S5 still relevant. The reason I ask, is that when I had posted an initial question on the XDA assist, I was advised that this may not work.
If the towelroot method is no longer relevant, would the CF-Autoroot method below work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2696537
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1. Plug in your phone and let the drivers load.
If phone unrecognized then head to Playstore you can find loads of apps for drivers
2.unplug your phone and turn it off
3.Load odin.
Some versions of Odin are outdated. So watch for that.
4.Holding your turned off phone. Hold the volume down power and home buttons. Done correctly it should bring you to a page saying custom Roms can damage your blah blah. Volume up to continue down to reboot. Plug your phone in then Push volume up if you feel ready to Join us Oh Padawan.
Now I am sorry for the lengthy information, most likely you have already gotten to this point, but I just want to make the same page for you and future readers. No point in asking a bunch of potentially irrelevant questions when one explanation is sufficient.
5. Odin should find your phone which will be represented by a lit up colored square on the left side indicating a Com:value# which number is of little consequence just tells you which port it found it at. Do not dwell on this.
6. Using an extraction program such as .7z take your CF auto root .Tar file, not the .Asc, and extract. You should be able to find an file with ap in the extension.
7.Take the path from the URL bar of this window including the name of the ap file and copy it over to Odin. In Odin you will see the place to put it is represented by AP.
8. CLICK START AND WAIT WITH JEOPARDY MUSIC.
9. IT MAY REBOOT A FEW TIMES BUT UNTIL IT SAYS success OR FAIL IN ODIN DO NOT TOUCH.
10. Repeat steps 7-9 for twrp.img
10. Now taking this was a success turn your phone off. Unplug and holding volume UP power and home Gets you into twrp recovery. If all is well you can reboot into system. Ignore the kernel warning.

^^^^^ theres the long explanation LoL ^^^^^^^^ i disagree with step 9, but meh

Hi all,
Thanks for the detailed instructions.
So it appears that you can perform the task in 2 ways, ie
* By initially flashing TWRP first using Odin (whilst phone is in download mode), then running the TWRP and then copying over the supersu file to the sd card, then flashing this.
Or alternatively, following the above steps which first
* roots the phone by using Odin within download mode and the "cf auto root" file. Then once again using odin and flashing the TWRP file via odin.
This is my understanding.
Please let me know if I've misunderstood, otherwise thanks all. I'll be giving it a try soon.
My eventual goal is to install the Resurrection Remix Rom, so fingers crossed.

Paul_Lunardi said:
Hi all,
Thanks for the detailed instructions.
So it appears that you can perform the task in 2 ways, ie
* By initially flashing TWRP first using Odin (whilst phone is in download mode), then running the TWRP and then copying over the supersu file to the sd card, then flashing this.
Or alternatively, following the above steps which first
* roots the phone by using Odin within download mode and the "cf auto root" file. Then once again using odin and flashing the TWRP file via odin.
This is my understanding.
Please let me know if I've misunderstood, otherwise thanks all. I'll be giving it a try soon.
My eventual goal is to install the Resurrection Remix Rom, so fingers crossed.
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the cf auto root file usually isnt necessary, nor is flashing supersu really as the newer twrps have the root function built right in. Itll ask you if you want to enable superuser rights the first time you boot into it. Just swipe right and its rooted. Alternatively, flashing supersu from within twrp or the cf auto root also work. CF is the acronym for the dev ChainFire, he is the man (or she, and conversely "the woman" or whatever LOL)!! But the crux of what you need is twrp installed, from there youre usually set. Get rooted, make a nand of your stock setup and flash away. Also, id make sure to download the stock tar.md5 file of your phones firmware in case all goes awry (or to hell in a handbasket or enter clever euphemism for stuff going bad here) so you can flash the stock tarball in Odin if you get stuck in an endless bootloop and your stock restore file doesnt work. Also, when resoring from AOSP to TouchWiz or vice versa, does require a few boxes to be checked for it to work, but it happens all the time. Happy flashing and feel free to ask away if you run into anything man!

Thanks all for clarifying.
I did have some difficulties along the way though I did successfully install twrp.
So I downloaded one of the latest versions of odin on mums computer. Laiche the twrp tar file in the ap section. Loaded it then restarted the device. Ran recovery though it was still the default android recovery ie it appeared as though nothing had changed. I looked at another forum which suggested to turn ooff the auto reboot option in odin and perform a battery pull and then launch directly into twrp. This actually worked after much agony.
I then loaded a superuser zip and flashed it onto the phone.
Rebooted confirmed that the phone was rooted.
I then relaunched the twrp recovery and ran a nand? backup of my device. Then I attempted to install a custom rom ie resurrection remix. Unfortunately it did load though the screen appeared to freeze after boot and was therefore unusable. Thank goodness the restoring of the backup worked.
I'll reattempt the installation of a custom rom very soon. Fingers crossed.
Thanks.

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro "SM-S737TL" Wal-Mart Family Mobile. GOT ROOT?

Im not New to rooting phones Iam new to rooting Samsung phones and Odin Software.
some specs of SM-S737TL:
Carrier: WMFM
OS: Android 7.0
Model #: SM-S737TL
Device Name: Galaxy J7 Sky Pro
CPU: Exynos Octa 7870
Architecture: 8x Arm cortex-A53 @ 1.59 GHz
Board: Universal7870
Ram: 2G but actually is 1.85G "but who's counting right!?"
Internal Storage: 16G
Security KNOX
few things about this phone:
-In developer options there is NO option for OEM UNLOCK "My first phone without that option"
-FRP LOCK is ENABLED
-In this phone's recovery the top line reads "samsung/j7popeltetfntmo/j7popeltetfntmo7.0/NRD90M/S737TLUDU1AQF2 user/release-keys" My issue here is "TMO" Im guessing that that means T-Mobile???
-I feel like the Internal Storage was Auto Encrypted without asking the user and without an option to encrypt internal storage. The only option for Encryption is individual file encryption. I say this because battery life is horrible I have seen this on other phones that have encryption enabled. Or is it KNOX doing the battery drain?
-Odin download mode with VOL Dwn+Home Key+PWR
The Sky Pro is recognized by Odin with the Samsung USB Drivers
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Cf Autoroot supersu files
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Odin Versions 1.3 to version 3.10.7 All in one
https://www.droid-developers.com/samsung-odin-downloader/
Odin Latest versions "3.12.10"
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Questions:
1. Is the Samsung J7 Sky Pro just a Rebranded
Samsung galaxy Wide
Samsung Galaxy Prime
2. Could we use a root method from a similar rebranded phone?
3. Could we use a SuperSU from the rebranded or Super similar phone? "i kinda know the answer but I ask anyway"
4. Could we just flash the latest SuperSU using CF auto-root w/Odin or Just typical ADB commands and gain root like that?
5. Notice the line at the recovery of this phone it says "j7popeltetfntmo" TMO usually means T-Mobile. So whats up with that???
6. Odin Mode easy to get to Rumor is Tracfone Doesnt lock bootloaders Does this mean the Sky Pro Tracfone Varient has a Unlocked bootloader out of box? I assume yes because we can get to bootloader, Odin Mode, and Recovery without hax/mods
Model Versions of Sky Pro
Family Mobile SM-S737TL
Straight Talk SM-S727VL
Total Wireless S727VL4G LTE
Tracfone SM-J727V (cdma)

I'm waiting on that too I bought two on black Friday to send to relatives in Mexico and so far no root no unlocking, waiting on Odin or that other root software to get er done
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this is op. Look for crom sevice on xda download install. I believed it oem unlucked my phone. Check it out guys. Get back to me let me know what you think. now if we have oem unlock we just need stock rom.
With this phone the way to root it would be Reset to factory then not letting the phone to load and run stock install WE HAVE TO AVOID ENCRYPTION WHICH THIS PHONE FORCES! SO WE FACTORY RESET AND GO IMMEDIETLY TO BOOTLOADER

Oh I should tell you I installed crom service but the phone didnt reset and apply update immedietly it was like 1 or 2 days later. I just left it installed figured if it didnt do anything right then it doesnt work. I Got distracted with a phone call and forgot to uninstall crom. Thats the story I want root for my phone

Com service

hotboi21 said:
Com service
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My friends around the world
@hotboi21 @illiam1 and @regio81
i searched and analise the root for j727 j737 variants
i found this test method and share
*** remember ***
Install this at your own risk
I am not responsible for any damage to your device
*** steps ***
1. Download your official rom if root fail
2. Download odin and samsung drivers
3. Download TWRP and SuperSu 2.82 this release disable knox and security i tested
****3.1 (ExternalSD) Copy SuperSu 2.82 to ExternalSD i recomend
****3.2 InternalSD is formated with factory reset and if you restart mobile this encrypt your SD ok
4. Enable developer options in your phone and select USB debugging
5. Enter in stock recovery and start factory reset in your mobile [remove encrypt] Remember this reset is required
6. Reboot directly in download mode at this point
7. Open Odin and unselect AutoReboot
8. Flash TWRP after flash reboot mobile - press power + vol down
9. imediatly after enter recovery TWRP to flash SuperSu
10. Flash Supersu and Reboot with Root
11. if your root fail flash your official ROM
12. if your root is perfect press Thanks i am happy
*** files ***
Samsung drivers
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6O3B5Tc7Wr9ZzgxQmcyNmNoX00
Odin 3
https://devfiles.co/download/mhjr5aI8/Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
Recovery TWRP 3.1.1.0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195925101
SuperSu 2.82 Tested on Android 7.0 and Galaxy j7 PRO April 2018
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939815322

hacker812c said:
My friends around the world
@hotboi21 @illiam1 and @regio81
i searched and analise the root for j727 j737 variants
i found this test method and share
*** remember ***
Install this at your own risk
I am not responsible for any damage to your device
*** steps ***
1. Download your official rom if root fail
2. Download odin and samsung drivers
3. Download TWRP and SuperSu 2.82 this release disable knox and security i tested
****3.1 (ExternalSD) Copy SuperSu 2.82 to ExternalSD i recomend
****3.2 InternalSD is formated with factory reset and if you restart mobile this encrypt your SD ok
4. Enable developer options in your phone and select USB debugging
5. Enter in stock recovery and start factory reset in your mobile [remove encrypt] Remember this reset is required
6. Reboot directly in download mode at this point
7. Open Odin and unselect AutoReboot
8. Flash TWRP after flash reboot mobile - press power + vol down
9. imediatly after enter recovery TWRP to flash SuperSu
10. Flash Supersu and Reboot with Root
11. if your root fail flash your official ROM
12. if your root is perfect press Thanks i am happy
*** files ***
Samsung drivers
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6O3B5Tc7Wr9ZzgxQmcyNmNoX00
Odin 3
https://devfiles.co/download/mhjr5aI8/Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
Recovery TWRP 3.1.1.0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195925101
SuperSu 2.82 Tested on Android 7.0 and Galaxy j7 PRO April 2018
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939815322
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Well done, wasnt sure if i could say anything yet. pointed in the Crom direction on another thread. I need to read all the rules. I am new at this but love it.

@whitebeardedtrimmer
Thanks for reply your status
I m happy

Ok. Before I even say anything, I have no idea what half of the things that are said on here means. All I want is to be able to use my phone as a mobile hotspot/tethering. But that setting is not on this phone. I have the j727vl. I downloaded a app that lets me access the setting but it's blank. Does that make sense? Anyways. I Googled ?how I could possible get my phone to let me do that, and i cane across rooting it. I've tries kingroot and one other thing (forgot what it's called ?) so please if someone can explain what to do (in a language I can understand) id be forever grateful. I just want to be able to watch Netflix again ??

crystalking1 said:
Ok. Before I even say anything, I have no idea what half of the things that are said on here means. All I want is to be able to use my phone as a mobile hotspot/tethering. But that setting is not on this phone. I have the j727vl. I downloaded a app that lets me access the setting but it's blank. Does that make sense? Anyways. I Googled ?how I could possible get my phone to let me do that, and i cane across rooting it. I've tries kingroot and one other thing (forgot what it's called ?) so please if someone can explain what to do (in a language I can understand) id be forever grateful. I just want to be able to watch Netflix again ??
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You don't need an app to be able to use your phone as a hotspot
All you have to do is go to connections and then Mobile Hotspot and tethering

amdsam95 said:
You don't need an app to be able to use your phone as a hotspot
All you have to do is go to connections and then Mobile Hotspot and tethering
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I cant. That is not even an option on this phone, or atleast not the one I have. I have read that the carrier may have that setting blocked.

illiam1 said:
Im not New to rooting phones Iam new to rooting Samsung phones and Odin Software.
some specs of SM-S737TL:
Carrier: WMFM
OS: Android 7.0
Model #: SM-S737TL
Device Name: Galaxy J7 Sky Pro
CPU: Exynos Octa 7870
Architecture: 8x Arm cortex-A53 @ 1.59 GHz
Board: Universal7870
Ram: 2G but actually is 1.85G "but who's counting right!?"
Internal Storage: 16G
Security KNOX
few things about this phone:
-In developer options there is NO option for OEM UNLOCK "My first phone without that option"
-FRP LOCK is ENABLED
-In this phone's recovery the top line reads "samsung/j7popeltetfntmo/j7popeltetfntmo7.0/NRD90M/S737TLUDU1AQF2 user/release-keys" My issue here is "TMO" Im guessing that that means T-Mobile???
-I feel like the Internal Storage was Auto Encrypted without asking the user and without an option to encrypt internal storage. The only option for Encryption is individual file encryption. I say this because battery life is horrible I have seen this on other phones that have encryption enabled. Or is it KNOX doing the battery drain?
-Odin download mode with VOL Dwn+Home Key+PWR
The Sky Pro is recognized by Odin with the Samsung USB Drivers
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Cf Autoroot supersu files
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Odin Versions 1.3 to version 3.10.7 All in one
https://www.droid-developers.com/samsung-odin-downloader/
Odin Latest versions "3.12.10"
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Questions:
1. Is the Samsung J7 Sky Pro just a Rebranded
Samsung galaxy Wide
Samsung Galaxy Prime
2. Could we use a root method from a similar rebranded phone?
3. Could we use a SuperSU from the rebranded or Super similar phone? "i kinda know the answer but I ask anyway"
4. Could we just flash the latest SuperSU using CF auto-root w/Odin or Just typical ADB commands and gain root like that?
5. Notice the line at the recovery of this phone it says "j7popeltetfntmo" TMO usually means T-Mobile. So whats up with that???
6. Odin Mode easy to get to Rumor is Tracfone Doesnt lock bootloaders Does this mean the Sky Pro Tracfone Varient has a Unlocked bootloader out of box? I assume yes because we can get to bootloader, Odin Mode, and Recovery without hax/mods
Model Versions of Sky Pro
Family Mobile SM-S737TL
Straight Talk SM-S727VL
Total Wireless S727VL4G LTE
Tracfone SM-J727V (cdma)
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Here is the SM-S737TL stock firmware I am not sure if I can post links. But will try both normal and one with a space.
https://mega.nz/#!mPJ2ULBL!WL62OzZynfPSviSQPDRihJl7WQBXlG3xUwYUy7CdUi8
https :// mega.nz /#!mPJ2ULBL!WL62OzZynfPSviSQPDRihJl7WQBXlG3xUwYUy7CdUi8
Remove spaces Link should be good.
Here is SM-S737TL stock firmware. It contains the 5 files listed below.
AP_S737TLUDU1AQF2_CL11476814_QB13814489_REV01_user_low_ship_meta.tar.md5
BL_S737TLUDU1AQF2_CL11476814_QB13814489_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
CP_S737TLUDU1AQF2_CP6659865_CL11476814_QB13814489_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
CSC_TFN_S737TLTFN1AQF2_CL11476814_QB13814489_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_TFN_S737TLTFN1AQF2_CL11476814_QB13814489_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5

SM-S737TL COMBINATION File
Here is the combination file for the SM-S737TL.
COMBINATION_TFN_FA70_S737TLUDU1AQD2.7zr contains COMBINATION_TFN_FA70_S737TLUDU1AQD2_TFNFAC_CL11263326_QB13338441_REV01_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
Link with spaces.
https :// mega.nz /#!jKhE2arK!M0kxFVJjG7zjNJ3h66qb5y7WxJW-jH521BnuweyTThw

I tried the root method but odin alway fails and in the phone says security check failed

reggiet1 said:
Here is the combination file for the SM-S737TL.
COMBINATION_TFN_FA70_S737TLUDU1AQD2.7zr contains COMBINATION_TFN_FA70_S737TLUDU1AQD2_TFNFAC_CL11263326_QB13338441_REV01_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
Link with spaces.
https :// mega.nz /#!jKhE2arK!M0kxFVJjG7zjNJ3h66qb5y7WxJW-jH521BnuweyTThw
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sir where is the link for combination

hacker812c said:
My friends around the world
@hotboi21 @illiam1 and @regio81
i searched and analise the root for j727 j737 variants
i found this test method and share
*** remember ***
Install this at your own risk
I am not responsible for any damage to your device
*** steps ***
1. Download your official rom if root fail
2. Download odin and samsung drivers
3. Download TWRP and SuperSu 2.82 this release disable knox and security i tested
****3.1 (ExternalSD) Copy SuperSu 2.82 to ExternalSD i recomend
****3.2 InternalSD is formated with factory reset and if you restart mobile this encrypt your SD ok
4. Enable developer options in your phone and select USB debugging
5. Enter in stock recovery and start factory reset in your mobile [remove encrypt] Remember this reset is required
6. Reboot directly in download mode at this point
7. Open Odin and unselect AutoReboot
8. Flash TWRP after flash reboot mobile - press power + vol down
9. imediatly after enter recovery TWRP to flash SuperSu
10. Flash Supersu and Reboot with Root
11. if your root fail flash your official ROM
12. if your root is perfect press Thanks i am happy
*** files ***
Samsung drivers
Odin 3
Recovery TWRP 3.1.1.0
SuperSu 2.82 Tested on Android 7.0 and Galaxy j7 PRO April 2018
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So this method works for this mobile?
my model is Samsung sm-s727vl
which is from StraightTalk
Does this also sim unlocks the phone?
I don't really want to try this without someone saying this method worked.

Anything so Far?
Anything so Far? I tried to root my phone but when following instructions but I can't flash anything. I tried going in control panel, update drivers etc. but no luck. Help me and if anyone has successfully rooted the SM-S737TL then let me know how you did it. Thanks in advance. Will the other versions work with SM-S737TL? (eg. SM-J727V OR SM-S737VL)

Root didn't work for sm-s737tl
I love this Walmart family mobile phone but would like to root it. I bought the same phone for my mom because it's a great phone for the price. I tried the root as outlined but the result was FAIL! ODIN found the phone and connected but the end result was Complete (Write) operation failed and the download screen said something about a security check failing.
I'm assuming I'm missing an OEM unlock but don't see it in developer options menu.
My baseband version is s737tlud1aqf2
I really want to root this phone!

Hlp I have no computer can I root it ?????
I have no computer but I'm working on borrowing one I really hope this works I've been waiting on this for a long time thank you in advance:fingers-crossed:

hacker812c said:
My friends around the world
@hotboi21 @illiam1 and @regio81
i searched and analise the root for j727 j737 variants
i found this test method and share
*** remember ***
Install this at your own risk
I am not responsible for any damage to your device
*** steps ***
1. Download your official rom if root fail
2. Download odin and samsung drivers
3. Download TWRP and SuperSu 2.82 this release disable knox and security i tested
****3.1 (ExternalSD) Copy SuperSu 2.82 to ExternalSD i recomend
****3.2 InternalSD is formated with factory reset and if you restart mobile this encrypt your SD ok
4. Enable developer options in your phone and select USB debugging
5. Enter in stock recovery and start factory reset in your mobile [remove encrypt] Remember this reset is required
6. Reboot directly in download mode at this point
7. Open Odin and unselect AutoReboot
8. Flash TWRP after flash reboot mobile - press power + vol down
9. imediatly after enter recovery TWRP to flash SuperSu
10. Flash Supersu and Reboot with Root
11. if your root fail flash your official ROM
12. if your root is perfect press Thanks i am happy
*** files ***
Samsung drivers
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6O3B5Tc7Wr9ZzgxQmcyNmNoX00
Odin 3
https://devfiles.co/download/mhjr5aI8/Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
Recovery TWRP 3.1.1.0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195925101
SuperSu 2.82 Tested on Android 7.0 and Galaxy j7 PRO April 2018
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939815322
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It doesn't work on this device:
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Model: SM-J727T
Baseband version: J727TUVU3BRH3
I get to step
8. Flash TWRP after flash reboot mobile - press power + vol down
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and flash with odin fails and "SECURE CHECK FAIL (RECOVERY)" is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Just FYI for others trying to flash same model phone as me.

Restoring Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 and Adding TWRP with Root

This is my post basically backing up files for the Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 "p4noterf" so we don't lose them later.
Restore factory fimeware
If you have crashed out your Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 and need to restore it try the following
1. First make sure you can enter download mode: Power + Vol. Down and then Vol. Up to continue (Google if unclear)
2. Download the latest factory firmware (N8013UEUCOI1_N8013XARCOI1_XAR) here:
https://mega.nz/#F!UdFwWLyL!006TWe3MPyK-9yeAJlH7AQ
3. We need it unzipped so unzip it.
4. Download Odin such as Odin 3.13.1 here: https://mega.nz/#!wZ9H1ArK!TLiWdY9YUKNzVpnVXuqzJz4rtA86XysGlmFfdWl5LvE
5. Unzip Odin and click it to start it up. It's the file named Odin3 v3.13.1 (or Odin3 v3.13.1.exe)
6. With your tablet in download mode plug it into your computer, it should show up in Odin
(If it won't connect to PC try another USB port or install the drivers: https://mega.nz/#!lFMVDbSC!j_sMAjcXneHSPkqgOysc382dqVzNB82QP5T_Huet8YA )
7. Load the unzipped firmware into the AP slot and press start
Install CWM Recovery and Root:
Follow the second root method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
---> which leads to here: http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/
Backup of files from this method: https://mega.nz/#F!5c8lHSLR!540QzdGl4z1kknFNYlmNDg
Install TWRP
1. Through Google Play store Install TWRP app and either select your device, download files and flash firmware in the app or continue at step 2 after installing.
2. You can direct download latest versoin to your sdcard (Download folder will do): https://dl.twrp.me/n801x/
Backup of latest at the time of this writing was ===> https://mega.nz/#F!EYlXCQhB!fTx37McGKNCWXkumldtHLA
3. Inside the TWRP app select the file you downloaded
4. Flash firmware
You can now use TWRP to install a custom rom if you wish, I used CM 13.1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/development/rom-lollipop-t3269375
Note:
I had to use this gapps to get my keyboard to work during setup!!!
https://mega.nz/#!Id1VXK7T!3VfvcdmyDzofaAmEBlhpgArxBmtJVW43wq55bEMEPgw
1. On the WiFi screen in the bottom corner there's a little keyboard symbol, touch it to open option.
2. Move slider to On position

Thanks, was looking for just this thing

Yas

Thank you for this! Made sure to save those files while I still can. Was able to restore, root and install Lineage OS 14.1 on this old Note 10.1 I inherited. Truly amazing to jump from Jellybean straight to Nougat when Samsung couldn't have cared less to update this tablet.

Cm 14.1 sidesync 4.7 on samsung gt-n8013 not working
Does anyone have any luck getting the Sidesync to work with Wifi Direct from the Samsung Note 10.1 Gt-N8013 Android 7.1 to the Android 8.1 Samsung S8 Phone. Trying to Get the Mirror Feature to Remote Control the Phone on the Tablet Screen
Can install sidesync and click to run .. app screen opens but than crashes with error message about not being able to mirror. Seems something not communicating with Wifi or hardware on tablet incompadability..??
Firmware V1.0

Your post has nothing to do with this topic .
see your identical post moved to Q&A

When I download the firmware using Odin, where does it get saved? I can't find the file with TWRP when I am ready to flash the firmware.

Odin does not download firmware.
You download firmware .
Odin is an installer for stock firmware tar files .
TWRP installs custom rom zips .

BrettApple said:
Thank you for this! Made sure to save those files while I still can. Was able to restore, root and install Lineage OS 14.1 on this old Note 10.1 I inherited. Truly amazing to jump from Jellybean straight to Nougat when Samsung couldn't have cared less to update this tablet.
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Not sure if you'll see this but how did this go? I have the n8013 (2013) model and would really like to update it past Jelly Bean. My biggest concern is the S Pen and S Notes still working as well as they do now. Is yours still up and running? Thanks!

SPen etc dont really work on non Samsung firmware .
Suggest a search for alternative spen on play store etc .

Install CWM Recovery and Root:
Follow the second root method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
---> which leads to here: http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/
Backup of files from this method: https://mega.nz/#F!5c8lHSLR!540QzdGl4z1kknFNYlmNDg
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I'm trying to fix a bricked Note 10.1 (stuck on a bootloop and can't even access Recovery Mode, TeamWin logo appears and then tablet resets) but everything you linked there is already gone.

marianito10 said:
I'm trying to fix a bricked Note 10.1 (stuck on a bootloop and can't even access Recovery Mode, TeamWin logo appears and then tablet resets) but everything you linked there is already gone.
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I managed to solve same problem by flashing TWRP recovery using heimdall
How to flash recovery using Linux and Heimdall? (SOLVED)
Hi. Decided to try to give some new life to this old thing. But when I install the TWRP thing and shut it down it immediately boots up and overwrites the TWRT. I know the instructions says to let go of the buttons "very fast", but I've been...
forum.xda-developers.com

michael.pihlblad said:
I managed to solve same problem by flashing TWRP recovery using heimdall
How to flash recovery using Linux and Heimdall? (SOLVED)
Hi. Decided to try to give some new life to this old thing. But when I install the TWRP thing and shut it down it immediately boots up and overwrites the TWRT. I know the instructions says to let go of the buttons "very fast", but I've been...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Ok, I extracted the PIT file from my tablet with Heimdall (like it was suggested in the readme), then I flashed TWRP Recovery and same result... Bootloop, and when trying to access Recovery Mode the TeamWin logo shows up for a second and the tablet reboots. Also tried flashing a stock rom, PhilZ Touch recovery, and still both Odin and Heimdall always say it was "succesful" but the result is always the same, nothing changes.
It's just weird to me how the TeamWin logo still shows up even after I flash the stock rom. I read somewhere that the oldest stock rom for my device might work, but I can't find a link anywhere for it except here, where it's Premium Only...