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[GUIDE] Root for Galaxy S4 Active! (SGH-i537 ~ AT&T) [UPDATED 7/8/2013 @ 10PM MST]

[GUIDE] Root for Galaxy S4 Active! (SGH-i537 ~ AT&T) [UPDATED 7/8/2013 @ 10PM MST]
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This guide is to help people root their Galaxy S4 Active devices. Model SGH-i537 on AT&T.
Credit goes to geohot for the release of activeroot apk!
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1. First go to Settings and click the "More" tab. Then go into security and check "Unknown Sources."
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2. Visit http://geohot.com/activeroot from your device and click the lampda picture to download the apk file.
3. Run the apk. It should give you a message telling you that you have root. Worked almost instantly for me.
4. Visit the Play Store and download SuperSU. (NOTE: You MUST download and use SuperSU to manage superuser permissions, nothing else. Only SuperSU currently can circumvent Samsung's "root blocker" in the kernel.)
5. Open the Super SU app and update binaries.
6. Optional. Donate. I contributed $10 to the original bounty, but really... this is a quick and simple method. Toss him $5 bucks if this root helps you out!
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Kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
Use a root enabled file explorer (Like Root Explorer) and navigate to: /system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T Updater
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UNROOT and RETURN TO STOCK:
File Name: Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1.7z
MD5: 5860A429420FF9029C8CF687F43E3D83
Password: rootzwiki
DOWNLOAD: Here
Credit: RootzWiki
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F.A.Q.
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Q: What does activeroot do for my phone?
A: It gives you root access to the phone's file system. Even the Android system files.
Q: What can I do with root?
A: You can run applications that require root access to function. Apps like Titanium Backup, can back up all of your apps and settings and save it in your phone's storage/SD card. You can also freeze (disable) or delete pre-installed apps that came with the phone (AT&T/Samsung bloatware).
Q. Is root dangerous?
A. Well, it does give you access to files you were not supposed to be allowed to manipulate. If you accidentally delete files that are important, you could cause the phone to crash and prevent booting.
Q. Can I install a custom ROM?
A. As of 7/8/13, the answer is no. Not yet. To be able to install a custom ROM, you need to be able to install a custom recovery. As of now, the bootloader of the original Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S4 Active are still locked. The original GS4 currently has an venerability in it's bootloader that allows for an exploit (called Loki exploit) to be used that enables installation of custom recoveries and ROMS. This vulnerability has been patched since the release of the GS4 Active, and our phones cannot take advantage of the Loki exploit.
Q. Will the GS4A's bootloader EVER be unlocked?
A. No one knows for sure. The Galaxy S4 Active is a niche product available exclusively on AT&T in the USA. It will never reach the sales numbers that the original Galaxy S4 will achieve because of this. Since the original GS4 will be the phone in more users' hands... the same can be said for the hands of developers. A developer who bought the original GS4, is not likely to also buy a GS4A. That being said, the original GS4 is a very popular device and people are working hard on it's bootloader. The GS4 and the GS4A are similar enough that if the GS4 gets unlocked, luck may shine on us and the method may unlock our phones as well. But, as the old saying goes, "I wouldn't hold your breath."

So, what is the difference between active root and passive root?
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

This looks like the easiest root I've ever seen.

toothmkr57 said:
So, what is the difference between active root and passive root?
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Are you serious? This is for the device Galaxy s4 active.
Sent from my Galaxy S4

Update: It is working despite the error messages I got from the apps. Literally the easiest root ever.
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Not working for me. Neither Super User or Super SU will work. Says I am missing an SU binary.

It works!
I was nervous because no one posted that they had used it yet. I just did it. Worked easily.

Jonnyredcorn said:
Are you serious? This is for the device Galaxy s4 active.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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I didn't get that is was a play on words....doh :/....its early, I'm groggy
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Please update the OP with the following information:
kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
/system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install Superuser Su and update the Binaries
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T updater

joshuadjohnson22 said:
Please update the OP with the following information:
kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
/system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install Superuser Su and update the Binaries
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T updater
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Please also try to split the OP up into sections with [ HIDE ] tags, and if you're feeling committed to this you can include in the title that this thread will be a general FAQ about all things root with this device.
Edit: Please include in the OP that users MUST download and use SuperSU to manage their superuser permissions, nothing else. Only SuperSU currently can circumvent samsung's "root blocker" in the kernel.

The mods moved this out of Original Android Development forum. Dunno where to go from here.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda app-developers app

TenEightyPee said:
The mods moved this out of Original Android Development forum. Dunno where to go from here.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda app-developers app
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Keep it up to date. It would be nice if we could keep root discussions here

Is it Okay to install an S4 recovery like TWRP or do we wait for official releases?

TwoStroker37 said:
Is it Okay to install an S4 recovery like TWRP or do we wait for official releases?
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Wait.

I'll edit the OP when I get home from work today.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda app-developers app

thatbigmoose said:
Wait.
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Why do we wait and what do we wait for? It should work if the loki exploit is still available.

Has anyone tried the Loki exploit?

joshuadjohnson22 said:
Why do we wait and what do we wait for? It should work if the loki exploit is still available.
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He has 16 posts and joined a month ago, and had the need to ask that question. This isn't for the faint of heart and I didn't want him to potentially bork his device.

mattdm said:
Has anyone tried the Loki exploit?
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No but if you want to try please let us know!
thatbigmoose said:
He has 16 posts and joined a month ago, and had the need to ask that question. This isn't for the faint of heart and I didn't want him to potentially bork his device.
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True, I have been doing this for a LONG time and I don't think i know enough to try it

thatbigmoose said:
He has 16 posts and joined a month ago, and had the need to ask that question. This isn't for the faint of heart and I didn't want him to potentially bork his device.
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Only joined to ask for root and aws. Otherwise I'm your standard lurker.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda app-developers app

joshuadjohnson22 said:
Why do we wait and what do we wait for? It should work if the loki exploit is still available.
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I think we are waiting on someone that is willing to risk brick.

[Q] Office 365 Install Issues

Ola
I'm trying to install Office 365 (have sub) on my Note 3.
It is in the play store.
However it only shows of my owned devices, the Galaxy Nexus is compatible while the Note 3 is not.
Can anyone suggest an alternate route to getting it installed?
I have X-note15 installed on my n900w8.
Thanks,
- RMLeLoup
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Identified "possible" issue. However I need to know now... how can I "adjust" my store info on the phone to re become the N900W8 ?
See screenshot below for reasoning. Disregard the other phones... I went through 6 "galaxy infuse" phones with work, all with same issues... (boot up, green tint, red, orange, yellow, blue, you name it, I saw it).
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You can edit your Build.prop to show the correct Model number.
It may also be a DPI issue, if so set it back to default (480)

radicalisto said:
You can edit your Build.prop to show the correct Model number.
It may also be a DPI issue, if so set it back to default (480)
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How would I edit "build.prop" ?
And i'm just rebooting phone to 480 dpi, will re log into play store and check there.
*Update* even 480dpi, instead of any other alternate dpi, no change after rebooting.
Is there x time I have to wait? Or just reboot a few times, hit a few cell towers, come home and try again?
Thanks for the help!
- RMLeLoup

Use root explorer to edit the build.prop -- find the model number and change it to N900W8 hit save and reboot. Should be OK . just in case do a backup cause if your build.prop gets messed up you'll need to flash stock again to fix
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radicalisto said:
Use root explorer to edit the build.prop -- find the model number and change it to N900W8 hit save and reboot. Should be OK . just in case do a backup cause if your build.prop gets messed up you'll need to flash stock again to fix
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Right here? and Put exactly all caps, N900W8 no spaces?
edit I noticed the region is GB (great britain?) Can I change that to CA / Canada?
See pic below.

Yep that's the place. Now I can't remember if the Canadian version is N900W8 or N900w8 - I think it's all caps though like the other models
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
Yep that's the place. Now I can't remember if the Canadian version is N900W8 or N900w8 - I think it's all caps though like the other models
I'm UBER Paranoid
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Ok,
Next portion:
GB / CA? for region?
And...
I have backed up in the recovery to both SDcard and ExtSDCard (I believe they are called).
Have 64gb microSD class 10.
Figured backup twice, can't hurt to have a backup to a backup ...

CA for region since it's the .ca model
Edit: yep two backups can't hurt
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
CA for region since it's the .ca model
Edit: yep two backups can't hurt
I'm UBER Paranoid
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Eon's it feels like... I backed up my pc... 85 dvd's later... organized, catagorized...a-z...etc...
2nd backup is taking longer to the extSDcard. Almost done... md5 sum fun...
About to boot and try the edit.
Will report once done... And if successful...or not... huzza!
P.S. are you advertising "paranoid rom" ? ^_^ I had it for my Gnex for ages, worth it.
UPDATE
It stayed entered, but had no change to the play store (pro or con).
I noticed the highlighted zones. Suggestions?

Yeah I'm using PA on my N5.
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. Need to have a think at what the issue may be.
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
Yeah I'm using PA on my N5.
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. Need to have a think at what the issue may be.
I'm UBER Paranoid
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I could start changing all the n9005's to N900W8 .
I can also change the N900W8 to N900w8...
Rather curious what might be a solid fix for this oddity... As my work uses office 365, and I wouldn't mind using it up front.
- Le_Loup

rmleloup said:
I could start changing all the n9005's to N900W8 .
I can also change the N900W8 to N900w8...
Rather curious what might be a solid fix for this oddity... As my work uses office 365, and I wouldn't mind using it up front.
- Le_Loup
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@hey_joe any idea on this one ?

radicalisto said:
@hey_joe any idea on this one ?
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Checked mine and all instances of N9005 on his phone were all N900W8 ( rom is meant for a N900W8 btw ). Now I can't pinpoint exactly which entry Playstore uses to determine the model number on the phone ( am really a tech noob ) but it shows up exactly as N900W8 on compatibility list. As the op said, he can try changing all the N9005 instances to N900W8 but can't really tell if something is going to break somewhere as this is a tricky portion to mess with. Btw, the location GB doesn't have any bearing on the model number, mine is the same.

hey_joe said:
Checked mine and all instances of N9005 on his phone were all N900W8 ( rom is meant for a N900W8 btw ). Now I can't pinpoint exactly which entry Playstore uses to determine the model number on the phone ( am really a tech noob ) but it shows up exactly as N900W8 on compatibility list. As the op said, he can try changing all the N9005 instances to N900W8 but can't really tell if something is going to break somewhere as this is a tricky portion to mess with. Btw, the location GB doesn't have any bearing on the model number, mine is the same.
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So long story short...
Perform backup (to sdcard and extsdcard).
Change all instances to N900W8....
Reboot, cross fingers...see what happens?
- RMLeLoup

rmleloup said:
So long story short...
Perform backup (to sdcard and extsdcard).
Change all instances to N900W8....
Reboot, cross fingers...see what happens?
- RMLeLoup
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It's what I'm suggesting since you've already backed up should in case it doesn't work.

hey_joe said:
It's what I'm suggesting since you've already backed up should in case it doesn't work.
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So,
Funny thing...
Microsoft Note: Installable via play store on phone and online pc web browsers.
MS office Mobile is not...
Backed up to sd card and extcard.
I changed all the 9000 to 900W8
Literally in the build.prop
Saved, rebooted.
Still working, and now as mentioned, Note is installed, Office mobile is not...
?
Fairly confused how I can gain access to 1, but not both.
- RMLeLoup

rmleloup said:
So,
Funny thing...
Microsoft Note: Installable via play store on phone and online pc web browsers.
MS office Mobile is not...
Backed up to sd card and extcard.
I changed all the 9000 to 900W8
Literally in the build.prop
Saved, rebooted.
Still working, and now as mentioned, Note is installed, Office mobile is not...
?
Fairly confused how I can gain access to 1, but not both.
- RMLeLoup
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Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I'm currently using an s5 port rom and office mobile installed without a hitch and is certainly working when I was on a N900W8 rom.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Free mobile app

hey_joe said:
Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I'm currently using an s5 port rom and office mobile installed without a hitch and is certainly working when I was on a N900W8 rom.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Free mobile app
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Hey_Joe, check your pm. And thanks for trying to help

SM-N915S/K Root

Root confirmed working for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Exynos Korea SM-N915 "S" via the legend Chainfire CF-Auto-Root
FOR THE MOST CURRENT ROOT METHOD, PLEASE REFER TO THIS THREAD >> [INFO] [CF-Auto-Root] Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915
WARNING : KNOX COUNTER WILL BE TRIPPED AND WARRANTY VOID - THERE IS NO CURRENTLY KNOWN METHOD TO RESET THE COUNTER OR ROOT WITHOUT TRIPPING KNOX !!
I used : SM-N910"K" (Korea, Exynos): CF-Auto-Root-treltektt-treltektt-smn910k.zip . Another user in this thread had reported that using the SM-N910 "S" Cf-Autoroot failed to boot, so I instead tried the "K" and success. All THANKS & credit to @Chainfire, if you require the stock recovery for SM-N915S, I'd gladly send it to you if you require it to make a formal Cf-Autoroot for our device.
Root has also been confirmed using the same method and file for SM-N915"K" here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56761632&postcount=34
Method:
1. Advised: Have a full stock firmware package available (just in case) [sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com]
2. Have Samsung USB drivers installed on Windows PC (Easiest way is DL KIES from Samsung)
3. Flash via Odin [I used Odin3 v3.07 - attachment] as per Chainfire's instructions !
** If unsure how to use Odin, there are many guides found by searching !
4. Wait around 30 secs after flash (stuck on boot screen), and hopefully device will boot.
5. Open SuperSU app and update SU if prompted
Note: You will have installed stock Android system recovery for SM-N910K. This should not affect the operation of the ROM.
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Root by using the note 4 method. This has been confirmed.

xile6 said:
Root by using the note 4 method. This has been confirmed.
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So Cf-Autoroot from Note 4 works for SM-N915 "S". If so which exact one ?
If confirmed for "S" model, would be one less thing for me to look at. ..... I can proceed with a kernel

UpInTheAir said:
So Cf-Autoroot from Note 4 works for SM-N915 "S". If so which exact one ?
If confirmed for "S" model, would be one less thing for me to look at. ..... I can proceed with a kernel
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I am not sure if it was for the S model.
I remember the Japan model was first to be rooted and there is a youtube video on it.
But unsure about the "S" model.
Didnt see the S in the frost post.

xile6 said:
I am not sure if it was for the S model.
I remember the Japan model was first to be rooted and there is a youtube video on it.
But unsure about the "S" model.
Didnt see the S in the frost post.
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If someone doesn't confirm for "S" model, I'll just have to create a root method myself

UpInTheAir said:
If someone doesn't confirm for "S" model, I'll just have to create a root method myself
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So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.

invisiblesense said:
So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
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Main use is for root apps and deleting system apps.
You can then manual theme things.
After my samsung s2 i just stuck with stock rooted roms. Removed things i didnt want.

xile6 said:
Main use is for root apps and deleting system apps.
You can then manual theme things.
After my samsung s2 i just stuck with stock rooted roms. Removed things i didnt want.
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That's what I need, there's a lot of Korean apps on my phone. I have disabled some but they still show up here an there. Another very annoying thing is the dailer, it has Korean text on it which I want to remove as I only want English.
I'd be happy if I could remove some of those apps, and add the yahoo and twitter panels.
Do you think I'd able to flash an international version rom my Edge at some point?
Thanks.

invisiblesense said:
That's what I need, there's a lot of Korean apps on my phone. I have disabled some but they still show up here an there. Another very annoying thing is the dailer, it has Korean text on it which I want to remove as I only want English.
I'd be happy if I could remove some of those apps, and add the yahoo and twitter panels.
Do you think I'd able to flash an international version rom my Edge at some point?
Thanks.
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I am unsure on that. The processor is different I believe and that would be a main thing.
But with root you would be able to change most of the apps and you might be able to set up the build.prop to a USA one that should let you add yahoo and get to the USA panel store.

invisiblesense said:
So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
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Apart from removing a few "useless" apps, able to use various root type apps (properly) such as Greenify, Titanium, Synapse etc.
But the main reason is to control a custom kernel I intend to build (time permitting). Also remove knox features and set SELinux permissive for Titanium Backup app to work correctly.
In future, I might look at a very basic ROM, but NOT on my to-do list

xile6 said:
I am unsure on that. The processor is different I believe and that would be a main thing.
But with root you would be able to change most of the apps and you might be able to set up the build.prop to a USA one that should let you add yahoo and get to the USA panel store.
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The processor being different is my main concern, let's hope some people will address this.
The edge is the best piece gadget I have ever owned. I'd be sorted if these issues were sorted.
UpInTheAir said:
Apart from removing a few "useless" apps, able to use various root type apps (properly) such as Greenify, Titanium, Synapse etc.
But the main reason is to control a custom kernel I intend to build (time permitting). Also remove knox features and set SELinux permissive for Titanium Backup app to work correctly.
In future, I might look at a very basic ROM, but NOT on my to-do list
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A basic rom that includes all essential Note functions would be awesome on the edge.

Does the root method for the Note 4 also apply to the Japanese version of the Note Edge? I'm looking to pick up a Docomo Note Edge....

tsaojam said:
Does the root method for the Note 4 also apply to the Japanese version of the Note Edge? I'm looking to pick up a Docomo Note Edge....
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Who knows, this thread is reference to the Korean "S" model that I intend to support.
Wait for confirmation or risk a brick yourself.

Can someone confirm the root for sm-n915s?

copysat said:
Can someone confirm the root for sm-n915s?
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I m waiting for answer. Anybody knows can i change n915s rom with other? I could not use SK Telekom Rom

dtosun said:
I m waiting for answer. Anybody knows can i change n915s rom with other? I could not use SK Telekom Rom
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Post in Q&A where your "question" belongs.
It's OT and nothing to do with my general statement of intention to develop this beast (when I get my hands on it).
I'm going to start taking a look at kernel sources sometime today/tomorrow, so I get a head start before the device arrives (Friday? )

Can someone please explain if this website is showing how to root Note Edge SM-N915S?
http://www.shuaji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
Translated:
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...aji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html

invisiblesense said:
Can someone please explain if this website is showing how to root Note Edge SM-N915S?
http://www.shuaji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
Translated:
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...aji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
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Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......

UpInTheAir said:
Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
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Is it SK Telekom rom or Samsung Official rom?

UpInTheAir said:
Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
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That doesn't sound too good - is that site doggy?

Is there hotspot with root or not?

I seem to be getting mixed information but nothing I am trying works. I have tried shortcut master but the lte Test setting does not exist, and the apn history just shows the same greyed out menu as ##DATA#. I also installed GravityBox at another suggestion, but I don't see anything in there that offers APN editing.
I did root my phone using the method described and have SuperSU, FlashFire and Xposed running. I am on an old SERO plan and tethering is really a must for me.
Is there any way I can achieve the hotspot? All the threads about non rooted tether say the only option is to root. Well, I am rooted and having no luck. I also tried foxFi, which downloaded fine but on the play store PdaNet+ says that it is not available on the carrier.
I suppose the last ditch effort would be to flash the 930U firmware and not root it. I assume flashing the firmware will drive a full device wipe and root will be gone, which is fine if I can get the hotspot working.
Thanks

Luro said:
I seem to be getting mixed information but nothing I am trying works. I have tried shortcut master but the lte Test setting does not exist, and the apn history just shows the same greyed out menu as ##DATA#. I also installed GravityBox at another suggestion, but I don't see anything in there that offers APN editing.
I did root my phone using the method described and have SuperSU, FlashFire and Xposed running. I am on an old SERO plan and tethering is really a must for me.
Is there any way I can achieve the hotspot? All the threads about non rooted tether say the only option is to root. Well, I am rooted and having no luck. I also tried foxFi, which downloaded fine but on the play store PdaNet+ says that it is not available on the carrier.
I suppose the last ditch effort would be to flash the 930U firmware and not root it. I assume flashing the firmware will drive a full device wipe and root will be gone, which is fine if I can get the hotspot working.
Thanks
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I can tell you that the shortcut master lite worked to modify the APN settings on the 930u firmware. It also opened up a fair amount of clogged memory. Stupid bloatware.

skunkenstein said:
I can tell you that the shortcut master lite worked to modify the APN settings on the 930u firmware. It also opened up a fair amount of clogged memory. Stupid bloatware.
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I went to download the firmware files shown in the att thread for 930U but they have been deleted it seems, and I don't see the u firmware anywhere else. Do you have a working download link or willing to pm a share through dropbox etc?
I should also ask, did you come from rooted or do a full wipe before flashing?

Luro said:
I went to download the firmware files shown in the att thread for 930U but they have been deleted it seems, and I don't see the u firmware anywhere else. Do you have a working download link or willing to pm a share through dropbox etc?
I should also ask, did you come from rooted or do a full wipe before flashing?
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The links (both) are still up and no I didn't have root prior to flashing. Follow the directions listed, one of the options in Odin is factory reset. So make sure you have a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875[/QUOTE]

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The links (both) are still up and no I didn't have root prior to flashing. Follow the directions listed, one of the options in Odin is factory reset. So make sure you have a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
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Odd, it tells me the file was deleted. I will have to check from a computer when I get home. I will do the reset in odin as I understand that root breaks the lte calling on the u version. I have only had the phone a few days so getting my apps and settings back should be simple enough.
Thanks again.

I'm using wifi tether router by Fabio Grasso on the play store. It was $2 and some change. Once I was rooted it just worked. I was moving and didn't have internet so it helped me out for a couple days.

Famf9983 said:
I'm using wifi tether router by Fabio Grasso on the play store. It was $2 and some change. Once I was rooted it just worked. I was moving and didn't have internet so it helped me out for a couple days.
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The wifi tether router app did in fact work for me also in case anyone else is following along and reluctant to flash their phone. I would like a debloated rom and the native tether for Bluetooth tethering so I will be doing the flash over the weekend anyways. Well worth 3 bones for this app if you just want tethering through wifi though.

On rooted s7, installed beta xposed framework with xtether module. Works great.
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Root unroot until it sticks

There's hotspot w/out root. Just gotta search the forums. It's been posted many places

I rooted PG1 and got hotstop tethering. At 1st time rooted it wasn't there. I unrooted Re-rooted and it stuck. I am very happy

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There's hotspot w/out root. Just gotta search the forums. It's been posted many places
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Please share [emoji2] . All I see is the immediate turning on off the hotspot after restart.
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You dont download PDAnet from the google play store you go to junefabrics.com or pdanet.co and get it there. Make a search on the net for foxfi key to fully open it up.

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check it out. The free version just toggles hotspot on ...which prompts you to look at hotspot billing options. On Sprint anyway.
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cfclay said:
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check it out. The free version just toggles hotspot on ...which prompts you to look at hotspot billing options. On Sprint anyway.
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If you are rooted, you should be able to add the code to the telephony.db with SQLite.

jotech said:
You dont download PDAnet from the google play store you go to junefabrics.com or pdanet.co and get it there. Make a search on the net for foxfi key to fully open it up.
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I bought the key and downkoaded off of the internet. Unfortunately this no longer works. It's a similar action to restarting phone and turning on hotspot. Might work, but eventually you'll get the hotspot subscription notice.
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cfclay said:
I bought the key and downkoaded off of the internet. Unfortunately this no longer works. It's a similar action to restarting phone and turning on hotspot. Might work, but eventually you'll get the hotspot subscription notice.
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Following the guide HERE or HERE

Thanks LVPRE, but those links are for rooted phones aren't they? I'm not rooted.
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cfclay said:
Thanks LVPRE, but those links are for rooted phones aren't they? I'm not rooted.
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Sorry, thought you were rooted. Have you tried the U firmware?

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Sorry, thought you were rooted. Have you tried the U firmware?
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One of the main reasons I don't root, and I think I've rooted every phone I've ever had- is because any streaming media apps seem to have trouble with rooted phones- DirecTV for instance.
Has any of that changed, anyone know?
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S6+'s last chance before i drop it in battery acid

So randomly my phone a few weeks ago just shut off.. Thinking the battery died i put it on the charger to see it go in some stupid boot loop with "custom binary blocked by frp lock"
What i have tried is the following:
Odin - loaded new software on it same thing happened couldn't get past the custom binary blocked by frp lock
Downloaded Kies and Smart switch tried that both... same thing again custom binary blocked by frp lock
Took it to a Samsung repair place and they couldn't get past the custom binary blocked by frp lock...
so im posting this up as a last chance kinda thing before i take it to school Monday and drop it in battery Acid.
Thx.

J Ozzie said:
So randomly my phone a few weeks ago just shut off.. Thinking the battery died i put it on the charger to see it go in some stupid boot loop with "custom binary blocked by frp lock"
What i have tried is the following:
Odin - loaded new software on it same thing happened couldn't get past the custom binary blocked by frp lock
Downloaded Kies and Smart switch tried that both... same thing again custom binary blocked by frp lock
Took it to a Samsung repair place and they couldn't get past the custom binary blocked by frp lock...
so im posting this up as a last chance kinda thing before i take it to school Monday and drop it in battery Acid.
Thx.
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Oem unlock I guess is what could cause the problem and updating twrp
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KatariaMax said:
Oem unlock I guess is what could cause the problem and updating twrp
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It was locked to a previous carrier and i got a code to unlock it to the carrier i use..
i'm not sure how to go abouts this.

J Ozzie said:
It was locked to a previous carrier and i got a code to unlock it to the carrier i use..
i'm not sure how to go abouts this.
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Even I don't know much about this
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i dont want to trash the phone..... there's gotta be someone who knows how to revive this thing.

J Ozzie said:
i dont want to trash the phone..... there's gotta be someone who knows how to revive this thing.
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Just to be sure; have you tried the ''latest'' firmware for your variant/region?

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Just to be sure; have you tried the ''latest'' firmware for your variant/region?
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That's the hardest part... Trying to find that "latest" I did go on sammobile and DL what was available. I'm going to try Odin again and see if I can get past this FRP lock. Its frustrating as hell!
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That's the hardest part... Trying to find that "latest" I did go on sammobile and DL what was available. I'm going to try Odin again and see if I can get past this FRP lock. Its frustrating as hell!
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Use samfirmtool(available at xda) because it downloads latest firmware for spesific region. Odin stock should fix this(have seen it did in many cases), yet you should google it 'how to bypass frp lock on note 5' there are few ways through these youtube videos etc. Good luck.
Edit: Sorry I thought this is note 5 forum lol. But shoud be same process.

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PM me dude ill walk you through it. It's a better alternative than losing the device completely......

LilAnt530 said:
PM me dude ill walk you through it. It's a better alternative than losing the device completely......
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Tried the samtool thing does the same boot loop. If you know how Thad be killer!
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J Ozzie said:
Tried the samtool thing does the same boot loop. If you know how Thad be killer!
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Can you get it to the startup screen where it asks you to choose language???? Its a teal color.
Also, how do you like that Pixel tablet? I have yet to play with one ^.^.

Easy fix
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Tried the samtool thing does the same boot loop. If you know how Thad be killer!
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Since your a newb, i suppose u can use the application "smart switch" download it in your pc..
for more infos and steps ,, visit this link , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QhJngOuLQ4 follow it properly especially from 4:20 - 10:00 in the video , if u follow properly , it will fix you phone , and your welcome

LilAnt530 said:
Can you get it to the startup screen where it asks you to choose language???? Its a teal color.
Also, how do you like that Pixel tablet? I have yet to play with one ^.^.
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Won't go to the startup screen. After I do the fresh install it loads then just goes back into Bootloop with the same msg.
As for the pixel, Awesome! I couldn't deal with this phone **** any longer so I just renewed my phone contract and got the Pixel XL
Amazing battery life - 14-17h on charge
Did a full day of screen on with heavy use got over 5hours.
Charges so quick.
Camera is amazing
4k screen is awesome too, so many features with this phone.
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Since your a newb, i suppose u can use the application "smart switch" download it in your pc..
for more infos and steps ,, visit this link , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QhJngOuLQ4 follow it properly especially from 4:20 - 10:00 in the video , if u follow properly , it will fix you phone , and your welcome
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Tried Samtool, Kies, Smart switch nothing seems to work
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J Ozzie said:
Won't go to the startup screen. After I do the fresh install it loads then just goes back into Bootloop with the same msg.
As for the pixel, Awesome! I couldn't deal with this phone **** any longer so I just renewed my phone contract and got the Pixel XL
Amazing battery life - 14-17h on charge
Did a full day of screen on with heavy use got over 5hours.
Charges so quick.
Camera is amazing
4k screen is awesome too, so many features with this phone.
Tried Samtool, Kies, Smart switch nothing seems to work
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Okay have you tried restoring to the Lollipop stock yet? With the Odin v3.10 as I guess it has the correct modem settings, I'll try to hunt down a link to the LP stock but I think sammobile had it or it's on here somewhere lol

I am having the same issue on am g928a any help out there

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I am having the same issue on am g928a any help out there
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Read all the comments, pretty sure something will help u in them

LilAnt530 said:
Okay have you tried restoring to the Lollipop stock yet? With the Odin v3.10 as I guess it has the correct modem settings, I'll try to hunt down a link to the LP stock but I think sammobile had it or it's on here somewhere lol
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Tried everything here... Loads the software then soon as it goes to load it does the same ****..

J Ozzie said:
Tried everything here... Loads the software then soon as it goes to load it does the same ****..
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Okay try using the older Odin version to flash MarshMallow now. Worth a shot lol.
Happy New Years

Dropping it into battery acid or destroying it seems like such a waste lol. Honestly I'd love to take a crack at it I love bypassing software & such.