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Does anyone find a working method with this model ?
I have tried different ones but none is working, even downgraded the firmware to the oldest one I could find.
Be aware that a certain method will not work with every model, even the same model it may work with certain builds only.
Samsung continues update security patches to fix loopholes that people are using to bypass FRP, so when posting a working method, please be specific: what model and build you did bypass successfully.
Since no one has the solution, I search and find this method.
The firmware must be downgraded to PH3. Current firmware is QA4. This is for US firmware; other regions with the same version might not work.
This method use Talk Back to open Chrome, then download Google Account Manager, Quick Shortcut Maker, then ES File Explorer.
You need Samsung and Google accounts to use this method . When TalkBack is ON, double tap to open, use two fingers to roll up and down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtVHzM_wc0k
Beut said:
Be aware that a certain method will not work with every model, even the same model it may work with certain builds only.
Samsung continues update security patches to fix loopholes that people are using to bypass FRP, so when posting a working method, please be specific: what model and build you did bypass successfully.
Since no one has the solution, I search and find this method.
The firmware must be downgraded to PH3. Current firmware is QA4. This is for US firmware; other regions with the same version might not work.
This method use Talk Back to open Chrome, then download Google Account Manager, Quick Shortcut Maker, then ES File Explorer.
You need Samsung and Google accounts to use this method . When TalkBack is ON, double tap to open, use two fingers to roll up and down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtVHzM_wc0k
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Can you tell me where to find that version? I'm assuming that I need to flash it with Odin. Is that right?
https://samsung-firmware.org/downlo...0, Wi-Fi)/9z98/XAR/T280XXU0APH3/T280XAR0APH3/
This is the version works with TalkBack method. Make sure you are familiar with the touchscreen when Talkback in on, which requires double tap and two fingers to roll up and down. As usual, you always flash firmware with Odin.
There's is a simpler way to bypass FRP on this device.
No need for a Samsung account or to downgrade account manager.
1. To activate accessibility mode just press HOME key 3 times.
2. Follow the tutorial until Chrome browser is opened and the Galaxy apps site is opened.
3. Type Browser in the search field and download Samsung Internet browser and install it.
4. Open the browser once installed and search for QuickShortcutMaker. Download it.
5. Tap the Bookmark icon top right in the browser, cancel the pop up then select HISTORY then DOWNLOAD HISTORY.
6. Install and run QuickShortcutMaker then follow the rest of the tutorial.
today i got same model tablet in frp and i was trying to remove it from z3x box but it was saying that adb shold be on for this action.....then i was having another dongle for samsung wich is called BST dongle so i treid it on and the frp was gone just a single click
zadi khan said:
today i got same model tablet in frp and i was trying to remove it from z3x box but it was saying that adb shold be on for this action.....then i was having another dongle for samsung wich is called BST dongle so i treid it on and the frp was gone just a single click
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Seems like a very expensive solution for something you can do for zero money. You can buy an SM-T280 on eBay for less.
ashyx said:
There's is a simpler way to bypass FRP on this device.
No need for a Samsung account or to downgrade account manager.
1. To activate accessibility mode just press HOME key 3 times.
2. Follow the tutorial until Chrome browser is opened and the Galaxy apps site is opened.
3. Type Browser in the search field and download Samsung Internet browser and install it.
4. Open the browser once installed and search for QuickShortcutMaker. Download it.
5. Tap the Bookmark icon top right in the browser, cancel the pop up then select HISTORY then DOWNLOAD HISTORY.
6. Install and run QuickShortcutMaker then follow the rest of the tutorial.
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Chrome doesnt open anymore due to security reasons. is there any chance to bypass the FRP lock ?
xapobilo said:
Chrome doesnt open anymore due to security reasons. is there any chance to bypass the FRP lock ?
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Just downgrade to earlier firmware.
ashyx said:
Just downgrade to earlier firmware.
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Thanks for your quick reply which gives me the hope to fix the problem. With the informations i've found i am now a bit confused and not 100% sure if i am going the right way. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I assume i would need to download the T280XXU0APH3_T280XAR0APH3_HOME.tar.md5 with almost 2GB, then mount it to Odin AP slot, then run it and it is it?
xapobilo said:
Thanks for your quick reply which gives me the hope to fix the problem. With the informations i've found i am now a bit confused and not 100% sure if i am going the right way. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I assume i would need to download the T280XXU0APH3_T280XAR0APH3_HOME.tar.md5 with almost 2GB, then mount it to Odin AP slot, then run it and it is it?
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That's correct.
re help on sm-t280.
i guys how are you?
my sons messed around in their tab and my wife forgot wich mail she had created for the tab and now...zip...cant use tab for schooll.
can you guys help me...just flashed to old firm and sttill cant unlock.
xapobilo said:
Thanks for your quick reply which gives me the hope to fix the problem. With the informations i've found i am now a bit confused and not 100% sure if i am going the right way. Please correct me if I am wrong.
I assume i would need to download the T280XXU0APH3_T280XAR0APH3_HOME.tar.md5 with almost 2GB, then mount it to Odin AP slot, then run it and it is it?
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kalisamurai said:
i guys how are you?
my sons messed around in their tab and my wife forgot wich mail she had created for the tab and now...zip...cant use tab for schooll.
can you guys help me...just flashed to old firm and sttill cant unlock.
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Press HOME button 3 times at the first page of setting to turn TALK BACK or Voice Assistant ON, then watch the video.
Draw the L to turn on global setting then follow steps to get the Chrome browser. You may to try the L many times.
You have to tell what you did, otherwise nobody has no idea how to help you. Many users did not follow steps properly, that's reason they failed.
This bypass FRP is a piece of cake if you do it properly.
I have the SM-T580 tablet and FRP is on. Downloaded android 6.1 (US) and manage to flash it but it did give me an notice about "PIT" but flashed 100% in odin. Tried to follow your video but as soon as I click on Chrome it says for security reasons I can't access it.
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I have the SM-T580 tablet and FRP is on. Downloaded android 6.1 (US) and manage to flash it but it did give me an notice about "PIT" but flashed 100% in odin. Tried to follow your video but as soon as I click on Chrome it says for security reasons I can't access it.
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If you are able to downgrade to Android 6, then it's not impossible to unlock FRP.
Here is alternative way and faster:
-Download Quick Shortcut Maker 2.4 and Google Account Manager 6 , then save them in your SD card.
-Use Assist to open Google Search page, then type My File
- You should see your SD card, open the two needed apps and install them.
- The rest is the same as other method.
I'm hoping this method is still viable, the downgrade method. I recently came into some samsung tablets that were crytpo erased but are still frp locked. Hoping to salvage them. I tried a method for auto enabling adb, involved downloading a firmware and then using this tool to remake the firmware which was supposed to 'auto enable adb' didn't work for me. I tried obviously just flashing the firmware and that was successful however, still frp locked. I couldn't find the exact firmware mentioned above. Is there a way to see what firmware i'm on from a locked device? I haven't figured out how myself if there is. Open to any suggestion at this point. Looking over this lot of 30 + tablets
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I'm hoping this method is still viable, the downgrade method. I recently came into some samsung tablets that were crytpo erased but are still frp locked. Hoping to salvage them. I tried a method for auto enabling adb, involved downloading a firmware and then using this tool to remake the firmware which was supposed to 'auto enable adb' didn't work for me. I tried obviously just flashing the firmware and that was successful however, still frp locked. I couldn't find the exact firmware mentioned above. Is there a way to see what firmware i'm on from a locked device? I haven't figured out how myself if there is. Open to any suggestion at this point. Looking over this lot of 30 + tablets
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It will always be viable because Samsung don't bother updating this device.
However there is any easier way that doesn't require messing about downgrading.
You will need the combo boot image though or an adb enabled boot image.
ashyx said:
It will always be viable because Samsung don't bother updating this device.
However there is any easier way that doesn't require messing about downgrading.
You will need the combo boot image though or an adb enabled boot image.
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Hello, glad to see your reply. And you seem to be talking about exactly the method I tried.
I followed this guide here
I used this firmware T280XXU0APC5_T280XAR0APC5_HOME.tar
I used the tool and made the adb enabled file to flash
flashed with odin, it was successful, however, i am unable to access the device via adb after flash...
perhaps there is a step i'm missing?
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perhaps there is a step i'm missing?
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After flashing the adb enabled firmware and the device reboots and i plug back into the PC, it just shows up under {Portable Devices} as Galaxy Tab A (2016) I do have the Samsung drivers installed.
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You will need the combo boot image though or an adb enabled boot image.
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Willing and able to give the combo image you are talking about a try if you can point me in the right direction.
@ashyx Still looking for that combo image. I'm a little apprehensive to download some thing's i've found when looking. Any chance you can suggest one you know works? Thanks in advance.
killerskincanoe said:
@ashyx Still looking for that combo image. I'm a little apprehensive to download some thing's i've found when looking. Any chance you can suggest one you know works? Thanks in advance.
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I'll come back to you once I've checked.
hello all,
im currently working on a samsung S4 (GT-I9515) and i ran into a small problem.
i have rooted phones more then ones and i know the drill more or less.
but when i tried to sellect the unlock oem option in the dev options it was not there.
normally it is located under bluetooth HCI-snooplog and above Process stats but the oem unlock option seems to be non existing on this phone
can someone tell me whats wrong or is it not needed ? Because i did get a message when i tried to install something trough the default recovery menu that the system was still locked. (also it runs android 5.0.1(lolipop))
Best regards,
Darkdevel
You can't install anything unsigned with the stock recovery. No phone gives you such privileges. That's why people made custom recoveries.
Pwnycorn said:
You can't install anything unsigned with the stock recovery. No phone gives you such privileges. That's why people made custom recoveries.
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true i also tried using twrp but when in boot twrp i cant swipe/select anything of the first screen do you have another idea what i can use ?
What are you trying to unlock with "unlock OEM option"?
audit13 said:
What are you trying to unlock with "unlock OEM option"?
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well as far as i know i need it so i can try to flash a new android version on it im trying force 6.0 on it and yes i know there is no S4 (i9515) android 6.0 version but i still want to try and do it its a old phone anyway
ppl you can forget about this post i found the problem more or less first off i had the wrong twrp version that caused the bug on twrp afterward it was all smooth sailing
for all the other ppl who want a non official android 6.0
go to youtube and look for:
install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Galaxy S4 GT-I9515
posted by ما لا تعلم ?
all the files you need are in the discription
Best regards,
Darkdevel
Pwnycorn said:
You can't install anything unsigned with the stock recovery. No phone gives you such privileges. That's why people made custom recoveries.
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But you can't install a CR without OEM unlocked.
I am having the same problem right now (same device, gt-i9515), no OEM unlock option in developer options.
I kinda need it to install TWRP, it won't let me do it otherwise. I openned a new thread about it and explained the issue I have in more details.
FurySh0ck said:
But you can't install a CR without OEM unlocked.
I am having the same problem right now (same device, gt-i9515), no OEM unlock option in developer options.
I kinda need it to install TWRP, it won't let me do it otherwise. I openned a new thread about it and explained the issue I have in more details.
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Dude, all S4 models, except for the Verizon and AT&T models, have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.
An OEM Unlock option is, therefore, redundant because there is absolutely nothing to unlock. And the ones that do have a locked bootloader CAN'T BE UNLOCKED.
If you want TWRP follow a guide on how to install it. They even have one on the TWRP website and nowhere does it say that you need to OEM unlock. In fact, no S4 rooting/twrp flashing guide will mention any OEM unlock option.
If it does, it's garbage.
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Dude, all S4 models, except for the Verizon and AT&T models, have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.
An OEM Unlock option is, therefore, redundant because there is absolutely nothing to unlock. And the ones that do have a locked bootloader CAN'T BE UNLOCKED.
If you want TWRP follow a guide on how to install it. They even have one on the TWRP website and nowhere does it say that you need to OEM unlock. In fact, no S4 rooting/twrp flashing guide will mention any OEM unlock option.
If it does, it's garbage.
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It's very strange then. When I had a root (same device gt-i9515 for SURE), I managed to flash TWRP on my first try, no mistakes.
I recently flashed a firmware (from sammobile. I9515XXU1BOE3_I9515DBT1BOE1_DBT, because my PDA is i9515xxu1boe3) and wiped everything. It's like a new device now.
In it's current state (non-root) I couldn't install TWRP via the same method I did before (ODIN + TWRP.tar).
About the comment on the other thread, yes, I am sure it's gt-i9515 and I know that if the USB is getting disconnected, ODIN writes it on screen, so I could see it.
Here's the guide that told me about OEM: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to...ry-using-odin/ (I understand that it's a trash guide lol)
Update:
I finally did it, explained here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...p-cr-galaxy-s4-gt-i9515-t3668461#post73680660
Thanks for your help!
Has anyone successfully rooted A9 2018 (A920F)?
Is anyone working on it?
How to root
you can use rooting tool or a application to root your galaxy. But there are pros and cons. So you have to consider about them. You can use a single click rooting applications but i can not guarantee it is safe. So you have to do it at your own risk.
We can start with that. That's a good option. I hope it will work.
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Has anyone successfully rooted this model?
varadinum said:
We can start with that. That's a good option. I hope it will work.
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This is only the firmware, not for root.
TP427 said:
This is only firmware, not for root.
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You should click further:
How to root Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 SM-A920F via PDA/AP odin ->*Read here
This site has instructions, however the TWRP version for the A920F is not listed on the site.
Yes, there is no twrp for A920F
I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, Dr.fone. But all failed
We need to get some traction on this. Has anyone submitted a request to get TWRP on this model?
I managed to get this rooted with EFT dongle. There was no other method that I could find.
Codename_Falcon said:
I managed to get this rooted with EFT dongle. There was no other method that I could find.
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Excuse me but how are you? What is eft dongle? Can you help us?
This is my first Samsung phone. I do not know myself. Please be so nice and help me. Thanks!
I just send email to support TWRP. Maybe the more they get such messages, the sooner they will deal with it
varadinum said:
Excuse me but how are you? What is eft dongle? Can you help us?
This is my first Samsung phone. I do not know myself. Please be so nice and help me. Thanks!
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I am doing okay, thank you! Please check out the following for info.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f10...t-dongle-new-exclusive-method-2018-a-2526388/
Codename_Falcon said:
I am doing okay, thank you! Please check out the following for info.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f10...t-dongle-new-exclusive-method-2018-a-2526388/
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It works? Can step by step instructions, starting with unlocking the bootloader, TvRP and to the end? From the very beginning. Thank!!! Sorry, Google translation.
Codename_Falcon said:
We need to get some traction on this. Has anyone submitted a request to get TWRP on this model?
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I submitted the request for TWRP on TWRP builder today.
Rooted Successfully
SM-A920F can be successfully rooted by OneClickRoot. If you pay them, they can help you root it manually. My device has been rooted successfully.
But now, the problem is TWRP. Technicians from OneClickRoot told me no TWRP is available for this device and they can't help. So I submitted the request on TWRP builder. But nearly 40 devices are ahead of me waiting for TWRP building.
Is there anyway to get the TWRP faster?
TP427 said:
SM-A920F can be successfully rooted by OneClickRoot. If you pay them, they can help you root it manually. My device has been rooted successfully.
But now, the problem is TWRP. Technicians from OneClickRoot told me no TWRP is available for this device and they can't help. So I submitted the request on TWRP builder. But nearly 40 devices are ahead of me waiting for TWRP building.
Is there anyway to get the TWRP faster?
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Does it trip knox counter?
Edit: I said screw the knox counter, I'm going with it. Everything was all green until it asked me to register so I entered some name and email. Then it asked me 30$(or 40$ if you're doing it from the computer and not the app). Definitely not worth it to root.
Edit 2: I'm now trying the Magisk boot file patch method, which can work without root and custom recovery. Unlocked developer options, checked OEM unlock option(which needed a factory reset)
downloaded stock firmware, extracted boot.img from it, patched and repacked it using magisk manager and finally flashed it to phone using odin. Knox counter is already tripped. It required another factory reset when I booted it after flashing(It said device integrity was compromised and it needed a factory reset, so I did it) but no bootloops. Aaand after I waited long enough to be able to install magisk manager again, I found out that my attempt was a success! I can now enjoy systemless root on my phone, at the expense of tripping the knox counter of course.
And of course, no luck on twrp side, which could've made the whole process easier for me.
Edit 3: It may sound simple when I write it like this here but it actually is a lengthy process. In fact, I looked up multiple guides on the internet, at least one for each part I talked about above and sometimes more than one since this is my first samsung phone ever.
Edit 4: One last thing, I can pass SafetyNet as well now, which was failing right after I did the OEM Unlocking and factory reset but before I actually rooted it with magisk.
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Does it trip knox counter?
Edit: I said screw the knox counter, I'm going with it. Everything was all green until it asked me to register so I entered some name and email. Then it asked me 30$(or 40$ if you're doing it from the computer and not the app). Definitely not worth it to root.
Edit 2: I'm now trying the Magisk boot file patch method, which can work without root and custom recovery. Unlocked developer options, checked OEM unlock option(which needed a factory reset)
downloaded stock firmware, extracted boot.img from it, patched and repacked it using magisk manager and finally flashed it to phone using odin. Knox counter is already tripped. It required another factory reset when I booted it after flashing(It said device integrity was compromised and it needed a factory reset, so I did it) but no bootloops. Aaand after I waited long enough to be able to install magisk manager again, I found out that my attempt was a success! I can now enjoy systemless root on my phone, at the expense of tripping the knox counter of course.
And of course, no luck on twrp side, which could've made the whole process easier for me.
Edit 3: It may sound simple when I write it like this here but it actually is a lengthy process. In fact, I looked up multiple guides on the internet, at least one for each part I talked about above and sometimes more than one since this is my first samsung phone ever.
Edit 4: One last thing, I can pass SafetyNet as well now, which was failing right after I did the OEM Unlocking and factory reset but before I actually rooted it with magisk.
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It did trip knox. I don't know if there is a rooting method without tripping knox?
I'm waiting for TWRP. Request has been sent to TWRP builder
I picked up a Galaxy Tab E at a thrift shop. Got it to hard/factory reset, but can't get past the FRP screens. I tried all the YouTube guides and none of them work.
Do I need to root the entire device?
Or is there a bootloader that will do the trick instead, or do I need a new ROM?
Odin, TWRP. etc. are all new to me... it's been a while since I rooted a device...
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Anyone?
If there is more information that I need to post, please let me know what you're looking for.
IGNORE THIS THREAD. (I posted in a more relevant thread after reading through it and trying some rooting processes)
Rooting by itself will not get past FRP lock. I'm not sure if its possible to flash a custom recovery via Odin without first enabling developer options and usb debugging but I would think not. ijdk. Never tried. Perhaps if you could flash TWRP you could then flash a custom rom and thus bypass FRP. (Maybe).
I was unsuccessful in every attempt I made, in spite of hours upon hours of research and attempts. Even bringing it to a local Samsung factory authorized service centre was unfruitful.
To anyone experiencing the same frustration, I finally got it unlocked for $25 USD from UnlockJunky.
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Rooting by itself will not get past FRP lock. I'm not sure if its possible to flash a custom recovery via Odin without first enabling developer options and usb debugging but I would think not. ijdk. Never tried. Perhaps if you could flash TWRP you could then flash a custom rom and thus bypass FRP. (Maybe).
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You do have to enable developer options and turn on usb debugging. How you do that on a frp locked device idk
Canadian SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9 user here.
I've been reading a lot trying to figure out what I can do with regards to rooting & installing custom ROM. But the available info is confusing and contradicting.
Could anyone please answer my questions below?
1. Can I root S8 that is running Android 9?
I've tried naively to flash CF-Auto-Root with Odin , but got an error.
2. Knowing that bootloader is locked I thought I could downgrade to Android 7 and unlock the bootloader
Paid for SAMMOBILE firmware, but Odin failed to flash Android 7. Then I read somewhere that you CAN NOT downgrade Samsung phones. Is that the case?
3. What is the roadmap for flashing custom kernel, ROM and rooting SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9?
At the end of my wits here... Thank you in advance!
temuri said:
Canadian SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9 user here.
I've been reading a lot trying to figure out what I can do with regards to rooting & installing custom ROM. But the available info is confusing and contradicting.
Could anyone please answer my questions below?
1. Can I root S8 that is running Android 9?
I've tried naively to flash CF-Auto-Root with Odin , but got an error.
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Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
temuri said:
2. Knowing that bootloader is locked I thought I could downgrade to Android 7 and unlock the bootloader
Paid for SAMMOBILE firmware, but Odin failed to flash Android 7. Then I read somewhere that you CAN NOT downgrade Samsung phones. Is that the case?
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Depends on the binary version, the screen text in Download Mode should tell you. You can't downgrade the binary, so if it changed from 3 to 4 (for example) and is currently on 4, you can only flash binary 4 firmware, but you can't downgrade to 3.
temuri said:
3. What is the roadmap for flashing custom kernel, ROM and rooting SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9?
At the end of my wits here... Thank you in advance!
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I'll try to put this simply:
Enable OEM unlocking in developer options
Unlock bootloader (wipes data)
Boot device, set up Google/Samsung account, connect to the Internet
Perform a manual update check, do not download update
Check to ensure OEM Unlocking is still visible
Put device in download mode and flash TWRP; immediately boot TWRP, do not allow device to reboot into system, otherwise it will restore the stock recovery
Make sure you flash the Multidisabler in TWRP to disable encryption and recovery restoration
Flash Magisk in TWRP to gain root
Boot into system and set up device, install the Magisk app to manage root.
I would leave it on Pie. Anything below that has nasty vulnerabilities like X helper.
If you want more performance optimize it with Package Disabler or adb edits.
If that doesn't get it, get a N10+, a huge performance and cam increase.
How to read Samsung build numbers
@V0latyle
> Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
But the bootloaded IS locked on Android 9, thus Magisk/TWRP can't be installed. Or did I get something wrong?
And since @blackhawk just said to leave it on Android 9 - can anything be done at all?
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@V0latyle
> Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
But the bootloaded IS locked on Android 9, thus Magisk/TWRP can't be installed. Or did I get something wrong?
And since @blackhawk just said to leave it on Android 9 - can anything be done at all?
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I heard that Extreme Syndicate for S9 series may seem nice. (OUDATED THOUGH TAKE EVERYTHING NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.)
temuri said:
@V0latyle
> Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
But the bootloaded IS locked on Android 9, thus Magisk/TWRP can't be installed. Or did I get something wrong?
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Are you saying it can't be unlocked? Or simply that it is not unlocked?
The bootloader unlock has nothing to do with the Android version. Whether you can unlock it might though.
temuri said:
And since @blackhawk just said to leave it on Android 9 - can anything be done at all?
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Blackhawk is a cranky old curmodgeon, don't listen to him. Totally kidding, he's a smart guy.
So let's focus on Step 1. Enable Developer Options, do you see the OEM Unlocking toggle?
@V0latyle
first of all, thank you for your time and patience.
nope, no such thing under Developer options. neither grayed out, it's just not there.
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@V0latyle
first of all, thank you for your time and patience.
nope, no such thing under Developer options. neither grayed out, it's just not there.
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Your device is set up, you have a Google account added, and you're connected to the Internet?
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Your device is set up, you have a Google account added, and you're connected to the Internet?
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that's correct.
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that's correct.
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Okay. Current firmware version?
Settings > About phone > Software information
Baseband version: G950WVLU8CUF3
temuri said:
Baseband version: G950WVLU8CUF3
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Okay, so you're on the latest update. See if you can download and flash CSL1
If that works try AQD9
Next time you're in download mode, either take a picture of your screen or post what it says for SW REV or RP REV
consider downloaded - 6min left.
should I use standard ODIN to flash it?
Bad news but OEM Unlock does not exist on North American models. So you are out of luck unless you have a low bit number which then you can go to @afaneh92 for US/Canada Samsung BL unlocking
webhook said:
Bad news but OEM Unlock does not exist on North American models. So you are out of luck unless you have a low bit number which then you can go to @afaneh62 for US/Canada Samsung BL unlocking
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uh-oh... can you please explain the "low bit" part and how do I check it?
@V0latyle
An attempt to flash CSL1 failed with:
FAIL! (Auth)
Complete(Write) operation failed
Disregard message
ouchies. was too quick and contacted the guy already
temuri said:
ouchies. was too quick and contacted the guy already
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I've tried this with my T-Mobile US GS8+. Works like a charm. Since you are on Bit 8 the stuff there is compatible with your phone. However you may brick stuff so be careful
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