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Android 4.3 Root Method

Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?

antkalaitzakis96 said:
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
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I think @DooMLoRD will find a way to root a phone with a locked bootloader!
We just have to wait for someone to release an exploit on this.
Be patient devs are working on it

antkalaitzakis96 said:
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
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I'm sorry for noob question, but i never rooted my xsp, and dont realy know what is the locked bootloaders or unlocked, how can i know if mines is locked or unlocked?

Danny_f55 said:
I'm sorry for noob question, but i never rooted my xsp, and dont realy know what is the locked bootloaders or unlocked, how can i know if mines is locked or unlocked?
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well, since you don't know what a bootloader is, I am pretty sure you have a locked one..with an unlocked bootloader you can flash kernels and custom roms like cyanogenmod

antkalaitzakis96 said:
well, since you don't know what a bootloader is, I am pretty sure you have a locked one..with an unlocked bootloader you can flash kernels and custom roms like cyanogenmod
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Well my phone is not locked at any carrier, is unlocked that helps?

No it is not the same.... If your phone is band new then it will have a locked bootloader.
Unless you have done anything to it Sony phones come with it locked
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I am assume we will need to use the .254 root method.
Downgrade kernel,root,upgrade kernel.......i am wanting cwm or twrp
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Root
you should ask @Nut. he make Xperia Z series root 4.3

antkalaitzakis96 said:
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
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Someone in the "release" thread said that he first unlocked the BL, flashed the advanced kernel, root, then relock the BL.
Edit: this here post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50255942
Edit2: this here method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50256189 ... but I think he had steps 1 & 2 in wrong order, because unlocking BL = deleting TA.

rvjaywaks said:
you should ask @Nut. he make Xperia Z series root 4.3
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Why not try that method? It may work anyway as Sony tends to have the same vulnerability across devices with the same firmware
Sent while my supervisor wasn't looking

zolaisugly said:
No it is not the same.... If your phone is band new then it will have a locked bootloader.
Unless you have done anything to it Sony phones come with it locked
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I am assume we will need to use the .254 root method.
Downgrade kernel,root,upgrade kernel.......i am wanting cwm or twrp
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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I'm not sure you can run 4.3 on a 4.1.2 kernel

Nanostray said:
I'm not sure you can run 4.3 on a 4.1.2 kernel
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You are correct...... I was only making an assumption but having read doomlords updated thread it will lead to bricked device.
Sure there will be a fix soon for root and recovery on locked bootloader.
Niaboc is releasing his new ROM soon this will have root..... after that just need recovery.
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zolaisugly said:
You are correct...... I was only making an assumption but having read doomlords updated thread it will lead to bricked device.
Sure there will be a fix soon for root and recovery on locked bootloader.
Niaboc is releasing his new ROM soon this will have root..... after that just need recovery.
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You probably dint had a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50262579#post50262579

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50290442&postcount=151
It's almost stock and rooted with unlockable bootloader too
If someone makes stock in update.zip format, you can use full stock rom with root.

Samsung Galaxy S5 G900W8 - Canadian Users

OK after trying a couple of ROMs and failing miserably and having to reload the stock Firmeware a couple of time i am getting tired of this. Even what Rom makers say it is W8 compatible i get screwed... It's not my first phone, was on a S3 before and did plenty of modding and Roms , but this S5 W8 is starting to give me headaches... Maybe it's me, maybe i'm stupid all of a sudden...
So Canadian owners of the S5 W8 what Roms are you using successful ? And how did you do it.
I know it was discussed before and the consensus was that a separate W8 Canadian section was not needed due to it's compatibility with the F version, but i think it is, maybe it's just me....

W8 Telus here. XtraSoLite for the last two weeks without any problem. Stock kernel. Blaze kernel didn't work for me so I gave up for now.
Cholerabob said:
OK after trying a couple of ROMs and failing miserably and having to reload the stock Firmeware a couple of time i am getting tired of this. Even what Rom makers say it is W8 compatible i get screwed... It's not my first phone, was on a S3 before and did plenty of modding and Roms , but this S5 W8 is starting to give me headaches... Maybe it's me, maybe i'm stupid all of a sudden...
So Canadian owners of the S5 W8 what Roms are you using successful ? And how did you do it.
I know it was discussed before and it the consensus was that a separate W8 Canadian section was not needed but i think it is, maybe it's just me....
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What Kernel did you use ? This one StockXXU1ANE2Kernel from the link in the Rom thread ?

I'm using alliance with blaze kernel and have had no problem flashing any thing else.What I did was flash super su via Odin to get root, then I installed mobile Odin and flashed latest twrp recovery. I backed up stock Rom then through Rom customizer I flashed alliance. Good luck.
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Salem's galaxy said:
I'm using alliance with blaze kernel and have had no problem flashing any thing else.What I did was flash super su via Odin to get root, then I installed mobile Odin and flashed latest twrp recovery. I backed up stock Rom then through Rom customizer I flashed alliance. Good luck.
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Did you have the W8 version or the F ?

Bell variant w8. I see it says sent from my sm-g900f. I tHink that is because when I flashed the Rom it changed my build.prop.
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Just changed my signature.
Sporting Alliance with insane customization and flawless design.
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Cholerabob said:
Did you have the W8 version or the F ?
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Are you still having difficulty? What are your steps? Maybe I could help?
Sporting Alliance with insane customization and flawless design.

Before you flash a ROM you should make a backup through recovery. In the case that the flash fails this will enable you to recover instead of ODIN restore
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Thanks Salem , got the Alliance rom running ( still had the yellow kernel warning ) but it booted. Followed the steps you wrote.

I'm on the fido w8 and I tried just about every rom and blaze kernel everything worked. I'm back to stock with exposed though nothing beats it imo.
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New W8 version out for Canada http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/canadian-900w8-roms-released-t2809889

mrnovanova said:
I'm on the fido w8 and I tried just about every rom and blaze kernel everything worked. I'm back to stock with exposed though nothing beats it imo.
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Newb here.
When you say stock with exposed .. can you clarify ?
Stock rom? or stock kernel? And is exposed a rom or just a framework you can install?
Cheers.

Stock, rom stock kernel only xposed framework and modules mainly wanam.
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Using bobcat ROM v1.0 with kt latest kernel @2.7 GHz!!

Is anyone on Bell ? what rom works ?
What's the best ?
I heard Omega is good ????

Is anyone else getting a persistent voicemail notification? I'm on the Rogers variant and some Googling has indicated that people using the AT&T/Sprint versions had the same issue. I'm on the latest update but this is still happening.

What Canadian Rom come whit Spanish whit it.
I'm sure

Cholerabob said:
Thanks Salem , got the Alliance rom running ( still had the yellow kernel warning ) but it booted. Followed the steps you wrote.
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can you tell me what steps you took i too have the yellow kernal warning but alliance stop mid boot....and then all black

I know this is old but I happen to be playing with an s5 from bell right now. I'm on ressurection remix nougat and lineage os 14.1 nougat works as well. Flash cf root with Odin. Flash a custom recovery, I use TWRP. Go to the ressurection site and get the ROM, for you it will be klte. Reboot into recovery,wipe the phone, install ressurection remix. You also want the magisk 12.0 zip and manager APK. That's pretty much it. Custom rooted ROM running a lineage kernel. If you aren't familiar with lineage it's where the cyangoen team went. MIUI ROM works too but it's a slow download for not much reward. I've loaded lots of others but they require tweaks and fixes for things and I don't want you to need more help after the fact. Stick with one of the two I listed for the s5 and you will be ok. Also remember KLTE ROM. And as for how I'm on two roms that's a whole other story and probably not something you need to do.

godkingofcanada said:
I know this is old but I happen to be playing with an s5 from bell right now. I'm on ressurection remix nougat and lineage os 14.1 nougat works as well. ....
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I'm doing the same with my SM-900W8, but I'm finding the Camera app (in RR keeps crashing). I have no issues when I use the stock rom. The camera is the only problem I'm finding. It freezes (sometimes after the first couple photos) and then reboots. Are you having this issue? Likely not. Don't know if I'm missing something.

normahn said:
I'm doing the same with my SM-900W8, but I'm finding the Camera app (in RR keeps crashing). I have no issues when I use the stock rom. The camera is the only problem I'm finding. It freezes (sometimes after the first couple photos) and then reboots. Are you having this issue? Likely not. Don't know if I'm missing something.
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Download this. It's a different kernel. It fixes the bug.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195917649
Flash it from recovery.

Roms for unlocked bootloader

Where should I be looking to read about stable custom roms for my recently bootloader unlocked verizon gs5.
I need a little more education about flashing different firmware etc.
Thanks for the help.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=2784860&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
This seems to be the correct thread for you
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S5 SafeStrap ROM Help...Can I use CM13?

Hi. Using a CID11 device w/ KINGROOT/SAFESTRAP
I know the bootloader is locked and all, but will I still be able to use CyanogenMod 13 ?
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=kltevzw
I know this is a noob question as the S5 is pretty locked down now 'geocold' is helping the enemy, but is it still at all possible to use CM13 with this safe strap option on a CID11 device.
also is there any other ROMs I could use that are similar with any kind of custom kernel that helps preserve battery life like in the past or is that a no now since the bootloader is locked.
lastly will I loose root if I can do any of the above.
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very new to the S5 please bare with me lol

meistfx said:
Hi. Using a CID11 device w/ KINGROOT/SAFESTRAP
I know the bootloader is locked and all, but will I still be able to use CyanogenMod 13 ?
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=kltevzw
I know this is a noob question as the S5 is pretty locked down now 'geocold' is helping the enemy, but is it still at all possible to use CM13 with this safe strap option on a CID11 device.
also is there any other ROMs I could use that are similar with any kind of custom kernel that helps preserve battery life like in the past or is that a no now since the bootloader is locked.
lastly will I loose root if I can do any of the above.
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very new to the S5 please bare with me lol
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There is a thread on xda about flashing mm custom roms on bootloader locked s5 verizon so try that here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943/page1
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[email protected] said:
There is a thread on xda about flashing mm custom roms on bootloader locked s5 verizon so try that here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943/page1
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Hey thanks! I'm on 5.0 OK3 will this require me to prepare anything or just ez install threw safestrap touchwiz ? also will I loose my apks/data or do I need to do a back up of such things.

meistfx said:
Hey thanks! I'm on 5.0 OK3 will this require me to prepare anything or just ez install threw safestrap touchwiz ? also will I loose my apks/data or do I need to do a back up of such things.
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You shouldn't lose any data but a backup is always wise
According to the thread you have to be on rooted PB1 firmware and use safestrap
The guide is specific so follow his guide exactly
I would do a back up in Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung kies 3 before you use or use safestrap backup whatever you prefer
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[email protected] said:
You shouldn't lose any data but a backup is always wise
According to the thread you have to be on rooted PB1 firmware and use safestrap
The guide is specific so follow his guide exactly
I would do a back up in Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung kies 3 before you use or use safestrap backup whatever you prefer
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Oh ok, yeah since I'm on OK3 will I need to do the whole KingRoot method again? or if I flash to PB1 from ODIN will I still keep root/safestrap/bb not sure how this all works just started using the S5 today.
Also once that is all done, and I'm on a rooted PB1 ... I'll be able to flash threw safestrap to a MM 6.0.1 ROM ? but when I do this wont I loose root? and I thought root not able to be obtained on MM 6.0.1 with CID11 devices? this is where it gets to be confusing for me, sorry for all the questions

meistfx said:
Oh ok, yeah since I'm on OK3 will I need to do the whole KingRoot method again? or if I flash to PB1 from ODIN will I still keep root/safestrap/bb not sure how this all works just started using the S5 today.
Also once that is all done, and I'm on a rooted PB1 ... I'll be able to flash threw safestrap to a MM 6.0.1 ROM ? but when I do this wont I loose root? and I thought root not able to be obtained on MM 6.0.1 with CID11 devices? this is where it gets to be confusing for me, sorry for all the questions
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You will lose root if you go up to cm13 using this method
If you need root then the linked method above may not be for you
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[email protected] said:
You will lose root if you go up to cm13 using this method
If you need root then the linked method above may not be for you
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Yes I can not use android with out root lol, but thanks for showing me all this anyways its progress I guess, not sure if this handset was worth the money now knowing all this, but I'll stick with it.
I see no point in even bothering to run CM13 or any custom rom really with out the use of root. ehhhh anyway. Backing up my apk/data using a snazzy lil app called MyBackup Pro. for the migration.
Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be staying on the 5.0 OK3 rom then since at least I have it rooted, and some kind of recovery even tho the whole safestrap touchwiz thing is not pleasing its better than nothing.

Noob wanting to install CM13

I recently aquired a bone stock AT&T S4 (SGH-i337, Baseband: I337UCUAMF3), and I would like to install CM13 on it.
Can I follow the instructions laid out in Cyanogenmod website (https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jflteatt)
or should I follow the ~20 step process laid out here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-installed-custom-lollipop-rom-t3135396)
Any guidance will be appreciated. TIA

Is the bootloader unlocked? If not, you won't be able to flash CM13.

MF3 comes with locked bootloader. So, no CM
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jmjoyas said:
MF3 comes with locked bootloader. So, no CM
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That's a bummer.
But is SafeStrap a possibility? I hear it also means I'll be able to install only restricted set of custom ROMs. I might just give up

With a locked bootloader, custom ROMs are limited to TW-based stock ROMs.