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[Q] Root and update an unlocked HTC MyTouch

I have a brand new mytouch that is unlocked and I would like to root it in order to update to a newer version of Android. It was recommended to me that I root and put the Cyanogen mod to update it. And to also install ROM Manager . Does this sound logical? If so, is that the correct order?
Also, any idea how I can research to find out what versions of Android my hardware can handle? Obviously, I would like to have the newest version possible.
Thanks!

gtbarry said:
I have a brand new mytouch that is unlocked and I would like to root it in order to update to a newer version of Android. It was recommended to me that I root and put the Cyanogen mod to update it. And to also install ROM Manager . Does this sound logical? If so, is that the correct order?
Also, any idea how I can research to find out what versions of Android my hardware can handle? Obviously, I would like to have the newest version possible.
Thanks!
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What do you have currently? Android version? Radio? Hboot?
The process is something like this:
1. Root
2. Flash a custom recovery
3. Flash rom
4. ........?
5. Profit!!
I ran ezterrys ezgingerbread rom (android 2.3.7) on my mytouch and it ran well.

galaxy note 4 s-lte(SM-N916L)

Does anyone know about this model? No one seems to know..
I have one problem. At the moment there are several ways to root galaxy note4, including philz recovery and cf auto root. However, as far as i know it works for only note4 model sm-n910 line. However in korea, upper model for n-910 is released, known as sm-n916 line. Both model have the same hardware and software specs, the only difference is their network connection specs. (N916 has faster and improved data lte connection) . Now the problem is that i have n916 model, and rooting for this device does not work with the method that can root n910 model. I thought it would work because everything software and hardware specs are the same. I am really frustrated because i cant root ㅜ.ㅜ
It's only been a month or twice since its release. The exact model is SM-N916L(LG U plus phone carrier. Alphabet that comes after 916 represents differet phone carriers. S is for skt, and K is for Kt, L is for Lg uplus). It is a upper model for SM-N910L galaxy note 4. You can see that SM-N910L model is present in autoroot([email protected]@eu) but not the upper model SM-N916L. Any ways i could help the developers to enable rooting for this device? perhaps finding you the stock firmware? Demand for this device than previous note4 n910 will increase. Really hope to root this device.
Could i get any help? (Btw i am living in korea using korean model). Really willing to donate if i could root this model!
hope i can get a reply as soon as possible. Have a good day~

sm-n916k , I also want to root
SM-N916K , i want root this phone ...
k is KT 's model .S is SKT ,L is LGT
plz root this device ,,,
Note 4 S-LTE
5.0.1 N916KKTU1BOB2
Thank you~

please me 2 cant find it anywhere

adicartson said:
please me 2 cant find it anywhere
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sm-n916k said:
SM-N916K , i want root this phone ...
k is KT 's model .S is SKT ,L is LGT
plz root this device ,,,
Note 4 S-LTE
5.0.1 N916KKTU1BOB2
Thank you~
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coolion said:
Does anyone know about this model? No one seems to know..
I have one problem. At the moment there are several ways to root galaxy note4, including philz recovery and cf auto root. However, as far as i know it works for only note4 model sm-n910 line. However in korea, upper model for n-910 is released, known as sm-n916 line. Both model have the same hardware and software specs, the only difference is their network connection specs. (N916 has faster and improved data lte connection) . Now the problem is that i have n916 model, and rooting for this device does not work with the method that can root n910 model. I thought it would work because everything software and hardware specs are the same. I am really frustrated because i cant root ㅜ.ㅜ
It's only been a month or twice since its release. The exact model is SM-N916L(LG U plus phone carrier. Alphabet that comes after 916 represents differet phone carriers. S is for skt, and K is for Kt, L is for Lg uplus). It is a upper model for SM-N910L galaxy note 4. You can see that SM-N910L model is present in autoroot([email protected]@eu) but not the upper model SM-N916L. Any ways i could help the developers to enable rooting for this device? perhaps finding you the stock firmware? Demand for this device than previous note4 n910 will increase. Really hope to root this device.
Could i get any help? (Btw i am living in korea using korean model). Really willing to donate if i could root this model!
hope i can get a reply as soon as possible. Have a good day~
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Make a backup before and if something goes wrong you should have the firmware files at hand to revert changes, you will be responsible for anything you do with your device.​
TWRP 2.8.7.0 for N916SKL:
https://mega.nz/#!8lpjxKrS!LnuJm-nZjBDpNgYoXE8G4zRW0kh6Yy3uqEUAAlOAvF4
Try flashing SuperSU from the custom recovery:
https://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip​

how to work with the zip file to root
odin need a tar file to root
a help please cant find a way to install the zip file

adicartson said:
how to work with the zip file to root
odin need a tar file to root
a help please cant find a way to install the zip file
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I have converted the recovery file to .tar you can flash it through Odin now.

your recovery in not the correct one.

any custom rom with multi lang for n916l ?

Battlehero said:
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not workable TWRP , i tested on n916l , 6.0.1

I have the same issue note 4 n916k KT
I wanted to root my phone so bad.
If you guys rooted your phone successfully let me know please

Yes install clockwork mode then cf auto root.
Use Odin
Always remove battery when done and phone is about to restart and then put battery back into phone.

Battlehero said:
Make a backup before and if something goes wrong you should have the firmware files at hand to revert changes, you will be responsible for anything you do with your device.​
TWRP 2.8.7.0 for N916SKL:
https://mega.nz/#!8lpjxKrS!LnuJm-nZjBDpNgYoXE8G4zRW0kh6Yy3uqEUAAlOAvF4
Try flashing SuperSU from the custom recovery:
https://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip​
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Recovery is not working in Odin, even the updated .tar file.
UNIT Details:
SM-N916L (Rooted via CF-Auto Root)
Android: 6.0.1
Baseband: N916LKLU1DPK2
KERNEL: 3.10.9-9907293
BUILD # MMB29K.N916LKLU2DPK2
If anyone can guide me to a good stable custom rom for N916L it will be appreciated and thanks in advance.
well found the below links, posting here might help someone.
Root & Recovery:
https://samsungvn.com/threads/tong-hop-root-recovery-6-0-1-cho-note-4-tat-ca-cac-phien-ban.20003/
https://samsungvn.com/threads/tong-hop-cho-note4-han-n910-n916-slk.7317/
ROMS:
https://samsungvn.com/diendan/galaxy-note-4-android-development.185/

misbah711 said:
Recovery is not working in Odin, even the updated .tar file.
UNIT Details:
SM-N916L (Rooted via CF-Auto Root)
Android: 6.0.1
Baseband: N916LKLU1DPK2
KERNEL: 3.10.9-9907293
BUILD # MMB29K.N916LKLU2DPK2
If anyone can guide me to a good stable custom rom for N916L it will be appreciated and thanks in advance.
well found the below links, posting here might help someone.
Root & Recovery:
https://samsungvn.com/threads/tong-hop-root-recovery-6-0-1-cho-note-4-tat-ca-cac-phien-ban.20003/
https://samsungvn.com/threads/tong-hop-cho-note4-han-n910-n916-slk.7317/
ROMS:
https://samsungvn.com/diendan/galaxy-note-4-android-development.185/
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The recoveries were never meant for Marshmallow since those devices were running Android Lollipop.
The Android Marshmallow update for those devices had come out much later on.

Battlehero said:
The recoveries were never meant for Marshmallow since those devices were running Android Lollipop.
The Android Marshmallow update for those devices had come out much later on.
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I flashed 2.8.7.0 and was stuck in boot loop.
Now I found the following will they work?
link of site (https://samsungvn.com/threads/tong-hop-cho-note4-han-n910-n916-slk.7317/)
TWRP 3.0.2.0 => Use for 6.0.1
TWRP 2.8.7.0 => Use for 5.1.1 and 6.0.1
General link pooling (2.8.7.0 and 3.0.2.0) for the SLK N910_N915_N916, of which there are 2 types :
File zip => flash through recovery
File tar => flash via Odin (from flash recovery 2 times)
TWRP 2.8.7.0 for N910_N915_N916SLK
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BymXcmDRZdl9QnhvUnhEM3ZwMGM

I also have a n916 but it is a n916l
I can root it by cf... but i can't recovery twrp or cwm to up rom because the file to recovery twrp or cwm (also n916sk) don't have in it
If someone know how to recovery twrp or cwm (n916skl),please help me
Thanks for your help very much

nougat firmware for note 4 sm-n916l
i want to update my note 4 sm-N916L to Nougat android version,any links would be appreciated.thanks a lot

Here is the page to get the file to root the SM-N916 S/K/L variants. It is in Korean, but you can easily find your file.
https://blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=bluedaths&logNo=220898478535&categoryNo=28&proxyReferer=
Here is where you can get the latest version of Odin.
https://samsungodin.com/download/
Here is where to find TWRP for the SM-N916 S/K/L
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BymXcmDRZdl9QnhvUnhEM3ZwMGM
It will give an error about seandroid, but it works.
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beaterocampo said:
i want to update my note 4 sm-N916L to Nougat android version,any links would be appreciated.thanks a lot
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Here is a working Nougat 7.0.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/development/rom-refined-nougat-n7fe-port-alpha-1-t3804371

Can anyone help me. I'm have problems. I have the sm-n916s. It's korean (I'm in WA state) (Note4 S-LTE)
build N916SKSU2DSA1
I'd love to root. Anyone know if I can get Lineage OS working on this Korean flavoured Galaxy Note 4? ALso A lot of the links above are not alive anymore...does anyone have live links to root ware and firmware? THANKS!!
ideally i'd like to just flash it even to a normal north american firmware vers of note 4 if i cannot get lineage..
Once rooted can i use any note 4 firmware....or does it have to be the one specifically for this korean note 4....thanks you!

S5 recovery 20$ min read all please. I'm desperate

- Intro
- Done and searched so far
- My Questions. (Jump to the end unless you think I haven't search prior )
- Bounty
INTRO
Hey guys. I'm french Canadian (please understand my bad written )
and thanks to the phone I choosed (s5 active g870w telus)
I'm becoming pretty much bilingual I've checked all over
around The Web and over this forum. And can't find an accurate
answer . I know I picked the wrong phone for rooting but
as a construction worker it was a good compromise.
DONE AND SEARCHED
My Samsung Galaxy s5 Active g870w from Telus
is still on 4.4.2 since there is no and there will not be
any update for a while.
I managed to used the g900w8 version of
Chain fire auto root method using Odin 3.09
to get roots.
I have also succès to flash Unity 2.0.1 rom.
So far I figured that my version can count as
the Canadian version of the s5 small g900w8. (I may be wrong)
I found a stock Firmware (that accualy make my
lies in russian ) Wich I used a lot lately due to all
my soft brick.
My goal is to be able to upgrade to a nice custom rom
on lollipop. I was hoping Fusion. And as for the recovery
TWRP would be my choice if it was possible.
Now I am stuck trying to install TWRP. I have followed
multiple guide. I have tried to install from TWRP manager
the version 2.8.6.0 klte. I have tried 3 times and after the app
installation I tried to reboot to recovery using Quick boot,
i always end up in Odin mode.
I then tried to install using Odin flashing the same version
Downloaded from TWRP.me site. Then it let me load into
my stock version. Then if I try to reboot in recovery
it still stock.
I even tried to use safestrap both version at&t and Verizon
and both soft bricked me.
I have read or scan about every thread and none talk about
S5 a g870w. Beside the att version Wich are locked.
QUESTIONS
My Questions and I really beg for answers even if
You have only 1 answer.
1- Is my phone g870w compatible g900w8?
2-is it compatible to any other versions?
3-when looking should I only look for Canadian version or I can also
use either g870 from at&t,Verizon or international. Or I look for
International g900. Since I guess my bootloader is unlocked .
4- Since only at&t and Verizon are supposed to be lock I guess
I can't use safestrap... so are TWRP and CWM the only options?
5- Can someone help me troubleshoot my installations. ?
6- After I install my recovery a a g870w on kitkat 4.4.2
Should I be able to flash lollipop base custom rom?
7- Is it possible that there is no option for me beside
Unity and stock rom.
BOUNTY
It might not be much but I offer a 20$ minimum bounty for who ever
take me outta this non ending bulls*"t.
Thanks guys. And please I swear I have search and read a lot
just Google my model number and you'll always end up on me
Searching and I seems to be the only one g870w talking about
recovery or custom rom. All I found is how to root...
Jon

1- Is my phone g870w compatible g900w8?
No, it is different flashing anything that isn't designed for your exact model number ( even the AT&T ones which are one letter different) won't work.
2-is it compatible to any other versions?
No, only firmwares for your exact phone will work without someone modifying something specific for you.
3-when looking should I only look for Canadian version or I can also
use either g870 from at&t,Verizon or international. Or I look for
International g900. Since I guess my bootloader is unlocked .
Flashing any other model number but your own risks bootloop/bricking as they although look similar can have different firmware partitions amongst other things.
4- Since only at&t and Verizon are supposed to be lock I guess
I can't use safestrap... so are TWRP and CWM the only options?
If someone can have a look at TWRP is possible that they can make a version work for you: ideally I would say with it being so difficult as so few have your model I would go to stock: root and use xposed, and leave the rest.
5- Can someone help me troubleshoot my installations. ?
Sure, happy to help but don't know how much can help when you are trying firmwares for different versions.
6- After I install my recovery a a g870w on kitkat 4.4.2
Should I be able to flash lollipop base custom rom?
Unless someone has made I've for your model type I doubt it.
7- Is it possible that there is no option for me beside
Unity and stock rom.
Yeah unfortunately this is quite likely.

thanks for taking the time.
Now I'll go private with you for personal things.
but before maybe few extra questions will help the very few others in
the same painful situation.
about compatibility you answered no.
What made me search so bad is that I've seen
other members(g870a) claiming they we're using
g900 roms I'll search for a link.
-Does it mean even tho its risky or
it means that American version have more luck ?
-am I still able to use a recovery like safestrap?
-can I hang myself?
- and if I'd like to have TWRP and a know custom rom
would it be a lot of works for Des.
Is it "askable" are some working for money?
I hate stuck to death I miss my note 3 like crazy. .. damn

Galaxy S4 CyanogenMod

Hi,
Im having fast battery drain issue with my AT&T S4, I read on forums that by installing Cyanogenmod can improve battery performance. Now before installing Cyanogenmod I would like to ask some questions.
1. Will I be able to go back to stock from Cyanogenmod ?
2. Which version of Cyanogenmod should I download ? I think v11 gives better battery result.
3. Will this completely uninstall all bloatware from samsung and at&t
4. Will I get more Internal space ? Currently I have 9 gb out of 16 gb
Also I have rooted by mobile using this Guide
Phone Specification
AT&T S4 SGH I337
BOOTLOADER : I337UCUFNJ4
PDA : I337UCUFNJ4
CSC : I337ATTFNJ4
BASEBAND : I337UCUFNJ4
KERVEL VER : 3.4.0-2960651
ANDROID : 4.4.4
BUILD NO. : KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4
Thanks

You will also need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom rom.
You should be able to return back to stock rom with Odin.
Yes, flashing a custom rom will remove all Samsung and AT&T apps from the phone.
No, you will not get more internal storage. 9GB user space is all you get with the S4.
Regarding your battery drains. Make sure the battery is still good. If it is swollen you should consider getting a new battery.

Thank you for your reply.
Could you please elaborate the first line. How do I know if I have custom recovery ?

You would've known if you had one because custom recoveries are usually flashed by the user. Since you don't recall flashing any then you don't have one (custom one).
Unless it was part of that tutorial and you flashed it unknowingly
Problem is, your phone has a locked bootloader. This makes the whole process more complicated.

GDReaper said:
You would've known if you had one because custom recoveries are usually flashed by the user. Since you don't recall flashing any then you don't have one (custom one).
Unless it was part of that tutorial and you flashed it unknowingly
Problem is, your phone has a locked bootloader. This makes the whole process more complicated.
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The tutorial I followed to gain root access was like flashing nc1 kernel than use towel root and than flashing back to nj4 kernel. This is what I did to gain root access.
Now can I install cynagenmod in my mobile. If not than is there any extra step I need to perform to install cynagenmod ?
Thanks

taqi110 said:
The tutorial I followed to gain root access was like flashing nc1 kernel than use towel root and than flashing back to nj4 kernel. This is what I did to gain root access.
Now can I install cynagenmod in my mobile. If not than is there any extra step I need to perform to install cynagenmod ?
Thanks
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Yes. I told you that it requires a custom recovery in order to flash a custom rom to your phone.
Normally flashing a custom recovery is simple. But since your phone is an AT&T model, it has a locked bootloader.
Download and follow the instructions from here.
Good luck.
You should note that this may not work on your device due to the locked bootloader. Then you will have to find another method.

Need Help rooting US996 with Magisk 22

This is my first attempt to root and despite reading allot still very confused on allot of the lingo and what to do. I had unlocked the bootloader with TWRP.
I tried rooting with Magisk 21.4 and it sent me into a boot loop and I did not realize a backup in Switch was not the same as in TWRP so had to learn how to put stock firmware back with LGUP.
I have US996 running Adroid 8.0 Kernel 3.18.71 software, OPR1.170623.032 build.US99620F Never rooted. Bootloader unlocked TWRP
Next day Magisk 22 came out
The app is on the phone, I am looking at the instructions and confused how to root.
1. is "patching", rooting?
2. I just want the root on stock Android 8.0.0
I need the boot .img of what? Of the stock android 8? Of something else?
3. I tried getting a boot image from LG Extract but only saw a DZ file and if I tried to extract that only see something with the word " boot_6 Bin" So I am still missing something on how this is done.
Is the boot.img usually of the software you want to try running or always the stock? Do you have to root eac time you try different or once rooted always rooted to flash other roms?
Thanks for any guidence. I tried on my own for days and really lost on all this.

Hi,
What is the best way to ask for help on this? Thanks

I still am requesting help. I need to root my US996 so I can get at least PIE running as I have an issue with an app that says it requires 9 or above.
If somebody can point me in the correct direction I'd appreciate it.
Thanks

I still am requesting help. I need to root my US996 so I can get at least PIE running as I have an issue with an app that says it requires 9 or above.
If somebody can point me in the correct direction I'd appreciate it.
Thanks

On Alpha Omega Rom, I had the best results with the included Magisk installer. It's now on version 22 without any issue. Keep in mind that version 20.2 might have some compatibility issues with the V20. That won't have any impact on your ability to run software that requires Android 9, however.

This is how new I am with this stuff. What is an alpha omega rom? Does that mean stock factory rom of Android 8?
I have version 22 on my phone. Do I need to root? How do I root? I do not understand how this works now. I have tried reading help files but I dont understand what to do after I unlocked the bootloader.
What do I need next with Magisk 22 to root the phone or do I just need a rom of Android 9 or higher?
Thanks for any guidence.
Bill720 said:
On Alpha Omega Rom, I had the best results with the included Magisk installer. It's now on version 22 without any issue. Keep in mind that version 20.2 might have some compatibility issues with the V20. That won't have any impact on your ability to run software that requires Android 9, however.
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mghia said:
This is how new I am with this stuff. What is an alpha omega rom? Does that mean stock factory rom of Android 8?
I have version 22 on my phone. Do I need to root? How do I root? I do not understand how this works now. I have tried reading help files but I dont understand what to do after I unlocked the bootloader.
What do I need next with Magisk 22 to root the phone or do I just need a rom of Android 9 or higher?
Thanks for any guidence.
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Alpha Omega Rom is a custom build of the V20 system software based on LG's original stock Rom (see the links thread for more information). For the North American variants of the V20, several releases of the stock Rom based on Android 7 and Android 8 were released. Only the Korean model received a stock Rom based on Android 9, and it was never backported, so, if it's Android 9 (or newer) that you're after, you'll have to go for one that's not based on the stock rom (which will cause you to lose certain exclusive features, including the stock camera app, FM radio, Voice-over-LTE, and probably other things).
Once Magisk Manager is installed, it can act as a root manager, but only if your device's bootloader is already unlocked, which can only be done on certain variants (US996 North American unlocked is the easiest, but it is possible on some of the others as well, but only if you roll back to an exploitable version of the stock rom and use the Dirty Santa strategy described on this forum). Installing an unofficial Rom or kernel also requires an unlocked bootloader.

Thanks I have the bootloader unlocked using TWRP and on stock oreo 8.0