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[Q]

supppose my phone is not rooted i am using a sgy
what if i directly flash rom zip
will it work?
If it work what is thee need of an update zip?

The need if a update.zip is to root your phone only and install the superuser app. It is safer to root before u flash because the chances of success are higher. If u got bricked go here to ask.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063534I
Happy flashing and press thanks !
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darkprince000 said:
supppose my phone is not rooted i am using a sgy
what if i directly flash rom zip
will it work?
If it work what is thee need of an update zip?
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u mean flash custom rom? it's just fine. almost all of them are pre-rooted.
and in that case, u wont need the update zip for rooting

Starting Up To Samsung Universe

Hi Guys
I'll post there cauz i'm totally new on the samsung universe...
Before Samsung i've some Htc stuff and the stepping for root and install cvm are completly different.
1. need to root with cf auto
2 install custom recovey
3 install custom room
this stepping is correct ?
with custom recovery and witch kernel you suggest ?
thanks for u help

idriline said:
Hi Guys
I'll post there cauz i'm totally new on the samsung universe...
Before Samsung i've some Htc stuff and the stepping for root and install cvm are completly different.
1. need to root with cf auto
2 install custom recovey
3 install custom room
this stepping is correct ?
with custom recovery and witch kernel you suggest ?
thanks for u help
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You don't need to root or install custom recovery first. Just choose the custom ROM you would like to flash and do it. After this you can root and change recovery. Suggestions... i don't know, you choose from what is available for your device 9500 or 9505.
EDIT:
Sorry just now i realised you want to install cfw Yes then your steps are right.

Dean-xXx said:
You don't need to root or install custom recovery first. Just choose the custom ROM you would like to flash and do it. After this you can root and change recovery. Suggestions... i don't know, you choose from what is available for your device 9500 or 9505.
EDIT:
Sorry just now i realised you want to install cfw Yes then your steps are right.
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Yeah the phone is totally stock one XD
another question may be so stupid, but nevermind
i've seen two different post speak about the root of the phone , adb tool is necessary , cauz i ve seen some similar method but one speak about usage of adb tool ... topic about auto root not ..

idriline said:
Yeah the phone is totally stock one XD
another question may be so stupid, but nevermind
i've seen two different post speak about the root of the phone , adb tool is necessary , cauz i ve seen some similar method but one speak about usage of adb tool ... topic about auto root not ..
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Hmmm... aren't the custom ROMs rooted by default ?

[Q] Android newbie question

hi all,
new at android, migrating from apple.
i Have Galaxy S4 (i9500)
after i'm using CF-Auto-Root (Chainfire)
on Stock ROM Can i flash custom Rom ???
and what happen to root privileges ???
do i need to root again ???
tnx

nls4ever said:
hi all,
new at android, migrating from apple.
i Have Galaxy S4 (i9500)
after i'm using CF-Auto-Root (Chainfire)
on Stock ROM Can i flash custom Rom ???
and what happen to root privileges ???
do i need to root again ???
tnx
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Just flash. All custom ROMs have root.
Btw, you need a custom recovery to flash a ROM (like TWRP, CWM)

kingzain900 said:
Just flash. All custom ROMs have root.
Btw, you need a custom recovery to flash a ROM (like TWRP, CWM)
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ok, but the first time i move to custom rom i need to root, right ???

nls4ever said:
ok, but the first time i move to custom rom i need to root, right ???
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Not necessarily. You can flash a custom recovery through Odin and not root it at all and then just install a already rooted ROM.

kingzain900 said:
Not necessarily. You can flash a custom recovery through Odin and not root it at all and then just install a already rooted ROM.
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which custom recovery you recommend ???

nls4ever said:
which custom recovery you recommend ???
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CWM is always reliable. Some prefer TWRP. I'm using Philz Touch. It depends on your preferences. CWM is the most stable.

really need you guys help me

I have s4 i9500 rooted and stock recovery.. the problem is.. i want to install custom recovery but dont know how to install that.. can someone give custom recovery file that i can flash using odin ? .thanks guys

akupanjang said:
I have s4 i9500 rooted and stock recovery.. the problem is.. i want to install custom recovery but dont know how to install that.. can someone give custom recovery file that i can flash using odin ? .thanks guys
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Here you go man: http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9500/philz_touch_6.48.4-i9500.tar.md5

Galaxy S5 G900F: How Do I Root and Flash A Custom ROM?

Help>first time custom rom flashing
I would like to flash custom ROM for my Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F 5.0 Lollipop, but I was so confused of too many related threads regarding flashing so i cannot decide which method to use. my phone doesn't have root access or custom recovery yet, its fresh from the box so someone please help me regarding rooting too.. it'll be really helpful if you tech me step by step because I'm new in Android and I'm afraid of bricking my phone Thanks in advance!
by the way this is the ROM I would like to flash... what do you think?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/rom-popwiz-edge-plus-5-1-1-galaxy-s5-sm-t3242285

marlon2567 said:
I would like to flash custom ROM for my Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F 5.0 Lollipop, but I was so confused of too many related threads regarding flashing so i cannot decide which method to use. my phone doesn't have root access or custom recovery yet, its fresh from the box so someone please help me regarding rooting too.. it'll be really helpful if you tech me step by step because I'm new in Android and I'm afraid of bricking my phone Thanks in advance!
by the way this is the ROM I would like to flash... what do you think?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/rom-popwiz-edge-plus-5-1-1-galaxy-s5-sm-t3242285
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To flash a Custom ROM there is no need to root, the only thing you need is to install a custom recovery, TWRP is very good. After you have installed TWRP or any other custom recovery, you have to put on your SD Card the ROM that you want to install, and install it from the custom recovery.

Uzair40 said:
To flash a Custom ROM there is no need to root, the only thing you need is to install a custom recovery, TWRP is very good. After you have installed TWRP or any other custom recovery, you have to put on your SD Card the ROM that you want to install, and install it from the custom recovery.
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Hi, thanks for the reply could you please help me how to install a custom recovery? That TWRP, i'm so sorry i really dont know ehat to do and where to find that custom recovery thanks for the help.

Start by reading some threads, all the info you need is right here, it just takes not being lazy to find it

marlon2567 said:
Hi, thanks for the reply could you please help me how to install a custom recovery? That TWRP, i'm so sorry i really dont know ehat to do and where to find that custom recovery thanks for the help.
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Which recovery software works with every rom. which of the following works the best TWRP, CWM or philz recovery

it is possible to make a full backup of my s5 NON root?
I wish I could go back in case of problem.
thanks

androidjunkees said:
Which recovery software works with every rom. which of the following works the best TWRP, CWM or philz recovery
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I installed TWRP so far so good

LeoFender said:
it is possible to make a full backup of my s5 NON root?
I wish I could go back in case of problem.
thanks
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In my S5 I install TWRP fist then patch the Root file, I don't know if backing up works when your phone is non rooted.