Magisk - Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Dear advisors,
Iam using stock samsung note 4 SM-910G. Snapdragon 805. Android 6.0.1. Marshmallow. I need advise on to how to install magisk on my device. Can it be done? Appreciate on a step by step instruction on how do i install it.

I don' think this is the right place for this, but it't not my job to decide.
Anyways, which ROM are you using? Are you on stock TouchWiz?

No roms its just stock. Ive rooted on my note 2 previously but i wanna know how on note 4 but rooting via magisk.
So where do i need to post this question?

Firdhaus81 said:
No roms its just stock. Ive rooted on my note 2 previously but i wanna know how on note 4 but rooting via magisk.
So where do i need to post this question?
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You should've asked in the Q&A section. Thread moderators will probably move this one as soon as they notice, don't worry, you're a relatively new user so you can't know everything yet.
By the way, you can't root with Magisk, if you're not rooted with other methods, because your bootloader is still locked and neither stock recovery or Odin would allow it. You first need to get root access by using some specific software such as ChainFire Autoroot. There are some guides available, but first you have to search for the zip file on the ChainFire website (link), pay attention to the model and check if Odin is included with the package. If it's not, just do a Google search for a fairly recent version. When you have everything you need, use this guide to root your device (link), just go to the second post for the exact procedure.
Once you're done, use some software to verify root access, then download Flashify from Play Store. Go to the TWRP website and get the latest recovery (version 3.1.1) for your device. N910G codename should be 'trlte', better verify yourself to avoid issues. You can now flash the recovery using Flashify.
You're now at a good point, your device is ready for further steps to get Magisk. I'll post the rest of the procedure as soon as you're ready, I just want to warn you that Magisk could possibly create some issues like app instability or inability to use certain services. I got rid of it after few months and flashed SuperSU instead, which is the better option in my opinion. I've never used it on TouchWiz so I can't tell you anything specific about that, you may want to backup your current ROM into an external MicroSD using TWRP, just in case.

Black Shade said:
You should've asked in the Q&A section. Thread moderators will probably move this one as soon as they notice, don't worry, you're a relatively new user so you can't know everything yet.
By the way, you can't root with Magisk, if you're not rooted with other methods, because your bootloader is still locked and neither stock recovery or Odin would allow it. You first need to get root access by using some specific software such as ChainFire Autoroot. There are some guides available, but first you have to search for the zip file on the ChainFire website (link), pay attention to the model and check if Odin is included with the package. If it's not, just do a Google search for a fairly recent version. When you have everything you need, use this guide to root your device (link), just go to the second post for the exact procedure.
Once you're done, use some software to verify root access, then download Flashify from Play Store. Go to the TWRP website and get the latest recovery (version 3.1.1) for your device. N910G codename should be 'trlte', better verify yourself to avoid issues. You can now flash the recovery using Flashify.
You're now at a good point, your device is ready for further steps to get Magisk. I'll post the rest of the procedure as soon as you're ready, I just want to warn you that Magisk could possibly create some issues like app instability or inability to use certain services. I got rid of it after few months and flashed SuperSU instead, which is the better option in my opinion. I've never used it on TouchWiz so I can't tell you anything specific about that, you may want to backup your current ROM into an external MicroSD using TWRP, just in case.
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Thank you for the advices. I did root following all those steps u gave me. For rooting i dont have a problem but its only after which when im tryin to install magisk i get error sayin that magisk only works for lollipop. Abit confused there. From my knowledge i knew that to install magisk i need to unroot superSu which i did & kept my twrp custom recovery. But somehow i cant seem to keep the twrp recovery & thats where i cant flash the 13.3v magisk.

Firdhaus81 said:
Thank you for the advices. I did root following all those steps u gave me. For rooting i dont have a problem but its only after which when im tryin to install magisk i get error sayin that magisk only works for lollipop. Abit confused there. From my knowledge i knew that to install magisk i need to unroot superSu which i did & kept my twrp custom recovery. But somehow i cant seem to keep the twrp recovery & thats where i cant flash the 13.3v magisk.
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As I thought, Magisk won't work with the stock ROM. The main issue here is the kernel, which doesn't allow such modification. ChainFire has found a workaround to bring SuperSU on TouchWiz, but the fact it's not open source doesn't allow Magisk developers to use the same method. The head developer, few months ago, said that he was working on it and he was making some progress, but apparently it's not ready yet. I think it's not worth trying again, it won't work at the moment. I suggest keeping an eye on the thread, in case there are some updates. At the moment, I recommend either using SuperSU (which I recommend anyways), or flashing a different ROM, since deodexed TouchWiz ROMs with H-Vitamin or RAM Kernel do actually support Magisk, I tried myself.

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The thing is ive seen in youtube they do get to root via magisk. I need this as to get my pokemon go workin.. :laugh:

Firdhaus81 said:
The thing is ive seen in youtube they do get to root via magisk. I need this as to get my pokemon go workin.. [emoji23]
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Black Shade is right about the kernel. Using the wrong kernel will cause the install to fail. I'm on an n910t3, using ramrom v3 kernel, and I'm using magisk 13.3 for Android pay and viper audio. There's an official magisk 13.3 thread on xda somewhere. You should try there as a start.
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Attached my kernel info if u can help to check?

Found working magisk root method note 4 sm-n910g
Hello, I'm unsure if it'll work for you but it did for me.
1. Downloaded latest firmware from sammobile & flashed it to phone. (You can just try and find your current boot.img and skip to step 4)
2. Opened stock ROM zip & md5 file - using 7zip
3. Extracted boot.img
4. Place onto SD-CARD
5. Install Magisk apk
6. Magisk > settings > output format > change to ".tar" file
7. Magisk > patch boot.img
8. Locate "patched boot.img" > flash in Odin AP
Done
Worked for my galaxy note 4 SM-N910G

thanks, followed your instruction and it works for me. now i am able to flash magisk on my stock Note 4 though i had to surf more inform on xda using tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.10.7
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MagiskFan said:
Found working magisk root method note 4 sm-n910g
Hello, I'm unsure if it'll work for you but it did for me.
1. Downloaded latest firmware from sammobile & flashed it to phone. (You can just try and find your current boot.img and skip to step 4)
2. Opened stock ROM zip & md5 file - using 7zip
3. Extracted boot.img
4. Place onto SD-CARD
5. Install Magisk apk
6. Magisk > settings > output format > change to ".tar" file
7. Magisk > patch boot.img
8. Locate "patched boot.img" > flash in Odin AP
Done
Worked for my galaxy note 4 SM-N910G
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Hi, I know is kind of old post here. Just wanna ask, have you try the latest version of Magisk on your note 4 SM-N910G? New version of magisk does not have the option to choose the output format to ".tar" file.

pippideniro said:
thanks, followed your instruction and it works for me. now i am able to flash magisk on my stock Note 4 though i had to surf more inform on xda using tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.10.7
Worked for my galaxy note 4 SM-N910G
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Hi, I know is kind of old post here. Just wanna ask, have you try the latest version of Magisk on your note 4 SM-N910G? New version of magisk does not have the option to choose the output format to ".tar" file.

@lhooipg Were you asking to help him, or do you wanna know yourself?

bmwdroid said:
@lhooipg Were you asking to help him, or do you wanna know yourself?
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I wanna know myself, I am facing the same issue as him. Thank you.

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[Q] CMW success, SU fail :(

Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
jonraymond21 said:
Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
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Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
leaderbuilder said:
Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
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thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
jonraymond21 said:
thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
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As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
leaderbuilder said:
As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
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man thanks so much. so i definitly got super user access. I'm about to do the goo manager. since you suggested the twrp i think i'm going to try that. since i have CWM recovery installed, do u think that will create any issues if I go to install TWRP from goo manager
actually i googled and it seems that goo manager will seamlessly overwrite cwm. sorry for the questions before searching. appreciate the help. i almost didn't come on here, which would of lead me to reverting to stock, doing cwm again, then being upset that i needed twrm for most roms lmao. I owe u one. If u ever need to learn how to make bad decisions, just shoot me a pm. I got u covered.
No it will just replace it.
I actually (and many around here too) prefer TWRP 2.5.0.2.
You can download the zip for that here, boot to recovery you have now (CWM) and then install that. Or use Goo to install lates TWRP and boot to recovery and then install zip and choose the 2.5.02 you downloaded and then save to your sd card
scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
jonraymond21 said:
scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
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Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
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leaderbuilder said:
Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Try this Rom!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327692&page=43
works great!

Root for at&t note 3 on android 5.0

Is there anybody that has been able to root their at&t note 3 on android 5.0. I bought an at&t note 3 the other day and have been looking for a way to root it but have not found one yet. Please help me.
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
im not the poster, but I would like the info if you dont mind. Thank you.
phlashb4k said:
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
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im not the poster, but I would like the info if you dont mind. Thank you.
Did anyone ever figure out how to root this phone yet
Read above...
Sorry guys work got the best of me. I just got permission from a couple of developers to re-do a thread that elaborates more into how to root, flash etc. So that will be up by the end of the week (hopefully). My method I will be posting is completely different than what I'm telling you here. Because my guide will let you flash an a single file using flashfire that will already have root, xposed, viper audio, + extras already installed and configured. What I'm posting below is the main method being used.
In the mean time:
Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117, Reboot before connecting your phone.
Download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211 - This is a stock NC2 (Android 4.4.2) image you will flash to down grade from 5.0. (Temporarily).
Download Towelroot https://towelroot.com/tr.apk - This is towelroot, it exploits a vulnerability in android 4.4.2 that allows you to gain root without even rebooting your phone.
Download SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 - You can of course user any superuser app. I am personally a big supporter of Chainfire and his applications.
Download Safestrap Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=4718#downloads - This will be your recovery.
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 Make sure it's version 3.10.0 and only download odin from that post please. There are obnoxious amounts of fake odin downloads that come up in a google search that may contain malicious code.
Don't forget Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Also download any ROM you want to flash, BEFORE doing this. Unless of course you want to stay on rooted 4.2.2
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0. Backup. Back up everything.
1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.
2. Bring your phone into download mode. (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
3. Connect your phone to your computer using usb. (Back of the computer usb is always better)
-Make sure you installed the Samsung Drivers
4. Bring up odin and place N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file in the AP slot. (Odin might hangup and freeze for a minute. It's normal, don't click or do anything, just wait.)
5. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time on odin should already be checked. Just make sure.
6. Under ID:COM on odin, it should read 0:[COM4] in light-ish blue color.
7. Odins message should read <ID:0/004> Added!!
--Numbers might be different for each person.
8. Click Start and wait a while. After 15-20 minutes your phone will eventually boot into Android 4.4.2
And in this exact order:
9. Install Towelroot and click 'make it rain'
10. Install SuperSU, Be sure to disable knox when it asks. If it hangs at all just force close SuperSU and try again.
11. Install Busybox
12. Install Safestrap
Done.
When you want to flash a ROM simply place it on your SD card and flash it using Safestrap. Make sure when flashing that the ROM comes with the OC1 kernel. If it doesn't you'll need to flash it after flashing the ROM.
As I said above I'm going to be posting an entire thread this week dedicated to rooting, flashing, and working with this phone. It's going to have the most updated information that I have and an easier and quicker method that doesn't require Safestrap. I'm going to ask mods and hopefully it will get a sticky.
Thank you!! I`m going to try this tonight. I`ll let you if I can pull it off. Looking forward to your new thread too. Thanks again!!
Quick question phlashb4k, the first step in your guide ( 1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.), the link you posted for busybox is for the play store app. Is there a zip file for it elsewhere. I can`t download the app to my sd card.. Could I install it from the play store after I`ve downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2? I`ve searched this site and googled for a while and I still cant do it. Everything else is ready ready to go. Thanks in advance.
I am new to the root process and must also down grade to 4.4.2, can i re-upgrade to 5.0 after the root some how while maintaining my root?
Safestrap
Without question Safestrap is the biggest problem for me
The newer version B03 would not boot to recovery
I had to go back to B01
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Upon boot it installs 262 "updates" fro AT&T
Using the rooted file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
Last time it sent me into a boot loop after the updates.
I did get it to run for a while.
Trying the complete stagefright fix also
Which I can't seem to find the link to right this instant.
Constantly get
Unfortunately, the process
com.google.process.gaaps has stopped errors
Thought I had it fixed at one pint but it is a problem again.
this seems to help
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ogle-process-gapps-has-stopped-error-message/
working on it.
ddamm07 said:
Quick question phlashb4k, the first step in your guide ( 1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.), the link you posted for busybox is for the play store app. Is there a zip file for it elsewhere. I can`t download the app to my sd card.. Could I install it from the play store after I`ve downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2? I`ve searched this site and googled for a while and I still cant do it. Everything else is ready ready to go. Thanks in advance.
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Yes you can install directly from the Playstore or flash a zip file. Either works just fine as long as everything is installed in the correct order you'll be good to go. Allow me a bit and I can upload the .apk directly to my google drive account and provide a link. You could really download SuperSU and Busybox from the Playstore if you wanted to. It just takes a bit longer.
Gonobn said:
I am new to the root process and must also down grade to 4.4.2, can i re-upgrade to 5.0 after the root some how while maintaining my root?
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Of course. After you downgrade you then have access to Safestrap, which is a custom recovery environment you use to flash ROMs with. (Almost) every ROM for our phones already have SuperSU installed, if it doesn't it will specify in the thread that you need to flash SuperSU using Safestrap. But there's only a few that require it. Most of them already include the OC1 kernel inside the ROM as well. (OC1 is the only kernel that will run 5.0 on our phones).
rlj4214 said:
Without question Safestrap is the biggest problem for me
The newer version B03 would not boot to recovery
I had to go back to B01
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Upon boot it installs 262 "updates" fro AT&T
Using the rooted file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
Last time it sent me into a boot loop after the updates.
I did get it to run for a while.
Trying the complete stagefright fix also
Which I can't seem to find the link to right this instant.
Constantly get
Unfortunately, the process
com.google.process.gaaps has stopped errors
Thought I had it fixed at one pint but it is a problem again.
this seems to help
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ogle-process-gapps-has-stopped-error-message/
working on it.
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If the following doesn't help please explain your problem in a little more detail for me, write out each step you are doing and I will try to see which might be causing the issue.
Safestrap is very touchy and actually isn't compatible with 5.0 (OC1). To boot into Safestrap after flashing 5.0, if you want to do a backup (which I wouldn't recommend with safestrap, I've personally only had bad luck) you need to either flash the NC2 kernel with odin, or download and install http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141. I suggest downloading the .apk. All you do is flash the NC2 kernel with the flasher app and it will automatically boot you into safestrap. After you do whatever it is you need to do, (flash patches, etc) you then flash the OC1 kernel and reboot. OC1 kernel can be found here: https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
To fix your Playstore issue, remove any Playstore updates you have, then download and install the latest version from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Well I was was able to down grade with out a hitch. If I knew it was so simple, I would have done it a long time ago. I finally was able find all the info I needed about ROMs available and how to`s but before I start flashing, I`m going to have do a lot more reading on this awesome site. Now since my note 3 is no longer in service and out of warranty, I`m assuming I don`t have to settle for a at&t rom. I`m just going to use as a little tablet with just wifi and bluetooth. That is after have used it as a guinea pig, then I`ll start on rooting my note 4. Thanks again for your help in getting me going, phlashb4k.:good:
phlashb4k said:
Yes you can install directly from the Playstore or flash a zip file. Either works just fine as long as everything is installed in the correct order you'll be good to go. Allow me a bit and I can upload the .apk directly to my google drive account and provide a link. You could really download SuperSU and Busybox from the Playstore if you wanted to. It just takes a bit longer.
Of course. After you downgrade you then have access to Safestrap, which is a custom recovery environment you use to flash ROMs with. (Almost) every ROM for our phones already have SuperSU installed, if it doesn't it will specify in the thread that you need to flash SuperSU using Safestrap. But there's only a few that require it. Most of them already include the OC1 kernel inside the ROM as well. (OC1 is the only kernel that will run 5.0 on our phones).
If the following doesn't help please explain your problem in a little more detail for me, write out each step you are doing and I will try to see which might be causing the issue.
Safestrap is very touchy and actually isn't compatible with 5.0 (OC1). To boot into Safestrap after flashing 5.0, if you want to do a backup (which I wouldn't recommend with safestrap, I've personally only had bad luck) you need to either flash the NC2 kernel with odin, or download and install http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141. I suggest downloading the .apk. All you do is flash the NC2 kernel with the flasher app and it will automatically boot you into safestrap. After you do whatever it is you need to do, (flash patches, etc) you then flash the OC1 kernel and reboot. OC1 kernel can be found here: https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
To fix your Playstore issue, remove any Playstore updates you have, then download and install the latest version from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
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Playstore is fixed. Got that done last night.
Now I have another issue that I am about to butt heads with.
"Emergency calls only"
BS My bill is paid what is with these jackasses at AT&T
Attacking it now.
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rlj4214 said:
Playstore is fixed. Got that done last night.
Now I have another issue that I am about to butt heads with.
"Emergency calls only"
BS My bill is paid what is with these jackasses at AT&T
Attacking it now.
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It was like talking to Time Warner.
Reboot it.
I understand sir, just reboot it.
Something in their network failed.
So now that I'm off the roof.
The safestrap that you had a link to wouldn't run at all.
I mean it loads and looks like it works tells me that it is installed and that the recovery is installed but won't boot to recovery. That is with mine Safestrap-HLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
That is the same thing that happened with your version Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk
I finally unloaded everything and started over from 4.4.2 factory stock
order that I got to work was
towelroot
su
busybox pro
safestrap B03
uninstall safestrap B03
uinstall busybox and install it again
install safestrap B01
uninstall B01
restart busybox pro
install B01
And finally I got it to show up correctly and boot properly, recovery and all.
Everything installed but now........
It wants to "update again"
Every time it updates, it crashes the system and I start over.
Gonna try it one more time and then go back to rooted 4.4.2 probably if it doesn't work.
I wonder if Verizon is this bad.
It's like when I had Time Warner's all in one router modem. Crash o matic every time they "updated" something
Now with an Asus RT-68U and Motorola modem I'm fine.
Incorporated the stagefright fix I mentioned earlier and it got all but one file.
Shows good in Lookout but CCVE-2051-6602 shows up in Ziperium.
Just turned off auto mms for this second and see what AT&T screws up with their update her when it finishes.
It's been a long ugly day and has nothing to do with this but I'm tired.
Thank you very much for your post and your help.
Take Care
Could you upload a screen shot(s) of your modem and kernel version .
Verizons Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Just AT&Ts. Which is why we have to jump to get root and such
phlashb4k said:
Sorry guys work got the best of me. I just got permission from a couple of developers to re-do a thread that elaborates more into how to root, flash etc. So that will be up by the end of the week (hopefully). My method I will be posting is completely different than what I'm telling you here. Because my guide will let you flash an a single file using flashfire that will already have root, xposed, viper audio, + extras already installed and configured. What I'm posting below is the main method being used.
In the mean time:
Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117, Reboot before connecting your phone.
Download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211 - This is a stock NC2 (Android 4.4.2) image you will flash to down grade from 5.0. (Temporarily).
Download Towelroot https://towelroot.com/tr.apk - This is towelroot, it exploits a vulnerability in android 4.4.2 that allows you to gain root without even rebooting your phone.
Download SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 - You can of course user any superuser app. I am personally a big supporter of Chainfire and his applications.
Download Safestrap Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=4718#downloads - This will be your recovery.
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 Make sure it's version 3.10.0 and only download odin from that post please. There are obnoxious amounts of fake odin downloads that come up in a google search that may contain malicious code.
Don't forget Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Also download any ROM you want to flash, BEFORE doing this. Unless of course you want to stay on rooted 4.2.2
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0. Backup. Back up everything.
1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.
2. Bring your phone into download mode. (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
3. Connect your phone to your computer using usb. (Back of the computer usb is always better)
-Make sure you installed the Samsung Drivers
4. Bring up odin and place N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file in the AP slot. (Odin might hangup and freeze for a minute. It's normal, don't click or do anything, just wait.)
5. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time on odin should already be checked. Just make sure.
6. Under ID:COM on odin, it should read 0:[COM4] in light-ish blue color.
7. Odins message should read <ID:0/004> Added!!
--Numbers might be different for each person.
8. Click Start and wait a while. After 15-20 minutes your phone will eventually boot into Android 4.4.2
And in this exact order:
9. Install Towelroot and click 'make it rain'
10. Install SuperSU, Be sure to disable knox when it asks. If it hangs at all just force close SuperSU and try again.
11. Install Busybox
12. Install Safestrap
Done.
When you want to flash a ROM simply place it on your SD card and flash it using Safestrap. Make sure when flashing that the ROM comes with the OC1 kernel. If it doesn't you'll need to flash it after flashing the ROM.
As I said above I'm going to be posting an entire thread this week dedicated to rooting, flashing, and working with this phone. It's going to have the most updated information that I have and an easier and quicker method that doesn't require Safestrap. I'm going to ask mods and hopefully it will get a sticky.
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Yea!!!
It updated and just said it failed but didn't crash the phone.
I'll have a beer now.
It looked like it was a KNOX update which is disabled.
Score one for the good guys. me me me me me
Thank you so very much for your help and putting up with me.
Have a great evening,,, and a beer.
screenshot you requested
phlashb4k said:
Could you upload a screen shot(s) of your modem and kernel version .
Verizons Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Just AT&Ts. Which is why we have to jump to get root and such
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So the Verizon is easier to deal with? I just was looking at the BOUNTY for a Verizon note 4 and thought it might have been more of a pain
Sorry for the Delay I have 3 Great Pyrenees a Catahoula and 2 domestic short hair cats the were rioting to be fed.
SM-N900A
Hi, are my ROM choices pretty limited because the ATT phone has to run on OC1 kernel? Will most of the popular ROMs from the other Note 3 threads run on OC1?
Thanks, Mike
phlashb4k said:
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
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Supernoob question. I plan on doing this soon with my new note. However, I was wondering if the hotspot is automatically unlocked in 4.2.2. or do I need to download a special rom for that? thanks
Anybody know how to insall Xposed on Android 5.0? or have the link of the working one?
Thanks plashb4k, did this last night and it worked out great! I have a couple of questions though. (i'm completely new to this.) First, how can I disable Device Management from the phone? Now it is always in the Notification panel saying there is a new update. Secondly, are there any roms you recommend that work with android 4.4.2 really well? Thanks.

[Q] SuHide by Chainfire, Anybody got working for Android Pay yet?

Has anybody managed to get Android Pay working yet on our device with custom rom?
Tried the new SuHide by Chainfire but still get the unable to verify device is Android compatible message
TheATHEiST said:
Has anybody managed to get Android Pay working yet on our device with custom rom?
Tried the new SuHide by Chainfire but still get the unable to verify device is Android compatible message
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requirements :
- SuperSU installed in systemless mode
So does not work on our device
xander33 said:
requirements :
- SuperSU installed in systemless mode
So does not work on our device
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Can you clarify why not with our device?
When you install supersu it lists in output that it's being installed as systemless?
TheATHEiST said:
Can you clarify why not with our device?
When you install supersu it lists in output that it's being installed as systemless?
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As i know the method for root our phone is system mode, the systemless zip not work
Here the procedure that i followed for rooting my phone and is system mode
What you need:
Unlocked bootloader (see chapter 2).
TWRP installed (see chapter 7).
1.Zip .
2.Zip .
How:
Put 1.zip and 2.zip into your sd card/internal storage.
Boot into TWRP.
Ignore the message from TWRP.
Choose the "install" button.
Locate 1.zip (if on sd card go "up a level" and then "external sdcard" there you should find it).
Install it.
Reboot your phone.
Boot into TWRP again.
Locate 2.zip .
Install it.
Reboot
That's just the initial bootloader unlock and root method.
I used same method but later flashed custom rom witch also comes rooted. I have also unrooted and then rerooted systemless mode with SuperSU zip.
TheATHEiST said:
That's just the initial bootloader unlock and root method.
I used same method but later flashed custom rom witch also comes rooted. I have also unrooted and then rerooted systemless mode with SuperSU zip.
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You need to use Magisk.
It works for me.
Have a look here...
http://pecholite.blogspot.co.ke/2016/08/magisk-la-interfaz-systemless.html?m=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Greetings
Sent from my ALE-L21 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Fedroid said:
You need to use Magisk.
It works for me.
Have a look here...
http://pecholite.blogspot.co.ke/2016/08/magisk-la-interfaz-systemless.html?m=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
Greetings
Sent from my ALE-L21 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Doesn't seem to work for me. Just keep getting the unable to verify device message in Android Pay app.
TheATHEiST said:
Doesn't seem to work for me. Just keep getting the unable to verify device message in Android Pay app.
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3 months since your last contact....
Things have changed a lot and android pay is working hard for avoid us pay with rooted phones.
Nowadays magisk is on v9 version and facing v10.
Want a clue?
If your mobile is compatible with multirom go this way. One rom rooted and modified as you want and another stock for doing payments.
Luck!

need help with my grand prime sm-g532f

hello guys,
is there any custom frimeware for the galaxy grand prime sm-g532f ? i looked everywhere but can't find one.
i need one because there is no more space in my phone, the system took almost everything, 6.5go of the 8 availble, so i can't install big apps even with an sd card ! any solution ?
i was about to install a stock rom, but someone told me that it will take the same space as my current rom .
thank you.
I don't think any developer is interested in this device, it could be due to non-availability of unlocked bootloader, firmware sources, etc. I am thinking of getting rid of mine and move to another device that supports open hardware/software.
In possible solution if you managed to root it the use system app remover to get rid of Samsung bloat.
Good luck.
sga-pingo said:
I don't think any developer is interested in this device, it could be due to non-availability of unlocked bootloader, firmware sources, etc. I am thinking of getting rid of mine and move to another device that supports open hardware/software.
In possible solution if you managed to root it the use system app remover to get rid of Samsung bloat.
Good luck.
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yes i have the same thought there will be no custom rom did you tried to install a stock rom ?
did you tried to install a stock rom ?
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All phones when you unbox are on factory ROM (aka stock ROM). I think you are referring to rooting and installing custom recovery, I failed and phone always go into boot-loop making me to re-flash stock boot and recovery images.
sga-pingo said:
All phones when you unbox are on factory ROM (aka stock ROM). I think you are referring to rooting and installing custom recovery, I failed and phone always go into boot-loop making me to re-flash stock boot and recovery images.
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thanks, i think i will try to root my phone, maybe it will work for me. my last hope :/
Please post your results, I am hopeless with this severely bloated device.
Update:
Managed to root using TWRP.
1. Install TWRP recovery.img using ODIN (Windows) or Heimdall (Linux) including SU. Details in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-j2-t3616589
Reboot to TWRP > format Data partition > while you are connected to PC > copy SU.zip to data and flash it.
2. Get SU.zip from here;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
Good luck.
sga-pingo said:
Update:
Managed to root using TWRP.
1. Install TWRP recovery.img using ODIN (Windows) or Heimdall (Linux) including SU. Details in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-j2-t3616589
Reboot to TWRP > format Data partition > while you are connected to PC > copy SU.zip to data and flash it.
2. Get SU.zip from here;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
Good luck.
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i didn't have a lot of time these days to search for a working "rooting methode", so thank you very much.

Strange root / Recovery issue. Please help

Hi. I bought 2nd hand zte axon 7 a2017. I found out it has root access but there was no su app. So downloaded superuser from chainfire from play store and it said binary occupied. Downloaded hardware info app and it suggested busy box is installed, rooted, su is phh su and showed the path where it is located. So downloaded phh su from play store and got full root access.! Good but seems like there is no custom recovery. It is still on stock recovery. Is this even possible..? What is the best way to put custom recovery as I really want a nandroid back up.. Please assist. Thank you
The axon7 has had its EDL programmer released and a leaked ZTE signed TWRP since shortly after the device went on sale. Anything is possible.
I would recommend nuking it... wipe the phone data and then install the latest full official firmware over whatever you have now. Then you can go back and start modding.
Jay_Nz said:
Hi. I bought 2nd hand zte axon 7 a2017. I found out it has root access but there was no su app. So downloaded superuser from chainfire from play store and it said binary occupied. Downloaded hardware info app and it suggested busy box is installed, rooted, su is phh su and showed the path where it is located. So downloaded phh su from play store and got full root access.! Good but seems like there is no custom recovery. It is still on stock recovery. Is this even possible..? What is the best way to put custom recovery as I really want a nandroid back up.. Please assist. Thank you
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Thanks for replying. Just a thought is it possible to flash twrp on top of the existing set up..? And keep the root as it is.?
Should be, but it's not safe since you do not know the current root method.
Odds are fairly high that you have malware on the device. Be safe, nuke it.
Jay_Nz said:
Thanks for replying. Just a thought is it possible to flash twrp on top of the existing set up..? And keep the root as it is.?
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Ok thanks for replying. Anti-virus shows device is clean. I'll do a clean one then as recommended . Flash official firmware first then flash twrp and probably will go for magisk root. Wish me luck as power button is mushed in and have to poke it real hard. I don't even know if bootloader is unlocked or not.. Haha
tdm said:
The axon7 has had its EDL programmer released and a leaked ZTE signed TWRP since shortly after the device went on sale. Anything is possible.
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where to find these solutions??
Check for posts by tenfar for the signed twrp.
The firehose was included in one of the leaked update packages. I don't remember which one. I got my copy by running tcpdump while running tenfar"s twrp flasher.
Druboo666 said:
where to find these solutions??
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tdm said:
Check for posts by tenfar for the signed twrp.
The firehose was included in one of the leaked update packages. I don't remember which one. I got my copy by running tcpdump while running tenfar"s twrp flasher.
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also works in B32??i am on b32 and i am stuck with stock recovery as bootloader as been striped from b32 so this will give me TWRP back on B32??
Druboo666 said:
also works in B32??i am on b32 and i am stuck with stock recovery as bootloader as been striped from b32 so this will give me TWRP back on B32??
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I don't know, you can try.
Jay_Nz said:
Hi. I bought 2nd hand zte axon 7 a2017. I found out it has root access but there was no su app. So downloaded superuser from chainfire from play store and it said binary occupied. Downloaded hardware info app and it suggested busy box is installed, rooted, su is phh su and showed the path where it is located. So downloaded phh su from play store and got full root access.! Good but seems like there is no custom recovery. It is still on stock recovery. Is this even possible..? What is the best way to put custom recovery as I really want a nandroid back up.. Please assist. Thank you
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I just posted some huge verbose $hit on your previous post, just sayin
Hi, Thank you for your guidance so far. Question - if the previous owner just flashed stock rom then shouldn't g that get rid of root. As you can see from this 2nd post I checked on some root apps and it said it is rooted and su is phh so I downloaded phh su from play store and now rooted apps work fine. Some one pointed out chances of my phone having a malware are quite high so I just want to clean all up and have nandroid g back up. It is an awesome phone. As per your recommendation should I flash using miflash.? Would updating from sd card in phone settings not put it back to complete stock and get rid of root and everything.? When I restart I don't get that device can't be checked for corruption message. I'm on marshmallow at the moment so flashing nougat be ok whether it if from miflash or SD card firmware update.? Appreciate your assistance. Thank you
Yes, if the previous owner flashed stock only, you would not have root. He either flashed a malicious package or "helpfully" pre-rooted it for you. So you have untrusted and unknown, and regardless of what it may seem, not stock software.
There are several "return to stock" threads. I would study a couple to get a feel for how the procedure works and then follow one of them. Here's one I pulled up in a search:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-how-to-restore-stock-a2017u-t3549227
I can't vouch for it, it's just the first one that popped up. However, it does seem to be very complete both in instructions and flashing everything from the boot stack on up to boot and system.
Note that b20 is rather old now -- I believe it's the first firmware that shipped on the device. You could make an effort to find newer files. But it's not really necessary, as you should get an OTA update notification after you boot into the stock system.
Good luck!
Jay_Nz said:
Hi, Thank you for your guidance so far. Question - if the previous owner just flashed stock rom then shouldn't g that get rid of root. As you can see from this 2nd post I checked on some root apps and it said it is rooted and su is phh so I downloaded phh su from play store and now rooted apps work fine. Some one pointed out chances of my phone having a malware are quite high so I just want to clean all up and have nandroid g back up. It is an awesome phone. As per your recommendation should I flash using miflash.? Would updating from sd card in phone settings not put it back to complete stock and get rid of root and everything.? When I restart I don't get that device can't be checked for corruption message. I'm on marshmallow at the moment so flashing nougat be ok whether it if from miflash or SD card firmware update.? Appreciate your assistance. Thank you
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Hi thanks for the reply. I downloaded zip from zte and did an update from phone settings, it pumped me to marshmallow but next release version of zte up. Then another Ota and now I'm on nougat. Checked and root access is gone as expected but funnily enough app shows no root access but busy box binary yes.. Don't know if that's normal. Did a full factory reset too. Now I'm on full Chinese variant stock rom unrooted hence getting Ota. I pressed volume and power button together and managed to get to the screen with start in green and text screen. Other options included restart, power off, reboot to recovery and bootloader and it did show bootloader is locked. I'm thinking of unlocking bootloader, installing TWRP, then root through magisk and perhaps change to A2017U (usa firmware)... Fingers crossed. Thanks again..
tdm said:
Yes, if the previous owner flashed stock only, you would not have root. He either flashed a malicious package or "helpfully" pre-rooted it for you. So you have untrusted and unknown, and regardless of what it may seem, not stock software.
There are several "return to stock" threads. I would study a couple to get a feel for how the procedure works and then follow one of them. Here's one I pulled up in a search:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-guide-how-to-restore-stock-a2017u-t3549227
I can't vouch for it, it's just the first one that popped up. However, it does seem to be very complete both in instructions and flashing everything from the boot stack on up to boot and system.
Note that b20 is rather old now -- I believe it's the first firmware that shipped on the device. You could make an effort to find newer files. But it's not really necessary, as you should get an OTA update notification after you boot into the stock system.
Good luck!
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But that's for the A2017U... Be careful with that, he can brick his phone or lose signal

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