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Please link this to all the development threads in the Galaxy Tab 2 7'' section. This is my first XDA post and it wont let me post to a developer thread X.X
Anyways, I found through some digging a root method that works on the most recent build for the Verizon Galaxy Tab 2.
The original thread where this was discussed is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885558&nocache-1
but it is no longer up to date, and the OP doesn't own the device anymore.
The current Saferoot method works and the version I used is right here. All credit to developers, I just found the link on an S4 forum.
SAFEROOT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48392009&postcount=1
I really hope this helps guys, and I know there are others looking for this too; so please spread the word!
hi @videogamehawk79
i know this thread is old but I just got one of these devices for free and would like to update it to at least 4.4.4, 5.x or 6.x for my daughter.
you mention you successfully rooted using the method in the 2nd link.
Were you able to successfully install any version within the first thread?
Do you happen to still have any of the required files by chance as the links in the original thread are dead.
use kingo root for windows... it works link a charm (kingoapp.com)
is there any bootloader unlock for VRBMI1 firmware? i recently got a free tab, but seems like most stuff is already outdated.
Did you ever get the boot loader unlocked, so that you could install a new rom on your tab S2?
If so I'd like to do the same!
Thanks for any reply
Wileyworld said:
Did you ever get the boot loader unlocked, so that you could install a new rom on your tab S2?
If so I'd like to do the same!
Thanks for any reply
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Nope.
Ok. Thanks for confirmation ?
I breathed some new life in mine:
I stripped away unused apps;
Uninstalled all updates to bloatware (& turned off automatic updates in play store settings to prevent them from gobbling up app space again);
added a lightweight launcher (Holo);
lightweight browser with security features I hope are still worthy (dolphin);
Disabled both battery-saving settings;
and added fresh wallpapers which spruce it up too.
It's a fair bit snappier now.
I'm open to any tips others have employed on this device to pick up it's speed for some general use.
Help...please.
Rooting this phone is a convoluted bunch of bull****.
I am on OC4. I need to downgrade. Yet every tutorial I go to is full of broken links for the files I need and over a year old.
So far I have these as steps.
1. Downgrade via Odin somehow, not sure what file to use for that, as most links are broken af due to their age. I have Odin 3.10.
2. Towelroot.
3. Recovery
4. Custom rom, going Cyanogen.
5. I have seen threads mentioning having to downgrade my Kernel? Where does that fit in?
Before you ask I have searched google and this forum first, as per protocol. I probably didn't look hard enough.
I am not asking for a step by step, just updated links or tutorials, and maybe some info on what I have right and wrong.
I am NOT NEW to rooting android phones. Rooted the last 5 I've owned starting with the G1.
Thanks in advance. Sorry for the noobness. This S5 isn't like my 4G LTE or Droid Incrdible, but it is still pissing me off.
Honestly77 said:
Help...please.
Rooting this phone is a convoluted bunch of bull****.
I am on OC4. I need to downgrade. Yet every tutorial I go to is full of broken links for the files I need and over a year old.
So far I have these as steps.
1. Downgrade via Odin somehow, not sure what file to use for that, as most links are broken af due to their age. I have Odin 3.10.
2. Towelroot.
3. Recovery
4. Custom rom, going Cyanogen.
5. I have seen threads mentioning having to downgrade my Kernel? Where does that fit in?
Before you ask I have searched google and this forum first, as per protocol. I probably didn't look hard enough.
I am not asking for a step by step, just updated links or tutorials, and maybe some info on what I have right and wrong.
I am NOT NEW to rooting android phones. Rooted the last 5 I've owned starting with the G1.
Thanks in advance. Sorry for the noobness. This S5 isn't like my 4G LTE or Droid Incrdible, but it is still pissing me off.
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There are no Cyanogen ROMs for our phones, since that requires a different kernel than our locked bootloader can accept. Which ROM do you want to use? I'll see if I can put together a quick guide for you. I personally use Freedom ROM, which currently uses an OC4 base.
Right here buddy 3rd post. Most of this stuff is pretty easy you just have to read threw the threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/samsung-user-lollipop-to-root-t3092863
Thanks and that thread never appeared in my searches. That and I don't have time to go through thousands of results. It'd take me longer than this did. Also. Cyanogen for galaxy s5
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-android-5-1-t3066252
freedom rom and alliance rom look good. So one of those if cyanogen doesn't work.
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Thanks and that thread never appeared in my searches. That and I don't have time to go through thousands of results. It'd take me longer than this did. Also. Cyanogen for galaxy s5
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-android-5-1-t3066252
freedom rom and alliance rom look good. So one of those if cyanogen doesn't work.
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yeah you can only use t-wiz base roms because of the bootloader.
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Thanks and that thread never appeared in my searches. That and I don't have time to go through thousands of results. It'd take me longer than this did. Also. Cyanogen for galaxy s5
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-android-5-1-t3066252
freedom rom and alliance rom look good. So one of those if cyanogen doesn't work.
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Unless you bought a Developer edition with an unlocked bootloader, it's best to stay away from the Unified Development section. You'll just end up with your heartbroken, since they all require kernels that we can't get on our phone. Your best bet is to stick within the Verizon-specific development thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development
And make sure you end up with the right firmware (bootloader, kernel, modem) that matches the ROM you choose! Otherwise, you won't boot up. It took me a few failed boots and attempts before I learned that the hard way.
I attempted to do mine when I first got it a few months ago and bricked it, said I was going to wait until it's more streamlined but I haven't really heard much. Has anything more streamlined come out in the last few months?
Mine is the t-mobile variant
No
I just got my t mobile v20 last night. i was reading all the threads about root/twrp for the previous 2 day so i'd be ready to go. I did it successfully last night with root, custom ROM and TWRP. It is difficult but not exceptionally. Just tedious. I've done this on prior samsungs, LGs, and my most recent nexus 6p. This was the most lengthy and annoying for sure. But I'm glad I did it. I'd be glad to help if you are interested in trying.
I'd say it depends on your carrier. AT&T and Sprint don't have KDZ files. Don't brick if you're on one of those 2. LOL
And Canada?
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I just got my t mobile v20 last night. i was reading all the threads about root/twrp for the previous 2 day so i'd be ready to go. I did it successfully last night with root, custom ROM and TWRP. It is difficult but not exceptionally. Just tedious. I've done this on prior samsungs, LGs, and my most recent nexus 6p. This was the most lengthy and annoying for sure. But I'm glad I did it. I'd be glad to help if you are interested in trying.
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What steps did you take to root your device? If it worked for you, I'm pretty sure it will for me. I am currently on the H91810j version t_mobile. I am really tired of the youtube ads and other crappy fake viruses notifications. I just want to root this so I can have a cleaner rom. Thank you
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
Follow this thread no issues for me. If you have questions feel free to ask
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What steps did you take to root your device? If it worked for you, I'm pretty sure it will for me. I am currently on the H91810j version t_mobile. I am really tired of the youtube ads and other crappy fake viruses notifications. I just want to root this so I can have a cleaner rom. Thank you
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
Follow this thread no issues for me. If you have questions feel free to ask
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Agree. Use that thread he linked. Read it a couple times to make sure you understand what's going on. Have all the necessary files ready like twrp, supersu, dirtycow exploits, etc. Makes it so much easier in the long run. I also personally always recommend rebooting your pc before starting anything like this to make sure its all fresh/updated and ready to see devices/drivers/etc.
Hello, I just got my Sprint LG V20 and am looking for how too unlock an root it?? Any help would be great!!
I almost attempted to root mine the other night.. got hung up with terminal commands since i'm use to one click root style methods... then as I read more.. saw notes about people having "2nd screen static" issues.. so now i'm concerned that rooting may cause some glitches that I really don't want for my new phone..
The big reason i wanted to root was for XPOSED and Gravity Box, however I found out yesterday that its not even out yet for NOUGAT.. so i'm glad I didn't attempt it yet..
This is an effort to consolidate fixes, tweaks and mods specific to the rooted G955U/G955U1 SnapDragon S8+ via SamPWND.
The initial release of root for this version by the development, contributions and tireless efforts from elliwigy, Harry44, akiraO1, BotsOne, GSMCHEN and jrkruse are obviously being enjoyed by many, as is evident by the visits to elliwigy's release page.
Unfortunately, that thread is in dire need of clean-up because it has become a hodgepodge of redundant rooting questions, helpful answer posts (and complaints), all infused with a few mods and tweaks mentioned.
So let's share what can be done (and what cannot thus far) with this rooted version.
Please (!!!), already be aware of which device you have, and if SamPWND works on your device. "How do / Can I root my..." questions simply don't belong here!
Let's try to keep it clean in here by looking around the forum first before posting, but also by being helpful and not condescending to those of us enjoying root who are perhaps not as knowledgeable about such matters as others.
Some of the most common questions being asked, and their answers from that thread
Flashfire infinitely spinning for part 2 root steps
Turn on airplane mode
Is there a fix for the 80% battery max capacity?
No, and it seems unlikely at this stage. Make yourself happy and hide your battery percentage.
Green/glitchy screen
Most (including myself) have resolved or heavily mitigated this via the AQI1 fw posted recently.
S8+: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...sampwnd-root-green-screen-corruption-t3673810
S8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ampwnd-green-screen-corruption-fixed-t3673782
Does Magisk work with this root?
No.
Does Xposed work on this root?
Unofficially yes, search for unofficial Xposed s8, it will be in the device forums. Edit-or use this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/unofficial-xposed-guide-snapdragon-s8-t3663728
Can I install custom roms?
No, the BL is still locked. The last I read is there are some ideas around how we might achieve an unlock, but nothing so far. There's is the modified stock rom available in the OP of the root thread that provides csc and superSU but beyond that, no.
Screen rotation is messed up / reversed
You downloaded the wrong step 1 files. Try again for your device (plus or non-plus)
I can't think of any other recurring questions, but I've been keeping up to date on that post for more of the 318-or-so pages, and there's a lot of other useful information held within them. Worth a read.
Awesome first response!
So can I start with this:
"Unofficial Xposed'...
Where are the where's & how's located for our specific device, along with the yeahs & no's about what Xposed can do? I've looked and read, but there really is no clear post (that I have found) saying that our model can (or can't) DL Xposed and make things work.
Out of level 8, I'm probably a level 2 coming from rooting back in the days of the first Droid LOL! So I figure if we can keep things down to a level 3 or 4 here, we can learn and teach about WHY certain things won't work.
I'm also very interested in the capabilities of our camera. I used to use chdk to hack Cannon P&S cameras, and despite all my hours doing so, the hardware could never deliver night shots like this phone!
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Awesome first response!
So can I start with this:
"Unofficial Xposed'...
Where are the where's & how's located for our specific device, along with the yeahs & no's about what Xposed can do? I've looked and read, but there really is no clear post (that I have found) saying that our model can (or can't) DL Xposed and make things work.
Out of level 8, I'm probably a level 2 coming from rooting back in the days of the first Droid LOL! So I figure if we can keep things down to a level 3 or 4 here, we can learn and teach about WHY certain things won't work.
I'm also very interested in the capabilities of our camera. I used to use chdk to hack Cannon P&S cameras, and despite all my hours doing so, the hardware could never deliver night shots like this phone!
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You may have read my post just before I edited it to add the links. The link I posted for the s8 is where all if the Xposed info is held for our devices. I am currently running it with the latest fw I also linked to with no problems. That thread also contains a few modules the OP has verified working. I am currently only using it for a couple of tweaks from "all my.." and xVoice++. I also was utilizing this Xposed version before flashing the fw mentioned, and it's worked perfectly for both. I can't remember which fw I was on previously though.
regarding camera mods, I made an attempt the moment I got the phone to replace the stock camera with a ported pixel, before researching how to do it properly these days. Wound up with crashing camera warnings every 30 seconds and my backup wouldn't restore properly in titanium and had to reset completely and start fresh.
I used to root back in the Motorola Droid (original) days, when root required 30-or-so lines of commands, I'm sure you remember funny how we've come full circle. I swapped to iPhone for the iPhone 4, enjoyed a bootrom exploit for several iOS versions, and stuck with apple up until just last weekend so it's been a while since I've been on the root scene myself, much has changed indeed. It's the first Android device (S8+ here) that actually made me want to switch away from apple, and I don't yet regret it.
nice concept.. just a forewarning tho, these posts typically go in general discussion..
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nice concept.. just a forewarning tho, these posts typically go in general discussion..
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Thanks! And it's alright if it gets moved there so long as it still helps everyone out and you wizards walk through once in a while to bless us all with a bit of wisdom. LOL!
Meanwhile, for as long as it's allowed to stay here, it might serve well to keep distractions off your release thread.
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nice concept.. just a forewarning tho, these posts typically go in general discussion..
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Considering less than one hour after I replied with the common questions and answers, someone asked about flashfire on page like 318 again, I'm sure this post is pretty low on priority for the people who tend to ask the questions.
I just finished rooting my sprint s8+ with sampwned. I installed my 256gb micro sdcard and I get the kernel panic reboot to error screen. Am I unable to use the sdcard? I'm scouring xda for any info. Just looking for a little help if anyone knows anything I don't. Thanks.
Nice idea OP.
Some fixes may be had by using the @partcyborg ROM for S8. It is in the S8 ROMs, Kernels, ... Forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/root-partcyborgrom-aqi6-deodexed-t3702988
For the S8+ @jrkruse has some good info in the S8+ Verizon, ROMs, Kernels, ... Forum. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/development
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I just finished rooting my sprint s8+ with sampwned. I installed my 256gb micro sdcard and I get the kernel panic reboot to error screen. Am I unable to use the sdcard? I'm scouring xda for any info. Just looking for a little help if anyone knows anything I don't. Thanks.
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i think u pmd me but flashing a newer combo boot.img fixes it.. its a known issue with samsungs older combo firmwares, not related to root
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i think u pmd me but flashing a newer combo boot.img fixes it.. its a known issue with samsungs older combo firmwares, not related to root
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Yea thats what I did. Problem solved.
Just want to add that the Official xposed app and framework, work on this device
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
So. Here we are.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have been released, and many of us are just now hopping on the S8/+ bandwagon. I, very recently, purchased a SM-G955U model variant of the S8+ (hence the second 5 :silly and, like many of you, wanted to root it as soon as I got my hands on it.
I was happily impressed when I hopped on XDA and saw that there were at least *some* relatively updated custom ROMs and root methods. I tried out several using Odin3 (PCR.. and SamPWND... cuz those were the only two relatively popular threads that I found in my 2 minute search) and PCR struck my eye. I downloaded all the necessary files, taking well over 30 minutes on my potatonet, made sure I had both Odin3 and PrinceComsy Odin3 (and Kies... I think that's still relevant), setup the BootLoader, AP, whatever all the other buttons do, and clicked start.
Waited for a few seconds and... a (Succeed 0 / Failed 1) message appeared, as soon as it started.
Looked at my phone, the realization that it wasn't in Download mode kicked in and I smacked myself in the face.
Rebooted into Download mode, reset PrinceComsy Odin, smashed all the buttons again, clicked start and..
(Succeed 0 / Failed 1).
Great.
This has repeated for 3 days now, on all computers, 10s of different USB cables, well over 20 different USB ports (hubs not included).
So, I decided at a different approach. I'm sure we all know those "CLICK ME DOWNLOAD ME FOR FREE ROOT I-I CAN REALLYDO IT GUYS JU-JUST DOWNLOAD ME!* advertisements. One in particular struck my eye, no names will be given, and I tried it out.
Downloaded the Windows executable for the laughs and giggles (never thinking it would actually work) and whaddya know, right after telling me my device is rootable it's now asking me for 40$.
I figured, what the hell, I just got paid and sent the money over thinking I was about to get scammed. Hoped on live chat and setup everything the way they asked me to (taking even longer than a grandma driving because potatonet) and they start, and I'm not joking, REMOTE CONTROLLING my PC to root my phone (granted, the root method for my phone was advertised, blatantly stating they would have to control my PC but.. come on).
At this point all I can think about is how I'm lucky I have a throwaway PC and this phone doesn't mean my life or I would be really pissed when I start seeing a worm come out of my harddrive.
Needless to say the process took about an hour, maybe an hour and a half (much longer than their *15-20 minute* claim time, but not awful nonetheless) and I walked out of there with a non-bricked rooted S8+.
So.. what exactly went wrong with my setup, and how can you guys avoid spending 40$ just to ROOT YOUR PHONE.
I'm not a professional. I can't offer professional advice. But what I can tell you is I know exactly what went wrong for me in this case.
I never flashed the 7.0 stock android ROM. I was trying to flash PCR (which, ironically enough is what said company used.. yes.. they used PCR. Not a custom method. Not a custom ROM. They literally used PCR) over 8.0.
So, I'm out 40$, but walked out with a rooted S8+ and I'm fairly happy. Apparently those root programs aren't ALL bad.
But seriously.. why aren't there any 8.0 ROMs or root methods that actually work? Every method I've seen requires you to downgrade. I know Oreo only came out last month but there are some seriously talented people here on XDA and the fact that I had to downgrade just to have to reflash in about a month or twos time is frustrating to say the least. But, that's just venting and off-topic.
So, laugh at the idiotboy who couldn't figure out how to read instructions properly or setup his project right, but just know.. just know.. I spent 40$ to root my phone. And that, my friends, is an amazing feat.
(Also, I apologize if this isn't in the right section.. I feel like it's not but I have NO idea where else to post this. This is more of a story thread to make myself the eye of the public humiliation but it does also serve as a reminder to really check everything before you start rooting. I got lucky. I could have potentially hardbricked my brandnew s8+ simply because I didn't read the instructions properly, or plan correctly. This is something that a lot of new users fail to do, and then complain when *their phone is stuck in a bootloop*.
If you don't know what you're doing, there are plenty of people here on XDA and apparently all over the web who will be more than happy to take your money and root your phone, relatively safely, for you.)
well as jrkruse said
"root is not going to happen unless on of two things happen. Either we get combo oreo firmware so we have an oreo boot.img that is permissive or they event root that will work on stock enforcing boot.img for oreo because you can not modify the boot.img on a locked bootloader. Systemless root like on S7 will not work unless we have an eng boot.img with security set to 0 like the s7 has, so that scripts can execute at time of boot to allow a systemless type of supersu to run. I personally would not expect root anytime soon as if you look back at whats been released for combo firmware it only seems to be firmware for the original software that came on the phone. They just update the bootloaders to match the version number so that you can still flash the nougat combo firmware, but I doubt we see oreo combo firmware. It just has not happened on earlier models. The S7 has been lucky that eng boot.img have been released for nougat but the s8 would require also eng bootloaders to be released as you simply cant flash an eng boot.img on regular bootloaders like you can on the s7. There is always hope but in this case it is really dim but we do have some options with safestrap and modded system images but this part could come to an end at anytime if samsung patches the samfail method so enjoy what you have for now"
I have a rooted debloated S8+ (SM-G955U) and I've been looking for custom ROMS for days now and all I could find was the G95XF or whatever that is. And I'm tempted just to throw it on my phone and try but I'm too scarred to do it. I'd really like literally any custom ROM because that's kind of the entire reason I rooted my phone so I'm just a tad aggregated as well. I don't see any progress with the ROMS either I've been searching all over XDA and on youtube. But yet nothing. If anyone finds anything do you think you could msg me? Somehow?
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I have a rooted debloated S8+ (SM-G955U) and I've been looking for custom ROMS for days now and all I could find was the G95XF or whatever that is. And I'm tempted just to throw it on my phone and try but I'm too scarred to do it. I'd really like literally any custom ROM because that's kind of the entire reason I rooted my phone so I'm just a tad aggregated as well. I don't see any progress with the ROMS either I've been searching all over XDA and on youtube. But yet nothing. If anyone finds anything do you think you could msg me? Somehow?
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there is only one rooted rom for 950/5 u do not flash f stuff on your phone not only will it fail in odin but if by some weird act of craziness and worked you would be probably near hardbricked
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But seriously.. why aren't there any 8.0 ROMs or root methods that actually work? Every method I've seen requires you to downgrade. I know Oreo only came out last month but there are some seriously talented people here on XDA and the fact that I had to downgrade just to have to reflash in about a month or twos time is frustrating to say the least. But, that's just venting and off-topic.
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There actually is a form of root for Oreo but it's not exactly root because you only have access to r/w in recovery/safestrap
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3771206/page1
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I have a rooted debloated S8+ (SM-G955U) and I've been looking for custom ROMS for days now and all I could find was the G95XF or whatever that is. And I'm tempted just to throw it on my phone and try but I'm too scarred to do it. I'd really like literally any custom ROM because that's kind of the entire reason I rooted my phone so I'm just a tad aggregated as well. I don't see any progress with the ROMS either I've been searching all over XDA and on youtube. But yet nothing. If anyone finds anything do you think you could msg me? Somehow?
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EDIT; I misread your thread. I thought you were saying you had a G95xF device you were going to throw a G95xU ROM on.
If you have a G95xU device, here is what I used to flash my ROM/root https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702.
If you have a G95xF device, I cannot give you any links because I haven't done any research into that firmware.
EDIT 2; My points still stand. Do NOT flash custom ROMs on your phone that aren't for your phone model. You will ruin your phone.
Just don't. It's not worth it.