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[Q] Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 root OMEGA

Hello.
Nice to meet your community.
I have second day my new galaxy S4.I sold my previous Iphone 4s which was jailbroked in the latest level i could,as was my 3GS before 3 years.
I decided to enter Android family and this is my first touch of serious Android phone as i am newbie here.
Searching in the internet i found that the best custom rom is OMEGA,so i entered your community to help me out.
In the subject now:
My firmware is I9505XXUBMGA.
I have download I9505_Omega_v10_XXUBMH1_md5_FF0929179DC10DB316C38969CE2AFDC0 and put in Internal memory at "Downloads" but as i see there is a different firmware XXUBMH1 from mine.
I tried to put it with VOLUME UP+HOME+POWER buttons but my CWM has not advanced settings so i pressed cache wipe and now the CWM do not open.
CWM is recovery mode as i understood,right?
What are the steps?I go to another firmware and to another CWM and then i pass OMEGA?

1st, go to developer section and read the installation instructions for Omega... You have tried to flash a custom rom with a stock recovery... NOT GONNA HAPPEN...
You need to root your phone, install a custom recovery and then flash the custom rom.
Do some reading before you brick your new toy...

Hi, welcome in the Android community !
First check the device you own, because GT-I9505 and GT-I9500 are not the same and ROM that fit the first can brick the second and vice-versa.
Then, you have to root your phone, then to install a custom recovery.
Tutorials for these two steps can be found here, Q4 and Q5 answers.
Once these two steps are successfully completed, you can then flash the OMEGA zip file in recovery mode.

ultramag69 said:
1st, go to developer section and read the installation instructions for Omega... You have tried to flash a custom rom with a stock recovery... NOT GONNA HAPPEN...
You need to root your phone, install a custom recovery and then flash the custom rom.
Do some reading before you brick your new toy...
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XS_31 said:
Hi, welcome in the Android community !
First check the device you own, because GT-I9505 and GT-I9500 are not the same and ROM that fit the first can brick the second and vice-versa.
Then, you have to root your phone, then to install a custom recovery.
Tutorials for these two steps can be found here, Q4 and Q5 answers.
Once these two steps are successfully completed, you can then flash the OMEGA zip file in recovery mode.
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Thank you both guys.
I am reading now to get ready.

I have done Q4 but i do not understand these informations:
Installation and usage
Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.
If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).
Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away (see below) after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot (Play version only) or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.
Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.
Why isn't this just called CF-Root
The traditional CF-Root's included a custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, etc) and were meant for devices that had a single kernel/recovery combination. CF-Auto-Root doesn't include a custom recovery and is meant for devices that have kernel and recovery separate (so you can manually install any custom recovery you wish). The Auto part comes from the fact that a large part of the process is automated (though it constantly needs adjusting)
Not included - Triangle Away
Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)
Not included - adbd Insecure
As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)
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Second reply says how it is done.
I have done it successfuly,is there any other to do before Q5?

I have done both steps successfuly (as i think).
In first step i found SuperSu and in second the CWM has pasted.
Now can i root OMEGA?
I have I9505XXUBMGA.
Originally Posted by ooop View Post
There is a new update for Nordic countries with CL: 1081224
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Build Date 11.07.2013
PDA - I9505XXUBMGA
CSC - I9505OXXBMG3
I9505XXUBMGA = Omega v 9?
Fast link for you (i cannot put the link because i must have 10 posts)
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Is this link for my kernel?
Thank you for your help,by the way.

If you already rooted your phone, and install those custom recovery, then just do what indie says in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
you should go fine if you really really follow those step

ar216893 said:
If you already rooted your phone, and install those custom recovery, then just do what indie says in his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
you should go fine if you really really follow those step
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I have done both but i have put PhilZ CWM instead of TWRP as recommended for the omega installation.
The only thing for me is the kernel.
Is there any problem that mine is different than omegas rom kernel?
So does not mater the kernel you are been to if you are rooted?

Omega installs the rooted stock kernel so it won't matter what current kernel you're using. There's plenty of kernels available. You can only install kernels that support Samsung (TW) firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

kotsosre said:
I have done both but i have put PhilZ CWM instead of TWRP as recommended for the omega installation.
The only thing for me is the kernel.
Is there any problem that mine is different than omegas rom kernel?
So does not mater the kernel you are been to if you are rooted?
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Yes, like @symondo12 said, omega comes with stock kernel, so it will not be problem. For recovery, that's fine whatever recovery you use, it can install same thing, but TWRP has very user friendly view than the other.
From your post before, I think what you mean is the build number, that's like the software version. Your current version is the one same with omega v9,so if you install omega with version newer than the v9, it's like you got upgrade from your current version
Sorry for the bad english, I hope you understand what I'm saying

Yes i understand and i have done both.
It is OMEGA now
Thanks for your help.

hi
kotsosre said:
Yes i understand and i have done both.
It is OMEGA now
Thanks for your help.
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Hi guys. Sory for the question but can you tell me where i can find galaxy s4 omega rom v 9.0 . I.ve searched all over the net and i couldnt find it. Please help.

demoskino said:
Hi guys. Sory for the question but can you tell me where i can find galaxy s4 omega rom v 9.0 . I.ve searched all over the net and i couldnt find it. Please help.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45090802&postcount=9418"
Στάλθηκε από το GT-I9505 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2

hi
Tks. But this is omega v10 rom and i would like the v9 or v9.1 rom. I couldnt find anything on the omega download page or on the internet. Tx you

Do I need to unlock the bootloader?

Hello!
I want to finally install a custom rom for my phone (GT-I9301I) but to do that I want to install TWRP. Every tutorial on how to install TWRP just use odin and phone in download mode despite the fact that in a lot of places it is said that you need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery. (Also in CF-auto root webpage it is stated that bootloader needs to be unlocked). But do I really need to unlock the bootloader (yes, I am new to this) to flash a custom recovery when using Odin? And after the TWRP is installed I can just use CF auto root and then install the ROM, right?
I would greatly appreciate your help !
Thanks in advance,
TheKiloOhm

I'm pretty sure, that S3Neo+ has an unlocked bootloader.

There is a way to flash a recovery without a PC. Use Flashify just from the Play Store.
Sent from my GT-I9301I using Tapatalk

sasd123 said:
There is a way to flash a recovery without a PC. Use Flashify just from the Play Store.
Sent from my GT-I9301I using Tapatalk
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But I need root access which I can get by flashing CF auto root.
Is Towelroot considered as a common rooting tool?
RometVinnal said:
I'm pretty sure, that S3Neo+ has an unlocked bootloader.
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Is there a way I can check it? When I boot into recovery it doesn't show anything about lock/unlock state.

TheKiloOhm said:
Is there a way I can check it? When I boot into recovery it doesn't show anything about lock/unlock state.
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Well.. Try booting to download mode. (Vol. and center button down on boot). If you want to root you should download custom recovery. I recommend TWRP.

Ok, first of all..
I AM REALLY HAPPY SOMEONE MENTIONED THIS AT LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAST
Now.. I have this device.. and mine is bootloader locked
our s3ve3g is definitely locked...
and I tried to flash TWRP using ODIN and I ended up looping (Read)
So Take Care ...
Been trying to find a way to unlock this thing for a while now... will post my findings here or on my blog if I ever find anything
Edit: Did I mention that some variants of our specific device are locked and some are not !!
and I can't figure out the difference...

Found this
and it pointed me to this
but I don't have time to test now...

OK... I think I found the answer...
According to IanWorthington
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66377330#post66377330
FIXED: This TWRP requires 4.4.4. It does NOT work on 4.3.

Samsug bidn't lock bootloader for s3 neo i have a i9301i and i can do anything with it recoevry root vustom rom kernel flashing. ANYITHING. So i think it deneds on serial nunber or something

SM-N900W8 on n900w8vlu2doh1 - How do I safely root this?

Alright, so - I just got my hands on a Note 3 from a friend in Canada, aaaand naturally the first thing I wanna do with it is root it and stick a ROM on it. But most of the guides I've come across are somewhat outdated, and I'm a little hesitant to follow an outdated guide in case there's a mismatch of some sort with the kernel, bootloader, etc. I really don't wanna brick the thing the same day I get it.
It's on Build Number LRX21V.N900W8VLU2DOH1, Android 5.0/Lollipop, kernel 3.4.0-4348112. Reactivation Lock is off in settings. Again, it's a Canadian phone, and I believe the original carrier was Telus (it's not unlocked but he's going to get me the unlock code later today, supposedly)
I looked through the CF-AutoRoot list and I don't see this particular version available, but I think I saw in a thread on here that other AutoRoot packages will work with it.
I'm not totally clueless here, I've fiddled with my Galaxy S3 plenty and managed not to brick it, but I'd rather look before I leap.

Flash twrp 2.8.7.1 via Odin and then flash supersu via twrp.

audit13 said:
Flash twrp 2.8.7.1 via Odin and then flash supersu via twrp.
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Sweet. Do I have anything to worry about with flashing roms, KNOX, etc.?

Flashing twrp will trip the Knox counter and supersu will disable Knox.

audit13 said:
Flashing twrp will trip the Knox counter and supersu will disable Knox.
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Alrighty. I'm not too worried about the Knox counter as long as that doesn't have any bad implications for the device (no rom flashing or something), I'm certainly not gonna be claiming any warranties.

You need to flash twrp if you want to install a custom rom.

Yup, done, SuperSU's installed and root appears to work! Thanks for the advice. Now I just need to figure out why the back button stopped working. I read there's some custom kernel that fixes this.
EDIT: Yeah, idleKernel fixed the back button.

Jaitsu said:
Yup, done, SuperSU's installed and root appears to work! Thanks for the advice. Now I just need to figure out why the back button stopped working. I read there's some custom kernel that fixes this.
EDIT: Yeah, idleKernel fixed the back button.
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Where can i find this kernel

heimdallZ said:
Where can i find this kernel
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idleKernel is sorta defunct nowadays, I think, but I think I've found a mirror for you here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0By1qJV6BVww0NHRfX2tzNjJLWEE
If you have an N900W8, you want hlte-can. Honestly, though, it's been so long since I used idleKernel that I'm not 100% sure this is compatible with stock OH1 - best to make a backup with TWRP first.

Jaitsu said:
idleKernel is sorta defunct nowadays, I think, but I think I've found a mirror for you here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0By1qJV6BVww0NHRfX2tzNjJLWEE
If you have an N900W8, you want hlte-can. Honestly, though, it's been so long since I used idleKernel that I'm not 100% sure this is compatible with stock OH1 - best to make a backup with TWRP first.
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Tanks
I want just to root my fone and install twrp

heimdallZ said:
Tanks
I want just to root my fone and install twrp
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If you want my advice -
1. Install TWRP 2.8.7.0 (use 2.8.7.0, not 3.x, because 3.x is incompatible with a lot of installers in case you want a custom ROM later on) using Odin (volume down + home when powering on to access download mode for Odin)
2. Make a backup from TWRP (hold volume up + home key when powering on, then choose Backup and check everything, make sure you have room on your microSD card)
3. Install SuperSU from recovery
4. Install idleKernel using the zip file from recovery
That should get you rooted with no issues, and if there's any problem you have a backup to restore from.

Why do you just want to root and install TWRP ??

To do backup
But if you know a good custom rom please send a link to me

Custom rom you want one that works well on your specific model.
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

JJEgan said:
Custom rom you want one that works well on your specific model.
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Yes just one
I have root and install twrp yet

Can someone please create a thourough start to finish guide on converting, rooting

Can someone please create a thourough start to finish guide on converting, rooting, recovery, and rom installations?
listen im no noob but im no mater either ive been rooting since the original TMO G1 and it has gotten very complex on top of that ive missed alot since i got my note 4 retail (out of the game) anyways someeone please compile a step by step list of what to do and where to find the neccasary files. and in what order.
please and thank you

For BL unlocking follow this
For rooting
If staying on stock:
Boot into download mode (VOL-DOWN + HOME + POWER) and flash twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw via ODIN (MAKE SURE YOU UNCHECK AUTO-REBOOT!!!).
Battery pull phone and then boot straight into recovery (VOL-UP + HOME + POWER) to finish the recovery install process or else it will install the default android recovery.
Then flash the Emotion-TW-5.1.1-nightly-r21-RC1-SM-N910P kernal via recovery.
Then flash the BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524 via recovery.
Reboot.
If going to a different rom, you should just be able to flash the rom via recovery and get right in. But results may very, check the forums.

refusedchaos said:
For BL unlocking follow this
For rooting
If staying on stock:
Boot into download mode (VOL-DOWN + HOME + POWER) and flash twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw via ODIN (MAKE SURE YOU UNCHECK AUTO-REBOOT!!!).
Battery pull phone and then boot straight into recovery (VOL-UP + HOME + POWER) to finish the recovery install process or else it will install the default android recovery.
Then flash the Emotion-TW-5.1.1-nightly-r21-RC1-SM-N910P kernal via recovery.
Then flash the BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524 via recovery.
Reboot.
If going to a different rom, you should just be able to flash the rom via recovery and get right in. But results may very, check the forums.
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thank you very much i was a little frustratrated because it seems like the info is very fragmented

Can someone please tell me where I have gone wrong.
I have gotten temproot via kingroot installed and was able to get the unlocker to run and I can see that the device is now a developer device. I am trying to get root to work but not having any luck.
I follwed the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883 and had problems in step 8 when trying to run super-sume. I ran it successfully for stage 1 but then it hung when trying to run stage 2. However, I was able to move on to step 9 and install TWRP and the emotion kernel. I have done a full reset and tried a 2nd time but still no luck in getting permament root access.
Root checker shows no root access and superSU is installed but shows no su binary installed.
If I run SuperSUME-Pro then it shows the device is wrte=protected
It seems I can run kingroot again to gain temp root access but not perm root access.
Any ideas on how to proceed from here?

mlcampbe said:
Can someone please tell me where I have gone wrong.
I have gotten temproot via kingroot installed and was able to get the unlocker to run and I can see that the device is now a developer device. I am trying to get root to work but not having any luck.
I follwed the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883 and had problems in step 8 when trying to run super-sume. I ran it successfully for stage 1 but then it hung when trying to run stage 2. However, I was able to move on to step 9 and install TWRP and the emotion kernel. I have done a full reset and tried a 2nd time but still no luck in getting permament root access.
Root checker shows no root access and superSU is installed but shows no su binary installed.
If I run SuperSUME-Pro then it shows the device is wrte=protected
It seems I can run kingroot again to gain temp root access but not perm root access.
Any ideas on how to proceed from here?
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Install SuperSU from TWRP. Does that work?

If you Developer mode and twrp but no root, then what you need to do is install emotional kernel from twrp and reboot device then boot back into twrp and install SuperSU zip and reboot device you should be fine.

After re-checking my recovery I do not believe that I have TWRP installed after all. I was booting into android recovery and it hit me I was not seeing what I expected to see. I need to work on getting TWRP installed. I do indeed have the custom kernel and developer mode enabled!!

refusedchaos said:
For BL unlocking follow this
For rooting
If staying on stock:
Boot into download mode (VOL-DOWN + HOME + POWER) and flash twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw via ODIN (MAKE SURE YOU UNCHECK AUTO-REBOOT!!!).
Battery pull phone and then boot straight into recovery (VOL-UP + HOME + POWER) to finish the recovery install process or else it will install the default android recovery.
Then flash the Emotion-TW-5.1.1-nightly-r21-RC1-SM-N910P kernal via recovery.
Then flash the BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524 via recovery.
Reboot.
If going to a different rom, you should just be able to flash the rom via recovery and get right in. But results may very, check the forums.
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So what you posted above is all that you need to do for root? You definitely have a much more concise explanation than the main thread. The other instructions made me feel like I was back on my old Droid 2 working from the giant tutorial threads over on rootzwiki, hah.
I'm also guessing that as you mentioned elsewhere that if we wish to run a custom ROM we'll have to reflash the stock kernel before doing so?

Does it matter whether or not its 4.4.4 or 5.1.1
refusedchaos said:
For BL unlocking follow this
For rooting
If staying on stock:
Boot into download mode (VOL-DOWN + HOME + POWER) and flash twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw via ODIN (MAKE SURE YOU UNCHECK AUTO-REBOOT!!!).
Battery pull phone and then boot straight into recovery (VOL-UP + HOME + POWER) to finish the recovery install process or else it will install the default android recovery.
Then flash the Emotion-TW-5.1.1-nightly-r21-RC1-SM-N910P kernal via recovery.
Then flash the BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524 via recovery.
Reboot.
If going to a different rom, you should just be able to flash the rom via recovery and get right in. But results may very, check the forums.
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Does it matter whether or not its 4.4.4 or 5.1.1

ttall8ball said:
Does it matter whether or not its 4.4.4 or 5.1.1
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If you're wanting to unlock the bootloader, root and install TWRP then no it doesn't matter. Now if you want to install a custom ROM that is 5.1.1 then you WILL have to be on that firmware if you are currently on 4.4.4
If anyone helps, plz give thanks?
N910V ? BL / KYUBI ROM

MissionImprobable said:
So what you posted above is all that you need to do for root? You definitely have a much more concise explanation than the main thread. The other instructions made me feel like I was back on my old Droid 2 working from the giant tutorial threads over on rootzwiki, hah.
I'm also guessing that as you mentioned elsewhere that if we wish to run a custom ROM we'll have to reflash the stock kernel before doing so?
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The instructions for rooting suggest installing the Emotion kernel first.
Many of the ROMs available to flash will suggest which kernel to use. You can go directly to that kernel.

I need a little info, my note I just got is already rooted. So I didn't have the joy to do it. A co worker just picked up a refurbished and it has 5.0.1 ., is the 2bog5 able to be rooted?

bingo6104 said:
I need a little info, my note I just got is already rooted. So I didn't have the joy to do it. A co worker just picked up a refurbished and it has 5.0.1 ., is the 2bog5 able to be rooted?
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Yes it can. But I am pretty sure that you must unlock the bootloader first unless you already have a DevEd.
If anyone helps, plz give thanks?
N910V ? BL / KYUBI ROM

stajam said:
Yes it can. But I am pretty sure that you must unlock the bootloader first unless you already have a DevEd.
If anyone helps, plz give thanks?
N910V ? BL / KYUBI ROM
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Thanks, I thought that from what I have been reading. To many guides, need to be complied into 2 guides and sticky on the forum for rusty people like me lol
Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

No problem bruh.
If anyone helps, plz give thanks?
N910V ? BL / KYUBI ROM

ttall8ball said:
Does it matter whether or not its 4.4.4 or 5.1.1
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Thanks, I got it done
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stajam said:
If you're wanting to unlock the bootloader, root and install TWRP then no it doesn't matter. Now if you want to install a custom ROM that is 5.1.1 then you WILL have to be on that firmware if you are currently on 4.4.4
If anyone helps, plz give thanks?
N910V ? BL / KYUBI ROM
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Thanks stajam, I got it done last night.

ttall8ball said:
Thanks, I got it done
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Thanks stajam, I got it done last night.
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Good to hear glad you got it going. ?
If anyone helps, plz give thanks?
N910V ? BL / KYUBI ROM

refusedchaos said:
For BL unlocking follow this
For rooting
If staying on stock:
Boot into download mode (VOL-DOWN + HOME + POWER) and flash twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw via ODIN (MAKE SURE YOU UNCHECK AUTO-REBOOT!!!).
Battery pull phone and then boot straight into recovery (VOL-UP + HOME + POWER) to finish the recovery install process or else it will install the default android recovery.
Then flash the Emotion-TW-5.1.1-nightly-r21-RC1-SM-N910P kernal via recovery.
Then flash the BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524 via recovery.
Reboot.
If going to a different rom, you should just be able to flash the rom via recovery and get right in. But results may very, check the forums.
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can u get a new link to the twrp to flash..I just want root is all...I've download several twrp with same numbers but no luck flashing
thanks so much
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA-Developers mobile app

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.