Has anyone successfully rooted A9 2018 (A920F)?
Is anyone working on it?
How to root
you can use rooting tool or a application to root your galaxy. But there are pros and cons. So you have to consider about them. You can use a single click rooting applications but i can not guarantee it is safe. So you have to do it at your own risk.
We can start with that. That's a good option. I hope it will work.
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Has anyone successfully rooted this model?
varadinum said:
We can start with that. That's a good option. I hope it will work.
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This is only the firmware, not for root.
TP427 said:
This is only firmware, not for root.
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How to root Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 SM-A920F via PDA/AP odin ->*Read here
This site has instructions, however the TWRP version for the A920F is not listed on the site.
Yes, there is no twrp for A920F
I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, Dr.fone. But all failed
We need to get some traction on this. Has anyone submitted a request to get TWRP on this model?
I managed to get this rooted with EFT dongle. There was no other method that I could find.
Codename_Falcon said:
I managed to get this rooted with EFT dongle. There was no other method that I could find.
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Excuse me but how are you? What is eft dongle? Can you help us?
This is my first Samsung phone. I do not know myself. Please be so nice and help me. Thanks!
I just send email to support TWRP. Maybe the more they get such messages, the sooner they will deal with it
varadinum said:
Excuse me but how are you? What is eft dongle? Can you help us?
This is my first Samsung phone. I do not know myself. Please be so nice and help me. Thanks!
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I am doing okay, thank you! Please check out the following for info.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f10...t-dongle-new-exclusive-method-2018-a-2526388/
Codename_Falcon said:
I am doing okay, thank you! Please check out the following for info.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f10...t-dongle-new-exclusive-method-2018-a-2526388/
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It works? Can step by step instructions, starting with unlocking the bootloader, TvRP and to the end? From the very beginning. Thank!!! Sorry, Google translation.
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We need to get some traction on this. Has anyone submitted a request to get TWRP on this model?
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I submitted the request for TWRP on TWRP builder today.
Rooted Successfully
SM-A920F can be successfully rooted by OneClickRoot. If you pay them, they can help you root it manually. My device has been rooted successfully.
But now, the problem is TWRP. Technicians from OneClickRoot told me no TWRP is available for this device and they can't help. So I submitted the request on TWRP builder. But nearly 40 devices are ahead of me waiting for TWRP building.
Is there anyway to get the TWRP faster?
TP427 said:
SM-A920F can be successfully rooted by OneClickRoot. If you pay them, they can help you root it manually. My device has been rooted successfully.
But now, the problem is TWRP. Technicians from OneClickRoot told me no TWRP is available for this device and they can't help. So I submitted the request on TWRP builder. But nearly 40 devices are ahead of me waiting for TWRP building.
Is there anyway to get the TWRP faster?
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Does it trip knox counter?
Edit: I said screw the knox counter, I'm going with it. Everything was all green until it asked me to register so I entered some name and email. Then it asked me 30$(or 40$ if you're doing it from the computer and not the app). Definitely not worth it to root.
Edit 2: I'm now trying the Magisk boot file patch method, which can work without root and custom recovery. Unlocked developer options, checked OEM unlock option(which needed a factory reset)
downloaded stock firmware, extracted boot.img from it, patched and repacked it using magisk manager and finally flashed it to phone using odin. Knox counter is already tripped. It required another factory reset when I booted it after flashing(It said device integrity was compromised and it needed a factory reset, so I did it) but no bootloops. Aaand after I waited long enough to be able to install magisk manager again, I found out that my attempt was a success! I can now enjoy systemless root on my phone, at the expense of tripping the knox counter of course.
And of course, no luck on twrp side, which could've made the whole process easier for me.
Edit 3: It may sound simple when I write it like this here but it actually is a lengthy process. In fact, I looked up multiple guides on the internet, at least one for each part I talked about above and sometimes more than one since this is my first samsung phone ever.
Edit 4: One last thing, I can pass SafetyNet as well now, which was failing right after I did the OEM Unlocking and factory reset but before I actually rooted it with magisk.
thesingular said:
Does it trip knox counter?
Edit: I said screw the knox counter, I'm going with it. Everything was all green until it asked me to register so I entered some name and email. Then it asked me 30$(or 40$ if you're doing it from the computer and not the app). Definitely not worth it to root.
Edit 2: I'm now trying the Magisk boot file patch method, which can work without root and custom recovery. Unlocked developer options, checked OEM unlock option(which needed a factory reset)
downloaded stock firmware, extracted boot.img from it, patched and repacked it using magisk manager and finally flashed it to phone using odin. Knox counter is already tripped. It required another factory reset when I booted it after flashing(It said device integrity was compromised and it needed a factory reset, so I did it) but no bootloops. Aaand after I waited long enough to be able to install magisk manager again, I found out that my attempt was a success! I can now enjoy systemless root on my phone, at the expense of tripping the knox counter of course.
And of course, no luck on twrp side, which could've made the whole process easier for me.
Edit 3: It may sound simple when I write it like this here but it actually is a lengthy process. In fact, I looked up multiple guides on the internet, at least one for each part I talked about above and sometimes more than one since this is my first samsung phone ever.
Edit 4: One last thing, I can pass SafetyNet as well now, which was failing right after I did the OEM Unlocking and factory reset but before I actually rooted it with magisk.
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It did trip knox. I don't know if there is a rooting method without tripping knox?
I'm waiting for TWRP. Request has been sent to TWRP builder
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Wondering if anyone in the know has heard of any development going on for this device? I recently bought one and it's not a bad phone for the price, but I've seen absolutely -nothing- on it anywhere online for the most part. It's barely root-able with what I've been able to find, and no custom recovery or really anything custom has popped up that I've seen.
Not sure if it's just that it's been only a few months since the phone came out, or if it's just not that great a phone. I upgraded from an HTC Desire 510 to this, and it was heavily customized/rooted/etc, and I want so badly to get back to where I was with it on this phone I cant stand it!
I also want to root my Galaxy J3! I just want to root it so I can use AdAway and Titanium Backup.
triiuzii said:
I also want to root my Galaxy J3! I just want to root it so I can use AdAway and Titanium Backup.
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Right now rooting isn't the problem so much as keeping root. Because apparently the colonel has protection and will remove root whenever you reboot. That means things that require root on boot like backups, Xposed and a lot of other things won't work for us until someone complies a kernel with root protection removed. You can do some debloating and possibly the AdAway but that's about it right now.
*kernel. Damn voice to text.
That sucks. I upgraded from an LG Volt and I was able to do a whole bunch of stuff on it. The J3 is still very new, so hopefully development will happen soon.
I just got this phone if there is anything i can do to help move this along let me know. I have the virgin mobile one.
mallamike said:
I just got this phone if there is anything i can do to help move this along let me know. I have the virgin mobile one.
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I guess that would depend on what you have experience with and what you can do. Thus-far root has been able to be achieved with Kingroot, though it wont stick through a power cycle (reboot/power off/etc), and using any of the methods available (at least that I'm aware of, only found two legitimate ones) to replace Kingroot with SuperSU (to facilitate having root stick past the reboot hopefully) causes a soft-brick every time forcing a re-flash of stock firmware through Odin.
At the very least make your voice heard, if nothing else hopefully more popularity will come this devices way and we'll see some development for it. My roommate is considering writing something for it, but it is a long process working solo, so anyone who has experience working with kernels or editing stock rom/writing custom roms feels up to helping out, shoot me a message and I'll get it over to him. He's a fairly experienced programmer and picks up what he doesn't already know pretty quickly.
Got one recently too. Would also appreciate any more information on rooting.
I have a J320A (AT&T) came stock with 6.0.1, can help test if needed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-2-t3356616
I know this is an old thread, just making my rounds looking for anything on the J3 myself (SM-J320P Boost, Virgin, etc...) and have found TWRP & permanent root with Chainfire's SuperSU (system-less though). Everything is great except a lag issue with supersu. There is an exposed by wanum that works as well. Only app that has root issue so far is ES File Explorer. If anyone is still looking hope this helps.
zach
coolbeans2016 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-2-t3356616
I know this is an old thread, just making my rounds looking for anything on the J3 myself (SM-J320P Boost, Virgin, etc...) and have found TWRP & permanent root with Chainfire's SuperSU (system-less though). Everything is great except a lag issue with supersu. There is an exposed by wanum that works as well. Only app that has root issue so far is ES File Explorer. If anyone is still looking hope this helps.
zach
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Will this version of TWRP work on the Att variant running 6.0.1? Is there a way to root that device yet?
coolbeans2016 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-2-t3356616
I know this is an old thread, just making my rounds looking for anything on the J3 myself (SM-J320P Boost, Virgin, etc...) and have found TWRP & permanent root with Chainfire's SuperSU (system-less though). Everything is great except a lag issue with supersu. There is an exposed by wanum that works as well. Only app that has root issue so far is ES File Explorer. If anyone is still looking hope this helps.
zach
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Anything yet for J320A/Z models? (AT&T/cricket)
This version of TWRP won't work will it? Totally different phone?
EDIT: just realized the guy above has the same question... something tells me we won't see root on the ATT/cricket variants for a while.
TechShui said:
Anything yet for J320A/Z models? (AT&T/cricket)
This version of TWRP won't work will it? Totally different phone?
EDIT: just realized the guy above has the same question... something tells me we won't see root on the ATT/cricket variants for a while.
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Try official TWRP of galaxy J2. Your variant shares the same specs as J2. Others also did this to galaxy On5, it works 100%.
what about the
SM-J320VPP = the verizon pre paid planversion. any working roots for me yet?
oh pretty pleeeeeez
Azhero said:
Try official TWRP of galaxy J2. Your variant shares the same specs as J2. Others also did this to galaxy On5, it works 100%.
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So can you confirm this method works? Does OEM unlock setting in dev options unlock the bootloader on AT&T variant? If so couldn't I temp root and flash TWRP via Flashify?
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So can you confirm this method works? Does OEM unlock setting in dev options unlock the bootloader on AT&T variant? If so couldn't I temp root and flash TWRP via Flashify?
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It doesn't work tried it 3 times. I even tried other ones no luck. They locked this thing down. Im surprise chainfire haven't tried this phone yet.
Hi, guys! I understand it was an old thread, but I was referred here from Reddit. I have a Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) purchased in Mainland China (Service provider is China Telecom). I rooted it with Kingo Root. Kingo Root stated that it successfully rooted the device, but the phone OS had given me warnings about unauthorized access to the device or something.
One week later (I did *not* reflash the phone nor install any applications after I rooted the phone) I found the phone stuck in an annoying bootloop. The device status is still "official" and the Knox counter is still set at 0x0.
Now that it's bootlooping I'd like to know if it's possible to take the applications and files off the phone before I factory reset it. It's not looking hopeful as I read similar threads from 2012 saying that once other Android devices bootloop, getting stuff off of them is impossible. I tried using ADB to take data off the phone (while Odin3 was detecting it being connected to the PC) but ADB doesn't detect the phone. Should I try a different cable?
Gotbootloopedtoomuch said:
Hi, guys! I understand it was an old thread, but I was referred here from Reddit. I have a Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) purchased in Mainland China (Service provider is China Telecom). I rooted it with Kingo Root. Kingo Root stated that it successfully rooted the device, but the phone OS had given me warnings about unauthorized access to the device or something.
One week later (I did *not* reflash the phone nor install any applications after I rooted the phone) I found the phone stuck in an annoying bootloop. The device status is still "official" and the Knox counter is still set at 0x0.
Now that it's bootlooping I'd like to know if it's possible to take the applications and files off the phone before I factory reset it. It's not looking hopeful as I read similar threads from 2012 saying that once other Android devices bootloop, getting stuff off of them is impossible. I tried using ADB to take data off the phone (while Odin3 was detecting it being connected to the PC) but ADB doesn't detect the phone. Should I try a different cable?
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Best advice would be to try flashing the stock firmware with odin. That shouldn't delete any of your data and will usually fix a bootloop. You can Google your phones stock firmware and see if you can download it.
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Best advice would be to try flashing the stock firmware with odin. That shouldn't delete any of your data and will usually fix a bootloop. You can Google your phones stock firmware and see if you can download it.
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Thank you so much! I tried using Odin to flash a software update and it worked perfectly. The phone is back up and running and all of the files are still there!
Right now i have TWRP 3.0.2 with supersu and i havent lost root yet also had no problem switching between backups, xposed working fine and also overclock too with setcpu, im currently running 5.1.1 using j320FN but TWRP was from j320F, i will put up links to the files if any of you are willing to try its up to you.
TWRP flash through odin : http://www.mediafire.com/download/blk7qa90vs6wik3/TWRP_3.0.2-0_SM-J320F.tar.tar
Supersu flash through recovery then update through playstore then install busybox after through playstore : http://www.mediafire.com/download/cpv2c71cp11x41f/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
Remember to turn on usb debugging and turn on oem unlock before flashing recovery, also if you manage to get recovery press they grey box on the right to change language to english. Hope this might help somebody on here because we really need full root for everyone.
Hi,
i need to get this phone rooted please, no root apps works, @Chainfire maybe can help?
Any one be able to help if this can be rooted?
xxmcvapourxx said:
Any one be able to help if this can be rooted?
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Here we go. This is for S320VLUDU2API3 firmware, but probably works on any revision 2 firmware.
KNOX should remain 0x0
Instructions
1. Enable OEM UNLOCK
In Settings>About>Software info tap the build number 7 times to enable developer options. Once you've enabled developer options, developer options will appear in settings just above the About device option. Open developer options, the 4th or 5th option should be “OEM Unlock”. Turn on.
2. Flash the eng boot image.
This is a special boot image normally used by engineers, it allows selinux to be booted in permissive mode with relaxed root restrictions.
Do not replace this image with the stock image after rooting your device or you will possibly soft brick your device.
(See below for how to recover)
ENG_BOOT_S320VL_API3
3. Install boot image:
Download Odin v3.11.1
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the ENG_BOOT_S320VL_API3.tar to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
Reboot
Check in Settings>About>Software, your device should be in Selinux permissive mode.
4. Install and run Kingroot:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Make sure you have an internet connection.
You may need to run Kingroot several times to gain successful root.
5. Install and run SuperSU me to remove Kingroot and convert to SuperSU (not required) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ore&pcampaignid=APPU_1_uzPDVbGyFcGNyATHrqmoCA
6. Wifi fix:
modify the line below in /system/build.prop:
ro.securestorage.support=true to false
Recovering from a soft brick:
Flash the stock firmware provided below wirh ODIN
https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-s320vl
Good luck I hope it works for you.
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ashyx said:
Here we go. This is for S320VLUDU2API3 firmware, but probably works on any revision 2 firmware.
Instructions
1. Enable OEM UNLOCK
In Settings>About>Software info tap the build number 7 times to enable developer options. Once you've enabled developer options, developer options will appear in settings just above the About device option. Open developer options, the 4th or 5th option should be “OEM Unlock”. Turn on.
2. Flash the eng boot image.
This is a special boot image normally used by engineers, it allows selinux to be booted in permissive mode with relaxed root restrictions.
Do not replace this image with the stock image after rooting your device or you will possibly soft brick your device.
(See below for how to recover)
ENG_BOOT_S320VL_API3
3. Install boot image:
Download Odin v3.11.1
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the ENG_BOOT_S320VL_API3.tar to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
Reboot
Check in Settings>About>Software, your device should be in Selinux permissive mode.
4. Install and run Kingroot:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Make sure you have an internet connection.
You may need to run Kingroot several times to gain successful root.
5. Install and run SuperSU me to remove Kingroot and convert to SuperSU (not required) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ore&pcampaignid=APPU_1_uzPDVbGyFcGNyATHrqmoCA
6. Wifi fix:
modify the line below in /system/build.prop:
ro.securestorage.support=true to false
Recovering from a soft brick:
Flash the stock firmware provided below wirh ODIN
https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-s320vl
Good luck I hope it works for you.
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Hi quick question ,
i've done steps 1-3 worked fine - http://pastebin.com/raw/PbA49d0q
my next question cant i get a custom twrp to root it or custom rom cause kingaroot not working properly.
xxmcvapourxx said:
Hi quick question ,
i've done steps 1-3 worked fine - http://pastebin.com/raw/PbA49d0q
my next question cant i get a custom twrp to root it or custom rom cause kingaroot not working properly.
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Unfortunately you can't install custom recovery on this device. This device has a locked bootloader.
What issues are you reporting, did you manage to gain root?
ashyx said:
Unfortunately you can't install custom recovery on this device. This device has a locked bootloader.
What issues are you reporting, did you manage to gain root?
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when trying to root
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i get i've tried the pc version and the apk a few tries i keep getting notifications in the settings it is set to permissive
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Unfortunately you can't install custom recovery on this device. This device has a locked bootloader.
What issues are you reporting, did you manage to gain root?
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i keep getting stuck on this : https://s4.postimg.org/mxi70k1vx/Image3.png
figured it out -- it was the pin we just trying super me
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i keep getting stuck on this : https://s4.postimg.org/mxi70k1vx/Image3.png
ok I tried 3 different cords, various lengths, and now no matter what I get this screen only
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You're using the desktop version, please download and use the android English apk:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/kingro...-release/kingroot-5-0-5-android-apk-download/
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Is there an update on this, did anyone achieve root?
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Is there an update on this, did anyone achieve root?
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Hi,
Just update :
used the bootimge via odin works fine.
Installed kingaroot via app root takes a few times.
Superme (legit) brought removes kingaroot and installs super su and binaries then reboots <---- here i lose root again i have to use kingaroot sometimes it auto reboots it self.
My friend also has the same phone do you have skype or telegram so we can chat private
xxmcvapourxx said:
Hi,
Just update :
used the bootimge via odin works fine.
Installed kingaroot via app root takes a few times.
Superme (legit) brought removes kingaroot and installs super su and binaries then reboots <---- here i lose root again i have to use kingaroot sometimes it auto reboots it self.
My friend also has the same phone do you have skype or telegram so we can chat private
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Does it reboot itself as soon as SuperSU me installs supersu? That's probably the reason for root not sticking.
You could try the script below, I have confirmation it still works for the same procedure.
Steps 3 to 12.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ide-how-to-root-tripping-knox-kitkat-t3129484
Obviously use updated apps and don't flash the boot partition.
You will also need to flash the system version of SuperSU not EverRoot.
When you get to step 12, don't flash the firmware.
Disable EverRoot and just flash this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/v2-64-2-66-supersu-mode-t3286120
That should give you permanent root.
Sorry, but I don't use any of those apps you posted.
ashyx said:
Does it reboot itself as soon as SuperSU me installs supersu? That's probably the reason for root not sticking.
You could try the script below, I have confirmation it still works for the same procedure.
Steps 3 to 12.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ide-how-to-root-tripping-knox-kitkat-t3129484
Obviously use updated apps and don't flash the boot partition.
You will also need to flash the system version of SuperSU not EverRoot.
When you get to step 12, don't flash the firmware.
Disable EverRoot and just flash this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/v2-64-2-66-supersu-mode-t3286120
That should give you permanent root.
Sorry, but I don't use any of those apps you posted.
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Yes as soon as super su me installs ask to install binaries ans ask to reboot it will lose root.
I will try the script without flashing firmware
Thank you ill let you know how i get on
ashyx said:
Does it reboot itself as soon as SuperSU me installs supersu? That's probably the reason for root not sticking.
You could try the script below, I have confirmation it still works for the same procedure.
Steps 3 to 12.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ide-how-to-root-tripping-knox-kitkat-t3129484
Obviously use updated apps and don't flash the boot partition.
You will also need to flash the system version of SuperSU not EverRoot.
When you get to step 12, don't flash the firmware.
Disable EverRoot and just flash this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/v2-64-2-66-supersu-mode-t3286120
That should give you permanent root.
Sorry, but I don't use any of those apps you posted.
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My friend done a tutorial what he did on the process when losing root he followed your first guide http://pastebin.com/raw/ZSZExWt6
xxmcvapourxx said:
My friend done a tutorial what he did on the process when losing root he followed your first guide http://pastebin.com/raw/ZSZExWt6
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It's not related to the bootloader, the bootloader is still locked, it's simply an incomplete installation of SuperSU. Probably due to permissions.
Follow the guide posted above and you should be good. I'd also suggest using root package disabler to disable knox.
Hit search in the app and type knox. Disable all knox related files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.rootpackagedisablerfree
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So can anybody confirm where we're up to with this. Has root been achieved? Are we good to post this as a viable root solution?
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So can anybody confirm where we're up to with this. Has root been achieved? Are we good to post this as a viable root solution?
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Hi,
still not rooting perm -- Followed the exact tutorial you have gave us , me and my friend and we both lost root.
stock > odin > kingroot apk > supersu me > flashfire > supersu-sytemmode.2.79 rebooted lost root.
the only way we can do this is not to ever reboot....to keep root
xxmcvapourxx said:
Hi,
still not rooting perm -- Followed the exact tutorial you have gave us , me and my friend and we both lost root.
stock > odin > kingroot apk > supersu me > flashfire > supersu-sytemmode.2.79 rebooted lost root.
the only way we can do this is not to ever reboot....to keep root
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So even when flashing root with Flashfire still losing root? Did you try using the script posted above?
Also could you post a screenshot of Root validator after losing root?
I would also suggest flashing the stock firmware with FLASHFIRE.
Ensure to Uncheck the boot partition and disable EverRoot.
Add the system supersu zip to the install.
It may be remnants of Kingroot causing the issue. Flashing this way will ensure a clean system with just supersu.
Having the same problem
I can't even do the OEM unlock and wondering if Knox is stopping me from doing it. Kingroot gets to about 77% before giving up. Also tried "one click root" and "odin" and a couple of others. Tried to uninstall Knox with many different aps but noway will it let me. I bought this J3 in HongKong and it is full of crap and adds that pop up and cover the whole screen. I have had some negative affects on the phone with all the playing around I've done to the point where when I hold down the buttons (power volume etc) the phone just goes into its first normal boot screen and stays there. Hope I haven't hijacked the thread but thought I may have the same problem as the original thread poster
stanfox said:
I can't even do the OEM unlock and wondering if Knox is stopping me from doing it. Kingroot gets to about 77% before giving up. Also tried "one click root" and "odin" and a couple of others. Tried to uninstall Knox with many different aps but noway will it let me. I bought this J3 in HongKong and it is full of crap and adds that pop up and cover the whole screen. I have had some negative affects on the phone with all the playing around I've done to the point where when I hold down the buttons (power volume etc) the phone just goes into its first normal boot screen and stays there. Hope I haven't hijacked the thread but thought I may have the same problem as the original thread poster
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Why can't you enable OEM unlock? Remove any pin/password from the device first.
ashyx said:
Why can't you enable OEM unlock? Remove any pin/password from the device first.
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I was surprised at first when you directed me to this thread ashyx, the first word I saw was Kingroot and I was sure a dev such as yourself wouldn't use that.
I write against Kingroot all the time. It is information stealing malware that doesn't even give true root, packs PUPs, and sends IMEI and other info to China upon install (check the logcat).
And it's nortoriously hard to get rid of and replace with a different SU. From what I read above, true root hasnt' been achieved yet. Ive used KR a few times in the past, but never again. It used to be easier to replace KingUser w SuperSU. Not so much anymore.
Please folks, Kingroot IS NOT actual root ; please quit posting about it in a true professional developer site.
Ahyx, PM me if you wish. I'd like to work on any methods other than this. I can get the bootloader unlocked from Net 10. But not until having it hooked up w/ lthem for a year. I've already chosen to disconnect this device anyhow because I can't stand using a non-rooted phone. Too bad, it's a good machine. I got a great buy on it. $50US brand new. Same store today $99. WalMart = $120
I just bought an LG G3 for $45. Verizon model, interesting root. I had to downgrade firmware to achieve root. It's TWRPd, and running Dirty Unicorns 10.6, a nice rom, better once I mod it.
Tried the latest RR rom for it. Nougat was cool, but too early, too many bugs.
I've managed to install TWRP - ver twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (for N7) via Odin. Straightforward. Could access recovery, but need now to work out how to deal with encryption in order to make backup. Any help would be appreciated.
We're on our way!
Great job keep us posted
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I've managed to install TWRP - ver twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (for N7) via Odin. Straightforward. Could access recovery, but need now to work out how to deal with encryption in order to make backup. Any help would be appreciated.
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I think you would need a boot.img that disables it. Or you can disable encryption manually and erase all data to keep it disabled.
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I've managed to install TWRP - ver twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (for N7) via Odin. Straightforward. Could access recovery, but need now to work out how to deal with encryption in order to make backup. Any help would be appreciated.
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@jcadduono can help you to have a perfect job about TWRP ...
Ask him on irc ...
Backup failed because /data cannot be mounted, which suggests a mismatch twixt TWRP and device. Decided to push on and try to root. This failed, so that stock firmware had to be installed. I've hacked a number of phones and tabs here, so I was itching to see what could be done with existing N7 mods. Now I know.
It looks as though we need recovery etc specific to FE. Not sure we will have the numbers for it, though. If anyone has any ideas...
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I've managed to install TWRP - ver twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (for N7) via Odin. Straightforward. Could access recovery, but need now to work out how to deal with encryption in order to make backup. Any help would be appreciated.
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Your a brave man for trying this and the first to do so on here so thank you!.
As for the encryption on all the last few sammy devices ive had/have including the original Note 7 once you flash twrp you have to format data in twrp (not wipe mind you...format) to remove encryption.
We also had to then flash a zip to deal with dm verity but now SU does that anyway and also keeps the device decrypted when you reboot.
Id hazard a guess and say if you formatted and flashed SU this might actually work.
Now that we know flashing twrp (which was my main worry) and then odin stock without any issues this just got alot less risky.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
Well I'm traveling now and will give this a go when I return home. Question: does DM Verity and Magic's or SU root require a a Note FR boot image to work or can they simply patch the boot image?
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Your a brave man for trying this and the first to do so on here so thank you!.
As for the encryption on all the last few sammy devices ive had/have including the original Note 7 once you flash twrp you have to format data in twrp (not wipe mind you...format) to remove encryption.
We also had to then flash a zip to deal with dm verity but now SU does that anyway and also keeps the device decrypted when you reboot.
Id hazard a guess and say if you formatted and flashed SU this might actually work.
Now that we know flashing twrp (which was my main worry) and then odin stock without any issues this just got alot less risky.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
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Ah, I followed directions I found on the N7 forum, from which I assumed that SU would do the encryption. This is the first time I have come up against this barrier. I was resigned to possibly not having root, but from what you say I now think we might well manage it.
I've had a number of narrow shaves with various devices, so I felt that I could find my way out of any difficulty I encountered hacking the FE (maybe just fool's luck) . While cortez.i will try it at some stage, I am tempted to dive back in and see what happens.
Incidentally, sammobile didn't have the K variant firmware (may have now). I found it through google on a vietnamese site.
Just found this comprehensive guide to removing dm-verity:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/disable-dm-verity-forced-encryption-galaxy-note-7/
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FE WILL ROOT!
Factory reset is automatic (with less KT bloat, for some reason).
Titanuim can uninstall apps. But Adaway cannot copy edited hosts file. Sdfix cannot release the card: says there are no groups in WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Keep getting a security warning with each reboot from security log agent, but no action on reboot. Hopefully, all this can be sorted.
Finally, TWRP backup successful. Assume for now that it would restore, if needed.
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Posting this separately.
FE WILL ROOT!
Factory reset is automatic (with less KT bloat, for some reason).
Titanuim can uninstall apps. But Adaway cannot copy edited hosts file. Sdfix cannot release the card: says there are no groups in WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Keep getting a security warning with each reboot from security log agent, but no action on reboot. Hopefully, all this can be sorted.
Finally, TWRP backup successful. Assume for now that it would restore, if needed.
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You are THE MAN !!!!
WOOOOOOOOOO
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You are THE MAN !!!!
WOOOOOOOOOO
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I second that!
You shoukd be able to freeze security log agent with TIBU or package disabler pro to get rid of that message
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I second that!
You shoukd be able to freeze security log agent with TIBU or package disabler pro to get rid of that message
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I uninstalled the log agent with Titanium, ripped out all the Knox, still getting that message. I think I'll backup progress so far and restart FE from within the warning message and see what happens...**
Thank you both for the kudos. But some work still to be done. I'm finding some apps won't start - unfortunately some of them important. It's OK for now - I'm not using the FE yet - but need to get some real benefits from root, otherwise it's back to stock with Adhell (tho' I'd say sammy will spike that soon). Maybe folk with more tech xp than I have can work out what's wrong here.
**Restart from within Security boots into Recovery - in this case TWRP. Looks like a response to the decrypted state, and is set off by any root level action. Can we get rid of this?
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Posting this separately.
FE WILL ROOT!
Factory reset is automatic (with less KT bloat, for some reason).
Titanuim can uninstall apps. But Adaway cannot copy edited hosts file. Sdfix cannot release the card: says there are no groups in WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Keep getting a security warning with each reboot from security log agent, but no action on reboot. Hopefully, all this can be sorted.
Finally, TWRP backup successful. Assume for now that it would restore, if needed.
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which root package did you use, Magix or SU and did you have to use no verity disable zip?
EDIT: Nevermind, i'm rooted with SuperSU. have a 4 hour plane ride home so i'll have plenty time to checkout root before i get home..
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which root package did you use, Magix or SU and did you have to use no verity disable zip?
EDIT: Nevermind, i'm rooted with SuperSU. have a 4 hour plane ride home so i'll have plenty time to checkout root before i get home..
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Just curious if Knox is now tripped,by using SU ?
For myself,I'm not too worried about it either way,but,those interested in root may want to know,for future Samsung Pay use/possible resale value loss due to Knox 0x1/etc....
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Just curious if Knox is now tripped,by using SU ?
For myself,I'm not too worried about it either way,but,those interested in root may want to know,for future Samsung Pay use/possible resale value loss due to Knox 0x1/etc....
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Yes sir as soon as you flash twrp its tripped.
And we need twrp for SU so no way around it.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
force70 said:
Yes sir as soon as you flash twrp its tripped.
And we need twrp for SU so no way around it.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
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I figured that much hadn't changed since I last rooted/ROM'd a Samsung device,thanks for confirming. :good:
Again,for myself,it's not much of an issue,I plan on keeping this phone for the long haul (at least 1-2 yrs) & loss of Samsung Pay/Android Pay is of no consequence to me.
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I figured that much hadn't changed since I last rooted/ROM'd a Samsung device,thanks for confirming. :good:
Again,for myself,it's not much of an issue,I plan on keeping this phone for the long haul (at least 1-2 yrs) & loss of Samsung Pay/Android Pay is of no consequence to me.
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Ive never cared about knox either....and this phone I will keep until it dies or I do lol
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Ive never cared about knox either....and this phone I will keep until it dies or I do lol
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LMFAO,let's hope for the former................... :highfive:
so... after renaming SecurityLogAgent.apk from TWRP, i've had no problems running root apps, modifying build.prop, etc. google Adaway Vesion 3.2 and install this version and it will configure hosts files without issue (at least on my device). will continue testing and report findings should things changes. thanks @zamzenos for risking your device to confirm that the Note 7 version of TWRP is working.
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so... after renaming SecurityLogAgent.apk from TWRP, i've had no problems running root apps, modifying build.prop, etc. google Adaway Vesion 3.2 and install this version and it will configure hosts files without issue (at least on my device). will continue testing and report findings should things changes. thanks @zamzenos for risking your device to confirm that the Note 7 version of TWRP is working.
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The Adaway update worked. Thanks for that. I followed the N7 forum guide, except that I formatted data using TWRP, and used SU as advised. I uninstalled the log agent with Titanium (and as much of Knox as I could find). I no longer get security notifications, but something is still being tripped by any root activity. The apps that won't start don't require root, for instance, Adobe Reader, and sms and call log restore apps. I cannot see any common cause here. SDfix (latest version) says it can't find any groups, so can't do its work.
I'll nose around the S7 & 8 forums and see if any of these problems are turning up there (dev on the N7 was seriously interrupted by the problems caused by sammy's battery restrictions).
Here's my Cheat Sheet ! This is the same procedure I used a while back with N910VVRU2CPD1 . I just updated the thread to work with the newer package.
1. Odin SamMobile N910VVRU2BPA1
reboot and factory reset a few times if needed to remove custom icon
2. Odin hsbadr's N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar HERE
3. Unlock with the samsung_unlock_n4-fix PROCESS use SIM card for data. Wi-Fi will not work at this point.
4. Odin twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar Uncheck Auto Reboot, Manually boot into TWRP
5. Odin hsbadr's N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar HERE
6. TWRP BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524, Factory Reset, boot system
7. Use FlashFire to Flash firmware package SamMobile N910VVRU2CQI2
( ! System and Cache only ! )
Your mileage may vary.
Before I install my personal apps I remove as much Verizon, Samsung and Google spyware as possible.
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EDIT: I was able to skip the recommended rooting and unlocking of 5.1.1 and make the jump I described.
I did not do the unlock using Kingroot until step 3 and I did not permanent root with Super Su until step 6.
No matter how you get there the phone has to be on [Firmware] [MM] [6.0.1] [RetEd/DevEd] Safe Upgrade to Marshmallow [N910VVRU2CPD1] then you can use FlashFire.
Hyperlinks are in the text to most of what's needed.
Credit AstonsAndroid I found it HERE
I keep seeing people saying there is a way to just flash TWRP and Magisk and you're done. I'd like to avoid SuperSU and the other root methods if possible. How would that work with your updated guide? Thanks
My main concern is the spyware the guys on Reddit bring up. Not to use kingroot and the like. Was there any resolution to this thread you posted Dr cool? Want to unlock my bootloader and flash the MODest ROM but I want to be able to avoid spyware too. Thanks for your work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...spyware-fix-fixed-lag-wi-fi-problems-t3433839
RootMyNote4Please said:
My main concern is the spyware the guys on Reddit bring up. Not to use kingroot and the like. Was there any resolution to this thread you posted Dr cool? Want to unlock my bootloader and flash the MODest ROM but I want to be able to avoid spyware too. Thanks for your work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...spyware-fix-fixed-lag-wi-fi-problems-t3433839
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I'm not sure if it was spyware or what. but my phone performance better after cleaning out that folder.
Thanks doc. Is that a folder that gets overwritten when you flash a new room?
This says "Continue with sim card data because wifi wont work at this point."
What if we don't have any data right now? Will it still work?
lodilovesmuffins said:
This says "Continue with sim card data because wifi wont work at this point."
What if we don't have any data right now? Will it still work?
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Kingroot needs to connected to root. I never seen it work without a connection. N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar brakes wifi but you get it back with N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar, I dont know why. It just works
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Thanks doc. Is that a folder that gets overwritten when you flash a new room?
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My best guess now is it's some kind of provisioning issue that is cleaned up. Some of the files deleted you may actually need some day.
does this require the developer version? btw how do i backup
I seem to lose root after I flash CPD1. Still have TWRP though and says developer mode. What could be causing this?
Edit - When I flash stock restore I mean. I get rooted on BPA/CPD and then when I go to the next step I'm losing root and Kingroot says it has no solutions. I must be doing something wrong.
RootMyNote4Please said:
I seem to lose root after I flash CPD1. Still have TWRP though and says developer mode. What could be causing this?
Edit - When I flash stock restore I mean. I get rooted on BPA/CPD and then when I go to the next step I'm losing root and Kingroot says it has no solutions. I must be doing something wrong.
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As long as you have TWRP installed still you are in good shape. At that point, you could either flash (through TWRP) SuperSu or magisk (on certain kernels magisk install errors out in twrp). The main objective is to get the custom recovery (twrp) installed on the 6.0.1 bootloader and once that's done it's just a matter of flashing your preferred rooting method or flashing a rom that has root included.
You can use an app like this to check your bootloader to make sure it's the right one.
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As long as you have TWRP installed still you are in good shape. At that point, you could either flash (through TWRP) SuperSu or magisk (on certain kernels magisk install errors out in twrp). The main objective is to get the custom recovery (twrp) installed on the 6.0.1 bootloader and once that's done it's just a matter of flashing your preferred rooting method or flashing a rom that has root included.
You can use an app like this to check your bootloader to make sure it's the right one.
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That's weird. I flashed SuperSU but it didn't show up in the apps and when I tried to use Flashfire it said I didn't have root.
Got there. SuperSU had an error message when I tried to install it the 1st time after flashing full system. So I rebooted and installed again. Now Flashfire crashes and won't open. Switched to Flashify and it seems to work ok.
Edit - Stuck here for now. Flashify can't seem to find the CQI2 file and I still haven't been able to get Flashfire to work. Tried an older version and still crashes when it checks to see if I have the pro version or not.
In case someone else has the same problem with Flashfire, it's because the program expired April 1st, 2018. Turn the date back on your phone and it will load.
Finally completed it!!!
Ok, so the things I learned from my trials and errors.
1) DON'T flash the kernal and SU after you root with the N4 fix. I did this the 1st 15 times and could never get Flashfire to work later on. So skip all of the stuff in that post after you flash TWRP. Then flash the next firmware step.
2) Uncheck auto time and date on your phone and roll it back to before 4/1/18 to get Flashfire to work.
I'm sure there are some more things and I'll add whatever else I think can help the next guy along. Good luck! And thanks for the guide doc!
Note: Did the phone icon on your lock screen disappear as well when you were done? The camera is there on the bottom right like normal, but the phone is gone on the bottom left and it displays the charging info there now.
Thanks for this - it was helpful to make clear that in my mind that despite what other guides say, there is no need to unlock a Lollipop bootloader with a Lollipop kernel + ROM first, and that we can boot a Lollipop kernel + ROM with a Marshmallow bootchain and unlock the Marshmallow bootloader from the get-go.
I tracked down the CQI2 full Odin and I made hybrid Odins that get you "rooted on N910VVRU2CQI2" in fewer steps, following hsbadr's file naming scheme:
N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CQI2_FullFirmware.tar.md5: MM CQI2 bootchain/firmware/modem, LL BPA1 ROM/kernel/recovery
N910VVRU2CQI2_StockRestore.tar: MM CQI2 ROM/kernel (no recovery - TWRP isn't overwritten)
These should be fine as drop-in replacements for the files mentioned in steps 2 and 5 of your guide.
Using these obviously means that you are unlocking the CQI2 aboot instead of the CPD1 aboot in step 3 while temprooted, and - importantly - step 7 is unnecessary to get to a CQI2 ROM, which is good because Flashfire is now expired :3
I doubt there's much of a real benefit to being on the newer aboot, but hey, why not.
Hey, no one answered my question from a while ago. So I'll ask again, does this require the developer version of the Note 4?
lodilovesmuffins said:
Hey, no one answered my question from a while ago. So I'll ask again, does this require the developer version of the Note 4?
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No, this will work with both versions of the verizon note 4.
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No, this will work with both versions of the verizon note 4.
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Ok, thank you very much. I'll try and root my phone with this tutorial now.
Please help!!!!
I followed this link because its supposed to be a way to downgrade from 6.1.0 to 5.1.1 so I can unlock boot loader. However, these instructions make no sense to me. Can someone PLEASE help me. I've been searching and searching for a way to root my note 4 (N910VVRS2CQA1) and can't seem to find a way. I've never done this before so I'm pretty clueless. When I read these instructions, I just don't understand what I'm supposed to be doing. A lot of this tech lingo means nothing to me unfortunately. I'm starting to thing I should just give up the idea of rooting this Note 4 that's getting slower and slower and just get a new one. I don't really want to though bc I love the fact that you can replace the battery. It'd be much easier to just root and upgrade.....well, easier if I actually knew how.
Ok, I have rooted Galaxy S4s and 5s, usually the T-Mobile versions. I just ordered a used SM-G950F off ebay. It did not say if it was Nougat or Oreo.
Been searching, and have not found my answer, so I hope someone might be able to send me a link or advise me.
Want a rooted S8. Stock rom would be ok, but I would prefer custom down the road.
This is how I have been rooting the S4s and 5s
Put SuperSU zip on phone.
Then flash TWRP from Oden and not let it reboot. Do a battery pull, and then start the phone to recovery, then flash the SuperSU from TWRP.
Can I do this with the S8 ? (SM-G950F)
Thanks!
Come on you gurus, just take 1 minute and help me out ..... ffs
or maybe I posted the question in the wrong place, or your bored with the question.
I was a mod on another type of forum, I posted a sticky ... you dumb asses
ctbale said:
Ok, I have rooted Galaxy S4s and 5s, usually the T-Mobile versions. I just ordered a used SM-G950F off ebay. It did not say if it was Nougat or Oreo.
Been searching, and have not found my answer, so I hope someone might be able to send me a link or advise me.
Want a rooted S8. Stock rom would be ok, but I would prefer custom down the road.
This is how I have been rooting the S4s and 5s
Put SuperSU zip on phone.
Then flash TWRP from Oden and not let it reboot. Do a battery pull, and then start the phone to recovery, then flash the SuperSU from TWRP.
Can I do this with the S8 ? (SM-G950F)
Thanks!
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There's literally dozens of guides on how to root the G950F. Come on you guru, do a Google search for one minute and help yourself out.
DAViiD__ said:
There's literally dozens of guides on how to root the G950F. Come on you guru, do a Google search for one minute and help yourself out.
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I think I just set the hook ......
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I think I just set the hook ......
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But seriously, I heard about a bootloader, (version 2?) that if I try to flash twrp might brick my phone. Have not actually pulled the trigger on buying a SM-G950F yet, but want to know if I can attain root on this device if its on android V8.0
I did try searching, but it just sits there with no results no matter what I put in the field. Might be because I am in Alaska and my internet SUCKS!
I am at the point I would pay someone like $20 via paypal if they know what they are doing and they want to give me Tech Support
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But seriously, I heard about a bootloader, (version 2?) that if I try to flash twrp might brick my phone. Have not actually pulled the trigger on buying a SM-G950F yet, but want to know if I can attain root on this device if its on android V8.0
I did try searching, but it just sits there with no results no matter what I put in the field. Might be because I am in Alaska and my internet SUCKS!
I am at the point I would pay someone like $20 via paypal if they know what they are doing and they want to give me Tech Support
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The process I've followed is as follows.
Now please take into account that I flash twrp and part of that process is that data partition needs to be formatted, so make sure anything that's needed back it up.
Have a look at some roms, download one to your memory card.
Flash twrp via Odin, you will need to wipe data in twrp and return to twrp.
Flash the Rom in twrp as normal.
Now if you want just root, flashing cf-autoroot via Odin is the of other choice, flashing magisk or supersu will involve twrp so like I said earlier you'll end up wiping data.
Hope this helps in some sort of way
Thanks! I have been searching for hours in my free time to see if I can do this. I just read in a few threads that if the phone is on Oreo it would have a locked bootloader. I went thru that helping my buddy root his ATT 337 S4. Almost bricked his phone.
I will be starting with a new phone, dont care about tripping knox. Just want root so I can use titanium backup to freeze/uninstall any of the bloat. I would get a costom rom after root eventually.
I will get a SH-G950F ordered. I just didnt want to get the phone and not be able to root. Almost ordered The SH-G950U and its got snapdragon, and I read thats not the best version if I have a choice.
I love my rooted S4 but its kind a turtle so need to move forward.
Thanks So much for your help sofir786 !!!!!
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The process I've followed is as follows.
Now please take into account that I flash twrp and part of that process is that data partition needs to be formatted, so make sure anything that's needed back it up.
Have a look at some roms, download one to your memory card.
Flash twrp via Odin, you will need to wipe data in twrp and return to twrp.
Flash the Rom in twrp as normal.
Now if you want just root, flashing cf-autoroot via Odin is the of other choice, flashing magisk or supersu will involve twrp so like I said earlier you'll end up wiping data.
Hope this helps in some sort of way
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Mrmezz
I rooted my s8 G950F on oreo with twrp magisk and dm verity. If u dont wipe data and flash dm verity after twrp your phone will boot sayin we cannot verify the integrity of this device please restart. I cant mind the ecact process i followed but it was onli them 3 i flashed