Is it possible to root Tab A SM-P580? - Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Questions & Answers

So as the title says, it is possible to root the Samsung Tab A SM-P580?
My reason for wanting to root is so that I can mount the SD card as internal storage and I can't find much regarding it other than using apps like app2sd which just isn't good enough sadly.
In an ideal world I'd like to get a custom rom like lineage running on the tablet but I need full s-pen functionality.
My Tab A is running android 8.1.0, which I think means I can't root?
Please help.
Thanks

Patch the boot.img file

antoine62 said:
Patch the boot.img file
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i also got the sm-p580 running android 8.1. how does one go about patching the boot.img file to get root? the rooting of this particlular tablet back when it was on android 7 does not work no more. nor does twrp

tony950 said:
i also got the sm-p580 running android 8.1. how does one go about patching the boot.img file to get root? the rooting of this particlular tablet back when it was on android 7 does not work no more. nor does twrp
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It still works, but you need to downgrade to Android Nougat 7 then you can root it with TWRP. You cannot root Oreo because TWRP is bugged with a black graphics line screen (looks like a damaged screen).

ya im aware that root still works on android 7. i was wondering about a working root solution for android 8.1

tony950 said:
ya im aware that root still works on android 7. i was wondering about a working root solution for android 8.1
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If you only need root (no TWRP), you can simply follow the instructions which have been posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78373937&postcount=2
I've used the method to root my P580 on 8.1 and it works without any issues.

cyyy said:
If you only need root (no TWRP), you can simply follow the instructions which have been posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78373937&postcount=2
I've used the method to root my P580 on 8.1 and it works without any issues.
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can confirm this works

artaeun said:
can confirm this works
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Call me an idiot but I'm going to ask... Will doing this allow me to use my SD card as internal storage? Thank you.

JR1979 said:
Call me an idiot but I'm going to ask... Will doing this allow me to use my SD card as internal storage? Thank you.
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You could use app2sd, but installing app to sd is a REALLY bad idea because sd card can corrupt easily, you can lose all of your data in every app that is on the sd.
But yes, if you want to take the risk, it will works, if you are rooted

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how to root a uk version g1 build crc37 ???

hi ive been looking round how to root my g1 and had no conformation if the UK version g1 are different to root than the US.
can some give me some clarification on how to root them.
thanks in advance
i am a us g1 users so i might be incorrect but i believe that you need to use rc9 or a gold card. if it is rc9, the rest of the method is the same just a different .nbh
porkky said:
hi ive been looking round how to root my g1
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No, you didn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Afirejar said:
No, you didn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
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Hey I’m having some trouble getting to grips with rooting too; there is quite a lot of information (some of it contradictory or at least inconsistent) for someone new like myself to take in. I consider myself pretty tech savvy but my G1 is uninsured and I’m frankly terrified of bricking it as I’ve got a year left on my contract to pay.
Anyway my point being...the guide your pointing to is specifically tailored to US models as are most guides on the net it’s very hard to find anything definitive about rooting the UK models with regard to SPL and Radio, etc. Also, given that this stuff moves soo quickly (which is an amazing testament to the hard work that all the devs and everyone else involved puts in, thank you!) it’s hard to catch up on everything and understand what exactly to do.
One click root works fine on crc37 uk phones ive rooted a couple now just follow the usual instructions, there's little danger of anything getting bricked if you arent touching radio which you dont need to do to load CM using the one click root app
http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/
seaweeduk said:
One click root works fine on crc37 uk phones ive rooted a couple now just follow the usual instructions, there's little danger of anything getting bricked if you arent touching radio which you dont need to do to load CM using the one click root app
http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/
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I'm a little confused with all this too.
I've been to that blog and that seems simple enough.
It should work on this right? -
firmware - 1.5
kernel - 2.6.27 [email protected] #1
Build Number - CRC 1
Now, this means by phone is rooted, (Basically giving me sys admin rather than root user?)
Which in turn means I can install custom ROM images? Is there anything else this allows me to do?
And is all this permement? Or will it go back to the original ROM on the hardware when I hard reboot?
Sorry for all the questions, I got my phone today .
That's an original and most up to date UK version, so no you're not rooted. Easiest way is the one-click root, just install, put rom on SD card, run prog, reboot, flash (Read full instructions though).
Having root enables you to have full access, so you can do whatever you like from terminal and applications which require special permissions to run can, some cool stuff can only be done with root.
AdamPI said:
That's an original and most up to date UK version, so no you're not rooted. Easiest way is the one-click root, just install, put rom on SD card, run prog, reboot, flash (Read full instructions though).
Having root enables you to have full access, so you can do whatever you like from terminal and applications which require special permissions to run can, some cool stuff can only be done with root.
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Thanks for the quick reply and I'm not trying to Hijack the thread, (But the OP will probably want to know this too), once I've rooted and installed the new ROM from the boot menu loader thing, how do I go about formatting my SD card to ex2?
I'm looking at this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535232
But in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204 CM himself says not to install APPS2SD. Can you do the format from inside that ROM or does it do it automatically for you?
Yeah cyanogen roms already contain their own method of app2sd, so trying to use another method on top just screws things up.
All you need to do is partition the card, then when you reboot it will see the partition, move your current stuff over and be good to go.
Follow this guide for partitioning from recovery console: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=534714

[Thor] Downgrade From 4.5.2 to 3.2.3

Amazon is downgrading my device to 3.2.3 after a lengthy live chat. Any requests for the downgrade file?
Edit: My device actually got downgraded to 3.2.8. Oh well, it's rootable with Towelroot, /cache/recovery is attached.
You miss the most important thing... the downgrade binary...
veaceslav said:
You miss the most important thing... the downgrade binary...
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I couldn't get it, the binary was deleted immediately after flashing.
Could That File Be Undeleted ?
bmccoy11 said:
I couldn't get it, the binary was deleted immediately after flashing.
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Would it be possible to undelete this file immediately after the delete using a previously installed utility like EaseUS Android Data Recovery ?
reggie9 said:
Would it be possible to undelete this file immediately after the delete using a previously installed utility like EaseUS Android Data Recovery ?
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I'll try!
That file was probably in the top level of the Internal Storage folder. Also there may be better tools than that available.
I noticed when I downloaded the 3.2.5 bin file from Amazon's website and placed into my internal storage folder. When I tried to apply the update, it complained and said the update was older than the 4.5.2 (ugh) I currently have installed. When I looked again the file was gone. SO maybe the way to solve this is to undelete this file. Will try some more this evening. Good luck.
Could Not Be So Easy
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I'll try!
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So far have not been able to find anything to successfully undelete files. Looks like they are move to a secure folder and deleted. I'm going to learn more about this. One thing I found is that you can view the entire files system with WIFI File Explorer. Anyone been able to SSH into Kindle Fire HDX 3rd Gen 7 with 13.4.5.2?
reggie9 said:
So far have not been able to find anything to successfully undelete files. Looks like they are move to a secure folder and deleted. I'm going to learn more about this. One thing I found is that you can view the entire files system with WIFI File Explorer. Anyone been able to SSH into Kindle Fire HDX 3rd Gen 7 with 13.4.5.2?
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OTA downloads are stored in /cache. Obviously you won't be able to recover anything.
Also, SSH access is the equivalent of running adb shell.
EncryptedCurse said:
OTA downloads are stored in /cache. Obviously you won't be able to recover anything.
Also, SSH access is the equivalent of running adb shell.
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That's what I thought. Anyway, there is no way to downgrade to any version below 3.2.8 when running version 3.2.7 or above without tripping the eFuse and bricking your device, so I'm SOL until another exploit is found... At least 3.2.8 is rootable.
I just got mine rolled back to 3.2.8 too, today.
Does that mean that I cannot install a custom rom now as this 3.2.8 version will not allow subsequent downgrade?
johim said:
I just got mine rolled back to 3.2.8 too, today.
Does that mean that I cannot install a custom rom now as this 3.2.8 version will not allow subsequent downgrade?
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No, you can root it with Towelroot but you won't be able to install any custom recovery or ROMs until another exploit is found. I believe 3.2.8 uses the same bootloader as 4.5.2, which is why you're able to downgrade to 3.2.8 but nothing lower than that.
bmccoy11 said:
No, you can root it with Towelroot but you won't be able to install any custom recovery or ROMs until another exploit is found. I believe 3.2.8 uses the same bootloader as 4.5.2, which is why you're able to downgrade to 3.2.8 but nothing lower than that.
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Do you think amazon can downgrade further?
johim said:
Do you think amazon can downgrade further?
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No, they won't be able to downgrade it either without tripping the eFuse.
bmccoy11 said:
No, you can root it with Towelroot but you won't be able to install any custom recovery or ROMs until another exploit is found. I believe 3.2.8 uses the same bootloader as 4.5.2, which is why you're able to downgrade to 3.2.8 but nothing lower than that.
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No, they won't be able to downgrade it either without tripping the eFuse.
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I understand... Btw, i saw a member that wrote about his kindle.. It was 4.x and they rolled back to 3.2.5....
Also, have you tried the xposed framework for hdx? I just want to enable wallpapers but couldn't find any other way to achieve this.
What did you used to install gapps?
johim said:
I understand... Btw, i saw a member that wrote about his kindle.. It was 4.x and they rolled back to 3.2.5....
Also, have you tried the xposed framework for hdx? I just want to enable wallpapers but couldn't find any other way to achieve this.
What did you used to install gapps?
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Xposed Framework works fine on 3.2.8.
Follow this thread to get Gapps working: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
Amazon support said it would be impossible to downgrade below 3.2.8.
bmccoy11 said:
Xposed Framework works fine on 3.2.8.
Follow this thread to get Gapps working: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
Amazon support said it would be impossible to downgrade below 3.2.8.
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"Amazon support" isn't one person. The representative you talked with may claim that it's impossible (as do many others), but it does not mean that it's a uniform response; it all depends on who you talk to. From what I've read and experienced firsthand, it is well within their power to do so.
Amazon is most likely well aware of the flaws in their software, so it's obviously protocol to downgrade the customer to a patched firmware.
Hmm.. Rootrd, and installed xposed. Wallpapers in launchers still don't work... Any idea?
johim said:
Hmm.. Rootrd, and installed xposed. Wallpapers in launchers still don't work... Any idea?
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Try this: https://kindlecooltricks.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/change-kindle-fire-wallpaper-without-rooting/

Root E5823 on marshmallow

For those who didn't know already: yes, there's a way to root Z5 compact with MM. Bootloader needs to be unlocked.
(1) Install Marshmallow. I did it with flashtool. (I used E5823_32.1.A.1.163_1299-0270_R7C)
--> Clean install, if not, you'll get Google Play Store and Google Play Service to be forced to close.
(2) Install another kernel over here. It's AndroPlus kernel, and I choose the latest version (v20).
--> extract boot.img
-->> (in fastboot mode: power down + press vol up + insert USB) fastboot flash boot boot.img
Edit 20/03/2016: Don't use this version of TWRP. It won't work.
(3) Install TWRP over here, like found in this threat. It's TWRP 3.0.0
--> rename recovery.img
-->> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(4) Flash SuperSU like you can find here. I flashed v2.65
You can reboot, your Z5 compact will be on Android 6.0 with Root Access.
By the way, read this before you try to install Xposed.
It's possible to install Xposed. I used v80-sdk23-arm64.zip (framework to flash) and XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk as installer.
thanks for the summary. It might be worth mentioning that there's a way to keep the DRM functionalities with unlocked bootloader, even when the keys are erased. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383
Didn't try it for myself, but according to the replys, it looks very promising.
Won't hurt you to mention its for Unlocked Bootloader (UB)...
Thanks for the guide, I'll try this once I get home.
E: Clean install means I should wipe my userdata?
bubimir13 said:
Won't hurt you to mention its for Unlocked Bootloader (UB)...
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You're 100% right. I didn't think about that, because my bootloader was already unlocked.
Kallu609 said:
Thanks for the guide, I'll try this once I get home.
E: Clean install means I should wipe my userdata?
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Clean install = you need to wipe userdata (not SD card)
Dirty install = you flash new ROM without changing existing userdata.
So indeed, you need to start on a blank canvas and reinstall your apps.
--> If you're using a password manager, like LastPass or something else, it's way easier to start off from a clean system. If you're not using a password manager yet, maybe it's time to reconsider using one.
for me a big point to mention here: sdcard is not workin gat the moment..
so you do have to place all things you need to flash on internal storage.
youvedone said:
for me a big point to mention here: sdcard is not workin gat the moment..
so you do have to place all things you need to flash on internal storage.
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Weird...
For me, having root access didn't change anything to SD card performance. Which means (for me):
- no problem to install/flash SuperSU using my external SD card.
- no difference after root was installed. I still can flash anything from SD Card.
does it have to be E5823_32.1.A.1.163_1299-0270_R7C?
I'm currently on 32.1.A.1.163_1298_7782_R9C.
should i flash the R7C one?
youvedone said:
for me a big point to mention here: sdcard is not workin gat the moment..
so you do have to place all things you need to flash on internal storage.
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Helleren said:
does it have to be E5823_32.1.A.1.163_1299-0270_R7C?
I'm currently on 32.1.A.1.163_1298_7782_R9C.
should i flash the R7C one?
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I only wanted to share the way *I* did it. (because different people mentioned there's no root for Z5C)
I guess it will work with any E5823_32.1.A.* and. it. could also work with other/newer kernels/TWRP/superSU... but I didn't test anything else than this device and this setup. + I know for me it didn't work with TWRP 2.8.7.
toxic_garden said:
thanks for the summary. It might be worth mentioning that there's a way to keep the DRM functionalities with unlocked bootloader, even when the keys are erased. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383
Didn't try it for myself, but according to the replys, it looks very promising.
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The solution to restore drm functions is already included in the Andropluskernel
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youvedone said:
for me a big point to mention here: sdcard is not workin gat the moment..
so you do have to place all things you need to flash on internal storage.
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For me sdcard is working normally under Marshmallow, but can't be mounted in TWRP
--jenana-- said:
I only wanted to share the way *I* did it. (because different people mentioned there's no root for Z5C)
I guess it will work with any E5823_32.1.A.* and. it. could also work with other/newer kernels/TWRP/superSU... but I didn't test anything else than this device and this setup. + I know for me it didn't work with TWRP 2.8.7.
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Allright,I'll give it a go with the Nordic combined firmware.
Has anybody tried to encrypt after rooting?
Anybody knows if this could work on a E5803 model?
Sent from my E5803 using Tapatalk
I don't really understand the Kernel stuff. But would this just be a workaround to get root for now?
Is it stable?
Would you recommend waiting for a future release?
Thanks!
vibo2013 said:
The solution to restore drm functions is already included in the Andropluskernel
Hang on.... so do i have to follow the guide to update the drm functions or you saying the kernel already has this built in? as in all i need to do is flash the kernel and rom
And can i backup my TA like on the z1c.
Thanks
kam
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do_salah said:
vibo2013 said:
The solution to restore drm functions is already included in the Andropluskernel
Hang on.... so do i have to follow the guide to update the drm functions or you saying the kernel already has this built in? as in all i need to do is flash the kernel and rom
And can i backup my TA like on the z1c.
Thanks
kam
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"...Added DRM functions restore patch (thanks tobias.waldvogel)
--This is just a fallback and you have to delete contents of /data/credmgr to enable restore patch...."
Thats what the Changelog on the Androplus Kernel Website says
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For me scared is working to! I also did not wipe my user data. I just flashed the german vodafone firmware over my existing LP 5.0.2 using flashtool, which kept all my apps. The rest was done as described in the first post. The only app which caused trouble was spotify, I just reinstalled it and everything was fine ...
kevinwu128 said:
I don't really understand the Kernel stuff. But would this just be a workaround to get root for now?
Is it stable?
Would you recommend waiting for a future release?
Thanks!
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No, nothing about this is stable.
-- Dirty flash of MM could mean that certain apps or parts of the system become unstable.
-- TWRP 3.0 is only released a few days ago. Could contain bugs, who knows...
-- AndroPlus kernel is work in progress. Literally "status: testing". And for more info about that kernel, you can always read/ask in that threat (I don't know the ins and outs of kernels at all)
-- Xposed + it's modules: all work in progress. Some could be stable, some could be buggy.
For now, this is a way to get root. Maybe other developers come with different methods to root, maybe not. But getting root access means: f*ck*ng around with your system on the deepest possible level and breaking some "stability" sony intended to give us. If you would like to take advantage of what root access can give you: give it a try. If you're afraid to break anything: stay away from it or be prepared that you'll have to start over from scratch.
Yes forgot that to clear. Sdcard is working in running system, but not in twrp. Thats no big deal, only nice to know...
And I've tried it german customied did work.. Schud not make any difference as long as it the same version number...
Drm restoration I couldnt check until now.
Nice that I now can restore my app data with titanium backup
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Weird...
For me, having root access didn't change anything to SD card performance. Which means (for me):
- no problem to install/flash SuperSU using my external SD card.
- no difference after root was installed. I still can flash anything from SD Card.
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I'll think I have to try again. Perhaps the first boot something was going wrong.. But I couldn't access sdcard and flash supersu from the card with twrp. SoI booted, copied supersu to internal "sdcard" and from there it worked.. I also tried to mount sdcard.. No reaction (but also only at first boot)
--jenana-- said:
No, nothing about this is stable.
-- Dirty flash of MM could mean that certain apps or parts of the system become unstable.
-- TWRP 3.0 is only released a few days ago. Could contain bugs, who knows...
-- AndroPlus kernel is work in progress. Literally "status: testing". And for more info about that kernel, you can always read/ask in that threat (I don't know the ins and outs of kernels at all)
-- Xposed + it's modules: all work in progress. Some could be stable, some could be buggy.
For now, this is a way to get root. Maybe other developers come with different methods to root, maybe not. But getting root access means: f*ck*ng around with your system on the deepest possible level and breaking some "stability" sony intended to give us. If you would like to take advantage of what root access can give you: give it a try. If you're afraid to break anything: stay away from it or be prepared that you'll have to start over from scratch.
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Thanks for the reply, i can't stand lollipop anymore so i'll give it a try ! I'll update once done!

Help rooting SM-G900V on 6.0.1

Hi, first, I am pretty new to rooting, yet I have done similar things on other devices. Second, here is the info on my android phone:
Samsung galaxy S5 model SM-G900V
Android Version 6.0.1
EMMC: 11xx...
it is a verizon phone so I'm pretty sure the bootloader is locked, and the latest towelroot throws the "this phone isn't currently supported" error on any of the modstrings I use, as well.
I am looking for some more direction on how to root this phone, and would like some help.
TimX24968B said:
Hi, first, I am pretty new to rooting, yet I have done similar things on other devices. Second, here is the info on my android phone:
Samsung galaxy S5 model SM-G900V
Android Version 6.0.1
EMMC: 11xx...
it is a verizon phone so I'm pretty sure the bootloader is locked, and the latest towelroot throws the "this phone isn't currently supported" error on any of the modstrings I use, as well.
I am looking for some more direction on how to root this phone, and would like some help.
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You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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hmm, wondering if any other new verizon android phones will be rootable since I am available for an upgrade
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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I got mine into a 4.4.2 rom and it was successfully rooted w busybox, but I can't install the SU binary or activate safestrap since it seems like I need one to get the other. is there a way around that?
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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Also, I have seen sites claim things like you can root it, such as the one below:
androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon.html
(had to edit out the www. part of the link)
however, they all require doing stuff with odin, and I am still concerned about files being lost.
Trying to get more info on this, I would appreciate any and all help.
TimX24968B said:
Also, I have seen sites claim things like you can root it, such as the one below:
androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon.html
(had to edit out the www. part of the link)
however, they all require doing stuff with odin, and I am still concerned about files being lost.
Trying to get more info on this, I would appreciate any and all help.
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I find it highly suspicious that this method hasn't been trumpeted here on xda. The broken english doesn't ease my suspicion, either. Personally, I would want to have a disposable phone on hand to try it out, since it hasn't been vetted here first.
Before you do anything, read through the guide linked in my sig to get yourself familiar with the process. If you decide to tackle it, let us know how it turns out.
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I find it highly suspicious that this method hasn't been trumpeted here on xda. The broken english doesn't ease my suspicion, either. Personally, I would want to have a disposable phone on hand to try it out, since it hasn't been vetted here first.
Before you do anything, read through the guide linked in my sig to get yourself familiar with the process. If you decide to tackle it, let us know how it turns out.
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yea I know it seemed suspicious, so I didn't want to try it. However, would you happen to know of any newer androids that can be rooted, particularly verizon ones? I saw the guide but I don't think I can downgrade since I'm on verizon and 6.0.1, and I'm still afraid of losing my data if I do. Thanks for the help.
You can root that phone, there is a guide in the general section: [GUIDE] Root, Bootloader Unlocks, and More!
Look at the cid 11 section. It will erase all of your data though and downgrade you to lolipop. I used that guide on a marshmellow cid 11 Verizon S5 recently and it worked just fine.
Sadly, the bootloader of cid 11 Verizon S5s are still locked. I dont think there is a way yet to root Verizon S5s with cid 11 without losing your data.
Thanks for letting me know! How would I go about backing up my data for this kind of task, in that case? I am pretty sure I do not use verizons cloud services, but i do use their app for messaging.
As long as I can get root access so i can free up some space on my phone and possibly do other stuff in the future as well, it would be great if theres a way to back everything up aside from just copying the whole sd card, particularly things like contacts and text messages in that verizon app. Im fine being on lolipop, and if i can back up my data, i do have my escape method of just ditching this phone and using my upgrade.
Second question: what would be a newer verizon phone that would be rootable on the latest android?
I didn't need the data when I rooted the S5 I had, so I didnt back anything up.
There should be various apps on google play you can use to backup your text messages and contacts. You can manually backup any pictures and other media to a pc or something. I dont think there is much you can do to save your app data without root already. You can probably look up the save loactions of some of your apps and manually backup those.
I dont keep up with phone releases, so I cant reccomend anything.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Ammalin said:
You can root that phone, there is a guide in the general section: [GUIDE] Root, Bootloader Unlocks, and More!
Look at the cid 11 section. It will erase all of your data though and downgrade you to lolipop. I used that guide on a marshmellow cid 11 Verizon S5 recently and it worked just fine.
Sadly, the bootloader of cid 11 Verizon S5s are still locked. I dont think there is a way yet to root Verizon S5s with cid 11 without losing your data.
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The problem here is the understanding of the word ROOT, those instructions allow you to do stuff to you cid11 s5's yes, however, if you install the LL stuff then yes you can achive root, or even flash an LL rom that already has root, if you install the MM stuff YOU CANNOT and WILL NOT achieve ROOT. There is NO root exploit or method for 6.0.1 What you will be able to do after puting the MM stuff in there is be able to flash a small file and access safestrap to flash whatever zips or things (within context) that you might need, but this will be needed everytime you want to access safestrap. You will also need to flash another file once in safestrap to correctly exit. It Will NOT EVER give you root in MM. But with this you can flash a debloat script and even an add block to make your phone more usable to you. (All of which is explained in detail in the MM section of that thread).
tong6998 said:
The problem here is the understanding of the word ROOT, those instructions allow you to do stuff to you cid11 s5's yes, however, if you install the LL stuff then yes you can achive root, or even flash an LL rom that already has root, if you install the MM stuff YOU CANNOT and WILL NOT achieve ROOT. There is NO root exploit or method for 6.0.1 What you will be able to do after puting the MM stuff in there is be able to flash a small file and access safestrap to flash whatever zips or things (within context) that you might need, but this will be needed everytime you want to access safestrap. You will also need to flash another file once in safestrap to correctly exit. It Will NOT EVER give you root in MM. But with this you can flash a debloat script and even an add block to make your phone more usable to you. (All of which is explained in detail in the MM section of that thread).
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I never said he could have root on marshmellow. Sorry if that was confusing as I never said it exactly. The linked guide says no root on marshmellow in bold near the top. Just wanted to let the OP know he could get root on the phone in some way at least.
To all:
I'm perfectly fine with downgrading. It was just the issue with backing up data which was holding me back there. However, I am still looking into doing this and appreciate the help. I think all I would need now is to know if anyone knows if there is any relatively new verizon phone that could be rooted out of box. Thanks.
If you know little about rooting, I will advice you to read more information about sm-g900v marshmallow root, like rooting with one click rooting software, just try their free trail and see if you can accept. Android Root from RenewAndroid has help me to solve this similar issue before, my device is Samsung S6.
tong6998 said:
The problem here is the understanding of the word ROOT, those instructions allow you to do stuff to you cid11 s5's yes, however, if you install the LL stuff then yes you can achive root, or even flash an LL rom that already has root, if you install the MM stuff YOU CANNOT and WILL NOT achieve ROOT. There is NO root exploit or method for 6.0.1 What you will be able to do after puting the MM stuff in there is be able to flash a small file and access safestrap to flash whatever zips or things (within context) that you might need, but this will be needed everytime you want to access safestrap. You will also need to flash another file once in safestrap to correctly exit. It Will NOT EVER give you root in MM. But with this you can flash a debloat script and even an add block to make your phone more usable to you. (All of which is explained in detail in the MM section of that thread).
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If you compile the Greyhat Root Console for the S5 Device and use a 6.0.1 ROM still exploitable by dirtycow, there is a chance you may be able to adjust the sepolicy on your device enough, or setup supersu manually. I have yet to try this on my MM G900V. But the code is there. It is just down to the device specific commands to run.
People say dirtycow is a tethered/temporal root that only lasts until you reboot the device, but that isn't always the case if you run the right commands in the right order, or have an APP that sets up the temporal root after boot has completed automatically.
Delgoth said:
If you compile the Greyhat Root Console for the S5 Device and use a 6.0.1 ROM still exploitable by dirtycow, there is a chance you may be able to adjust the sepolicy on your device enough, or setup supersu manually. I have yet to try this on my MM G900V. But the code is there. It is just down to the device specific commands to run.
People say dirtycow is a tethered/temporal root that only lasts until you reboot the device, but that isn't always the case if you run the right commands in the right order, or have an APP that sets up the temporal root after boot has completed automatically.
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My biggest gripe is the native emulated disk-space....I have had LL PB1 rooted on 900V S5 (CID 11) for sometime. But even with de-bloat, tons of lockups, freezing, constantly wiping cache, was hoping a move to MM (with root, hadn't checked in a while hoping bootloader was solved...) would be the savior....
Alas, it seems PB1 rooted is still the way to go as I have an additional "APPS" EXT FORMATTED partition mounted for apps that behave on it...and use APPS2SD and soft-links to keep storage balanced...but it's still a pain...
Now I have that same question, what is panacea?
If I have to get a new phone (pay exorbitant retail price or some "bargain" on ebay) which is the best root-able/boot-load-able or allows for miniSD expansion (hate the finite XXGB storage ever dictates) with space that can all be recognized for Apps+....
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Col. P.
Adopting MM...
c0lp4nik said:
My biggest gripe is the native emulated disk-space....I have had LL PB1 rooted on 900V S5 (CID 11) for sometime. But even with de-bloat, tons of lockups, freezing, constantly wiping cache, was hoping a move to MM (with root, hadn't checked in a while hoping bootloader was solved...) would be the savior....
Alas, it seems PB1 rooted is still the way to go as I have an additional "APPS" EXT FORMATTED partition mounted for apps that behave on it...and use APPS2SD and soft-links to keep storage balanced...but it's still a pain...
Now I have that same question, what is panacea?
If I have to get a new phone (pay exorbitant retail price or some "bargain" on ebay) which is the best root-able/boot-load-able or allows for miniSD expansion (hate the finite XXGB storage ever dictates) with space that can all be recognized for Apps+....
Replies bc or otherwise welcome
Col. P.
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I stand corrected... I now see *Storage Adoption* as part of MM, that could be the ticket for me! Obviously it formats the whole SD as EXT format...which is no big deal for me...at that point, since MM is un-rootable....do I take the leap? Will it really improve the S5?
Thanks for listening!
C0l. P.
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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Is it possible to go back to Lollypop version from 6.1
Billy7891 said:
Is it possible to go back to Lollypop version from 6.1
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Yes
how can you that be done .It is my understanding that downgrades would be blocked. Is there another way?

Audio not working after root

Hi there,
I recently rooted my phone. I figured out various bugs and I thought everything seemed to be working fine. However, the audio doesn't seem to be working now. I've checked all the relevant settings I can find that might be a cause (the voice recorder won't work either) - but I think it must be related to the root process. In a PC I would know how to fix it- in phone I don't know. Has anyone encountered this before? any suggested solutions?
Thanks
Monkeyfuzzle said:
Hi there,
I recently rooted my phone. I figured out various bugs and I thought everything seemed to be working fine. However, the audio doesn't seem to be working now. I've checked all the relevant settings I can find that might be a cause (the voice recorder won't work either) - but I think it must be related to the root process. In a PC I would know how to fix it- in phone I don't know. Has anyone encountered this before? any suggested solutions?
Thanks
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How did you root your phone?
GReaper-DEV said:
How did you root your phone?
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By using CF auto root...
Link originally found on samsungsfour website.
Also have Link 2SD. This had a bug where it wouldn't recognise the SD card mount. So I had to install system app mover and app2SD apps.... went through the process and all seemed fine...except the speaker no worky. No music. No ringtone, etc.
Thanks
Monkeyfuzzle said:
By using CF auto root...
Link originally found on samsungsfour website.
Also have Link 2SD. This had a bug where it wouldn't recognise the SD card mount. So I had to install system app mover and app2SD apps.... went through the process and all seemed fine...except the speaker no worky. No music. No ringtone, etc.
Thanks
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Simplest method to root your phone is to flash twrp and flash supersu or magisk. No problems at all.
What is the type of the ROM that u installed in your rooted phone after rooting. Is it a custom ROM or the stock?
GReaper-DEV said:
Simplest method to root your phone is to flash twrp and flash supersu or magisk. No problems at all.
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I looked at TWRP. However, could not see the Samsung J5 2017 listed specifically - so did not run this. If you believe that this works on another device, can you specify which model no.? or alternatively provide a link to a working version?
Similarly, for the SuperSu or Magisk?
Thanks
mjhonny14377 said:
What is the type of the ROM that u installed in your rooted phone after rooting. Is it a custom ROM or the stock?
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Just the stock...
Can u tell me what is the root manager were u using and ur twrp version ?
mjhonny14377 said:
Can u tell me what is the root manager were u using and ur twrp version ?
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I used CF auto root which put SuperSu on my phone. I didn't use TWRP because it seems that there isn't a working version for the Samsung J5 2017....
Has anyone encountered this before?
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I had the same problem after rooting. I tried many ways to root the phone and various firmware versions. Always the main speaker was not working after rooting. Headphones worked fine, maybe you can confirm this.
Finally I got it working.
any suggested solutions?
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Try this rooting method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/help/guide-root-samsung-galaxy-j5-pro-sm-t3765067

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