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Hi guys, I have read a bit about rooting and flashing custom roms for the GSIV but being my first time (on this phone) I thought it would be better to ask for some help from you experts ^_^
I would like to convert my GSIV as close as possible to a Google Edition one, in the sense that I don't want to have a super custom ultra cool rom, I just want a stock-like one, stock kernel, maybe a few extra features, root, nothing special...
Now, is it possible to do that without voiding warranty, or at least with the possibility to turn back the phone in a warranty covered state?
Could you point me to one simple guide to do so and maybe suggest a rom suited to my needs? It can get a bit confusing, there's too much complicated stuff for a newbie!
Thank you in advance!
Yes, it is possible to convert the i9505 (almost) completely to a Google Play device (though you will not receive OTA updates, so you'll have to download them yourself). It's fairly easy once you have a custom recovery installed.
Though, warranty might be an issue. In many countries, it will be void once you root and install a recovery, though this does vary. This also increments a "counter" in the device, so even if you restore it to its original state, it is still possible to see that you have at some point modified the software (although there are methods to root the device without incrementing the counter, not to mention that many have managed to claim warranty despite this). That said, this will again differ based on your country.
Now, if you're still up for it, there are several guides online which can tell you how to root and install a recovery on the phone. If you're running the stock 4.4.2 firmware from Samsung, then you can follow this guide to root:
samsungsfour.com/tutorials/root-samsung-galaxy-gt-i9505-s4-running-on-android-4-4-2-kitkat.html
Thereafter, you can install a custom recovery from
gadgetsacademy.com/install-cwm-twrp-recovery-on-galaxy-s4-lte-i9505/
(These are just two of the links which you get after a Google search)
Note that you don't really need root for this, just the custom recovery. Though, having root is a nice addition if you want to back up your apps using Titanium Backup.
Once that is done, you can download a Google Play based ROM from here on XDA, such as
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544474
Just reboot into recovery, wipe data, and select the zip file from your sd-card/internal storage.
Though, remember to backup your apps/data first.
Takenoko_, thank you so much for the detailed answer, it has been really helpful! One question, if I understood correctly, it is possible to install a custom recovery WITHOUT rooting, so if I did this and then flashed a rooted ROM I should have root in the end, right?
That's right. As you'll be using Odin, root should, at least in theory, not be needed to install a custom recovery. You can instead gain this by flashing a pre-rooted ROM
Great, all done! Thank you!
No problem
yes you can
just install custom recovery, (philz i like)
then flash dandvh rom
done
it comes rooted
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sorry i forgot
in some cases, you need to update modems by flashing
or just update your s4 to 4.4.2 then flash the gpe rom
I've been poking around the forums trying to figure out an answer to this, but nothing so far has worked. My question is a simple one:
How do I root a stock ROM of Android 5.0?
First, the tech stuff:
Device: SM-N900A / AT&T
Android: build LRX21V.n900AUCUEOC1
I had Android 4.4.3 (rooted with Towelroot), which I was finally able to force to upgrade to 4.4.4 by using ODIN to flash a firmware update. In the process, root access disappeared, but my overriding concern was to get Android 5. I found a stock ROM of it here, which I downloaded and which did install perfectly.
Now, I've tried a bunch of different things to get it rooted--including trying to flash the pre-rooted Android that Walter.White posted in another thread (my phone kicks back an "invalid signature" error when I try, the install always fails and what I get is a device that's like it's fresh out of the box)--I also tried the CF-Auto-Root route, with ODIN says fails and which causes my phone to freeze. Towelroot doesn't work, and I can't get Safestrap to work either (it complains that there is no root access and there's no Safestrap option in the restart dialogue box).
I know that I'm missing something, and I know that it's probably something absurdly simple. I've got no doubt someone else has cracked this, any chance someone out there could help me figure out what I'm getting wrong?
You must go back to android 4.4.3 and root like you once did, then flash the pre-rooted version android 5.0 and you're all set. Sounds like you have everything you need, just need to do it in the right order.
I rooted my wife's N9008V which was running Android 5.0 with Kingoroot and afterwards removed Kingoroot with Super-Sume. After that I installed SuperSu.
I know that I'm missing something, and I know that it's probably something absurdly simple.
very simple .
Op you are in the wrong forum this is NOT Note 3 AT&T forum .
I rooted my note 3 by flashing TWRP through odin then flashing the SuperSU.Zip package through TWRP
The n900a can't be flashed with twrp if it has a locked bootloader.
I wanted to install Xposed on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-910C Version 6.0.1
So through a lot of "googling" i found a way to root my phone with Chainfire through Odin Flashing, which worked (Root Checker confirmed it so i guess it worked)
After a few more google searches i managed to flash TWRP Recovery through Odin which also worked.
Here's where i went a bit off instructions: After TWRP i went on to attempt installing Xposed Firmware on to my phone. I downloaded An Xposed APK from the instruction website i was reading but it also required i download another Xposed file which i went on to install through TWRP recovery. This particular File i donwloaded from another source since the one on the instruction site's mirror was broken, it was Armv7 and it matched what my phone's hardware required.
After installing this Xposed file on TWRP i went on to reboot my phone but before this TWRP told me that root access wasn't installed and prompted me to install SuperSU, this really confused me since Root checker said that i already had Super User turned On. I don't know why but i actually agreed to it and installed it AGAIN.
My phone rebooted until the animated Samsung Logo came on and it never moved past that for about an hour.
Right now all i can do is pull my battery out and boot recovery, i tried factory resetting my phone and wiping everything. now what happens is TWRP keeps on prompting me to install SuperSU and now it doesn't even reach the animated Samsung logo it always gets stuck on the [Samsung GALAXY Note 4].
I'm sorry if i posted this text wall but i thought these details might help, can anyone help me?
Edit: Sorry for the title don't know how to change it, fyi i wanted to change that to "Messed up trying to install Xposed Framework"
SpoonOjiisan said:
I wanted to install Xposed on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-910C Version 6.0.1
So through a lot of "googling" i found a way to root my phone with Chainfire through Odin Flashing, which worked (Root Checker confirmed it so i guess it worked)
After a few more google searches i managed to flash TWRP Recovery through Odin which also worked.
Here's where i went a bit off instructions: After TWRP i went on to attempt installing Xposed Firmware on to my phone. I downloaded An Xposed APK from the instruction website i was reading but it also required i download another Xposed file which i went on to install through TWRP recovery. This particular File i donwloaded from another source since the one on the instruction site's mirror was broken, it was Armv7 and it matched what my phone's hardware required.
After installing this Xposed file on TWRP i went on to reboot my phone but before this TWRP told me that root access wasn't installed and prompted me to install SuperSU, this really confused me since Root checker said that i already had Super User turned On. I don't know why but i actually agreed to it and installed it AGAIN.
My phone rebooted until the animated Samsung Logo came on and it never moved past that for about an hour.
Right now all i can do is pull my battery out and boot recovery, i tried factory resetting my phone and wiping everything. now what happens is TWRP keeps on prompting me to install SuperSU and now it doesn't even reach the animated Samsung logo it always gets stuck on the [Samsung GALAXY Note 4].
I'm sorry if i posted this text wall but i thought these details might help, can anyone help me?
Edit: Sorry for the title don't know how to change it, fyi i wanted to change that to "Messed up trying to install Xposed Framework"
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Since you have twrp, find supersu.zip and save into sdcard. Flash supersu.zip to gain root access. And for xposed. Make sure it is arm-sdk23.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Rosli59564 said:
Since you have twrp, find supersu.zip and save into sdcard. Flash supersu.zip to gain root access. And for xposed. Make sure it is arm-sdk23.
Sent from my SM-G925F
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Did a quick google search do these work?
download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
androidsage.com/2016/04/06/how-to-install-xposed-framework-on-marshmallow-update-with-xposed-v81/
and btw how exactly do i save this into my sd card, i can't get past the product logo.
also thanks a lot for replying man
edit: oh wait if you mean put the zips into an external sd card imma try that now. thx
Hi,
You have to use custom built version of xposed if you use stock or any touchwiz-based-rom(other versions cause bootloops). Just google 'xposed custom build by wanam'. Hope that helps.
Just wanted to clear some stuff up, if i am able to flash supersu.zip and a custom built xposed framework, will my phone stop getting stuck on the product logo?
Because being unable to use my phone normally is my top priority right now. The root and getting xpose3d installed is secondary. I really can't get through the product logo, i hope someone can shed some light on this.
but still, i really appreciate your replies.
SpoonOjiisan said:
Just wanted to clear some stuff up, if i am able to flash supersu.zip and a custom built xposed framework, will my phone stop getting stuck on the product logo?
Because being unable to use my phone normally is my top priority right now. The root and getting xpose3d installed is secondary. I really can't get through the product logo, i hope someone can shed some light on this.
but still, i really appreciate your replies.
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I strongly believe you flashed wrong xposed zip. There is no arm7 zip by wanam. Hence find arm-sdk23. I think the last 1 is v81.
Supersu is just to give you root access. I won't causing phone to stuck at boot logo. Or do you mean splash screen showing 'samsung galaxy note 4'?
Sent from my SM-G925F
I honestly don't know if that will solve the problem, but you can try it. If it doesn't work, try flashing a rom via recovery or stock rom via odin. Since your data is already gone, I would suggest you wiping your phone completely and flashing a custom rom(I have a SM-N910C as well and I use erobot). Before doing anything, do a full backup in recovery, just in case.
Edit: If you wiped everything in recovery, including /system, that is probably the reason why your phone is stuck. Flash a rom and yo should be good.
Yeah that one exactly, splash screen showing note 4.
so based on what you guys said i should first flash a ROM so it works normally and then i can attempt for Supersu and Xposed arm-sdk23? was watching this random video you think i might have somehow wiped my touchwiz OS? was fiddling around in the Recovery trying to solve it you think i might have done that?
Since you have the same phone and you are using erobot i might go for that same ROM just to be on the safe side, i don't want to try something random.
So first try flashing custom ROM >> SuperSU >> Xposed
That's what i'm going for (i might need confirmation haha kinda scared now, i think i almost bricked my phone)
I believe your phone has to be rooted before you can install a custom rom. I can't tell if your is, but I would do the following:
Make a full backup in twrp>flash supersu again just to make sure the phone has root access>flash a custom rom.zip from your SD card>boot the custom rom, if everything works, flash xposed CUSTOM BUILD(!) and install the xposed installer.apk
I am not a pro, so wait for someone to confirm what I have written. I suggest you to use erobot as your custom rom because of the user-friendly aroma installer. Erobot is prerooted if you choose custom kernel in aroma installer, so keep in mind not to choose stock kernel.
Hope it helped
SuperSU >> Erobot >> Xposed
Ok got it, its currently 23:36 here in the Philippines guess i'm going to sleep, i'm doin that stuff tomorrow confirmation or not.
I can't really afford to throw this phone and it was a gift. So you guys have no idea how much i appreciate your help. /downslash/ Rosli thanks a bunch guys. goodnight
Hi there.. dont worry about the su not install button.. its common as i've aslo rooted my phone through chainfire an it does show me too. Click on do not install..an yeah you have flashed wrong xposed that bricked your phone.. did you backed up your phone before flashing xposed framework? If so try to restore..if not try to get in downloading mod an flash the official framework through odin.. try visiting sammobile.com there tou will get the official framework.. before flashing read ann the instruction or take a look to video tutorial on youtube about how to unbrick phone.. this might help you all the best
Hi, i just got the moto g5 plus, i always have phones that from the moment i bought them they wouldn recive any updates, so i realy didnt care if unlocking the bootloader installing new recoverys will affect the OTA updates. So i have a couple of questions.
1- first i want to at least have a stock firmware just in case, but i cant figure out which one should i download from here
firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto%20G5%20Plus/Stock/
Before i always use sammobile.com and it was really easy to found a stock firmware from Argentina. My compilation number is: npns25.137-15-11 this means that i suppose to download that one XT1681-XT1683_POTTER_BRASIL_LATAM_MEXICO_7.0_NPN25.137-15_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip ?
2- it is possible to unlock the bootloader and root your phone without installing a new recovery? i was reading some post and when you change your recovery or you modify something the OTA update will stop working. they are some methods like the magisk but they seem i little bit too complex for me and i don't want to do it every time that a new update is available.
thanks for the help, and sorry for my English i am from Argentina.
1. yes, but any build will flash and run, so it doesn't really matter that much...
2. Nope. You need to flash TWRP in order to root. This is because the stock recovery will only flash signed images... You can use Magisk, after backing up a stock build. Anytime there is an OTA, just restore to that system image, Flash the original recovery via fastboot, and then take the OTA. Once you have it, flash TWRP again, and restore to your other build. Or just run a custom room like Lineage or RR, and this whole thing isn't really an issue anymore.
Karlinski said:
1. yes, but any build will flash and run, so it doesn't really matter that much...
2. Nope. You need to flash TWRP in order to root. This is because the stock recovery will only flash signed images... You can use Magisk, after backing up a stock build. Anytime there is an OTA, just restore to that system image, Flash the original recovery via fastboot, and then take the OTA. Once you have it, flash TWRP again, and restore to your other build. Or just run a custom room like Lineage or RR, and this whole thing isn't really an issue anymore.
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yeah i know i had a samsung galaxy s3 until now, and i always have cyanogen, slimrom or now lineage, but this is the first device that i have one that will get updates (at least 1 more :S) and i want to seize that
i will start downloading that file just in case
1- ok so unlocking the bootloader doesn't affect updates only when you modify files? when the update is installing is basically comparing the files that you have with the ones that you suppose to have and if there is something different it will fail? its something like that?
2-dumb question how do you do a full backup in the stock recovery there is no option no do a nandroid backup or it will appear after i just unlock the bootloader?
Hey, sorry if this thread is a little dumb.
I havent had an Android since Froyo, and I've been a jailbroken iOS user since until now. And I am LOST.
I'm not a noob when it comes to tech so I normally catch on quickly but I'm just overwhelmed with the amount of new information and how instructions for installing stuff are usually a little vague
Basically, I wanna root. I dont care about updates and I dont care about roms. I just want root to get GCam, Substratum, Greenifiy, Tasker, AdAway, liveboot (and boot animations) AND get Franco Kernel. The usual stuff.
But the more I try to understand what I have to do the more confused I get. I know that I have to do the whole fastboot bootloader unlock, that seems to be universal, but then if I'm not on 8.0 or 7.1, I cant install TWRP permanently because there isnt an installer.zip for it? So then I just have to downgrade with Mi Flash tools, and then its just a sea of image files and I dont know which one I have to pick.
I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me what exactly do I have to do to root on 8.1 while also getting permanent TWRP so I can use Franco Kernel
Thanks
Ugh, yeah, you're a bit lost. Just follow this video
. Then just flash magisk zip and reboot. After that, follow this video
start from 4:01 onwards. Then youre good to go
Since you already have unlocked bootloader you now just have to install twrp recovery and flash magisk file in twrp to get root access. Just follow this guide its very easy to install recovery and flash magisk
https://www.google.com.pk/amp/s/for...ery-twrp-3-1-1-0-touch-recovery-t3688472/amp/