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[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Root BootLoader Unlocked Xperia Play

How To Root All 2011 Xperia Devices (Unlocked Boot-loader)
Just thought I would tell you how to root your Xperia Play no matter what version of android your are on.
For this guide i will be using official firmware xx.xx.xx.62 which will be flashed via wotan.
You have many ways you can do this so i will give two.
Method 1 : Using a auto-root Kernel (doomlord, KeiranFTW)
After flashing your ROM.
Depending on your ROM, download a appopiate kernel with recovery and auto root. for this i will be using Doomlord's Advanced stock kernel.
Once downloaded extract to your fastboot folder (check my other guides for a small fastboot package)
Run fastboot.exe via cmd or use the run_me.bat file
Connect your phone to your computer while switched off and while the search (may be different for other devices) key is being pressed5. When Blue LED switches on type
Code:
fastboot flash boot FILENAME.img
where the file-name is the name of the downloaded file. e.g.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. type in the below command
Code:
fastboot reboot
7. your phone should reboot and you should now have superuser and SU.
Method 2 : Using a Root Zip File
After flashing your ROM.
1. Firstly download this file Bootable ClockworkMod Recovery
2. Next download this file and copy it to your sdcard of your phone.
3. Using the fastboot package downloaded from a previous tutorial run the run_me.bat file
4. Put phone in fastboot mode.
3. Type in the following command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
5. Then "install zip from sd card" on the phone
6. After installation is completed press "reboot phone"
7. Your phone should reboot and have Superuser and SU.
Enjoy your rooted phone,
-Fma965
[no longer linking tutorials to my site as currently messing around with my site so links may break, to prevent this i will post them here since i found a html to vbcode converter aswell ]

Thanks my Phone is roofde.
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Rooted

sanderpunto said:
Thanks my Phone is roofde.
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Rooted
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Thanks again , Glad it worked as usual

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Man, im not gay. But i love u. the man of a perfect tutorial

Hi, tnx for the tutorial, but 3 questions :
1. Will it work for .69 (or above)?
2. You wrote "after flashing your ROM", do I have to flash ROM? And how do I do that?
3. You wrote "... from previous tutorial", which tutorial?

YechiamTK said:
Hi, tnx for the tutorial, but 3 questions :
1. Will it work for .69 (or above)?
2. You wrote "after flashing your ROM", do I have to flash ROM? And how do I do that?
3. You wrote "... from previous tutorial", which tutorial?
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Good questions.
Putting a custom ROM is after rooting it right? So why would i want to flash my ROM?
I am getting Error: cannot load recovery.img. i guess this has something to do with not having flashed my rom?

YechiamTK said:
Hi, tnx for the tutorial, but 3 questions :
1. Will it work for .69 (or above)?
2. You wrote "after flashing your ROM", do I have to flash ROM? And how do I do that?
3. You wrote "... from previous tutorial", which tutorial?
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1. Yes but you will need a unlocked bootloader (information may be out of date as no longer own this phone)
2. No
3. http://cyanlabs.net/Thread-Unlock-Xperia-Play-Boot-Loader

Paynemaster said:
Good questions.
Putting a custom ROM is after rooting it right? So why would i want to flash my ROM?
I am getting Error: cannot load recovery.img. i guess this has something to do with not having flashed my rom?
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1. you don't need root to install a new ROM just need recovery
2. Sounds like you don't have a unlocked bootloader.

2. Sounds like you don't have a unlocked bootloader.
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well i think i do got it unlocked i followed all steps with the imei number. Not sure if it worked then. how can i check if it works?
on the other hand i also have superuser app on my android phone now. But that app is just empty

Paynemaster said:
well i think i do got it unlocked i followed all steps with the imei number. Not sure if it worked then. how can i check if it works?
on the other hand i also have superuser app on my android phone now. But that app is just empty
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to be fair mate you better off asking for help in QnA as my information will be outdated now, since i no longer own the xperia play or the g2 but own a htc one m8.

fma965 said:
to be fair mate you better off asking for help in QnA as my information will be outdated now, since i no longer own the xperia play or the g2 but own a htc one m8.
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Yeah already working on a thread thanks for the reply. and keep up the good work

[Solved]P8lite L21, twrp won't run

I just bought the P8lite L21, immediately unlocked the bootloader, installed the B560 update + the following B574 update.
I tried on Linux and on Windows to install twrp via $ adb reboot-bootloader then fastboot flash recovery recovery.img.
At the end I also get the "successful" notification. When I want to boot in recovery mode I just have a black screen while $ adb devices says I would be in recovery.
I tried installing twrp over B560 and over B574, both fails. Is there anyone who might know what the problem is or could give me maybe a link to a twrp that worked for him/her? I got all the twrp versions I tried from this forum though.
Thanks in advance for every helping hand,

Simon0991 said:
I just bought the P8lite L21, immediately unlocked the bootloader, installed the B560 update + the following B574 update.
I tried on Linux and on Windows to install twrp via $ adb reboot-bootloader then fastboot flash recovery recovery.img.
At the end I also get the "successful" notification. When I want to boot in recovery mode I just have a black screen while $ adb devices says I would be in recovery.
I tried installing twrp over B560 and over B574, both fails. Is there anyone who might know what the problem is or could give me maybe a link to a twrp that worked for him/her? I got all the twrp versions I tried from this forum though.
Thanks in advance for every helping hand,
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Which TWRP version are you using?
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Try this thread (working on my phone).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994/page1

Suleiman01 said:
Which TWRP version are you using?
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I tried to install 3.0.2, 3.0.0 and 2.8.7.

Simon0991 said:
I tried to install 3.0.2, 3.0.0 and 2.8.7.
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I have 3.0.2. No problems uptill now.
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Simon0991 said:
I tried to install 3.0.2, 3.0.0 and 2.8.7.
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Sorry I forgot to give link.

Suleiman01 said:
Which TWRP version are you using?
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Try this thread (working on my phone).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/mega-thread-root-unbricking-updating-t3400994/page1
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Suleiman01 said:
I have 3.0.2. No problems uptill now.
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Sorry I forgot to give link.
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Thank you for the link
I did pretty much what it says in the guide and also used that twrp version.
I am supposed to hold vol+, vol- and the power button the whole time until twrp opens up correct?
Edit: On Marshmallow it seems like you can't root if you dont have twrp installed, that is the bothersome issue.

Simon0991 said:
Thank you for the link
I did pretty much what it says in the guide and also used that twrp version.
I am supposed to hold vol+, vol- and the power button the whole time until twrp opens up correct?
Edit: On Marshmallow it seems like you can't root if you dont have twrp installed, that is the bothersome issue.
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You can open twrp by just pressing power button+ Volume up button too. (Works on my phone also it's a bit easier to use).
And yes you need to install twrp to root your phone.

Suleiman01 said:
You can open twrp by just pressing power button+ Volume up button too. (Works on my phone also it's a bit easier to use).
And yes you need to install twrp to root your phone.
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Hmm vol+ and power button produces the same, the screen is black and adb says I am in recovery.
Something seems to be wrong for some reason.

Simon0991 said:
Hmm vol+ and power button produces the same, the screen is black and adb says I am in recovery.
Something seems to be wrong for some reason.
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I was on B525 then I flashed sokoban's B574. Here is the pic of TWRP.

Suleiman01 said:
I was on B525 then I flashed sokoban's B574. Here is the pic of TWRP.
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Thank you for your replies, I will try it again today, hopefully it works.

Simon0991 said:
Thank you for your replies, I will try it again today, hopefully it works.
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Good luck.

Suleiman01 said:
Good luck.
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I finally made it work with a Chinese twrp version. Fortunately I used twrp on several devices before so I know where to click without reading the menu buttons
Thank you for your replies @Suleiman01, I appreciate it!

Simon0991 said:
I finally made it work with a Chinese twrp version. Fortunately I used twrp on several devices before so I know where to click without reading the menu buttons
Thank you for your replies @Suleiman01, I appreciate it!
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I think there is an option to change language in TWRP. If you can find it change it to English.

Suleiman01 said:
I think there is an option to change language in TWRP. If you can find it change it to English.
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Wow thank you for the hint, it actually worked to change the language. That's more handy for sure

Simon0991 said:
Wow thank you for the hint, it actually worked to change the language. That's more handy for sure
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Can you type "Solved" in the title of this thread. So everyone will be able to know that your issue is solved without opening and reading the whole thread.

[GUIDE]FULL ROOT Nougat Mate 8 (PHH'S SUPERUSER with TWRP 3.1.0-0)

[GUIDE]FULL ROOT IN NOUGAT MATE 8 (PHH SUPERUSER with TWRP 3.1.0-0)​
I created this thread so user can try other alternative root instead of SuperSU. This is full root with decrypted data partition in TWRP without formatting your data partition.
REQUIREMENTS
Unlocked Bootloader
Working and running Nougat (Stock firmware)
TWRP 3.1.0-0 (Nougat) Here (Credit to @surdu_petru & @OldDroid for making it possible to mate 8 & @franzyroy for not giving up hope :good: )
phh's SuperUser Here (config : noverify)
Must in untouched Stock boot
BEFORE PROCEED
BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP your data.
Copy superuser_noverify.zip into mSDCard
STEPS
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Flash twrp-3.1.0-next-v3.img via ADB
3. Reboot to TWRP (It will take about 30 seconds or less to enter TWRP)
4. Install superuser_noverify.zip
5. Reboot to system
6. Go to playstore and Install phh's SuperUser app
Have fun!!
Cheers

Big Big Thnx To This Method Very very Thnx dexz To This Full Root Owner Of mate 8 Congratulations All
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dexz Which Rom used c185b560 or c432560 or c636b563 And thnx

misho_20063 said:
Big Big Thnx To This Method Very very Thnx dexz To This Full Root Owner Of mate 8 Congratulations All
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dexz Which Rom used c185b560 or c432560 or c636b563 And thnx
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I have tested C636B521/B563, C432B560, AL10C00B577 & TL00C17B575 (in stock firmware). Rest of the region I think should be working.

From the reality of your experience Of this All Rom C636B521/B563, C432B560, AL10C00B577 & TL00C17B575 Which Is Best ?????? And Which Rom Used Now In Phone Use

Interesting.... I gonna perhaps test your method. Because mine works but not for all (like me unfortunalely contrary to what I thought).
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@dexz
Did you see that? It could help us for the root.
Edit:
I tried but it doesn't work for me with Nougat

misho_20063 said:
From the reality of your experience Of this All Rom C636B521/B563, C432B560, AL10C00B577 & TL00C17B575 Which Is Best ?????? And Which Rom Used Now In Phone Use
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Currently I'm using C636B563 that's my original region but I personally prefer AL10 because of battery performance slightly better
franzyroy said:
Interesting.... I gonna perhaps test your method. Because mine works but not for all (like me unfortunalely contrary to what I thought).
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@dexz
Did you see that? It could help us for the root.
Edit:
I tried but it doesn't work for me with Nougat
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Nice. I will try the link later.

Getting bootloop after rebooting... any idea?
Installation of files was succesfull, no errors in twrp.

Leo_83 said:
Getting bootloop after rebooting... any idea?
Installation of files was succesfull, no errors in twrp.
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did u format your data before hand?
Sent from my Mate 9 using XDA Labs

eddmecha said:
did u format your data before hand?
Sent from my Mate 9 using XDA Labs
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Yes followed the steps one by one...
Edit: One thing worth mentioning is that I used the update_data.zip from the russian link, when I orignally installed Nougat this was the only file that worked for me.
Edit2: Redid the steps but used the update_data-zip posted by Sillanwali in his thread to update to nougat C432B560 but I get "Error: 7....."

After the step 4, I preconize to reboot the recovery. It's advised after a "Format data".

Leo_83 said:
Yes followed the steps one by one...
Edit: One thing worth mentioning is that I used the update_data.zip from the russian link, when I orignally installed Nougat this was the only file that worked for me.
Edit2: Redid the steps but used the update_data-zip posted by Sillanwali in his thread to update to nougat C432B560 but I get "Error: 7....."
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Make sure you are running unmodified stock firmware. As method above only patch boot img and push superuser files. Do not install decrypted boot img. It need untouched stock boot .
Once you completed the steps and reboot to system. It will normally bootloop twice then you will stuck at huawei logo about 3-5mins.

franzyroy said:
After the step 4, I preconize to reboot the recovery. It's advised after a "Format data".
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It's optional step but normally most of my experiments I don't even need to "reboot to recovery" but I will add it as optional step in OP.

dexz said:
Make sure you are running unmodified stock firmware. As method above only patch boot img and push superuser files. Do not install decrypted boot img. It need untouched stock boot .
Once you completed the steps and reboot to system. It will normally bootloop twice then you will stuck at huawei logo about 3-5mins.
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It's just not working for me. I was on stock firmware, only unlocked bootloader, I did not install decrypted boot.img.
I left the phone for roughly about 15 min (one Fifa game) in screen, it doesn't get past Huawei logo and I haven't seen it reboot.
Edit: What about the update_full_hw.zip is that not needed after formating data?
Edit2: Tried again but these time rebooting into recovery after formating data as suggested by @franzyroy but it didn't make a difference still bootloop

Leo_83 said:
It's just not working for me. I was on stock firmware, only unlocked bootloader, I did not install decrypted boot.img.
I left the phone for roughly about 15 min (one Fifa game) in screen, it doesn't get past Huawei logo and I haven't seen it reboot.
Edit: What about the update_full_hw.zip is that not needed after formating data?
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Yes. That's the file we need to install (update_data_*.zip) at step no. 6
Leo_83 said:
Edit2: Tried again but these time rebooting into recovery after formating data as suggested by @franzyroy but it didn't make a difference still bootloop
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Yes. Doesn't make any difference. That's why I skipped reboot to recovery after format data

dexz said:
Yes. That's the file we need to install (update_data_*.zip) at step no. 6
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Aha thought it was just the update.zip file my bad *Hides in shame*

Leo_83 said:
Aha thought it was just the update.zip file my bad *Hides in shame*
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so u actually flash update.zip instead of update_data_hw.zip?
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I setup All Method And Now My Phone Full Rooted 100% And All App With Root Working Well Very Very Thnx Man dexz Congratualtion Of All Owner Mate 8 Final The Root Is Full

misho_20063 said:
I setup All Method And Now My Phone Full Rooted 100% And All App With Root Working Well Very Very Thnx Man dexz Congratualtion Of All Owner Mate 8 Final The Root Is Full
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I'm glad you got it full root.

Leo_83 said:
Aha thought it was just the update.zip file my bad *Hides in shame*
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:laugh:

eddmecha said:
so u actually flash update.zip instead of update_data_hw.zip?
Sent from my Mate 9 using XDA Labs
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Indeed I did lul
dexz said:
:laugh:
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Working like a charm!! Thanks dexz!

HELP Help Vendor Rom to Miui.eu rom brick

I had a vendor rom installed on redmi 4 prime markw, so i unlocked the bootloader the unofficial way, installed twrp and rooted.
then i went on to flash the miui.eu latest rom via twrp, did a wipe and rebooted.
now on start the mi logo flashes, and that's just it. can't get to recovery or download mode and the bootloader got locked again! can only get to fastboot mode.
please help

droid.dessert said:
I had a vendor rom installed on redmi 4 prime markw, so i unlocked the bootloader the unofficial way, installed twrp and rooted.
then i went on to flash the miui.eu latest rom via twrp, did a wipe and rebooted.
now on start the mi logo flashes, and that's just it. can't get to recovery or download mode and the bootloader got locked again! can only get to fastboot mode.
please help
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Try the deep flash cable method, if it work then it's good, if it won't work then you have to use test point method for this. I pass through this experience.
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droid.dessert said:
I had a vendor rom installed on redmi 4 prime markw, so i unlocked the bootloader the unofficial way, installed twrp and rooted.
then i went on to flash the miui.eu latest rom via twrp, did a wipe and rebooted.
now on start the mi logo flashes, and that's just it. can't get to recovery or download mode and the bootloader got locked again! can only get to fastboot mode.
please help
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Well you have just 2 ways left, first try to use deep flash cable method so you can get edl and the 2ND is the test point method which is the last option. As a went through this painful experience

SAFI_AFRIDI said:
Try the deep flash cable method, if it work then it's good, if it won't work then you have to use test point method for this. I pass through this experience.
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Well you have just 2 ways left, first try to use deep flash cable method so you can get edl and the 2ND is the test point method which is the last option. As a went through this painful experience
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trying the deep flash cable method, but with the green+black wires shorted it doesn't show up in device manager at all, when i remove the short, it shows up as 900e device. am i doing something wrong with the deep flash cable method.
i'd prefer to keep the test point method as an absolute last resort.

droid.dessert said:
trying the deep flash cable method, but with the green+black wires shorted it doesn't show up in device manager at all, when i remove the short, it shows up as 900e device. am i doing something wrong with the deep flash cable method.
i'd prefer to keep the test point method as an absolute last resort.
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Then try to use the Chines Pc Suit Recovery Method but i am worried that i would be working at this Point or not ?

Help please, Root SM-G903W.

Wanting to root my phone. first phone ive ever rooted but I read a lot n know the dos n donts. But I cant seem to get it to work. I keep reading once you start the root with odin its supposed to have a red anroid icon on your phone. but instead it just stays at the blue downloading screen. and it always gets stuck at recovery.img I was hoping someone could help me root it, or find a guide for my phone. I would really appreciate it. My phone model is SM-G903W, Provider is Telus, its updated to Android 7.0.

Have you managed to root your device?

No sadly.

But the phone no longer has a sim card. Got a new phone. So still wanting to root it but not sure if it can be or what to do since the isn't a provider

Adversity said:
Wanting to root my phone. first phone ive ever rooted but I read a lot n know the dos n donts. But I cant seem to get it to work. I keep reading once you start the root with odin its supposed to have a red anroid icon on your phone. but instead it just stays at the blue downloading screen. and it always gets stuck at recovery.img I was hoping someone could help me root it, or find a guide for my phone. I would really appreciate it. My phone model is SM-G903W, Provider is Telus, its updated to Android 7.0.
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Use CF-Auto-Root
Flash in odin AP section
https://download.chainfire.eu/953/C...-Auto-Root-s5neoltecan-s5neoltevl-smg903w.zip
Or
Flash a custom rom & then flash magisk

Adversity said:
But the phone no longer has a sim card. Got a new phone. So still wanting to root it but not sure if it can be or what to do since the isn't a provider
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Ok. I've asked the forum in another thread but no one has replied. I don't understand. We can't be the only two people who own this phone, running 7.0, who want to root the device...
I think I will roolback and flash 6.0. Looks like there is a lot of support and threads showing how to root from 6.0.
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Adversity said:
But the phone no longer has a sim card. Got a new phone. So still wanting to root it but not sure if it can be or what to do since the isn't a provider
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Ok. I've asked the forum in another thread but no one has replied. I don't understand. We can't be the only two people who own this phone, running 7.0, who want to root the device...
I think I will rollback and flash 6.0. Looks like there is a lot of support and threads showing how to root from 6.0.

Iamoasis said:
Ok. I've asked the forum in another thread but no one has replied. I don't understand. We can't be the only two people who own this phone, running 7.0, who want to root the device...
I think I will roolback and flash 6.0. Looks like there is a lot of support and threads showing how to root from 6.0.
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Ok. I've asked the forum in another thread but no one has replied. I don't understand. We can't be the only two people who own this phone, running 7.0, who want to root the device...
I think I will rollback and flash 6.0. Looks like there is a lot of support and threads showing how to root from 6.0.
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See my above post
Also make sure you have enabled usb debugging in dev options
Also look for enable oem unlock & if you see it enable it
And also disable verify apps by adb if you see that too

TheFixItMan said:
See my above post
Also make sure you have enabled usb debugging in dev options
Also look for enable oem unlock & if you see it enable it
And also disable verify apps by adb if you see that too
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Ok thank you. I downloaded the cf auto root from the link you provided. I enabled debugging and oem, I disabled "verify apps by USB" not adb.
I'll give it a go...
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Iamoasis said:
Ok thank you. I downloaded the cf auto root from the link you provided. I enabled debugging and oem, I disabled "verify apps by USB" not adb.
I'll give it a go...
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Well I flashed it using odin. It says "pass" in odin and took a while to boot, but I think it worked. How do I verify? Download an app? And can I flash TWRP? If so, which one?
Thank you for your help
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Iamoasis said:
Ok thank you. I downloaded the cf auto root from the link you provided. I enabled debugging and oem, I disabled "verify apps by USB" not adb.
I'll give it a go...
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Well I flashed it using odin. It says "pass" in odin and took a while to boot, but I think it worked. How do I verify? Download an app? And can I flash TWRP? If so, which one?
Thank you for your help
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I see SuperSU installed so it worked. Thank you.
Do you know which TWRP I can install now?

Iamoasis said:
Ok thank you. I downloaded the cf auto root from the link you provided. I enabled debugging and oem, I disabled "verify apps by USB" not adb.
I'll give it a go...
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Well I flashed it using odin. It says "pass" in odin and took a while to boot, but I think it worked. How do I verify? Download an app? And can I flash TWRP? If so, which one?
Thank you for your help
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I see SuperSU installed so it worked. Thank you.
Do you know which TWRP I can install now?
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I'd guess it would be the following for g903w s5 neo lte
https://dl.twrp.me/s5neolte/twrp-3.2.3-0-s5neolte.img.tar.html
Put in AP section of odin
As soon as the device restarts hold power button Vol up & home button to enter recovery
If you miss the moment to enter recovery for the first time after flashing & your phone boots you will have to reflash the image until you enter twrp for the first time

TheFixItMan said:
I'd guess it would be the following for g903w s5 neo lte
https://dl.twrp.me/s5neolte/twrp-3.2.3-0-s5neolte.img.tar.html
Put in AP section of odin
As soon as the device restarts hold power button Vol up & home button to enter recovery
If you miss the moment to enter recovery for the first time after flashing & your phone boots you will have to reflash the image until you enter twrp for the first time
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I managed to get TWRP installed. I tried to install Lineage 15.1 as per this site:
https://www.cyanogenmods.org/forums...-for-galaxy-s5-neo-android-8-1-oreo-download/
and am now stuck in a loop. It installed successfully with no errors but will stay stuck on the Lineage loading screen then revert back to recovery.
Any ideas what may be causing this? Should I install 14.1?

Iamoasis said:
I managed to get TWRP installed. I tried to install Lineage 15.1 as per this site:
https://www.cyanogenmods.org/forums...-for-galaxy-s5-neo-android-8-1-oreo-download/
and am now stuck in a loop. It installed successfully with no errors but will stay stuck on the Lineage loading screen then revert back to recovery.
Any ideas what may be causing this? Should I install 14.1?
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Correct process for flash rom
In twrp
Goto wipe
Advanced wipe
Wipe system data cache delvik/art cache
Install
Select rom zip
Install
Select gapps zip - use mind the gapps arm for lineage os 15. 1 http://downloads.codefi.re/jdcteam/javelinanddart/gapps
Optional install
Select root zip (use magisk)
Wipe delvik/art cache
Restart
If you didn't follow the above that's why it would bootloop

Hi, I'm wanting to root my s5 neo on 7.0 and like you, I'm also and finding it very difficult to find a guide that has a successful ending
I'm new to all this but I did notice that you tried to install lineage 15.1 for sm-g903F but your device is sm-g903w. Could that be your problem?
Have you successfully rooted your device yet?
To be honest I don't really want root, I just want to extract or atleast view all my saved wifi network passwords from the device.