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[K1] "Unsupported menu option selected" error & where to get TimmyDean rooted 13-13?
I just got a brand new K1. Fresh out of the box with 3-3 pre-installed, I downloaded and used TimmyDean's permanent root tool, flashing a rooted 2-2 firmware. I then enabled the backdoor and ran all the OTA updates up to 14-14. This took several hours in all. I then ran the BusyBox and SU Tools install script. Everything was looking okay. I selected the choice to exit the script with reboot. The K1 turned off and came back on with the Lenovo logo, but, at the top of the screen was red writing:
Unsupported menu option selected: 1
Unrecoverable bootloader error (0x00000002).
It stops there and goes no further. No bootup.
Attempting to research the error, it seems this is not an error too many people encounter or know about, so my guess is that my only way of fixing this problem is to flash the whole thing over again from the beginning. (Unless someone here knows something about this problem. That would be tremendously helpful.)
Having already experienced what it took to go from 2-2 to 14-14 the first time with the permanent root package, I'd certainly like to shortcut it however possible. In this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404351 , TimmyDean posted a rooted 13-13 that we can start from. However, the link to the download file for it is Multiupload.com, and Multiupload.com does not seem to be up for me. Does anyone know where else I can go to try and download a copy?
I'd have posted directly in that Development thread, but, since I am an XDA noob, the forum system only allows me to post in this General section.
After experimenting with the "permanent root" package several times now, each time ending up with the "Unsupported menu option selected: 1" error after any OTA update, I have to believe there is an incompatibility between the K1 I have and the bootloader files in the "permanent root" package. I do not know if my K1 is recently manufactured and they are now doing something different with them that causes this incompatibility or what, but I felt I should warn you all that flashing the "permanent root" package could cause your K1 to not take official updates or to otherwise brick it with the "unsupported menu option" error. Perhaps the 13-13 package, which I don't have and can't test, didn't have this problem.
My serial number is CB1245XXXX. Manufacture date is "11/11/27."
I have now given up on getting root on my K1 and would just be happy to get it back to a working condition that can take Lenovo's OTA updates without bricking. I am currently trying these instructions and will update as to whether or not that resolves the problem: rootzwiki.com/topic/13877-guide-ideapad-k1-restore-to-mostly-stock-with-ota-updates/ (The forum software will not allow me to post hot links, so copy and paste that to browser.)
The rootzwiki procedure did not work to correct the problem. After any update, the tablet is bricked with the error. There are a few threads on the Lenovo support forum on this issue now, and there is no solution.
forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Slate-Tablets/K1-not-booting-after-update/td-p/548285
forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Slate-Tablets/Unrecoverable-Boot-Loader-Error/td-p/683633
I believe these old bootloader files will not work and will brick newer K1's, so my warning is:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROOT YOUR K1'S. DO NOT CHANGE THE EXISTING BOOTLOADER IN ANY WAY WITH NVFLASH. SOMETHING HAS CHANGED.
This might only apply to more recently manufactured K1's, but, since we do not know when this problem begins, it is not possible to know beforehand whether or not you will brick yours.
To be on the safe side, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROOT YOUR K1'S. DO NOT CHANGE THE EXISTING BOOTLOADER IN ANY WAY WITH NVFLASH. SOMETHING HAS CHANGED.
Unfortunately, there was no backup option in the rooting packages, so I could not get a copy of the stock bootloader or any other files, if they are indeed of a different and newer variety. If someone has a recently manufactured K1, perhaps you can get those files and share them, because a lot of people are starting to see this problem now.
I have one with sn#1250xxxx, mfg dt 11/11/29. I wasn't even trying to root the thing. I happened during an OTA update. I tried probably all the recovery/rooting option out there. None of them worked. I have the tablet booting at lenovo screen. But I think you are right about the bootloader. If we can get the correct bootloader, we might be able to the the tablet back to life.
fix?
Has anyone come out with the fix for your issue.. I have the same issue . Used TImmy Dean's method.. and anything updating past the 02_02 (loaded from the tool I get the error... Anyone here have access to contact JimmyDean to ask him for help?
I see that he updated the tool to K1_A301_13_13_111209_US and maybe K1_A301_14_14_111209_US but all the links are dead.. anyone have a good place to download the files?
Try out the downloads on the following Lenovo's link -
download.lenovo.com/slates/k1/OTA
those are just OTs.. not image files.. If you don't have a compatable boot loader, you can't load those files.. We don't have a compatable bootloader.. so this is why we need ver 13 of timmy dean..
rezapatel said:
Try out the downloads on the following Lenovo's link -
download.lenovo.com/slates/k1/OTA
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Can someone who's getting this bootloader error send me a pm. I put together a stock 120109 update that may work around the issue and I need someone to test.
Was this issue ever resolved, I didnt attempt to root mine, only attempted to wipe it clean and got this..
No, no real resolution. What I ended up doing was NVFlashing one of khanning's ROMs, like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560441
I don't know what's going to happen when I have to update again, such as the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich update promised by Lenovo.
I'm trying to root the brand new model with MediaTek processor (Z300M) but nothing has worked so far. Any suggestions?
I'm surprised there is no root for this ?? I'd love to get rid of all the ASUS bloatware??
any luck?
for any mt8163 devices anywhere?
Damn, hoped by now there would be something... oh well... back to the cave.
Asus ZenPad 10 Z300M (P00C) Android 6.0
Has Anyone had any luck finding a way to unlock the bootloader on a Z300M (P00C) (marshmallow 6.0, Android security patch level 1 December 2016)
I'm trying to root it so I can change the ROM on it to the new Android 7.1 . I've been reading all the post in hear about it, Tried all the intel stuff (no joy) KingRoot doesn't work, Won't pay OneClick.. Came across some dodgy webpage with a program called Autoroot tools V3.0 Which wants you to install some software first before it lets you download the program....... very suspect.. so no. Back to square one No Unlocked Bootloader, no root....... can anyone help ?
You may find this useful ..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...d-10-z300c-t3214802/post65188654#post65188654
Asus have released their bootloader unlock tool, it may be somewhere to start. I'd suggest you check the support section of the asus website for the Z300M. I've downloaded, installed and tried to run however it failed. I've updated the tablet to android 7.0 and made no other modifications, tried on the home WiFi and hotspot through my phone. Failing them two I attempted to reflash 7.0 in the hopes that would help... The tablet doesn't pick up the files. Possibly because it isn't so much an update?
Either way I've become stuck on this whole situation too. It's quite a pain and I don't have the knowledge to start from scratch, I'm not even sure where to start.
Guys, I'm pretty sure you don't need to unlock the bootloader to flash anything to that tablet. The Z300M and the Z380M are basically the same tablet, just with a different screen size. I've had a fully working TWRP custom recovery posted for the Z380M since April. There's also a version of Mediatek Smartphone Flash Tool that lets you flash it without any bootloader unlock. So here's what you need to do, in a nutshell, to build and flash a custom recovery for the Z300M:
Make a scatter file for this device. The partition layout may be the same as the Z380M, in which case you can just use mine (just change the project name). If not, you can build one from the GPT by reading off the first 4 or 5 sectors from the flash ROM with Flash Tool's readback function and converting the LBA addresses to byte addresses.
Take my recovery source code and import the compiled kernel from the Z300M.
Change TWRP's theme layout (e.g. to landscape mode).
Change the model/device names to ones corresponding to the stock names.
Compile and flash it with SP Flash Tool
I'll be glad to help build the scatter file, etc. Just PM me the GPT.
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Well here we are once again. Another ota update and was wondering if anyone has downloaded and packaged this update for our rooted / twrp phones?
The new ota update number and date:
BND-L34 8.0.0.332(C567)FULL
06/12/2018
madgoogler said:
Well here we are once again. Another ota update and was wondering if anyone has downloaded and packaged this update for our rooted / twrp phones?
The new ota update number and date:
BND-L34 8.0.0.332(C567)FULL
06/12/2018
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Firmware finder shows Bond-L34CC567CUSTC567D1B332 (8.0.0.332) , and in file list it list "Bond-L34C 8.0.0.332(C567CUSTC567D1)" but in the filelist.xml it shows "BND-L34-hw-usa" . I'm unsure if its the same device but BOND-L34 doesnt seem to exist other than on fccid.io .
hicloud links
update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v138542/f1/full/update.zip
update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v138542/f1/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip
update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v138542/f1/full/BND-L34_hw_usa/update_full_BND-L34_hw_usa.zip
I'm downloading them now to see if its for the mate se, i can check against some of the partitions on my phone, i cant get the update off my phone because i messed up some of my partitions. Im alsu unsure how/which of these would be used to restore the phone to stock. I had seen some stuff on putting the files in a folder named dload, but my prior attempts to do that failed, the files i was using were for "BND-L34CC567B330 (8.0.0.330)" and im guessing it was failing because im on 8.0.0.332.
the file component_version.txt in VERSIONS.img lists "Version-BND-L34-000000 8.0.0.1(O.18051701)" , so it seems like its the correct file.
in case anyone stumbles on this trying to fix their phone i would avoid flashing the whole thing until there's better verification that its correct.
if you need a specific image download and extract the three files in my prior post and use "HuaweiUpdateExtractor" (uncheck verify header) to extract them from the UPDATE.APP
Let me know if any progress has been made on whether this firmware is correct and AOK.
THX
madgoogler said:
Let me know if any progress has been made on whether this firmware is correct and AOK.
THX
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I flashed vendor, system and ramdisk from this then flash phh-treble and all seems well. the only issues i see seem to be from the treble rom. There is also a downgrade rom listed as "Bond-L34C567B130" in firmware finder, its description says "This HOTA will downgrade your system to N version."
files
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2769/g1647/v139837/f1/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...BND-L34_hw_usa/update_full_BND-L34_hw_usa.zip
Putting it in simplest terms possible. What 3xactly is the treble rom and what does it do? I hear a bunch of stuff but it gets a bit overwhelming to sift through all the incoherent posts that have nothing to do with the thread itself. lol.l
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Putting it in simplest terms possible. What 3xactly is the treble rom and what does it do? I hear a bunch of stuff but it gets a bit overwhelming to sift through all the incoherent posts that have nothing to do with the thread itself. lol.l
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project treble is available on Oreo compatible devices, it splits the system partition into separate system(operating system) and vendor(drivers) partitions, it also separates the kernel to its own partition and splits or renames recovery. That means that a rom developer can make a single image that works with any phone. unfortunately its not quite so simple since manufacturers do weird stuff that breaks things. huawei for example generates some files in the data partition that are necessary for everything to work.
That explains why twrp and flashing changed in 8.0
Hi All
Looking for a best tutorial to follow and the right one for my phone really don't want to brick it, obviously :/. as there seems to be a few versions for the S7
I have the following: S7 android 8.0.0 SM-G930F not sure what else I need to know! I'm in the UK so I assume UK phones come with Exynos cpu's
and as far as I am aware android 8 is Oreo! but when they say Stock Rom I assume they mean the same as what came with the phone the original rom?
if so is there an alternative stable rom without the crap included or is it just as simple to delete every thing you don't want now it's rooted! and does that mean if I reset the phone its back to normal with all the crap included! or is there a way to keep it rooted even after reset! and should anything be disabled I.e prepare the phone before attempting to root like any kind of auto encryption that needs disabling and just one more question
if at anytime the rooting process hangs for a ridiculous amount of time when should I throw in the towel! and what are the chances of retrieving the phone back to original state! or does a dirty shutdown brick it?.
I started the root process but failed at first hurdle!, followed instructions install Odin3_v3.13.1 but when I connected the phone nothing showed up in Odin? though I will have another go just to confirm I followed it correctly, I'll update this when it's done.
this was the tutorial I followed:
Easy 4 Newbie [Root Guide]SM-G930F, G935F, G930FD, G935FD (Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge)
Warning ! Please note that the official TWRP for Nougat on Galaxy S7/ S7 Edge is not available yet but based on my experience the Marshmallow version is working on Nougat. By installing a custom recovery on your S7 and S7 Edge and rooting it...
forum.xda-developers.com
I know alot of questions I would really appreciate any help and clarification on the above.
many thanks
Regards
Daz
Look pal, rooting the phone is just like being an adult, it means you will get rid of Samsung's "Child Care".
Yes, UK models use Exynos chip, but you have to be sure, look at your baseband version, if it is G930FXXX, then you are good.
ROMs are in two shapes:
Stock-based: These are just like the one you are using, or other Samsung phones does, like Samsung Experience, One UI, TouchWiz. Maybe MIUI and FlymeOS will come into account, as there are ROMs based on them + Samsung's.
AOSP: These are pure Android ROMs, with few modifications to the core, but keeping the UI as close to the source as possible, Google & OnePlus phones come with a near-to-pure operating systems.
Changing a ROM is not risky, as long as you follow the instructions, without any unaccounted improvising.
Before you install a ROM, read the working and bug list, to make sure you are installing something you have an idea of.
You need to install TWRP recovery (or any other one you like), and format data, in order to be able to travel among ROMs and/or root your device.
Formatting is only required because the phone is forcibly encrypted, and TWRP can not decrypt it, at least not for this device.
Rooting is simply about flashing a 5-MB file, Magisk, then rebooting to system, no need to wipe data.
No need to do any additional steps, unless you are trying to hide root from some apps and/or pass SafetyNet.
Mohamedkam000 said:
Look pal, rooting the phone is just like being an adult, it means you will get rid of Samsung's "Child Care".
Yes, UK models use Exynos chip, but you have to be sure, look at your baseband version, if it is G930FXXX, then you are good.
ROMs are in two shapes:
Stock-based: These are just like the one you are using, or other Samsung phones does, like Samsung Experience, One UI, TouchWiz. Maybe MIUI and FlymeOS will come into account, as there are ROMs based on them + Samsung's.
AOSP: These are pure Android ROMs, with few modifications to the core, but keeping the UI as close to the source as possible, Google & OnePlus phones come with a near-to-pure operating systems.
Changing a ROM is not risky, as long as you follow the instructions, without any unaccounted improvising.
Before you install a ROM, read the working and bug list, to make sure you are installing something you have an idea of.
You need to install TWRP recovery (or any other one you like), and format data, in order to be able to travel among ROMs and/or root your device.
Formatting is only required because the phone is forcibly encrypted, and TWRP can not decrypt it, at least not for this device.
Rooting is simply about flashing a 5-MB file, Magisk, then rebooting to system, no need to wipe data.
No need to do any additional steps, unless you are trying to hide root from some apps and/or pass SafetyNet.
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Hi Mohamedkam000
Thanks for replying. I'm not confused about why I want to root the phone. I'm just trying to understand the inner workings and the risks as I'm not as clued up with phone OS's as I am windows. I don't care about warrantees or hiding the the fact it's rooted I just want a clean rooted phone free of big brother well inside at least I know you will never completely keep them out but making it hard is a start lol.
Thank you very much for all the above especially on clarifying about the roms and the reason TWRP formats due to encryption nice one
My Baseband version slightly different though it's G930FXXU8ETI3 not sure if having a U instead of a third X makes any difference!
and I posted wrong tutorial I'm actually following this one below again not sure if that matters.
Guide How to root Android 8.0 Oreo Stock ROM on Galaxy S7 ( 100% Working )
Hi . i see too many peoples have problem on rooting Android 8.0 Oreo Stock Rom on Galaxy S7 ( edge ) and they cant get passed from the verification field error ! ok its bcuz they do only 1 step wrong , here i just wanna tell you all the steps 1...
forum.xda-developers.com
Again many thanks for clarifying that lot up very informative and much appreciated.
Kind regards
Daz
CitizenSmith said:
Hi Mohamedkam000
Thanks for replying. I'm not confused about why I want to root the phone. I'm just trying to understand the inner workings and the risks as I'm not as clued up with phone OS's as I am windows. I don't care about warrantees or hiding the the fact it's rooted I just want a clean rooted phone free of big brother well inside at least I know you will never completely keep them out but making it hard is a start lol.
Thank you very much for all the above especially on clarifying about the roms and the reason TWRP formats due to encryption nice one
My Baseband version slightly different though it's G930FXXU8ETI3 not sure if having a U instead of a third X makes any difference!
and I posted wrong tutorial I'm actually following this one below again not sure if that matters.
Guide How to root Android 8.0 Oreo Stock ROM on Galaxy S7 ( 100% Working )
Hi . i see too many peoples have problem on rooting Android 8.0 Oreo Stock Rom on Galaxy S7 ( edge ) and they cant get passed from the verification field error ! ok its bcuz they do only 1 step wrong , here i just wanna tell you all the steps 1...
forum.xda-developers.com
Again many thanks for clarifying that lot up very informative and much appreciated.
Kind regards
Daz
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It doesn't matter which version of Android you are using, root is the same.
However, on stock ROMs, it might sometimes get rough, as you may end up with Wi-Fi not working (happened to me Q1 2020).
If you really want to learn how Android OS works, then rooting the stock ROM is not your way.
Try AOSP ROMs, preferably start with Oreo ones, you can root in 3 common way, LineageOS SU Add-on, Magisk, Super SU.
But before you tickle your phone, you have to make a backup of your current device, of every partition, EFS is the most important partition, so make sure it is safe.
Baseband version doesn't matter a lot, unless you're paranoid with updates, it is sorted alphabetically, each string on its own.
The phone is more similar to a linux machine than to a Windows PC.
Edit: To root stock ROM, you have to flash dm verity, so you don't end up encrypted again.
Mohamedkam000 said:
It doesn't matter which version of Android you are using, root is the same.
However, on stock ROMs, it might sometimes get rough, as you may end up with Wi-Fi not working (happened to me Q1 2020).
If you really want to learn how Android OS works, then rooting the stock ROM is not your way.
Try AOSP ROMs, preferably start with Oreo ones, you can root in 3 common way, LineageOS SU Add-on, Magisk, Super SU.
But before you tickle your phone, you have to make a backup of your current device, of every partition, EFS is the most important partition, so make sure it is safe.
Baseband version doesn't matter a lot, unless you're paranoid with updates, it is sorted alphabetically, each string on its own.
The phone is more similar to a linux machine than to a Windows PC.
Edit: To root stock ROM, you have to flash dm verity, so you don't end up encrypted again.
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Thanks again for clearing quite a few things up I thought rooting stock rom would have been far safer way forward wow how wrong was I! but I guess I am just trying to find any kind simile to windows in any way but as you pointed out again it's more like Linux which again I've only played around with ubuntu and mint for a short period so again not to up on Linux lol.
It's funny I was just reading up on AOSP ROMs then got your message. I see they have a stable but not complete! Android 10 not that I would consider it need as I need a stable OS so Oreo is fine for me.
I have backed up phone using Smart Switch on the PC I assume that copy's every thing that's needed, I reset the phone in anticipation all be it prematurely but at least it restored all my data so if anything that was a good test of the back up at least .
I will have look at some AOSP ROMs and see what's involved there, I'll check out their tutorial hopefully it will include the whole process including root.
I gather by your comment using a AOSP ROM you don't need to use dm-verity or will that still be needed!.
The first thing to do is to flash (install) TWRP, it's a custom recovery (think of it as a mini OS that can boot before Android), that will be the base for any of your future tinkering.
Here is the thread, read the FP carefully: [Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
Once TWRP installed, you can do many things:
Install addons like Magisk. Magisk is the tool you use to obtain root. Forget SuperSU, its outdated, and don't works in modern versions of Android.
Install a custom ROM (this subforum is the perfect place to find them).
Backup & restore an image of your current ROM (very useful).
mooms said:
The first thing to do is to flash (install) TWRP, it's a custom recovery (think of it as a mini OS that can boot before Android), that will be the base for any of your future tinkering.
Here is the thread, read the FP carefully: [Recovery][Exynos] Official TWRP for Galaxy S7 (herolte)
Once TWRP installed, you can do many things:
Install addons like Magisk. Magisk is the tool you use to obtain root. Forget SuperSU, its outdated, and don't works in modern versions of Android.
Install a custom ROM (this subforum is the perfect place to find them).
Backup & restore an image of your current ROM (very useful).
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Thanks Mooms for the input
I tried to follow your links tutorial which he gives three options only one is any good to me and that was installing twrp using Odin but I'm having issues at every turn!. I can't even get Odin to recognise my phone it just wont pick it up I have Samsung driver installed and I have reinstalled many times I found an article claim to have a workaround but that was BS just selling some other app I even change the driver as described on there page,
7 Tips to Fix Odin Not Detecting Phone
Are you using Odin flash tool to flash your Samsung phone but it is not recognized by Odin? Here are 7 tips to fix Odin not detecting phone.
www.imyfone.com
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but that did nothing so reinstall normal driver again.
feels like it's just not meant to be :/
Thanks again.
CitizenSmith said:
Thanks again for clearing quite a few things up I thought rooting stock rom would have been far safer way forward wow how wrong was I! but I guess I am just trying to find any kind simile to windows in any way but as you pointed out again it's more like Linux which again I've only played around with ubuntu and mint for a short period so again not to up on Linux lol.
It's funny I was just reading up on AOSP ROMs then got your message. I see they have a stable but not complete! Android 10 not that I would consider it need as I need a stable OS so Oreo is fine for me.
I have backed up phone using Smart Switch on the PC I assume that copy's every thing that's needed, I reset the phone in anticipation all be it prematurely but at least it restored all my data so if anything that was a good test of the back up at least .
I will have look at some AOSP ROMs and see what's involved there, I'll check out their tutorial hopefully it will include the whole process including root.
I gather by your comment using a AOSP ROM you don't need to use dm-verity or will that still be needed!.
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AOSP ROMs are pure, you can't say they are not complete. They are complete, and what OEMs do, like Samsung and Xiaomi is just a customization that you can do, too.
It is preferred that when you take a backup, take it with TWRP, just to ensure you backed up phone's partitions, along with "EFS".
The root procedure on Android 6+ is done by patching the Kernel (boot.img), so unless you take backup of that, you cannot keep root.
There are stable custom ROMs, custom ROMs are meant for custom adjustments, however the stability depends on your phone, and the way you use it, you can compare AOSP vs. Stock and see the difference.
AOSP ROMs doesn't need dm verity, well, at least not if the developer did not mention the encryption part.
Mohamedkam000 said:
AOSP ROMs are pure, you can't say they are not complete. They are complete, and what OEMs do, like Samsung and Xiaomi is just a customization that you can do, too.
It is preferred that when you take a backup, take it with TWRP, just to ensure you backed up phone's partitions, along with "EFS".
The root procedure on Android 6+ is done by patching the Kernel (boot.img), so unless you take backup of that, you cannot keep root.
There are stable custom ROMs, custom ROMs are meant for custom adjustments, however the stability depends on your phone, and the way you use it, you can compare AOSP vs. Stock and see the difference.
AOSP ROMs doesn't need dm verity, well, at least not if the developer did not mention the encryption part.
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Some of the roms I have looked at mention external touch buttons at bottom of phone do not work or something else in the phone I'm just reading their comments.
I understand about the stock & custom rom's now that's not my problem at least not at the moment as I am miles away from choosing a rom! as I can't even get out the starting gate!. I can not get TWRP on my phone as the only way I can see to get it on a unrooted! phone is to use Odin but as I said Odin doesn't work at least not for me it does not see my phone. I would love to take a back up using twrp but that won't happen until I find a way to get TWRP on a unrooted phone. what crazy paradox is this!. you can't root phone without twrp installed and twrp won't install on a unrooted phone!. that makes perfect sense.
CitizenSmith said:
Some of the roms I have looked at mention external touch buttons at bottom of phone do not work or something else in the phone I'm just reading their comments.
I understand about the stock & custom rom's now that's not my problem at least not at the moment as I am miles away from choosing a rom! as I can't even get out the starting gate!. I can not get TWRP on my phone as the only way I can see to get it on a unrooted! phone is to use Odin but as I said Odin doesn't work at least not for me it does not see my phone. I would love to take a back up using twrp but that won't happen until I find a way to get TWRP on a unrooted phone. what crazy paradox is this!. you can't root phone without twrp installed and twrp won't install on a unrooted phone!. that makes perfect sense.
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Does your phone allow MTP communication? I mean can you transfer files when the phone is turned on?
Does the phone show any notification about a usb connection?
If not, then you have probably a bad USB cable, at least, or you have a hardware issue that can go as deep as a burned charging port.
If yes, then either your USB cable is not as fast as the phone requires, or you haven't installed the Samsung USB Drivers on your PC.
Unfortunately, you cannot root your device without PC, at least not since Lollipop.
CitizenSmith said:
Thanks Mooms for the input
I tried to follow your links tutorial which he gives three options only one is any good to me and that was installing twrp using Odin but I'm having issues at every turn!. I can't even get Odin to recognise my phone it just wont pick it up I have Samsung driver installed and I have reinstalled many times I found an article claim to have a workaround but that was BS just selling some other app I even change the driver as described on there page,
7 Tips to Fix Odin Not Detecting Phone
Are you using Odin flash tool to flash your Samsung phone but it is not recognized by Odin? Here are 7 tips to fix Odin not detecting phone.
www.imyfone.com
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but that did nothing so reinstall normal driver again.
feels like it's just not meant to be :/
Thanks again.
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Which version of Odin are you using ?
Use this version (latest): Odin v3.14.4
Which version of the Samsung USB drivers are you using ?
Use this version (latest): https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html
Mohamedkam000 said:
Does your phone allow MTP communication? I mean can you transfer files when the phone is turned on?
Does the phone show any notification about a usb connection?
If not, then you have probably a bad USB cable, at least, or you have a hardware issue that can go as deep as a burned charging port.
If yes, then either your USB cable is not as fast as the phone requires, or you haven't installed the Samsung USB Drivers on your PC.
Unfortunately, you cannot root your device without PC, at least not since Lollipop.
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Hi
Yes I can transfer files.
Yes phone asks to allow or block file transfer and it ohone shows up in Devices and Drives list and I can access the phone directory and shows up as Samsung s7 icon.
I will try another USB lead but the one I'm using is new and wasn't cheap but still a possibility I have had leads that weren't suitable for other things I was trying so it is worth a try.
Thanks
mooms said:
Which version of Odin are you using ?
Use this version (latest): Odin v3.14.4
Which version of the Samsung USB drivers are you using ?
Use this version (latest): https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/android-usb-driver.html
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When I downloaded Odin this was latest one Odin3_v3.13.1 though I have doubts that one version update will fix this issue as I did not see many if any people having my issue so they all used Odin and I believe theirs are fine even with older versions! but as I said Mohamedkam it's worth a try I will down load that version and give it a try.
As for the Samsung usb driver I believe that is where I got mine
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones no version visible under properties on file version 1.7.23.0.
The USB connection seems to be fine I have uninstalled then re-download and reinstalled a couple of times.
I can transfer files no problem it shows up as Galaxy S7 Icon with card and phone drive inside.
I'll update shortly thank you.
Update:
I just went to try new Odin and whilst checking my phone have seen I have Offical TWRP app installed? I have no clue as to how that's got in there! as Odin did not show phone so I could select nothing!.
In the phone I open app and if i select backup existing recovery it opens and Select Folder tab and under that Selected Folder: /sdcard Filename: Recovery .img and at the bottom of screen Root access required.
I just hope it's installed correctly!. it is showing in playstore my apps as well just to confirm. if this is now installed what should I do next Now not sure what tutorial to start following.
I am just going to try the new odin and see if it picks up the phone back soon.
OK Seem that it now shows up in the new Odin. at least I think it has! in the log window I see this: <ID:0/004> Added!!
I didn't see that before.
Would be grateful if you could tell me how to proceed from here!
Correct, you don't need he latst version of Odin or the Samsung drivers, bit it was just to be sure.
You need to be in download mode, but before, you must have checked OEM unlock & USB debug in developer options (mandatory).
I've written a tutorial with images here (in French):
Samsung Galaxy S7 (edge) - Mangez un Oreo! [Topic Unique] - Page : 487 - Téléphone Android - Technologies Mobiles - FORUM HardWare.fr
mooms said:
Correct, you don't need he latst version of Odin or the Samsung drivers, bit it was just to be sure.
You need to be in download mode, but before, you must have checked OEM unlock & USB debug in developer options (mandatory).
I've written a tutorial with images here (in French):
Samsung Galaxy S7 (edge) - Mangez un Oreo! [Topic Unique] - Page : 487 - Téléphone Android - Technologies Mobiles - FORUM HardWare.fr
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As I said the older version did not show any kind of data what's so ever and the phone was in download mode. phone displayed "Downloading" which I believe it says that even if it's not doing anything! so a tutorial explained. I think it must have installed the Official TWRP app even though phone did not show up in Odin everything was blank however when I installed the new version of Odin like you suggested it then showed up as <ID:0/004> Added!!. so your suggestion work thanks for that and I did enable OEM unlock & USB debug I did long time ago.
I would check out your tutorial but unfortunately I don't speak French and translating instructions is too risky but thank you for the offer but I'll carry on look around still undecided on what custom rom to go for as I said some comments point out small issues and the developers also state certain things are not working so that is making it hard to consider one if you know what I mean.
Again Thank you for your input very much appreciated.
CitizenSmith said:
As I said the older version did not show any kind of data what's so ever and the phone was in download mode. phone displayed "Downloading" which I believe it says that even if it's not doing anything! so a tutorial explained. I think it must have installed the Official TWRP app even though phone did not show up in Odin everything was blank however when I installed the new version of Odin like you suggested it then showed up as <ID:0/004> Added!!. so your suggestion work thanks for that and I did enable OEM unlock & USB debug I did long time ago.
I would check out your tutorial but unfortunately I don't speak French and translating instructions is too risky but thank you for the offer but I'll carry on look around still undecided on what custom rom to go for as I said some comments point out small issues and the developers also state certain things are not working so that is making it hard to consider one if you know what I mean.
Again Thank you for your input very much appreciated.
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Take a note that, when you flash TWRP, you have to boot immediately to the recovery, so as to enforce its existence, cause I remember they phone has an original recovery backed up somewhere, and gets triggered when you reboot directly to system instead of the unofficial binary.
I advise you to watch guides on YouTube, it's more .. understandable.
CitizenSmith said:
still undecided on what custom rom to go for as I said some comments point out small issues and the developers also state certain things are not working so that is making it hard to consider one if you know what I mean.
Again Thank you for your input very much appreciated.
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I recommend to go with ALEXNDR ROM: zero bugs, everything works perfectly (it's based on stock ROM).
[ROM][G930F/FD][ALEXNDR] * U8EUE1 * DevBase v7.4 * Encryption support [Jul-10]
Important notes for Developers / Chefs !!! This ROM is NOT based on any other custom ROM. My work contains many original ideas and innovations that I introduced as the first in the ROM development (see "Changelist" in post #2). Of course, it...
forum.xda-developers.com
Mohamedkam000 said:
Take a note that, when you flash TWRP, you have to boot immediately to the recovery, so as to enforce its existence, cause I remember they phone has an original recovery backed up somewhere, and gets triggered when you reboot directly to system instead of the unofficial binary.
I advise you to watch guides on YouTube, it's more .. understandable.
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Yer I read that but I've ended up with TWRP installed and did not do that process because I was unaware it installed until it showed up.
As I said I'll just keep looking for now I know I'll find one that works for me from start to finish.
and I've been checking youtube but wouldn't want to use any links their providing but it may help familurise myself with the whole process if i watch enough of them.
Thanks again for your help.
mooms said:
I recommend to go with ALEXNDR ROM: zero bugs, everything works perfectly (it's based on stock ROM).
[ROM][G930F/FD][ALEXNDR] * U8EUE1 * DevBase v7.4 * Encryption support [Jul-10]
Important notes for Developers / Chefs !!! This ROM is NOT based on any other custom ROM. My work contains many original ideas and innovations that I introduced as the first in the ROM development (see "Changelist" in post #2). Of course, it...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hi Mooms
I will check that out many thanks. I wonder if you could help me here. I am in the middle of the rooting process but have hit a snag. again!
I have now installed TWRP successfully then no-verity-opt-encrypt-3.1 all went fine and I'm at point of flashing Magisk but have an issue when I swipe to flash is gives me a error in red saying "invalid zip file format !"
I downloaded it from github here.
GitHub - topjohnwu/Magisk: The Magic Mask for Android
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
I click on "code" tab and then "download zip" and I placed that in a download folder on my sd card when I select it I get the above error any ideas as to why I am getting this am I downloaded the correct file?
thanks for any assistance you could give.
Hi,
I have a SM-T380, and I tried to root it using magisk, It patched the boot.img file and I flashed it via odin, but for some odd reason when I open Magisk it says installed N/A.
I have the latest security patch (T380DXS4CUD3) (Android 9) and I already tried using the preserve AVB / preserve force encryption options.
I was wondering, there's no way to root this device on Android 9?I'm just trying out of fun since the tablet was laying around there.
any suggestions really appreciate it,
Waiting for someone to shed some light in to this matter. I tried all the possible procedure I found on google, but no luck.
Barto604 said:
Hi,
I have a SM-T380, and I tried to root it using magisk, It patched the boot.img file and I flashed it via odin, but for some odd reason when I open Magisk it says installed N/A.
I have the latest security patch (T380DXS4CUD3) (Android 9) and I already tried using the preserve AVB / preserve force encryption options.
I was wondering, there's no way to root this device on Android 9?I'm just trying out of fun since the tablet was laying around there.
any suggestions really appreciate it,
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If your still interested in rooting this device go to @Austcool post it worked for me.
custom-sm-t380-sm-t385-boot
Edit: 2022 I have tested it it fully works as of this year!!!. 😁 disclaimer, I am in no way responsible for this kernel screwing up you tablet so use at your own risk. to flash it simply open up settings enable developer options and enable OEM...
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Barto604 said:
Hi,
I have a SM-T380, and I tried to root it using magisk, It patched the boot.img file and I flashed it via odin, but for some odd reason when I open Magisk it says installed N/A.
I have the latest security patch (T380DXS4CUD3) (Android 9) and I already tried using the preserve AVB / preserve force encryption options.
I was wondering, there's no way to root this device on Android 9?I'm just trying out of fun since the tablet was laying around there.
any suggestions really appreciate it,
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Its Defex use my boot.img it's related to Samsungs new Defex anti root privileges security feature you must build the kernel from source; I already built Defex disabled kernel Prerooted with magisk.
Thank you, I already installed a Custom Rom ( I think it was made by you) using the January 2020 Security Patch, I think the latest software update is also a security patch so is redundant.
My question is, is it possible that you can provide me a .zip with the original Samsung Galaxy Boot Logo animations from this tablet? the Rom has custom ones and it didn't had a backup of the originals, I need the:
bootup.qmg
bootloop.qmg
shutdown.qmg
also if you have the original PowerOn.ogg and ShutDown.ogg I would really appreciate it. Thanks for replying this old threat it really means a lot.
Barto604 said:
Thank you, I already installed a Custom Rom ( I think it was made by you) using the January 2020 Security Patch, I think the latest software update is also a security patch so is redundant.
My question is, is it possible that you can provide me a .zip with the original Samsung Galaxy Boot Logo animations from this tablet? the Rom has custom ones and it didn't had a backup of the originals, I need the:
bootup.qmg
bootloop.qmg
shutdown.qmg
also if you have the original PowerOn.ogg and ShutDown.ogg I would really appreciate it. Thanks for replying this old threat it really means a lot.
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Sure I'll pull them from my device on pie.
Austcool said:
Sure I'll pull them from my device on pie.
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Barto604 said:
Thank you, I already installed a Custom Rom ( I think it was made by you) using the January 2020 Security Patch, I think the latest software update is also a security patch so is redundant.
My question is, is it possible that you can provide me a .zip with the original Samsung Galaxy Boot Logo animations from this tablet? the Rom has custom ones and it didn't had a backup of the originals, I need the:
bootup.qmg
bootloop.qmg
shutdown.qmg
also if you have the original PowerOn.ogg and ShutDown.ogg I would really appreciate it. Thanks for replying this old threat it really means a lot.
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Was this my Oreo rom I cannot seem to find the download for it do you mind sharing the download link I was trying to grab some files from the old Oreo rom but I couldn't find it. Also I can get you the pie copys of the bootup.qmg and the bootloop.qmg shutdown.qmg but the files called PowerOn.ogg and ShutDown.ogg don't exist by default on the SM-T380 they are custom added by me you can ether add your own bootsounds files or remove them to boot without a poweron/shutdown sound.
Austcool said:
Was this my Oreo rom I cannot seem to find the download for it do you mind sharing the download link I was trying to grab some files from the old Oreo rom but I couldn't find it. Also I can get you the pie copys of the bootup.qmg and the bootloop.qmg shutdown.qmg but the files called PowerOn.ogg and ShutDown.ogg don't exist by default on the SM-T380 they are custom added by me you can ether add your own bootsounds files or remove them to boot without a poweron/shutdown sound.
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Thank you so much!!!
And sorry it wasn't your build it was zfk110's build https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...android-9-bloatware-free-twrp-backup.4243589/
Barto604 said:
Hi,
I have a SM-T380, and I tried to root it using magisk, It patched the boot.img file and I flashed it via odin, but for some odd reason when I open Magisk it says installed N/A.
I have the latest security patch (T380DXS4CUD3) (Android 9) and I already tried using the preserve AVB / preserve force encryption options.
I was wondering, there's no way to root this device on Android 9?I'm just trying out of fun since the tablet was laying around there.
any suggestions really appreciate it,
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I want to piggyback off of this thread because I'm experiencing the same problem...if anyone can help by giving a step-by-step instruction as to what worked that would be most appreciated
allanseth23 wrote that "this worked," but what did? You follow that link and there are six files, I tried it out and the following screens which I've never seen before showed up (see attached images)
I'm not new to this and I've rooted a wide variety of devices (including using firehose/engineering mode) so I'm really having some trouble understanding why rooting this ancient device five years after its release and almost a year past it's final update is so difficult
if someone can be so kind as to write a step by step "step one, load this via odin (file attached); step two load this via twrp (file attached)" that would be great because the information for this device is scattered across tens of pages and the posts are incomplete (they mention it's for Pie but don't mention on which build they were successful) - no one has collated all of this info to say what works and it would help lots of people, not just myself
I think that's the most frustrating part, the piecemeal information from posters regarding this device--I don't think I've ever waded in an XDA thread that was this broken before (it also doesn't help that all the Tab A models are pushed together into one subforum).
To be clear I'm running the very last software update for this device (AP T380DXS4CUD3) for SM-T380, device is OEM unlocked.
I just want the version rooted, I don't need any TWRP backups that contain additional mods.
Thanks to anyone that can help
cliffswallow said:
I want to piggyback off of this thread because I'm experiencing the same problem...if anyone can help by giving a step-by-step instruction as to what worked that would be most appreciated
allanseth23 wrote that "this worked," but what did? You follow that link and there are six files, I tried it out and the following screens which I've never seen before showed up (see attached images)
I'm not new to this and I've rooted a wide variety of devices (including using firehose/engineering mode) so I'm really having some trouble understanding why rooting this ancient device five years after its release and almost a year past it's final update is so difficult
if someone can be so kind as to write a step by step "step one, load this via odin (file attached); step two load this via twrp (file attached)" that would be great because the information for this device is scattered across tens of pages and the posts are incomplete (they mention it's for Pie but don't mention on which build they were successful) - no one has collated all of this info to say what works and it would help lots of people, not just myself
I think that's the most frustrating part, the piecemeal information from posters regarding this device--I don't think I've ever waded in an XDA thread that was this broken before (it also doesn't help that all the Tab A models are pushed together into one subforum).
To be clear I'm running the very last software update for this device (AP T380DXS4CUD3) for SM-T380, device is OEM unlocked.
I just want the version rooted, I don't need any TWRP backups that contain additional mods.
Thanks to anyone that can help
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I am piggy backing too because you are someone recently (last week) were messing with this thing too...
I was given a SM-T380 and am trying to make it "useful"
So far I have had fine luck with both oreo and pie (using the build you mentioned T380DXS4CUD3 via twrp restore... and it is fine, but seems slower than I recalled 8.1 being...
Anyway, I have been flashing the v19.0 of magisk (and a v7.1 of magisk manager) and then flashed v21.4 (and v8.x of manager).
Anyway, if you install a newer magisk manager it will show the device as unrooted (N/A) but updating further seems like I would need to extract the boot.img from the twrp backup (which is above my head...) and patch it with newer magisk...
I am not sure that it's needed for what I will be using the tablet for.. but I haven't had luck with safetynet (using magiskhide props) so I am looking into other methods.
Anyway, I'm not sure if I sould go back to oreo 8.1 or not just because pie 9 seems sluggish in comparison..
Anyway, I am going to tinker with it in my spare time over the next few days, so if you want to connect about anything particular I am around.
-g
cliffswallow said:
I want to piggyback off of this thread because I'm experiencing the same problem...if anyone can help by giving a step-by-step instruction as to what worked that would be most appreciated
allanseth23 wrote that "this worked," but what did? You follow that link and there are six files, I tried it out and the following screens which I've never seen before showed up (see attached images)
I'm not new to this and I've rooted a wide variety of devices (including using firehose/engineering mode) so I'm really having some trouble understanding why rooting this ancient device five years after its release and almost a year past it's final update is so difficult
if someone can be so kind as to write a step by step "step one, load this via odin (file attached); step two load this via twrp (file attached)" that would be great because the information for this device is scattered across tens of pages and the posts are incomplete (they mention it's for Pie but don't mention on which build they were successful) - no one has collated all of this info to say what works and it would help lots of people, not just myself
I think that's the most frustrating part, the piecemeal information from posters regarding this device--I don't think I've ever waded in an XDA thread that was this broken before (it also doesn't help that all the Tab A models are pushed together into one subforum).
To be clear I'm running the very last software update for this device (AP T380DXS4CUD3) for SM-T380, device is OEM unlocked.
I just want the version rooted, I don't need any TWRP backups that contain additional mods.
Thanks to anyone that can help
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I root mine by just loading pie.tar from @Austcool post on odin. We have the same build no.