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Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
It does "fix" the bootloader unlock exploit though
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...the-kernel-exploit-for-unlocking-bootloaders/
scoobaspeaz said:
Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
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So, stock recovery to install this?
I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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hmm put it on my internal storage and its not found, I think stock recovery wants to see it on a sdcard.
If your boot loader is unlocked before the update, it should stay unlocked. You just will not be able to unlock with methods out there now.
Sent from my Razr HD using xda app-developers app
I received the OTA today on my Max HD. It was build 9.18.79.
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A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
Thanks for the reply! A few more questions if you don't mind (would hate to do something wrong... like I did last time... luckily I was able to revert back to an original version and fix the install... sigh...):
4) With protecting root, I need the SuperSU Pro version, yes? To be able to use the survival mode, yes? Will Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper do the same thing? Is it possible to use both "to be sure"?
5) I have everything backed up with Titanium Backup. Should I bother getting the pro version and backing everything up using the cloud backup and hypershell? Or won't this matter since if root doesn't keep I won't be able to use Titanium Backup?
6) I also have performed the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack using SQLite. Am I going to have to undo the hack in order for the OTA update to work?
Thanks again for all your help!
Update - I decided to attempt the update and hope for the best. System update 9.18.79.xx updating from 9.16.6.xx.
I purchased the SuperSU Pro from the Play Store, and used the survival mode in SuperSU. I also used the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and protected root. I figured if one didn't work the other might... Voodoo worked to protect and re-install root access (not sure about SuperSU as I tried Voodoo first to restore root after the install).
I am unsure if the bootloader is still unlocked, but from what people have said there doesn't seem to be a reason to believe it is re-locked. I haven't tested it out to know for sure though.
It appears that the entire update installed correctly. No errors, and the baseband version was updated to the new radio (xxx.15P).
I did not undo the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack prior to installing the update.
Hopefully this post helps others out there.
My final question... what does updating the radio/baseband do exactly?
i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
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i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
KachowPow said:
There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
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So any idea how one might fix this?
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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I tried to take the 9.18.79 update I protected the root (I'm not unlocked) before I did so I also temporarily un-rooted (I've always been told to do this before and update) Now I an no longer rooted and it can't find any SU binary codes. Gonna have to flash back to 9.6.16 and try it again I guess or stay on 9.6.16 in order to maintain root for now. If you find a solution please share.
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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I agree with Lenny. This same thing happened to me when I tried to take the liquid smooth ROM. Follow his instructions above. You'll lose all your pics, vids, files, etc. But at least you'll have a working phone again.
Went smoothly here
All my devices except this one are rooted and some are rom'd. I thought long and hard about whether to void this warranty but decided one day it would be out of updates from VZW and I would want to flash something. I have been denying the OTA for the last day so I figured now or never.
Here are the simple steps:
Download and install Moto device manager (for the USB drivers) here
Enable USB debugging in developer options on the phone
run motochopper here
run motoapocolypse here
install voodooOTA root keeper from Play and backup root
apply OTA
It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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Yes, the bootloader won't get locked again after it is unlocked. Moto would be shooting themselves having to reinstate warranties if they did that. Yes I wanted the option of flashing later becuase the ota will install sooner or later. I also want to stay on the upgrade path for now to have current radios.
I still have an Eris lying around that is long out of support but i have gb on it.
IDroidThere4Iam said:
My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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that's what i want to do, but i cant because my power button is broken! so i cant enter to fastboot mode without the power button.. i will have to open my phone and try to fix the power button myself.
Just to make a point and to clear up any confusion, this Update will not lock the Bootloader. If you have an Unlocked Bootloader then you will have an Unlocked Bootloader after the update, regardless if it fully works or not, and even if you lose Root, the Bootloader will still be Unlocked. If Root is lost with an Unlocked Bootloader, I suggest downgrading through an FXZ of either 9.16.6 or 9.16.9 and restore Root.
Hi everybody, I'm wondering if anyone has figured out how to remove the bootloader unlocked warning? it became so annoying after upgrading to 7.1.1 and now it stays for at least 15 to 20 seconds ?
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Hi everybody, I'm wondering if anyone has figured out how to remove the bootloader unlocked warning? it became so annoying after upgrading to 7.1.1 and now it stays for at least 15 to 20 seconds
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You can't, you would have to modify the bootloader to get rid of it, which is pretty dangerous and could hard brick your phone.
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You can't, you would have to modify the bootloader to get rid of it, which is pretty dangerous and could hard brick your phone.
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Ok, but as I know the only version that doesn't contain this warning screen is B20, so If I started from the very beginning by flashing back the B20 then removing the bootloader from the next versions (B27,B29,B15,B19) and flashing them from twrp would that work? ?
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Ok, but as I know the only version that doesn't contain this warning screen is B20, so If I started from the very beginning by flashing back the B20 then removing the bootloader from the next versions (B27,B29,B15,B19) and flashing them from twrp would that work? ?
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If you are going to try that then just flash the b20 stack first and see if it boots.
Not completely sure whats in the bootstack zips but I've always assumed it is bootloader and modem.
Pretty sure 6.x bootloader will not work on 7.x but you can always try it out.
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If you are going to try that then just flash the b20 stack first and see if it boots.
Not completely sure whats in the bootstack zips but I've always assumed it is bootloader and modem.
Pretty sure 6.x bootloader will not work on 7.x but you can always try it out.
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Tbh I don't have the courage to try it that's why I'm asking may be one of our good developers knows the right way to do it ?
Saw this in post #496 of Full Updates / Back to Stock Files via TWRP
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"EDIT : managed to work fastboot and get rid of the bootscreen as in attachment :
Just refollow the steps in this guide to unlock bootloader (even if you think/thought you were unlocked (you are but has to be 'rewritten"), just do it again to flash the proper aboot...)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axo...flash-t3517379
I had permission denied in 8) so i retried in twrp recovery.
All went fine.
And also the annoying boot screen ("that your device is corrupted due to unlock state...") is GONE too...."
I actually find the unlocked bootloader convenient. Rather than try to remember which buttons to press to get into recovery/fastboot, I can just do it from that screen so long as one of the volume buttons is depressed during the first 5 seconds of booting. I don't find it intrusive or bothersome at all.
If yours is taking 20 seconds to start booting then there is some other problem. It should start within ~5 seconds.
romeoh said:
Hi everybody, I'm wondering if anyone has figured out how to remove the bootloader unlocked warning? it became so annoying after upgrading to 7.1.1 and now it stays for at least 15 to 20 seconds
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u can give me the method for unlock bootloader for 7.1.1
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u can give me the method for unlock bootloader for 7.1.1
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I was already unlocked when I updated to 7.1.1. You can try this method it's so simple and easy. Tbh I'm not sure if it will work on 7.1.1, but I think all what you need to do is to revert back to 7.0 then unlock bootloader, take the ota update and flash twrp from fasboot and from twrp flash SuperSu 2.79 for root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514/page25
romeoh said:
I was already unlocked when I updated to 7.1.1. You can try this method it's so simple and easy. Tbh I'm not sure if it will work on 7.1.1, but I think all what you need to do is to revert back to 7.0 then unlock bootloader, take the ota update and flash twrp from fasboot and from twrp flash SuperSu 2.79 for root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/edl-emergency-dl-mode-twrp-unlock-t3553514/page25
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thanks for help
but im a fried if this method brick my phone
Hi There,
I am confused, reading these guides. I just bought a refurbished G900V that has cid 15 and
Android 6.0.1 Security Patch Level March 1, 2017
G900VVRU2DQC2
I want to root/unlock and install LineageOS 7 Nougat
The guides I read all refer to phones running Andorid 5 or 4 so I dont know what is my first step?
Can anyone provide a link to a tutorial that is about phone that already has 6.0.1? I did not OTA myself, this is how the phone arrived to me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
The third post.
Once you flash EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip in p.13 you'll have TWRP and MM firmware.
Everything you need to flash LOS.
bbsc said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
The third post.
Once you flash EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip in p.13 you'll have TWRP and MM firmware.
Everything you need to flash LOS.
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Thanks. I tried it but after installing that first file with Odin the phone never rebooted or gave me any message. And after that it got stuck at the Verizon splash screen. And I tried doing a factory restore on the stock recovery or whatever the hell its called when you volume down + home + power
But even after that the phone is bricked and stuck on the Verizon splash screen. Oh well, I'm just going to RMA it.
Ive rooted alot of phones on xda but this one failed MISERABLY. Thank God I can still get my money back.
Never should have bought this Verizon branded phone.
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i know there are a few ways to root the S10+, now we are a half year futher and my question is; what is the easiest way to root the S10+???? because i can't get it done.....
Dont rkot you will regret it
Hi, you can root only if you own an Exynos model, check this first...
The easiest way is to root with magisk without twrp in my opinion, all instructions are in S10 Rom thread, it is the same for S10+. Remember that it will trip KNOX and you will not be able to use Samsung pay, all other apps as far as i know you can get work properly. For me SPay was not relevant, because it is not working in my country.
I have rooted my phone a month ago, installed AdAway and AfWall, some addition open sourse apps and i am totally happy with it=)
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i know there are a few ways to root the S10+, now we are a half year futher and my question is; what is the easiest way to root the S10+???? because i can't get it done.....
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I am stuck on canary Magisk not allowing me to patch the standard AP file I loaded onto my phone. It constantly spins "Checking for updates" and never lets me go to install and then patch the AP. Yes I have booted into recovery and erased al data and caches and checked that OEM unlock is greyed out and boot loader is unlocked.
https://imgur.com/lrZSjEm
[Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/lrZSjEm.jpg)
Sahmadsaab said:
Dont rkot you will regret it
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What will we miss or why will we regret?
Issues rooting
Hey guys,
I am having issues rooting an S10 +, I used the guide to patch the AP file using magisk and then flashed it using odin, followed the rest of the guide to the letter.
Then once the device finally booted, it showed me the set up screen, then we back to the Samsung splash screen and had a a warning in red across the top of the screen that said "Only official binarys are allowed" and just kept on boot looping.
I then flashed the stock rom using odin, I have used the same process on an S10 without any issues.
Does anyone know where I may have gone wrong ?
AlienSexGod said:
I am stuck on canary Magisk not allowing me to patch the standard AP file I loaded onto my phone. It constantly spins "Checking for updates" and never lets me go to install and then patch the AP. Yes I have booted into recovery and erased al data and caches and checked that OEM unlock is greyed out and boot loader is unlocked.
https://imgur.com/lrZSjEm
[Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/lrZSjEm.jpg)
What will we miss or why will we regret?
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Hi I'm having the same problem!
I found a solution because I wanted to restore the root of the device because I needed it
Canadian SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9 user here.
I've been reading a lot trying to figure out what I can do with regards to rooting & installing custom ROM. But the available info is confusing and contradicting.
Could anyone please answer my questions below?
1. Can I root S8 that is running Android 9?
I've tried naively to flash CF-Auto-Root with Odin , but got an error.
2. Knowing that bootloader is locked I thought I could downgrade to Android 7 and unlock the bootloader
Paid for SAMMOBILE firmware, but Odin failed to flash Android 7. Then I read somewhere that you CAN NOT downgrade Samsung phones. Is that the case?
3. What is the roadmap for flashing custom kernel, ROM and rooting SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9?
At the end of my wits here... Thank you in advance!
temuri said:
Canadian SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9 user here.
I've been reading a lot trying to figure out what I can do with regards to rooting & installing custom ROM. But the available info is confusing and contradicting.
Could anyone please answer my questions below?
1. Can I root S8 that is running Android 9?
I've tried naively to flash CF-Auto-Root with Odin , but got an error.
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Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
temuri said:
2. Knowing that bootloader is locked I thought I could downgrade to Android 7 and unlock the bootloader
Paid for SAMMOBILE firmware, but Odin failed to flash Android 7. Then I read somewhere that you CAN NOT downgrade Samsung phones. Is that the case?
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Depends on the binary version, the screen text in Download Mode should tell you. You can't downgrade the binary, so if it changed from 3 to 4 (for example) and is currently on 4, you can only flash binary 4 firmware, but you can't downgrade to 3.
temuri said:
3. What is the roadmap for flashing custom kernel, ROM and rooting SM-G950W Snapdragon Samsung S8 on Android 9?
At the end of my wits here... Thank you in advance!
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I'll try to put this simply:
Enable OEM unlocking in developer options
Unlock bootloader (wipes data)
Boot device, set up Google/Samsung account, connect to the Internet
Perform a manual update check, do not download update
Check to ensure OEM Unlocking is still visible
Put device in download mode and flash TWRP; immediately boot TWRP, do not allow device to reboot into system, otherwise it will restore the stock recovery
Make sure you flash the Multidisabler in TWRP to disable encryption and recovery restoration
Flash Magisk in TWRP to gain root
Boot into system and set up device, install the Magisk app to manage root.
I would leave it on Pie. Anything below that has nasty vulnerabilities like X helper.
If you want more performance optimize it with Package Disabler or adb edits.
If that doesn't get it, get a N10+, a huge performance and cam increase.
How to read Samsung build numbers
@V0latyle
> Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
But the bootloaded IS locked on Android 9, thus Magisk/TWRP can't be installed. Or did I get something wrong?
And since @blackhawk just said to leave it on Android 9 - can anything be done at all?
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@V0latyle
> Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
But the bootloaded IS locked on Android 9, thus Magisk/TWRP can't be installed. Or did I get something wrong?
And since @blackhawk just said to leave it on Android 9 - can anything be done at all?
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I heard that Extreme Syndicate for S9 series may seem nice. (OUDATED THOUGH TAKE EVERYTHING NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.)
temuri said:
@V0latyle
> Use Magisk. Flash TWRP, then install Magisk in TWRP. This won't be possible if the bootloader cannot be unlocked
But the bootloaded IS locked on Android 9, thus Magisk/TWRP can't be installed. Or did I get something wrong?
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Are you saying it can't be unlocked? Or simply that it is not unlocked?
The bootloader unlock has nothing to do with the Android version. Whether you can unlock it might though.
temuri said:
And since @blackhawk just said to leave it on Android 9 - can anything be done at all?
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Blackhawk is a cranky old curmodgeon, don't listen to him. Totally kidding, he's a smart guy.
So let's focus on Step 1. Enable Developer Options, do you see the OEM Unlocking toggle?
@V0latyle
first of all, thank you for your time and patience.
nope, no such thing under Developer options. neither grayed out, it's just not there.
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@V0latyle
first of all, thank you for your time and patience.
nope, no such thing under Developer options. neither grayed out, it's just not there.
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Your device is set up, you have a Google account added, and you're connected to the Internet?
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Your device is set up, you have a Google account added, and you're connected to the Internet?
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that's correct.
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that's correct.
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Okay. Current firmware version?
Settings > About phone > Software information
Baseband version: G950WVLU8CUF3
temuri said:
Baseband version: G950WVLU8CUF3
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Okay, so you're on the latest update. See if you can download and flash CSL1
If that works try AQD9
Next time you're in download mode, either take a picture of your screen or post what it says for SW REV or RP REV
consider downloaded - 6min left.
should I use standard ODIN to flash it?
Bad news but OEM Unlock does not exist on North American models. So you are out of luck unless you have a low bit number which then you can go to @afaneh92 for US/Canada Samsung BL unlocking
webhook said:
Bad news but OEM Unlock does not exist on North American models. So you are out of luck unless you have a low bit number which then you can go to @afaneh62 for US/Canada Samsung BL unlocking
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uh-oh... can you please explain the "low bit" part and how do I check it?
@V0latyle
An attempt to flash CSL1 failed with:
FAIL! (Auth)
Complete(Write) operation failed
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ouchies. was too quick and contacted the guy already
temuri said:
ouchies. was too quick and contacted the guy already
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2023 SM-G950U/U1/W Rev8 One Click Root/Safestrap Inject Method
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I've tried this with my T-Mobile US GS8+. Works like a charm. Since you are on Bit 8 the stuff there is compatible with your phone. However you may brick stuff so be careful
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