Hello everyone,
After getting my S5 yesterday one of the first things I did was try to root it via towelroot. Unfortunately it said phone not currently supported which is weird seeing as I found out it worked for others.
Anyway is it because I'm running too updated firmware or anything else of which I am not yet aware. If so I'd love to find out which version I need to flash and where I can find it. I also tried the automated towelroot with EasyRootToolkit(v12) and others but it got stuck on creating VM.
If anyone could help out I'll greatly appreciate it.
lyubor said:
Hello everyone,
After getting my S5 yesterday one of the first things I did was try to root it via towelroot. Unfortunately it said phone not currently supported which is weird seeing as I found out it worked for others.
Anyway is it because I'm running too updated firmware or anything else of which I am not yet aware. If so I'd love to find out which version I need to flash and where I can find it. I also tried the automated towelroot with EasyRootToolkit(v12) and others but it got stuck on creating VM.
If anyone could help out I'll greatly appreciate it.
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If your firmware is ANGx Towelroot doesn`t work. Downgrade to an older version like ANE2 or follow this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-triggering-knox-2nd-method-t2843044.
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Sorry about that, I was trying to find out more general information before going into specifics.
Anyway, my model's information's below
Model: SM-G900F
Version: 4.4.2
Build: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANG9
Kernel: 3.4.0 ~ Fri. Jul 25 2014
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I have the same problem.
I purchased mine a few days ago, and the kernel is from August. The model is 901F. It doesn't look like there's any older version to download.
How can I root it?
HippyBob said:
I have the same problem.
I purchased mine a few days ago, and the kernel is from August. The model is 901F. It doesn't look like there's any older version to download.
How can I root it?
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Maybe Towelroot will be updated to a newer version for the NGx kernels in the future, for now there is only CF Auto Root for root which will trip the KNOX void warranty flag. Check if the 901F is supported by CF Root first.
gee2012 said:
Maybe Toewlroot will be updated to a newer version for the NGx kernels in the future, for now there is only CF Auto Root for root which will trip the KNOX void warranty flag.
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Ah I see. As long as I can use the phone with the rom of my choice, along with having root access, I don't need the Knox void warranty flag to be intact. I had a look around yesterday, and CF Auto root didn't support 901F iirc. Would it still be safe to try without bricking it?
Edit: Ah I see you edited your post. Will just have to wait I guess.
HippyBob said:
Ah I see. As long as I can use the phone with the rom of my choice, along with having root access, I don't need the Knox void warranty flag to be intact. I had a look around yesterday, and CF Auto root didn't support 901F iirc. Would it still be safe to try without bricking it?
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I would wait on Chainfire for a file suited for your device, you can (soft) brick a phone with the wrong file. You could also Google around for a compatible custom recovery for your device and then flash the latest superSU.zip file for your device to get root.
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fffft said:
You didn't look very hard. There are firmware builds going back to May.
Use Odin to write an older firmware version, then Towel root will prevail.
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Well I searched for firmwares for 901F. I found ones for other models such as 900F. Would I be able to use a 900F firmware on a 901F model?
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fffft said:
You attached your post to a thread discussing the 900F and Towel root. Instead of hijacking someone else's thread, you should start your own. Particularly because you have a different, derivative model further confusing the subject under discussion.
The 900F has firmwares dating back to May. Your 901F doesn't. An extended search is your best option. As a very recent model and running 4.4.4 as well as a new kernel build you will have to see what exploits are found for your device. You might want to post some information in the CF-Autoroot thread to see if your device can be accommodated. Or you can wait it out and see what Chainfire, Geohot, et al can do with your model.
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Ah sorry, just didn't want to add more threads when the subject would be pretty much the same. Will create one next time. I will play the waiting game and just endure TouchWiz.
HippyBob said:
Ah sorry, just didn't want to add more threads when the subject would be pretty much the same. Will create one next time. I will play the waiting game and just endure TouchWiz.
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Or install Nova, Apex or any other launcher and a different icon pack from Play and turn off apps/widgets you don`t use
Hi,
I had very same problem with GS3. I solved problem with a Windows based Kingo ROOT software. No need ti downgrade etc. Everything went so smoothly and easy.
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I don't mind tripping Knox 2.0 as I have no warranty and no plans to resell anyway - can it be done at all right now, or are we stuck until Towelroot etc are fixed for >3rd date kernels?
People say to use mobile odin pro, and knox remain 0x0. Do an search with rom name plus root and read instructions
I spent two hours trying to establish if there was any way to root this firmware before asking. I can find nothing useful or even whether it can be flashed back to the previous firmware. If anyone knows and can actually help with an answer, it would be very appreciated.
Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2807303
EDIT: the good news is I just gave in and tried the newest CF version listed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1656
SM9005 (international qualcomm)
And although I guess Knox has tripped, it HAS given me back full root access. Could someone PLEASE post a confirmation that it works within that thread for Chainfire as I lack enough posts to do so but want him to know it IS working on this latest firmware. Thanks!
thebbqist said:
EDIT: the good news is I just gave in and tried the newest CF version listed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1656
SM9005 (international qualcomm)
And although I guess Knox has tripped, it HAS given me back full root access. Could someone PLEASE post a confirmation that it works within that thread for Chainfire as I lack enough posts to do so but want him to know it IS working on this latest firmware. Thanks!
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It has been available for long time, it is already known to be working for sure without issues.
thebbqist said:
EDIT: the good news is I just gave in and tried the newest CF version listed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1656
SM9005 (international qualcomm)
And although I guess Knox has tripped, it HAS given me back full root access. Could someone PLEASE post a confirmation that it works within that thread for Chainfire as I lack enough posts to do so but want him to know it IS working on this latest firmware. Thanks!
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your link doesn't work
Use toweltoot, no knox tripped
I used CF Auto Root. It trips knox but it works 100%, I already have 0x1 anyways. Lol
Galaxy S5, SM-G900F (I'm in Europe), Kernel is Jul 3 2014,
I used to have Towelroot. I unrooted, updated to my most current Android version (4.4.2), and since then Towelroot won't work to reroot (it says I'm not supported). Is this so for all others? Is there a way to properly have Towelroot root my device, or is Odin my only option now?
Thanks.
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tempest22 said:
Galaxy S5, SM-G900F (I'm in Europe), Kernel is Jul 3 2014,
I used to have Towelroot. I unrooted, updated to my most current Android version (4.4.2), and since then Towelroot won't work to reroot (it says I'm not supported). Is this so for all others? Is there a way to properly have Towelroot root my device, or is Odin my only option now?
Thanks.
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Use the search engine and you will find answers to those questions
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fffft said:
Asked and answered many times. Read a few posts in the forum, do a search or look in my post history for all of the details.
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sigh...look, I only wish to know whether Towelroot is dead and/or what I can do to make it work on my S5. I can't look through thousands of ultra specific threads. I'm not a phone guy. Someone just give me a straight answer and I'm happy. Please. You guys are the experts, I'm not.
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Christ the writing in this thread, just answer him for crying out loud. @tempest22 you've answered your own question, you updated. Towel root doesn't work on the newest firmware, downgrade using Odin to an earlier build then use towel root, use neatroms method to install a recovery and flash a ROM , you'll need to use mobile Odin to flash the modem and bootloader, or you may even be able to do it via recovery if you're on a high enough ROM version, there are other ways to root and install a custom rom. If its just root access you need then downgrade then use towel root..always use a method which retains your Knox 0x0 status.
dladz said:
Christ the writing in this thread, just answer him for crying out loud. @tempest22 you've answered your own question, you updated. Towel root doesn't work on the newest firmware, downgrade using Odin to an earlier build then use towel root, use neatroms method to install a recovery and flash a ROM , you'll need to use mobile Odin to flash the modem and bootloader, or you may even be able to do it via recovery if you're on a high enough ROM version, there are other ways to root and install a custom rom. If its just root access you need then downgrade then use towel root..always use a method which retains your Knox 0x0 status.
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Thank you so much man, seriously. I really just need root access, so if Towelroot doesn't work anymore I guess I'll just use Odin knowing it will trip Knox. Apart from voiding the warranty it doesn't do anything else right? Any reason to keep Knox? I'd rather keep the most recent firmware, so no downgrade for me.
I don't think flashing a ROM via odin makes you lose your warranty, flashing a custom recovery would, bootloader, modem. But not the entire official TAR file. So you won't have anything to worry about. If it were me id do everything I can to retain my warranty, chances are Knox will never be fixed, so if you trip it then it'll stay that way. There is a guide once you're rooted in neat ROMs thread, its straight forward, just download everything you need, get Odin ready and follow the guide. Should be a walk in the park.
Good luck m8
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tempest22 said:
Thank you so much man, seriously. I really just need root access, so if Towelroot doesn't work anymore I guess I'll just use Odin knowing it will trip Knox. Apart from voiding the warranty it doesn't do anything else right? Any reason to keep Knox? I'd rather keep the most recent firmware, so no downgrade for me.
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Not disregarding other replies " But", if your not concerned about warranty, and your work doesn't require your phone to have Knox security enabled, Root and flash to your hearts content. Again.... If warranty, is Not a concern, go for it, because trying to maintain Knox 0x0, makes things more complicated than they need to be, nor do you get to try all options at your disposal , and really if you weren't a little bit of a risk taker you would not even know what XDA does.(Odin away, lol) Again just my opinion and if it offends, disregard.
SM-G900W8 / 0x1
I had a problem with my knox tripped note 3. The camera, video, sound haven't been working despite flashing different ROMs.
After the latest samsung official update the device worked properly. Thank God.
Now I want to root the device but I fear to choose a method that would mess my device again.
So what is the safest method to do it ?
Current Build Number XXUGNH1
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Are you sure, it's not the opposite: flashing different ROMS made some of the functions not work properly? almost every custom ROM I looked at had some functions not working properly, even factory ROM may have a bug or two.
Anyhow, as far as I know tripped Knox doesn't affect anything except Knox software itself and maybe phone encryption. I'm not aware of many issues with rooting itself either, again maybe with few security related exceptions like OTA updates, unless the owner used rooting privileges to change things around wrong way. I used Towelroot following Effortless instructions, mostly because it doesn't trip Knox, but I guess that doesn't matter anymore in your case, but the method itself is simple and worked well for me.
pete4k said:
Are you sure, it's not the opposite: flashing different ROMS made some of the functions not work properly? almost every custom ROM I looked at had some functions not working properly, even factory ROM may have a bug or two.
Anyhow, as far as I know tripped Knox doesn't affect anything except Knox software itself and maybe phone encryption. I'm not aware of many issues with rooting itself either, again maybe with few security related exceptions like OTA updates, unless the owner used rooting privileges to change things around wrong way. I used Towelroot following Effortless instructions, mostly because it doesn't trip Knox, but I guess that doesn't matter anymore in your case, but the method itself is simple and worked well for me.
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The problem happened first on Samsung ROM .. A few days before that, I tried flashing a south Korean firmware which was for the 16 GB device. mine was 32. But of course it failed because I didn't enable partitioning option.
I thought maybe this could be the reason.
I tried using towelroot now but it says my device isn't supported.
I think because of the firmware version. So what other method do you recommend for me?
moustafaatchy said:
The problem happened first on Samsung ROM .. A few days before that, I tried flashing a south Korean firmware which was for the 16 GB device. mine was 32. But of course it failed because I didn't enable partitioning option.
I thought maybe this could be the reason.
I tried using towelroot now but it says my device isn't supported.
I think because of the firmware version. So what other method do you recommend for me?
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Flash your stock rom maybe?
fadhil3536 said:
Flash your stock rom maybe?
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Excuse me, I can't understand what you mean
moustafaatchy said:
Excuse me, I can't understand what you mean
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He is suggesting you reflash original firmware from Samsung, but make sure you get the right one for your particular model, also I would suggest full factory reset, before and after the flash. Once everything is working good then maybe try to root again.
As far as towelroot goes, did you follow proper procedure for newer firmware? towelroot won't work with anything newer than middle of June, so you need to flash the firmware, then you need to flash older kernel (released before June 2014), use towelroot to get root, reflash new kernel back.
i am also using note 3 but with tripped knox because i donot have warranty anymore. so, i don't care.
pete4k said:
He is suggesting you reflash original firmware from Samsung, but make sure you get the right one for your particular model, also I would suggest full factory reset, before and after the flash. Once everything is working good then maybe try to root again.
As far as towelroot goes, did you follow proper procedure for newer firmware? towelroot won't work with anything newer than middle of June, so you need to flash the firmware, then you need to flash older kernel (released before June 2014), use towelroot to get root, reflash new kernel back.
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I am sorry for this dumb question , but does this mean my firmware version won't change ? and will flashing the older kernel break my phone ? (as it only worked after updating to
the XXUFNF2 firmware version)
And if so, would you kindly provide me with.a guide to flash the specific kernel ?
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dude779 said:
i am also using note 3 but with tripped knox because i donot have warranty anymore. so, i don't care.
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my concern isn't with knox counter. I am afraid if I changed my firmware version back to earlier versions my phone would stop working.
any help ?
First of all, i'm an absolute noob, yes i have rooted before with Odin and CF-Auto-Root. But all those technical terms (roms lollipops kitkat e.g, i don't know what these are). . . i've tried but i just can't get into that. And honestly i don't have the time and interest. I only want it to be rooted. Just so that you know what you are dealing with. So please if you do, then please explain it beginner friendly
So i wanted to root my SM-G901F but i can't find the right Auto-Root file.
I only find files for the Buildnumber KTU84P.G901FXXU1ANH6
but my Phone has the Buildnumber KTU84P.G901FXXU1ANI5 i think i read in one thread here that the ANH6 is newer, but my phone says it has the newest update.
will this be a problem or can i root anyway?
btw i've tried Towelroot too, but as i read somewhere here it doesn't support the 1F
tobpwnz said:
First of all, i'm an absolute noob, yes i have rooted before with Odin and CF-Auto-Root. But all those technical terms (roms lollipops kitkat e.g, i don't know what these are). . . i've tried but i just can't get into that. And honestly i don't have the time and interest. I only want it to be rooted. Just so that you know what you are dealing with. So please if you do, then please explain it beginner friendly
So i wanted to root my SM-G901F but i can't find the right Auto-Root file.
I only find files for the Buildnumber KTU84P.G901FXXU1ANH6
but my Phone has the Buildnumber KTU84P.G901FXXU1ANI5 i think i read in one thread here that the ANH6 is newer, but my phone says it has the newest update.
will this be a problem or can i root anyway?
btw i've tried Towelroot too, but as i read somewhere here it doesn't support the 1F
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https://download.chainfire.eu/481/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kccat6-kccat6xx-smg901f.zip
My friend here is for YOU !!! 4.4.4 but it also makes for lolilop..5.0
the knox gets 0/1 just do root in this way !!!
Enki1983 said:
https://download.chainfire.eu/481/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kccat6-kccat6xx-smg901f.zip
My friend here is for YOU !!! 4.4.4 but it also makes for lolilop..5.0
the knox gets 0/1 just do root in this way !!!
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yep this will work!
Thank you, it worked :good:
Rooted mine, with Lollipop
Hello,
I have a galaxy s4 on 4.4.2 that I rooted using kingroot a while back. It is a US Cellular SCH-R970. Knox has not been tripped. Under device status it says the phone is custom. This means I cannot update to 5.0.1.
My question is, how would I return the phone to official status without 1. Tripping knox, and 2. Keeping all of my data. Also, do you know if I can root with kingroot once I get on 5.0.1.
Baseband is R970TYUFNK1.
Thank You!
Hi,
Flash a proper complete stock firmware via ODIN. Firmware for R970TYUFNK1 is R970TYUFNK1 (itself).
Sent from my GT-I9500
krasCGQ said:
Hi,
Flash a proper complete stock firmware via ODIN. Firmware for R970TYUFNK1 is R970TYUFNK1 (itself).
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Would you happen to know where I can find a download for that? Also wouldn't flashing that delete everything?
Thanks for all the help!
BeastMode6 said:
Would you happen to know where I can find a download for that? Also wouldn't flashing that delete everything?
Thanks for all the help!
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SamMobile, Samsung Updates, or via SamFirm app. I usually rely on SamFirm.
Edit: As long as Re-partition and NAND Erase All is unticked on Odin, it should be fine.
PS Note: You can install newer firmware over your current firmware via Odin, too.
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krasCGQ said:
SamMobile, Samsung Updates, or via SamFirm app. I usually rely on SamFirm.
PS Note: You can install newer firmware over your current firmware via Odin, too.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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This won't delete anything on my phone though, right?
BeastMode6 said:
This won't delete anything on my phone though, right?
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It would be wise to backup and wipe data before flashing. Otherwise you might encounter problems.
And do not use kingoroot to root lollipop. It used to not work or cause problems. Use cf autoroot method, if your device is supported.
GDReaper said:
It would be wise to backup and wipe data before flashing. Otherwise you might encounter problems.
And do not use kingoroot to root lollipop. It used to not work or cause problems. Use cf autoroot method, if your device is supported.
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Problem is cf auto root trips knox.
If I flash R970TYUgoh2 would I keep knox at 0x0 and all of my apps? Then I can root with kingroot.
BeastMode6 said:
Problem is cf auto root trips knox.
If I flash R970TYUgoh2 would I keep knox at 0x0 and all of my apps? Then I can root with kingroot.
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Yes, but backup is mandatory. About Kingroot, see again previous post.
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BeastMode6 said:
Problem is cf auto root trips knox.
If I flash R970TYUgoh2 would I keep knox at 0x0 and all of my apps? Then I can root with kingroot.
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Having knox triggered is just a bunch of crap from Samsung to scare you. Unless you actually use knox. Or if you are afraid from losing your warranty. Which is also crap, because, whilst reading the warranty file, I saw that it won't cover water damage, it won't cover a broken screen and a bunch of other stuff. The only thing it covers is actual hardware failure. And if the phone is new, that's pretty unlikely. Even if it does fail, Samsung has no way to see if knox has been triggered until they change your hardware and are able to boot up the phone. At that point they can't refuse to take it into warranty service anymore.
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Having knox triggered is just a bunch of crap from Samsung to scare you. Unless you actually use knox. Or if you are afraid from losing your warranty. Which is also crap, because, whilst reading the warranty file, I saw that it won't cover water damage, it won't cover a broken screen and a bunch of other stuff. The only thing it covers is actual hardware failure. And if the phone is new, that's pretty unlikely. Even if it does fail, Samsung has no way to see if knox has been triggered until they change your hardware and are able to boot up the phone. At that point they can't refuse to take it into warranty service anymore.
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Wow, that warranty is a load of ****. Also the phone is over a year old so I'd doubt it's still under warranty anyway.
What would you recommend to make a backup? I don't have fast Internet at all (300 kbps down), so I think a local backup would be more efficient.
Thanks for all the help! Have a good Christmas!
BeastMode6 said:
Wow, that warranty is a load of ****. Also the phone is over a year old so I'd doubt it's still under warranty anyway.
What would you recommend to make a backup? I don't have fast Internet at all (300 kbps down), so I think a local backup would be more efficient.
Thanks for all the help! Have a good Christmas!
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Since it is rooted I suggest titanium backup to backup apps and data.
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Since it is rooted I suggest titanium backup to backup apps and data.
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OK I flashed 5.0.1 successfully, all my data carried over. Now I need to root. Do you know where I can download the cf autoroot files for jflteusc or sch-r970 on 5.0.1?
There is a cf auto root thread in the general section. Or you could simply google "cf auto root s4".
Make sure to read the thread.
GDReaper said:
There is a cf auto root thread in the general section. Or you could simply google "cf auto root s4".
Make sure to read the thread.
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I got it, now on 5.0.1 rooted. Would it be safe to install cwm via odin?
BeastMode6 said:
I got it, now on 5.0.1 rooted. Would it be safe to install cwm via odin?
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cwm is outdated. Use twrp. And yes, you can install it via odin or other methods.
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cwm is outdated. Use twrp. And yes, you can install it via odin or other methods.
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OK I have that installed now. I'm looking for some new roms and found that there are practically none for the sch-r970. Could I just use roms for the gt i9505 (jflte) or would this not work at all? I'm looking for a 6.0 rom.
JDCTeam AOSP has your device model on the support list. They have Lollipop and Marshmallow.
But you should be able to use other GT-I9505 roms too.
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JDCTeam AOSP has your device model on the support list. They have Lollipop and Marshmallow.
But you should be able to use other GT-I9505 roms too.
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Under their downloads section they have 2 untagged files (doesn't say GSM or cmda) and one GSM (won't work). Will one of the untagged roms work?
BeastMode6 said:
Under their downloads section they have 2 untagged files (doesn't say GSM or cmda) and one GSM (won't work). Will one of the untagged roms work?
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Marshmallow roms have been split into gsm and cmda, due to changes in the radio. You have a cmda device.
The initial build of aosp marshmallow was for both cmda and gms devices. The newest build (the december 24th build) is split into two. Gsm version has been released but cmda version needs more work.
So you will have to download the 6th december build which was unified. Or the lollipop builds.
Lollipop builds have a different thread and a different link.