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[SOLVED] Vibrant Root Concerns

Hey there. I rooted my Vibrant successfully, but realized I left some important things out. I used this guide to root my Vibrant: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723479
The problems:
1) I can't nandroid (not that I need to, I only have 4 apps)
2) I would like to install either Miui v4 or CyanogenMod 9 but cannot as my recovery screen does not show me the options to do so (I only get the 4 options you normally would get unrooted, such as "Reinstall Packages"), so I'm stuck with the lame default homescreen.
3) I'm currently on 2.1-update1; should I upgrade to 2.2? If so, must I unroot to upgrade, and then reroot? And if this were the case, how do you unroot, and can I reroot using the same method in the link above?
Also, I was looking at this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sa...te_Guide#Installing_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery
and noticed the line "This guide assumes the Samsung Vibrant already has Android 2.2 build UVKB5 already installed on it."
Does this mean 2.2 is required to install the CWM Recovery?
Thank you.

I'm not sure how you don't have CWM recovery if you followed the guide as it is written. Maybe its because the 2.1 is updated? I would do the following and see if that's all it takes. You definitely don't want to update to stock 2.2 via Kies or anything of that nature.
Worst case scenario, we can have you Odin back to stock JFD. You'll be smooth sailing from there.
Search the forums and find the update.zip for CWM for our Vibrant.
Put that on the lowest level of your INTERNAL storage. Not your microsd card. For example f:\update.zip
Now go to your boring 4 option stock recovery and select reinstall packages. It will reboot to the same boring screen. Select reinstall packages again, and it will reboot into Clockwork Mod Recovery.
Let me know if that does anything for you. Also what version of stock recovery do you have?

Toast6977 said:
Search the forums and find the update.zip for CWM for our Vibrant.
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Can pull that directly from my signature, if OP wants. (Only works on Eclair [JFD] build btw)
Also OP, You will have to have a ROM that you are going to want to flash saved on your Internal SD card. Jsut download it, put in a folder and follow the ROM OP's instructions. Since you are fresh and new, I would NOT suggest flashing anything of ICS or JB until you get the hang of things first.
Read, read and then read somemore. When it comes time to flash ICS or beyond, there is a guide in my signature. Good luck and make sure to hit Toast's "Thanks" button. He is a good asset to have around here.

Wow! I was hesitant to even check today, let it alone this early! Did not think that I would have two very useful replies waiting for me. Thanks guys, much appreciated!
I'll try the Odin thing out first before I even try to flash (you need root first before flashing, I'm assuming). Just out of curiosity, what is JFD and Odin? I'm still gonna try it out using the guides found here, but just curious.
EDIT: Damn, it worked like a charm! Now I have CWM. The mistake I made was that I only installed the Superuser/ROOT and not both. Gonna play with it for a bit now

I'm glad that your issue was solved
If you have any other questions/issues feel free to hit us up. We tend to lurk around these parts from time to time.
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Toast6977 said:
I'm glad that your issue was solved
If you have any other questions/issues feel free to hit us up. We tend to lurk around these parts from time to time.
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Thank you for teaching me the etiquette around here as well

[Q] DROID 2 will not boot... really have tried everything...

Hello, all. I am new and am here for one reason today.
Recently, my dad got a new phone and said that I could mess around with his old Droid 2. I decided to root and try and install CM9 on it to get Android 4. That failed, and I was stuck with a bricked phone.
Basically, I was able to successfully root it, but when it came to install CM and its package of Google apps, the phone would not boot past the "M" logo. Here is the site I used mainly to guide me... (website prevents me from posting this link but I will soon update)
Maybe this site is what led me wrong. The downloads of CM9, the Recovery Bootstrap thingy, and the Google apps came from separate sites each... I think maybe they may've been incompatible with each other.
I did what was logical. I removed the battery, tried to power it on again, maybe even somehow boot into ClockworkMod recovery and not have to start over. Sadly this did not work.
Then, I decided to do a bit of research... I then tried to wipe the phone and reboot. Fail.
I finally came across this video which I resorted to... (website prevents me from posting this link but I will soon update)
I would have to unbrick it... a long tedious process, then start from square one... with not guarantee that it'll even work again.
Through this video, I ran into my final problem... it seems my phone won't even load the Bootloader! Every single time I try, it says "Battery Low...Cannot program". It seems there may be a problem with the battery, SINCE I'VE BEEN CHARGING IT FOR 12 HOURS! My theory about this is that it is trying to load CM from my previous attempt, but drains so much battery trying to do so that the battery itself has very little charge. Another note: whenever I plug it in, the phone goes to the "M" logo and freezes. There's no way to completely turn off the thing, except to unplug it and take out the battery. So, I can't even get the bootloader to work in order to unbrick it! That's about as worse it can get.
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My question to you guys is... what would you do in my place? I am still intent on getting CM on this device, but I can't even fix my current state!
1) how to fix my current problem?
2) experienced rooters and rom-flashers: how to get CM9 (Android 4) on this device without bricking it again?
--- Note that I am a noob and this is my first time doing such a thing. I need ALL details!
Thank you guys sooo much for your time!

does label under battery say a955 or a956?

sd_shadow said:
does label under battery say a955 or a956?
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A955, sir. Is there any other info I can help provide to further assist you? I'd really like this fixed...
Thanks!

HuiDoge said:
A955, sir. Is there any other info I can help provide to further assist you? I'd really like this fixed...
Thanks!
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you can try a factory reset in Stock recovery
but most likely need to flash stock firmware 2 options RSD Lite or ezSBF
links in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)
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sd_shadow said:
you can try a factory reset in Stock recovery
but most likely need to flash stock firmware 2 options RSD Lite or ezSBF
links in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)[/URL]
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Like I said, I know I can use RSD for a reset, but the thing is the bootloader won't work. The battery is bad, I think, so it ends up saying, "Battery low, Cannot program". Even if I plug it into the computer nothing happens.

HuiDoge said:
Like I said, I know I can use RSD for a reset, but the thing is the bootloader won't work. The battery is bad, I think, so it ends up saying, "Battery low, Cannot program". Even if I plug it into the computer nothing happens.
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see low battery options in my list
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see low battery options in my list
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Ok. I will see what I can do. I briefly went over that option in your list.. it seems risky. I am not a person that wants to mess with wires and risk explosions. If I buy another battery, will that do the trick? That'd be safer. I'd rather pay that risk that other stuff. Could you provide me a link to a good battery? I know it sounds dumb but I don't want to get the wrong model.
Thanks for all of your help. I think I'll use your guide to root and get CM9 on that phone.
When I do get the battery and am ready to root and flash, do you think you could chat here step by step with me? I don't want to mess this up again, and you seem like the experienced type of person. Online guides don't really have the best step by step guidance, and even videos sometimes don't do the trick. Though, if you are busy but happen to have a link to a good video, could you send it to me? Thanks!

HuiDoge said:
Ok. I will see what I can do. I briefly went over that option in your list.. it seems risky. I am not a person that wants to mess with wires and risk explosions. If I buy another battery, will that do the trick? That'd be safer. I'd rather pay that risk that other stuff. Could you provide me a link to a good battery? I know it sounds dumb but I don't want to get the wrong model.
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Sorry if that was not clear, I haven't updated that for a while.
Low battery options There are 3 options the first is a warning and not recommended MacGyver Method, 2. is Factory Programming / Fastboot Cable, 3rd is a spare battery charger (with link), and 4th would be borrow a charged battery. A new battery may not be charged enough to flash.
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[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore

sd_shadow said:
Sorry if that was not clear, I haven't updated that for a while.
Low battery options There are 3 options the first is a warning and not recommended MacGyver Method, 2. is Factory Programming / Fastboot Cable, 3rd is a spare battery charger (with link), and 4th would be borrow a charged battery. A new battery may not be charged enough to flash.
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[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore
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I see, I see. So from what I see here, I should buy the Black Hat thing and the charger and try those options to reset my phone.
I have see a YouTube vid where a guy from RootJunky shows you how to do this, so I will be using that as a guide, unless you recommend another way.
Once I have reset my phone, could you help me root and get ICS on my Droid? I still am intent on getting Android 4 on this phone, now more out of trying to solve the mess I've gotten myself into that actually enjoying the final result. Not that I don't want ICS, but I want to learn how to do this the right way. If there is a good YouTube video about how to get CM9 on the Droid 2 or something similar, could you direct me there? Or, do you just recommend the guide you have?
Thanks again.

Once I have reset my phone, could you help me root and get ICS on my Droid? I still am intent on getting Android 4 on this phone, now more out of trying to solve the mess I've gotten myself into that actually enjoying the final result. Not that I don't want ICS, but I want to learn how to do this the right way.
Thanks again.
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Android 4.0 = Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) = CM9
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HuiDoge said:
I see, I see. So from what I see here, I should buy the Black Hat thing and the charger and try those options to reset my phone.
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Either or, shouldn't need both.
If there is a good YouTube video about how to get CM9 on the Droid 2 or something similar, could you direct me there? Or, do you just recommend the guide you have?
I have see a YouTube vid where a guy from RootJunky shows you how to do this, so I will be using that as a guide, unless you recommend another way.
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[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore is from same Guy.
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basic Rom install steps
root with framaroot
install a bootstrap app
use bootstrap app install CWM recovery
install Rom in cwm
see installing and using 2/x/3 bootstrap
in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)

sd_shadow said:
Android 4.0 = Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) = CM9
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Either or, shouldn't need both.
[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore is from same Guy.
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basic Rom install steps
root with framaroot
install a bootstrap app
use bootstrap app install CWM recovery
install Rom in cwm
see installing and using 2/x/3 bootstrap
in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)
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Ok. I have successfully rooted my device and have done a nandroid backup.
I am obviously moving on to actually getting a rom on my phone. Before I start, I have a few questions.
- Is there anything I need to do right now? My current state includes a root and a nandroid backup. What other tweaks do I need to make as of right now>?
- I cannot find a good link to CM9 for Droid 2. Either the site is a virus website or my computer thinks it is. Can you give me a direct link here? In addition, could you provide me with a link to a Gapps link as well? I saw a few links in the guide and heard from RootJunky that Gapps should be installed with any ICS build, but I can never find a page where both are listed and are confirmed to be compatible. Last time, I had gotten both from different sites, and I think they were not compatible.
So, here is what I have in mind. Correct me or add to me if I miss something.
1) download the CM9 build from some site onto PC
2) download the Gapps from some site onto PC
3) attach phone to PC and copy both to a folder on the storage
4) boot into ClockworkMod Recovery and wipe all data
5) in Clockwork also wipe the cache
6) in Clockwork there is some option to "install from SD card". Select that
7) find the CM9 and select that
8) after selecting CM9, also select the Gapps
9) let it run installation process and reboot.
NOTE: the above is almost exactly what I did last time, except I didn't wipe cache and I didn't do a nandroid backup
From the above, do you think I will be successful?

HuiDoge said:
Ok. I have successfully rooted my device and have done a nandroid backup.
I am obviously moving on to actually getting a rom on my phone. Before I start, I have a few questions.
- Is there anything I need to do right now? My current state includes a root and a nandroid backup. What other tweaks do I need to make as of right now>?
- I cannot find a good link to CM9 for Droid 2. Either the site is a virus website or my computer thinks it is. Can you give me a direct link here? In addition, could you provide me with a link to a Gapps link as well? I saw a few links in the guide and heard from RootJunky that Gapps should be installed with any ICS build, but I can never find a page where both are listed and are confirmed to be compatible. Last time, I had gotten both from different sites, and I think they were not compatible.
So, here is what I have in mind. Correct me or add to me if I miss something.
1) download the CM9 build from some site onto PC
2) download the Gapps from some site onto PC
3) attach phone to PC and copy both to a folder on the storage
4) boot into ClockworkMod Recovery and wipe all data
5) in Clockwork also wipe the cache
6) in Clockwork there is some option to "install from SD card". Select that
7) find the CM9 and select that
8) after selecting CM9, also select the Gapps
9) let it run installation process and reboot.
NOTE: the above is almost exactly what I did last time, except I didn't wipe cache and I didn't do a nandroid backup
From the above, do you think I will be successful?
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I will reupload CM9-D2-01032013.zip to a different site, the advertisements on DevHost are the problem.
If you still have your copy of CM9-D2-01032013.zip verify MD5 Sum: e0aa070f9032f6ff458c997275e66ffb
Links to GApps in my sd_shadow's List of GApps gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip should be good just verify md5
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526789875

sd_shadow said:
I will reupload CM9-D2-01032013.zip to a different site, the advertisements on DevHost are the problem.
If you still have your copy of CM9-D2-01032013.zip verify MD5 Sum: e0aa070f9032f6ff458c997275e66ffb
Links to GApps in my sd_shadow's List of GApps gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip should be good just verify md5
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526789875
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Ok. Downloaded both. My thought process before was good, right?

HuiDoge said:
Ok. Downloaded both. My thought process before was good, right?
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Just follow Install a rom in ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM)

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Just follow Install a rom in ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM)
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I DID IT! It works now!
Thank you so much! Is there some "like" button I can click to thank you? I was really happy when someone came to my rescue because I thought no one would have any info on an old phone like this one!
Thanks a ton! I hope this thread might help others as well, but if it needs to be deleted that will be okay, too.

Successful Root and Unlock HTC One M8 with VZW Lollipop

Hey guys,
I have never posted a thread like this so please tell me if I have done anything wrong. I don't have enough time to write a proper guide but if someone wants to they are more then welcome. I take no credit for any of this information, I just took the risk and attempted an M7 root and unlock method on my M8. And it worked! But just a little differently. I followed the steps in this thread but with a few minor changes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...root-root-method-bl-unlock-5-0-x-ota-t3122099
Okay so basically instead of using the mobile app of Kingroot I used the desktop version and had a much higher success rate. Once I gained temporary root for the first time I ran sunshine and finished all of the compatibility tests. The phone will reboot and you will need to re-root. Once you've gained root again run sunshine. It'll only take a couple of minutes. It may crash. That's fine you should now be unlocked. This is as far as I have gotten do to time constraints and not knowing exactly what recovery to flash. If someone knows please let me know! As stated in the original thread this is super finicky but will work. Just have some patience.
Also, I didn't get official software status. In case that's a problem for anyone.
My Phone:
VZW HTC One M8 running lollipop 5.0.1
Ill try to clean this up when I get home from work but I just wanted it to be out there so everyone knows. I will remove this thread if someone posts a better one. Thanks!

UPDATES?
i need this working bro, my m8 is pissing me off, king root wont work i followed all your instructions
also what version of kingroot did you have?
radiowavedev said:
Hey guys,
I have never posted a thread like this so please tell me if I have done anything wrong. I don't have enough time to write a proper guide but if someone wants to they are more then welcome. I take no credit for any of this information, I just took the risk and attempted an M7 root and unlock method on my M8. And it worked! But just a little differently. I followed the steps in this thread but with a few minor changes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...root-root-method-bl-unlock-5-0-x-ota-t3122099
Okay so basically instead of using the mobile app of Kingroot I used the desktop version and had a much higher success rate. Once I gained temporary root for the first time I ran sunshine and finished all of the compatibility tests. The phone will reboot and you will need to re-root. Once you've gained root again run sunshine. It'll only take a couple of minutes. It may crash. That's fine you should now be unlocked. This is as far as I have gotten do to time constraints and not knowing exactly what recovery to flash. If someone knows please let me know! As stated in the original thread this is super finicky but will work. Just have some patience.
Also, I didn't get official software status. In case that's a problem for anyone.
My Phone:
VZW HTC One M8 running lollipop 5.0.1
Ill try to clean this up when I get home from work but I just wanted it to be out there so everyone knows. I will remove this thread if someone posts a better one. Thanks!
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I'll work on creating a step by step when I get home. I've just been really busy. It's just a lot of trial and error but it should work at some point. Keep a look out for my reply tonight.

xercurial said:
i need this working bro
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Such a polite way of asking someone to go out of their way to help you or write a guide for you.

lol sorry about that man i did however end up rooting it , now im having trouble
redpoint73 said:
Such a polite way of asking someone to go out of their way to help you or write a guide for you.
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i am having trouble iwth twrp

xercurial said:
i am having trouble iwth twrp
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Is there a question you are intending to ask?
And you need to describe the "trouble" exactly and precisely.
What version TWRP?

twrp issues
redpoint73 said:
Is there a question you are intending to ask?
And you need to describe the "trouble" exactly and precisely.
What version TWRP?
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i have the one the ends with 7.0.1 i believe i cannot check right now, i am servicing it because i have to replace the jack and get a new housing which will take a coupe days to ship, i did however get root s off after trying for the longest time. my issue now is whenever i try to boot into the recovery, most of the time it will take me to stock or show the error triaangle which indicates there is none installed which there is (very frustrating) once in a blue moon however i will finally get into twrp and whenever i try to do a backup, it says failed or some kind of error. and EVERYTIME i try to reboot my system it would bootloop into recovery! and when that happens i would be forced to re install a rom and the whole proccess starts again. So i just stuck with the gpe rom basically and i tried to do a backup and the whole recovery issue just pissed me off so i just decided to to my hardware fix by replacing the frame and the headphone-charging port which ended up not being compatable with the verizon model so i had to re order (very frustrating) will probably by the at&t model at some point instead
anyways sorry for being rude earlier and thanks for your patience!

Alright, sorry that I lied about going home and typing up a step by step things are just hectic ya know? Anyways i'm here now so let me gather myself and get you some help. lol

xercurial said:
i have the one the ends with 7.0.1 i believe i cannot check right now, i am servicing it because i have to replace the jack and get a new housing which will take a coupe days to ship, i did however get root s off after trying for the longest time. my issue now is whenever i try to boot into the recovery, most of the time it will take me to stock or show the error triaangle which indicates there is none installed which there is (very frustrating) once in a blue moon however i will finally get into twrp and whenever i try to do a backup, it says failed or some kind of error. and EVERYTIME i try to reboot my system it would bootloop into recovery! and when that happens i would be forced to re install a rom and the whole proccess starts again. So i just stuck with the gpe rom basically and i tried to do a backup and the whole recovery issue just pissed me off so i just decided to to my hardware fix by replacing the frame and the headphone-charging port which ended up not being compatable with the verizon model so i had to re order (very frustrating) will probably by the at&t model at some point instead
anyways sorry for being rude earlier and thanks for your patience!
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If I remember correctly all I did was go to twrp's website and download the most recent version for the VZW M8 (I think it might have just been one for all versions not sure) then installed it through adb and it has been working flawlessly. I since installed ViperOne without any problems. The version of twrp I got was 2.8.7.0. Once you get your phone going again i'd suggest reinstalling twrp through adb.

xercurial said:
i have the one the ends with 7.0.1
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As noted by the previous response, you should get the latest version of TWRP (2.8.7.0) if you are on Lollipop firmware. TWRP versions 2.7 are known to be problematic on LP.
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If I remember correctly all I did was go to twrp's website and download the most recent version for the VZW M8 (I think it might have just been one for all versions not sure)
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You're correct, TWRP for CDMA (Verizon, Sprint) and GSM versions (most other M8 versions) was merged some time ago.

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 G930A Root Install Instructions?

If anybody can put up a step-by-step guide, or a video that shows how to properly install it all, I'm sure myself, and much of the community would appreciate it.
Recently, my laptop that I had ADB, and every tool imaginable for Androids, and specifically the Galaxy Series, took a huge dump on me and I lost it all. I installed it so long ago, that embarrassingly I've forgotten how I did it all. If someone could post how they rooted their GS7 (non-edge variant), I would be very appreciative. And I'm sure much of the community would be too. I'm embarrassed to even have to ask as someone who used to formerly develop mods on phones. But it is what it is. It's been so long since I've set it all up, and I've had to do so much since that time that I've simply forgotten how I did it/how to do it. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you ahead of time...
I've tried following the instructions in the sticky above. I ran the 930X ROOT.TAR in the special version of ODIN. And every ran OK. It said "Success" and then rebooted. All seemed well, then it froze on the AT&T Boot Logo. What can I do from here? I know from history that this is one of the points that people panic and claimed "brick" (though I've never seen a real brick from rooting). Any help would be greatly appreciated

There's a great guide in the Verizon forum. Root was universal based on FW. Just make sure you flash the correct 930 or 935 with the modded odin. I recommend you follow the steps to "unroot" for the sake of doing an extremely in depth factory reset. Also make sure you get chain fires latest supersu built for the s7qc.
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twizt3d said:
There's a great guide in the Verizon forum. Root was universal based on FW. Just make sure you flash the correct 930 or 935 with the modded odin. I recommend you follow the steps to "unroot" for the sake of doing an extremely in depth factory reset. Also make sure you get chain fires latest supersu built for the s7qc.
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thank you for that. I'll check it out. Hopefully it'll get me past this bootscreen issue
yup. Great instructions. All set rooted now. Now time to play with xposed and V4A and the like. Yay

OK. Followed the instructions on the Verizon page and used the PrinceComsy version. Stuck at the AT&T logo. How did you go past this step? Should I have used the standard version? thanks

thanirs said:
OK. Followed the instructions on the Verizon page and used the PrinceComsy version. Stuck at the AT&T logo. How did you go past this step? Should I have used the standard version? thanks
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(keep in mind this is only my personal experience...)
but the PrinceComsy version of ODIN was the only one to work for me. How far exactly have you gotten in the process before you got stuck at the logo? You do have ADB installed correctly installed on your PC and turned on on your phone right? and cd-ed the specific "super" folder for the SU adb install, right? FYI: It's not a simple root process, like 1-click roots on previous devices. This is more similar to the in-depth root methods like on the N1 and D1 before super nice devs went out of their way to make it simple. So if you're not familiar with ADB shell and the likes, it'll be difficult for you. But, no matter how high and mighty or condescending people act, we've all had to start somewhere. I'll help you get through the process as much as I can

Thanks for your reply. BTW I am fairly experienced in this stuff. This is what I did to get it to work. ADB and drivers all work fine.
Flashed the boot image using the PrinceComsy version. Got stuck at AT&T logo
Attempted to flash with the other version of Odin. When I open Odin, a window would pop-up with some ini issue and Odin would close immediately.
So I moved the ini file from PrinceComsy version to the other version. At this point, Odin would open and detect the phone at the correct COM port
Tried flashing it with this Odin but I got a SHA256 error
SO..
I went back to stock (which deletes all data, no big deal - everything was backed up)
Boot was successful
Re-flashed with the boot image and viola!
52brandon said:
(keep in mind this is only my personal experience...)
but the PrinceComsy version of ODIN was the only one to work for me. How far exactly have you gotten in the process before you got stuck at the logo? You do have ADB installed correctly installed on your PC and turned on on your phone right? and cd-ed the specific "super" folder for the SU adb install, right? FYI: It's not a simple root process, like 1-click roots on previous devices. This is more similar to the in-depth root methods like on the N1 and D1 before super nice devs went out of their way to make it simple. So if you're not familiar with ADB shell and the likes, it'll be difficult for you. But, no matter how high and mighty or condescending people act, we've all had to start somewhere. I'll help you get through the process as much as I can
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OK. Proceeding with the recommended steps in the install guide, I ran into this one nagging pop-up:
Security notice: Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes.
Its a rather annoying notice that keeps popping up. What is the fix for this? Quick 'google' suggested some people uninstalling Knox altogether and it seemed fairly drastic. Suggestions?
thanirs said:
Thanks for your reply. BTW I am fairly experienced in this stuff. This is what I did to get it to work. ADB and drivers all work fine.
Flashed the boot image using the PrinceComsy version. Got stuck at AT&T logo
Attempted to flash with the other version of Odin. When I open Odin, a window would pop-up with some ini issue and Odin would close immediately.
So I moved the ini file from PrinceComsy version to the other version. At this point, Odin would open and detect the phone at the correct COM port
Tried flashing it with this Odin but I got a SHA256 error
SO..
I went back to stock (which deletes all data, no big deal - everything was backed up)
Boot was successful
Re-flashed with the boot image and viola!
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OK never mind please and sorry. Found the answer in the Fix/debloat script.

thanirs said:
Thanks for your reply. BTW I am fairly experienced in this stuff. This is what I did to get it to work. ADB and drivers all work fine.
Flashed the boot image using the PrinceComsy version. Got stuck at AT&T logo
Attempted to flash with the other version of Odin. When I open Odin, a window would pop-up with some ini issue and Odin would close immediately.
So I moved the ini file from PrinceComsy version to the other version. At this point, Odin would open and detect the phone at the correct COM port
Tried flashing it with this Odin but I got a SHA256 error
SO..
I went back to stock (which deletes all data, no big deal - everything was backed up)
Boot was successful
Re-flashed with the boot image and viola!
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OK. Proceeding with the recommended steps in the install guide, I ran into this one nagging pop-up:
Security notice: Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes.
Its a rather annoying notice that keeps popping up. What is the fix for this? Quick 'google' suggested some people uninstalling Knox altogether and it seemed fairly drastic. Suggestions?
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OK never mind please and sorry. Found the answer in the Fix/debloat script.
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so you got it all figured out and running great now right? No other issues right?

Just to add to this, I have verified that this still works using PG1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67970468&postcount=33

twizt3d said:
Just to add to this, I have verified that this still works using PG1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67970468&postcount=33
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Can you please try restoring to af2?

Thanks for the ping. I think so. One thing I ran into which I don't know if its related to rooting. When I am in a phone conversation, audio on the other end goes in and out after a few minutes into the call. This happens with bluetooth or not. Still figuring out this issue.
52brandon said:
so you got it all figured out and running great now right? No other issues right?
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Seeing battery drain. So went back to stock /unroot for now.

I was not trying to root my phone but reflash to an earlier version. I tried the Prince version of Odin and it did not work. The version that ended up working is in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-g930a-edge-variant-afp-stock-t3415344
http://click.xda-developers.com/api...ww.mediafire.com/download/2t...din_3.12.3.rar

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ok so...
after the first time around, when it reboots itself, do i put it back in download mode? or just run it again?

Yes after the first time boot back into download mode and run Sugar QCT again, this time with the 2 files replaced
Thank you for the question, I will update the instructions so people know to put it in download mode the second time. I'm at work now and will update that when I'm off

Awesome dude! worked first time unlike the other methods on here. thank you so much

knownasweed said:
Awesome dude! worked first time unlike the other methods on here. thank you so much
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No problem man, I'm glad to hear it worked for you. It originally took me 2 months to get TWRP on my phone using the old way. I tore the whole rom and kernel apart trying to figure out an easier way. Enjoy and if you feel like testing, try my ~CricketRom~

PizzaG said:
No problem man, I'm glad to hear it worked for you. It originally took me 2 months to get TWRP on my phone using the old way. I tore the whole rom and kernel apart trying to figure out an easier way. Enjoy and if you feel like testing, try my ~CricketRom~
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ok. ill see if my buddy wants to try it, its his phone. send it to me and ill check it out. i might get one of these phones. also,
TIPS-TWEAKS
-Restore HotSpot/USB Tether functionality: Install Titanium Backup and uninstall com.tctApp.serviceEntitlement 6.0.1
i unisntalled this with titanium backup and now a message constantly pops up...

knownasweed said:
ok. ill see if my buddy wants to try it, its his phone. send it to me and ill check it out. i might get one of these phones. also,
TIPS-TWEAKS
-Restore HotSpot/USB Tether functionality: Install Titanium Backup and uninstall com.tctApp.serviceEntitlement 6.0.1
i unisntalled this with titanium backup and now a message constantly pops up...
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CricketRom link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-4s/development/rom-twrp-recovery-t3792659
Once you uninstall with Titanium, reboot and popup will be gone

Yeah I got it to work. Have you tried magisk on this? Can seem to get it to install on the build you posted. And if i flash it again with QCT it will unroot?

knownasweed said:
Yeah I got it to work. Have you tried magisk on this? Can seem to get it to install on the build you posted. And if i flash it again with QCT it will unroot?
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I haven't tried Magisk because I don't need it. If you want it to work, you will need to install the stock kernel through TWRP. I posted a link in the cricketrom thread for the stock kernel because another person was trying to install Magisk as well.
Yes, if you install again with QCT it will unroot.

SugarQct
Any chance you can upload a link to the newer version of sugarQct? everytime I click for it to update the application, it just says that it isn't responding

alkrazar said:
Any chance you can upload a link to the newer version of sugarQct? everytime I click for it to update the application, it just says that it isn't responding
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I wasn't able to find a legit download link for the newest version, so what I did was copy the files from mine and uploaded it for you. I'm not 100% it'll work but it's worth a try. Just unpack and drop in your tool folder, located in your Sugar QCT install location.
Sugar QCT Update files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1z2V2Eo0T_kjiCzlRjvfvTzIHcgxXDgAA
Let me know if it works for you

User/Pwd combo no working for Sugar - has this been changed/updated?

Yeah, it's not working. That's not good. I'm going to be pissed and sending some e-mails if I can't get on and flash stock if I need to. I'll search around and see if I can find a working combo. Thanks for the heads up.

TWRP/Root Update?
PizzaG said:
Yeah, it's not working. That's not good. I'm going to be pissed and sending some e-mails if I can't get on and flash stock if I need to. I'll search around and see if I can find a working combo. Thanks for the heads up.
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I appreciate your hard work with this. Any recommendation on the way to TWRP/Root this the user and pswrd don't work?
Thx

the login info is not working please help me.

Does it work on 6055P too ?

It looks like rooting the Idol 4 is now dead since we have no access to Sugar QCT anymore. So unless you already rooted or have a phone that works with DeckerSU's method, you're SOL

The password isn't working, is there a different one I can try?

There is somebody I know who does have a working Login for sugar. I just recently made contact with said person and am working on getting that login info. I'll update my post when/if that happens

Sugar not working
wrong server location,user name or pasward,please try again ! error code 401
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wrong server location,user name or pasward,please try again ! error code 401