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Key Features of CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4:
• A2sd darktremor ready with A2SDGUI (credits to them)
• EXT4 support
• Rooted and Deodexed
• Used custom bootanimation.zip and powersound disabled (update: use nexus S bootanimation)
• Power menu add on: reboot, recovery, download mode (credits to: da_jok3r from 4pda.ru; sk0t and Lovetz)
• Remove some stock apps: SamsungApps, Samsung Stock Clock etc.
• Updated Google Apps & Other: Google Maps, Gmail, Messaging (with theme option), Root explorer, 3 fonts preinstalled (as seen on Galaxy Tab)
• Now with A2SDGUI support
Pre-flashing check list:
• Open KIES and backup your contacts and Bookmarks. (If you have any other app like MYBACK PRO, then you can skip this step)
• Backup your applications using Titanium Backup or any other non-rooted back up apps like App Monster.
• Make sure your phone's battery level is more than 70% before installation.
• Make sure your sdcard was inserted and has been formatted into ext4 partition.
(I am sorry I don’t have time to prepare tutorial to format SD into ext4, once completed. I will place the link here)
Tutorial to flash Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 to CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4:
• First download CodeRom NexusAce rar file package which contains all the essential firmware flashing tools. Please note that after downloading the rar file, you will have to place the file on desktop and then extract the same. Use below link to download.
*MOD REMOVED* NO WAREZ*
• Check whether extracted folder contains these key files COPPER, APBOOT, MODEM, CODEROMNEXUS, CSC and of course ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38
• Open the Odin Multi downloader v 4.38 file from the extracted files after which you will see that a new window will be popping.
• Now, at this point of time you will have to ensure that the KIES is completely closed and also preferably close all other programs in your computer too so as to ensure that the software update process is not hampered or interrupted in any manner.
• After this you will have to make sure that your phone is turned ON in the download mode, the download mode can be turned ON by pressing Middle Key (OK Key) + Power key and Volume down Key simultaneously before connecting to PC after which the phone will enter in the download mode.
• So, after double checking that the phone has entered in the download mode and connect your phone to your PC, then yellow ID: COM block. Now, next up without changing any other parameters you will have to select the files as they are mentioned below, this is very important step, if any of the file is wrongly entered then you will end up bricking the phone for which we can’t be held responsible in any manner what so ever.
OPS – Cooper_v1.0.ops
BOOT – APBOOT_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
Phone – MODEM_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03.tar.md5
PDA – coderomnexus.tar.md5 (just ignore error message while inserting this file)
CSC – CSC_S5830SERKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
• After checking the entries as mentioned above, click on the “Start” tab which is just located above the “Select OPS” option. Please note that as soon as you click on the Start tab it will take 5 – 10 minutes to complete the firmware update process and its highly requested on not to interrupt the process as this may brick your phone permanently.
• You will see that after 5 – 10 minutes of time as mentioned above, the updation process is completed and you will have to wait till you see home screen in your phone and also you will have to watch out for Odin as you will see that a Blue colored box will be glowing up as “PASS”
• Now remove your phone safely from PC and go to settings and Locale to change language.
You may like the below links as well.
• Official ClockworkMod 4.0.0.9 Recovery for Samsung Galaxy Ace CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168417
• Tutorial to setup a2sd in SGA S5830 (CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15724057#post15724057
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Diliban. P (DP)
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830
Version: GingerBread 2.3.4 (KPH)
Rom: CodeRom NexusAce + CRT Animation + a2SD enabled
Recovery: ClockworkMod v.4.0.0.9
excellent tuto for newbies
Maybe put a reminder about flashing this with 80% or more battery..
Thanx alot! Really helpful. Waiting for tut for ext4 frmat'
Sent from my Galaxy ace using Tapatalk
Can i flash this rom via recovery....i'm a newbie here.. thanks
subaash said:
Can i flash this rom via recovery....i'm a newbie here.. thanks
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U cant.. At least not yet.. For now just stick with Odin..
Thanks for your tutorial...this guide was very usefully for a newbie like me...
And now i think it's a time for launch a new one fresh ROM here (not now actuallyy...maybe tomorrow)
Awesome Rom. Just can't get a2sd swap to work. Everytime i click the enable swap, it says "working" and then goes back to off. Any idea why this occurs?
code28h4p said:
Thanks for your tutorial...this guide was very usefully for a newbie like me...
And now i think it's a time for launch a new one fresh ROM here (not now actuallyy...maybe tomorrow)
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omg awsum newz ......
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App
Hi izzoe,
I added the battery info in the thread. Thanks for reminding me.
code28h4p said:
Thanks for your tutorial...this guide was very usefully for a newbie like me...
And now i think it's a time for launch a new one fresh ROM here (not now actuallyy...maybe tomorrow)
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That's good news.. So many good news (and good ROM) for Ace lately.. We are growing..
Hi Diliban ,
Five Stars for your detailed tutorial , will take some screens and attach it to this post so that it becomes more easier for newbies.
You have stated in you tutorial:-
" Make sure your sdcard was inserted and has been formatted into ext4 partition. "
Is this step really necessary , I have flashed with ROM's before without doing this .
I use ODIN to flash and remove SIM and SD card .
Please clarify ...
rajanprash said:
Hi Diliban ,
Five Stars for your detailed tutorial , will take some screens and attach it to this post so that it becomes more easier for newbies.
You have stated in you tutorial:-
" Make sure your sdcard was inserted and has been formatted into ext4 partition. "
Is this step really necessary , I have flashed with ROM's before without doing this .
I use ODIN to flash and remove SIM and SD card .
Please clarify ...
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Never done this either, altough the only time I flashed my Ace it was the 2.3.3 update. I used ODIN and removed SIM and the SD card aswell. But it's not a custom ROM so I don't know if it really counts...
How can i fix gps problem,i cant switch on my gps with this rom.
Diliban said:
Key Features of CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4:
• A2sd darktremor ready with A2SDGUI (credits to them)
• EXT4 support
• Rooted and Deodexed
• Used custom bootanimation.zip and powersound disabled (update: use nexus S bootanimation)
• Power menu add on: reboot, recovery, download mode (credits to: da_jok3r from 4pda.ru; sk0t and Lovetz)
• Remove some stock apps: SamsungApps, Samsung Stock Clock etc.
• Updated Google Apps & Other: Google Maps, Gmail, Messaging (with theme option), Root explorer, 3 fonts preinstalled (as seen on Galaxy Tab)
• Now with A2SDGUI support
Pre-flashing check list:
• Open KIES and backup your contacts and Bookmarks. (If you have any other app like MYBACK PRO, then you can skip this step)
• Backup your applications using Titanium Backup or any other non-rooted back up apps like App Monster.
• Make sure your phone's battery level is more than 70% before installation.
• Make sure your sdcard was inserted and has been formatted into ext4 partition.
(I am sorry I don’t have time to prepare tutorial to format SD into ext4, once completed. I will place the link here)
Tutorial to flash Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 to CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4:
• First download CodeRom NexusAce rar file package which contains all the essential firmware flashing tools. Please note that after downloading the rar file, you will have to place the file on desktop and then extract the same. Use below link to download.
*MOD REMOVED* NO WAREZ*
• Check whether extracted folder contains these key files COPPER, APBOOT, MODEM, CODEROMNEXUS, CSC and of course ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38
• Open the Odin Multi downloader v 4.38 file from the extracted files after which you will see that a new window will be popping.
• Now, at this point of time you will have to ensure that the KIES is completely closed and also preferably close all other programs in your computer too so as to ensure that the software update process is not hampered or interrupted in any manner.
• After this you will have to make sure that your phone is turned ON in the download mode, the download mode can be turned ON by pressing Middle Key (OK Key) + Power key and Volume down Key simultaneously before connecting to PC after which the phone will enter in the download mode.
• So, after double checking that the phone has entered in the download mode and connect your phone to your PC, then yellow ID: COM block. Now, next up without changing any other parameters you will have to select the files as they are mentioned below, this is very important step, if any of the file is wrongly entered then you will end up bricking the phone for which we can’t be held responsible in any manner what so ever.
OPS – Cooper_v1.0.ops
BOOT – APBOOT_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
Phone – MODEM_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03.tar.md5
PDA – coderomnexus.tar.md5 (just ignore error message while inserting this file)
CSC – CSC_S5830SERKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
• After checking the entries as mentioned above, click on the “Start” tab which is just located above the “Select OPS” option. Please note that as soon as you click on the Start tab it will take 5 – 10 minutes to complete the firmware update process and its highly requested on not to interrupt the process as this may brick your phone permanently.
• You will see that after 5 – 10 minutes of time as mentioned above, the updation process is completed and you will have to wait till you see home screen in your phone and also you will have to watch out for Odin as you will see that a Blue colored box will be glowing up as “PASS”
• Now remove your phone safely from PC and go to settings and Locale to change language.
You may like the below links as well.
• Official ClockworkMod 4.0.0.9 Recovery for Samsung Galaxy Ace CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168417
• Tutorial to setup a2sd in SGA S5830 (CodeRom NexusAce XXKPH 2.3.4):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15724057#post15724057
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Diliban. P (DP)
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830
Version: GingerBread 2.3.4 (KPH)
Rom: CodeRom NexusAce + CRT Animation + a2SD enabled
Recovery: ClockworkMod v.4.0.0.9
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im newbie.. i just want to ask if i need to update my froyo to gb 2.3.4 before doing this tutorial of this custom rom?.. and this custom rom supported tun.ko.. thanks...
how to ..
Hi Diliban,
I'm running 2.3.4 KPH from Samfirmware.
Can you share with me how to create zip to enable "Power menu add on: reboot, recovery, download mode"
Thanks
Is it necessary to format SD card in ext4 before flashing?
a few questions... i'm kinda new on this.
Before flashing any rom, I must do a wipe of everything .. data... etc right?
and... once I flash the rom, I have to root the device again?
thanks. why was the link removed?
unable to download. link not working. please give a mirror
MPAI said:
Is it necessary to format SD card in ext4 before flashing?
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The answer is YES.
It highlighted in Pre-flashing check list on post #1.
DISCLAIMER: You will be flashing your phone at your own risk. You are solely responsible for anything you do to your phone, so make sure you are well informed and well prepared before deciding to flash or install anything on your device.
The purpose of this thread is to provide a 'reference site' for anything related to ROMs and kernels, be it original stock, modified stock or custom images for the Samsung Galaxy S III Japanese versions, starting with model SC-03E.
All comments and feedback are welcome and appreciated.
Reminders:
After flashing a new ROM image, it is highly recommended to perform a cache wipe and factory reset. Please avoid posting about problems repeatedly which can be easily solved by this procedure.
If you find that someone has been helpful in assisting you, then please do not shy away from hitting the THANKS button below their post; this is the preferred action instead of creating a new post just to show your gratitude
BEFORE ASKING HOW TO DO SOMETHING, READ THIS GUIDE
Some questions are being asked over and over again in this thread without bothering to read through it or looking for the answer here in the OP. Especially for the 'lazy' ones among us, we'll attempt to make a new and fresh, additional, reference pointer right here at the top of the very first post. Please consider taking a look at @lparryU's guide BEFORE posting your next question.
"How-to: Root, Unlock, Enable Osaifu Keitai/Felica, CWM, cook & flash custom ROM for SC-03E"
PIT File
Use this PIT file when flashing with Odin, and ONLY if you have scr*wed up your default partitioning scheme due to specifying an incorrect one during a previous flash. Normally there is NO NEED to specify a PIT file when flashing with Odin!
m3.pit (SC-03E)
Factory Firmware (stock)
samsung-updates.com and www.sammobile.com host some of the stock images.
Due to hotfile.com's demise, and my limited storage and bandwidth resources in my mediafire subscription, stock images will be available on demand only. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Pre Rooted stock ROMs
(Flashing the following ROM components will trigger the custom binary counter)
All the rooters contain a sample debloat script as well. it is located in the file /preload/Proxyme/debloat.sample. If your /sdcard already has an older debloat script in /sdcard/Proxyme/debloat.sh, it will not be overwritten by the rooter (in case you made changes to it for an older rom). So to be sure of using the most recent script for the targeted version of the firmware check the version in the /preload/Proxyme location. As a reminder, you can execute the debloat script (or any other one) from within Proxyme WITHOUT enabling SU, because it will always run in an environment with elevated privileges.
Jelly Bean 4.3
SC03EOMUBNH2 (Proxyme) (Build Date 2014-08-19)
This zip archive contains an Odin flashable file. It is not the complete stock image, so you MUST have OMUBNH2 already running on your phone or you will need to download it from the above reference sites, which carry complete stock firmware images, and flash it before continuing with this file. Instructions are included.
mediafire
uploaded.net
torrent, mirror2
(Flashing these ROMs will NOT trigger the custom binary counter)
Jelly Bean 4.3
XXUENE4 GT-I9305 Based (Proxyme) (Build Date 2014-05-16)
This image will clear data/cache implicitly upon initial boot, so backup your stuff before flashing
This one includes the Samsung Chinese IME with support for full screen handwriting and the QUERTY layout with extra row of numerical keys at the top
torrent, mirror1, mirror2
mega.co.nz
uploaded.net
SC03EOMUBND2 (Proxyme) (Build Date 2014-04-02)
This image will not clear data, but please consider wiping data/cache manually before posting about issues not related to Proxyme
mega.co.nz
torrent, mirror1, mirror2
(Unpack the .tar.md5 file from any one of the following (multipart) zip archive and flash with Odin)
SC03EOMUBND2_PROXYME20140419.z01
SC03EOMUBND2_PROXYME20140419.zip
Jelly Bean 4.1.2
MI4 GT-I9305(TGY) Based (Build Date 2013-09-26)
Rooting instructions are displayed in RootInfo app
Wipe Data/Cache if you are experiencing problems.
Display Languages: English(UK/US), Chinese(Trad/Simpl) and Korean
Input: Samsung Chinese IME (English/Chinese-TW/Chinese-HK/Chinese/Korean), Standard Samsung IME (en_GB;en_US;az;ca;cs;da;de;et;es;eu;el;fr;gl;ka;hr;it;is;kk;lv;lt;hu;nb;nl;pl;pt;ru;ro;fi;sr;sk;sl;sv;tr;uk;ko;hy;bg;zh_CN)
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multipart zip archive and flash with Odin)
MR8 GT-I9305(TNL) Based (Build Date 2013-09-26)
Rooting instructions are displayed in RootInfo app
Wipe Data/Cache if you are experiencing problems.
Display Languages: (en_GB;en_US;en_AU;en_IE;en_NZ;en_ZA;ko_KR;de_AT;de_CH;de_DE;fr_FR;fr_CH;bg_BG;cs_CZ;da_DK;el_GR;es_ES;et_EE;fi_FI;ga_IE;hr_HR;hu_HU;is_IS;it_IT;lt_LT;lv_LV;mk_MK;nb_NO;nl_NL;nl_BE;pl_PL;pt_PT;ro_RO;sr_RS;sv_SE;tr_TR;ca_ES;eu_ES;gl_ES;kk_KZ;ru_RU;sk_SK; sl_SI; uk_UA; uz_UZ; az_AZ; hy_AM; ka_GE; es_US; pt_BR; ar_AE;zh_CN;zh_TW;ja_JP)
Input: Samsung Chinese IME (English/Chinese-TW/Chinese-HK/Chinese/Korean), Standard Samsung IME (en_GB;en_US;az;ca;cs;da;de;et;es;eu;el;fr;gl;ka;hr;it;is;kk;lv;lt;hu;nb;nl;pl;pt;ru;ro;fi;sr;sk;sl;sv;tr;uk;ko;hy;bg)
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multipart zip archive and flash with Odin)
MG3 GT-I9305(SFR) Based (Build Date 2013-07-31)
To toggle root/unroot, boot the phone and then press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power simultaneously for a brief moment.
This toggle only works if you enable Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging
Data and cache are wiped, so backup your data prior to flashing with Odin.
Display Languages: (en_GB;en_US;en_AU;en_IE;en_NZ;en_ZA;ko_KR;de_AT;de_CH;de_DE;fr_FR;fr_CH;bg_BG;cs_CZ;da_DK;el_GR;es_ES;et_EE;fi_FI;ga_IE;hr_HR;hu_HU;is_IS;it_IT;lt_LT;lv_LV;mk_MK;nb_NO;nl_NL;nl_BE;pl_PL;pt_PT;ro_RO;sr_RS;sv_SE;tr_TR;ca_ES;eu_ES;gl_ES;kk_KZ;ru_RU;sk_SK; sl_SI; uk_UA; uz_UZ;az_AZ; hy_AM; ka_GE;es_US; pt_BR; ar_AE)
Input: Samsung Chinese IME (English/Chinese-TW/Chinese-HK/Chinese/Korean), Standard Samsung IME (en_GB;en_US;az;ca;cs;da;de;et;es;eu;el;fr;gl;ka;hr;it;is;kk;lv;lt;hu;nb;nl;pl;pt;ru;ro;fi;sr;sk;sl;sv;tr;uk;ko;hy;bg)
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multipart zip archive and flash with Odin)
Jelly Bean 4.1.1
SC03EOMAMJ4 ( 2013-10-18 )
Depending on what's running on your phone currently, you may have to consider performing a manual factory reset and wipe the cache and data partitions.
Rooting Instructions:
Default state is - not rooted - Proxyme has been included in this rom,
Proxyme offers live su binary control, and without the need to 'root' the phone, you have...
- SSH server with virtually unlimited user accounts, configurable with specific UID, GID, home directory and shell,
- execution of scripts with elevated privileges (sample debloating script included),
- tag along scripts for root ON and root OFF actions,
- busybox switch
(Unpack the .tar.md5 file from any one of the following zip archive and flash with Odin)
torrent - full stock root ready (Proxyme)
Uploaded.net - full stock root ready (Proxyme)
MF1 (Build Date 2013-06-10)
To toggle root/unroot, boot the phone and then press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power simultaneously for a brief moment.
This toggle only works if you enable Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging
mediafire (unpack tar.md5 file from this multi-part zip archive and flash with Odin)
MC3 (Build Date 2013-03-18)
Courtesy aki0306...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38739961&postcount=8
MB1 (Build Date 2013-02-08)
To toggle root/unroot, boot the phone and then press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power simultaneously for a brief moment.
This toggle only works if you enable Settings->Developer Options->USB Debugging
Chainfire's SuperSU has been included for your convenience.
hotfile - link dead (unpack tar.md5 file from this zip archive and flash with Odin)
.
Courtesy aki0306...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38739961&postcount=8
MA6 (Build Date 2013-01-24)
Courtesy aki0306...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38739961&postcount=8
Custom ROMs
(Flashing these ROMs COULD (and usually will) trigger the custom counter)
Probam Rom
Go to this post... and this post... Courtesy @sasbudi
Slimbean 4.3 NTT Docomo SC-03E
Go to this post... Courtesy @majidkhan
Carbon 4.2.2 for NTT Docomo SC-03E
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45164630&postcount=550 Courtesy @majidkhan
PACman (Paranoid AOKP CyanogenMod) 4.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43996579&postcount=489 Courtesy @Edgrr000
CyanogenMod
Instructions for flashing CM10.1 Courtesy @lparryU
Getting CM10 to work on SC-03E with Osaifu-keitai... Courtesy @FlyingFlipFlop and @lparryU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42076531&postcount=313
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42076531&postcount=302
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42094976&postcount=303
rXTREME.v10.0
Link to post Courtesy @Edgrr000
KBC Developers github wiki
Contains everything everyone in here needs, Samsung custom kernel, with visible hidden partition for using triangle away on stock rooted,
and having all Japanese things working too. And the cm10.1 links. Its in Japanese but easily translated. (courtesy of @Robobob1221)
https://github.com/kbc-developers/release/wiki
Paranoid Android (GT-I9305)
Link to post Courtesy @Edgrr000
Misc
How to Convert ROMs for the SC-03E By @DroidZombie
Japanized Rom Tool By @LeathSeraph
http://lt.imobile.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=10282917
Hints & Tips
Follow this trail...
SC-03E Hints & Tips
Hints & Tips
Guides.. with several links and specifically for unlocking your phone with the proper ROM (has the LK5 modem which is the go to for unlocking and working with other carriers), and instructions to do just about everything you need to get done with this phone
How to Convert ROMs for the SC-03E (By @DroidZombie)
Instructions for flashing CyanogenMod ROMs (By @lparryU)
Unlocking
Unlocking Guide - Courtesy of XDA member @majin
Yet Another Unlocking Guide
Custom Binary Counter
.Reset Guide .By @majin
Tethering
Tethering Guide By @majin
How to change Tethering preset APN By @majin
Change Roaming Status
Reference post By @majin
Proxyme Rooting
Proxyme Guide
Fixing Lost IMEI
How to repair your SC-03E's IMEI number and restore its network connection
Miscellaneous
SC-03E Dial Pad Codes
SC-03E Docomo S3 LTE - Just Another Unlocking Guide
This (sim) unlocking guide has been primarily inspired by the very comprehensive guide initially written and posted by @majin in his post.
WARNING: This unlock procedure will automatically wipe the phone's cache and data partitions, effectively performing a factory reset; you are strongly advised to backup your data prior to executing this guide.
Prerequisites:
Windows PC running Odin3 in an administrator account (tested with Odin3 v3.07)
USB cable to connect phone to PC (preferably original cable for reliability)
Internet access to download firmware image(s)
Google account to access Play Store
The following list outlines the required steps in order to successfully unlock your SC-03E:
If you have data on the phone, which is of any importance to you, then I highly recommend that you make appropriate backups first
If present, remove the sim card and sdcard (there's no need to have a Docomo sim card for this procedure to work)
Download this stock firmware image, which is based on MB1 and includes the appropriate modem component to assist in wiping the NV stored network locking data structures. In addition, this firmware image is root-ready; meaning that you can toggle root mode by pressing VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power button combination briefly to switch modes.
Initiate Odin Download mode on the SC-03E (Turn the phone off, then simultaneously press VolumeDown/Home/Power buttons until the Download Mode splash screen appears and requires you to press VolumeUp to continue or VolumeDown to cancel if you find yourself suddenly struck by an overwhelming feeling of stage-fright)
Unpack the SC03EOMAMB1_LK5MDM.tar.md5 firmware image from the above-mentioned/downloaded zip archive and flash the file with Odin3 (specify the image file in Odin's PDA section)
As soon as Odin completes the flashing process, it will instruct the phone to reset; be patient while the phone starts up, because it will require more time to setup and configure itself after a factory reset.
If you have reached this step, then we're assuming the phone has booted successfully and you are presented with the configuration wizard. You need to at least enter your Google account credentials in order to access the Play Store.
Install the (free) ServiceMode Shortcut app (author: KABASOFT) from the Play Store.
Another (paid) option is the ShowServiceMode For Galaxy LTE app (author: Jaken's Laboratory).
Start the service mode app and tap the ServiceMode option, which will in turn fire up the ServiceMode main menu
Select [1]UMTS->[1]DEBUG SCREEN->[8]PHONE CONTROL->[6]NETWORK LOCK->[3]PERSO SHA256 OFF
Now use the phone's android menu soft button to select Back in the popup menu to return to the NETWORK LOCK menu
Tap [4]NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ and wait for about a minute before returning to the NETWORK LOCK menu; when you tap this option again, it should state PERSO_NV_INIT is SUCCESSFUL
You may now power off the phone to insert a sim card from your favorite telco operator and restart the phone
From this point onward, it is possible to flash any other firmware image without affecting the unlocked state
Enjoy!
SC-03E Dial Pad Codes
This list is most probably not complete. Please post or send a PM if you know about codes not listed here, your input will be highly appreciated!
*#0*# ........................... Hardware Testing
*#06# .......................... Show IMEI number
*#0011# ....................... GSM Status Information
*#0228# ....................... Battery Status
*#0782# ....................... RTCTimeRead (Show Time)
*#1111# ....................... ServiceMode - READ FTA SW VERSION
*#1234# ....................... Show Software Version
*#2222# ....................... ServiceMode - READ FTA HW VERSION
*#2663# ....................... Touch Screen/Key Firmware Update
*#7284# ....................... PhoneUtil - UART & USB Configuration
*#7353# ....................... Quick Test
*#7594# ....................... Factory Mode - Shutdown Configuration
*#9090# ....................... ServiceMode - DIAG CONFIG
*#9900# ....................... SysDump
*#34971539# ................ Camera Firmware Check
IMEI Repair Procedure
How to repair your SC-03E's IMEI number and restore its network connection.
Keywords: IMEI: null/null Unknown + Baseband: Unknown + no connection with QPST + no IMEI backup + phone signal lost
Disclaimer
This procedure is intended to be applied in a last resort scenario only. You must check thoroughly what the actual cause is for your phone having lost its imei number. It may very well be merely due to an incompatibility issue between the baseband code and the efs version, and thus easily fixed by flashing a proper modem component. Writing to partitions in your phone's internal storage device, re-partitioning it, flashing with the Odin tool or operating the QPST Qualcomm engineering tool carries many risks, which include hard-bricking the phone. You are solely responsible for anything you do to your phone and by carrying out the steps detailed in this procedure, you are agreeing to accept all responsibility for any and all outcome of the procedure, even if you end up with an expensive door-stop.
Try This First
Before panicking and diving into this procedure to perform all of its steps, note that your specific problem/case might not require such an extensive procedure. There could very well be a much simpler solution for your case, so I strongly advise you to put some effort into diagnosing your problem properly (best as you can given the resources you have at your disposal) BEFORE continuing.
I will be adding topics to this section based on the feedback we get, which will hopefully help everyone to improve diagnostics and find out if there are quicker/better way to solve any specific case.
BASEBAND UNKNOWN (Courtesy of @majin)
About the devices with "BASEBAND UNKNOWN" not recognized by QSPT, for first users should try with one of these:
1) enter *#9090# and check if "[2] DM/DUN over HSIC (*)" is selected, then to try to use QSPT to fix/restore the IMEI/EFS-folder, (if users have some old working backup too).
3) Try to use EFS Professional Suite to restore the right permissions on the NV files.
4) Use "Qualcomm NV Tools" (included in "EFS Professional Suite") to write directly their IMEI and to do some other test.
If they can't anything of that, then they really need to make all the "Chinese steps".
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Introduction
This procedure is based on the following two posts, which are identical content-wise, and may be from the same individual. Credit goes to user xt890612 of forum site bbs.shendu.com and user softbank_1001 of forum site bbs.91dongji.com. Special thanks to xda member @majin for the find/input/feedback and having tested the procedure on his SC-03E.
- bbs.91dongji.com
- bbs.shendu.com
The issues we will attempt to resolve are:
IMEI corrupt or 0
Baseband Unknown status
QPST does not recognize the phone
What to Expect
If the procedure has been followed correctly and applied successfully, then take note of the following points.
IMEI restored
Network connection restored
Device serial number not the same as your original one (we will try to resolve this in the future)
No SIM network lock (Do not apply this procedure if you only want to SIM unlock a device with no issues)
You should be feeling happy, so please lookup the sources mentioned above and thank them
Preparations & Prerequisites
You will need the following tools and files, so please check each item in the list below and make sure you have them ready before commencing with the first step of the procedure.
An SC-03E which can at the very least boot into Odin Download Mode (soft-bricked). If the bootloader is corrupt, you will need some kind of JTAG service to revive the phone, because this procedure will not help your case.
Windows PC
Odin v3 (preferably Odin3 v3.09 or v3.07) - Google is your best friend
Google QPST.2.7.378.zip and download this Qualcomm engineering tool. Install it on the PC.
ADB tool/program. ADB, Android Debug Bridge, is included with Google’s Android SDK.
Hex editor. Google 'Hex editor' and download your preferred or favourite variant. Try HexEdit.exe.
Download SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP (mirror, torrent) and unpack the files in this archive to a work directory
Download one of the pre-rooted or root ready rom images, which are still functional/bootable on your phone, from the OP/reference post (this item is only required if your phone does not boot into Android at all, even after resetting it, and is not rooted)
Step 1 - Flash a Bootable Rooted ROM Image
If your phone currently has firmware, which boots properly and can give you root access, then skip this step. If not, then use Odin to flash the rooted image you have downloaded earlier. Consider resetting the phone afterwards by entering recovery mode to clear data and cache.
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging
Enable USB debugging by setting the checkmark in the following option in settings:
Settings->Developer options->USB Debugging
Step 3 - Connect the Phone
If necessary, wait for all PC drivers to install and initialize.
Step 4 - Prepare Phone Internal Storage
Copy all 15 mmcblk* files, which were unpacked from the SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP zip archive earlier, to the phone's internal sd card after connecting it to the PC. The files must be located in the root of folder /sdcard.
It is important that you consider verifying data integrity of the mmcblk* files you have copied to the phone. Root Browser is recommended and can assist in this process. The following list consists of the MD5 checksums generated for the files in the SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP zip archive.
b5cfa9d6c8febd618f91ac2843d50a1c *mmcblk0p1
30fd6dfc09a70c8bcf345dc8c9e2781a *mmcblk0p10
c71fb4dfba643299159b97c6065fdb54 *mmcblk0p11
95557d70252c9b0af3f95a2244cd93ab *mmcblk0p12
e35b35efb73dd8320bdae08ec463372c *mmcblk0p13
31bc9037b092df1abbcf7550938d553d *mmcblk0p14
96995b58d4cbf6aaa9041b4f00c7f6ae *mmcblk0p15
b5cfa9d6c8febd618f91ac2843d50a1c *mmcblk0p2
dbad1316e91f5dcf0b89ad3e456f3bf8 *mmcblk0p3
713a67b9605c02f6cdd0346dfa1cab1e *mmcblk0p4
130715b90924c2394e1acd758059dd90 *mmcblk0p5
4029a1de061c375547aa3096a14562dc *mmcblk0p6
67bb0d7fbec2e250c5e2bd75dd9816f3 *mmcblk0p7
9e4a4230f51545ffd352cb7988f4bc9f *mmcblk0p8
edc27dbf0cc8b29df3ba31e21b552a98 *mmcblk0p9
4459508535b3c064f6afc6d1c6119b9e *sc03e.qcn
Step 5 - ADB
Now open a cmd window and start the ADB tool by typing the following command at the cmd prompt, followed by the enter key. In many cases, you will first have to cd (change directory) to the directory where the adb.exe program is located (hint, if you've installed the Android SDK, look for the location where it was installed and search its subdirectories for adb.exe):
>adb shell
If the shell in the adb session starts successfully, the following prompt is presented:
[email protected]:/ $
Type su followed by the enter key to get root access. If the $ sign in the prompt does not change in a # sign, then you have no access to root and you should revert back to step 1 to make sure you have a rooted firmware image on the phone.
[email protected]:/ $su <enter>
[email protected]:/ #
Step 6 - Restore Partitions
This step must be taken with great caution. You will be directly writing to partitions in the internal storage device and a mistake can end in disaster. Copy the following lines, each terminated by the enter key to initiate the command. Note that the lines with mmcblk0p10 to p14 can take a long (5 minutes or more) time to complete, so be patient.
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p1 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p2 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p3 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p4 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p6 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p7 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p8 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p9 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p10 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p11 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p12 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p13 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p14 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 <enter>
dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p15 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 <enter>
Close the cmd window and restart the phone. If the phone does not boot into Android (could be bootlooping due to incompatible data elements), then perform a reset in recovery mode by wiping data and cache.
At this point you should confirm that the baseband has been restored in settings.
Step 7 - Restoring IMEI
Get ready to make changes to the sc03e.qcn file, which was unpacked from the
SC-03E_IMEI-REPAIR.ZIP zip archive earlier, using the hex editor.
Load the sc03e.qcn file in a hex editor and search for the following hexadecimal byte value sequence:
08 0A 21 43 65 87 09 21 43
The file contains two instances of the sequence as is shown above. Both sequences must be changed to your IMEI number and the way it is done is outlined below.
Note that when searching for the above sequence, in most hex editors you are supposed to also specify the search type, whether it be a text search or byte (binary search. You want the latter type.
Start with looking up your device's IMEI number. It is printed on the label in the battery compartment and on a label or sticker on the original box, if you still have it. The IMEI number consists of 15 digits, so please write it on a sheet of paper in order to help you visually 'construct' a hexadecimal sequence, which in turn can be used to update both instances of the abovementioned sequence in the file. This sequence has three fixed nibble values, which must remain unchanged in the final sequence. The following sample shows x's in the sequence which represent the part to be initialised to your IMEI number. The fixed (constant) parts are the 08 and the A in xA.
08 xA xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
In order to correctly fit your 15 digit IMEI number into the sequence, use the following guide to construct it. Here, we use the dummy IMEI number 012345678901234 for reference only.
...0..12.34.56.78.90.12.34 (IMEI number to convert)
08.0A.21.43.65.87.09.21.43 (byte sequence to be constructed)
As you can see, the first digit of the IMEI number is paired with the A of the second byte in the sequence; it is placed left of the A, thus becoming the most significant nibble of the byte. The remaining digits are paired to form 7 groups in order, where each pair's digits are swapped as is shown above.
When you have finished changing the two instances of the search sequence to reflect your IMEI number, save the sc03e.qcn file, exit from the hex editor and move on to the next step.
Step 8 - Restore Configuration From QCN File
Enter the following string in the stock phone dialpad:
*#7284#
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Immediately after entering the trailing # sign, as is shown in the above image, the service mode screen shown in the next image will appear.
Tap on the Qualcomm USB Settings button to display the list of USB options you can choose from. This is shown in the next image.
Select the RNDIS + DM + MODEM option followed by tapping the OK button to return to the previous screen. Now use the back button to return to the dialpad.
Next, enter the following string in the stock phone dialpad to enter the DIAG CONFIG service mode screen:
*#9090#
Immediately after entering the trailing # sign, as is shown in the above image, the service mode screen shown in the next image will appear.
Select the [2]DM/DUN over HSIC (*) option. Note that the phone will immediately reboot as soon as you tap on this option in order for it to take effect.
Let's start the QPST Configuration program in Windows and select the Ports tab to add the new port, which has been assigned to the phone's USB communication protocol. Make sure to select the port with label USB/QC Diagnostic before clicking on the OK button.
If the port has been correctly initialised and selected, SURF9615 (0) should be displayed in the Phone column of the Ports tab, as is shown in the image below.
Finally, select the Start Clients menu and navigate to the QPST Software Download item to start its corresponding program.
In the QPST Software Download program, select the Restore tab and then specify the path to the qcn file which you have edited earlier. Hit the Start button to start uploading the new configuration file to the phone. After the upload is done, reboot the phone and check the IMEI number to verify everything went ok.
Finalizing
Enter the following string in the stock phone dialpad:
*#7284#
The service mode screen appears, so again, tap on the Qualcomm USB Settings button to display the list of USB options you can choose from. To restore the default USB settings, select the RNDIS + DM + MODEM option followed by tapping the OK button to return to the previous screen. Now use the back button to return to the dialpad, or hit the home button to continue using the phone normally.
That's it...enjoy your phone!
Notes & Feedback
Serial Number (Courtesy of @majin)
About the wrong Serial Number, [between step 6 and 7] if users have still on board the Chinese Rooted ROM (or if they flashed any other correct Rooted ROM), they can easily edit the file "\efs\FactoryApp\serial_no" by the phone itself (status is 1000:0000 rwxr--r-- 744)
Then they can flash any other favorite ROM [anyway, to make all easier, I suggest some 4.1 ROM, same as the Chinese one.]
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hey i cant posting outside url
error message
"To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!"
aki0306 said:
hey i cant posting outside url
error message
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8 more posts to go and you're in. Why don't you head over to this thread and see if you can contribute or give feedback to any of the queries from other members. Once you get into a dialog or discussion, you'll hit that magic 10 easy.
Your message to davidcsv was also relayed to that thread, and it would help to introduce yourself to the group and gain some 'trust' wrt your firmware images.
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MB1 Root Rom JB4.1.1
MA6 Root Rom JB4.1.1
MC3 Root Rom Android File Host JB4.1.1
★MC3 Rom no need rename but need flash stock MC3 Rom before flash root Rom
how to flash
flash from odin
1.flash stock rom
ex if u wanna flash MB1 root, u have to flash MB1 stock Rom before flash Root Rom
2.into recovery, wipe/factory reset
3.unzip Root Rom and rename file
★you guys have to rename file when unzip root Rom★
ex SC03E-ROOTED-system_MB1.tar.md5
↓
SC03E-ROOTED-system.tar.md5
4.Flash Root Rom from odin
5.boot
6.installe Supersu or Superuser on play store
cation MB1 & MA6 Root Rom is "same name of file"
thx for kbc-developers
hv fun guys!!!!
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Custom Rom Link
jump to china forum
this Rom on MA6 Rom
damn.. didn't know this thread existed.
I will link this to the first post in my thread and have it closed.
if you could close my thread so all the talk can go here, it would be much more beneficial/easy to keep track of things.
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I can confirm that the root method worked for MB1...
LETS GET THE PARTY STARTED! Seriously, I am having a drink afterwork!
lol,trying with my phone.
update result soon.
my phone is rooted now.
but still waiting for custom one that removed needless app.
"Get PIT for mapping" <-------is this dangerous?
Thank you aki0306..
Already rooted my phone..
Is there any ways to install cwm on sc03e?
skylinerxz said:
Thank you aki0306..
Already rooted my phone..
Is there any ways to install cwm on sc03e?
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I was just going to ask this...
didoka_702 said:
lol,trying with my phone.
update result soon.
my phone is rooted now.
but still waiting for custom one that removed needless app.
"Get PIT for mapping" <-------is this dangerous?
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Get PIT for mapping is harmless, because the flashing process with Odin is just getting the current partitioning configuration as is stored in the phone. Just stay away from the PIT options in Odin (PC).
Why don't you just remove unwanted system apps with Titanium Backup?
skylinerxz said:
Thank you aki0306..
Already rooted my phone..
Is there any ways to install cwm on sc03e?
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Do you mean one of the CWM recovery flavors or the Android builds (like for example CM 10.x)?
davidcsv said:
Do you mean one of the CWM recovery flavors or the Android builds (like for example CM 10.x)?
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i would like CM10.x ! + CWM recovery flavors!
you got a lab rat available for this!
davidcsv said:
Get PIT for mapping is harmless, because the flashing process with Odin is just getting the current partitioning configuration as is stored in the phone. Just stay away from the PIT options in Odin (PC).
Why don't you just remove unwanted system apps with Titanium Backup?
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sorry.already did that with tianium backup but still not edit my post.
IparryU said:
i would like CM10.x ! + CWM recovery flavors!
you got a lab rat available for this!
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Who wants to try CWM Touch recovery? It is embedded in the latest upload of the MB1 stock root ready firmware image. The links are available in the original post in the pre-rooted stock ROMs section.
The procedure is as usual, flash with Odin (PC). Then, when your phone has booted into Samsung's stock Android, at any moment press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power at the same time and only briefly. This should root the phone (install su binary) and install the CWM Touch recovery... I say 'should' because I have only been able to test this procedure on my Korean version of the S3; in this case, CWM's recovery has been adapted for the SC-03E. There's no visual or audio confirmation when you've pressed those three buttons, so check with your favorite root-requiring app or with the included SuperSU app.
IF rooting works with this image, then the difference with the one presented by aki0306/kbc-developers is that theirs will always root the phone during startup; meaning you have the convenience of always starting up in a rooted environment. This mechanism will only root it when you need it (three button press detailed above); I'm still assuming that when you reboot, each time su (root) is removed by Docomo's security measures in the boot environment... if you want no root then reboot. As soon as someone can confirm whether this new mechanism works, I can turn it into a toggle kind of switch, so you can root and unroot without having to restart the phone.
davidcsv said:
Who wants to try CWM Touch recovery? It is embedded in the latest upload of the MB1 stock root ready firmware image. The links are available in the original post in the pre-rooted stock ROMs section.
The procedure is as usual, flash with Odin (PC). Then, when your phone has booted into Samsung's stock Android, at any moment press VolumeUp/VolumeDown/Power at the same time and only briefly. This should root the phone (install su binary) and install the CWM Touch recovery... I say 'should' because I have only been able to test this procedure on my Korean version of the S3; in this case, CWM's recovery has been adapted for the SC-03E. There's no visual or audio confirmation when you've pressed those three buttons, so check with your favorite root-requiring app or with the included SuperSU app.
IF rooting works with this image, then the difference with the one presented by aki0306/kbc-developers is that theirs will always root the phone during startup; meaning you have the convenience of always starting up in a rooted environment. This mechanism will only root it when you need it (three button press detailed above); I'm still assuming that when you reboot, each time su (root) is removed by Docomo's security measures in the boot environment... if you want no root then reboot. As soon as someone can confirm whether this new mechanism works, I can turn it into a toggle kind of switch, so you can root and unroot without having to restart the phone.
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just finish custom my phone today @@
ill try this one tomorrow
and i have already backed up my phone with
+back all user data and app with titanium back up
+back up efs folder using root explorer
+back up QCN file using EFS pro by this thread
any process i need to do after this?
didoka_702 said:
just finish custom my phone today @@
ill try this one tomorrow
and i have already backed up my phone with
+back all user data and app with titanium back up
+back up efs folder using root explorer
+back up QCN file using EFS pro by this thread
any process i need to do after this?
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That should cover it
I use Whatsapp, so I always make a seperate backup of its database folder as well (folder /mnt/sdcard/WhatsApp)... it contains the message history and all the media that's been sent over.
so i test this one recently and here is MY result (i usually hold up down volume first and then press power button)
+first time:check with Supersu.it said cannot install SuperSU cause of SU binary is not installed.
+restart and try again,this time i installed Titanium back up.and its said that the phone isnt rooted
+restart and try again,no worked
+and at the 5th 6th time everytime i try to press volume up down power to install Su binary,the phone restart.
//so its my result.anyone esle?
//and couldnt get to recovery mode :| now i back to aki rom till the new one came out.
I can't figure out why my attempts to root my new On5 continue to fail halfway through.
I've tried different Odin versions...
can anyone offer some help, please?
can I use the AP_G550T1UVU1APF1_CL8180604_QB9902404_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 stock rom...?
thanks for anyone's kind help...
Glenn
I just rooted my G550T1 (On5) yesterday - Odin/TWRP/SuperSU
I just went through this process for virtually the same phone. [G550T1UVU2AQC4; For your exact Model's S/W# like this, look in battery compartment or the box the phone came in]
Despite being over 6 months old, I figured I may as well post the information for future onlookers. I could have used this info yesterday.
For this post specifically regarding "failing half way through," I would hazard to guess that the firmware already installed on the phone is slightly more up-to-date than what you're trying to flash. Either that, or you don't have the right settings turned on to allow Odin to flash over the AP. Plus, how were you planning on rooting by flashing over the stock firmware in the first place? lol
Either way, I recommend just making sure what I'm about to say is what you've done so far.
Disclaimer: Rooting your phone, even attempting to, or using rooted apps can cause irreparable damage and turn it into a brick. Always make sure what you are using the root for is compatible with your model!!!
Notes:
- For rooting the Galaxy On5, Odin is merely to flash the recovery software to the device. The recovery software is where you install the root.
- For extra precaution, my method does not involve the external SD card. They seem to cause random issues for the first boot after rooting.
If you insist on doing it with the external SD card installed, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO APPS ALREADY TRANSFERRED TO THE EXTERNAL SD CARD!
So to start....
Requirements:
Windows PC with open USB port to download files and transfer the files [Back USB ports are more reliable for PC Desktops; All USB ports are fine with a laptop]
USB-A to USB-B cable [Stock micro-USB cable]
Samsung On5 [Recommended ~100% battery]
A little patience
Galaxy On5 Settings:
#1 - Enable Developer Options
Settings > About device > Build Number - Keep tapping the Build Number until it says you're enabling Developer options, and continue tapping until you succeed.
#2 - OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
Settings > Developer options > Make sure both "OEM Unlock" and "USB Debugging" are turned on
#3 - Enable Unknown Sources
Settings > Lock screen and security > Make sure "Unknown sources" is turned on
Downloads: [4]
Samsung USB Driver - Link to Samsung's download for their Android USB driver for mobile phones. [Install regardless of whether you can already transfer from PC to Android]
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Odin - Link to an XDA Forum Post which, unlike most, has kept updated and added all versions. [I recommend to use the most up-to-date version; Remember to click the file name of the attachment to download]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Extract the Odin zip file to an easily accessible folder like "My Documents" and/or create its own file "Odin"
TWRP - Link to the always most up-to-date version for the Galaxy On5. [I don't recommend other recoveries; This is simple and reliable]
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxyon5tmobile.html
Don't unzip TWRP. Leave file zipped as-is and move it to the same folder as Odin; and/or create its own Sub-Folder for organization "Documents\Odin\TWRP"
SuperSU - Link to the SuperSU version I used that worked smoothly.
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip
Link to the official website for an updated version. [I would just use what you know works though; From the official page, follow the most recent SuperSU release link and find the .zip file]
https://chainfire.eu/
Where to put SuperSU
- Connect PC to Galaxy On5 [After installing USB Driver]
- Open the file where your SuperSU download is.
- Right-click SuperSU > Click Copy
- Now navigate to your On5 [Should be available in the left panel; if not go to "My Computer" and it should pop up]
- Find, or create, a folder you can easily remember inside the phone's internal memory [i.e; "Phone\Android" or create your own folder "Phone\TWRP"]
- Right click while inside the designated folder and paste the SuperSU zip
Time to start rooting:
Double check that android's settings, and the rooting files are in the right places.
Download Mode:
- Disconnect from your PC, and completely shut down your On5.
- After it is off; Press and hold first the Volume Down Button + The Home Screen Button + Then The Power Button.
- Hold the combination until download mode pops up
- Press Volume Up
- You are now ready for Odin
Odin:
- Start Odin on your PC [Run as Administrator for extra assurance]
- Click the "AP" slot, and navigate to the folder where you saved the TWRP zip file, and select it
- In a moment, the file should be listed in the "AP" section
- Verify that the AP selection's checkbox is checked
- Under options on Odin, MAKE SURE "Re-Partition" IS NOT checked.
- Make sure "Auto-Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked. [Auto-Reboot not required; Can manually shut off by battery removal after Odin gives the green "PASS" light]
- Plug your On5 into your PC now
- Odin will verify the connection with a little light blue box in the "ID:COM" section
- Double check settings
- Press the "Start" button
Odin results should say "PASS!" is green if the operation was done successfully.
If red "FAIL," then either try different versions of Odin, different USB slots, double check everything, or troubleshoot at your own risk. [Must remove battery and restart in download mode again to retry]
After Odin gives a "PASS!"
Booting Into TWRP Recovery:
- You might get lucky, and Odin automatically reboots the phone into TWRP.
-- If it does not reboot into TWRP, then let the phone finish loading to your homescreen and then fully shut it off. [If stuck in boot screen, then force shut-off with battery removal after disconnecting the device]
- To get into recovery from the phone being shut off, do the same as the Downloader, but by holding volume up instead of down.
[Hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power/Lock]
TWRP:
- On the start page, there will be a slider that will allow TWRP full access. Slide it.
- Go into recovery/restore/backup and create a recovery image in an easily-accessible folder like your other files [With SuperSU would be easiest]
- This may take a moment so be patient
- Once that is complete DO NOT REBOOT YET
- Go back to the home screen and go to "Install"
- Navigate to the file where you put the SuperSU zip [NOTICE: Instead of "Phone\TWRP"; your folder would be "sdcard\TWRP" despite it being on internal storage]
- If you can't see the zip file, make sure the button "Install from zip" is clicked instead of "install from image"
- Select the file
- Swipe to install, and then use the quick "erase cache" option TWRP gives after
- Click the reboot option
- You will be taken to their final page asking if you want to install their app, you don't have to. I actually recommend doing that at a later time. Swipe to reboot.
VUELA!
It will take some time to boot, but you should now be rooted!
Bootloop or boot screen freezing? [Make sure to give it time]
If you didn't take my advice and did it with the external SD card, shut off the phone, take out the SD card, and try booting again [Again allowing time to boot]
Wait until device is fully booted before reinserting SD card, then use a file browser to delete all Android files inside the SD card before you ever reboot or shut down again. [You might not remember what could have caused the problem after a while]
everything worked until i tried to go into recovery mode is there a alternative
Randeag said:
I just went through this process for virtually the same phone. [G550T1UVU2AQC4; For your exact Model's S/W# like this, look in battery compartment or the box the phone came in]
Despite being over 6 months old, I figured I may as well post the information for future onlookers. I could have used this info yesterday.
For this post specifically regarding "failing half way through," I would hazard to guess that the firmware already installed on the phone is slightly more up-to-date than what you're trying to flash. Either that, or you don't have the right settings turned on to allow Odin to flash over the AP. Plus, how were you planning on rooting by flashing over the stock firmware in the first place? lol
Either way, I recommend just making sure what I'm about to say is what you've done so far.
Disclaimer: Rooting your phone, even attempting to, or using rooted apps can cause irreparable damage and turn it into a brick. Always make sure what you are using the root for is compatible with your model!!!
Notes:
- For rooting the Galaxy On5, Odin is merely to flash the recovery software to the device. The recovery software is where you install the root.
- For extra precaution, my method does not involve the external SD card. They seem to cause random issues for the first boot after rooting.
If you insist on doing it with the external SD card installed, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE NO APPS ALREADY TRANSFERRED TO THE EXTERNAL SD CARD!
So to start....
Requirements:
Windows PC with open USB port to download files and transfer the files [Back USB ports are more reliable for PC Desktops; All USB ports are fine with a laptop]
USB-A to USB-B cable [Stock micro-USB cable]
Samsung On5 [Recommended ~100% battery]
A little patience
Galaxy On5 Settings:
#1 - Enable Developer Options
Settings > About device > Build Number - Keep tapping the Build Number until it says you're enabling Developer options, and continue tapping until you succeed.
#2 - OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
Settings > Developer options > Make sure both "OEM Unlock" and "USB Debugging" are turned on
#3 - Enable Unknown Sources
Settings > Lock screen and security > Make sure "Unknown sources" is turned on
Downloads: [4]
Samsung USB Driver - Link to Samsung's download for their Android USB driver for mobile phones. [Install regardless of whether you can already transfer from PC to Android]
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
Odin - Link to an XDA Forum Post which, unlike most, has kept updated and added all versions. [I recommend to use the most up-to-date version; Remember to click the file name of the attachment to download]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Extract the Odin zip file to an easily accessible folder like "My Documents" and/or create its own file "Odin"
TWRP - Link to the always most up-to-date version for the Galaxy On5. [I don't recommend other recoveries; This is simple and reliable]
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxyon5tmobile.html
Don't unzip TWRP. Leave file zipped as-is and move it to the same folder as Odin; and/or create its own Sub-Folder for organization "Documents\Odin\TWRP"
SuperSU - Link to the SuperSU version I used that worked smoothly.
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip
Link to the official website for an updated version. [I would just use what you know works though; From the official page, follow the most recent SuperSU release link and find the .zip file]
https://chainfire.eu/
Where to put SuperSU
- Connect PC to Galaxy On5 [After installing USB Driver]
- Open the file where your SuperSU download is.
- Right-click SuperSU > Click Copy
- Now navigate to your On5 [Should be available in the left panel; if not go to "My Computer" and it should pop up]
- Find, or create, a folder you can easily remember inside the phone's internal memory [i.e; "Phone\Android" or create your own folder "Phone\TWRP"]
- Right click while inside the designated folder and paste the SuperSU zip
Time to start rooting:
Double check that android's settings, and the rooting files are in the right places.
Download Mode:
- Disconnect from your PC, and completely shut down your On5.
- After it is off; Press and hold first the Volume Down Button + The Home Screen Button + Then The Power Button.
- Hold the combination until download mode pops up
- Press Volume Up
- You are now ready for Odin
Odin:
- Start Odin on your PC [Run as Administrator for extra assurance]
- Click the "AP" slot, and navigate to the folder where you saved the TWRP zip file, and select it
- In a moment, the file should be listed in the "AP" section
- Verify that the AP selection's checkbox is checked
- Under options on Odin, MAKE SURE "Re-Partition" IS NOT checked.
- Make sure "Auto-Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked. [Auto-Reboot not required; Can manually shut off by battery removal after Odin gives the green "PASS" light]
- Plug your On5 into your PC now
- Odin will verify the connection with a little light blue box in the "ID:COM" section
- Double check settings
- Press the "Start" button
Odin results should say "PASS!" is green if the operation was done successfully.
If red "FAIL," then either try different versions of Odin, different USB slots, double check everything, or troubleshoot at your own risk. [Must remove battery and restart in download mode again to retry]
After Odin gives a "PASS!"
Booting Into TWRP Recovery:
- You might get lucky, and Odin automatically reboots the phone into TWRP.
-- If it does not reboot into TWRP, then let the phone finish loading to your homescreen and then fully shut it off. [If stuck in boot screen, then force shut-off with battery removal after disconnecting the device]
- To get into recovery from the phone being shut off, do the same as the Downloader, but by holding volume up instead of down.
[Hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power/Lock]
TWRP:
- On the start page, there will be a slider that will allow TWRP full access. Slide it.
- Go into recovery/restore/backup and create a recovery image in an easily-accessible folder like your other files [With SuperSU would be easiest]
- This may take a moment so be patient
- Once that is complete DO NOT REBOOT YET
- Go back to the home screen and go to "Install"
- Navigate to the file where you put the SuperSU zip [NOTICE: Instead of "Phone\TWRP"; your folder would be "sdcard\TWRP" despite it being on internal storage]
- If you can't see the zip file, make sure the button "Install from zip" is clicked instead of "install from image"
- Select the file
- Swipe to install, and then use the quick "erase cache" option TWRP gives after
- Click the reboot option
- You will be taken to their final page asking if you want to install their app, you don't have to. I actually recommend doing that at a later time. Swipe to reboot.
VUELA!
It will take some time to boot, but you should now be rooted!
Bootloop or boot screen freezing? [Make sure to give it time]
If you didn't take my advice and did it with the external SD card, shut off the phone, take out the SD card, and try booting again [Again allowing time to boot]
Wait until device is fully booted before reinserting SD card, then use a file browser to delete all Android files inside the SD card before you ever reboot or shut down again. [You might not remember what could have caused the problem after a while]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
everything worked until I got into recovery mode and nothing would load the android icon gear were turning then said it was nothing is there an alternative to gt into recovery mode????
A Noobs guide to Galaxy Note 4 Verizon Motherboard Hardware repair and replacement
and Other Samsung Galaxy Note 4 repair ( Att, Tmobile etc ) starting in thread 2 ( user input welcome )
My Overheat Heat and flash problem issues leading to
OEM Motherboard replacement and acquiring ROOT again
OP Note : read the whole guide or for that matter any OP
Thanks to many XDA-Developers forums, if you are not quoted or mentioned here I will add you !!
Device : Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Verizon SM-910V this OP ONLY !!!
Code:
[COLOR=Red][B]Your warranty is now void.[/B][/COLOR]
*most likely you don't have a warranty because you broke it, ROM'd it, its old and past warranty anyway !**
So, There is no warranty anyway, not even if you did anything in this thread to it
We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or your getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this guide
before flashing it! (thanks @hsbadr)
YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at anyone for messing up your device, we will laugh at you
Symptoms : ROMs not flashing/installing , crashing, High heat, low battery life on new battery hardware note working specifically fingerprint.
Problems : digging through many forums 2 years later to root and unlock the bootloader, it took DAYS
Solution: keep track of my progress and make a useful step by step NOOB guide for Everything !
Section 1: Repairs
Then the rest of the sections are for Rooting, Installing TWRP custom recovery, fixing bootloader , and installing ROMS
Section 2: Flashing via ODIN and the correct rootable OEM rom 5.1.1 on a windows PC
section 2a: Flashing via Heimdall on a Linux device --need comments
Section 3: Achieve temporary root to install bootloader fix
Section 4: Use of ADB to (windows and linux ) to copy over bootloader fix
Section 5: install TWRP custom recovery and your first rom
Section 1: Repairs
If you have to replace the motherboard, and you have any other futzy component, might as well order it at this point, your going through pretty much the same process. I am only doing the motherboard, but the cameras and USB board are right there as well on this repair
I have been running a rooted Verizon Galaxy note 4 since Cynogenmod crashed and switched to Lineageos 14 and then 15.
Here is the forum
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...eo-8-1-0-unofficial-lineage-15-1-rom-t3760969
After several suggestions and searches, many users hinted I may be getting a Bad internal memory,
which refuses to write anymore.
So I had to go to Walmart and buy a LG Straight talk phone to use as my daily driver,
Then I ordered a new motherboard from China, 29.00 on Aliexpress.
See OP thread #2 below!! It was not fun searching for it, but I saved $20 to $40 from buying on ebay
What I bought may not be available from this seller, but here is the link. Use a desktop browser, it will show "suggested" other devices...
Code:
[URL]https://www.aliexpress.com/item/with-Android-System-Original-unlocked-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-N910V-Motherboard-Good-Working-Free-Shipping/32802513232.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.66e04c4dpohrQm[/URL]
When I received it , it was time to look for a repair procedure on YouTube.
Hardware needed: thin shim and 00 size phillips, AND a blank cheap SD card you don't mind losing. It may be unusable after we are done
Cell Phone repair tool kit really helps save your fingernails !
Complete note 4 teardown video:
Code:
[media=youtube]ZND9Q73wjr8[/media]
Just the Motherboard video
Code:
[media=youtube]5KpT755hNpM[/media]
In the second video, you can see the phone booting up as a test to see if you have all the connections correct.
Because it came from china, its a good idea to setup your user and
download the app CPUz before you put all the screws back in,
and check to see if you have a real or fake chipset.
Yaayyyy mine was real . Thanks Aliexpress.
Button it up and do a factory reset (it booted up set up as a no user) so I wanted a fresh install oem with my user.
Section 2: Installing the Correct rootable OEM rom so we can install Anything else.
FIRST check to see if you have the emmc brickbug or you will BRICK it !!
1. Google play store install eMMC Brickbug
If your long number starts with 15xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, YOU are Golden ! if not STOP, get another board ! or you are going to waste time , and get another board !
The Galaxy Note 4 Verizon had a special custom locked bootloader installed after the 4.4.4 release to 5.0.1 and made it very difficult to get
root access to your device.
I saw the notice
DON'T UPDATE YOUR BOOTLOADER TO ANYTHING AFTER THE LATEST BUILD AS OF 4/19/16
warning about a week to late. So I finished out my 2 year contract and watched the forums.
Seriously noobs, don't update your new motherboard ...
The rom pre-installed on my replacement motherboard was already setup booted to a running 5.0.1 oem rom, I could not root it.. with any method I remember downgrading my 6.x.x to 5.1.1 in one of the many forums listed here at XDA
This one was the one I used back then, and It turned out that is where I started..
Only a Verizon Samsung Galaxy note 4 Developer Edition has the ability to install custom roms, and most likely the motherboard you bought or have is NOT a developer edition
IF you have a eMMC that starts with 15 we can reprogram it a developer edition
Thanks to @hsbadr
Here are most of the downloads we need:
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=15720#downloads[/URL]
2. Download Odin, Download TWRP, and Samsung_unlock_n4-fix
3. On your windows PC, create a folder c:/Odin and extract the Odin zip file there, and copy the TWRP image there
4. Download the following OEM root able ROM to your c:/Odin folder
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=18880[/URL]
5. Plug your phone into a USB port on your Windows PC
6. Install the necessary drivers if they don't automatically install from Samsung
Code:
[URL]https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows[/URL]
7. Set up your phone for flashing ROM and communicating
Settings - Security - Unknown sources- : check allow
settings - system -about phone - build number : click several times until you activate developer options
settings - system -about phone - developer options : Android Debugging : enable android debug bridge
settings - security - reactivation lock : Turn OFF or you will brick your device ( may vary where this is at . Important to turn off )
Power Off phone
Enter Download Mode - press and hold in this order <down arrow> <home> <power> until screen comes on. release buttons.
press up arrow to enter download mode
8. Open windows explorer and go to your c:/Odin folder. You should have an odin exe file, and the twrp file, and the large rom file.
a. right click odin exe and open as administrator
b. check to see if your connected to your phone. you should see a blue box in upper left with a com under it.
If you unplug your phone, you should hear the disconnect notice and the com and blue bar will go off, and when you connect, the com and blue bar and reconnect noise should appear.
9. click the AP button box, select the ROM file that you downloaded above.
NOTE : this ROM will disable WIFI so you wont be able to use the play store unless you have cellular connection.
you will have to transfer other files via usb cable !
Click start, do not unplug! until it stops.
10. Device will reboot. Remove cable, and battery before boot completes
11. Enter recovery mode . Press in order ,<volume up><home><power>
wait for the little android dude to do his thing, then there will be a menu. select factory reset, and reset and let it reboot
Set up minimal user or as a new phone with no user and check the settings in step 7
Set up your phone for flashing roms and communicating
Settings - Security - Unknown sources- : check allow
settings - system -about phone - build number : click several times until you activate developer options
settings - system -about phone - developer options : Android Debugging : enable android debug bridge
settings - security - reactivation lock : Turn OFF or you will brick your device ( may vary where this is at . Important to turn off )
Yayy, you now have a rootable device
Section 3 Achieve temporary root to install bootloader fix
In my try to obtain temporary root, I tried every method in all the forums ( go ahead and look and try )
The only 2 programs that reported to work is Kingroot, and Kingoroot. These are APK's that are NOT in the play store
you will have to download them and install them as unknown sources. I was only able to install kingroot . Kingoroot apk would not install
in both my 5.0.1 original on my motherboard, as well as what we just installed 5.1.1 I was unsucessful at obtaining root with these programs
Then I remembered Kingoroot has a windows version that installs on the PC <dangerous dont install yet>
On your PC you will need AVG antivirus to catch the malware ( other antivirus may work but this is what I had ) my PC is windows 7 ultimate
Advanced Users only :Recommend running a virtual machine with windows so as to keep your PC completely malware free. just delete the VM after this process !
This section you will need on your Note 4 from the Play Store : root checker
You will need a throw away SD card
You will need read through section 4 and 5 and get all files and programs there ready to install use and or transfer
0.5 update your AVG
1. With AVG installed on my PC, and my phone connected as a mtp with usb I downloaded and installed Kingoroot for windows.
https://www.kingoapp.com/
NOTE after not being able to install forum recommended kingoroot apk's i dint want wast time install the newest kingoroot apk from the website. Maybe it will work for you. If you do get kingoroot apk to work on your Note 4 let me know.
2. In the install process for kingoroot windows version AVG will quarantine a file.
there will be a couple popups .. close them
when its installed it will open and start talking to your phone.
3. press the root button.
It will take 30 sec to a minute to install some files on your phone and achieve root, there will be a new floating toolbar on the phone. root will disappear after a reboot, but not the resident programs this root is pretty stable, but i was not able to install SuperSUME (paid version ) as recommended in a XDA guide to obtain permanent root for this 5.1.1 rom. If your successful with super SUme with this let me know.
4. Open root checker to verify ! yayy.
5. Cleanup instructions when finished with this guide below
Section 4: Use of ADB to (windows and Linux ) to copy over bootloader fix
1. Your Note4 phone should be running with root, make sure phone is connected
Explanation : ADB is a Google provided tool for the android platform. It communicates with your phones operating system , transfers files , and actuates programs remotely in the background. totally necessary for development of ROM's, TWRP, and programs for every android device
You may or may not know that your android device is running a Linux kernel, with some Linux programs, with custom folders and custom files and settings, and the touch screen is the GUI graphical user interface touch input.
ADB is a command line user interface, when you turned this on in Developer settings, the kernel is listening constantly on the USB com port and some times on the WiFi com port for commands. if you don't need it turn it off, it could be a security hole, but we need it on.
It works great on windows, mac, or Linux varieties
2. Install on your computer
Code:
[URL]https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools[/URL]
If you have linux, your distribution may have a package you can install from your distribution. Then it will be in your path as a command
3. Windows users , extract or install into c:/ADB and add that to your PATH variable if you want to use it all the time as a command
4. Open a command prompt window (search command or cmd , right click open as administrator)
5. If you have ADB folder in your path or are running Linux change directories to the folder where you downloaded the Samsung n4 fix file
6. You should still have root
type
Code:
adb devices
The ADB daemon ( little server program ) will start and return some information.
your phone will have a popup screen and should ask for permission, click allow
again type
Code:
adb devices
7. You should see something like this
Code:
List of devices attached
123a12ab device
The 123a12ab is made up. Yours will be specific to your device.
If you see something listed like the above adb is working. Now on to the next command to move the Samsung_unlock_n4-fix to the phone.
type dir ( or ls -al for Linux users ) to verify Samsung_unlock_n4-fix is in your directory
8. Send Unlocker to Phone with adb
Type or copy and paste the following command:
Code:
adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/
You should see successful output .
If you don't, check your PATH, check if your in the right folder, or make sure samsung_unlock_n4-fix is in your adb folder
9. Activate the unlocker. This requires root and a reboot. After the reboot you have to go and reactivate root in Section 3.3 above
type the following
Code:
adb shell
Congratulations you are now looking at the linux command line interface on your phone . the $ prompt means you are in the shell
10. activate superuser mode ( kind of like administrator in windows but more powerful )
type
Code:
su
then press enter key
YOU SHOUD NOW SEE a # prompt
This means you succeed in root. If you dont see a # you missed a step above somewhere , or your root was unstable and took too long to get to this point,that is why I said read thru this section and get ready..
Ok at this point we have the file we needed transfered, we have root, now we need to upgrade the permissions on the file so #root level of the operating system can use it !
The next command does all that then executes the command to upgrade your phone to developer edition !
Copy and paste the following command series and press enter.the && joins each command
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp/ && chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix && chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix && ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
The device will reboot and flash the developer code.
You should see some sort of progress in the window.
When done ,unplug the cable and pull the battery to shut down phone.
11. Make sure you have a cheap throwaway SD card installed !
One More Time to unlock the boot loader !! section 3 and 4 short version
Put the battery and cable back in and turn the phone back on and make sure its plugged in your PC.
Now repeat the kingoroot PC to gain temp root
open a command prompt or shell
type or copy paste the following to verify its connected
Code:
adb devices
transfer the fix
Code:
adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/ && a
open the shell on your phone
Code:
adb shell
gain super user rights
Code:
su
unlock the boot loader
same command series
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp/ && chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix && chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix && ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
You will see your phone do a series of outputs then reboot. when it reboots, disconnect the cable.
If this step is sucessful your phone will keep rebooting. This is NORMAL . after the first or second reboot, pull the battery and pull the sd card, and set the sdcard aside. It will need to be thrown out or repartititioned to be usable. or you can keep it as a memento on your charm bracelet.
Your bootloader is NOW UNLOCKED . keep phone off until you read the next section
Section 5a: install TWRP custom recovery
Currently right now you have 5.1.1 installed with some Chinese malware on your phone and PC,
A custom developer edition and an unlocked boot loader. Lets fix them all.
Turn on phone download mode . <down volume><home><power> then volume up to enter download mode
Open Odin again ( see above )
Connect phone ( look for com and blue bar )
Select AP button, and browse to TWRP file
Press start. when finished phone will restart.
Don't let it boot all the way back up! , pull battery, and install good SD card, and if you read this section you downloaded what you needed for a new ROM onto your sdcard
Turn off the automatic rebooting in the custom tab, DO NOT select the PIT tab
Press start
Once it finishes it will say Success or FAILED
IF it says FAILED start the whole process over! you didn't unlock the bootloader !
If success, Power off the phone with the pull battery method and disconnect your cable
Press and hold these buttons immediately to enter TWRP ,
<volume up> <home> <power>.
Swipe to allow changes in TWRP.
Select backup , change to SD card, You can also plug in a memory device into the USB port. If it sees it you will be able to use that for backup space
BACKUP everything . You now have a custom recovery installed, a unlocked bootloader, and a rootable ROM Backed UP !
If you feel you want to do this all over again if you flash the OEM Samsung ROM via Odin by accident like I did, ha ha skip the next steps
Select the backup button, select all the partitions, select the source, where you want to store it.
Name the backup rooted-backup-everything-5.1.1
Select start and go make some coffee or a sandwich. its about 4 gigabytes compression, so it may take about 5 to 10 minutes
Clean up -
uninstall windows kingoroot PC and do a virus check
check for hidden folders and registry entries
Section 5b. Install your first ROM
Cleanup : After your backup WIPE your phone twice
THIS IS TO guarantee, no Kingoroot or kingroot stuff is in the phone !!!
WIPE IT TWICE !!!
Some guides (listed below ) say to adb sideload over a root file , then install an older rom. I haven tried this. Let me know if you did and are successful.
Whatever ROM you use, please post a success story in the reply's. I am interested in how you all do.
I have tried every note 4 ROM and this is the most succesful for me and most stable
I have been using this ROM for a while, and the lineageos 14 version too
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/oreo-8-1-0-unofficial-lineage-15-1-rom-t3760969[/URL]
In most all ROMS, you can update the bootloader (TWRP) by TWRP app if rooted
you can update the modem ( a partition that contains original Samsung code to run the cell and wireless ) via ODIN
Roms and patches and other goodies can be installed via TWRP by downloading to your device or transfering them to your sd card
Oem ROMS must be installed via ODIN, and will WIPE all you just accomplished. so unless your selling your device, or giving it to grandma DONT.
If you copied the rom ( usually a zip file ) and the necessary files, and have upgraded your bootloader and modem to the newest,
Now install your ROM, and after your initial setup, come back to TWRP and do a full backup !
every time you try a new rom, and get it set up, do a backup. that way you can switch and test to your hearts desire till you run out of SD memory.
The cool thing is you can backup to an external memory device ! more room !
Follow the directions in the OP of your ROM to install. Enjoy
All the above info was gleaned from the following pages
Thanks to @beaups for discovering exploit !!!
Thanks to @hsbadr [HOWTO] Bootloader Unlock and Upgrade to Marshmallow [N910VVRU2CQL1]
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144[/URL]
and his files
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=15720#downloads[/URL]
Thanks to @ryanbg [Official] Note 4 Verizon Bootloader Unlock
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/note-4-verizon-bootloader-unlock-t3358913[/URL]
and @urgodfather
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66381707&postcount=342[/URL]
Thanks to @chriskader [HOWTO] Converting your Retail Note 4 to a Developer Edition Note 4
and @Mickey387 for discovering how to compile the note 4 32bit hardware drivers into Oreo !!
and @_mone @ripee
for maintaining and working hard on
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][8.1.0] LineageOS 15.1 [trlte][trlteduos]
Code:
[URL]https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/oreo-8-1-0-unofficial-lineage-15-1-rom-t3760969[/URL]
Information Sources: felixtaf, ryanbg, kingroot, twrp, emotion, ibowtoandroid, shimp208, & urgodfather
some of this was also posted on reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxynote4/comments/4f8cgc/guide_a_noobs_guide_to_permanent_rootunlocked
Update:
Looking for a motherboard for a 910 that's not a v?
Thanks to user @maralexbar I need to update some info
Method 1 use eBay. Find your correct motherboard easily.
Method 2. Save some money use Ali Express ( China )
If you use Ali, and don't find your motherboard on a direct search, keep digging.
I forgot to mention this.
Looking for my Verizon motherboard, I found lots of parts like the USB internal connector etc. But no mobo. I had to go thru the store listing of the seller of the USB connector to find a vendor that had a mobo. Then I tried comparing different vendors. So do some digging. There is a billion people on Ali express selling stuff. Don't give up.
Plus Ali wants happy international buyers. So if you get a bogus item, you get your money back.
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Thank you very much for this!!! The phone is running beautifully, smooth and fast. I ended up installing this ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/rom-resurrection-remix-6-0-0-t3768963
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b1ggjoe said:
Thank you very much for this!!! The phone is running beautifully, smooth and fast. I ended up installing this ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/rom-resurrection-remix-6-0-0-t3768963
BJ
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Your more than welcome
Announcement:
Thanks to @ripee
The lineage-17.1 thread is up!
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][10] LineageOS 17.1 [tblte][trlte][trlteduos]
If you don't mind not having a working fingerprint sensor, or audio through the headphone jack, then Q is stable enough for daily use. As always when coming from an older rom version, it is highly recommended not to waste your time dirty flashing and just clean flash.
Q is still a work in progress, so I will still be releasing Pie builds, though maybe not as often. As in years past, once the Q bugs have been fixed up to the current Pie level, I will post about when my last Pie build will be. I will upload it to the Downloads tab located at the top of each page of this thread, and link it in the OP.
********** ANNOUNCEMENT - Beta Enrollment without Banner (OPEN NOW - Nov 16,17) - Read More Here
INTRODUCTION - Hello all. Now Samsung wants us to go to Members app and keep looking for banner to sign up for Android 11, One UI 3 Beta . It went live October 27th, 10:20 PM EST, As fate would have it, i went to sleep early, i missed it and the banner refused to show up for me in the morning. Download was only showing up for people with unlocked variants on ATID firmware.
DISCLAIMER / NOTICE - Flashing is always risky. I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device including but not limited to it turning against you, making you its slave and sucking you into the Matrix.
This post is a collection of wisdom, research and hard work of many people over many years across many forums and not just XDA. I will try to credit and link to their original posts.
TIP -Keep in Notice -This SHALL NOT Factory Reset Your Device or Format Data, it is still a good idea to Take Back Up - Just a Suggestion - Always have a latest Back Up
******** UPDATE - It seems ATT devices are getting wiped now if its CSC or the Sim remains to be tested.
i don't have ATT hence cant verify but in case you have an Unlocked device (N986U1) with ATT sim, then, removing sim and Changing the CSC to XAA/XAA/XAA before sideloading Beta is advisable.
PROBLEM STATEMENT - Missed the One UI 3.0, Android 11, Beta Sign up Banner in Members app or got the banner but didn't get the download and I really want it NOW.
Not sure if you want it now? - Find the BETA CHANGELOG HERE
GRAB YOURSELF A COFFEE / DRINK, because depending on where you at and how fast you/your internet speeds/your Machine is this may take anywhere between 7 to 45 MinsSOLUTION -
1. Pre-Requisites - Make sure Following Conditions are met before you start
You need a PC/Laptop along with your phone and USB Cable.
You need ADB installed, you can use ADB on Linux too - NOTE If your ADB Tools are not working, download my ADB Folder called platform-tools. Then extract it somewhere easy to remember/ find, like desktop
Remember the Location of the folder where you have ADB installed / Location of platform-tools- This is the location containing adb.exe file.
You may or may not need ADB/USB Drivers if any errors in ADB please Download Drivers from here and Install on your PC.
This following one step is relevant Only for flashing Beta 1
Use Odin to Flash Unlocked (SM-N986U1) ATID Firmware if you are not on that. Refer this thread to get your Firmware.
For changing Firmware from N986U to N986U1 and / or GUIDE TO FLASHING USING ODIN Refer This thread
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2. Now Download the relevant Beta File that you intend to flash - note that to Sideload Beta 2 you need to be on Beta 1 first. Mandotory Sequence = Beta 1>>Beta 2>>Beta 3 There is no skipping versions possible here.
BETA 1 (ZTGJ) Get the Beta1.zip file from here Thanks to @thatotherguy.. for the original zip.
BETA 2 (ZTK1) Get the Beta2.zip file from here
BETA 3 (ZTK9) Get the Beta3.zip file from here
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*************** Apply Update from SD card failed for me (Feel free to try that ) but here we will be using ADB Sideload Feature in Stock Recovery*************
HOW TO - Using ADB Sideload - Windows -The Process is Similar for Linux too
1. Copy the downloaded zip file to the ADB Folder (From Pre-Requisite step). ADB Folder is the folder containing ADB.exe it might be named differently for you (The one i have posted is called platform-tools)
2. Open Command Prompt Window as Admin.
3. Type in
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cd Copy-paste the location of your ADB folder here
4. Connect the phone to the PC using USB Cable and Unlock it. Go to Developer Options and Switch on USB Debugging.
To turn on developer options go to Settings>>About Phone>>Software Information>> Then tap the build number 7 times - Developer options will appear at the bottom of Settings Menu
5. On your PC Type in Command Prompt
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adb devices
6. Give Permission that appears on your phone and PC - I check the box Always Allow, you should do the same.
7. Now type the following and the phone will reboot to recovery.
Code:
adb reboot recovery
8. Once you see recovery on your phone Use Volume Keys to scroll down to Apply Update from ADB and press Power Button.
9. Now on your PC, Type the following in Command Prompt; this is just to be sure, it should show the device name with Sideload next to it.
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adb devices
10. Type
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adb sideload Beta1.zip
For Beta 2 use adb sideload beta2.zip Similarly For Beta 3 use adb sideload beta3.zip. Use whatever you have named the zip file. Most people use update.zip. The commands here are for the attached files in this post and their naming convention.
11. Wait for it to finish and Done
2nd (Second) BETA Is Out- How To Do this if you are not able to Enroll for Beta and or don't see update to download even after Enrolling
Second Beta should be flashed After Beta 1. Second Beta (ZTK1) can not be flashed unless you have Beta 1 (ZTJG).
To flash follow the same instructions as above only this time the prerequisite is you have to be on the 1st Beta. Download the 2nd Beta (ZTK1) Zip File to flash Here Thanks to @hayabusa1300cc for the FOTA Link.
3rd (Third) BETA Is Out- Nov 16, 2020 Do this if you are not able to Enroll for Beta and or don't see update to download even after Enrolling
Third Beta should be flashed After Beta 1>>Beta 2. Third Beta (ZTK9) can not be flashed unless you have Second Beta (ZTK1). Second Beta (ZTK1) can not be flashed unless you have Beta 1 (ZTJG).
To flash follow the same instructions as above only this time the prerequisite is you have to be on the 2nd Beta. Download the 3rd Beta (ZTK9) Zip File to flash Here
OPTIONAL THINGS TO DO POST UPDATE
If you want to enable RCS (In the Native SMS app) and Native Video calling (This feature is on Tmobile) have a look at this thread.
Check out this Guide Service Mode and CSC Guide/Enable LTE/5G Bands and Services/5G Low Band on U1 by @mellojosh
TROUBLESHOOTINGSome people might run into "cant read update.zip" error for that we need to make ADB Large address aware. Follow the Steps Here I use the Advanced mode as it shows the true false flags. - This wont happen if you use the ADB Tools provided by me above under the Pre-requisites section.
************** FOR FUTURE BETA OTA Questions / Bugs - Observations and some more info - Go Here ********Please dont ask questions without reading.
QUESTIONS, HELP & SUPPORT ?? - See if I am Online here on this Live Chat
If it helped HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON, what are you waiting for ? Cheers !!
Suggest you rename the title for which device it's for as it's not for every snapdragon (right?)
I get "adb: failed to read command: No error"
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Suggest you rename the title for which device it's for as it's not for every snapdragon (right?)
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I flashed on an Unlocked one so there is no way for me to tell if this can be flashed on N986U since so many people have flashed Unlocked firmware on the U devices using Odin (One confirmed guy flashed unlocked firmware on Verizon locked device and got the Beta banner) hence i think this will work for all Snapdragon devices. Give it a try and see. Just that before you try this make sure you are on ATID firmware.
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I get "adb: failed to read command: No error"
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Use a different USB Cable. A good quality one preferably. Also try changing USB port.
Can i install this on sm n 9860 version and does google pay and samsung pay beta work?
warriorvibhu said:
Use a different USB Cable. A good quality one preferably. Also try changing USB port.
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Hmm, still getting same. Tried 3 cables including the one that came with the phone and both usb ports on my computer.
d_ganggreen said:
Hmm, still getting same. Tried 3 cables including the one that came with the phone and both usb ports on my computer.
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Are you on ATID Firmware?
warriorvibhu said:
Are you on ATID Firmware?
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I am, I odin flashed it a few weeks ago.
1gorelo said:
Can i install this on sm n 9860 version and does google pay and samsung pay beta work?
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Too early in the morning to go out and test that. This is Beta and i have already encountered some bugs. So you have to be up for that.
Good Lock wont work, gesture navigation is buggy, you can not even apply wallpapers from the Galaxy Themes app.
Wallpaper Service on the other hand is greatly improved. Fingerprint sensor is much faster.
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I am, I odin flashed it a few weeks ago.
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My friend there are so many reasons why that error can happen. Sometimes you might have to change the ADB version. I am attaching the platform-tools i used. Extract this zip inside folder on desktop and try. If that doesnt work you might need to update ADb/Samsung drivers. Let us know if this works.
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My friend there are so many reasons why that error can happen. Sometimes you might have to change the ADB version. I am attaching the platform-tools i used. Extract this zip inside folder on desktop and try. If that doesnt work you might need to update ADb/Samsung drivers. Let us know if this works.
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Thank you! Whatever it was, that worked. I am able to get it running with your tools. I am running it now.
CHANGELOG - Android 11_OneUI 3 Beta
************ Notice: This changelog is compiled from various different resources online, verification of these features rests with the users **********
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[COLOR="SeaGreen"][CENTER]BETA CHANGELOG[/CENTER][/COLOR]
[B]Home screen[/B]
– Touch and hold an app to add an associated widget
– Turn the screen off by double-tapping on an empty are of the Home screen. You can turn this on in Settings > Advanced features > Motion and gestures.
Lock screen
– Dynamic Lock screen now has more categories, and you can select more than one.
– Lock screen widgets are improved.
[B]Contacts, Phone and Call Background[/B]
– Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts at one time.
– Added an option to help you quickly delete duplicate contacts.
– Enhanced the search experience.
– Extended the storage period of the Trash bin from 15 to 30 days.
– Added the ability to customize the call screen with your own pictures and videos.
[B]Messages[/B]
– Created a Trash bin to store recently deleted messages.
– Call & Text on other devices
– Added the ability to turn Call & text on other devices on or off with Bixby Routines.
[B]Calendar[/B]
– Events with the same start time are now shown together in month and agenda view.
– Reorganized options for adding and editing events.
– Improved layout for full screen alerts.
[B]Reminder[/B]
– Improved layout for full screen alerts
[B]Camera[/B]
– Improved auto-focus and auto exposure functionality and usability.
– Improved stabilization when taking pictures of the moon at high zoom levels.
[B]Photo editor[/B]
– Added the ability to revert edited pictures back to their original versions.
[B]Bixby Routine[/B]
– Grouped preset routines help you get started quickly and learn how to build your own routines easily.
– You can now see what actions are reversed when a routine ends.
– New conditions have been added, such as a specific start time, the disconnection of a Bluetooth device or Wi-Fi network, a call from a specific number, and more.
– New actions have been added, including talking to Bixby and accessibility actions.
– You can add a customized icon for each routine and add routines to the Lock screen for quick access.
[B]Digital wellbeing and Parental controls[/B]
– Added trends to your weekly report. You can see how your usage has changed since the previous week and check your usage time for each feature.
– Added phone usage time while driving to the weekly report.
– Added a lock screen widget so you can check your screen time without unlocking your phone.
– Added separate profiles for personal and work modes so you can track your screen time separately.
[B]Internet[/B]
– Added ability to block websites from redirecting you when you tap the Back button.
– Added warnings and blocking options for websites that shot too many pop-ups or notifications.
– Rearranged menus to make things easier to find.
– Added several new add-ons, including one that translates websites.
– Added option hide the status bar for a more immersive browsing experience.
– Increased maximum number of open tabs to 99.
– Added ability to lock and reorder tabs.
– Improved design for tab bar which is now supported on all devices.
– Ended support for Samsung Internet edge panel.
[B]Quick panel[/B]
– See your conversations and media more conveniently in their own sections when you swipe down from the top of the screen.
[B]AOD[/B]
– Always On Display widgets are improved.
[B]Accessibility[/B]
– Get quick access to the most important accessibility settings during device setup.
– Get recommended accessibility features based on what you use.
– Set the Accessibility shortcut more easily in settings.
– Sound detectors now work with your SmartThings devices such as TVs and lights to give you more visible alerts when the doorbell rings or a baby is crying.
[B]Samsung Keyboard[/B]
– You can find the keyboard in settings more easily under General management in Settings, and the settings have been reorganized to put the most important ones first.
Samsung DeX
– You can now connect to supported TVs wirelessly.
– New touchpad multi-gestures let you change screen zoom and font size more easily.
Feel free to add anything else that you observe.
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Wohooo Fingers Crossed. Did it finish ?
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Yes it did, running 3.0 beta now!
warriorvibhu said:
I flashed on an Unlocked one so there is no way for me to tell if this can be flashed on N986U since so many people have flashed Unlocked firmware on the U devices using Odin (One confirmed guy flashed unlocked firmware on Verizon locked device and got the Beta banner) hence i think this will work for all Snapdragon devices. Give it a try and see. Just that before you try this make sure you are on ATID firmware.
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I'm on n9860 which is a snapdragon. I'm not sure if it's the same. Anyone want to try?
My US unlocked stuck at 16% when sideloading? Is it normal?
jianansong said:
My US unlocked stuck at 16% when sideloading? Is it normal?
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Since how long ?
Which step are you at?
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Since how long ?
Which step are you at? (See Pics)
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On my phone, it shows "Verifying updte package..."
On the adb, it shows serving update.zip 16%.
It has been there for at least 20 minutes... Do I need to cancel and restart?
I used the uploaded adb and the first link for update.zip.
jianansong said:
On my phone, it shows "Verifying updte package..."
On the adb, it shows serving update.zip 16%.
It has been there for at least 20 minutes... Do I need to cancel and restart?
I used the uploaded adb and the first link for update.zip.
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Yes thats too long Cancel and restart, It took me 97.5 seconds to verify the package.
Your ADB is fine dont change that. For firmware you can try using the second link from google drive. do you meet the criteria Unlocked and on ATID ?
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Yes thats too long. do you meet the criteria Unlocked and on ATID ?
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Yes, mine is us unlocked and it's on ATID. Do you know how I could cancel it?
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jianansong said:
Yes, mine is us unlocked and it's on ATID. Do you know how I could cancel it?
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At the command line, I clicked "control + C" and surprisingly the progress number starts moving again, and now I am at 53% and it's still going...