[GUIDE] Root for Galaxy S4 Active! (SGH-i537 ~ AT&T) [UPDATED 7/8/2013 @ 10PM MST]
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This guide is to help people root their Galaxy S4 Active devices. Model SGH-i537 on AT&T.
Credit goes to geohot for the release of activeroot apk!
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1. First go to Settings and click the "More" tab. Then go into security and check "Unknown Sources."
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2. Visit http://geohot.com/activeroot from your device and click the lampda picture to download the apk file.
3. Run the apk. It should give you a message telling you that you have root. Worked almost instantly for me.
4. Visit the Play Store and download SuperSU. (NOTE: You MUST download and use SuperSU to manage superuser permissions, nothing else. Only SuperSU currently can circumvent Samsung's "root blocker" in the kernel.)
5. Open the Super SU app and update binaries.
6. Optional. Donate. I contributed $10 to the original bounty, but really... this is a quick and simple method. Toss him $5 bucks if this root helps you out!
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Kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
Use a root enabled file explorer (Like Root Explorer) and navigate to: /system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T Updater
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UNROOT and RETURN TO STOCK:
File Name: Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1.7z
MD5: 5860A429420FF9029C8CF687F43E3D83
Password: rootzwiki
DOWNLOAD: Here
Credit: RootzWiki
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F.A.Q.
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Q: What does activeroot do for my phone?
A: It gives you root access to the phone's file system. Even the Android system files.
Q: What can I do with root?
A: You can run applications that require root access to function. Apps like Titanium Backup, can back up all of your apps and settings and save it in your phone's storage/SD card. You can also freeze (disable) or delete pre-installed apps that came with the phone (AT&T/Samsung bloatware).
Q. Is root dangerous?
A. Well, it does give you access to files you were not supposed to be allowed to manipulate. If you accidentally delete files that are important, you could cause the phone to crash and prevent booting.
Q. Can I install a custom ROM?
A. As of 7/8/13, the answer is no. Not yet. To be able to install a custom ROM, you need to be able to install a custom recovery. As of now, the bootloader of the original Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S4 Active are still locked. The original GS4 currently has an venerability in it's bootloader that allows for an exploit (called Loki exploit) to be used that enables installation of custom recoveries and ROMS. This vulnerability has been patched since the release of the GS4 Active, and our phones cannot take advantage of the Loki exploit.
Q. Will the GS4A's bootloader EVER be unlocked?
A. No one knows for sure. The Galaxy S4 Active is a niche product available exclusively on AT&T in the USA. It will never reach the sales numbers that the original Galaxy S4 will achieve because of this. Since the original GS4 will be the phone in more users' hands... the same can be said for the hands of developers. A developer who bought the original GS4, is not likely to also buy a GS4A. That being said, the original GS4 is a very popular device and people are working hard on it's bootloader. The GS4 and the GS4A are similar enough that if the GS4 gets unlocked, luck may shine on us and the method may unlock our phones as well. But, as the old saying goes, "I wouldn't hold your breath."
So, what is the difference between active root and passive root?
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This looks like the easiest root I've ever seen.
toothmkr57 said:
So, what is the difference between active root and passive root?
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Are you serious? This is for the device Galaxy s4 active.
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Update: It is working despite the error messages I got from the apps. Literally the easiest root ever.
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Not working for me. Neither Super User or Super SU will work. Says I am missing an SU binary.
It works!
I was nervous because no one posted that they had used it yet. I just did it. Worked easily.
Jonnyredcorn said:
Are you serious? This is for the device Galaxy s4 active.
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I didn't get that is was a play on words....doh :/....its early, I'm groggy
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Please update the OP with the following information:
kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
/system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install Superuser Su and update the Binaries
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T updater
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Please update the OP with the following information:
kill AT&T's OTA updater before it kills you!
/system/app/
Rename or delete wssyncmldm.apk
If you want to get rid of AT&T's nannying nagging message about root access delete or rename KNOXAgent.apk
Install Superuser Su and update the Binaries
Install App Quarantine, go into settings and uncheck Hide system apps and disable AT&T updater
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Please also try to split the OP up into sections with [ HIDE ] tags, and if you're feeling committed to this you can include in the title that this thread will be a general FAQ about all things root with this device.
Edit: Please include in the OP that users MUST download and use SuperSU to manage their superuser permissions, nothing else. Only SuperSU currently can circumvent samsung's "root blocker" in the kernel.
The mods moved this out of Original Android Development forum. Dunno where to go from here.
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TenEightyPee said:
The mods moved this out of Original Android Development forum. Dunno where to go from here.
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Keep it up to date. It would be nice if we could keep root discussions here
Is it Okay to install an S4 recovery like TWRP or do we wait for official releases?
TwoStroker37 said:
Is it Okay to install an S4 recovery like TWRP or do we wait for official releases?
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Wait.
I'll edit the OP when I get home from work today.
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thatbigmoose said:
Wait.
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Why do we wait and what do we wait for? It should work if the loki exploit is still available.
Has anyone tried the Loki exploit?
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Why do we wait and what do we wait for? It should work if the loki exploit is still available.
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He has 16 posts and joined a month ago, and had the need to ask that question. This isn't for the faint of heart and I didn't want him to potentially bork his device.
mattdm said:
Has anyone tried the Loki exploit?
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No but if you want to try please let us know!
thatbigmoose said:
He has 16 posts and joined a month ago, and had the need to ask that question. This isn't for the faint of heart and I didn't want him to potentially bork his device.
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True, I have been doing this for a LONG time and I don't think i know enough to try it
thatbigmoose said:
He has 16 posts and joined a month ago, and had the need to ask that question. This isn't for the faint of heart and I didn't want him to potentially bork his device.
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Only joined to ask for root and aws. Otherwise I'm your standard lurker.
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
Why do we wait and what do we wait for? It should work if the loki exploit is still available.
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I think we are waiting on someone that is willing to risk brick.
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hi.
in this Thread i tell you that how root your tab by Kingo Android ROOT:fingers-crossed:
i tested it in my tab and it is works well , but images are for xperia p !
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Instructions:
1.download app and install it on your windows.
2.connect to internet and run app.
3.turn on usb debugging and unknown sources , then connect your tab to the pc.
4.after downloading and installing driver , you see this:
5.press root buttom.
6.after rooting you see this:
if you want to UnRoot press remove root.
finish.
A fancy looking program just to root your device = shady
Requires internet connection during root = shady
Appears to collect your IMEI and serial number = shady
According to reviews online, the servers are in China = perhaps shady
XDA seems to be banned Kingo before = shady
Some people claim that Kingo installs other binaries onto your phone = shady
http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/ = very shady
Just use Chainfire's auto root. Reliable and trustworthy.
abadan said:
hi.
in this Thread i tell you that how root your tab by Kingo Android ROOT:fingers-crossed:
i tested it in my tab and it is works well , but images are for xperia p !
Instructions:
1.download app and install it on your windows.
2.connect to internet and run app.
3.turn on usb debugging and unknown sources , then connect your tab to the pc.
4.after downloading and installing driver , you see this:
5.press root buttom.
6.after rooting you see this:
if you want to UnRoot press remove root.
finish.
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is it work on note 8 .........and its safe to do it?
rabichowdhary said:
is it work on note 8 .........and its safe to do it?
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yes , i tested it.
its safe!
rageguy said:
A fancy looking program just to root your device = shady
Requires internet connection during root = shady
Appears to collect your IMEI and serial number = shady
According to reviews online, the servers are in China = perhaps shady
XDA seems to be banned Kingo before = shady
Some people claim that Kingo installs other binaries onto your phone = shady
http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/ = very shady
Just use Chainfire's auto root. Reliable and trustworthy.
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abadan said:
yes , i tested it.
its safe!
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like rageguy said, it's very shady. Until it's been tested tested and tested and cuts out some of the "shady" business (read rageguy's post that I quoted above), then I may use it, but using CF-Auto-Root is just as good and doesn't rely on a computer/ other than odin/heimdall. Plus he's very reputable and does backup his work. so if you're looking for a rooting program, I highly suggest use CF-Auto-Root
rageguy said:
A fancy looking program just to root your device = shady
Requires internet connection during root = shady
Appears to collect your IMEI and serial number = shady
According to reviews online, the servers are in China = perhaps shady
XDA seems to be banned Kingo before = shady
Some people claim that Kingo installs other binaries onto your phone = shady
http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/ = very shady
Just use Chainfire's auto root. Reliable and trustworthy.
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Hmm.. do you have any REAL proof that this isn't a legitimate program or do you always base your decisions on other people's assumptions?
Btw the WiFi only versions have no IMEI so I don't see what the problem is.. This is a super easy way to root your tablet and it works fine - I just rooted my 5110.. Searched for "other binaries" - couldn't find any.. If you have any facts about kingo I'm more than happy to listen..
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michpan said:
Hmm.. do you have any REAL proof that this isn't a legitimate program or do you always base your decisions on other people's assumptions?
Btw the WiFi only versions have no IMEI so I don't see what the problem is.. This is a super easy way to root your tablet and it works fine - I just rooted my 5110.. Searched for "other binaries" - couldn't find any.. If you have any facts about kingo I'm more than happy to listen..
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I have a Verizon Note 3 and Kingo was pretty much the only means to root it. If you read over at their forum, there are concerns expressed about Kingo and many of those concerns have been addressed by Kingo. For safety's sake, it was suggest that you install superSU over Kingo's superSU. That said, I'd only use Kingo if there was no easy alternative. I did not use Kingo on my Note 8.
michpan said:
Hmm.. do you have any REAL proof that this isn't a legitimate program or do you always base your decisions on other people's assumptions?
Btw the WiFi only versions have no IMEI so I don't see what the problem is.. This is a super easy way to root your tablet and it works fine - I just rooted my 5110.. Searched for "other binaries" - couldn't find any.. If you have any facts about kingo I'm more than happy to listen..
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I don't have any facts one way or the other, and that's the scary part. The prudent person will be naturally distrustful of things found on the internet. is Kingo open source? Can somebody dig through it to verify that it is not doing anything shady? Otherwise as far as I can tell, I am trusting an unknown closed-source program to have unrestricted access to my device. Call me crazy, but if Kingo wants me to use their software, the onus is on them to prove that they have no malicious intent. Otherwise, I will assume that they are disseminating malware or stealing information.
michpan said:
Hmm.. do you have any REAL proof that this isn't a legitimate program or do you always base your decisions on other people's assumptions?
Btw the WiFi only versions have no IMEI so I don't see what the problem is.. This is a super easy way to root your tablet and it works fine - I just rooted my 5110.. Searched for "other binaries" - couldn't find any.. If you have any facts about kingo I'm more than happy to listen..
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Welcome to the internet, where default = no trust. You must be vigilant and question everything. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for potential disaster. I'm sorry you don't get it but I believe one day, when you get burned, you will learn the lesson.
By the way, 1 post count member coming here defending Kingo. See my comment above. Now you look shady to me too.
Was searching and found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527977
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
rageguy said:
Welcome to the internet, where default = no trust. You must be vigilant and question everything. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for potential disaster. I'm sorry you don't get it but I believe one day, when you get burned, you will learn the lesson.
By the way, 1 post count member coming here defending Kingo. See my comment above. Now you look shady to me too.
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LOL and why would I care what you think of me? You're nobody.
We're just writing about our opinions here. I don't care who follows mine or not - I just wrote my experience (which is better than assuming or theorizing or quoting other nobodies I guess).
Probably the easiest way to get malware on your device is to use a rooting tool as the vector. I am sure the tool itself roots your device successfully, and I have no doubt that they are also getting something in return. Use at your own risk, but I would stay far, far away.
Kingo
Here's a link to another discussion about Kingo on XDA
[ROOT] Kingo Android Root Method
Then you can decide on your own
Just wnted to give my experience with this root meathod. I tried it on my GT-N5110 and it worked fine. But when I had a soft brick, all my fault, I had issues trying to use the fine toolbox i bought here on XDA for my tablet. I managed to get it backto stock and everything up and running so I could flash custom roms once more but Kingo went kicking and screeming. I did not use that meathod to root my tablet this time. I used Saferoot.
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Hi, what does "but Kingo went kicking and screeming" mean in the previous post? Just wondering.
Also, I just wanted to give my experience with this root method as well. I used Kingo to root my GT-N5110 and it worked perfectly.
Does Kingo work with 4.4.2? (gt-n5100)
No it doesn't... I tried cf rooting, but I get stuck over and over again....
Stressful!
glockman4519 said:
Just wnted to give my experience with this root meathod. I tried it on my GT-N5110 and it worked fine. But when I had a soft brick, all my fault, I had issues trying to use the fine toolbox i bought here on XDA for my tablet. I managed to get it backto stock and everything up and running so I could flash custom roms once more but Kingo went kicking and screeming. I did not use that meathod to root my tablet this time. I used Saferoot.
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Hi.
What is Saferoot and how?
Rooted with kingo!!! 4.4.2 is now supported by kingo.
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hi
i only use the app not for pc and it root without any problem.
but the root use internet connection.
Worked with latest Kingo version.
Root confirmed working for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Exynos Korea SM-N915 "S" via the legend Chainfire CF-Auto-Root
FOR THE MOST CURRENT ROOT METHOD, PLEASE REFER TO THIS THREAD >> [INFO] [CF-Auto-Root] Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915
WARNING : KNOX COUNTER WILL BE TRIPPED AND WARRANTY VOID - THERE IS NO CURRENTLY KNOWN METHOD TO RESET THE COUNTER OR ROOT WITHOUT TRIPPING KNOX !!
I used : SM-N910"K" (Korea, Exynos): CF-Auto-Root-treltektt-treltektt-smn910k.zip . Another user in this thread had reported that using the SM-N910 "S" Cf-Autoroot failed to boot, so I instead tried the "K" and success. All THANKS & credit to @Chainfire, if you require the stock recovery for SM-N915S, I'd gladly send it to you if you require it to make a formal Cf-Autoroot for our device.
Root has also been confirmed using the same method and file for SM-N915"K" here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56761632&postcount=34
Method:
1. Advised: Have a full stock firmware package available (just in case) [sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com]
2. Have Samsung USB drivers installed on Windows PC (Easiest way is DL KIES from Samsung)
3. Flash via Odin [I used Odin3 v3.07 - attachment] as per Chainfire's instructions !
** If unsure how to use Odin, there are many guides found by searching !
4. Wait around 30 secs after flash (stuck on boot screen), and hopefully device will boot.
5. Open SuperSU app and update SU if prompted
Note: You will have installed stock Android system recovery for SM-N910K. This should not affect the operation of the ROM.
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Root by using the note 4 method. This has been confirmed.
xile6 said:
Root by using the note 4 method. This has been confirmed.
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So Cf-Autoroot from Note 4 works for SM-N915 "S". If so which exact one ?
If confirmed for "S" model, would be one less thing for me to look at. ..... I can proceed with a kernel
UpInTheAir said:
So Cf-Autoroot from Note 4 works for SM-N915 "S". If so which exact one ?
If confirmed for "S" model, would be one less thing for me to look at. ..... I can proceed with a kernel
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I am not sure if it was for the S model.
I remember the Japan model was first to be rooted and there is a youtube video on it.
But unsure about the "S" model.
Didnt see the S in the frost post.
xile6 said:
I am not sure if it was for the S model.
I remember the Japan model was first to be rooted and there is a youtube video on it.
But unsure about the "S" model.
Didnt see the S in the frost post.
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If someone doesn't confirm for "S" model, I'll just have to create a root method myself
UpInTheAir said:
If someone doesn't confirm for "S" model, I'll just have to create a root method myself
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So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
invisiblesense said:
So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
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Main use is for root apps and deleting system apps.
You can then manual theme things.
After my samsung s2 i just stuck with stock rooted roms. Removed things i didnt want.
xile6 said:
Main use is for root apps and deleting system apps.
You can then manual theme things.
After my samsung s2 i just stuck with stock rooted roms. Removed things i didnt want.
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That's what I need, there's a lot of Korean apps on my phone. I have disabled some but they still show up here an there. Another very annoying thing is the dailer, it has Korean text on it which I want to remove as I only want English.
I'd be happy if I could remove some of those apps, and add the yahoo and twitter panels.
Do you think I'd able to flash an international version rom my Edge at some point?
Thanks.
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That's what I need, there's a lot of Korean apps on my phone. I have disabled some but they still show up here an there. Another very annoying thing is the dailer, it has Korean text on it which I want to remove as I only want English.
I'd be happy if I could remove some of those apps, and add the yahoo and twitter panels.
Do you think I'd able to flash an international version rom my Edge at some point?
Thanks.
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I am unsure on that. The processor is different I believe and that would be a main thing.
But with root you would be able to change most of the apps and you might be able to set up the build.prop to a USA one that should let you add yahoo and get to the USA panel store.
invisiblesense said:
So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
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Apart from removing a few "useless" apps, able to use various root type apps (properly) such as Greenify, Titanium, Synapse etc.
But the main reason is to control a custom kernel I intend to build (time permitting). Also remove knox features and set SELinux permissive for Titanium Backup app to work correctly.
In future, I might look at a very basic ROM, but NOT on my to-do list
xile6 said:
I am unsure on that. The processor is different I believe and that would be a main thing.
But with root you would be able to change most of the apps and you might be able to set up the build.prop to a USA one that should let you add yahoo and get to the USA panel store.
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The processor being different is my main concern, let's hope some people will address this.
The edge is the best piece gadget I have ever owned. I'd be sorted if these issues were sorted.
UpInTheAir said:
Apart from removing a few "useless" apps, able to use various root type apps (properly) such as Greenify, Titanium, Synapse etc.
But the main reason is to control a custom kernel I intend to build (time permitting). Also remove knox features and set SELinux permissive for Titanium Backup app to work correctly.
In future, I might look at a very basic ROM, but NOT on my to-do list
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A basic rom that includes all essential Note functions would be awesome on the edge.
Does the root method for the Note 4 also apply to the Japanese version of the Note Edge? I'm looking to pick up a Docomo Note Edge....
tsaojam said:
Does the root method for the Note 4 also apply to the Japanese version of the Note Edge? I'm looking to pick up a Docomo Note Edge....
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Who knows, this thread is reference to the Korean "S" model that I intend to support.
Wait for confirmation or risk a brick yourself.
Can someone confirm the root for sm-n915s?
copysat said:
Can someone confirm the root for sm-n915s?
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I m waiting for answer. Anybody knows can i change n915s rom with other? I could not use SK Telekom Rom
dtosun said:
I m waiting for answer. Anybody knows can i change n915s rom with other? I could not use SK Telekom Rom
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Post in Q&A where your "question" belongs.
It's OT and nothing to do with my general statement of intention to develop this beast (when I get my hands on it).
I'm going to start taking a look at kernel sources sometime today/tomorrow, so I get a head start before the device arrives (Friday? )
Can someone please explain if this website is showing how to root Note Edge SM-N915S?
http://www.shuaji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
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http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...aji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
invisiblesense said:
Can someone please explain if this website is showing how to root Note Edge SM-N915S?
http://www.shuaji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
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http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...aji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
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Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
UpInTheAir said:
Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
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Is it SK Telekom rom or Samsung Official rom?
UpInTheAir said:
Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
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That doesn't sound too good - is that site doggy?
[Introduction]
I am from Hong Kong and I am new in xda forum. Hopefully my English may not confuse you XD!
Please note that no Deep Sleep problem after root. Everything works fine.
Ref. Source: http://apk.tw/thread-706898-1-1.html
The files that need to use were from the owner of the above post.
Thank you for providing useful files to him!
[How to root]
Step:
1. Install "CROM_Service unlock.apk" in your note 5 and open it to unlock your note 5 device. It is a must. And then this apk can be uninstalled.
2. Make sure OEM unlock is also enabled as well.
3. Boot your note 5 into Download Mode & connect to PC
3. Flash "SM-N9200_root.tar" with Odin 3.10.7 in [AP]
4. After boot: Rooted note 5 and SuperSu installed as well!
Files:
1. CROM_Service unlock.apk
https://www.dropbox.com/s/grs5x18xwej2fy7/CROM_Service%20unlock.apk?dl=0
2. SM-N9200_root.tar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hopxbiyc63wdha9/SM-N9200_root.tar?dl=0
I'm not trying to discredit this guy, but I would proceed with caution guys. When a apk is involved, things can get a little risky.
It sound good
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
I'm not trying to discredit this guy, but I would proceed with caution guys. When a apk is involved, things can get a little risky.
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I am using note 5, SM-N9200 as well and I had rooted it already.
Everything works perfectly.
What do I need to do something in order to danger your phone?
Please believe me!
My rooted Note 5:
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"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"
}
Anyone else tried this?
Tomleungyuethei said:
Files:
1. CROM_Service unlock.apk
https://www.dropbox.com/s/grs5x18xwej2fy7/CROM_Service%20unlock.apk?dl=0
2. SM-N9200_root.tar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hopxbiyc63wdha9/SM-N9200_root.tar?dl=0
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What/who is the source of these files? People should know before installing/flashing them. Also, if you aren't the original source, then xda rules require you to give credit to the party who did the work.
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What/who is the source of these files? People should know before installing/flashing them. Also, if you aren't the original source, then xda rules require you to give credit to the party who did the work.
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Firstly, I saw a post in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/sm-n9200-hk-version-root-t3197369#post63047289
You can see the owner of the post are requesting the way to root his N9200.
And then, I saw the first reply from Willyman who found a link that could help root N9200 device.
As I know Chinese because I come from Hong Kong, and I need to root my N9200 as well.
So I ask him the steps of rooting N9200 device.
After that, I tried it and eventually successful.
Finally, I just share my experience to share the way of rooting N9200 to all of you now.
Believe it or not, I have no need to lie.
Now I think it is wasting my time to open a new thread for the guide of rooting N9200 in here.
So unrespectful ! Why do some people try to doubt for my help?
Willyman said:
Anyone else tried this?
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this reads/appears to be a similar process i used to root my SM-N9208. the CROM apk is actually a Samsung app available from the Samsung store; i believe it's needed to unlock the bootloader. i had to flash a root kernel as well but i believe the one i used was for the 9208. nonetheless, when done, my 9208 was rooted, TWRP installed, and xposed installed and running on the stock odexed ROM. risky, yes... , but it's working so far...
cortez.i said:
this reads/appears to be a similar process i used to root my SM-N9208. the CROM apk is actually a Samsung app available from the Samsung store; i believe it's needed to unlock the bootloader. i had to flash a root kernel as well but i believe the one i used was for the 9208. nonetheless, when done, my 9208 was rooted, TWRP installed, and xposed installed and running on the stock odexed ROM. risky, yes... , but it's working so far...
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yes, it works for me so I post here in order to help who those in need.
I also installed xposed framework that is unofficial xposed v74 arm64 version.
Everything works perfectly!
I will try later.
Just one question, can I install teamwork recovery before/after the procedure. I would really like to back up before trying to root my lovely phone. Already did back up in SmartSwitch, but afraid something will go wrong if its not official.
Also, I don't jump on this root thing because I'm afraid there won't be any Roms for this version, and I really want to try android 6 when it comes...
Seven Winds said:
I will try later.
Just one question, can I install teamwork recovery before/after the procedure. I would really like to back up before trying to root my lovely phone. Already did back up in SmartSwitch, but afraid something will go wrong if its not official.
Also, I don't jump on this root thing because I'm afraid there won't be any Roms for this version, and I really want to try android 6 when it comes...
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Of course you can install TWRP before or after root because I've tried it before.
After I rooted my note 5, I installed xposed framework using TWRP and incrediblely successful.
Tomleungyuethei said:
Firstly, I saw a post in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/sm-n9200-hk-version-root-t3197369#post63047289
You can see the owner of the post are requesting the way to root his N9200.
And then, I saw the first reply from Willyman who found a link that could help root N9200 device.
As I know Chinese because I come from Hong Kong, and I need to root my N9200 as well.
So I ask him the steps of rooting N9200 device.
After that, I tried it and eventually successful.
Finally, I just share my experience to share the way of rooting N9200 to all of you now.
Believe it or not, I have no need to lie.
Now I think it is wasting my time to open a new thread for the guide of rooting N9200 in here.
So unrespectful ! Why do some people try to doubt for my help?
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In American culture (and XDA is an American forum), it's disrespectful not to give credit to others when using their work. That's one reason (among others) for #12 of the forum rules:
12. Using the work of others.
If you are developing something that is based on the work of another Member, you MUST first seek their permission and you must give credit to the member whose work you used. If a dispute occurs about who developed / created a piece of work, first try to settle the matter by private message and NOT in open forum. If this fails, you may then contact a Moderator and provide clear evidence that the work was created by you.
Convincing evidence will result in the copied work being removed. If there is no clear evidence that it was you who created the work, then in the spirit of sharing, all work will remain posted on the forums.
As an addition, developers have the right to hold exclusivity over their work for as long as it is deemed necessary by that developer. However, if the work is claimed as exclusive, it must remain as such. No selective sharing will be allowed (ie, allowing certain people to use it and not others). If the developer decides to start sharing the work with others, the work automatically becomes available for all to use, albeit with the relevant credit displayed.
When permission has already been given, unless there is a very valid reason, it cannot be revoked (same applies to major updates on the work). Under that same premise, permissions cannot be denied unless the work is exclusive or under extreme circumstances.
In plain English: If you want to keep your work exclusive, go for it. However, if you are going to share your work, do it fairly.
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These rules apply to all software posted on XDA (including but not limited to ROMs, RUUs, apps, games, kernels, themes, icons, etc) unless that software comes with a license that waives these rules.
Respect the forum rules and nobody will doubt your intentions.
Seven Winds said:
I will try later.
Just one question, can I install teamwork recovery before/after the procedure. I would really like to back up before trying to root my lovely phone. Already did back up in SmartSwitch, but afraid something will go wrong if its not official.
Also, I don't jump on this root thing because I'm afraid there won't be any Roms for this version, and I really want to try android 6 when it comes...
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Sorry, wrong reply before...
CafeKampuchia said:
In American culture (and XDA is an American forum), it's disrespectful not to give credit to others when using their work. That's one reason (among others) for #12 of the forum rules:
12. Using the work of others.
If you are developing something that is based on the work of another Member, you MUST first seek their permission and you must give credit to the member whose work you used. If a dispute occurs about who developed / created a piece of work, first try to settle the matter by private message and NOT in open forum. If this fails, you may then contact a Moderator and provide clear evidence that the work was created by you.
Convincing evidence will result in the copied work being removed. If there is no clear evidence that it was you who created the work, then in the spirit of sharing, all work will remain posted on the forums.
As an addition, developers have the right to hold exclusivity over their work for as long as it is deemed necessary by that developer. However, if the work is claimed as exclusive, it must remain as such. No selective sharing will be allowed (ie, allowing certain people to use it and not others). If the developer decides to start sharing the work with others, the work automatically becomes available for all to use, albeit with the relevant credit displayed.
When permission has already been given, unless there is a very valid reason, it cannot be revoked (same applies to major updates on the work). Under that same premise, permissions cannot be denied unless the work is exclusive or under extreme circumstances.
In plain English: If you want to keep your work exclusive, go for it. However, if you are going to share your work, do it fairly.
Reposted content, derivative or maintaned works based on that of former or banned members may be removed at our discretion.
These rules apply to all software posted on XDA (including but not limited to ROMs, RUUs, apps, games, kernels, themes, icons, etc) unless that software comes with a license that waives these rules.
Respect the forum rules and nobody will doubt your intentions.
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Ok, I've got the permission already from "him" and so now I am trying to help only.
Thank you!
HUUUUUUUGE THANKS! my N9200 is coming today or tomorrow and didn't know if I'll have root.
Where can I find TWRP?
Thank You!
AndroidState said:
HUUUUUUUGE THANKS! my N9200 is coming today or tomorrow and didn't know if I'll have root.
Where can I find TWRP?
Thank You!
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Here!XD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3100879
I don't have the HK version of the phone, but wanted to take a moment to call out @Tomleungyuethei with my thanks for contributing to the community. Normally, I'd just whack the "thanks" button, but seeing a newer XDA member (or at least one with so few posts) contribute is nice, and I'm willing to risk a moderator chastising me in order to reply with an explicit "Thank you."
garyd9 said:
I don't have the HK version of the phone, but wanted to take a moment to call out @Tomleungyuethei with my thanks for contributing to the community. Normally, I'd just whack the "thanks" button, but seeing a newer XDA member (or at least one with so few posts) contribute is nice, and I'm willing to risk a moderator chastising me in order to reply with an explicit "Thank you."
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Thanks for your support!
I really want to contribute and learn about android knowledge.
Hopefully I can help, and learn something here as well.
I can verify this is legit, but just open galaxy apps and search for CROM Service , you will find this apk its an official bootloader unlock from samsung, *IMPORTANT* as soon as you use this ap. you void your warranty and submit your imei to samsung, you also upon NEXT REBOOT will lose all your GAPPS AND any app you downloaded via playstore on that account!
IT IS possible to save it all, heres what I did.
1. Install CROM service apt from galaxy apps
2. turn on Developer options > OEM UNLOCK
3. run CROM Service to unlock bootloader
4. reboot to download mode, flash twrp 2.8.7.0 from twrp.me/devices (the noblelteh dual sim one)
5. take full backup of data, radio, efs, boot (don't even bother backing up system)
6. reboot device (gapps gets wiped and apps are gone)
7. reboot to download mode, reflash stock odin tar of same system version(i used OI1)
8. reboot to download mode, reflash twrp recovery
9. reboot to recovery, restore data, backup system, reboot
10. you have your system back with gapps and every other app back to how it was before you CROM unlocked and lost gapps
11. flash kernel with root and whatever else you want do with your phone
was gonna make a post right after i finished building arters kernel for our device, it was confusing to figure out what the hell download mode was bit#$ing about in chinese characters when you tried to flash something, but glad someone else was able to share the info, I didn't wanna post the files without permissions so I was going to get arteries port working with auto root before making a guide.
I'm actually quite interested to see what the chinese dev community comes up with on this device as this is my first time having a international model that actually has a working radio here in canada
cortez.i said:
this reads/appears to be a similar process i used to root my SM-N9208. the CROM apk is actually a Samsung app available from the Samsung store; i believe it's needed to unlock the bootloader. i had to flash a root kernel as well but i believe the one i used was for the 9208. nonetheless, when done, my 9208 was rooted, TWRP installed, and xposed installed and running on the stock odexed ROM. risky, yes... , but it's working so far...
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Link to the kernel you used on your 9208? Or will all this 9200 stuff also work on the 9208?
New update , downloading right now !
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tavito05 said:
New update , downloading right now ! View attachment 3811288
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That started rolling out last week or late the week before but I believe it was last week
Sent from my wickedly kewl Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using my fingers. Duh!!!
tavito05 said:
New update , downloading right now ! View attachment 3811288
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Battery down to 14% and you're going to try to update? Ballsy. LOL!
Binary100100 said:
Battery down to 14% and you're going to try to update? Ballsy. LOL!
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It won't below 30% anyways.
Binary100100 said:
Battery down to 14% and you're going to try to update? Ballsy. LOL!
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YOLO ?
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Anything special with this update ? Would this disable the recent root capability ?
It says it's the security patches but clocking in at over 300mb doesn't make sense for just security patches...
Exactly, I'm gonna wait and see before I update. Hoping this root leads to greater things and would hat to loose it if this patches it.
It's been mentioned before on multiple threads. Root is still achievable on the latest patch
guaneet said:
It's been mentioned before on multiple threads. Root is still achievable on the latest patch
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Thanks didn't see that.
Oh speaking of root, I have noticed something. If you enable secure startup and then reboot and decrypt with your pattern and then try to use titanium backup-- it says no root. I just disabled secure startup and rebooted and all was good again. Just a random thing and did not want to make a separate thread. If anyone disproves this, let me know. I prefer secure startup.
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dldennis88 said:
Oh speaking of root, I have noticed something. If you enable secure startup and then reboot and decrypt with your pattern and then try to use titanium backup-- it says no root. I just disabled secure startup and rebooted and all was good again. Just a random thing and did not want to make a separate thread. If anyone disproves this, let me know. I prefer secure startup.
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Yeah I'm pretty sure that has more to do with Titanium Backup than it does with this update. Thanks though.
Where is the link to root this damn phone
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kickass007 said:
Where is the link to root this damn phone
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There are threads here in the T-Mobile s7edge sections.
sent via sm-g935t root pg1 xposed
Unlocked phone, should I update?
I just received my new S7 Edge (from T-Mobile) from someone locally last week. I updated the phone but could not use it on AT&T until I unlocked the phone. T-Mobile would not unlock it because I was not under contract with them. I found a *service that enabled me to use the T-Mobile's unlock app to unlock and I have been rocking ever since... then I started getting this notification to do an update. The details of which mentions security... would I be at risk for this update to re-lock my phone? I don't know how often these updates come out but I don't want to worry each time.
* did not mention the service name because I don't want my first post to get deleted...
Greatbeach said:
I just received my new S7 Edge (from T-Mobile) from someone locally last week. I updated the phone but could not use it on AT&T until I unlocked the phone. T-Mobile would not unlock it because I was not under contract with them. I found a *service that enabled me to use the T-Mobile's unlock app to unlock and I have been rocking ever since... then I started getting this notification to do an update. The details of which mentions security... would I be at risk for this update to re-lock my phone? I don't know how often these updates come out but I don't want to worry each time.
* did not mention the service name because I don't want my first post to get deleted...
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From what I understand, once the phone is unlocked it is unlocked for good. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but that's the experience I've had with all my past phones.
kickass007 said:
Where is the link to root this damn phone
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Seriously dude? We even have videos and step-by-step guides. If you found this, how could you not find the thread with the instructions to root?
Perhaps you shouldn't at all. It requires reading, following directions and some minor searching for the fine tuning.
Greatbeach said:
I just received my new S7 Edge (from T-Mobile) from someone locally last week. I updated the phone but could not use it on AT&T until I unlocked the phone. T-Mobile would not unlock it because I was not under contract with them. I found a *service that enabled me to use the T-Mobile's unlock app to unlock and I have been rocking ever since... then I started getting this notification to do an update. The details of which mentions security... would I be at risk for this update to re-lock my phone? I don't know how often these updates come out but I don't want to worry each time.
* did not mention the service name because I don't want my first post to get deleted...
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I'm curious as to what "service" you used. Your post won't get deleted unless it's directing the forum to use something illegal or for your personal profit.
The unlock should persist even after rooting.
[*]I'm curious as to what "service" you used. Your post won't get deleted unless it's directing the forum to use something illegal or for your personal profit.
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I used cellunlocker.net I really went out on a limb trying them out but I'm glad I did. All my emails were answered but somewhat delayed. The phone was brand new, never been out of the box, but T-mobile would not unlock it for me.
[*]The unlock should persist even after rooting.
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Ok, so an update from T-Mobile should not be a problem you think? Not sure I want to root yet... so far it is doing everything I can think of.
Thanks for the reply!
Binary100100 said:
Seriously dude? We even have videos and step-by-step guides. If you found this, how could you not find the thread with the instructions to root?
Perhaps you shouldn't at all. It requires reading, following directions and some minor searching for the fine tuning.
I'm curious as to what "service" you used. Your post won't get deleted unless it's directing the forum to use something illegal or for your personal profit.
The unlock should persist even after rooting.
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Is there a volume mod for this root method ?
I wanted king rom but I'm sure it will not work since bootloader locked
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Makave71 said:
Is there a volume mod for this root method ?
I wanted king rom but I'm sure it will not work since bootloader locked
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Why did you quote me on something unrelated to your question?
To answer it. Yes there is. Viper4Android. Good luck.
HI,
While in the process of resetting my phone, I checked for update and was informed of a new download. After installing it, the software version is now L720VPSGPL1. I googled this but nothing came up. Anyone else getting this update? I'm in the U.S. if that makes any difference.
Thanks
L720vpsgpl1
JHXDA said:
HI,
While in the process of resetting my phone, I checked for update and was informed of a new download. After installing it, the software version is now L720VPSGPL1. I googled this but nothing came up. Anyone else getting this update? I'm in the U.S. if that makes any difference.
Thanks
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HI,
I'm from Russia, I also received an update to version L720VPSGPL1
Sorry for my English
Found a link through Bing but not sure who operates this site:
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720
I received it too last week and posted in the rdf forum. I too haven't been able to find any info about it with. Sprint hasn't posted a change log either.
Update is available, but the update failed because apparently something changed my build.prop. Anyone know where to find unmodified files from the original version?
Is this version rootable? If updating a rooted phone, does it unroot?
GnatGoSplat said:
Update is available, but the update failed because apparently something changed my build.prop. Anyone know where to find unmodified files from the original version?
Is this version rootable? If updating a rooted phone, does it unroot?
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It will fail and possibly brick your phone if you try to update with a modified system (root, custom recovery, etc). Download the OK3 tar from www.sammobile.com and flash with Odin. Then you can update to PL1. From what I've seen it's only a security update.
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bilgerryan said:
It will fail and possibly brick your phone if you try to update with a modified system (root, custom recovery, etc). Download the OK3 tar from www.sammobile.com and flash with Odin. Then you can update to PL1. From what I've seen it's only a security update.
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Will I be able to re-root? Anyone try it?
GnatGoSplat said:
Will I be able to re-root? Anyone try it?
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Yes. Same root method as previous versions.
I've been searching around a bit, anyone know off top of head what the newest (available) modem is to download standalone?
bilgerryan said:
It will fail and possibly brick your phone if you try to update with a modified system (root, custom recovery, etc). Download the OK3 tar from www.sammobile.com and flash with Odin. Then you can update to PL1. From what I've seen it's only a security update.
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Managed to dump an unmodified build.prop from stock ROM. Did a hex compare to mine, only difference is 2 hex bytes appended, 0A 0A. I guess some app that needed root modified my build.prop and when I uninstalled it, it changed it back but not cleanly. Anyway, copied clean build.prop to /system, then let the phone update and it succeeded. Figured it wouldn't hurt anything as I could re-flash with Odin if it bricked. Lucked out and phone update succeeded. Now on PL1 and didn't even lose root.
My wife is traveling to Russia in about 2 weeks. Wanted to UNLOCK the phone so she can buy a local SIM card and use her phone while visiting. Called Sprint and they said they unlocked phone, but not sure how to tell what (if anything) changed.
Is there a method to SIM unlock (and/or carrier unlock) with the PL1 baseband software?
1BadBoy said:
My wife is traveling to Russia in about 2 weeks. Wanted to UNLOCK the phone so she can buy a local SIM card and use her phone while visiting. Called Sprint and they said they unlocked phone, but not sure how to tell what (if anything) changed.
Is there a method to SIM unlock (and/or carrier unlock) with the PL1 baseband software?
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There is a program called GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk that can unlock PL1 on a rooted phone. I think it's not a free software, but someone posted a link to it on the forums once.
I think without root, the program should at least tell you if the phone is unlocked.
GnatGoSplat said:
There is a program called GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk that can unlock PL1 on a rooted phone. I think it's not a free software, but someone posted a link to it on the forums once.
I think without root, the program should at least tell you if the phone is unlocked.
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It might be hard to find as the developer has asked all links to it be taken down.
Got root using cf auto root and confirmed it with root checker and busy box. Also installed twrp through the twrp app and no brick yet. Don't know which rom I can install yet. It's been a while since I've rooted and romed a phone. Kinda forgot how that works, well not the flashing the rom part but if this Pl1 firmware will cause problems with a rom I flash lol . Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance
schemppjr37 said:
Got root using cf auto root and confirmed it with root checker and busy box. Also installed twrp through the twrp app and no brick yet. Don't know which rom I can install yet. It's been a while since I've rooted and romed a phone. Kinda forgot how that works, well not the flashing the rom part but if this Pl1 firmware will cause problems with a rom I flash lol . Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance
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The only ROM I know for sure that works with PL1 is mine... Wicked X.
bilgerryan said:
The only ROM I know for sure that works with PL1 is mine... Wicked X.
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I could not find the application, and when my wife got there, she's getting an "Invalid SIM" message on her phone. So she's going to buy a phone to use while there. Thanks for all the help in this thread!
Can anyone tell me where I can find current instructions to ROOT my Sprint Galaxy S4? It currently has the updated software (L720VPSGPL1). What I've found seems to be outdated.
I would also like to ROM using the Wicked. Sounds like it's clean and fast.
1BadBoy said:
I could not find the application, and when my wife got there, she's getting an "Invalid SIM" message on her phone. So she's going to buy a phone to use while there. Thanks for all the help in this thread!
Can anyone tell me where I can find current instructions to ROOT my Sprint Galaxy S4? It currently has the updated software (L720VPSGPL1). What I've found seems to be outdated.
I would also like to ROM using the Wicked. Sounds like it's clean and fast.
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Odin TWRP .tar file for L720 from https://twrp.me then flash ROM or SuperSU zip from Chainfire's website (ROM is already rooted) in TWRP recovery.
bilgerryan said:
The only ROM I know for sure that works with PL1 is mine... Wicked X.
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I did try your rom 1st and I got bootlooped. Have been running resection 6.0 rom and haven't had any issues yet. I will try yours again. Not sure if I saw 2 versions of it or not, but if I did which one should I try. I like switching things up from time to time, but I used to like having at least 2 properly functioning roms saved to my phone incase. TIA
schemppjr37 said:
I did try your rom 1st and I got bootlooped. Have been running resection 6.0 rom and haven't had any issues yet. I will try yours again. Not sure if I saw 2 versions of it or not, but if I did which one should I try. I like switching things up from time to time, but I used to like having at least 2 properly functioning roms saved to my phone incase. TIA
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v11.0 is just a small update, so you have to flash the full ROM first which is V10.9. There is also the Bare Bones version which is just super debloated.
I'm confused on the versioning. Alphabetically, VPS comes before VPU, so I was thinking that "VPSGPL1" was older. Obviously versioning rules come fast & loose, but I'm curious what the VPS indicates that is different from VPU.
So then is this the correct order for different modems?
Code:
L720VPUFNAE
L720VPUGOD2
L720VPUGOK3
L720VPSGPL1