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Problem with repacking system.img

Hi to all
I have some problems
I install latest 4.3 for I9505 , root my phone , make some changes ,then I type command from this thread in terminal emulator from my phone to create img files.
They are created successfully. After that I packed to tar.md5 and flash with Odin.
When phone is reboot everythings is ok , except the ROOT .SuperSU show me "There is no SU binary installed"
Where I make mistake.

mom4ence said:
Hi to all
I have some problems
I install latest 4.3 for I9505 , root my phone , make some changes ,then I type command from this thread in terminal emulator from my phone to create img files.
They are created successfully. After that I packed to tar.md5 and flash with Odin.
When phone is reboot everythings is ok , except the ROOT .SuperSU show me "There is no SU binary installed"
Where I make mistake.
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its because from 4.3 and later you need to activate the supersu daemon in an early state, I have done it like this in my rom:
https://github.com/AOSP-S4-KK/platf...mmit/7a32e05eee6b5e8a204f272b2880cf20f1da5bff
Code:
# Activate SuperUser Daemon if existing
[code]if [ -e /system/xbin/daemonsu ]; then
/system/xbin/daemonsu --auto-daemon
fi
place it in system/etc/init.qcom.post_boot.sh

Thank's
Also I have another small problem.After installing , on the firs boot phones goes to recovery and shows broken android.I gues this is some problem with csc or not?

mom4ence said:
Thank's
Also I have another small problem.After installing , on the firs boot phones goes to recovery and shows broken android.I gues this is some problem with csc or not?
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this is normal when you dont have a clean cache. to prevent it you need to add an empty cache image.

vroot experiment - need guidence

I want to try this procedure to see if we can root MJA/MK2 w/o marking knox and without leaving any undesired malware behind. There's just a one of thing i'm not sure about (in red below) and hoping someone can answer that. This procedure depends on the fact that flashing recovery in OS mode instead of Odin will not mark KNOX.
I'm on MJA w/knox and I'm thinking of giving that vroot a try.. I'm new to this phone, but experienced with Acer A500 and E4GT.
Wouldn't this procedure ensure that no traces of malware are left?
1. Download your favorite custom recovery and pre-rooted ROM and save on your sdcard on phone.
2. Turn of all internet connection on the phone (Airplane mode on and wifi off).
3. Install vroot and run from a virtual machine. Throw away the virtual machine when done due to it leaving behind malware.
4. Boot phone if not already booted, which should now be rooted. (Shouldn't be able to access internet due to step 2).
5. Install the custom recovery. (dd via adb to /dev/block/mmcblk0p21? rom manager? goo manager? other?) <-- will this mark knox?
6. Reboot into recovery and install pre-rooted MJA/MK2 or custom ROM.
7. Wipe data/factory reset.
8. Reboot phone and install SuperSU from play store, if not already installed in ROM.
Wouldn't that leave you with a rooted ROM + custom recovery guaranteed to be malware free?
Thanks.

After researching more on vroot, I've read that it extracts sensitive phone data (phone#, IMEI#, etc) and sends it to a chinses server.. so vroot is definitely not an option..
However, vroot is based on CVE-2013-6282 vulnerability (google it) and I found this page that has an attachment for rooting Xperia phones that contains a "getroot" binary for that vulnerability. It also has the source for the binary. I'm not savvy enough on this phone yet to modify it for the SGS4 (kernal info needed), and who knows if it will work as is.. but perhaps this could be a starting point to root MJA/MK2 w/o marking KNOX.

Does anyone know the kernel addresses for these entry points? I tried looking in /proc/kallsyms but it returns all 0's on my phone.
PREPARE_KERNEL_CRED
COMMIT_CREDS
PTMX_FOPS

Does anyone know the kernel addresses for these entry points on the stock MJA kernel? I tried looking in /proc/kallsyms but it returns all 0's on my phone.
PREPARE_KERNEL_CRED
COMMIT_CREDS
PTMX_FOPS

[Root whit Knox] - New Guide - Root S4 Mini I9195 - (Knox Warranty Void: 0x1)

On XXUBMJ7 whit Knox I made THIS next (Old Guide) to have all root and THIS to delete Knox appl.
For who don't need the Knox like me.
Like I make on another Knox Devices and work well:
(Note: Take care. If we flash something like recovery, root... the Knox Warranty Void turn to 0x1. This flag at 0x1 is not reversible. We see it in Download Mode)
(I havn't trouble whit. My flag is already 0x1.)
NEW GUIDE:
For now is easiest for me to root the S4 Mini I9195. I have now installed the XXUBNB1 Rom working well. I made this:
1- If I want make a clean install I wipe data + cache + dalvik before. But usually I flash over /data from Rom before. Work well.
2- Flash the Rom by Odin3 v3.09 - Reboot.
3- Power off and on Odin I flash the Customer Recovery philz_touch_6.12.8_serranoltexx.tar.md5 from HERE. Reboot.
4- Power off and Power + Home + Vol up to go to new Recovery. When appear the yellow line on screen we must pull up the finger from Power, but stay another two finger's until appear the Recovery.
4- On Recovery I flash the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80. On 4.2.2 we must begin always whit this version in my opinion. I update after by a SuperSU-v1.93 I have on extSdCard (Or from Play Store). Reboot.
5- I touch on icon SuperSU to invalidate the Knox and update SU in case v1.93.
6- I install the Sterycson Busybox from apk I have, or from Play Store. After download it, I touch on icon to install the Busybox on /system/xbin.
Now, root alright. To confirm I use Root Verifier from M. Kambur (Play Store).
7- To delete all Knox appl I flash by recovery the Debloat-V5-Knox attached from spitya. Thanks @spitya.
It's all. I have my S4 Mini I9195 rooted, whit a good Recovery and working well.
Note: My Mod.CSC TPH to flash by Customer Recovery to Portuguese Members on Post #28 pag3.
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OLD GUIDE 2:
Continue here like backup.
From today 20.01.2014, there are:
- New recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-serranoltexx.tar.zip. And
- New S4Mini_RootKit_v2.zip (contains SuperSU v1.89 and BusyBox v1.21.1) ( And to root better Knox Rom's 4.2.2 and future 4.3+)...
...On this THREAD from @arco68 Dev. You must use this guide to have Root on Knox Rom's.
My old guide continue here like backup to help someone that have any issues.
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OLD GUIDE 1:
1- First of all I have a appl superuser.apk (SuperSU v1.80) on extSdCard.
2- Flash by Odin the recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-serranoltexx.tar.zip. Reboot.
3- Power off. On recovery by Power + Home + Vol-up I flash the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip from Chainfire. Thanks @Chainfire . Root but not Busybox.
4- After reboot the SuperSU can stop sometimes, it is installed on system/app and Knox not permit all access at system.
5- Then, whit Explorer from Rom I go at extSdCard and touch on superuser.apk and install it. This way the apk is installed on data/app. Root solved.
6- Now we can touch on icon SuperSU, this start and ask us to invalidate Knox (Only from 1.80). We must say Yes.
7- Installed Busybox 1.22.1 of Stericson from Play Store. Verified whit "Root Verifier". It's all, we have all root now.
8- The SuperSU must be Updated from Play Store.
Thanks also @arco68 (Recovery), @Stericson (Busybox) and @kanbur (Root Verifier).
EDIT1 on 10.01.2014: Used this guide also whit news Roms whit Knox: BMK3, BML1, BML2 and BML4. My Knox Bootloader now is XXUBML4. Are all alright.
EDIT2: 27.01.2014 - Now whit XXUBNA1 (Bootloader = NA1).
EDIT3: 20.01.2014 - Today new CWM recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.6-serranoltexx.tar.zip

[For European People...] - Rooting and Flashing don't void the warranty
For European people... To remember...
Rooting and Flashing don't void the warranty
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801 (See here the step [1])
And this: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:71999L0044:EN:NOT.
Also THIS.
Step [1] = EU member states must have by now imported the Directive 1999/44/CE into their national laws. So you should quote also your local law on that topic.

How to disable the Knox security sheild
Using Terminal Emulator
Type this command
su
pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
...wait... wait...
Killed.
This will prevent fc some of your root perm apps.

Good work. Thanks

With this guide the flag will stay 0x0 right? Or it will change to 0x1?
Great guide

newarkoz said:
With this guide the flag will stay 0x0 right? Or it will change to 0x1?
Great guide
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Read my NOTE on Post #1

ValenteL said:
Read my NOTE on Post #1
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Ups didn't saw that lol
Btw, i have this version installed TPH-I9195XXUAMH2-20130902095747 with root. This firmware don't have the knox flag in download mode yet, maybe because it is a older firmware... Do you know if i install a newer version in the meantime (an updated version of stock) via ODIN the knox flag will change? Or only if i flash something via ODIN after the updated firmware?
Thanks

newarkoz said:
Do you know if i install a newer version in the meantime (an updated version of stock) via ODIN the knox flag will change? Or only if i flash something via ODIN after the updated firmware?
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If You flash by Odin one Knox Rom from MJ7, the first, the flag stay at 0x0. Only change to 0x1 if we flash something more by Odin, like a Customer Recovery. After flash this recovery, when go to it by Power + Home + Vol-Up we see on top in yellow the message "Set Warranty bit: Recovery".
Whit the Knox Bootloader all is controlled whit this bootloader, kernel, modem, recovery, system... If we replace a modem we see on top at boot "Set Warranty bit: modem".
And we can't downgrade to an older firmware. The Knox bootloader installed not permit.
See my try on Galaxy Mega. I have the Knox Rom ML1 and tried to flash the older Rom not Knox MJ2. Many problems. Returned to ML1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49113973&postcount=96
Think if is better to stop on last non Knox MJ1.

Hi all,
i9195, XXUBML4, Installed CWM_6.0.4.6_touch_recovery and from CWM installed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip.
Super-SU asked to disable KNOX at first run, and all looks ok, Root checker confirm i got root, su in terminal working, etc.
But, su in adb shell refusing to work:
[email protected]:/ $ su
1|[email protected]:/ $
Can someone please point me to right direction with this problem ?
Thanks in advance, regards.

mwice said:
Hi all,
But, su in adb shell refusing to work:
[email protected]:/ $ su
1|[email protected]:/ $
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Sometimes arrived to me also. Try SuperSU 1.89, link in first Post OP.

ValenteL said:
Sometimes arrived to me also. Try SuperSU 1.89, link in first Post OP.
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HI,
as i wrote, i am using exactly that version "from CWM installed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip."

mwice said:
HI,
as i wrote, i am using exactly that version "from CWM installed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip."
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Where You have the Superuser.apk? On system/app or on data/app named eu.chainfire.supersu-x.apk? (x=1 or 2).

ValenteL said:
Where You have the Superuser.apk? On system/app or on data/app named eu.chainfire.supersu-x.apk? (x=1 or 2).
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I installed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip from CWM. No further steps was done, so i believe Superuser.apk installed to /system/app,
as we can see in META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary from that zip.
Once again, any root apps i try on device getting root permissions np. Including su in terminal app.
SU ask me to give permission, etc.
su in adb shell just do nothing but return exit code '1'. No request for permission on screen, nothing.
I would ask in SuperSU original topic, but i dont have posts enough to write there...
Thanks for reply.

mwice said:
I installed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip from CWM. No further steps was done, so i believe Superuser.apk installed to /system/app,
as we can see in META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary from that zip.
Once again, any root apps i try on device getting root permissions np. Including su in terminal app.
SU ask me to give permission, etc.
su in adb shell just do nothing but return exit code '1'. No request for permission on screen, nothing.
I would ask in SuperSU original topic, but i dont have posts enough to write there...
Thanks for reply.
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From the .zip UPDATE-..., folder commom copy the superuser.apk to sdcard. Touch on it and You have the option Install. Touch on install and the superuser is installed on data/app like eu.chainfire.supersu-x.apk. Reboot and sometimes the SuperSU from here work better (Whit the Knox). It's normal here because on update from Play Store it goes to data/app.

New GUIDE in OP.

I cant

It works fine - new version.

Has anybody tried this method on the i9515x live demo s4 mini?
Also, does MHL tv out via HDMI still work after rooting?
Much appreciated

MY NEW GUIDE IN OP TO ROOT:
For now is easiest for me to root the S4 Mini I9195. I have now installed the XXUBNB1 Rom working well. I made this:
1- If I want make a clean install I wipe data + cache + dalvik before. But usually I flash over /data from Rom before. Work well.
2- Flash the Rom by Odin3 v3.09 - Reboot.
3- Power off and on Odin I flash the Customer Recovery philz_touch_6.12.8_serranoltexx.tar.md5 from HERE. Reboot.
4- Power off and Power + Home + Vol up to go to new Recovery. When appear the yellow line on screen we must pull up the finger from Power, but stay another two finger's until appear the Recovery.
4- On Recovery I flash the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80. On 4.2.2 we must begin always whit this version in my opinion. I update after by a SuperSU-v1.93 I have on extSdCard (Or from Play Store). Reboot.
5- I touch on icon SuperSU to invalidate the Knox and update SU in case v1.93.
6- I install the Sterycson Busybox from apk I have, or from Play Store. After download it, I touch on icon to install the Busybox on /system/xbin.
Now, root alright. To confirm I use Root Verifier from M. Kambur (Play Store).
7- To delete all Knox appl I flash by recovery the Debloat-V5-Knox attached, from spitya. Thanks @spitya.
It's all. I have my S4 Mini I9195 rooted, whit a good Recovery and working well.

I want to root my phone, but if i do it, can i update to kitkat when it will be available? or is there a way i can unroot easily and then update to kitkat?

[Guide] New and Easiest method for root ALL Galaxy S5 Mini (G800) on Lollipop 5.1.1

BETA: All this is still in testing!
Jump to:
- ODIN flashable devices
- Fastboot flashable devices
REQUESTS AND DISCUSSION
The central CF-Auto-Root thread can be found here on XDA-Developers.com. Use that thread for requests for new roots and generic discussion. Most device models have their own dedicated threads on XDA, please keep discussion about those specific models in that dedicated thread, and don't litter the central thread with them.
NO REDISTRIBUTION
Please link directly to this page, or use the link you find in the table below.
NO WARRANTY
Use at your own risk, I'm not responsible for bricking your device.
GET THE RIGHT FILE
Make sure you get the correct file. Using the incorrect file may brick your device.
FLASH COUNTER
If your target device has a custom firmware flash counter, CF-Auto-Root will trigger it. If you're lucky, Triangle Away has support for your device and can be used to reset the counter.
KNOX WARRANTY
If you have a KNOX-enabled device, using CF-Auto-Root will trip the KNOX WARRANTY VOID status !
ENCRYPTION
Warning: If your device storage is encrypted, using CF-Auto-Root will wipe your data !
ANDROID VERSION
When newer firmwares are released for a certain device, sometimes that firmware includes new bootloaders that prevent kernels based on the old firmwares from booting. This usually coincides with a transition to a newer Android version. In that case, the CF-Auto-Root for download here may no longer work - flashing or booting might fail. It is too much work for me to keep track of all these firmwares, so if you encounter this issue, it is up to you to submit the recovery.img file from the latest firmware for your device to the CF-Auto-Root thread on XDA-Developers.com.
To be clear, just because you have a newer Android version than listed here, does NOT mean the CF-Auto-Root will not work - there's a good chance that it will!
How 2 falsh it?
ODIN flashable devices
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
All downloads contain .tar.md5 files flashable in ODIN as PDA.
Make sure your device is in ODIN download mode (usually you can get there by holding VolDown+Home+Power when the device is turned off), then start the included Odin3-v1.85.exe file, press the PDA button, select the .tar.md5 file, and click Start. You can find more detailed instructions and assistance at XDA.
A modified recovery and cache partition will be flashed, which will install (only) SuperSU, then clean-up the cache partition and re-flash the stock recovery.
For the root to work, the device must reboot into recovery. Most devices will do this automatically after flashing these files, but in case that does not happen, please boot into recovery manually.
UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !
Files 4 rooting!
SM-G800H: https://download.chainfire.eu/524/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kmini3g-kmini3gxx-smg800h.zip?retrieve_file=1
SM-G800F: https://download.chainfire.eu/523/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.zip?retrieve_file=1
SM-G800R4: https://download.chainfire.eu/676/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kminilteusc-kminilteusc-smg800r4.zip?retrieve_file=1
SM-G800M: https://download.chainfire.eu/525/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminilteub-smg800m.zip?retrieve_file=1
SM-G800Y: https://download.chainfire.eu/526/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltedv-smg800y.zip?retrieve_file=1
If I helped Don't Forget click on thanks botton. :good: :good:
Source: autoroot.chainfire.eu

Reserved!

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No superSu Binary.
failed installation.
Brick on G-800M Lollipop.
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hekintools said:
No superSu Binary.
failed installation.
Brick on G-800M Lollipop.
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thanks you.
I could already make root

hekintools said:
No superSu Binary.
failed installation.
Brick on G-800M Lollipop.
---------- Post added at 12:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 PM ----------
thanks you.
I could already make root
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It didn't Worked?
<<<<<<<<<Besure you uninstalled the security policy updates>>>>>>
Did you uninstall the security policy and security agent and the knox and knox II and reinstall the supersu to 2.65?
Did your phone soft bricked?

Works for G800H on Lillipop 5.1.1 100% tested
If U do the the ways correctlly.

Hi, all!
In my case, after flash all works fine, after open SuperSU and trying to update the binaries an error message appears. BUT when try to do something as root... works!

pouriasa said:
It didn't Worked?
<<<<<<<<<Besure you uninstalled the security policy updates>>>>>>
Did you uninstall the security policy and security agent and the knox and knox II and reinstall the supersu to 2.65?
Did your phone soft bricked?
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100% work.
In G800m

pouriasa said:
It didn't Worked?
<<<<<<<<<Besure you uninstalled the security policy updates>>>>>>
Did you uninstall the security policy and security agent and the knox and knox II and reinstall the supersu to 2.65?
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no, how i can do?

hi i have tested it on g800h and it works just fine.
Root is holding since 2 days and im doing a heavy testing with a lot of applications. I will keep u posted in case anything wrong will happen.
Thank as i was waiting for a new root method since a long time.
Best regards,

SeedViciouZ said:
no, how i can do?
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Before you root you should factory reset your phone then go to the about phone and click on the system update to register your device.
OR
Go to the application manager and uninstall the security policy update if there is this option.
2-flash the file to your phone (CF-auto root) and (do not connect to the internet) download the uninstaller pro and uninstall knox and knox ll and security policy and security agent now the root is safe.
(If the supersu said: There is no supersu binary flash the cf auto again to uninstall those apps)

SeedViciouZ said:
Hi, all!
In my case, after flash all works fine, after open SuperSU and trying to update the binaries an error message appears. BUT when try to do something as root... works!
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When it said update the binary click on cancel and go to the supersu setting and click on the reinstall now go and install the supersu 2.65 apk. That's done!

hekintools said:
100% work.
In G800m
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Thanks for your feedback. :good:

zatrzask said:
hi i have tested it on g800h and it works just fine.
Root is holding since 2 days and im doing a heavy testing with a lot of applications. I will keep u posted in case anything wrong will happen.
Thank as i was waiting for a new root method since a long time.
Best regards,
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Your Welcome man.
Thanks for your feedback.

I use unbranded Lollipop 5.1..1. on G800F. After flashing root I ended up at bootloop.
Could not get rid of it despite cache wipe/factory reset. Tried 3 times, same result.
Is there a way to get rif of bootloop to have root on G800F?

For g800h files is for 4.4.2 not for 5.1.1, do not flash this files with lollipop you brick phone

kowalwalcz said:
For g800h files is for 4.4.2 not for 5.1.1, do not flash this files with lollipop you brick phone
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No it works on lp I tested it. And it's impossible to brick your phone.

AT-Mio said:
I use unbranded Lollipop 5.1..1. on G800F. After flashing root I ended up at bootloop.
Could not get rid of it despite cache wipe/factory reset. Tried 3 times, same result.
Is there a way to get rif of bootloop to have root on G800F?
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U mean U use custome ROM?

pouriasa said:
U mean U use custome ROM?
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No, I have used original Cyprus ROM and flashed hidden.img following these instructions:
First of all install Samsung usb drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technic...000000117#none (probably dont need if you have kies installed)
Make sure you have SM-G800F, download http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/d...FVFG1BOL1_CYV/
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.10.7 - http://dl.sammobile.com/Odin3_v3.10.7.zip
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v3.10.7
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
If you have problems with hidden.img during flash, then:
Remove usb cable and battery,
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Add PIT file: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960685133 (re-partition option will tick automatically, is ok)
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
Done.

pouriasa said:
Before you root you should factory reset your phone then go to the about phone and click on the system update to register your device.
OR
Go to the application manager and uninstall the security policy update if there is this option.
2-flash the file to your phone (CF-auto root) and (do not connect to the internet) download the uninstaller pro and uninstall knox and knox ll and security policy and security agent now the root is safe.
(If the supersu said: There is no supersu binary flash the cf auto again to uninstall those apps)
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Excuse my delay, after uninstall de security updates, all works fine. :good:

sm-s903vl to verizon Sm-g900v firmware

Anyone think it be possible to flash the straight talk s5 sm-s903vl to verizon Sm-g900v 6.0.1 firmware in odin? it has the same fcc label as a verizon s5. Just wondering.

gbnm88 said:
Anyone think it be possible to flash the straight talk s5 sm-s903vl to verizon Sm-ng900v 6.0.1 firmware in odin? it has the same fcc label as a verizon s5. Just wondering.
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I've tried using the said firmware starting from an update all the way to the full tar.md5. No luck. All I get is errors. Being straight talks with Wal-Mart, I believe Wal-Mart bought out the rights to the phone and have had the thing locked down tight. But not impossible. I was able to get root using motochopper 1.1. I noticed that even though it wouldn't let me flash any firmware it would let a kernel module slip by. So I used the kernel module for the G900V_ NCG 4.4.2 and was able to root using mottochopper followed by Supersu . After all that I rebooted into download mode and reflashed the Ph3 kernel mod.

betzj911 said:
I've tried using the said firmware starting from an update all the way to the full tar.md5. No luck. All I get is errors. Being straight talks with Wal-Mart, I believe Wal-Mart bought out the rights to the phone and have had the thing locked down tight. But not impossible. I was able to get root using motochopper 1.1. I noticed that even though it wouldn't let me flash any firmware it would let a kernel module slip by. So I used the kernel module for the G900V_ NCG 4.4.2 and was able to root using mottochopper followed by Supersu . After all that I rebooted into download mode and reflashed the Ph3 kernel mod.
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can you please provide a short tutorial on how you exactly did it along with some download links? i found moto chopper but couldnt find any kernels online. im in the same boat but havent had any luck at all with root. i just got this phone and its running marshmallow 6.0.1 with model of sm-s903vl. i also wanted to ask that it did for sure worked with no issues of what you did. i accidentally used a kernel of a firmware before on my S4 from verizon and got a hard brick afterwards so im just trying to be cautious about messing with any kernels beings last time i did change a kernel to an earlier part, it gave the hard brick. i want to be sure that this wont do the same thing beings its going from kernel of 6.0 to .4.4. thanks

please let me know. so many people are wondering how to root this phone on 6.0.

Ditto!!!

I have been wondering about this myself. I know the verizon s3 custom roms would work on the straight talk branded s3.

Bump

Does anyone know the link to motochopper 1.1? I would be satisfied with just root privileges.

taymo said:
Does anyone know the link to motochopper 1.1? I would be satisfied with just root privileges.
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just google it but motochopper alone doesn't give root. I've tried. I've also tried flashing the kernel and it fails so I'm not sure what the person did to get root using that program. Sorry. He won't reply to any messages ether for some reason.

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I found this thread. I am having no luck with it but I am also not as experienced as some... Can someone test this out and let me know if the root method works for them?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/straight-talk-galaxy-s5-t3318898

HOW TO FLASH G900V (KK 4.4.4) on the SM-S903VL, AND ROOT IT!
betzj911 said:
I've tried using the said firmware starting from an update all the way to the full tar.md5. No luck. All I get is errors. Being straight talks with Wal-Mart, I believe Wal-Mart bought out the rights to the phone and have had the thing locked down tight. But not impossible. I was able to get root using motochopper 1.1. I noticed that even though it wouldn't let me flash any firmware it would let a kernel module slip by. So I used the kernel module for the G900V_ NCG 4.4.2 and was able to root using mottochopper followed by Supersu . After all that I rebooted into download mode and reflashed the Ph3 kernel mod.
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ODIN will NOT allow FLASHING the BOOT.IMG/ABOOT of the G900V firmware due to the
bootloader being locked down on SM-903VL ( Secure Boot Enabled won't accept G900V kernels! )
But you can downgrade to SM-903VL Factory Test 4.4..2, which allows you to get ROOT!
Once ROOTED & BusyBox is installed, you can "flash" the system/cache IMG's thru the ADB shell as ROOT.
You will end up with SM-903VL 4.4.2 Kernel + G900V KK 4.4.4 System ROM ( Can be rooted with TowelRoot )
KingRoot is only used to Root the Factory Test FW. Once you "flash" the G900V files, you will lose root
(ie. KingRoot is wiped from phone, along with all other data) Simply use TowelRoot to root the G900V FW.
( You will need WIFI or DATA for TR to work though! )
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The Steps I used to go from SM-903VL MM 6.01 to ROOTED G900V KK 4.4.4
( See original posts here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/downgrade-to-4-4-2-factory-test-t3530449/page8
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download the official stable version of ODIN 3.12.3 here: http://samsungodin.com/
download the SM-903vl 6.01 stock image ( in case you need to recover / de-brick ) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4...mkyZkNIMVhrOUk
Download & downgrade to the factory test 4.4.2 SM-903vl ( Using ODIN , use "AP" button for the .MD5 file )
link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4...ndnaWN1cGZ2Snc
root using KINGROOT PC version (windows) - INTERNET REQUIRED for KR to work! here: https://kingroot.net/thank-you-for-d...t-for-windows/
*** NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION for KR to work!. Exit & run KR again if no root.
after ROOT successful, manually install stericson version of busybox: here: https://www.apk4fun.com/apk/6139/
( copy apk to internal SD via PC mtp & install it from MY FILES )
*** install phoneinfo.apk if your LTE DATA does not work - BEFORE "flashing" G900V rom!!!!
The STEALTH-LTE does not appear to work in G900V, so if you need to fix APN
do it now!
download the G900V KK 4.4.4 firmware here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952607146
or https://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy S5 (Verizon)/858s/VZW/G900VVRU1ANK2/G900VVZW1ANK2/
(Windows use simg2img https://github.com/KinglyWayne/simg2img_win)
(Linux use a package manager to install simg2img)
Unzip the G900V KitKat Files to a folder, and then:
( use the simg2img command to CONVERT the IMG.EXT4 system & cache files to .IMG format )
use simg2img on cache.img.ext4 also ( *** temporarily rename it to system.ext4.img)
put the ext4 files in the same folder as simg2img.exe
open terminal or CMD prompt, then type:
simg2img system.img.ext4 system.img
simg2img cache.img.ext4 cache.img
then copy the system.img & cache.img to your INTERNAL SD card
next run these commands from linux terminal ( or Windows CMD prompt ):
adb shell
su
stop
dd if=/sdcard/cache.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/cache bs=10485760
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system bs=10485760
**** Then exit the adb shell by typing exit (enter) 2 times to get back to command prompt, then
adb reboot recovery
let recovery do its thing, then when it reboots and is on the samsung boot screen
quickly do another
adb reboot recovery
then do a wipe data (Factory reset), then reboot
( I downloaded these APKS manually on PC, & copied to SD. WIFI will work on phone, but not DATA until you fix APN! )
install TR.APK ( Towelroot 3.0 ) and ROOT your phone https://towelroot.com/tr.apk
install stericson busybox-free ( found it here: https://www.apk4fun.com/apk/6139/ )
install the PhoneInfo.apk and FIX the APN for LTE data to work (Link on this page FIX APN SETTINGS post)
install XPOSED INSTALLER 2.6.1 ( KITKAT ) if you want xposed - google it
install SElinuxToggle.apk from XDA to be able to change SElinux to Permissive - google it
install SuperSu from playstore, upgrade binary & disable knox - Normal Mode ( as theres no custom recovery )
install ViperFX & ViperXHifi ( The BEST AUDIO MOD by far! Nothing can touch this! ) - google it
install a file manager with root capabilites: Rename the ContextProvider.apk in /system/priv-app/ folder to ContextProvider.apk.old
you should have ROOTED G900V normal KK 4.4.4 rom with XPOSED & Viper4Android Audio
Everything should work, EXCEPT for the FINGERPRINT SCANNER
MOBILE HOTSPOT works!
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phoneinfo.apk instructions:
Download Phone Info app to SDcard: http://apk.center/down_Phone-INFO-Sa...apkcenter.html
When it boots sideload phone info.apk from SD Open Phone Info app Click on Secret Codes Click launch STEALTHMODE Click LTE APN SETTINGS Hit the + to add APN
Enter the follow information;
Name=Verizon Internet APN=TRACFONE.VZWENTP Proxy=(LEAVE BLANK) Port=(LEAVE BLANK) Username=(LEAVE BLANK) Password=(LEAVE BLANK) Server=(LEAVE BLANK) MMSC=(LEAVE BLANK) Multimedia message proxy=(LEAVE BLANK) Multimedia message port=(LEAVE BLANK) MCC=311 MNC=480 Authorization type=None Click menu in right hand corner and save Select new APN APN type=default,dun Bearer=Unspecified Mobile virtual network operator type=None
Click menu in right corner save. Select new APN reboot phone.
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This info did not come from me. I just copied & pasted it from the URL given above, so I do not take any credit for this.
If this works for someone, post a reply
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*** I DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS... I PUT ALL THE PIECES TOGETHER FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES ***
But, did want to share the steps used in more detail to do this! Thanks XDA Members!!!!
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If you are feeling ADVENTUROUS, you could experiment using Lollipop or Marshmallow G900V system/cache IMGs instead,
following the instructions above ( AT YOUR OWN RISK of course )
You would need to GOOGLE to see if the version of G900V can be rooted first, though.
This may or may not work using the S903VL Factory Test KERNEL 4.4.2 ( BOOT.IMG ) with LL/MM - IDK.
IDK if flashing the ORIGINAL STOCK MM 6.01 KERNEL ( BOOT.IMG ) after ROOTING would give better performance,
or end up causing loss of ROOT.
Any Guinea Pigs out there willing to try? lol.
link to G900V stock fimwares: https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G900V/
(I did flash the MODEM.BIN of the Original SM-903VL MM 6.01 by extracting it from the AP-md5 file, making a .TAR of the modem.bin,
and flashing it using ODIN AP mode. It appears the MM modem is faster than the 4.4.2 Factory test version BTW )
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taymo said:
I found this thread. I am having no luck with it but I am also not as experienced as some... Can someone test this out and let me know if the root method works for them?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/straight-talk-galaxy-s5-t3318898
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I have posted a way to get ROOT on SM-S903VL and convert it to G900V KK 4.4.4.
I have been using it for awhile now and it works great. ROOTED, XPOSED, MOBILE HOTSPOT, etc WORKS.
Just the FIngerPrint scannner doesnt work ( due to mismatched KERNEL / SYSTEM ROM versions )
ALL ELSE IS GOOD!

DeepPurple72 said:
download the SM-903vl 6.01 stock image ( in case you need to recover / de-brick )
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The Link that you have is dead. Can you repost the link?

gamer82987 said:
The Link that you have is dead. Can you repost the link?
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I don't have this device but, I did a little searching for the correct and updated links for the downloads from those instructions.
Keep in mind that I don't have this device nor had provided those instructions but, some of those links are outdated as well as not being correctly formatted.
The following is just a list of a handful of the correct and updated links and not all of them since there's a few still good.
PLEASE only use them in place of the others but, still use those instructions
ODIN 3.12.3
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120703496
SM-903vl 6.01 stock image:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
Factory test 4.4.2 SM-903vl:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
KINGROOT PC version (windows):
http://king.myapp.com/myapp/kdown/img/KingRootSetup_v3.5.0.1157_105203.exe
BusyBox (Stericson):
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/steph...ericson/busybox-stephen-stericson-60-release/
G900V KK 4.4.4 firmware: here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569954769
Phone Info app:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/vndng...ne-info-★samsung★-3-5-9-android-apk-download/
The SELinux Toggler App (Discontinued)...
Use the SELinux Switch App:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595824
SuperSu:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620755129
Good Luck!
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Thank You!
I will try these out tonight. Thanks!