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KitKat recovery..

Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?

marshygeek said:
Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
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Follow this LINK. It's great..
But you can try THIS too

Amel.Spahic said:
Follow this LINK. It's great..
But you can try THIS too
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Thanks for the FIRST and 2nd link though. But can you read my post again? haha. Do you understand now?

marshygeek said:
Thanks for the FIRST and 2nd link though. But can you read my post again? haha. Do you understand now?
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That video was pretty great. Lol. But the answer is no. LG patched Loki, and even the dev who maintains Loki said he didn't think they'd be able to Loki the new aboot.

marshygeek said:
Is it impossible to have custom recovery on kitkat? I mean direct flash without going back to JB?
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JRJ442 said:
That video was pretty great. Lol. But the answer is no. LG patched Loki, and even the dev who maintains Loki said he didn't think they'd be able to Loki the new aboot.
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Yes you can, see HERE<

AyDee said:
Yes you can, see HERE<
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Again, that downgrades the aboot to the old JB so it can be loki'd. Says so right in the description. The OP wanted to know if there was a way of getting recovery without doing that. That's a pretty neat automated way of making it easy for everyone though. Cloudy is the man.

Thanks gentlemen.

JRJ442 said:
Again, that downgrades the aboot to the old JB so it can be loki'd. Says so right in the description. The OP wanted to know if there was a way of getting recovery without doing that. That's a pretty neat automated way of making it easy for everyone though. Cloudy is the man.
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Hey i've read the post and what i understand is that what i wanted to do. IT says
Guide
Upgrade to KitKat using KDZ / TOT / OTA method
Root your device (using ioroot25)
Install AutoRec (grant root permission)
means i dont have to go back to JB because the app itself will do the job? correct me if im wrong?

@marshygeek Looks like you're exactly right. That app flashes the old bootloader for you that can still be loki'd

Why does this phone have so many issues and problems with rooting, custom recoveries and such?
Makes me stop wanting to buy this phone or the G3.

Sensamic said:
Why does this phone have so many issues and problems with rooting, custom recoveries and such?
Makes me stop wanting to buy this phone or the G3.
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what phone doesn't have issues with rooting/custom recoveries, that just proves how hard the companies who make the device work on preventing us from doing things which are illegal/enjoying the device, if google wanted android to be hacked and modded then they would give people the sources to anyone/they wouldn't block exploits/etc

The harder it is more knowledge you will obtain.

Easiest Root for N915G

So, I was going to use Cf-Auroroot like I have for every other Samsung device I've got but apparently there's an issue with it for the N915G.
What I did was put the latest super su file (i used v2.40) on my external SD card and then in Odin flash the latest TWRP recovery from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993 (you can also use the sd card fix from here too, flash in TWRP, just install supersu, then add another flash file and install the sd card fix).
Go to recovery mode and flash super su.
I found it had an error flashing cache but a factory reset fixed this so best done BEFORE setting everything up.
Let phone reset, set it up and you now have root access with a clean install of stock rom.
Happy days.
This worked fine for me and left out the step of flashing CF-Autoroot which wasn't needed.
You will still trip Knox.
I don't know if this will work flawlessly for you or for all models, especially if the bootloader is locked, but theoretically it should.
Good luck guys, happy flashing.
And HAPPY NEW YEAR...:laugh:

Root for Lollipop
Thanks I have the 915g also and I used your method for Kitkat it worked flawlessly thank you I want to install lollipop now and I want to root again what method do I use and could you point me in the right direction please

jdoogzie said:
Thanks I have the 915g also and I used your method for Kitkat it worked flawlessly thank you I want to install lollipop now and I want to root again what method do I use and could you point me in the right direction please
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Exactly the same method... I believe Twrp 2.8.5.0 and Supersu 2.4.6 were what I used to root Lollipop...

jdoogzie said:
Thanks I have the 915g also and I used your method for Kitkat it worked flawlessly thank you I want to install lollipop now and I want to root again what method do I use and could you point me in the right direction please
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Is this for G version? Didnt work for me

pride_kr said:
Is this for G version? Didnt work for me
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It seems to work on most variants, except those with locked bootloaders..
If it didn't I don't know why.
A lot of people have rooted their device this way....

ultramag69 said:
It seems to work on most variants, except those with locked bootloaders..
If it didn't I don't know why.
A lot of people have rooted their device this way....
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I tried all methods described in these fóruns... Always giving fail message in Odin.... And authentication error on download mode

Try to see if you have untick the reactivation lock. Its under setting and security.
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app

kuailan said:
Try to see if you have untick the reactivation lock. Its under setting and security.
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes, it really was reactivation lock issue! Thanks!
But already went back to 4.4.4.... too many freezes, fc, on 5.0.1

pride_kr said:
Yes, it really was reactivation lock issue! Thanks!
But already went back to 4.4.4.... too many freezes, fc, on 5.0.1
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You should not have many issues with 5.0.1. What you need to do after flashing the 5.0.1...you need to reset to factory setting. Im sure by now you know when upgrading..you still keep data from the kitkat. This may cause conflict and issues. At the moment the only issue i had is sometime i get that contact closed notifications. I have google this issue...seem like it happen to other phones to with early 5.0.1. For me im ok...cause it only happen very rarely...i hope a much later lollipop will fix this issues.
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kuailan said:
You should not have many issues with 5.0.1. What you need to do after flashing the 5.0.1...you need to reset to factory setting. Im sure by now you know when upgrading..you still keep data from the kitkat. This may cause conflict and issues. At the moment the only issue i had is sometime i get that contact closed notifications. I have google this issue...seem like it happen to other phones to with early 5.0.1. For me im ok...cause it only happen very rarely...i hope a much later lollipop will fix this issues.
Sent from my SM-N915G using XDA Free mobile app
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Yeah, that really makes sense... upgrading, and old data coming along... didnt think about that.... without xposed though..... not sure if Ill try it again!

I am interested in buying SM-N915G. does it have unlocked bootloader? if not, can it be unlocked? Appreciate advice.

Agent5150 said:
I am interested in buying SM-N915G. does it have unlocked bootloader? if not, can it be unlocked? Appreciate advice.
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Aussie 915G is unlocked. As far as I know so are all others...
Mentioned locked bootloaders as this will work on other models too...

Got my SM-915G, and got it rooted and TWRP installed following you method. It is working with AT&T and I am getting LTE data speeds, but it is struggling on voice network. hardly any bars are visible on the signal strength icon.
Is there any solution?

Agent5150 said:
Got my SM-915G, and got it rooted and TWRP installed following you method. It is working with AT&T and I am getting LTE data speeds, but it is struggling on voice network. hardly any bars are visible on the signal strength icon.
Is there any solution?
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Possibly flashing the modem and non-HLOS.bin for AT&T.
I can't really say as I live in Oz and have no problems with voice calls...
I do find that my bars don't tend to go over 3 or more than halfway but that could be due to where I live and the crappy coverage we get here... No problem with voice calls though...

I am not sure if I can install SM-N915A modem on 915G.
Can someone confirm if that is possible, if so, what version?

tell me one thing is xposed framework and freedom app now working on note edge 915G lollipop

Nope. Better stick with Kitkat if you intend to use Freedom and Xposed.

This method trips knox?

Greenarcher707 said:
This method trips knox?
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Yes

Oh well, no way around it then. Warranty is for the timid anyway lol. Gotta pay to play.

Does anyone know to unroot it and go back to stock?

Does anyone know to unroot it and go back to stock?
My speaker got broken. I need to send phone for replacement. Im not lucky one
thank you so much for help

Find the stock tot for your model and flash it-that should return you to stock unrooted.

wyvernwaddell said:
Find the stock tot for your model and flash it-that should return you to stock unrooted.
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As far as I know tot file flashing doesnt work because dll's files are missing.

netgar said:
As far as I know tot file flashing doesnt work because dll's files are missing.
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My bad- you're right! Sorry about the bad info..won't happen again.

wyvernwaddell said:
Find the stock tot for your model and flash it-that should return you to stock unrooted.
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netgar said:
As far as I know tot file flashing doesnt work because dll's files are missing.
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My bad- you're right! Sorry about the bad info..won't happen again.
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No harm,no foul,we've all done similar on at least one occasion.
You're a good man for offering to help ! :good:

Any help with that?

I am also awaiting an answer.
My last 2 Samsung phones had issues and I needed to Odin back to stock for warranty exchange at T-Mobile.
So I'm holding off on rooting till we have something of the sort for the v20.
Using Odin to flash my s7e back to stock while having severe screen issues saved my butt.
I'm on JoD for reference, and needed to switch phones at a brick and mortar.
Side note : loving the blooming development for this device.
Thanks for that, all parties concerned.
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk

I believe in jcadduono root thread he says you can relock bootloader and flash his stock imgs in Twrp to be back on stock

kelvin216 said:
I believe in jcadduono root thread he says you can relock bootloader and flash his stock imgs in Twrp to be back on stock
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Thank you
I will try to find it.

Nice people gave me an answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69824782&postcount=1007
Sound very complicated for newbie. Anyone can try it?

I made an easy to understand guide to do just this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-h918-to-100-stock-requires-twrp-t3504798

Vuciz said:
I made an easy to understand guide to do just this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-h918-to-100-stock-requires-twrp-t3504798
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Does this unroot method work for the sprint variant? I am stock unrooted on the build the phone came out of the box with, and waiting until rooting isn't a one-way street to take the plunge. If it does, are you 100% certain that it had been used in sprint v20s successfully?

That thread specifically says H918. So no.

tooandrew said:
Does this unroot method work for the sprint variant? I am stock unrooted on the build the phone came out of the box with, and waiting until rooting isn't a one-way street to take the plunge. If it does, are you 100% certain that it had been used in sprint v20s successfully?
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You are in the exact same position as me. I'm excited that we have an unlocked bootloader and root for the Sprint variant, but I have no desire to do anything until there's an established procedure to unroot and revert back to stock.

MidwestDrummer said:
You are in the exact same position as me. I'm excited that we have an unlocked bootloader and root for the Sprint variant, but I have no desire to do anything until there's an established procedure to unroot and revert back to stock.
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Here's hoping it's taken care of. Sprint didn't used to be such a **** when it came to bootloaders. Anyways, I appreciate all the hard work the devs have been doing. Can't wait until I get the chance to experience it. With a stable 200mhz overclock, there's no functional difference between the snapdragon 820 and the snapdragon 821.

Do any of the posted methods work to restore the VS995 variant to stock?
I really want to go ahead and root it (and yes, have disabled updates so still run 12A since I knew VZW was going to be evil and patch it) but I'm very hesitant to do so without a way to restore to stock. Is it one of those things that's just a matter of time, or is there a substantial likelihood it may never be possible?

Xposed?

In case you haven't seen the homepage there has been an updated Xposed framework for nougat.... Could we root and use flashfire??? PLEASE LET THIS WORK

RileyIssKing said:
In case you haven't seen the homepage there has been an updated Xposed framework for nougat.... Could we root and use flashfire??? PLEASE LET THIS WORK
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Link me to homepage?

This would be pretty great

GroovinChip said:
This would be pretty great
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Sorry it's the news page https://www.xda-developers.com/flashable-xposed-framework-android-nougat/

RileyIssKing said:
In case you haven't seen the homepage there has been an updated Xposed framework for nougat.... Could we root and use flashfire??? PLEASE LET THIS WORK
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Sorry for the off topic question but can you or anyone else please link me to your root method (if in fact we can root with Nougat) I cant seem to find a definite answer. Im unlocked G935U, my carrier is AT&T. Currently on G935UUEU4BQF3
Thanks

KLit75 said:
Sorry for the off topic question but can you or anyone else please link me to your root method (if in fact we can root with Nougat) I cant seem to find a definite answer. Im unlocked G935U, my carrier is AT&T. Currently on G935UUEU4BQF3
Thanks
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This is the only one that I know of that will root the Nougat version of the S7 Edge. It is a very long thread, and there is a lot of information that can help. I know it works as I tried it on my G935U at one time.
Anyway here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502

freeop said:
This is the only one that I know of that will root the Nougat version of the S7 Edge. It is a very long thread, and there is a lot of information that can help. I know it works as I tried it on my G935U at one time.
Anyway here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
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Excellent! I wanted some confirmation from someone with the same phone (unlocked AT&T on N.)
Have you remained rooted since? I'm hearing mixed reports about performance and things stop working.) My primary concern though is our locked bootloaders. If we make changes that cause problems can we undo it? Like flashing the stock firmware? Thanks

KLit75 said:
Excellent! I wanted some confirmation from someone with the same phone (unlocked AT&T on N.)
Have you remained rooted since? I'm hearing mixed reports about performance and things stop working.) My primary concern though is our locked bootloaders. If we make changes that cause problems can we undo it? Like flashing the stock firmware? Thanks
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Yes, I have remained rooted, but I ended up going back to stock G935A and then rooting again with that procedure. Personally, I was not getting the performance I was used to with the G935U as I was with the G935A with the root procedure.
Yes, there are some things that do not work with these eng.imgs that are being used to root the phones. There is NO Xposed for this one, Samsung Pay does not work, but I have been using Android Pay and it works just fine. As for the Bootloader, it is still LOCKED. There has not been any Unlocked bootloaders for the G935 or G930 so far and I don't think we will see it anytime soon.
As for Undoing, yes. There is a very simple way to go back to stock with Odin. In fact, about once a month, I return to stock just so I can get the latest security patch and then re-root my phone back to this way. I know it is somewhat of a pain, but with Titanium Back up I can get my phone back to running normally in a couple of hours.
Hope this helps...

It's not quite as fast, but if you are backing up and restoring to the same device, you can just use ADB. I still have a TiBu license, and use it on my Tab S2, but I have largely adapted to not having root on my S7 by taking advantage of basic ADB features.

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It's not quite as fast, but if you are backing up and restoring to the same device, you can just use ADB. I still have a TiBu license, and use it on my Tab S2, but I have largely adapted to not having root on my S7 by taking advantage of basic ADB features.
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Thanks will have to look into that...
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freeop said:
Thanks will have to look into that...
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freeop said:
Yes, I have remained rooted, but I ended up going back to stock G935A and then rooting again with that procedure. Personally, I was not getting the performance I was used to with the G935U as I was with the G935A with the root procedure.
Yes, there are some things that do not work with these eng.imgs that are being used to root the phones. There is NO Xposed for this one, Samsung Pay does not work, but I have been using Android Pay and it works just fine. As for the Bootloader, it is still LOCKED. There has not been any Unlocked bootloaders for the G935 or G930 so far and I don't think we will see it anytime soon.
As for Undoing, yes. There is a very simple way to go back to stock with Odin. In fact, about once a month, I return to stock just so I can get the latest security patch and then re-root my phone back to this way. I know it is somewhat of a pain, but with Titanium Back up I can get my phone back to running normally in a couple of hours.
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Great info. Thanks!
One followup--when you say Xposed doesn't work, do you mean you tried the newest Nougat version that just got released? Or it never worked, not even on M?

KLit75 said:
Great info. Thanks!
One followup--when you say Xposed doesn't work, do you mean you tried the newest Nougat version that just got released? Or it never worked, not even on M?
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What I meant was Xposed doesn't work on the current version of root using the eng.img. I have not tried using the NEW Xposed that is in THIS thread. I have looked at it but have not had a chance to run the zipped file and installing it. I know it works with MM as I had it working GREAT with MM and the eng.img with that version. I love Xposed and wish that was available for Nougat and N's root. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be fully implemented soon.

freeop said:
This is the only one that I know of that will root the Nougat version of the S7 Edge. It is a very long thread, and there is a lot of information that can help. I know it works as I tried it on my G935U at one time.
Anyway here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
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I tried this 4 times and failed. The problem is it just keeps rebooting (about every 45 to 60 seconds) after I flash the eng boot img. Im never able to run adb commands. If I start from a clean slate I can't even make it past the setup screens to enable debugging.
I'm reaching out to you because you succeeded with the same model SM-G935U
So I'm just seeing if you have any insights. My phone should be the same as yours. Only difference is mine came with 7.0 preinstalled. Maybe an earlier firmware? But that doesn't make sense because people are, to my understanding, using the eng boot with recent firmware.
I'll repost in the root thread if I need to but thought I'd see if you have anything to offer. Thanks

KLit75 said:
I tried this 4 times and failed. The problem is it just keeps rebooting (about every 45 to 60 seconds) after I flash the eng boot img. Im never able to run adb commands. If I start from a clean slate I can't even make it past the setup screens to enable debugging.
I'm reaching out to you because you succeeded with the same model SM-G935U
So I'm just seeing if you have any insights. My phone should be the same as yours. Only difference is mine came with 7.0 preinstalled. Maybe an earlier firmware? But that doesn't make sense because people are, to my understanding, using the eng boot with recent firmware.
I'll repost in the root thread if I need to but thought I'd see if you have anything to offer. Thanks
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I seem to remember the constant rebooting on the U-Firmware also. I too kept trying and it finally took. I think I would take the OTA from the server and try to install the eng.img with Odin. When you do this, does Odin give you any errors? Or does it succeed at the installation?
It has been a few months since I rooted the U-Firmware so not for sure what fixed the rooting process. Sorry I couldn't be more help...

freeop said:
I seem to remember the constant rebooting on the U-Firmware also. I too kept trying and it finally took. I think I would take the OTA from the server and try to install the eng.img with Odin. When you do this, does Odin give you any errors? Or does it succeed at the installation?
It has been a few months since I rooted the U-Firmware so not for sure what fixed the rooting process. Sorry I couldn't be more help...
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Thanks. No Odin works perfectly whether I flash eng boot or stock.
I looked at the root guide for Sprint and the process is a lot more involved. I believe he boots to recovery twice and wipes cache plus factory reset twice. He also stresses to get the root.bat run quickly to avoid bootloop.
Might be worth a shot but the process of running Odin, getting back to stock and restoring all my data winds up being close to a few hours so It'd be very helpful to find someone with the same issue as me who was able to resolve it.

Custom-ish ROM (Possible TWRP/ROOT) for J327T1(?)

I have compiled for you an Odin-Flashable downgrade to original Nougat ROM.
Does NOT have Google FRP in this version (the ROM came stock this way; unmodified), this is useful if you forgot your Google email.
Download Odin3 and the .tar file HERE
- Open Odin v3.12.7
- Plug in phone to PC
- Simply boot into download mode (Powered off- Hold HOME+POWER+VOLUME DOWN)
- Click AP
- Select J327T1.tar
- Click Start
Once it finished it will reboot and update. It is going to get stuck on 32%, do not worry.
It will take a second, but the recovery menu will pop up. Select Reboot System and it will take some time to get to the OS but you will eventually have Nougat pop up and ready to go!
Enjoy!
*UPDATE*
In the download links I have the "Factory Binary" Custom ROM. It's pretty useful in messing with the phone software, although I do not know the specific use. Use the same method above to install the ROM.

Also, I do believe you can edit the .tar and add TWRP by downloading the recovery.img from my link and replacing it in the .tar and following the same steps. I have not tested because I was helping my brother access his phone because he forgot his Google account after he reset his phone.

Downgrade?? Did this phone get Android Oreo?

LeeTG3 said:
Downgrade?? Did this phone get Android Oreo?
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Nope not yet. This phone has never got updated beyond android nougat.

thepcwiz101 said:
Nope not yet. This phone has never got updated beyond android nougat.
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Its not really a downgrade then, but it's good to see a custom rom for this device

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Its not really a downgrade then, but it's good to see a custom rom for this device
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Well idk if it is considered to be custom. Its still the stock rom. But idk he shoulda tested twrp bc if it works then that would be awesome. But idk the bootloader is locked. If anyone has this device and willing to test please do so. I cannot test since this phone is my primary phone that i use on a daily basis.

thepcwiz101 said:
Well idk if it is considered to be custom. Its still the stock rom. But idk he shoulda tested twrp bc if it works then that would be awesome. But idk the bootloader is locked. If anyone has this device and willing to test please do so. I cannot test since this phone is my primary phone that i use on a daily basis.
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I only have a similar device, not the same, but bootloader was already unlocked, all you really need to do is wait for an unknown command screen to stop.

LeeTG3 said:
Downgrade?? Did this phone get Android Oreo?
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Nope not yet. This phone has never got updated beyond android nougat.
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Its not really a downgrade then, but it's good to see a custom rom for this device
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thepcwiz101 said:
Well idk if it is considered to be custom. Its still the stock rom. But idk he shoulda tested twrp bc if it works then that would be awesome. But idk the bootloader is locked. If anyone has this device and willing to test please do so. I cannot test since this phone is my primary phone that i use on a daily basis.
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I only have a similar device, not the same, but bootloader was already unlocked, all you really need to do is wait for an unknown command screen to stop.
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Check the update in the original post! The "Factory Binary" may be of use to you guys!

brad2192 said:
Its not really a downgrade then, but it's good to see a custom rom for this device
Well idk if it is considered to be custom. Its still the stock rom. But idk he shoulda tested twrp bc if it works then that would be awesome. But idk the bootloader is locked. If anyone has this device and willing to test please do so. I cannot test since this phone is my primary phone that i use on a daily basis.
Check the update in the original post! The "Factory Binary" may be of use to you guys!
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We had the factory binary for awhile now. On another thread we tried to make a rooted binary but it failed.

thepcwiz101 said:
We had the factory binary for awhile now. On another thread we tried to make a rooted binary but it failed.
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Ah, I could not find that here I had to go digging for it on some crazy site. Well, hopefully someone finds it useful!

brad2192 said:
Ah, I could not find that here I had to go digging for it on some crazy site. Well, hopefully someone finds it useful!
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Ima try it. I have the same phone model. I'll see if i can get it to work

Did you ever test it?

huh,
maybe he don't know how to de-brick.
hope he gets a new phone for xmas.

InFamousLGe said:
Did you ever test it?
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Yes, it runs perfectly.

Good ish' Brad, now hopefully someone will get twrp and I'll cough up the money for another cheap t1

Ok so its not truly the factory binary, its an emulator of that, meaning any changes were not flashed over as in other devices. but i have been thinking and, i'll post this in the original as well, magisk....only works if you completely wipe the device first, same with custom roms, i never tried that when i had the j3, bricks be damned we got odin3 and i got scripts to get outta brick an into download.
if someone would be ao kind as to factory reset and tr installing twrp, that wuld be amazing, i have been working with the note 4 sprint variant and there are a few steps in installng custom roms that we were over looking

Hi im trying to root my j330G running on nougat 7.0 its my first time tryna do it im not using a pc and im having no luck ive been trying for 5 days, can you help me please:good::good:

SOOOOO... Does this work or no?

Muff007 said:
Hi im trying to root my j330G running on nougat 7.0 its my first time tryna do it im not using a pc and im having no luck ive been trying for 5 days, can you help me please:good::good:
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Only way I can help you is by telling you go buy yourself a PC if you're going to start routing and or developing the firmware on Android devices it is extremely hard nearly impossible these days with Android devices running version Android 6.0 and up to root without a PC the best and easiest way I've found to root a Android device is to First install a custom recovery like TWR p or ClockworkMod and have a unlocked bootloader then from there you can easily download SuperSU and Flash it with a firmware flashing application like ClockworkMod ROM manager that is downloadable on Play Store what I'm trying to say is if you are using kingroot or kingoroot you're going to be hitting that button 4 million years and nothing will happen either by an Android that has a lower version like any version below 5.0 or get yourself a computer and do some research because it is very easy to do the stuff as long as you know what you're doing if you don't it seems way more complicated than it actually is you're in the right place here on XDA to learn everything you need to know so you're off to a great start I hope this helps have a good one good luck

So is there no way we can downgrade further to a firmware that includes the developer option to oem unlock?... I'm about to try and flash what the op posted right now... I'll post results