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New FlashTool Updated To Full Supported Xperia Z1 With (FlashTool Driver 1.1)
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http://www.flashtool.net/ (Official Site)
Mirror Link: (Dev-Host)
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anyone succesfully root the xperia z1 with flashtool?. Cheers.
No, it's not supported.
Follow the routing goes in the development section
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No Mac release of 0.9.13 yet
Rekoil said:
No Mac release of 0.9.13 yet
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How about now?
Troll
You can't report a negative...
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While flashing a stock firmware over another stock firmware, do we have to exclude anything from the package.????
I saw an option to exclude TA as well. So if i don't exclude it, will i lose my original DRM keys??
crk1995 said:
While flashing a stock firmware over another stock firmware, do we have to exclude anything from the package.????
I saw an option to exclude TA as well. So if i don't exclude it, will i lose my original DRM keys??
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you can only lose your TA partition if you unlock your bootloader, flashing a firmware ftf file does not touch that. please search and read the available threads on how to flash a firmware file and what you can and cannot check, the only things that people sometimes uncheck is wipe data, cache etc
sofir786 said:
you can only lose your TA partition if you unlock your bootloader, flashing a firmware ftf file does not touch that. please search and read the available threads on how to flash a firmware file and what you can and cannot check, the only things that people sometimes uncheck is wipe data, cache etc
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Actually I'm new to Sony Xperia line. So i m a bit scared about all this TA thing.
I have watched some videos but none has an option to exclude ta but mine has. I m still not convinced. Can you confirm that you have done it with your phone and did you have an option to exclude TA in your flashtool software...
Thanks in advance. Sorry to bother you.
crk1995 said:
Actually I'm new to Sony Xperia line. So i m a bit scared about all this TA thing.
I have watched some videos but none has an option to exclude ta but mine has. I m still not convinced. Can you confirm that you have done it with your phone and did you have an option to exclude TA in your flashtool software...
Thanks in advance. Sorry to bother you.
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Just use a tool (or my guide if you're not a Windows user) to backup your TA partition and you won't have to worry about a thing (except losing the backup ).
Rekoil said:
Just use a tool (or my guide if you're not a Windows user) to backup your TA partition and you won't have to worry about a thing (except losing the backup ).
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Actually the problem is that i m updated to the latest firmware which cannot be rooted at the moment. So i want to first revert back to previous firmware and then root and backup.
And in the guide i didnt find the option for exclude TA in the screenshot.
crk1995 said:
Actually I'm new to Sony Xperia line. So i m a bit scared about all this TA thing.
I have watched some videos but none has an option to exclude ta but mine has. I m still not convinced. Can you confirm that you have done it with your phone and did you have an option to exclude TA in your flashtool software...
Thanks in advance. Sorry to bother you.
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When ive flashed ftf files, i have never checked anything in the exclude section of the flash tool, leave that as it is.
There are 2 versions of flashtool, one is an official from Sony, this tool does not have the option and can only be used with a unlocked bootloader. The flashtool that can be found here in the forum can be used wether you have unlocked or not, it was originally designed back when the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 came out.
So to conclude
1. Make sure you have the latest version of flashtool installed.
2. Download your preferred firmware.
3. Open flashtool and click the lightning icon at top left.
4. make sure bootmode selected is Flashmode.
5. Select your firmware file when prompted.
6. Flashtool will now process the file (give it a minute or 2 to do this)
7. It will now prompt for you to connect phone in flash mode.
8. make sure your phone is turned off, in order to connect in flash mode while holding volume down
connect the usb, keep everything held down until the flash starts.
9. Follow onscreen instructions, it will take around 5 minutes for this to flash, flashtool will tell you went to
disconnect and reboot.
crk1995 said:
Actually the problem is that i m updated to the latest firmware which cannot be rooted at the moment. So i want to first revert back to previous firmware and then root and backup.
And in the guide i didnt find the option for exclude TA in the screenshot.
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Or just wait for a root exploit to show up for the latest version. I mean unless you're planning to flash CyanogenMod or something now then why worry about it?
sofir786 said:
When ive flashed ftf files, i have never checked anything in the exclude section of the flash tool, leave that as it is.
There are 2 versions of flashtool, one is an official from Sony, this tool does not have the option and can only be used with a unlocked bootloader. The flashtool that can be found here in the forum can be used wether you have unlocked or not, it was originally designed back when the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 came out.
So to conclude
1. Make sure you have the latest version of flashtool installed.
2. Download your preferred firmware.
3. Open flashtool and click the lightning icon at top left.
4. make sure bootmode selected is Flashmode.
5. Select your firmware file when prompted.
6. Flashtool will now process the file (give it a minute or 2 to do this)
7. It will now prompt for you to connect phone in flash mode.
8. make sure your phone is turned off, in order to connect in flash mode while holding volume down
connect the usb, keep everything held down until the flash starts.
9. Follow onscreen instructions, it will take around 5 minutes for this to flash, flashtool will tell you went to
disconnect and reboot.
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CORRECTION:
sony's official flash tool is for locked bootloader and not unlocked bootloader.
And the Sony's official flashtool require some login details. i went through a new user option. But i didnt receive a confirmation email.
I m giving flashtool a try now. Lets see what happens. God save me...:laugh:
crk1995 said:
CORRECTION:
sony's official flash tool is for locked bootloader and not unlocked bootloader.
And the Sony's official flashtool require some login details. i went through a new user option. But i didnt receive a confirmation email.
I m giving flashtool a try now. Lets see what happens. God save me...:laugh:
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You missed something, you're supposed to edit the configuration file so that the program will allow use without a login. But it only works for unlocked bootloaders.
Follow the instructions in the link below and you'll get it running:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
crk1995 said:
CORRECTION:
sony's official flash tool is for locked bootloader and not unlocked bootloader.
And the Sony's official flashtool require some login details. i went through a new user option. But i didnt receive a confirmation email.
I m giving flashtool a try now. Lets see what happens. God save me...:laugh:
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Sony's flashtool only works if you have a unlocked bootloader, go ahead try and use it if you dont believe me, the software will actaully tell you, but hey go ahead.
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crk1995 said:
CORRECTION:
sony's official flash tool is for locked bootloader and not unlocked bootloader.
And the Sony's official flashtool require some login details. i went through a new user option. But i didnt receive a confirmation email.
I m giving flashtool a try now. Lets see what happens. God save me...:laugh:
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read that if you don't believe me, read the first paragraph!
i quote "Flash tool for Xperia™ devices
Here you can learn more about the flash tool for Xperia™ devices, which is a desktop application that you can use to flash Sony software on your unlocked Xperia™ device. This is useful if you’ve for example flashed a custom ROM on your device, and want to go change to a standard Sony software. This flash tool can only be used by Xperia™ devices having an unlocked boot loader. Please note that your phone still stays unlocked, and that the warranty may still be voided."
sofir786 said:
Sony's flashtool only works if you have a unlocked bootloader, go ahead try and use it if you dont believe me, the software will actaully tell you, but hey go ahead.
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read that if you don't believe me, read the first paragraph!
i quote "Flash tool for Xperia™ devices
Here you can learn more about the flash tool for Xperia™ devices, which is a desktop application that you can use to flash Sony software on your unlocked Xperia™ device. This is useful if you’ve for example flashed a custom ROM on your device, and want to go change to a standard Sony software. This flash tool can only be used by Xperia™ devices having an unlocked boot loader. Please note that your phone still stays unlocked, and that the warranty may still be voided."
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OHHH!! Thank You for correcting me...
I m damn scared right now...to flash even a stock rom on new device.. This was not the case with samsung. They didnt have this bootloader thing earlier, dont know about current gen samsung phones.
crk1995 said:
OHHH!! Thank You for correcting me...
I m damn scared right now...to flash even a stock rom on new device.. This was not the case with samsung. They didnt have this bootloader thing earlier, dont know about current gen samsung phones.
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Do not touch the bootloader at the moment, there is a reason why people are not unlocking their bootloader as doing this breaks camera functionality. Don't be scared, it is quite a simple procedure.
Flashing with flash tool will NOT break your phone and you can airways force a repair with pccompanion.
Just try it, it's perfectly safe
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crk1995 said:
OHHH!! Thank You for correcting me...
I m damn scared right now...to flash even a stock rom on new device.. This was not the case with samsung. They didnt have this bootloader thing earlier, dont know about current gen samsung phones.
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New Samsungs are worse, you can't restore them to a state where Samsung can't detect that you've been running custom software on it.
sofir786 said:
Do not touch the bootloader at the moment, there is a reason why people are not unlocking their bootloader as doing this breaks camera functionality. Don't be scared, it is quite a simple procedure.
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Unless you have a TA backup in which case you can do whatever you want.
I'm too much of a ***** to confirm the following theory, but I wouldn't be completely surprised if someone who flashed the wrong TA-backup was able to start the phone in fastboot mode, unlock the bootloader again (perhaps with the unlock token matching the new TA), and flash his own TA from CyanogenMod or something. (Do not quote me on this please, not taking responsibility for someone breaking their phone trying this.)
Restoring a ta that did not come from your phone will result in a hard brick, nobody should try it EVER
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How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after Augu
It took me over a week to search through threads and learn how to root my S5 Active SM-G870A after I installed the new August 2014 update and then later discovered the SD card issue (i.e. needing root access to allow apps to write to it).
Anyway, these forums helped but I had to piece lots together in order to do it right and make sure that I was not going to destroy a $600 phone.
Below is a compilation of what I found. I do not take any credit for the original contents. I have simply organized what I have found in many other threads so that others searching to resolve the same issue can do so in less time than me. Also, I put this together so that I do not feel like my time was wasted hunting all of this down!
How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after August 2014 Update
Step 1: Downgrade your Phone’s Firmware to an Earlier Version
Original Thread Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
Before Starting:
1. Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
2. Download and install the latest version of Odin (you may need to extract it using a zip program).
3. Download and extract the firmware file: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31669 (May 9th, 2014) OR HERE.
4. Make sure USB debugging is checked under “Settings/Developer Options” (If you don't know how to do that, go to "About Device" in Settings, and click on "Build Number” 5 times to unlock “Developer Options").
5. Back up your phone using any backup program that does not require root, just in case.
Flash Instructions:
6. Open Odin v3.09.
7. Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
8. Connect phone to your PC and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin.
9. Add the un-zipped firmware file to AP / PDA (Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked).
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
You should see a bar at the bottom of your phone indicating progress and also in Odin. Once the phone restarts Odin will check to see if the firmware flash was a success. If it is, the “System” box will now display “Success.” Congratulations, you have downgraded your phone’s firmware, now you can root it using towelroot (www.towelroot.com).
Step 2: Install Towelroot
Before Starting:
1. Disable antivirus software on your phone. Towelroot is an exploit: it is how you get root. So your antivirus (if it’s worth a damn) will flag it.
2. Make sure that your phone can install application from unknown sources: Settings>Security>Unknown Sources>Check.
Towelroot Instructions:
3. Using your phone’s browser navigate to www.towelroot.com.
4. Click on the lambda in order to download the tr.apk file.
5. Locate the file on your phone and click on it. Chose the Android Package installer.
6. Follow the additional instructions.
Step 3: Do I have REALLY have Root Access?
1. Go to the Play Story and search “root checker.”
2. Download and install the app with the same name.
3. Run it. If it is a success, then download and install SuperSU.
I recommend getting Titanium Backup and paying for the pro-version ($5.99). Doing so will allow you to disable the AT&T notifications (“Freeze” AT&T Update) that will bug you once you downgrade your firmware, and there are lots of other things you can do with it now that your phone it rooted.
This “complete” intro guide should help anyone (especially newbies) root their S5 Active SM-G870A in a safe way if they have upgrade their phone in August 2014 or after.
UPDATE-Post Flash/Root
After working with the downgrade for a few days everything works fine except I lost the ability to use the default e-mail app. I noticed an "email" failure upon the first boot after the flash, but I ignored it because I was so focused on rooting.
This is not a big deal to me since I was not in love with the stock e-mail app to begin with. I have since found acceptable alternatives (that are actually better IMO). But if this is a big deal to you just be aware. It may be the firmware downgrade or it may have just happened to me. However, some people in the other thread mentioned losing GPS, but mine works fine (as does everything else).
I'm not a noob but thanks for putting this together
GS5 Firmware Download
Whenever I go to the SamMobile website, and go to the page for my phone (Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T). When I download the file, I'm not able to extract the file because there is nothing in it. What am I doing wrong/does anyone have a direct download link. I tried googling around, but I couldn't find anything that worked.
Dont use the Odin Link, it is SPAM! just search xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-advance/help/version-odin3-v3-10-t2859776
Nice to have it all in one place!
UPDATE: Failed to work on SM-g900a. Guess I'll just keep waiting for someone to n crack lollipop code.
ranthon007 said:
It took me over a week to search through threads and learn how to root my S5 Active SM-G870A after I installed the new August 2014 update and then later discovered the SD card issue (i.e. needing root access to allow apps to write to it).
Anyway, these forums helped but I had to piece lots together in order to do it right and make sure that I was not going to destroy a $600 phone.
Below is a compilation of what I found. I do not take any credit for the original contents. I have simply organized what I have found in many other threads so that others searching to resolve the same issue can do so in less time than me. Also, I put this together so that I do not feel like my time was wasted hunting all of this down!
How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after August 2014 Update
Step 1: Downgrade your Phone’s Firmware to an Earlier Version
Original Thread Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
Before Starting:
1. Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
2. Download and install the latest version of Odin (you may need to extract it using a zip program).
3. Download and extract the firmware file: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31669 (May 9th, 2014) OR HERE.
4. Make sure USB debugging is checked under “Settings/Developer Options” (If you don't know how to do that, go to "About Device" in Settings, and click on "Build Number” 5 times to unlock “Developer Options").
5. Back up your phone using any backup program that does not require root, just in case.
Flash Instructions:
6. Open Odin v3.09.
7. Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
8. Connect phone to your PC and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin.
9. Add the un-zipped firmware file to AP / PDA (Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked).
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
You should see a bar at the bottom of your phone indicating progress and also in Odin. Once the phone restarts Odin will check to see if the firmware flash was a success. If it is, the “System” box will now display “Success.” Congratulations, you have downgraded your phone’s firmware, now you can root it using towelroot (www.towelroot.com).
Step 2: Install Towelroot
Before Starting:
1. Disable antivirus software on your phone. Towelroot is an exploit: it is how you get root. So your antivirus (if it’s worth a damn) will flag it.
2. Make sure that your phone can install application from unknown sources: Settings>Security>Unknown Sources>Check.
Towelroot Instructions:
3. Using your phone’s browser navigate to www.towelroot.com.
4. Click on the lambda in order to download the tr.apk file.
5. Locate the file on your phone and click on it. Chose the Android Package installer.
6. Follow the additional instructions.
Step 3: Do I have REALLY have Root Access?
1. Go to the Play Story and search “root checker.”
2. Download and install the app with the same name.
3. Run it. If it is a success, then download and install SuperSU.
I recommend getting Titanium Backup and paying for the pro-version ($5.99). Doing so will allow you to disable the AT&T notifications (“Freeze” AT&T Update) that will bug you once you downgrade your firmware, and there are lots of other things you can do with it now that your phone it rooted.
This “complete” intro guide should help anyone (especially newbies) root their S5 Active SM-G870A in a safe way if they have upgrade their phone in August 2014 or after.
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Like you, I have been scouring the Web trying to downgrade my sm-g900a back to Kitkat since Lollipop and At&t's locked bootloader prohibits rooting or any kind of customization. Whatsoever. So I really appreciate you taking the time to compile these steps! I am wondering however, is there a way to use Odin on a device other than a PC or Mac? For example an LG tablet? Sorry if that's a noob question. I know how and have successfully rooted previous Samsung galaxies using my PC Odin. I'm just away from home and only have a tablet with me. And this Lollipop cap has got to go ! Really appreciate your response.
FAIL! (AUTH)
the message I get is FAIL! (AUTH) in Odin 3.09.
now I am stuck at the Android system recovery screen <3E>
I'm looking for a way back from this.
squirt r6 said:
the message I get is FAIL! (AUTH) in Odin 3.09.
now I am stuck at the Android system recovery screen <3E>
I'm looking for a way back from this.
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I found solution. Just follow the guide in decription and everything is ok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8481Qm0l010
nhutung said:
I found solution. Just follow the guide in decription and everything is ok.
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I had the same exact problem you did. I followed the link. Thanks for that! I got a PASS from Odin! But I am still stuck on the recovery boot screen. Doing a Data wipe and Cache wipe then restart doesn't work. Still stuck on that page. Any suggestions? Every forum I find just says to perform the data wipe and cache wipe then restart and I should be golden, except I'm not.
Updated method!
Allows downgrade from MM 6.0 down to OF3, which we now have the ability to root using this guide.
sure this guide is for the G870A?
IJoxer said:
Updated method!
Allows downgrade from MM 6.0 down to OF3, which we now have the ability to root using this guide.
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lJOXER, this guide seems to be for the standard S5 and not the ACTIVE? am i correct? is there any way to root a 5.0 OC3 ACTIVE?
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electric101 said:
lJOXER, this guide seems to be for the standard S5 and not the ACTIVE? am i correct? is there any way to root a 5.0 OC3 ACTIVE?
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Sorry "OF3"
bigpapi19 said:
I'm not a noob but thanks for putting this together
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you ever try this on the active?
electric101 said:
you ever try this on the active?
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Hey @electric101, sorry, I upgraded to an S7 and have been using another account. This guide actually applied to both, which is also the case for most custom roms. I actually owned the Active myself, often flashed and rooted with 900a methods. Hope that helps, good luck!
thats interesting.... the guy who posted the actual guide (AptLogic) told me that it didnt work with the 870A .... did you try it on an unrooted 870A running 5.0 or newer? when i try it fails on the first step of flashing experimental firmware using odin 3.11
if you were able to maybe i'm just not doing something right....
thank u..
those who r havin trouble...change cords & keep tryin! took me 3 trys.... and a few mins to get passed the att logo screen.. dont get discouraged
i did and walked away came back later at it was all gravy... w android 5.0... still cant root it... so if anyone has any idea...
Hi, I have been trying to find a guide on flashing my G900A (AT&T) model, but I have found no success. I was able to downgrade my firmware with odin and root using via towelroot. It worked, but then a few hours when I restarted my phone it was stuck on the boot loader and I had to take it to At&T to restore because my text messages weren't going through after I tried to reflash it myself. I am running the latest update with AT&T and I'm 100% sure that doesn't work with towelroot. I'm just trying to get a custom rom on it because the stock touchwiz is just terrible. Thank you for your help.
IMPERVIOUS17 said:
Hi, I have been trying to find a guide on flashing my G900A (AT&T) model, but I have found no success. I was able to downgrade my firmware with odin and root using via towelroot. It worked, but then a few hours when I restarted my phone it was stuck on the boot loader and I had to take it to At&T to restore because my text messages weren't going through after I tried to reflash it myself. I am running the latest update with AT&T and I'm 100% sure that doesn't work with towelroot. I'm just trying to get a custom rom on it because the stock touchwiz is just terrible. Thank you for your help.
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Sorry to hear your phone derped after you got so far. I'm on 4.4.4 G900A with G900AUCU2AOA2 baseband trying to see if it's safe to downgrade and root. Do you know what your specs were before you down/rooted?
And as far as offering help, I have another phone that is on Lollipop 5.0 Smg900a, and I hear it's almost impossible to get that rooted, it's bootloader is extremely well patched against any exploits
Best of luck to you though.
Let me know if you find a way please
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NetVlad2009 said:
Sorry to hear your phone derped after you got so far. I'm on 4.4.4 G900A with G900AUCU2AOA2 baseband trying to see if it's safe to downgrade and root.
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You can easily root the OA2 update.
I couldn't find the needed files for OA2 so I learned how to obtain and create them myself. As always, backup your data first. I take no responsibility for damage or loss. Follow at your own risk:
Follow the guide found here with two minor changes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 Make sure you are already updated to OA2. If you end up following the troubleshooting section, be aware that it wipes data.
First change to guide: At step five, instead of using the G900A_OA1_Stock_Kernel, use the G900A_OA2_Stock_Kernel located at: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799283
Second change to guide: If you need the OA2 zip for the troubleshooting section, it is located here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799282 Apply it after you have applied all the others. Then start at step two.
You may need to re-install BusyBox, not sure. Also, ignore the rest of the guide. I don't know if it will work in Safestrap as I don't use Safestrap.
After following this, you should be rooted with the OA2 update. No need to downgrade or anything.
netman74501 said:
You can easily root the OA2 update.
I couldn't find the needed files for OA2 so I learned how to obtain and create them myself. As always, backup your data first. I take no responsibility for damage or loss. Follow at your own risk:
Follow the guide found here with two minor changes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 Make sure you are already updated to OA2. If you end up following the troubleshooting section, be aware that it wipes data.
First change to guide: At step five, instead of using the G900A_OA1_Stock_Kernel, use the G900A_OA2_Stock_Kernel located at: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799283
Second change to guide: If you need the OA2 zip for the troubleshooting section, it is located here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799282 Apply it after you have applied all the others. Then start at step two.
You may need to re-install BusyBox, not sure. Also, ignore the rest of the guide. I don't know if it will work in Safestrap as I don't use Safestrap.
After following this, you should be rooted with the OA2 update. No need to downgrade or anything.
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Hey man thanks for the explanation. I actually achieved root using that exact same guide already.
Funny thing is, because for several days I couldn't find ANY info on OA2... I ended up flashing the OA1 kernel on my phone like the guide said. Zero negative consequences.
I got to install Safestrap too because I really like custom ROMS (will mess with it a little later)
I also got the Valve game Portal working on my phone, and connected my PS3 controller to the phone wirelessly.
Really cool of you to upload those files though, they should get their own thread.
OP. What I don't understand is after you flashed a downgrade and got a glitch... why didn't you try to go into stock recovery and do the factory reset before taking it back? I found like 2 different downloads for the same firmware. If I was in your position I would factory wipe the phone if the flash didn't go right and try another one.
There's got to be more zips out there you can flash with odin.
netman74501 said:
You can easily root the OA2 update.
I couldn't find the needed files for OA2 so I learned how to obtain and create them myself. As always, backup your data first. I take no responsibility for damage or loss. Follow at your own risk:
Follow the guide found here with two minor changes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 Make sure you are already updated to OA2. If you end up following the troubleshooting section, be aware that it wipes data.
First change to guide: At step five, instead of using the G900A_OA1_Stock_Kernel, use the G900A_OA2_Stock_Kernel located at: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799283
Second change to guide: If you need the OA2 zip for the troubleshooting section, it is located here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799282 Apply it after you have applied all the others. Then start at step two.
You may need to re-install BusyBox, not sure. Also, ignore the rest of the guide. I don't know if it will work in Safestrap as I don't use Safestrap.
After following this, you should be rooted with the OA2 update. No need to downgrade or anything.
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I want to learn how to extract the kernel from the boot.img. was there a guide you followed? If so link please.
A0425A said:
I want to learn how to extract the kernel from the boot.img. was there a guide you followed? If so link please.
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The boot.img contains the kernel and is what is inside the tar.md5 that is flashed in ODIN. No need to extract the kernel from the boot.img. I extracted the boot.img from the update and then followed the rwilco12 link in a post at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2154762 to create the tar.md5.
NetVlad2009 said:
Hey man thanks for the explanation. I actually achieved root using that exact same guide already.
Funny thing is, because for several days I couldn't find ANY info on OA2... I ended up flashing the OA1 kernel on my phone like the guide said. Zero negative consequences.
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My main motivation was that I like my kernel to be up-to-date even though older kernels may work. Since I believe this was an update soley to address the Stagefright bug, it is very likely the kernel didn't change much if at all.
netman74501 said:
You can easily root the OA2 update.
I couldn't find the needed files for OA2 so I learned how to obtain and create them myself. As always, backup your data first. I take no responsibility for damage or loss. Follow at your own risk:
Follow the guide found here with two minor changes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 Make sure you are already updated to OA2. If you end up following the troubleshooting section, be aware that it wipes data.
First change to guide: At step five, instead of using the G900A_OA1_Stock_Kernel, use the G900A_OA2_Stock_Kernel located at: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799283
Second change to guide: If you need the OA2 zip for the troubleshooting section, it is located here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347799282 Apply it after you have applied all the others. Then start at step two.
You may need to re-install BusyBox, not sure. Also, ignore the rest of the guide. I don't know if it will work in Safestrap as I don't use Safestrap.
After following this, you should be rooted with the OA2 update. No need to downgrade or anything.
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I read the guide that you found but could not get towel root to work in step two. Also step one requires it to be on 0A1. Should I start at step 3? Sorry for being such a noob. Thanks.
reyreyrey said:
I read the guide that you found but could not get towel root to work in step two. Also step one requires it to be on 0A1. Should I start at step 3? Sorry for being such a noob. Thanks.
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You say you aren't on OA1, so are you on lollipop, if so you can't root as has been mentioned earlier in the thread.
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Rakuu said:
You say you aren't on OA1, so are you on lollipop, if so you can't root as has been mentioned earlier in the thread.
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OA2 on 4.4.4. Thanks for the help.
OF3 comes with Android 5.0 pre-installed on it , any solution has been found for my locked boot loader guys ?
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ehsanotaku said:
OF3 comes with Android 5.0 pre-installed on it , any solution has been found for my locked boot loader guys
I'm new to this rooting stuff. BUT
I believe the OF3 bootloader is locked through OTA update. Look at the link below, read the caution statement in red from the 1st post. Hope this help, Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3149146
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ehsanotaku said:
OF3 comes with Android 5.0 pre-installed on it , any solution has been found for my locked boot loader guys ?
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guys , still looking for any kind of working exploit for this phone ...... AT&T is evil to the core , I never understood their policy for locking boot loader in the first place , after getting DE- activation code from them for my sim card ! still no easy task to get the root permission ,,,,,,:crying:
Ive tried to root my phone and cant seem to get it to root. I have 4.4.2 version VS98026A kernel 3.4.0 perf g95fa932. I firsted installed united drivers, enabled debugging, put phone on internet/ethernet, and allowed unknown sources. Then:
I tried Kingo root first. It failed. Tried several times, it said my phone was connected, but when I clicked root, the program got stuck in a loop.
I then tried ioroot25. After clicking root, it wold get to the initial prompt, I pressed a key to continue the phone wold restart and there'd be a greed robot with his gut open and a red exclamation. After sitting awhile, the phone would restart and then after trying again, the same thing would happen.
I then tried towelroot. I went to towelroot.com, downloaded the file, renamed it tr.apk... opened it, installed it, clicked make it rain, and then it said my phone wasnt supported.
What program should I be using, and can anyone assist?
THanks. I apologize if I havnt dont things correctly, I'm very new to this. I appreciate any help.
Did you do every step using ioroot? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232 follow this thread
Step 2 doesn't happen. It says something about damean tools, restarts my phone and a green robot with his gut open shows up. And the program essentially terminates.
mistachy said:
Step 2 doesn't happen. It says something about damean tools, restarts my phone and a green robot with his gut open shows up. And the program essentially terminates.
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is your phone connected as a adb device?
Krenol said:
is your phone connected as a adb device?
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I followed the instructions and did the initial things listed in my first post, and my phone does say im connected as an installer... but how do i verify that i am connected as a adb device?
Personally, i would kdz back to stock, then use towleroot. Make it rain!
As stated in my first post, towel root isn't working. Says phone not supported.
It seems that ioroot25 is not compatible with 26A. Has anyone had any experience with stomp root?
mistachy said:
It seems that ioroot25 is not compatible with 26A. Has anyone had any experience with stomp root?
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If so then just flash a suitable kdz for rooting and root your device follow the steps for back to stock after root and you are good to go (hopefully)
Edit: thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
Make sure you flash the right Version (there is a d802 and a d802T !) And the right storage version
Krenol said:
If so then just flash a suitable kdz for rooting and root your device follow the steps for back to stock after root and you are good to go (hopefully)
Edit: thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
Make sure you flash the right Version (there is a d802 and a d802T !) And the right storage version
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ThrThee issue im having is a master reset was done and i need to recover data lost. If i reflash, i run the risk of writing over that unused space and losing that data permanently .
I don't understand hat you mean. You can easily backup your data on your computer and then use the flash tool and then put the data back on your pone
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I don't understand hat you mean. You can easily backup your data on your computer and then use the flash tool and then put the data back on your pone
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A master reset was done, the data was deleted. So i have to run recovery software to scan tge hardrive. If i start using space on the hard drive, i run the risk of overwriting it and losing it permanently.
are you talking about your pc oder your phone?
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are you talking about your pc oder your phone?
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I have only been talking about the phone.
then try to restore your data and then follow my steps. the recovery you are flashing after root is not capable of restoring deleted data
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then try to restore your data and then follow my steps. the recovery you are flashing after root is not capable of restoring deleted data
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Recovery software deep scans for raw content and deleted data, so thats why i cant flash, as flashing could write over data thats alrwady been deleted. I must do a root then scan the phone. Thats my only option, to root the current firmware.
aaah now I understand your point. So the scan software needs root access... mhm. Which phone model do you have?
mistachy said:
Ive tried to root my phone and cant seem to get it to root. I have 4.4.2 version VS98026A kernel 3.4.0 perf g95fa932.
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This one, LG g2
no the variant, i have the d802 for example
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no the variant, i have the d802 for example
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Is that found under hardware information?
So my beloved LS997's charging port has given up the good fight and no longer works, so I have been hamstringing it along charging batteries outside the phone using an external battery charger... And bought myself a "New Unlocked LS997" that came with Android 7.0 with the intention of rooting it and flashing LineageOS on it and being good to go.
Problem though, Dirty Santa doesn't seem to work beyond step one, and when I attempt to flash a different KDZ per other rooting methods I am getting a SPC code error preventing me from flashing said KDZ.
Anyone have any luck rooting these devices? Thanks in advance!
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So my beloved LS997's charging port has given up the good fight and no longer works, so I have been hamstringing it along charging batteries outside the phone using an external battery charger... And bought myself a "New Unlocked LS997" that came with Android 7.0 with the intention of rooting it and flashing LineageOS on it and being good to go.
Problem though, Dirty Santa doesn't seem to work beyond step one, and when I attempt to flash a different KDZ per other rooting methods I am getting a SPC code error preventing me from flashing said KDZ.
Anyone have any luck rooting these devices? Thanks in advance!
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Use the How to root ZV7 guide by runningnaked. Also you need to flash the vs995 file with Uppercut or the modified Uppercut floating around somewhere. If you are past ZV7 you can't do anything for root. With Uppercut make sure your phone is all set for adb and properly connected. Then also try to open Uppercut as administrator. It will show dump system and other options at bottom if loaded correctly.
If us996...then try the official lg unlock bootloader method. What I described is for ls997.
Ls997 cross flashed to us996...idk. depends on what software version if that's that case.
As for adb...when connected to PC make sure to also have photo transfer selected instead of file tranfer.
If it's an LS997 that's been cross-flashed to US996 firmware, then it should be rootable because if it weren't , then you wouldn't even be able to cross-flash anything on it.
Americancosworth said:
Problem though, Dirty Santa doesn't seem to work beyond step one, and when I attempt to flash a different KDZ per other rooting methods I am getting a SPC code error preventing me from flashing said KDZ.
Anyone have any luck rooting these devices? Thanks in advance!
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I used the modified LGUP found over here.
Make sure you put the phone in download mode (with the phone powered off, hold down volume-up, then connect the phone via USB to your computer) before running LGUP. The rooting guides don't mention this since they assume you know how to downgrade firmware before starting the main rooting procedure.
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If it's an LS997 that's been cross-flashed to US996 firmware, then it should be rootable because if it weren't , then you wouldn't even be able to cross-flash anything on it.
I used the modified LGUP found over here.
Make sure you put the phone in download mode (with the phone powered off, hold down volume-up, then connect the phone via USB to your computer) before running LGUP. The rooting guides don't mention this since they assume you know how to downgrade firmware before starting the main rooting procedure.
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My mistake...yes download mode before lg up...not adb. True on the cross flashed and being rootable.