Hey friends:
im a normal member and everything above is only sharing
So you may get upset because of this thread
but i'll make things clear, everytime i open Q&A forum i see repeated questions everywhere
so here ill put some repeated answers about those stuff above
1. knox: well when you buy a new galaxy s5 the knox state will be 0*0 , but when you root your phone, flash custom recovery,custom kernel or custom rom this will trip knox and the knox state will be 0*1 and your warrenty will be void.
P.S: flashing firmware via odin will not trip knox
- so if you want to root without tripping knox you can go to this website : http://www.towelroot.com install apk by pressing the sign.
you will be able to root your phone quick from the phone itself but only if your phone on firmware from 3rd june or less
or your phone will not be rooted, but you can also root it by chainfire method from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
you can also use mobile odin to flash firmwares but be carefull to be sure about your phone model.
you can install the app from playstore or from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
P.S: firmwares can be downloaded from here : http://www.sammobile.com
i hope you Moderators understand me and dont get angry or close this thread because im only sharing and thought it will help my friends and the new forum members.
and at last im a member and i have the right to post what it usefull to xda community
hope that i helped.
Is is possible to use any Odin (I have 3 or 4 on my downloads) to flash stock over unlocked O2?
swipermusic said:
Is is possible to use any Odin (I have 3 or 4 on my downloads) to flash stock over unlocked O2?
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to flash firmware you can use computer odin v3.09 and then extract the md5 file from the firmware zip and put it in AP in odin (and maybe different version of odin says PDA)
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What about "System Status", in recovery I have a "System Status: Custom", knox 0x0 though, I'm rooted and use Xposed, what does this mean? how can I reverse it to "OFFICIAL", is this important when it comes to warranty?
THANKS! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:
aguarello said:
What about "System Status", in recovery I have a "System Status: Custom", knox 0x0 though, I'm rooted and use Xposed, what does this mean? how can I reverse it to "OFFICIAL", is this important when it comes to warranty?
THANKS! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:
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well i think its not so important.
and look in settings>>about>>states
is it official or custom?
Galaxy_Guy said:
well i think its not so important.
and look in settings>>about>>states
is it official or custom?
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Custom
aguarello said:
Custom
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means your system has been modified and no OTA's will be available
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wajiman said:
means your system has been modified and no OTA's will be available
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I don't care about OTA's, but how does this impacts warranty? Can be reversed to "Official?
Thanks man I really appreciate your help.
aguarello said:
What about "System Status", in recovery I have a "System Status: Custom", knox 0x0 though, I'm rooted and use Xposed, what does this mean? how can I reverse it to "OFFICIAL", is this important when it comes to warranty?
THANKS! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:
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Use Triangle Away by chainfire, the system status will be reverted to Official.
This Thread - Fully redundant
pda4g said:
This Thread - Fully redundant
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but its usefull for some new S5 users, its not necessary to be usefull for you.
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Luckzao said:
Use Triangle Away by chainfire, the system status will be reverted to Official.
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Will this be permanent or the status will be just "faked"?
thanks! :victory:
aguarello said:
Will this be permanent or the status will be just "faked"?
thanks! :victory:
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AFAIK it will be fake, the only way to officially convert it to original is, uninstall root reboot and then reinstall root and SuperSU to user directory, not to system. This method worked for Roms prior to 3rd June.
wajiman said:
AFAIK it will be fake, the only way to officially convert it to original is, uninstall root reboot and then reinstall root and SuperSU to user directory, not to system. This method worked for Roms prior to 3rd June.
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Ughhhh should have know that before updating and installing SuperSU to system... So no way to revert it if ROM is posterior to 3rd June? Even flashing official ROM again without root? :crying:
THANKS!
aguarello said:
Ughhhh should have know that before updating and installing SuperSU to system... So no way to revert it if ROM is posterior to 3rd June? Even flashing official ROM again without root? :crying:
THANKS!
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Yes you can downgrade, i downgraded from NG2 to NE2 myself without problems. Just flash the NE2 rom with Odin and data factory reset afterwards. Then use TR to root again.
gee2012 said:
Yes you can downgrade, i downgraded from NG2 to NE2 myself without problems. Just flash the NE2 rom with Odin and data factory reset afterwards. Then use TR to root again.
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Downgrade is possible without tripp knox,without problems?
AEkiz said:
Downgrade is possible without tripp knox,without problems?
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Yes, KNOX is still 0x0 for me after the downgrade and the bootloader is downgraded to the NE2 one.
gee2012 said:
Yes, KNOX is still 0x0 for me after the downgrade and the bootloader is downgraded to the NE2 one.
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Thanks for your reply
maybe I'll try tomorrow
gee2012 said:
Yes you can downgrade, i downgraded from NG2 to NE2 myself without problems. Just flash the NE2 rom with Odin and data factory reset afterwards. Then use TR to root again.
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THANKS! To downgrade you just have to flash the NE2 rom? No more files? Sorry I'm kind of a noob
aguarello said:
THANKS! To downgrade you just have to flash the NE2 rom? No more files? Sorry I'm kind of a noob
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Yes, i only flashed the older firmware without a extra PIT file or bootloader file. Make sure to untick Auto Reboot first in Odin, after the flash pull the battery, wait for 10-20 seconds, boot into recovery and do a data factory reset and then the phone should boot normal and both the firmware and bootloader are downgraded to NE2 and KNOX remains 0x0. At least it worked for me this way and i expect it to work for others the same way
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good night.
I have a Note3 n9005XXUDMJ7 and can not get root ... Can someone help me?
elipe said:
good night.
I have a Note3 n9005XXUDMJ7 and can not get root ... Can someone help me?
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There is numerous threads around XDA regarding this, have a look around and see. Read up on everything before you start messing around with firmwares.
radicalisto said:
There is numerous threads around XDA regarding this, have a look around and see. Read up on everything before you start messing around with firmwares.
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But I tried to make these processes and not given. but Knox is 0x0
elipe said:
But I tried to make these processes and not given. but Knox is 0x0
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Read about KNOX and make sure you're comfortable rooting, grab CF-Autoroot flash it in Odin via PDA and it will root your device (don't use latest CF as it's for Kitkat only)
radicalisto said:
Read about KNOX and make sure you're comfortable rooting, grab CF-Autoroot flash it in Odin via PDA and it will root your device (don't use latest CF as it's for Kitkat only)
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But I could put here the link where I can download for this version? I MJ7 that changes to Knox.
elipe said:
But I could put here the link where I can download for this version? I MJ7 that changes to Knox.
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There's no root for MJ7 that wont tripped the knox
This WILL trip KNOX. If you want root on MJ7 then this is the method you need. If you do not want to trip KNOX, Do not use it.
radicalisto said:
This WILL trip KNOX. If you want root on MJ7 then this is the method you need. If you do not want to trip KNOX, Do not use it.
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thanx you
I have done root and everything went well, thank you all. Now to apply the BoBCatRoM have to download to mj7 or mk2? I just have to mj7.
elipe said:
I have done root and everything went well, thank you all. Now to apply the BoBCatRoM have to download to mj7 or mk2? I just have to mj7.
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If you have rooted you now need a Custom recovery, you can choose either CWM by Chenglu / TWRP by TeamWin or PhilZ Advanced CWM.
Download which ever one you choose to use, flash via Odin in PDA then download your Custom ROM, reboot into recovery and wipe data/cache then flash your Custom ROM via the recovery
I just tested Towelroot on my GT-I9506 running latest NEE 4.3 and it worked like a charm and did not trigger Knox.
Thread found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Happy rooting
banerbocken said:
I just tested Towelroot on my GT-I9506 running latest NEE 4.3 and it worked like a charm and did not trigger Knox.
Thread found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Happy rooting
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Works perfectly!
Please, can you help me?
I've downloaded the towelroot apk and installed it. Then, once the phone was rebooted, I've installed supersu from playstore, but it ask me to update de SU binaries, I select the normal option but it gives me a message about samsung knox and if I want to try to disable it, I select no because I don't know if it will affect to the knox counter.... What are the steps please?
And if I download the suggested SuperSU from the towelroot thread, I can't install it because it's a flashable zip that I can't install because I have stock recovery...
Alestilohomer said:
Please, can you help me?
I've downloaded the towelroot apk and installed it. Then, once the phone was rebooted, I've installed supersu from playstore, but it ask me to update de SU binaries, I select the normal option but it gives me a message about samsung knox and if I want to try to disable it, I select no because I don't know if it will affect to the knox counter.... What are the steps please?
And if I download the suggested SuperSU from the towelroot thread, I can't install it because it's a flashable zip that I can't install because I have stock recovery...
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Towelroot installs needed files for root. I didnt install SuperSU at all from play store cause its not latest version.
ChainFire is updating SuperSU soon and when latest version (1.99) is online you can install it from play store.
After Towelroot I just installed Titanium Backup (and pro key) and freezed all crap including knox.
After using towelroot on a KNOX-enabled stock 4.3 device, is is possible to revert back to the 4.2.2 bootloader without burning the e-fuse?
Ok, tried to delete system apps, including the knox ones, with root explorer and was successfull!
And about the downgrade, it will change the knox status for sure, because knox is in the bootloader too, not only the apps and libraries, and here, root doesn't made any chance...
Enviado desde mi GT-I9506 mediante Tapatalk
The KNOX e-fuse should be burned only by the bootloader in ODIN mode when it flashes an unsigned file to the device. Getting local root on the device and writing a new bootloader directly to the flash should not be able to affect the e-fuse?
tlund said:
The KNOX e-fuse should be burned only by the bootloader in ODIN mode when it flashes an unsigned file to the device. Getting local root on the device and writing a new bootloader directly to the flash should not be able to affect the e-fuse?
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It is slightly wrong. You shoud burned KNOX when you flash different version of kernel, recovery, bootloader.
You can flash system, modem, NON-HLOS and maybe others. I've tested only system and NON-HLOS.
Now I have my GT-I9506 Singapore version with KNOX warranty void 0x0 in this configuration:
System and NON-HLOS from Finladian version: I9506XXUBNE1
The others from original Sigapore version: I9506XXUBND2
towelroot.com installed and working!
Thanks to towelroot
tomogo said:
It is slightly wrong. You shoud burned KNOX when you flash different version of kernel, recovery, bootloader.
You can flash system, modem, NON-HLOS and maybe others. I've tested only system and NON-HLOS.
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Yes, but you are talking about flashing this via download/odin mode, right?
My point is that with root, you should be able to modify the flash directly, overwriting the bootloader.
Would it be possible to receive original updates OTA with this root?
Sendt fra min GT-I9506 med Tapatalk
Probably not
topimax said:
Would it be possible to receive original updates OTA with this root?
Sendt fra min GT-I9506 med Tapatalk
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As we have root I would think (so don't quote me on this) that OTA is blocked. But as I see it it does not really matter as the next update for this devise is probably going to be 4.4.2 and flashing that probably also means loosing root.
Now that was a lot of probably but as I see it..
You need "Official" status under Phone Info to receive OTA updates. ROOT will be overwritten by the updates.
After root it's very common to have "Custom" status, but you can cheat it with Traingle away app (not tested by me) or sometimes you can be "Official"after Wipe ( it depends what changes has been done to the system)
mar10o said:
You need "Official" status under Phone Info to receive OTA updates. ROOT will be overwritten by the updates.
After root it's very common to have "Custom" status, but you can cheat it with Traingle away app (not tested by me) or sometimes you can be "Official"after Wipe ( it depends what changes has been done to the system)
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I would think getting the OS" 4.4.2 is only part of the package (BTW 4.2.2 vrzn w/gs4 rooted with ease) but you also get other surprises...
Not exactly like a box if lucky charms either.
Samsung or vrzn either one are not fond of rooting.
Triangle away didn't help me unless i did something wrong.. I still have the unlock icon when booting and phone info says "custom" but knox is 0x0
Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
windstrings said:
I would think getting the OS" 4.4.2 is only part of the package (BTW 4.2.2 vrzn w/gs4 rooted with ease) but you also get other surprises...
Not exactly like a box if lucky charms either.
Samsung or vrzn either one are not fond if rooting.
Triangle away didn't help me unless i did something wrong.. I still have the unlock icon when booting and phone info says "custom" but knox is 0x0
Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
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Was told that xposed could chance the status from custom to official.
Sendt fra min GT-I9506 med Tapatalk
For those who failed check last version !
For me
V1 Towel root didn't work
V2 towel root didn't work
V2.1 (downloaded today) = SUCESS
I9505XXUFNC4
Will it work in gt-I9505 4.4.2 XXUFNBA without tripping knox
bertrand13 said:
For me
V1 Towel root didn't work
V2 towel root didn't work
V2.1 (downloaded today) = SUCESS
I9505XXUFNC4
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I do not seem to be able to find V 2.1 Can you guide me please? Thanks
Don't know why he doesn't label his site or the filename better but it should be the latest version when you download from his site.
When you open the app to install it, it should say the version at the top.
Sent from my GS4 Zombie Communicator
mohammedkhairy said:
Will it work in gt-I9505 4.4.2 XXUFNBA without tripping knox
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It should work. It does not trip Knox
kerko said:
I do not seem to be able to find V 2.1 Can you guide me please? Thanks
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Well I downloaded it from the towelroot web :laugh::laugh:
I saw on XDA tnat somebody mentionned a new version so I tried
If you need more PM me...
has any1 tried to preserve root in an OTA update for 900F?
Moreover, is there a way to find out if the OTA will flash kernel or not?
wajiman said:
has any1 tried to preserve root in an OTA update for 900F?
Moreover, is there a way to find out if the OTA will flash kernel or not?
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Best way to keep root is to flash the new updated factory rom with Mobile Odin Pro and keep root with nearly 100% certainty. Survival mode may or may not work after an OTA, Chainfire doesn`t guarantee it.
gee2012 said:
Best way to keep root is to flash the new updated factory rom with Mobile Odin Pro and keep root with nearly 100% certainty. Survival mode may or may not work after an OTA, Chainfire doesn`t guarantee it.
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Damn. Mobile Odin Does not work. Phone got stuck in 2nd recovery boot. Had to flash using PC Odin
wajiman said:
Damn. Mobile Odin Does not work. Phone got stuck in 2nd recovery boot. Had to flash using PC Odin
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What rom did you flash, everything above NE2 cannot be rooted with Towelroot anymore. If you flashed NG2 only CF Auto Root will root the device atm.
gee2012 said:
What rom did you flash, everything above NE2 cannot be rooted with Towelroot anymore. If you flashed NG2 only CF Auto Root will root the device atm.
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That's the blunder I did.i flashed NG2
wajiman said:
That's the blunder I did.i flashed NG2
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You can always flash a NE2 rom and root with TR again and try the survival mode in superSU Pro to keep root. It may fail but the chances of succes are greater.
gee2012 said:
You can always flash a NE2 rom and root with TR again and try the survival mode in superSU Pro to keep root. It may fail but the chances of succes are greater.
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What about the KNOX being tripped? ?
wajiman said:
What about the KNOX being tripped? ?
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No risk as you as long as you flash stock firmware/OTA`s afaik.
gee2012 said:
No risk as you as long as you flash stock firmware/OTA`s afaik.
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So old boot loader flashing will not be an issue?
wajiman said:
So old boot loader flashing will not be an issue?
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Read this http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/788644-knox-security-locked-bootloader-new-firmwares.html and judge for yourself. I`am not sure wether flashing an older rom will or can overwrite the new bootloader and if it leads to a faillure of the flash or tripping KNOX. Logicaly i would say option 1 but as said not 100% sure. Look on Google for more info before you try it.
gee2012 said:
Read this http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/788644-knox-security-locked-bootloader-new-firmwares.html and judge for yourself. I`am not sure wether flashing an older rom will or can overwrite the new bootloader and if it leads to a faillure of the flash or tripping KNOX. Logicaly i would say option 1 but as said not 100% sure. Look on Google for more info before you try it.
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Thanks. Do you know which bootloaders are unlocked as of now if any?
wajiman said:
Thanks. Do you know which bootloaders are unlocked as of now if any?
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Most bootloaders except some US models like Verizon and AT&T are unlocked afaik, The problem with the NG2 and newer bootloader is that it cannot be replaced atm by an older bootloader.
gee2012 said:
Most bootloaders except some US models like Verizon and AT&T are unlocked afaik, The problem with the NG2 and newer bootloader is that it cannot be replaced atm by an older bootloader.
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Thanks. Actually I have 2 S5.i first tested on my one s5 and stopped to do it on my second. So any bootloader below NG2 can be replaced?
wajiman said:
Thanks. Actually I have 2 S5.i first tested on my one s5 and stopped to do it on my second. So any bootloader below NG2 can be replaced?
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Wait a minute, just flashed NE2 over my NG2 and lets see what happened Realy curious if KNOX is tripped.
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Downgrade flash succeeded, KNOX still 0x0, bootloader downgraded from NG2 to NE2! You need to untick Auto Reboot in Odin before the flash because it doesn`t boot without a full wipe in recovery, so after the flash pull the battery, wait 10 seconds and reboot into recovery, data factory reset and reboot. Done
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Wait a minute, just flashed NE2 over my NG2 and lets see what happened Realy curious if KNOX is tripped.
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Downgrade flash succeeded, KNOX still 0x0, bootloader downgraded from NG2 to NE2! You need to untick Auto Reboot in Odin before the flash because it doesn`t boot without a full wipe in recovery, so after the flash pull the battery, wait 10 seconds and reboot into recovery, data factory reset and reboot. Done
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So this means we can downgrade. Thanks a ton for testing mate
wajiman said:
So this means we can downgrade. Thanks a ton for testing mate
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I didn`t have a single issue, i expect (but cannot guarantee) that other users will not have a problem either
gee2012 said:
I didn`t have a single issue, i expect but cannot guarantee that other users will not have a problem either
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Is it possible to flash NG2 firmware using NE2 bootloader and kernel for rooting purpose?
wajiman said:
Is it possible to flash NG2 firmware using NE2 bootloader and kernel for rooting purpose?
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I expect not and i wouldn`t try it either as they are not compatible and will prevent the device from booting.
gee2012 said:
I expect not and i wouldn`t try it either as they are not compatible and will prevent the device from booting.
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Thanks for your time and final question, right now iam too on NE2 on my second S5, are there any significant changes in NG2?
wajiman said:
Thanks for your time and final question, right now iam too on NE2 on my second S5, are there any significant changes in NG2?
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For one its a lot faster and snappier than NE2 and also look in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715487&page=49 for other changes.
Hello!
I got some questions regarding updating to lollipop.
Im running G900F stock android 4.4.2 with root (knox 0x0) right now (Build ANE2) and Im planning to upgrade using http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/official-lollipop-5-0-sm-g900f-t2962141 guide.
My questions are:
1. Do I need to unroot first?
2. Can I install "Poland" version if I dont live there? Will it affect anything?
3. If I update this way, will it affect my apps?
4. can I recieve OTA updates afterwards (when they come out)?
Stiflerlv said:
Hello!
I got some questions regarding updating to lollipop.
Im running G900F stock android 4.4.2 with root (knox 0x0) right now (Build ANE2) and Im planning to upgrade using http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/official-lollipop-5-0-sm-g900f-t2962141 guide.
My questions are:
1. Do I need to unroot first?
2. Can I install "Poland" version if I dont live there? Will it affect anything?
3. If I update this way, will it affect my apps?
4. can I recieve OTA updates afterwards (when they come out)?
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No you don't need to unroot
Yes you can install Poland version it is safe
If you flash through odin it won't wipe anything
Yes you will receive OTA but only from Poland, but you can when it will be avabivable again flash lolipop for your country
BarBrother said:
No you don't need to unroot
Yes you can install Poland version it is safe
If you flash through odin it won't wipe anything
Yes you will receive OTA but only from Poland, but you can when it will be avabivable again flash lolipop for your country
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Thanks, it worked. Now I have only one question - how do I root Android 5.0 without tripping KNOX?
Stiflerlv said:
Thanks, it worked. Now I have only one question - how do I root Android 5.0 without tripping KNOX?
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You can't, yet. Maybe not even for a very long time, if ever.
Stiflerlv said:
Thanks, it worked. Now I have only one question - how do I root Android 5.0 without tripping KNOX?
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Theshawty said:
You can't, yet. Maybe not even for a very long time, if ever.
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There's a method to do this, but you need to go back to KK Rooted... If you have the patience or the interest to do this... ask me for further steps.
Regards.
aguarello said:
There's a method to do this, but you need to go back to KK Rooted... If you have the patience or the interest to do this... ask me for further steps.
Regards.
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hi, can you a do a full script on how to revert back to 4.4.2 from 5.0, as this is getting confusing as one person say just flash stock and another say's we need to flash bootloader and modem. any help would be geratful. without tripping knox counter, kind regard's joe..
joecool666 said:
hi, can you a do a full script on how to revert back to 4.4.2 from 5.0, as this is getting confusing as one person say just flash stock and another say's we need to flash bootloader and modem. any help would be geratful. without tripping knox counter, kind regard's joe..
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Backup everything.
Flash just the firmware with ODIN. (Untick Auto reboot)
Boot in recovery.
Wipe Data/ Cache
Boot.
PD: If you want to upgrade later to a rooted version of L with knox 0x0, you need to make sure you downgrade to a 4.4 firmware supported by towelroot... (Like ANE2)...
REGARDS.
aguarello said:
Backup everything.
Flash just the firmware with ODIN. (Untick Auto reboot)
Boot in recovery.
Wipe Data/ Cache
Boot.
PD: If you want to upgrade later to a rooted version of L with knox 0x0, you need to make sure you downgrade to a 4.4 firmware supported by towelroot... (Like ANE2)...
REGARDS.
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thank's for that, regard's joe..
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aguarello said:
Backup everything.
Flash just the firmware with ODIN. (Untick Auto reboot)
Boot in recovery.
Wipe Data/ Cache
Boot.
PD: If you want to upgrade later to a rooted version of L with knox 0x0, you need to make sure you downgrade to a 4.4 firmware supported by towelroot... (Like ANE2)...
REGARDS.
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hi again ,will knox stay at 0x0 when i flash back to 4.4.2,
joecool666 said:
hi again ,will knox stay at 0x0 when i flash back to 4.4.2,
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Yup
Good luck.
aguarello said:
Yup
Good luck.
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thank's again bud,
aguarello said:
There's a method to do this, but you need to go back to KK Rooted... If you have the patience or the interest to do this... ask me for further steps.
Regards.
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Could you tell me how? Including, how to downgrade...
Say i dont care bout knox. Will simply flashing a kitkat FW via odin give me back my kitkat bootloader?? @aguarello
Stiflerlv said:
Could you tell me how? Including, how to downgrade...
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First you need to downgrade to a 4.4.2 firmware supported by towelroot (Like ANE2)
In order to do this, you just need to flash the firmware through PC ODIN, no extra files. Just be sure to make a WIPE DATA/CACHE in recovery before booting after flash. (Disable auto-reboot option in ODIN)
Then root with towelroot (won't trip knox).
Then download the last version of MOBILE ODIN PRO.
When you're done with this, ask me for further steps I'll answer you in a sec, I just don't have time to write full instructions now sorry.
REGARDS.
shohag2018 said:
Say i dont care bout knox. Will simply flashing a kitkat FW via odin give me back my kitkat bootloader?? @aguarello
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Yup, that and WIPE DATA/ CACHE in recovery before booting. (Disable auto-reboot option in ODIN)
REGARDS.
aguarello said:
First you need to downgrade to a 4.4.2 firmware supported by towelroot (Like ANE2)
In order to do this, you just need to flash the firmware through PC ODIN, no extra files. Just be sure to make a WIPE DATA/CACHE in recovery before booting after flash. (Disable auto-reboot option in ODIN)
Then root with towelroot (won't trip knox).
Then download the last version of MOBILE ODIN PRO.
When you're done with this, ask me for further steps I'll answer you in a sec, I just don't have time to write full instructions now sorry.
REGARDS.
Yup, that and WIPE DATA/ CACHE in recovery before booting. (Disable auto-reboot option in ODIN)
REGARDS.
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thanks a lot
Hello,
I have a galaxy s4 on 4.4.2 that I rooted using kingroot a while back. It is a US Cellular SCH-R970. Knox has not been tripped. Under device status it says the phone is custom. This means I cannot update to 5.0.1.
My question is, how would I return the phone to official status without 1. Tripping knox, and 2. Keeping all of my data. Also, do you know if I can root with kingroot once I get on 5.0.1.
Baseband is R970TYUFNK1.
Thank You!
Hi,
Flash a proper complete stock firmware via ODIN. Firmware for R970TYUFNK1 is R970TYUFNK1 (itself).
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krasCGQ said:
Hi,
Flash a proper complete stock firmware via ODIN. Firmware for R970TYUFNK1 is R970TYUFNK1 (itself).
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Would you happen to know where I can find a download for that? Also wouldn't flashing that delete everything?
Thanks for all the help!
BeastMode6 said:
Would you happen to know where I can find a download for that? Also wouldn't flashing that delete everything?
Thanks for all the help!
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SamMobile, Samsung Updates, or via SamFirm app. I usually rely on SamFirm.
Edit: As long as Re-partition and NAND Erase All is unticked on Odin, it should be fine.
PS Note: You can install newer firmware over your current firmware via Odin, too.
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krasCGQ said:
SamMobile, Samsung Updates, or via SamFirm app. I usually rely on SamFirm.
PS Note: You can install newer firmware over your current firmware via Odin, too.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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This won't delete anything on my phone though, right?
BeastMode6 said:
This won't delete anything on my phone though, right?
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It would be wise to backup and wipe data before flashing. Otherwise you might encounter problems.
And do not use kingoroot to root lollipop. It used to not work or cause problems. Use cf autoroot method, if your device is supported.
GDReaper said:
It would be wise to backup and wipe data before flashing. Otherwise you might encounter problems.
And do not use kingoroot to root lollipop. It used to not work or cause problems. Use cf autoroot method, if your device is supported.
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Problem is cf auto root trips knox.
If I flash R970TYUgoh2 would I keep knox at 0x0 and all of my apps? Then I can root with kingroot.
BeastMode6 said:
Problem is cf auto root trips knox.
If I flash R970TYUgoh2 would I keep knox at 0x0 and all of my apps? Then I can root with kingroot.
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Yes, but backup is mandatory. About Kingroot, see again previous post.
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BeastMode6 said:
Problem is cf auto root trips knox.
If I flash R970TYUgoh2 would I keep knox at 0x0 and all of my apps? Then I can root with kingroot.
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Having knox triggered is just a bunch of crap from Samsung to scare you. Unless you actually use knox. Or if you are afraid from losing your warranty. Which is also crap, because, whilst reading the warranty file, I saw that it won't cover water damage, it won't cover a broken screen and a bunch of other stuff. The only thing it covers is actual hardware failure. And if the phone is new, that's pretty unlikely. Even if it does fail, Samsung has no way to see if knox has been triggered until they change your hardware and are able to boot up the phone. At that point they can't refuse to take it into warranty service anymore.
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Having knox triggered is just a bunch of crap from Samsung to scare you. Unless you actually use knox. Or if you are afraid from losing your warranty. Which is also crap, because, whilst reading the warranty file, I saw that it won't cover water damage, it won't cover a broken screen and a bunch of other stuff. The only thing it covers is actual hardware failure. And if the phone is new, that's pretty unlikely. Even if it does fail, Samsung has no way to see if knox has been triggered until they change your hardware and are able to boot up the phone. At that point they can't refuse to take it into warranty service anymore.
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Wow, that warranty is a load of ****. Also the phone is over a year old so I'd doubt it's still under warranty anyway.
What would you recommend to make a backup? I don't have fast Internet at all (300 kbps down), so I think a local backup would be more efficient.
Thanks for all the help! Have a good Christmas!
BeastMode6 said:
Wow, that warranty is a load of ****. Also the phone is over a year old so I'd doubt it's still under warranty anyway.
What would you recommend to make a backup? I don't have fast Internet at all (300 kbps down), so I think a local backup would be more efficient.
Thanks for all the help! Have a good Christmas!
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Since it is rooted I suggest titanium backup to backup apps and data.
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Since it is rooted I suggest titanium backup to backup apps and data.
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OK I flashed 5.0.1 successfully, all my data carried over. Now I need to root. Do you know where I can download the cf autoroot files for jflteusc or sch-r970 on 5.0.1?
There is a cf auto root thread in the general section. Or you could simply google "cf auto root s4".
Make sure to read the thread.
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There is a cf auto root thread in the general section. Or you could simply google "cf auto root s4".
Make sure to read the thread.
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I got it, now on 5.0.1 rooted. Would it be safe to install cwm via odin?
BeastMode6 said:
I got it, now on 5.0.1 rooted. Would it be safe to install cwm via odin?
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cwm is outdated. Use twrp. And yes, you can install it via odin or other methods.
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cwm is outdated. Use twrp. And yes, you can install it via odin or other methods.
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OK I have that installed now. I'm looking for some new roms and found that there are practically none for the sch-r970. Could I just use roms for the gt i9505 (jflte) or would this not work at all? I'm looking for a 6.0 rom.
JDCTeam AOSP has your device model on the support list. They have Lollipop and Marshmallow.
But you should be able to use other GT-I9505 roms too.
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JDCTeam AOSP has your device model on the support list. They have Lollipop and Marshmallow.
But you should be able to use other GT-I9505 roms too.
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Under their downloads section they have 2 untagged files (doesn't say GSM or cmda) and one GSM (won't work). Will one of the untagged roms work?
BeastMode6 said:
Under their downloads section they have 2 untagged files (doesn't say GSM or cmda) and one GSM (won't work). Will one of the untagged roms work?
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Marshmallow roms have been split into gsm and cmda, due to changes in the radio. You have a cmda device.
The initial build of aosp marshmallow was for both cmda and gms devices. The newest build (the december 24th build) is split into two. Gsm version has been released but cmda version needs more work.
So you will have to download the 6th december build which was unified. Or the lollipop builds.
Lollipop builds have a different thread and a different link.