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Nope Sorry.
Janek566 said:
Nope Sorry.
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ok
then is it possible to unlock for free without root?
I just got a new SGSII and I don't want to have a big yellow exclamation mark my current one has
Then buy a £2 MicroUSB "jig" from eBay - that will clear it.
what do you mean "unlock without root?"
also there is a solution to exclamation mark if you flash custom kernels.
viper98 said:
ok
then is it possible to unlock for free without root?
I just got a new SGSII and I don't want to have a big yellow exclamation mark my current one has
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No you need root.
Flash CF root, then flash back your stock kernel, you will still have root but without the yellow warning triangle.
veyka said:
No you need root.
Flash CF root, then flash back your stock kernel, you will still have root but without the yellow warning triangle.
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how to I backup my stock kernel?
No need to, just make a note of what kernel you're using, then download it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
1. It is not possible to root without flashing kernal
But you can update firmware to newest one via ODIN
2. You can unlock without rooting... Its called paying for the unlock code
Free is only through rooting
3. And why have you got another one if you already have a SGS2 ??????
Is that you are hooked on to rooting and bricking
tfn said:
1. It is not possible to root without flashing kernal
But you can update firmware to newest one via ODIN
2. You can unlock without rooting... Its called paying for the unlock code
Free is only through rooting
3. And why have you got another one if you already have a SGS2 ??????
Is that you are hooked on to rooting and bricking
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The screen was driving me crazy
the blue tint on it was so bad at off angle viewing
this one is much MUCH better
check out the difference
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I consider myself to be a bit of a videophile so having this was just eating away at my soul
You do know that updates fixed a bunch of colour temp issues right?
seshmaru said:
You do know that updates fixed a bunch of colour temp issues right?
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this isn't a color temp issue
it's the coating on the screen
ok so I flashed XKWDD_insecure through Odin
that went fine
but now when I'm trying to root with super 1 click it keeps locking up at step #5
anyone know what's going wrong?
Just flash CF-Root kernel and you're done.
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If you gotten a new SGS2, should that not have come with the latest firmware version of that phone, in such a case, would rooting with CF-root not be better?
MS. said:
Just flash CF-Root kernel and you're done.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
how do I know which file to get?
viper98 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
how do I know which file to get?
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go to applications > settings > phone information
and note down the kernel version. (look at the KE, KF1/2/3 etc)
and compare that to the ones in that topic. Pick the one that is like it, or almost like it.
Here is the full Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Syrellaris said:
go to applications > settings > phone information
and note down the kernel version.
and compare that to the ones in that topic. Pick the one that is like it, or almost like it.
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but since I've already changed the kernel thru odin wont that information already be skewed?
Well if you didn't note down your stock kernel and flashed a completely different one into it, then you have a problem. Im still very much new to android systems and XDA. (i registed today, but I lurked and read and researched for several days)
But, I think you can just grab one of the latest ones but I think some more experienced users here can give you a better answer on that matter.
Syrellaris said:
Well if you didn't note down your stock kernel and flashed a completely different one into it, then you have a problem. Im still very much new to android systems and XDA. (i registed today, but I lurked and read and researched for several days)
But, I think you can just grab one of the latest ones but I think some more experienced users here can give you a better answer on that matter.
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heh I think I got it working
thanks for the help guys
I just downloaded the first file on the list
flashed it and it gave me superuser access
then I got Galaxy_S Unlock and it successfully unlocked my phone
Hi there,
I got the N10 and I have run out of space already, so I bought a OTG cable and a 256GB USB stick, so I can load all the music and movies I need on the drive.
So I connect everything and no luck, so I try and std. 8GB stick and same issue.
Then I start reading and find that the best solution for me is probably Stickmount, or something similar, but I need to root my device to use it.
So here is my question:
I am happy to have the stock N10 SW installed and do not really need to load custom ROMs.
I would like to receive future std. OTA updates
So how do I root my device and maintain the requisites above. I have never rooted a device and do not know much about the process, so I would really appreciate detailed info/step-by-step info... I have access to a PC, but use a mac, so is there a SW solution for mac to root?
Ps. what are the downsides of rooting, if done as I requested? and What are the typical Nuub mistakes?
Many thanks,
Nick
You can use an app called Nexus Media Importer to mount an external USB drive without root.
Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003938.
This gives you root without unlocking and OTA should works.
Don't bother part that unlock is necessary - is not (for me and others is not - you must try by yourself).
For drivers use Universal Naked one.
Good luck!
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Just kidding.
It's very easy to both root and unlock. You also open up a whole other side of apps that aren't available to you on stock
Good luck :beer:
Just kidding.
It's very easy to both root and unlock. You also open up a whole other side of apps that aren't available to you on stock
Good luck :beer:[/QUOTE]
Awesome... Love it... thanks for sharing..
Please can you let me know what I am missing not rooting it? Is there a good write up somewhere?
Many thanks,
Nick
OK, I followed the thread and rooted my gn10.. I also downloaded an app that let's me lock and unlock my boot loader without wiping the device...
If I still want to get the ota updates, what do I need to do/what mode do I need to leave it in to make sure I get them? Locked or unlocked? And will it be an issue the my device is rooted?
Also, what is the latest gn10 ROM available? I have 4.2.1. Is it worth upgrading and if so, which is the best ROM out there and how do I find it and install it?
Many thanks for all your help!
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 2
nickywaldo said:
OK, I followed the thread and rooted my gn10.. I also downloaded an app that let's me lock and unlock my boot loader without wiping the device...
If I still want to get the ota updates, what do I need to do/what mode do I need to leave it in to make sure I get them? Locked or unlocked? And will it be an issue the my device is rooted?
Also, what is the latest gn10 ROM available? I have 4.2.1. Is it worth upgrading and if so, which is the best ROM out there and how do I find it and install it?
Many thanks for all your help!
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 2
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To receive the OTA updates you don't have to do anything except check when they're available! 4.2.2 is the latest, within you may want to check if it's available.
Rooting simply lets you access the root of the device, it won't stop updates or anything similar. If you update to 4.2.2 OTA you may lose root, you can easily get it back by using the same instructions as you followed to root it in the first place, or use the toolkit. Or you might not lose it, and either way it's no big deal, you can always check to see if you have it anyway.
Custom roms are more daunting but they're really not that hard, if you feel up to the task you will have to make sure you have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed, then it's just a case of wiping the device and installing it. There are loads of videos on YouTube that can help you do it, and and countless threads on here. Paranoid android is my favourite, if you install a custom rom kiss OTA updates goodbye, when a new version is released it usually comes with all the updates. :laugh:
Question directed at OP: Where/which OTG cable did you get? I'm considering one so I can hook into my external media HDD.
Hi All,
In the past I successfully rooted, S-OFF and installed custom ROMs in my previous phones (HTC Desire, Galaxy 2 & 4 if not mistaken) with the help of this forum, thanks all!
Since last summer I have a Galaxy 5 (I changed homes and Verizon is the only carrier that provides reliable service in my area, so I had to "upgrade" (sarcasm) from my Galaxy 4)
Now I want to root and (if recommended) S-OFF my phone following the instruction provided here, but before starting I want to know what are the minimum requirements (if any!) in terms of Kernel, Build Number, KNOX version... etc to succeed.
I'm attaching screenshots showing the info displayed under the "About phone" menu
If someone that had gone through this process wants to share his/her own experience, please do it. It was quite a long time ago since the last time I embarked in those tasks, so please be as explicit as possible
Thanks in advance for your support.
Pegaso1
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S-off is only for HTC devices, so it doesn't apply here. I believe you need to follow the instructions in this guide but start at step 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
landshark68 said:
S-off is only for HTC devices, so it doesn't apply here. I believe you need to follow the instructions in this guide but start at step 4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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Thanks!
I checked that, but it says : "**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**"
Mine is not rooted yet, can you direct me to a post with proven instructions to do that?
Warmest regards!
Pegaso1 said:
Thanks!
I checked that, but it says : "**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**"
Mine is not rooted yet, can you direct me to a post with proven instructions to do that?
Warmest regards!
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Like I said in my previous reply, start with step 4. Read step 4 first and go from there.
Now I got it, you mean point 4 in the notes section!
I'll check that when at home, but I checked the link to download the file and it says "Samsung Galaxy 4"... would it be valid for my phone?
Rgds!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
Pegaso1 said:
Now I got it, you mean point 4 in the notes section!
I'll check that when at home, but I checked the link to download the file and it says "Samsung Galaxy 4"... would it be valid for my phone?
Rgds!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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Oh, yes sorry. Point 4 in the notes. I read that the file is just improperly named. It is the correct file for the galaxy S5.
About ROM file
landshark68 said:
Oh, yes sorry. Point 4 in the notes. I read that the file is just improperly named. It is the correct file for the galaxy S5.
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Hi Again!
In point number 1 of the procedure (1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).), to which ROM does it refer? The procedure ask to download 2 files right before that, both with ROM names on it:
- G900V_OC4_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900V_OC4_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Which one should I place in my device?
Rgds!:good:
I would recommend the one that say stock rooted if you don't plan on theming or using xposed. If you plan on using either of those choose the deodexed one.
Update - Job done!
Just a quick update
I can confirm that the procedure described here worked for my Verizon SG5 under Android 5.0. Thanks to all that made that possible!
I would just comment that in order to disable KNOX, you can follow the procedure posted here
Now I'm working in removing the bloatware of my phone (hopefully without removing any required component to keep the phone working!). Any advise in that sense will be appreciated.
Rgds!
Pegaso
I won an HTC One M9 from sprint. My previous phone was a non-triband L720 Samsung S4.
I'm selling the phone to a friend who will be getting Sprint, but can't yet do it because the closest place around is like 60 miles away!
So in the mean time, he got a straight talk card (CDMA&GSM)
I have found two relevant URLs pertaining to unlocking the phone.
Domestic unlock - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610
And international - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587
Thing is,
A. I'm in good standing with Sprint so I can get it unlocked.
B. Dear god look at those instructions! I can unlock it manually, but dang man! That's scary if I go into a menu and screw things up, or worse, it doesn't unlock and I don't even know which step I messed up on. I've been flashing for years, I'm not a newbie.
I need help with:
A. helping me know which stock from to flash. I came from lollipop.
B. while keeping my recovery if possible. He wants my CM12.1, so I will back it up and then restore it.
C. Do I need to flash any modems/basebands? I'm confused. I have
L720PUGOD2 currently.
So
1. Backup cm12.1
2. flash lollipop stock
3.call Sprint, get UICC unlock
they will domestic unlock it right?
4. Then I can get back to the cm12.1 on my own.
Is that correct? From what I read, CDMA straight talk
So hopefully it's that easy. My buddy want the phone working asap so I would really appreciate an opinion from a pro. Thanks!
bendaman619 said:
I won an HTC One M9 from sprint. My previous phone was a non-triband L720 Samsung S4.
I'm selling the phone to a friend who will be getting Sprint, but can't yet do it because the closest place around is like 60 miles away!
So in the mean time, he got a straight talk card (CDMA&GSM)
I have found two relevant URLs pertaining to unlocking the phone.
Domestic unlock - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610
And international - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587
Thing is,
A. I'm in good standing with Sprint so I can get it unlocked.
B. Dear god look at those instructions! I can unlock it manually, but dang man! That's scary if I go into a menu and screw things up, or worse, it doesn't unlock and I don't even know which step I messed up on. I've been flashing for years, I'm not a newbie.
I need help with:
A. helping me know which stock from to flash. I came from lollipop.
B. while keeping my recovery if possible. He wants my CM12.1, so I will back it up and then restore it.
C. Do I need to flash any modems/basebands? I'm confused. I have
L720PUGOD2 currently.
So
1. Backup cm12.1
2. flash lollipop stock
3.call Sprint, get UICC unlock
they will domestic unlock it right?
4. Then I can get back to the cm12.1 on my own.
Is that correct? From what I read, CDMA straight talk
So hopefully it's that easy. My buddy want the phone working asap so I would really appreciate an opinion from a pro. Thanks!
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Yes, OD2 is the stock Lollipop, actually if you look in the General section there is a domestic unlocked OD2 modem that you can simply flash in Odin.
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bilgerryan said:
Yes, OD2 is the stock Lollipop, actually if you look in the General section there is a domestic unlocked OD2 modem that you can simply flash in Odin.
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K, so I was using a guide that required me to download a self extracting zip that would downgrade me to M919. It just. wouldn't. work. I went through hell to make it work.
downloaded Kies, drivers.... I ended using a different guide that had me downgrade to NG2. with a few lines of ADB, I was unlocked! two days, 20 files later....
Anyways, flashed the Google edition ROM, pimped it out, and everyone is happy. I learned a lot in the process.
How do I delete this thread?
bendaman619 said:
K, so I was using a guide that required me to download a self extracting zip that would downgrade me to M919. It just. wouldn't. work. I went through hell to make it work.
downloaded Kies, drivers.... I ended using a different guide that had me downgrade to NG2. with a few lines of ADB, I was unlocked! two days, 20 files later....
Anyways, flashed the Google edition ROM, pimped it out, and everyone is happy. I learned a lot in the process.
How do I delete this thread?
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You can't, just edit the title to say [Solved] at the beginning or end so if someone else has the same problem they can find the solution.
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I'm downloading a update as I type this, I wonder what it is.
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Got a security update just now G930UUES4AQC1 and G935UUES4AQC1
Which website is this from and what's the date?
Must be a samsung ses
whbisondtr said:
Which website is this from and what's the date?
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Not from a website, he must be a samsung ses or employee.
Any word on a potential release date for nougat? Extremely dissatisfied with Samsungs lack of support with the U variants. Makes me want to avoid Samsung products here on out.
It makes me think that they're waiting to synchronize the S8 and S7u software releases... So perhaps the S7u will get all the S8 features before the carrier versions?
I know the SM-G930VL got Nougat today. No Wi-Fi calling or video call but it did finally get it. It's the Straight Talk unlocked version.
That's pretty pitiful when prepaid carriers get it before unlocked owners...
It's pretty stupid that an UNLOCKED version doesn't have the latest software, so dumb of Samsung to do that.
Also None of the Verizon versions of S7 has the updated firmware too, so far only T-Mobile in the US has 7.0
May be AT&T does too
kamranwpi said:
It's pretty stupid that an UNLOCKED version doesn't have the latest software, so dumb of Samsung to do that.
Also None of the Verizon versions of S7 has the updated firmware too, so far only T-Mobile in the US has 7.0
May be AT&T does too
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All the major carriers have it. Verizon just got it about a week ago.
I bought this thinking 7.0 was on it, and quite disappointed that it's not, and it's not even available.
You can Odin another carriers nougat on the U. I'm using Verizon's until it does cone out.
Do I need to root my phone to do that? or I can just ODIN it?
Any instructions or videos on it, really don't want to root the phone as it decrease the value
whbisondtr said:
You can Odin another carriers nougat on the U. I'm using Verizon's until it does cone out.
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kamranwpi said:
Do I need to root my phone to do that? or I can just ODIN it?
Any instructions or videos on it, really don't want to root the phone as it decrease the value
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No you don't have to root. It's just a simple Odin procedure.
Great
Where do I get the Verizon Rom? And how is your experience so far?
Is it pretty smooth? Any lag and what about the battery life?
kamranwpi said:
Great
Where do I get the Verizon Rom? And how is your experience so far?
Is it pretty smooth? Any lag and what about the battery life?
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someone wrote a guide for root/unroot/returning to stock rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
Hmm, this is going to root the phone, I don't want to root it, as it will decrease it's value. I will wait for another week or two if there is no update to 7.0 I will sell it
jc25 said:
someone wrote a guide for root/unroot/returning to stock rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
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kamranwpi said:
Hmm, this is going to root the phone, I don't want to root it, as it will decrease it's value. I will wait for another week or two if there is no update to 7.0 I will sell it
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what? no, just scroll down (bottom of first post) to where it says "return to stock" and follow the instructions there. you don't have to be rooted to install another official samsung rom. and also fwiw even if you do end up rooting you can always reinstall stock rom without tripping knox (as implied in the tutorial).
kamranwpi said:
Hmm, this is going to root the phone, I don't want to root it, as it will decrease it's value. I will wait for another week or two if there is no update to 7.0 I will sell it
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Just like he said but when you download the Verizon firmware, make sure you use CSC and not the HOME CSC when you flash. Home will keep your data but I'm not sure how it'll react coming from a different carrier.
jc25 said:
what? no, just scroll down (bottom of first post) to where it says "return to stock" and follow the instructions there. you don't have to be rooted to install another official samsung rom. and also fwiw even if you do end up rooting you can always reinstall stock rom without tripping knox (as implied in the tutorial).
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