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KitKat Firmware Link

:good:Yay (XT926 only):good:
So the original link requires: Android 4.1.2 Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US (link:http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=5&file=68)
Original article says to sideload with stock recovery:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/ota-captured-kitkat-soak-test-now-live-for-the-droid-razr-hd/
Update Post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52547523&postcount=88&nocache=1
Here's how to flash from Stock Recovery
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/07/download-official-droid-razr-jelly-bean-update-98-72-16-for-those-on-ice-cream-sandwich-6-16-211/comment-page-1/
I'll upload the file for 9.30.1-4.1.2 to 4.4.2 and link when it's uploaded to another ENGLISH host
*thanks zachariahpope for link
RSD Lite 5.6 http://d-h.st/QKe

smokenbiskits said:
:good:Yay (XT926 only):good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52547523&postcount=88&nocache=1
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I would be very careful with this. Please do some research before flashing.. there has been some reports of soft-bricking. The file will not flash with TWRP or CMW and needs the stock recovery. Also, you will need to do some extra work to get a custom recovery working and root.

sunkim50 said:
I would be very careful with this. Please do some research before flashing.. there has been some reports of soft-bricking. The file will not flash with TWRP or CMW and needs the stock recovery. Also, you will need to do some extra work to get a custom recovery working and root.
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updated to show the original article and a how to sideload with stock recovery

smokenbiskits said:
:good:Yay (XT926 only):good:
Original article says to sideload with stock recovery:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/ota-captured-kitkat-soak-test-now-live-for-the-droid-razr-hd/
Update Post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52547523&postcount=88&nocache=1
Here's how to flash from Stock Recovery
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/07/download-official-droid-razr-jelly-bean-update-98-72-16-for-those-on-ice-cream-sandwich-6-16-211/comment-page-1/
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Ohai, thanks for linking to my article. I've written a follow-up, complete with today's OTA, as well as how to apply it via stock, unrooted, and official firmware running stock recovery.

Nice so can we get a bootloader unlock please
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk

smokenbiskits said:
Nice so can we get a bootloader unlock please
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk
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I am pretty certain that ship has sailed. Moto caught on to the exploit before and fixed it with an update, and KK is much more secure than any prior software. I highly doubt another exploit is going to be found.

For all my 9.30.1 people, I love you guys too.http://pan.baidu.com/s/1eQimdea
Enjoy that official KK ota for 9.30.1 over that slow ass chinese server and stop trying to get the 9.18.94 to work.

zachariahpope said:
For all my 9.30.1 people, I love you guys too.
Enjoy that official KK ota for 9.30.1 over that slow ass chinese server and stop trying to get the 9.18.94 to work.
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Has anybody with stock, unrooted 9.30.1 actually used the file in this link? I'm getting a bit impatient waiting for the OTA. LOL
EDIT:LOL I had to remove the link from my quote because I have less than 10 posts.

[Q] Help rooting NK2

Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...

rmanaka said:
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
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Its been out about a day I believe... Hopefully we'll still be able to root this one using the same methods from before. You can try if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348

BigBot96 said:
Its been out about a day I believe... Hopefully we'll still be able to root this one using the same methods from before. You can try if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348
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Thanks, saw that, but I think I would need the NK2 kernel as the last step?

rmanaka said:
Thanks, saw that, but I think I would need the NK2 kernel as the last step?
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Or any other kernel, unless you really want NK2 for some reason.

rmanaka said:
Thanks, saw that, but I think I would need the NK2 kernel as the last step?
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If the bootloader has not been incremented, we'll be able to regain root on NK2 once there's an ODIN flashable NK2 kernel. So basically, I don't believe it's possible just yet.

rmanaka said:
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
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The new kernel is here if you want to try.

rmanaka said:
Anybody rooted NK2? My Galaxy S4 Developers Edition phone was stolen on a recent airplane flight (fell asleep and when I deplaned the phone was missing) . Assurion couldn't replace the phone so they sent me a new S5, but it came with NK2 installed. Waiting for a Nexus 6 to purchase...
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Garret_top said:
I just used it and it works
Thanks again I followed your guide my first time around. You da man
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Here you go guys: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95857557620393842
Just follow my previous guide from before (linked below) and at step #6 just use the NK2 kernel (linked above) instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55347753&postcount=19
Let me know if it works.
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^^^^^^^

Towelroot blocked everywhere...
kprice8 said:
^^^^^^^
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Everytime I try to download towelroot (both on my computer and on my GS5), the .apk is blocked as a virus package.
The S5 really doesn't like the website for towelroot, and google searches for the apk also get blocked by Symantec. Has this apk been compromised or has it contained a Trojan all along?
Any thoughts or suggestions?

rmanaka said:
Everytime I try to download towelroot (both on my computer and on my GS5), the .apk is blocked as a virus package.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Download it to your computer, tether to computer, and place it on the SD card.
Disable the anti-virus on your PC first....

kprice8 said:
Download it to your computer, tether to computer, and place it on the SD card.
Disable the anti-virus on your PC first....
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Wow, even Dropbox kills the file...
After I disabled my antivirus (Symantec) and tried to restore the file, I get security errors ALL OVER THE PLACE on my desktop computer.
*** UPDATE ***
Well, I was able to get tr.apk onto my SDcard and then successfully obtain root!
I don't know what the issue is with towelroot, but my clock on my desktop was reset and the internet time server could not correctly rsynch the time; I had to manually reset the time.
It's pretty scary when this happens...I don't know if it is a false positive Trojan detection or what, but I sure hope somebody more knowledgeable has reverse engineered the tr.apk and validated that it is safe!
OH Well, thanks everybody. Keeping fingers crossed!!!
I Can't wait to get a fully unlocked Nexus 6 (and hopefully prevent VZ from locking it like they try with the Developers Edition devices)!!! Maybe its time to switch carriers.

Misterxtc said:
The new kernel is here if you want to try.
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Took NK2 update this morning. Attempted to go back to NCG firware, in order to use "towelroot" to reroot. Using Odin. It failed on 3 attemps. Unless I did something wrong.

dshu said:
Took NK2 update this morning. Attempted to go back to NCG firware, in order to use "towelroot" to reroot. Using Odin. It failed on 3 attemps. Unless I did something wrong.
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Try the files and kernels I have here. I know they work.

Misterxtc said:
Try the files and kernels I have here. I know they work.
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Thank you, tried your files. still cannot not go back to a previous firmware NCG, just says it fails.

dshu said:
Thank you, tried your files. still cannot not go back to a previous firmware NCG, just says it fails.
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One more shot if you haven't tried already. Flash the full NCG tar from here to see if you can at least get root back and then flash the NI2 firmware. If that works install a NI2 stock or custom ROM.

Misterxtc said:
One more shot if you haven't tried already. Flash the full NCG tar from here to see if you can at least get root back and then flash the NI2 firmware. If that works install a NI2 stock or custom ROM.
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Also make sure that you have checked the MD5 hash of your downloads. I have had failed ODINs from a corrupt download.

Misterxtc said:
One more shot if you haven't tried already. Flash the full NCG tar from here to see if you can at least get root back and then flash the NI2 firmware. If that works install a NI2 stock or custom ROM.
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Just tried it, no go....I guess NK2 has closed off our root procedure.. Thank you for all the help.

dshu said:
Just tried it, no go....I guess NK2 has closed off our root procedure.. Thank you for all the help.
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Bummer. I might have got it wrong but there are a few saying it can be done. According to this post you need to flash NE9 first. Flash the NK2 kernel at the end instead of NI2 if you want NK2. Hopefully that works.

It worked for me...
dshu said:
Just tried it, no go....I guess NK2 has closed off our root procedure.. Thank you for all the help.
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Not true...I was able to root a brand new GS5 NK2 using the described procedure (with hesitation from downloading Towelroot). If ODIN is failing it means something is wrong with your flashing procedure. Try another computer/cable and make sure that whatever you are using has the Samsung USB drivers installed.
For reference I used ODIN v. 3.0.7 instead of the latest version.

Misterxtc said:
Bummer. I might have got it wrong but there are a few saying it can be done. According to this post you need to flash NE9 first. Flash the NK2 kernel at the end instead of NI2 if you want NK2. Hopefully that works.
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Oh, ok I will try to flash NE9 instead of NCG...Thank you

Misterxtc said:
Try the files and kernels I have here. I know they work.
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Discovered why I could not Odin the firmware, that people tried to assist me. Well wish I could come up with a complicated reason why it was not working, but my own fault,
I never put phone in "download" mode. That's why it was failing. It worked now. Thanks all that helped me..

[GUIDE] Root I257 At&t 4.4.2!!!!!

Yes I257 att already rooted, My build is I257UCU2BNG4
1- Download KingoApp from Here and try to root first time, then reboot and you will see a custom label on screen, then try to root again.
2- If custom label did no appear try KingRoot from Here same process as first step
uploaded a full nandroid backup, Compressed for better downloading and uncompressed, a full dump odin flashable made by efs pro
Avoid supersu if you don't want SELinux Bite you

Just in Case
Mine

@Dees_Troy @Chainfire we need your help here

Worked perfect. Just bought this phone for my father in law. Root option worked like a charm

jshredz said:
Worked perfect. Just bought this phone for my father in law. Root option worked like a charm
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the fun has just begun

KingRoot worked fine on my GT-I9192 (S4 Mini Duos) 4.4.2. KingoRoot failed to root.

Like an idiot i Just tried to flash twrp with using flashfire. Now I'm stuck in download mode. What do i need to recover this phone since i cant flash with odin cause of yhe locked bootloader?? Please help...
Nevermind all i had to do was hold the vol + power button and it removed the custom recovery install and i was able to boot normally.

bootloop
I got bootloop trying some xposed framework, all I had to do was uninstall xposed and try modules one by one

jshredz said:
Like an idiot i Just tried to flash twrp with using flashfire. Now I'm stuck in download mode. What do i need to recover this phone since i cant flash with odin cause of yhe locked bootloader?? Please help...
Nevermind all i had to do was hold the vol + power button and it removed the custom recovery install and i was able to boot normally.
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There is a odin flashable backup on my mega folder

juancollado2003 said:
There is a odin flashable backup on my mega folder
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Do i need a special link for that folder? Didn't find it in your threads

jshredz said:
Do i need a special link for that folder? Didn't find it in your threads
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click on "uploaded" a full backup

juancollado2003 said:
click on "uploaded" a full backup
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Awesome man. Don't know how i missed that.
So it's safestrap the only way to go for this phone?
Wanted to install something with a full language pack for my father in law.
Maybe Russian or Romanian.
Installed a language enabler app but it didn't change the language for any of the settings or phone navigation.
juancollado2003 said:
click on "uploaded" a full backup
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jshredz said:
Awesome man. Don't know how i missed that.
So it's safestrap the only way to go for this phone?
Wanted to install something with a full language pack for my father in law.
Maybe Russian or Romanian.
Installed a language enabler app but it didn't change the language for any of the settings or phone navigation.
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Try and give feedback

Now that i have the b back up files. Maybe he'll let me keep playing with the phone. It's a nice lttle phone. Much better than the s3 snd s3 mini

FINALLY we have ROOT access on the At&t Samsung S4 Mini! Unfortunately wifi hotspot still doesn't work, I have tried about 10 different solutions and FINALLY this one worked for me like a charm:
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...n-rooted-android-att-t-mobile-sprint-verizon/
Screw the companies trying to double charge us on data we already pay for! I hope this post helps a lot of customers enjoy their data freedoms like the rest of the world=)

newaje said:
FINALLY we have ROOT access on the At&t Samsung S4 Mini! Unfortunately wifi hotspot still doesn't work, I have tried about 10 different solutions and FINALLY this one worked for me like a charm:
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...n-rooted-android-att-t-mobile-sprint-verizon/
Screw the companies trying to double charge us on data we already pay for! I hope this post helps a lot of customers enjoy their data freedoms like the rest of the world=)
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Android Wifi Tether works with busybox

gladson1976 said:
KingRoot worked fine on my GT-I9192 (S4 Mini Duos) 4.4.2. KingoRoot failed to root.
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@gladson1976,
R u able to root the latest firmware released in July for India.

sumansur2008 said:
@gladson1976,
R u able to root the latest firmware released in July for India.
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I had rooted the I9192DDUCNL1 firmware available for India with KingRoot. Not sure about I9192DDUCOF2.

To all who managed to root this phone, did anyone manage to flash anything on it (custom recovery, custom ROM) or are you still running the stock firmware?
To anyone using safestrap, how is that working out, regarding speed, stability etc?
Sorry if off-topic here.

kingo root dont full root, can you update binarys?

Galaxy Grand prime SM-G530F reboot after root

I'm new to rooting, and have rooted my phone using KingoRoot from my P.C.
It works fine, but when I reboot, it reboots into recovery mode which then allows me to reboot normally.
I surfed some of the forums to find a solution to this and found a common answer which I tried.
1) Factory reset
2) Wipe partition/cache
3) Reboot
This I did, but it has not resolved the issue.
Android 4.4.4
Build KTU84P.G530FXXu1AOE2
Kernel 3.10.28-599907 [email protected] #1
I have now done this twice to ascertain that the issue has not been fixed and am loath to carry on lest I brick the phone - of course, there is the other reason, setting it up from new every time is a real drag.......

Use flashify flash kernal back to stock one after root

Flashify ?
C4nDd0day said:
Use flashify flash kernal back to stock one after root
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Thanks for your response, I'll have a look at flashify, will it unroot the phone?
O.K. Had a look, have installed, will look for some tutorials before I use it !
I cannot find a download link for the correct build number and even when I go to download by country/carrier it is not listed.
TWRP has no listing for it, and neither does CWM. PHILZ just doesn't go there...
I suspect that it is already somewhere on the phone since it is "stock" but after having looked, I am unable to find it.
Any suggestions ?

I might can upload mine kernal, but it's 5.1.1, if you want to use my kernal you have to upgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop. If you want to do that pls let me know I will teach you how to.

Yes, Lollipop will be fine !
C4nDd0day said:
I might can upload mine kernal, but it's 5.1.1, if you want to use my kernal you have to upgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop. If you want to do that pls let me know I will teach you how to.
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Is yours for a galaxy grand prime?

of course man

cool
C4nDd0day said:
of course man
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Them please teach me !

Rusty1963 said:
Them please teach me !
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Download and install Kies3,Trun phone into download mode, and use kies update your phone to 5.1.1, then download kingroot and flashify, use kingroot to root, DO NOT REBOOT after root, use flashify flash kernal to stock one.Then enjoy.

I think you misread my first post
C4nDd0day said:
Download and install Kies3,Trun phone into download mode, and use kies update your phone to 5.1.1, then download kingroot and flashify, use kingroot to root, DO NOT REBOOT after root, use flashify flash kernal to stock one.Then enjoy.
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Thanks for your response !
My phone is already rooted and has been rebooted a few times since then.
So, what now ?
So, I downloaded samsung Kies 3.2 (latest) and connected the phone, no problem there.
When I click initialise upgrade, Kies stops responding.
Downloaded Kies 3.1 - same thing.
According to Samsung update, there is no upgrade for my phone to 5.1.1. Are you sure that this is possible. You said that you would teach me, but you have really not told me anything !
Next ?

Rusty1963 said:
Thanks for your response !
My phone is already rooted and has been rebooted a few times since then.
So, what now ?
So, I downloaded samsung Kies 3.2 (latest) and connected the phone, no problem there.
When I click initialise upgrade, Kies stops responding.
Downloaded Kies 3.1 - same thing.
According to Samsung update, there is no upgrade for my phone to 5.1.1. Are you sure that this is possible. You said that you would teach me, but you have really not told me anything !
Next ?
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First, the grand prime is able to update to 5.1.1 lolipop, I'm sure because mine is on 5.1.1. Go to Settings -> About phone, on the top you can see a option to update your phone. After update your phone go download kingroot and flashify. After you root your phone , use flashify to flash the kernal back to stock one. I will upload stock kernal soon.

There is no Samsung upgrade for the grand prime SM-G530F
C4nDd0day said:
First, the grand prime is able to update to 5.1.1 lolipop, I'm sure because mine is on 5.1.1. Go to Settings -> About phone, on the top you can see a option to update your phone. After update your phone go download kingroot and flashify. After you root your phone , use flashify to flash the kernal back to stock one. I will upload stock kernal soon.
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I have looked for it and not found it. There are some galaxy prime phones that do (G531F does)
I just want to keep my phone rooted as it is, and sort out the boot issue.
If you can't help with this, thanks for trying !

Rusty1963 said:
I have looked for it and not found it. There are some galaxy prime phones that do (G531F does)
I just want to keep my phone rooted as it is, and sort out the boot issue.
If you can't help with this, thanks for trying !
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Have you reboot yet? If you do and still works fine that's means you are good.

Problem is resolved !
I have resolved the issue myself.
It appears as if all I needed to do was remove the battery for a short period of time.
The phone now boots correctly and I have not lost my root access !

How Can I Root J500F (2015) ?

Hello guys, i have a problem. My phone is j500F 2015. I can't root this phone. When ı try root I'm getting this an error ''rcovery is not seandroid enforcing''. I need true root.zip and twrp current version. Please help me.

Or use the search
(Tutorial) Upgrade J5 (2015) to 6.0 and Downgrade to 5.1.1 + Rooting

American_Jesus said:
Or use the search
(Tutorial) Upgrade J5 (2015) to 6.0 and Downgrade to 5.1.1 + Rooting
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Thanks for reply. İs this for j500F 2015?

Nevarress said:
Thanks for reply. İs this for j500F 2015?
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Read the thread name one more time, you will find out.

American_Jesus said:
Read the thread name one more time, you will find out.
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Okey i found it. Thanks again.

@American_Jesus Sorry for this. I can't do twrp. When i download twrp via odin, phone is turn back old cwm. What's wrong? Can you help me?

Nevarress said:
@American_Jesus Sorry for this. I can't do twrp. When i download twrp via odin, phone is turn back old cwm. What's wrong? Can you help me?
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You just need to follow the Install Instructions on respective threads to your Android version.
[RECOVERY][T.W.R.P-3.0.2.0]Samsung Galaxy J5 [Android 5.1.1]
[RECOVERY] [TWRP-3.0.2-0] Samsung Galaxy J5 [MM][Android 6.0.1]
Use this Odin https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=95375
You can follow this video to see how to install TWRP (ONLY)
Follow only the video instructions to install TWRP, do not use any other links or files
PS: most of the custom ROMs uses Lollypop firmware, i suggest to downgrade to Lollypop before install any custom ROM

Nevarress said:
Hello guys, i have a problem. My phone is j500F 2015. I can't root this phone. When ı try root I'm getting this an error ''rcovery is not seandroid enforcing''. I need true root.zip and twrp current version. Please help me.
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Don't follow instructions here,i mean, it is easier for you to go on youtube and watch how. That is how i rooted, trype on youtube how to root galaxy j5 2015, and first video that comes in search that is it, just don't forget to enable OEM unlock.
Video:

Nevarress said:
@American_Jesus Sorry for this. I can't do twrp. When i download twrp via odin, phone is turn back old cwm. What's wrong? Can you help me?
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Well you must READ carefully, your problem has solution. Don't forget when flashing twrp to uncheck auto reboot option from Odin, so after twrp flash with Odin you push out battery for 5 sec. and power on with buttons combo into recovery and twrp will ask you if you want to make this changes permanent, just swipe and you're done.?☺?

Taivotat2 said:
Well you must READ carefully, your problem has solution. Don't forget when flashing twrp to uncheck auto reboot option from Odin, so after twrp flash with Odin you push out battery for 5 sec. and power on with buttons combo into recovery and twrp will ask you if you want to make this changes permanent, just swipe and you're done.?☺?
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There's no need to pull battery out, you reboot by press and hold Volume down+Power
Then quickly press Volume Up+Home+power to go to recover

American_Jesus said:
There's no need to pull battery out, you reboot by press and hold Volume down+Power
Then quickly press Volume Up+Home+power to go to recover
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Yes sir, forgot this ty ☺??

Taivotat2 said:
Well you must READ carefully, your problem has solution. Don't forget when flashing twrp to uncheck auto reboot option from Odin, so after twrp flash with Odin you push out battery for 5 sec. and power on with buttons combo into recovery and twrp will ask you if you want to make this changes permanent, just swipe and you're done.?☺?
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Thanks for help. I rooted my phone. However, i have a new problem. When i reboot my phone i'm getting set warrently kernel error on the left up screen. So it does not matter my phone is working.
American_Jesus said:
There's no need to pull battery out, you reboot by press and hold Volume down+Power
Then quickly press Volume Up+Home+power to go to recover
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You are right. Thanks for help. My phone is rooted now.

Nevarress said:
Thanks for help. I rooted my phone. However, i have a new problem. When i reboot my phone i'm getting set warrently kernel error on the left up screen. So it does not matter my phone is working.
You are right. Thanks for help. My phone is rooted now.
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Dont worry about it it just shows you that you have "messed" with device. Its the same for us too. It shows the state of your phone after "modding" it. Regards and now happy flashing for you!!! ?☺

@Taivotat2 hi, again me. Can i flash rom to my phone now? İf you use already a rom,
Which rom do you recommend?

Nevarress said:
@Taivotat2 hi, again me. Can i flash rom to my phone now? İf you use already a rom,
Which rom do you recommend?
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Go here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5
Its everything you should know about our device, pay attention your model j500f. And important you know the TWRP youre using, it differs when youre are with lollipop and marshmallow. I will suppose that youre on Marshmallow right now, so there are ROMs you can flash straight through twrp. If you wish to try Nougat ROMs, better downgrade as American Jesus States above. Remember to READ carefully, as many of your questions has been answered before. I prefer stable roms, less bugs than newer ones. Try first a ROM without downgrading like CM13 port by Zonik, or stock based ones, just to get confident on your skills, after this you can test downgrading, to taste the latest Nougat and others non-nougat roms that relies on Lollipop firmware. Take your time to first learn and know your device specs and you'll be fine. Hope this help you ???

Taivotat2 said:
Go here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5
Its everything you should know about our device, pay attention your model j500f. And important you know the TWRP youre using, it differs when youre are with lollipop and marshmallow. I will suppose that youre on Marshmallow right now, so there are ROMs you can flash straight through twrp. If you wish to try Nougat ROMs, better downgrade as American Jesus States above. Remember to READ carefully, as many of your questions has been answered before. I prefer stable roms, less bugs than newer ones. Try first a ROM without downgrading like CM13 port by Zonik, or stock based ones, just to get confident on your skills, after this you can test downgrading, to taste the latest Nougat and others non-nougat roms that relies on Lollipop firmware. Take your time to first learn and know your device specs and you'll be fine. Hope this help you ??
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What u say about this rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v3-2-galaxy-j5-t3569913

Nevarress said:
What u say about this rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v3-2-galaxy-j5-t3569913
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This one? I think its the better by now of Nougat roms. Im currently using it ?
Go here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/how-to/6-0-1-5-1-1-bootloader-modem-j500xx-t3566801
You will use Odin to flash ONLY bootloader, if you flash modem you can loose your WiFi.
As youre in Marshmallow you will pick the Lollipop bootloader. You must pick the TWRP of Lollipop too to avoid incompatibilities with the changed bootloader . You follow the instructions sequencially First flash lollipop bootloader and without leave Odin you flash the Lollipop TWRP. American Jesus show you the thread above. And voil

And youre done and ready to flash the ROM ????

Taivotat2 said:
And youre done and ready to flash the ROM
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Thanks for everything. But ı dont understand this steps. Can you write like that; step1: step2: step:3
Also, do I need to reinstall the original software (5.1.1)?

Taivotat2 said:
Go here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/how-to/6-0-1-5-1-1-bootloader-modem-j500xx-t3566801
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First step