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Prototype x10 running 007

Hi all, before writing this i spent hours reading through the forums for answers and found this to be on hell of a forum, nice work!
This probably should have gone to the x10 debranding thread so if any mods are here and think that that is a better place for it, please, transfer it.
Anyhu, here's the sit...
So i'm from Croatia, Europe and i got my prototype x10 from Poland. It was really cheap so i didn't complain but i just recently found out that i'm running R1DA007 which probably none of you have. I've had the phone for about 2 months i think and it's been one hell of an adjustment from my old w810i...
The problem is, when i run SEUS it says that there are no updates available. The phone is unlocked and my carrier is Tele2 but i don't think that has anything to do with my problem.
I really have no idea what would happen if i tried to debrand this phone and get the 016 update that way. I'm guessing none of you know the answer as well but some of the experienced users might have an idea of what i'm getting myself into.
The thing is, i don't have any insurance for the phone nor do i have the money to buy a new one so i won't do anything which isn't at least 99% sure to work. There are no guarantees in life so i'm not asking for 100%.
With that update, i'm hoping to get a better software solution for my camera which is excellent in macro shots but sucks big time in landscape shot and such, take a look: img707.imageshack.us/img707/8921/dsc0064nv.jpg
Also, the keyboard just sucks. Hitting "a" or "l" is almost impossible from the first attempt so i tried installing this: xperiax10.net/2010/04/07/installing-the-htc-keyboard-on-the-xperia-x10 - but with little luck. I can now see the HTC_IME mod under locale & text and i click on the check box but still, the original android keyboard remains.
Also the white keyboard was "automatically" replaced by a grey /black one which i liked a lot more that the original white one but then it "automatically" disappeared after i restarted the phone. I couldn't find an option to change the current white one, how do i do that?
I need your help guys, any ideas/comments are welcome. Thanks in advanced.

You can't update your X10 until a flasher for it comes out.

at first i would choose the "repair" option in SEUS.
SEUS will then download your current firmware from the server.
you will need it if you want to try the debrand-option and also when something goes wrong.
PS: does your pre-version still have the front-cam in ?

It won't work. SEUS sends a query to the server with TAC and CDA. If one of them is not found then it doesn't update.

I've a proto and I cant update or repair

boo6 said:
PS: does your pre-version still have the front-cam in ?
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it's exactly the same physically as the new versions, it's just the software that's bugging me...
lollylost100 said:
You can't update your X10 until a flasher for it comes out.
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sorry for my ignorance, flasher for the prototypes or for the regular x10 devicer or it doesn't matter
is a flasher something that has to do with the device being rooted first? so i have to wait for the root and than wait for an application (i presume?) that can
flash my rom?
MCoimbra said:
I've a proto and I cant update or repair
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which version do you have? 007 as well?
PS. i've managed to get HTC_IME mod working so i'm hoping at least my keyboard will be a bit better

MCoimbra said:
I've a proto and I cant update or repair
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can you access the bootloaders or do you still get the permission error?

Yes, you need an application that can flash X10. From what I heard SETool team should have X10 flashing and unlocking soon.

interesting, so i flash it with just the updates or i have to have the whole package?

Astral07 said:
interesting, so i flash it with just the updates or i have to have the whole package?
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Guessing your going to have to do a full flash, but why not when cooked ROMs are about.
Can you see if you can extract the boot.img from your device?

sure, just tell me how do i do that and i'll try
i asked about doing the full flash because then i'll loose all my programs, data etc...i don't loose those when just updating, right?

No point.
1. You can't flash it back
2. I have already given it to Balsat who wanted to test it out

sorry i didn't get this
are you saying that there's no point in doing a full flash or?
edit: i get it now

Astral07 said:
...i don't loose those when just updating, right?
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you'll alway lose it.
just use mybackup and you can save them.
@lollylost100
The problem is, when i run SEUS it says that there are no updates available.
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are you sure that there are no repair-FW's for the proto on the server ? SEUS seems to know the phone ..

ok, thanks
the SEUS app doesn't let me choose anything, when i connect it, that is the only thig that it says, no repair/install options

you need to use the EMMA tool from sony ericsson to update prototypes, you also need to have a working user and pass for it

hm, i don't have it but i might be able to get one
i'll ask the guy who gave me the phone
ps. would that mean that i could update it to 016 or up to as far as prototypes were tested?

You need Emma OA or R&D access.

could you calrify just a little bit please? btw. thank you all, you've been most helpful

it means (if you have access to it) that you could upgrade to any X10 firmware released

We need more LB support.

Hey guys, just a quick thread.
I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?
I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.
Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.
Cheers
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Envious_Data said:
Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
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The best way to support LB is to have a rom version that uses the stock kernel. Hopefully this is what happens moving forward with the release of a sony lollipop update.

Magnetox said:
Hey guys, just a quick thread.
I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?
I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.
Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.
Cheers
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I think I saw from some other threads that the reason why we can't work towards unlocking non-unlockable bootloaders is because we need to break sony encryption or something like that?
I don't know, sorry.

We are at the peak of Locked Bootloader Support.
We cant do anything more unless someone wants to spend so much time to do so.
Cracking sonys bootloader encryption results essentialy in an unlocked bootloader hence thats somewhat pointless
We cant unlock a non unlockable Xperia unless as said the encryption is cracked
And sonys encryption is almost FBI level and it may even vary per Z2
Cm11/12 on locked bootloader is possible but its extremly complicated and setting up a rom like such on LB is complicated too
You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches

Envious_Data said:
You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches
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Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?

Magnetox said:
Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?
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This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this
Its possible via this method.

Envious_Data said:
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This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this
Its possible via this method.
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Best to wait for OTA lollipop update then?
If it were standardized, say if CM11/12 took on the responsibility of releasing a LB rom, would it not make the process easier for everyone else?

Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.
But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.

avercros said:
Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.
But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.
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Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.

Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.

o0 Matt 0o said:
Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
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Yep, you are right.
Mine was a gift, and I'm not totally happy with this phone.

o0 Matt 0o said:
Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
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Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.

Magnetox said:
Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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Your saying it like something can be done about it.
Sorry but a non unlockable bootloader would need some devs as good as the FBI

Magnetox said:
Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.
If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...
I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...

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Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.
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So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?
As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.

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So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?
As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.
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miui is stock based hence why it works on LB
Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.
ptmaniac said:
The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.
If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...
I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...
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Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S
Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.

Envious_Data said:
miui is stock based hence why it works on LB
Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.
Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S
Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.
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Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?
That's what this thread is about.

Magnetox said:
Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?
That's what this thread is about.
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Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried

Envious_Data said:
Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
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Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.
Cheers.

Magnetox said:
Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.
Cheers.
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I think 42 years of brute force testing is how long it should take i thinm.
Unless someone can get a lucky catch.

Hah, well hopefully people support LB by including a stock kernel version for all roms (especially with release of official lollipop stock kernel --soon?--).

need RUU os-2.32 for m9 prime camera edition

Hello, i need RUU for my m9 pce with os-2.32

Hi buddy. Can't test if it's working but I found it here. Please double check !
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B1k9BTwXBmUHSUVwYjJQcEZrUmc&export=download
found here
(thank you google translate)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=717224&st=540#entry55666386

It's a "combined_signed" RUU. In other words: it's a custom RUU and not an official one. Therefore it can only get flashed on S-OFF devices.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs

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It's a "combined_signed" RUU. In other words: it's a custom RUU and not an official one. Therefore it can only get flashed on S-OFF devices.
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Oh OK, thanks... Does it mean you're not getting any OTA after you flash it ?

No, you can receive OTAs just fine after flashing. The problem is you can't flash it with S-ON since the file is not signed by HTC. Your phone won't accept it. You need to set your phone S-OFF before you're able to flash that RUU.
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Thanks a lot for the clarification No problem actually, my phone is already S-OFF. The thing I'm wondering is, is this RUU going to flash fine on my HTC One S9 - exactly same hardware specs as the One M9 "Prime Camera Edition", but slightly different design (front face mostly). Model name is htc_himar2uhl, but MID is 2PRG20000 so I assume it should be compatible...
Hard to tell the hardware differences between HTC One M9s, One M9 prime camera edition, and One S9... What are you doing HTC ??!
http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-m9-prime-camera-edition-announced-691219/

I wouldn't try it. There is a chance of bricking the device unrecoverably. As far as I can tell from a quick Google Search the RUUs for your device contain the 2 from himar2 in their naming, as well, and that RUU you linked lacks the 2.
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Flippy498 said:
As far as I can tell from a quick Google Search the RUUs for your device contain the 2 from himar2 in their naming, as well, and that RUU you linked lacks the 2.
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Thanks for the advice, I'm going to follow it Have you found any RUU for the One S9 ?? I wasn't able to find any one on google... Would you point me to one of them if you found any online ?

nuts77 said:
Thanks for the advice, I'm going to follow it Have you found any RUU for the One S9 ?? I wasn't able to find any one on google... Would you point me to one of them if you found any online ?
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According to their naming these should be ones for your device. But please check whether the android.txt file contains your MID before you start flashing one of them. You should be able to extract it with the decryption tool I linked in the Readme thread.

Thank you so much ! Been looking for that ! Will check the MID and change it if necessary. Know how to extract zip for .exe file, thanks anyway

nuts77 said:
Thank you so much ! Been looking for that ! Will check the MID and change it if necessary. Know how to extract zip for .exe file, thanks anyway
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What I meant was that you should check whether the RUU is really compatible with your phone by looking at the MID in the *.txt file. You can brick your phone if you flash e.g. a GSM RUU on a CDMA device or vice versa. Only GSM versions of a device can get converted into a different GSM version. It's not safe to change the MID of CDMA versions.
If your phone was a M9 the 20000 in your MID would indicate that it's a CDMA device. (However, this may be different in the case of this phone. I can't tell you whether it is since I don't own it. I just wanted to warn you before it's too late.)

OK, got it. Will make all compatibility checks before I flash anything. Thanks again

for those looking, signed RUU for HIMAR device 2.32.401.1
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_BPVbgprz1uT2EwZFJtOElTb00

Sorry I'm a newbie at this, what and how will be the best way to execute this?

Maybe this ruu ?
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Hello, i need RUU for my m9 pce with os-2.32
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Hi,
I found this, maybe it can help :
h t t p s :// www . easy-firmware . com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=9201
Regards.

Interesting find Possible Eng bootloader firmware?

So I have not been able to obtain this firmware but figured I'd share to see what you ladies/gents could figure out.
http://www.romup.com/search?version=G950USQU1AQCF
Also there is a thread in general discussion and questions section regarding an All_OYN_G950USQU1AQC8 firmware.

idk, seems pretty fishy to me, every I link I see is to pay to download sites for this file. You would think that there would be somewhere online where its free. Probably a bogus download.

lots of scams out there
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I actually paid for a damn firmware this morning All_OYN_G950USQU1AQC8 and received the download from sams-eng.com . Later however I found it for free. Oh well. Haha.

ait1071 said:
I actually paid for a damn firmware this morning All_OYN_G950USQU1AQC8 and received the download from sams-eng.com . Later however I found it for free. Oh well. Haha.
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Can you link it please! Where did you find the free one?

I found the free one for the 955 and 950 i was able to find the unlock bootloader option through it not sure if it will work. Was more interested in the boot.img

Not saying it isn't a scam, but romup is actually a fairly reputable site. People posting leaked firmware all the time straight from the factory. A few other Asian sites like this one have some juicy stuff, not just for Exynos/other unlocked loader models. So don't discourage it, translate it and see what they have to say and maybe even test it. I personally don't want to take the risk with my phone but someone kinda has to. Anyways, done with my little rant.

Would this Engboot be good for snapdragon variants? I remember the S7 Edge had a locked bootloader, but you could still atleast root it

Akumai said:
Would this Engboot be good for snapdragon variants? I remember the S7 Edge had a locked bootloader, but you could still atleast root it
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I was the one who rooted it looking into this now

br3w3r said:
I was the one who rooted it looking into this now
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I knew I recognized that name. Couldn't remember where, it's late and my brain is toast. Good to see you in the scene here. Looking forward to what you have in store and what you find out! Good luck

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I was the one who rooted it looking into this now
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Think maybe you'll make a root thread soon? The S8 is great, and the included earphones are actually good, and I could use Viper xD

Akumai said:
Think maybe you'll make a root thread soon? The S8 is great, and the included earphones are actually good, and I could use Viper xD
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Im working on this right now. Give me a little bit had a kid last year so im trying my best to get this done right now while i have time.

Wait so do you have a copy of that firmware? I can't obtain that one bc I have no way of paying in yuan.

Also is there a way to flash a firmware where root is natively in the firmware? I always thought we had to unlock the bootloader and root and then flash recovery. Unless it was the recovery that always tripped knox.

Hi Br3w3r,
I just wanted to say thanks and ask you a little about how you coerce these engineering firmwares to allow root mode. Do you reverse engineer it? Just curious.

Found a newer version of ODIN and enabled the grayed out buttons. Maybe it could help?
ODIN 3.12.7 with UMS and USERDATA already enabled: https://mega.nz/#F!8WxRwDwa!seZLQVSoWTrz2CJkbdxTkQ

Interesting... so if I am reading this right. Someone is trying to work on snapdragon now?

I have purchased a copy of the firmware posted by the OP, although it was bought off of a different website. This is a factory binary, that has SElinux as permissive, OEM unlock says it unlocks bootloader, etc

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Good god share this please

Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve Stock Rom SM-J337P

Does anyone know where I can get the stock rom / recovery for the J337P ?
Thanks

Just google the make and model with the words stock rom samsung publishes all their firmware online just make sure you get the right one for your phone so check out the software version and be sure it matches

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Does anyone know where I can get the stock rom / recovery for the J337P ?
Thanks
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ive got it but im to new on here to post links h ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1E5Z93hR1BT9Kfo_v_sqNthlupFfdzokq

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ive got it but im to new on here to post links h ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1E5Z93hR1BT9Kfo_v_sqNthlupFfdzokq
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will it unlock J3 achieve for all carriers?

nolastnameever said:
will it unlock J3 achieve for all carriers?
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Currently latest binary there isnt any unlock for but I am working on it some. It is one of the more difficult ones to do due to Sprints new security. Only one team so far (at least made public) has done unlocks for it. If you have older binary builds there are some unlocks available on clangsm forum. Might check there.

Well not so much of a challenge anymore I guess on this one. The Yemen fellows have managed to unlock this long ago and now it seems everyone has a solution for it heard so much for Sprint's latest RSA haha

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Well not so much of a challenge anymore I guess on this one. The Yemen fellows have managed to unlock this long ago and now it seems everyone has a solution for it heard so much for Sprint's latest RSA haha
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I have this phone and see many different methods. Some say very difficult and easy to brick, others are just not clear (to an old man).
SM-J337P
Software Version: J337PVPU4BSJ2
If you hade one in your hand right now, do you have a favorite tutorial / method to obtain root?
What about a custom rom, you have a recommendation?
Thanks in advance to all with input, I value it

justanumber said:
I have this phone and see many different methods. Some say very difficult and easy to brick, others are just not clear (to an old man).
SM-J337P
Software Version: J337PVPU4BSJ2
If you hade one in your hand right now, do you have a favorite tutorial / method to obtain root?
What about a custom rom, you have a recommendation?
Thanks in advance to all with input, I value it
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Hey there nice to meet you. Pretty much the 337 P can be rooted if you have cheated PRP for it that is about the easiest way to go about it. You can also get the boot image and go ahead and use it with magisk in a Flash the boot image back get it rooted and then use something like AAP ke flasher to flash TW RP but again you would need a custom as men are built in mine is not finish it. However you will run into some issues if you do the ladder as they will need to be signed images at least I have came to find out. And remember Ruth should be treated all up most respect otherwise you will have a phone that is vulnerable to just about everything in the world haha. Take care

noidodroid said:
Hey there nice to meet you. Pretty much the 337 P can be rooted if you have cheated PRP for it that is about the easiest way to go about it. You can also get the boot image and go ahead and use it with magisk in a Flash the boot image back get it rooted and then use something like AAP ke flasher to flash TW RP but again you would need a custom as men are built in mine is not finish it. However you will run into some issues if you do the ladder as they will need to be signed images at least I have came to find out. And remember Ruth should be treated all up most respect otherwise you will have a phone that is vulnerable to just about everything in the world haha. Take care
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Nice to meet you too.
Not sure I follow exactly what you are saying, but appreciate the reply!

justanumber said:
Nice to meet you too.
Not sure I follow exactly what you are saying, but appreciate the reply!
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ha ha ha yeah i was using voice to text. Tends to process incorrectly due to background noise and a poor speech rendering engine (doesnt have enough samples from me)