Please respond to this if you are running ZV4 software and would be willing to test a root method. Very little to no chance of a hard boot (no chance that I can think of but you never know).
Is there a way to downgrade to zv4 from zv5. If so I can test for you
linuxgod05 said:
Is there a way to downgrade to zv4 from zv5. If so I can test for you
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Nope, and all of our devices updated automatically
My wife's is ZV3, not sure how much risk she's willing to take on her DD or if it even helps. I told her to cancel any updates since she got it in mid-July may in case something came up that was patched in newer firmwares.
If anybody has a ZV4 update that can be applied we might be able to help. Or are all of the updates downloaded and stored forever until you actually install them?
SilverZero said:
My wife's is ZV3, not sure how much risk she's willing to take on her DD or if it even helps. I told her to cancel any updates since she got it in mid-July may in case something came up that was patched in newer firmwares.
If anybody has a ZV4 update that can be applied we might be able to help. Or are all of the updates downloaded and stored forever until you actually install them?
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Yes you can help! You can install the ZV4 TOT provided in the Sprint forums PLEASE let me know if you need any help!
Honestly Annoying said:
Yes you can help! You can install the ZV4 TOT provided in the Sprint forums PLEASE let me know if you need any help!
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On it. I'll update when we're set up.
EDIT: Download is taking a while, I might not get to it until tomorrow morning. PM with anything I can do from that point.
Do you still need someone on zv4?
dannyboyex said:
Do you still need someone on zv4?
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I got caught up in work, planning to connect with OP tonight or tomorrow, but I'm sure more is better. It's tough for me to get free time and access to my wife's phone at the same time.
SilverZero said:
I got caught up in work, planning to connect with OP tonight or tomorrow, but I'm sure more is better. It's tough for me to get free time and access to my wife's phone at the same time.
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Ok cool I've been sitting with the update notification for a few weeks now
I might be able to sit down with this later today, but I'm also curious what use read-only root will be? First steps?
How is it going guys ???
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I would you post the process so if someone see it they can test it
Please contact @tungkick for instructions
I'm on software version LS992ZV4
i am on zv4 and have equipment protection plan so i can test it with no risk
Zv4 here too. I am not doing the ota untill we have root. Got The Upgrade but still using my g3 cause of tethering.
Can test if you run out of testers if its less brick proned testing.
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OK I am ready I can help you test things out
Hopefully not off topic but can I delete the update file if I done have root?
also on LS992ZV4, at your disposal
Honestly Annoying said:
Please respond to this if you are running ZV4 software and would be willing to test a root method. Very little to no chance of a hard boot (no chance that I can think of but you never know).
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ok I have my ZV4 phone I am ready for testing
Related
FXZ SU4.21 Thanks to @stras1234 for the initial FXZ! Thanks to @Skrilax_CZ for posting them to the SBF site!
Use my RSD Flasher to flash it.
I guess it still needs to be spelled out in this day and age, but, yes, you WILL lose root if you use this. It's an FXZ that overwrites all partitions with stock. So uh, yea, there's that.
I love you.
In a not creepy way.
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LOL you're welcome.
Thanks, I hope somebody finds a way to root it.
LMAO! It's not even out of soak yet. Here are the challenges you face for root on a locked bootloader:
1. Finding a new priv escalation vulnerability that works on the kernel that ships with 4.4.4. The pie exploit no longer works.
2. Finding someone to exploit the vulnerability once you find one that applies.
3. Finding a WP off exploit so you can persist su to the system partition for permanent, non-tethered, root.
I'm gonna say that's probably not all going to happen "soon". ROFLMAO
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LMAO! It's not even out of soak yet. Here are the challenges you face for root on a locked bootloader:
1. Finding a new priv escalation vulnerability that works on the kernel that ships with 4.4.4. The pie exploit no longer works.
2. Finding someone to exploit the vulnerability once you find one that applies.
3. Finding a WP off exploit so you can persist su to the system partition for permanent, non-tethered, root.
I'm gonna say that's probably not all going to happen "soon". ROFLMAO
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v4.4.4 would not install and this fixed it ... all without losing any data ... big thanks!
NP enjoy! Stras1234 is the man for giving me the FXZ and allowing me to post it.
SamuriHL said:
LMAO! It's not even out of soak yet. Here are the challenges you face for root on a locked bootloader:
1. Finding a new priv escalation vulnerability that works on the kernel that ships with 4.4.4. The pie exploit no longer works.
2. Finding someone to exploit the vulnerability once you find one that applies.
3. Finding a WP off exploit so you can persist su to the system partition for permanent, non-tethered, root.
I'm gonna say that's probably not all going to happen "soon". ROFLMAO
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Well, not easy! so far Im not needing root access, there are no roms and wifi tether works for me without doing anything, Im using the phone outside US of course. I would like to remove some bloatware.
I love modding and all that things but Im happy with stock kitkat. I think we could get android L sometime in the future.
SamuriHL said:
FXZ SU4.21 Thanks to @stras1234!
Use my RSD Flasher to flash it.
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Great work samurihl! This isn't even out of soak and we already have the fxz!
I have no doubt these phones will get L. They'll only be a year old at that point so I'd not worry about it.
Does anyone know if you have to edit the xml file and remove the getvar line like in 4.4? Or just RSD Lite and go?
Is it supposed to take forever to flash the system.img?
I've let it go for between 5 and 10 minutes, and it's still on system.
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Does anyone know if you have to edit the xml file and remove the getvar line like in 4.4? Or just RSD Lite and go?
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That's why I gave a link to my tool. It does all that for you plus allowing you to keep your data.
LunaticSerenade said:
Is it supposed to take forever to flash the system.img?
I've let it go for between 5 and 10 minutes, and it's still on system.
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Yes, it's over a gig in size. It takes a while.
SamuriHL said:
That's why I gave a link to my tool. It does all that for you plus allowing you to keep your data.
Yes, it's over a gig in size. It takes a while.
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Ah. Makes sense. Thanks!
Samuri thanks a lot I love you to but in a creepy way . This has to be a record for an fxz being available.
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Yea, stras1234 rocks on that FXZ front. He got the HD/M FXZ's early for us last time, too. You checked out my new tool yet, btw? I made it as easy to flash FXZ's as possible now.
Not yet I saw you were working on it. I will check it out when I get home and use it. I always like to run a fxz after an update.
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It's pretty simple to use.
I would like to know if this is the final version or when the final ota update is released there will be another?
I take it you don't know what a soak test is? Unless something goes wrong, which is unlikely, this will be pushed OTA in the next few days.
Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
nickd1976 said:
Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
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First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
Thank you so much!!!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
Some reason the upgrade button is greyed out
kprice8 said:
First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
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Hi again,
I installed the upgrade assistant in installer mode but for some reason it is not picking up the new NE9 update on my computer. See attached print screen. Very strange.. It sees the update on my phone to download though.:cyclops: Do you know why this is and how I can get it to see the update on the upgrade assistant as you mentioned?
Kind Regards
Can you explain why you want the update so bad? You do realize that rooting and accepting official otas is completely contradictory, correct? OTAs are generally what fix things like what towelroot exploits. If you accept official OTA, you will likely lose root.
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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nickd1976 said:
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
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No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
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@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
Thank you both for your perspectives.. Plus, I can always just wait for a ROM that currently has the update installed.
ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
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@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
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Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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I just saw that JasmineROM came out and it's updated to NE9 and all you do is flash the stuff. Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-jasminerom-v1-0-bases-t2836387
nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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Me? Directly above you? XD lol
ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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I think you are referring to my safestrap flashable OTA zip file. I'm going to keep that one in my back pocket for the next OTA since the kernel swap worked.
I'm happy to say I installed this rom and the firmware and it rocks!! Thank you .plus I got my download booster and my overclock settings!!
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I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
jpcloudsurf said:
I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
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Remove it. Won't hurt anything.
TiBu
Buying the pro version of TiBu was the best money I ever spent!!!!
What is tibu?
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nickd1976 said:
What is tibu?
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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Titanium Backup
I look at my system updates, and I see this! I couldn't believe it! Nougat is finally here!
Just checked and received it as well!
Has somebody captured the OTA file?
Can we root the android nougat?
I had Verizon before. They are known for doing updates late and completely messed up. At least they aren't late this time. I'm just miffed that they dropped it before RETUS.
G4liant said:
Has somebody captured the OTA file?
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I had every intention to but I was so excited that I forgot before I updated. If no one else does and I can find a stock file to go back to MM, I will try.
shawnsac2000 said:
Can we root the android nougat?
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On Verizon no. And probably never will be able to.
That sucks
ironbesterer said:
I had every intention to but I was so excited that I forgot before I updated. If no one else does and I can find a stock file to go back to MM, I will try.
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You do not need root to read most system files.
It used to be in /cache but deletes itself after the flash.
aviwdoowks said:
You do not need root to read most system files.
It used to be in /cache but deletes itself after the flash.
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I know. Since I flashed it, I couldn't pull the ota through logcat.
My update is having issues. Tried a handful of times and would get "update could not be verified" or something similar after the download would complete update. When it doesn't fail verification, the install fails after rebooting. wtf, I have tried the VZW/Moto software update program but it returns that I have the latest software. Guess that channel might not be updated yet.
teerout said:
My update is having issues. Tried a handful of times and would get "update could not be verified" or something similar after the download would complete update. When it doesn't fail verification, the install fails after rebooting. wtf, I have tried the VZW/Moto software update program but it returns that I have the latest software. Guess that channel might not be updated yet.
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Is it an official ADDISON_VZW or is it a RETUS device?
ironbesterer said:
On Verizon no. And probably never will be able to.
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What is the issue with the Verizon variant for root? I am willing to commit a good tip for a verifyable process to anyone that can do it in a reasonable timeframe. Anyone else willing to donate to the cause?
The bootloader can't be unlocked.
BillyBob3 said:
What is the issue with the Verizon variant for root? I am willing to commit a good tip for a verifyable process to anyone that can do it in a reasonable timeframe. Anyone else willing to donate to the cause?
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Read here
Know jcase?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z-force/help/root-verizon-t3507253
ironbesterer said:
Is it an official ADDISON_VZW or is it a RETUS device?
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The device is official VZW. I also have the " device has failed verification" warning on start-up. I'm sure that's not helping things either...
BillyBob3 said:
What is the issue with the Verizon variant for root? I am willing to commit a good tip for a verifyable process to anyone that can do it in a reasonable timeframe. Anyone else willing to donate to the cause?
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Mostly QCSB and the nearly impossible to exploit bootloader.
aviwdoowks said:
Read here
Know jcase?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z-force/help/root-verizon-t3507253
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What's his post number? I can't seem to find it.
FYI, I was able to upgrade to Nougat this morning using the VZW software upgrade assistant.
teerout said:
FYI, I was able to upgrade to Nougat this morning using the VZW software upgrade assistant.
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So the N firmware is used by that?
Can you extract it somehow? Mac or PC?
I'm not well versed in this realm of rooting, but I've rooted my V20 (H918) and I'd like to update to the latest version possible and not lose root. I think it involves using some kdz file or something and flashing that, is that right? Let me know, thank you.
Wrong, you have to use this @runningnak3d tutorial to go back to root...but so far, even if you are on H91010T, you can roll back and root. ARB has not yet been implemented on this phone, so you're good to use any rooting method you see fit in this forum. Enjoy!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500
jreed3786 said:
Wrong, you have to use this @runningnak3d tutorial to go back to root...but so far, even if you are on H91010T, you can roll back and root. ARB has not yet been implemented on this phone, so you're good to use any rooting method you see fit in this forum. Enjoy!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500
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I think you may be responding to the wrong thread? I wasn't asking how to root, I've already rooted my phone. Also, I said I have a H918, not a H91010T.
Mr December said:
I think you may be responding to the wrong thread? I wasn't asking how to root, I've already rooted my phone. Also, I said I have a H918, not a H91010T.
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Oops!!!! LOL! That darn 8 looked like a 0! My bad, bro! LOL. Late night!!!
You can use kdz writter to upgrade to kdz with new security updates. You will not lose root.
jreed3786 said:
Wrong, you have to use this @runningnak3d tutorial to go back to root...but so far, even if you are on H91010T, you can roll back and root. ARB has not yet been implemented on this phone, so you're good to use any rooting method you see fit in this forum. Enjoy!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500
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Wait i thought ARB was implemented on the lg v20 already, does that mean if i am on H91810Q, (T-Mobile) i don't have ARB yet?
jreed3786 said:
Oops!!!! LOL! That darn 8 looked like a 0! My bad, bro! LOL. Late night!!!
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Haha, it's alright, man.
shomi1417 said:
You can use kdz writter to upgrade to kdz with new security updates. You will not lose root.
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Thank you, I'll research this and see how to go about this.
do not use anything kdz to flash... you will lose root! you need to flash a TWRP flashable zip to update and keep root
dimm0k said:
do not use anything kdz to flash... you will lose root! you need to flash a TWRP flashable zip to update and keep root
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Thank you! That would've been atrocious. Can you point me to a guide that explains this? I'd hate to make a rookie mistake like I would've made and accidentally update the firmware past 10J.
Mr December said:
Thank you! That would've been atrocious. Can you point me to a guide that explains this? I'd hate to make a rookie mistake like I would've made and accidentally update the firmware past 10J.
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I don't know what version of H918 you're on now, but if I'm not mistaken 10k is the last one that you can still mess up and still get root back by downgrading to an earlier version, root and then upgrade. any version after 10k will increment ARB to 1 whereby you will not be able to get root if you lose it. that said, the latest version out now is 10s and if you have root then you should also have TWRP. here's my guide for updating to the latest versions while keep root https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-h91810q-stock-rom-twrp-flashable-zip-t3681312. looking at this now, I haven't posted the 10s update file, which I will do now... keep in mind that if you update to 10s that if you lose TWRP you'll be fscked and stuck without root, which at this point could be permanently.
EDIT: 10s is a go! original post updated with link. also removing the older versions from Google Drive to free up space... if they're still needed, PM
dimm0k said:
I don't know what version of H918 you're on now, but if I'm not mistaken 10k is the last one that you can still mess up and still get root back by downgrading to an earlier version, root and then upgrade. any version after 10k will increment ARB to 1 whereby you will not be able to get root if you lose it. that said, the latest version out now is 10s and if you have root then you should also have TWRP. here's my guide for updating to the latest versions while keep root https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-h91810q-stock-rom-twrp-flashable-zip-t3681312. looking at this now, I haven't posted the 10s update file, which I will do now... keep in mind that if you update to 10s that if you lose TWRP you'll be fscked and stuck without root, which at this point could be permanently.
EDIT: 10s is a go! original post updated with link. also removing the older versions from Google Drive to free up space... if they're still needed, PM
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Man that is awesome news! Thank you for linking me to your guide. I will do it tonight when I have the time! My current version is 10J, btw.
Mr December said:
Man that is awesome news! Thank you for linking me to your guide. I will do it tonight when I have the time! My current version is 10J, btw.
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if you're willing to take on the risk then go ahead... I did and am still rooted. just ask questions if you have any doubts
Will this work for the Verizon model?
dimm0k said:
if you're willing to take on the risk then go ahead... I did and am still rooted. just ask questions if you have any doubts
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Hey, I followed the instructions per your thread and successfully installed 10s and kept root! The bad news is that I did a factory reset immediately after and now it keeps bootlooping into TWRP. Any idea how to fix this? Sadly I didn't make a backup because my microsd card was too small and I didn't have the patience to wait til tomorrow and go out and buy one, really hope I didn't kick myself in the ass and brick my phone. :crying:
Edit:
I was able to find a fix by following these instructions:
"I had this happen to me after installing TWRP for the first time. It would keep rebooting to TWRP. This was after making sure I flashed SuperSU as well. Eventually in a moment of "might as well see what will happen" I rebooted then held down the power button and volume down. Got to the option if I wanted to factory reset my phone which I did which booted into TWRP. Rebooted to system from there which got me out of the TWRP Bootloop."
I also set my phone up again and can confirm that 10s is still good with root! Thanks for the guide and work, man. Much appreciated!
I got the popup for a System Update pending. I'm on BRA1 now.
Any reason not to take it?
Where can see the Patch Notes (Never have been to find them easily. The Samsung 'official' would be fine, but is there some fan site that digs digger for techies who want to get past marketing speak and bullet points?
Thanks
Nope don't take it...best thing to do is to wait until you find out whether or not you can Odin back to old firmware...if you one of those who like to mod I would seriously wait until you find out more about it...nothing good ever comes from those who jump the gun...he'll were lucky enough to have root and modifications despite our locked bootloader. (Knocking on wood)
matt1285 said:
Nope don't take it...best thing to do is to wait until you find out whether or not you can Odin back to old firmware...if you one of those who like to mod I would seriously wait until you find out more about it...nothing good ever comes from those who jump the gun...he'll were lucky enough to have root and modifications despite our locked bootloader. (Knocking on wood)
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I just tried to root with it, but got stuck in a bootloop. I'm not sure if it's the update, but I'm not new to rooting and know my way around. Fairly certain I didn't screw anything up in the process.
da_uno said:
I just tried to root with it, but got stuck in a bootloop. I'm not sure if it's the update, but I'm not new to rooting and know my way around. Fairly certain I didn't screw anything up in the process.
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Did you get it up and running yet? or fixed?
guitarzombie said:
Did you get it up and running yet? or fixed?
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Yes, after wiping my phone and doing a fresh install of the latest it rooted
Can you give me the full build number?
G930A Rom
Can anyone please upload the latest (2018) firmware for g930a or g930u to Google drive or mega.nz? Iam pleading lol. I can't download from android host, I have already lost about 2 GB bandwidth as it keeps on stopping and I am on a 4GB internet cap.
CVertigo1 said:
Can you give me the full build number?
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Just in case you didn't already get it from somewhere else, bull build number is:
NRD90M.G930VVRU4BRC2