This is a guide for rooting your
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4
SGH-I337,
upgrading to the latest firmware baseband,
installing the Xposed Framework,
removing bloatware, and
resetting the flash counter.
Purpose:
The purpose of this guide is to wipe and refresh your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337. Use this guide if, for example, your trusty old S4 has been getting a little too sluggish these days, or if you just inherited someone's old S4 and want to wipe their data and start fresh. After backing up what you want to keep, you'll wipe your phone, gain root access, and upgrade to the latest firmware baseband (without losing root) for the best stock firmware stability and security. At that point, your phone will be compatible with Xposed if you want to install it, and you could take a few minutes to debloat your App Drawer before reinstalling your favorite apps and configuring your phone's settings to your liking.
Disclaimer:
Following the instructions in this guide will result in your phone being wiped. While flashing different ROMs, Kernels, etc., you run the distinct risk of throwing a permanent KNOX Warranty Flag, not to mention the distinct risk of bricking your phone. Odin can get you out of a softbrick; but if, for example, you use this guide on the wrong phone, you could end up with a several hundred dollar hardbricked paperweight. Know the risks and take adequate precautions. Please read and understand this guide in its entirety before attempting to follow any of the instructions. This guide is meant to be followed in order from start to finish; however, you may be able to skip certain steps.
Prep Work
You will need an AT&T SGH-I337, a PC, and a USB cable to connect your phone and PC. There's also a few things to check on your phone and a few things to set up on your PC before we get underway.
Step 1: Make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S4 is in fact an AT&T SGH-I337.
To verify your phone's Model Number: Go to your Settings
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> open the More tab > select About Device > and check under Model Number for SAMSUNG-SGH-I337.
Step 2: Check which version of Android you're running. Depending on your Android Version, you may need to downgrade your firmware before you can root.
To check your phone's Android Version: Go to your Settings
> open the More tab > select About Device > and check under Android Version.
If Android Version < 4.4.2: Your firmware is already rootable.
If Android Version = 4.4.2: Still on the About Device page, check your Baseband Version.
If the last 3 characters are NB1: Your firmware is already rootable.
If the last 3 characters are NC1 or NI1: Your firmware must be downgraded in order to root.If Android Version > 4.4.2: Your firmware must be downgraded in order to root.
Step 3: Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers on your PC. Download Odin v3.09 and Run as Administrator.
Step 4: Make sure that your phone's battery is fully charged. Enable USB Debugging under the Developer Options menu.
To enable the Developer Options menu: Go to your Settings
> open the More tab > select About Device > and repeatedly tap Build Number until the message Developer mode has been turned on appears.
Step 5: Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable. Your phone should be in Media Device (MTP) mode. Allow Windows to "install" the phone.
To verify that your phone is in Media Device (MTP) mode: Pull down your phone's Notification Shade and look just above Touch for Other USB Options for Connected as a Media Device. If your phone is connected as anything other than a Media Device, tap Touch for Other USB Options and select Media Device (MTP).
Backing Up Your Phone
Following the instructions in this guide will result in your phone being wiped. While wiping your phone will provide a fresh, clean firmware installation, it's also critical to note that anything you don't back up now will be irretrievably lost. Do not rely on Titanium Backup, as it may have problems trying to restore your backup on a different Android Version.
Step 1: Manually back up all of your phone's important data to your PC. That includes your pictures, videos, music, and other files, as well as any important app data stored on your phone. Nothing on your SD card should be wiped, but just to be safe, back up any important files on your phone's SD card to your PC anyway.
To manually back up your data: Open an explorer window on your PC and use it to navigate to your phone's internal storage and SD card root directory. Simply copy the files you want to back up, and then paste them into a New Folder on your PC.
Step 2: Use an app like SMS Backup & Restore to back up your text messages.
Step 3: Sync your Contacts and Calendar.
Step 4: Back up anything else you care about!
Downgrading Firmware
If your firmware must be downgraded in order to root, you will need a rootable version of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat Baseband NB1 firmware. Flash it to your phone using Odin.
Step 1: Download the Rootable NB1 ROM to your PC and extract the .tar.md5 file from the compressed RAR file. Rename the .tar.md5 file extension to a .tar file extension.
Step 2: Power off your phone and boot into Download Mode.
To boot into Download Mode: Power off your phone > press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time > when the warning screen appears, release both buttons > and then press the volume up button.
Step 3: If 0:[COM*] is displayed on Odin, then your phone is connected to your PC via USB cable and Odin is able to communicate with your phone. Make sure that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the only boxes checked. Click the AP button and select I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar. Click Start to flash the Rootable NB1 ROM to your phone.
Step 4: Your phone will reboot when the process is complete. Follow the prompts on your phone to complete the initial setup process. Your phone is now running a rootable version of Android.
Note: If a Security Notice appears at any point during the rooting and upgrading process asking you to restart the phone, do not restart the phone. Manually disable KNOX instead.
To manually disable KNOX: Go to your Settings
> open the More tab > open the Application Manager > open the All tab > scroll down to the following applications and Force Stop, Clear Data, and Clear Cache for each application: KLMS Agent, KNOX Notification Manager, KNOX Store, and Samsung KNOX. Now go back through the list and disable them all one more time for good measure.
Rooting and Upgrading Firmware
Use towelroot to root your phone. Install SuperSU. Upgrade to a rooted, deodexed version of the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Baseband OK2 firmware using FlashFire and Odin.
Step 1: Set your phone's Screen Timeout to 10 Minutes and enable installation from Unknown Sources.
To change your Screen Timeout settings: Go to your Settings
> open the My Device tab > select Display > and set Screen Timeout to 10 Minutes.
To enable installation from Unknown Sources: Go to your Settings
> open the More tab > select Security > tick Unknown Sources and untick Verify Apps.
Step 2: Download the towelroot APK file to your phone's SD card, and run it to install the towelroot app. Open the towelroot app and tap Make It Ra1n to root your phone.
Step 3: Install the SuperSU app from the Play Store. Open the SuperSU app and opt to Disable KNOX. Note: If SuperSU hangs, manually disable KNOX, reinstall the SuperSU app, and try again.
To manually disable KNOX: Go to your Settings
> open the More tab > open the Application Manager > open the All tab > scroll down to the following applications and Force Stop, Clear Data, and Clear Cache for each application: KLMS Agent, KNOX Notification Manager, KNOX Store, and Samsung KNOX. Now go back through the list and disable them all one more time for good measure.
Step 4: The phone is now rooted, and the firmware can be upgraded to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop without losing root by using the following method. Download the Rooted, Deodexed OK2 ROM to your phone's SD card. Download the OK2 Bootloader to your PC, and rename its .tar.md5 file extension to a .tar file extension. Install the FlashFire app from the Play Store. Note: FlashFire requires you to first "become a tester" using your Play Store gmail account in order to access the download link.
Step 5: Open the FlashFire app and tap the + button to bring up the Actions menu. Select Flash Zip or OTA and select I337_OK2_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM.zip. Tap the check mark button to accept the default settings. Set Reboot setting to Download. Tap the lightning bolt button to flash the Rooted, Deodexed OK2 ROM to your phone. Your phone will reboot into Download Mode when the flash is complete. Note: If your phone hangs on the black Samsung Galaxy S4 boot screen instead of booting into Download Mode, go back to Downgrading Firmware Step 1.
Step 6: If 0:[COM*] is displayed on Odin, then your phone is connected to your PC via USB cable and Odin is able to communicate with your phone. Make sure that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the only boxes checked. Click the AP button and select I337_OK2_Bootloader.tar. Click Start to flash the OK2 Bootloader to your phone.
Step 7: Your phone will reboot when the process is complete. This first boot will pause on the white AT&T splash screen for a solid 15-20 minutes. Don't interrupt it! Eventually your phone will finish booting up into the initial setup process. Follow the prompts on your phone to complete the initial setup process. Your phone is now running Android 5.0.1 Lollipop, and it's still rooted.
Installing Xposed
Xposed consists of an Installer app for managing Xposed Modules, as well as a Framework that can be flashed using FlashFire.
Step 1: Set your phone's Screen Timeout to 10 Minutes and enable installation from Unknown Sources.
To change your Screen Timeout settings: Go to your Settings
> open the My Device tab > select Display > and set Screen Timeout to 10 Minutes.
To enable installation from Unknown Sources: Go to your Settings
> open the More tab > select Security > and tick Unknown Sources.
Step 2: Sign into the Play Store and update the SuperSU app. Open the app, update the SU Binary when asked, and reboot as instructed. Sign into the Play Store again, and reinstall FlashFire.
Step 3: Download the Xposed Installer APK file to your phone's SD card, and run it to install the Xposed Installer app.
Where's the download link? It's at the bottom of the first forum post in the linked thread, under Attached Files. Download the latest version of the XposedInstaller_*.apk file, where * stands for the version number (version 3.0_alpha4 at the time of writing).
Step 4: Download the Xposed Framework to your phone's SD card. Open the FlashFire app and tap the + button to bring up the Actions menu. Select Flash Zip or OTA and select xposed-v*-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip. Note: If that file fails to flash properly, try flashing xposed-v*-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon.zip instead. Tap the check mark button to accept the default settings. Tap the lightning bolt button to flash the Xposed Framework to your phone. When the flash is complete, your phone will reboot and then spend 10 minutes "optimizing" all ~235 of your apps and files before it finishes booting.
Where's the download link? There are 2, and they're both at the bottom of the first forum post in the linked thread, under Attached Files. Download the latest version of the xposed-v*-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip file and the xposed-v*-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon.zip file, where * stands for the version number (version 75 at the time of writing).
Note: Choosing the correct version of the Xposed Framework for any given phone depends on the phone's Android Version and the Instruction Set of the phone's CPU. SDK21 ARMv7 from developer @arter97 is the version required by your SGH-I337, which has a Snapdragon 600 CPU and should now be running a rooted, deodexed version of Android 5.0.1 Lollipop. Alternatively, developer @dkcldark has released a beta version based on @arter97's work that implements a more recent (at the time of writing) version of Xposed, available here.
Step 5: If it worked, you should now have the Xposed Framework installed on your phone. Open the Xposed Installer app and tap Download to browse available Xposed Modules. Download, install, and activate your favorites; and then from the main menu of the Xposed Installer app, tap Framework and select Reboot. After your phone reboots, open the Xposed Installer app and tap Modules to configure the Xposed Modules you just installed.
Removing Bloatware
If you want to remove any of the pre-installed bloatware, it's always best to do it before you run off downloading your own apps.
Step 1: Make a list of all the apps in your App Drawer that you would prefer to uninstall. Note: Deleting system-critical apps can cause everything from annoying error messages to diminished functionality to bootloops and softbricks. If you aren't sure whether an app is safe to remove, research it. If you still aren't sure, just hide the app instead of uninstalling it; better safe than sorry!
Step 2: Using a root-required system app uninstaller app like System App Remover, uninstall the list of apps you made, taking care not to remove any that System App Remover doesn't mark as Could Remove unless you're certain that it's safe to do so. When the uninstallation process is complete, reboot your phone.
Apps known to be safe to remove:
AT&T
AT&T FamilyMap, AT&T Live, AT&T Locker, AT&T Mail, AT&T Mobile Locate, AT&T Navigator, AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, Device Help, (AT&T) Messages (not to be confused with the stock SMS app Messaging!), (AT&T) Mobile TV
Google
Chrome (gave the error: com.android.chrome has stopped when uninstalled, but no further issues), Google (the app with the square blue icon and a white g, used for search; don't uninstall the wrong thing by mistake! Uninstalling this app gave the error: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox has stopped when uninstalled, referring to the Google Search widget that breaks without the Google app installed), Google+, Hangouts, (Google) Photos, Play Books, Play Games, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Play Newsstand, Voice Search (part of the Google app, uninstalling the Google app also removes the Voice Search app)
Samsung
Flipboard, Group Play, (Samsung) Help, Kids Mode, KNOX (the app with a little shortcut arrow on the bottom left corner of the icon: com.sec.knox.setupwizardstub; don't uninstall the wrong thing by mistake!), Optical Reader, S Memo, S Translator, S Voice, Samsung Apps, Samsung Hub, Samsung Link
Third-party
Caller Name ID, Keeper, Lookout, TripAdvisor, Uber, YP (Yellow Pages)
Step 3: Now make a list of any remaining widgets that you would prefer to uninstall. Open the System App Remover app and uninstall the list of widgets you made, taking care not to remove any that System App Remover doesn't mark as Could Remove unless you're certain that it's safe to do so. When the uninstallation process is complete, reboot your phone.
Widgets known to be safe to remove:
Dual Clock (Digital), Samsung GALAXY Apps Widget, Google Search, Travel, Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo! News
Note: It is strongly advised not to remove any other files with System App Remover unless they're causing you a specific problem and you're completely certain that they would be safe to remove. Always reboot your phone after uninstalling any other files.
Other files known to be safe to remove:
S Note Provider (component for S Memo; safe to remove if S Memo is already uninstalled), Samsung Books, Samsung Games, Samsung Link Platform (component for Samsung Link; safe to remove if Samsung Link is already uninstalled), Samsung Link Platform Connectivity (component for Samsung Link; safe to remove if Samsung Link is already uninstalled), SamsungHub Updater (component for SamsungHub; safe to remove if SamsungHub is already uninstalled)
Resetting the Flash Counter
If, after all of your tinkering, your bootscreen now shows an unlocked padlock with the word "Custom," it means you've managed to set off a Modified System Flag. This step restores the standard black Samsung Galaxy S4 bootscreen.
Step 1: Download the Triangle Away APK file to your phone's SD card, and run it to install the Triangle Away app. Open the Triangle Away app and confirm that the Model Number displayed by Triangle Away matches your SAMSUNG-SGH-I337. Under Current Status, your Flash Counter, Binary Status, and System Status are all displayed.
Where's the download link? It's at the bottom of the first forum post in the linked thread, under Attached Files. Download the latest version of the TriangleAway-v*.apk file, where * stands for the version number (version 3.26 at the time of writing).
Step 2: Unplug your phone and tap Reset Flash Counter to reset your Flash Counter to 0 and remove your Modified System Flag. Your phone will power off. Wait at least 10 seconds before powering it on again.
Note: Triangle Away cannot remove a KNOX Warranty Flag. Your System Status as reported in Download Mode may remain Custom even after using Triangle Away. If you go to your Settings
> open the More tab > select About Device > and select Status, your Device Status as reported here, too, may remain Custom even after using Triangle Away.
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In the chainfire threat it is stated that the triangle away app (ver 2.36) to reset the flash counter works on SGH-i337 with "unlocked bootloaders". This OP is talking about locked bootloader. I was wondering the OP actually tested the triangle away on SGH-i377 with locked bootloader.
The only problem I'm having now, after installing " xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip" is that it seems to have disabled most of my system interface - can't swipe up, can't use the softkeys, lock screen doesn't work, etc.
I'm using the Able95 S6 Port on my 1337, fwiw.
Any ideas?
sway8966 said:
In the chainfire threat it is stated that the triangle away app (ver 2.36) to reset the flash counter works on SGH-i337 with "unlocked bootloaders". This OP is talking about locked bootloader. I was wondering the OP actually tested the triangle away on SGH-i377 with locked bootloader.
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Yeah, I tested it twice actually with no issues. :good:
bulletfodder said:
The only problem I'm having now, after installing " xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip" is that it seems to have disabled most of my system interface - can't swipe up, can't use the softkeys, lock screen doesn't work, etc.
I'm using the Able95 S6 Port on my 1337, fwiw.
Any ideas?
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I know @arter97's Xposed Framework for our phones is only intended for deodexed ROMs. Is Able95 deodexed? Just a thought. The only ROM on which I've tested Xposed is the stock firmware (5.0.1 baseband OK2) referenced in the guide, the version that's been rooted and deodexed by @muniz_ri.
I don't have any experience with the ROM you're using. But the first thing you ought to try is flashing @rovo89's Xposed Framework uninstaller. @arter97's own uninstaller apparently won't work for Xposed Framework v75+.)
But if that doesn't work, and your phone's touch screen and soft keys have stopped working...then you're probably going to have to put your phone into Download Mode and use Odin to downgrade back to NB1 just to restore your phone's functionality. You can go from there back to a custom ROM if you like, or try the OK2 ROM with Xposed.
d800d00d said:
I know @arter97's Xposed Framework for our phones is only intended for deodexed ROMs. Is Able95 deodexed? Just a thought. The only ROM on which I've tested Xposed is the stock firmware (5.0.1 baseband OK2) referenced in the guide, the version that's been rooted and deodexed by @muniz_ri.
I don't have any experience with the ROM you're using. But the first thing you ought to try is flashing @rovo89's Xposed Framework uninstaller. @arter97's own uninstaller apparently won't work for Xposed Framework v75+.)
But if that doesn't work, and your phone's touch screen and soft keys have stopped working...then you're probably going to have to put your phone into Download Mode and use Odin to downgrade back to NB1 just to restore your phone's functionality. You can go from there back to a custom ROM if you like, or try the OK2 ROM with Xposed.
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Thanks for the info - I had actually found the uninstaller about 5 minutes before I clicked back on this thread.
Then it promptly bootlooped at the samsung logo.
So, Odin back to NB1, and go from there, I guess. This guide was extremely helpful though, I really appreciate it!
bulletfodder said:
Thanks for the info - I had actually found the uninstaller about 5 minutes before I clicked back on this thread.
Then it promptly bootlooped at the samsung logo.
So, Odin back to NB1, and go from there, I guess. This guide was extremely helpful though, I really appreciate it!
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Sorry to hear that dude. Which uninstaller did you use?
Yeah just start at the beginning of the guide and let me know how it goes. :good:
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Sorry to hear that dude. Which uninstaller did you use?
Yeah just start at the beginning of the guide and let me know how it goes. :good:
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I used the one that you linked, but I had uninstalled the framework installer via menu before that. Just checked, and that rom was deodexed.
Currently flashing the OK2 now. I'll try it out and let you know :good:
bulletfodder said:
I used the one that you linked, but I had uninstalled the framework installer via menu before that. Just checked, and that rom was deodexed.
Currently flashing the OK2 now. I'll try it out and let you know :good:
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Ah, yeah that was just a thought. Even if it was deodexed, not all custom ROMs are gonna be compatible with Xposed.
Well, I tried several other roms, but none of them were to my satisfaction.
The good news is, your guide worked flawlessly
I tried the v71-snapdragon framework, and the v75-snapdragon framework, and neither worked. I had to use the v75-concurrent framework.
3rd time's the charm!
bulletfodder said:
Well, I tried several other roms, but none of them were to my satisfaction.
The good news is, your guide worked flawlessly
I tried the v71-snapdragon framework, and the v75-snapdragon framework, and neither worked. I had to use the v75-concurrent framework.
3rd time's the charm!
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Far out, dude. Thanks for your post. The v75-concurrent was the one that worked for me too. :good:
I was about to ask about rooting my wife's S4, but I came across this amazing thread. Thank you.
I tried to use towelroot last night, but it did not recognize the device.
Did anyone else get that error?
after using flashfire, I got stuck on Samsung Logo with Custom written on it.. any help ?
nabril15 said:
I was about to ask about rooting my wife's S4, but I came across this amazing thread. Thank you.
I tried to use towelroot last night, but it did not recognize the device.
Did anyone else get that error?
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Read Prep Work > Step 2.
What is your Baseband Version?
krulex said:
after using flashfire, I got stuck on Samsung Logo with Custom written on it.. any help ?
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Step 5: Open the FlashFire app and tap the + button to bring up the Actions menu. Select Flash Zip or OTA and select I337_OK2_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM.zip. Tap the check mark button to accept the default settings. Set Reboot setting to Download. Tap the lightning bolt button to flash the Rooted, Deodexed OK2 ROM to your phone. Your phone will reboot into Download Mode when the flash is complete. Note: If your phone hangs on the black Samsung Galaxy S4 boot screen instead of booting into Download Mode, go back to Downgrading Firmware Step 1.
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d800--you're right, and I apologize. Her phone is on OK2 (5.0.1), and I see that I need to downgrade first before starting.
nabril15 said:
d800--you're right, and I apologize. Her phone is on OK2 (5.0.1), and I see that I need to downgrade first before starting.
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No worries. Just make sure you read the whole guide and understand it before you start flashing crap :laugh:
nabril15 said:
d800--you're right, and I apologize. Her phone is on OK2 (5.0.1), and I see that I need to downgrade first before starting.
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Honestly, it's not a bad process. I've been using this phone for about 2 years now, and after many false starts, basically have it where I want it.
The biggest time savers for me were
a) making sure I have the ODIN file for NB1 (that takes about 30 minutes to install)
b) having the required .apk's downloaded and stored on my SD card, so I don't have to go to the Play store and try and stop all the apps from installing.
c) having a good backup in case I bootloop or softbrick. I also copied the applicable folders to my desktop so I could make sure I had my needed files.
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Honestly, it's not a bad process. I've been using this phone for about 2 years now, and after many false starts, basically have it where I want it.
The biggest time savers for me were
a) making sure I have the ODIN file for NB1 (that takes about 30 minutes to install)
b) having the required .apk's downloaded and stored on my SD card, so I don't have to go to the Play store and try and stop all the apps from installing.
c) having a good backup in case I bootloop or softbrick. I also copied the applicable folders to my desktop so I could make sure I had my needed files.
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bulletman---what folders? what apk's?
I have mine currently rooted on 4.4.4. I assume that I can just jump to the flashfire step without downgrading, correct?
Redhawk2000 said:
I have mine currently rooted on 4.4.4. I assume that I can just jump to the flashfire step without downgrading, correct?
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Yep, but you still need to do the Prep Work and Backing Up Your Phone steps.
Then you can skip to Rooting and Upgrading Firmware > Step 3.
Hi there
I wanted to add Messenger to UPSM screen (Ultra power saving mode), so I've tried UPSM Manager and UPSM+. None of them worked on my Galaxy S5 however, after few tries almost all of my apps disappeared. There are a few left. System: Contacts, Text messages, Phone, Settings plus Google and Lockwatch. That's all. The rest disappeared.
On application manager in settings I can see all of them, most of them have status "disabled".
I've downloaded those two apps from here:
UPSM Manager - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751785
UPSM+ - http://downloadapk.net/down_UPSM-ROOT.html
I've read that there is a very high probability that they won't work and that Google does not refund price in such case hence downloading .apk - could it be some kind of trojan from the 2nd link?
I've connected with adb console and
PHP:
pm list packages -d
shows 300+ packages as disabled.
PHP:
pm list packages -d | while read line ; do pm enable ${line#*:} ; done
fails with
PHP:
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from ...
I can't run su as it freezes adb shell - su is also disabled so I can't enable it nor reinstall (Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR])
Any hint how to restore my phone? Right now it has less features than Nokia 3210...
So maybe I'll ask a different question. Is there a way in my current state to regain root access (via adb shell) and enable disabled apps?
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So maybe I'll ask a different question. Is there a way in my current state to regain root access (via adb shell) and enable disabled apps?
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Hi,
In order to get helped it is always useful to provide at the beginning some basic info like phone model, firmware ver , root, recovery (custom or stock) etc.
Easiest way when you messed up your phone would be just restore your nandroid backup but I assume that you didn't make one, did you?
If not, easiest way IMO to regain root is just flashing CF-autoroot or if you have a custom recovery supersu zip file.
I wrote in Galaxy S5 forum so
Anyway: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F), Android 5.0, G900FXXU1BOJ1, stock os, rooted
Haven't heard of nandroid before. I had titanium backup, but that's just apps I assume and they are still present on the phone, just disabled.
I haven't heard of CF-autoroot neither, but after picking matching details I got to desktop.firmware.mobi/device:370/firmware:12219 (I can't post urls with <10 posts). I'll have to read what to do with it without breaking a phone even more.
Marooned_MB said:
I wrote in Galaxy S5 forum so
Anyway: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F), Android 5.0, G900FXXU1BOJ1, stock os, rooted
Haven't heard of nandroid before. I had titanium backup, but that's just apps I assume and they are still present on the phone, just disabled.
I haven't heard of CF-autoroot neither, but after picking matching details I got to desktop.firmware.mobi/device:370/firmware:12219 (I can't post urls with <10 posts). I'll have to read what to do with it without breaking a phone even more.
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Here is the link to CF-autoroot for S5 variants:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
For applying you need to be familiar with using odin pc software. Be aware that this will trigger KNOX flag if yours is still 0x0.
By the way, how did you root your device initially?
KNOX was set when I initially enable root. To be honest, I can't recall which software I used, but it just worked without any problems. I was more than a year ago. Maybe it was CF but I just don't remember the name?
Anyway, I've generated image via CF-autoroot but it fails:
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and now phone says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again" :-/
Many40 said:
Here is the link to CF-autoroot for S5 variants:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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That one succeed. There is a high probability I've used that one upon first root.
Anyway, it succeed but adb shell and then su still freezes. Nothing changed. Still no root I guess.
Marooned_MB said:
That one succeed. There is a high probability I've used that one upon first root.
Anyway, it succeed but adb shell and then su still freezes. Nothing changed. Still no root I guess.
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Hmm, so you still can't enable any disabled apps? I am afraid that you may need to try factory reset and if this doesn't help then re-flash complete firmware with full wipe. Before I would make backup of all useful staff what is still working and available in your phone.
Edit: did you read whole app thread? There are a few solutions/workarounds which helped some users with their issues but not sure if it is applicable to your problem,
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Hmm, so you still can't enable any disabled apps?
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Yes, exactly the same access denied error as mentioned in the 1st post. Like nothing changed at all.
Many40 said:
Before I would make backup of all useful staff what is still working and available in your phone.
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I've downloaded all files (available without root) from sd card and internal memory.
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did you read whole app thread? There are a few solutions/workarounds which helped some users with their issues but not sure if it is applicable to your problem,
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Nope, I will then. At least I'll try (157 pages!)
Thanks for your help
Many40 said:
I am afraid that you may need to try factory reset
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There is a button "delete everything" but it does not work. Nothing happens when I click it. So the next step is to reflash firmware? That seems like a bit over my knowledge at the moment :/
Also, I assume there is no way to backup sms/mms - not able to install any backup soft and no root for adb:
PHP:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
adb: error: failed to copy '/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db' to '.\mmssms.db': remote Permission denied
I'll try from recovery menu.
Ok, so it worked from recovery menu. Data are wiped, phone install some german bloatware and it's like when I first bought it. As I suspected, despite Google backup enabled, it does not work. No apps are being installed. I have to recreate every single app with it's data. That's a small disaster, ech..
Samsung backup restored some sms/mms but from February this year (heh).
Looks like all those automatic backup from Samsung and Google does not work at all and I should probably do some cyclic manual data dump. So why all those backup settings if it does nothing at all?
Anyway, thanks for your help.
Marooned_MB said:
Ok, so it worked from recovery menu. Data are wiped, phone install some german bloatware and it's like when I first bought it. As I suspected, despite Google backup enabled, it does not work. No apps are being installed. I have to recreate every single app with it's data. That's a small disaster, ech..
Samsung backup restored some sms/mms but from February this year (heh).
Looks like all those automatic backup from Samsung and Google does not work at all and I should probably do some cyclic manual data dump. So why all those backup settings if it does nothing at all?
Anyway, thanks for your help.
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Sorry for that. What do you mean by saying "no apps installed" You wrote before that your apps (user and most of the system) have been disabled, not uninstalled by the UPSM.
Are all your disabled system apps still at the same state after factory reset?
You wrote german bloatware? It looks like you have German branded Lollipop 5.0 firmware installed. I would definitely move to Polish latest unbranded (XEO) Marsmallow 6.0.1 to clean up your phone or if you wish to have rooted and debloated stock-based firmware then this rom is a very good alternative:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-ane4-kitkat-4-4-2-multi-csc-t2813628
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What do you mean by saying "no apps installed" You wrote before that your apps (user and most of the system) have been disabled, not uninstalled by the UPSM.
Are all your disabled system apps still at the same state after factory reset?
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By saying "no apps installed" I meant that after factory reset (wipe from recovery menu) and signing into my google account, backup restore did not install anything. But I've done yet another reset, this time from options and this time I've set up google account on welcome wizard and.. it worked, google backup restored all 107 apps BUT with no settings (they claim that settings should be also restored), so I have all my apps, but with no settings, so like after fresh install. I'm recreating everything from scratch, one by one.
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You wrote german bloatware? It looks like you have German branded Lollipop 5.0 firmware installed. I would definitely move to Polish latest unbranded (XEO) Marsmallow 6.0.1 to clean up your phone or if you wish to have rooted and debloated stock-based firmware then this rom is a very good alternative:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-ane4-kitkat-4-4-2-multi-csc-t2813628
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Yup, phone was bought as (I'm not sure how to translate "powystawowy") refurbished, from shop exhibition(?), a bit cracked on corners, but 2x cheaper. Anyway, it was just a matter of uninstalling 5 German apps (with root of course).
I did not put any other firmware as the one from Samsung has some unique features like mentioned ultra power saving which I enjoy on long travels. I've read that custom roms does not support this or NFC and few others.
So my father decided to update with substratum enabled and now we get SystemUI FC every time and can't use the phone.
No rooted, no custom recovery, no nothing. Is there any way of removing the overlays without wiping data?
Thanks.
eXtremeDevil said:
So my father decided to update with substratum enabled and now we get SystemUI FC every time and can't use the phone.
No rooted, no custom recovery, no nothing. Is there any way of removing the overlays without wiping data?
Thanks.
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You can try going to Safe Mode:
1. Reboot your device
2. Hold down the Volume Down key while booting up
3. You are now in Safe Mode
4. Go into Settings -> Apps, then find the overlay you think is messing up and uninstall
I'm afraid it makes no difference
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I'm afraid it makes no difference
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OK, I read this 'tutorial' here on XDA. Have not tried myself but see if it helps. If it works please report back. It would be nice to known for future reference:
How to recover if the above doesn't work? (Credits to Evozi)
You will have to boot up in Safe Mode (comes default on every device)
1. Turn on screen and press power button. It will show "Shutdown", "Restart", "Emergency Mode"
2. Turn on "Emergency Mode", keep spam the checkbox so you can tick the checkbox to proceed the agreement. (phone is super lagging)
3. While you are in emergency mode, you have very limited access. Open any system app and go to recent task list.
4. Long press the app task, press the info icon and app detail page will appear.
5. Hit the back button and it will show your whole app list.
6. Find your overlay and remove all its storage and phone permissions.
7. Deactivate Emergency Mode and now you are back to TouchWiz.
8. Uninstall the overlay app.
Can't check the agreement with th fc window all the time, any trick for that?
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Can't check the agreement with th fc window all the time, any trick for that?
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No idea Like I said, havent tried it myself.
Unless somebody else has a solution I suggest you try posting you problem here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/
OK thanks anyways
eXtremeDevil said:
So my father decided to update with substratum enabled and now we get SystemUI FC every time and can't use the phone.
No rooted, no custom recovery, no nothing. Is there any way of removing the overlays without wiping data?
Thanks.
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Have you tried wiping the cache?
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
I tried with no luck. I ended up performing a factory reset
Thanks to all anyways
Stock out of box Samsung Galaxy S6 From Boost Mobile.
Disclaimer >>>Might Work With the Sprint S6, since Boost is just the prepay of Sprint, the same phone I think...
First to say this is a rare find (2015 Release) but if you can get your hands on this awesome handset it has, 8Cores, 32Gb of Memory, 16mp.Cam, and as far as i know the Last Samsung Galaxy With the iR Blaster. So I take No-Responsibility to any Malfunctions or Broken Devices. Personally Had Little to Zero Problems Achieving this I would say This is the Best, Most stable Rooted Device i'v ever owned.
Im Posting here expecting that everyone knows what ROOT, TWRP, CWM, SuperSU is, Developer Mode/How to activate, how to reboot to recovery/Download Mode, Flash via Odin, and use TWRP.
I'll try to put this whole thing in chronological order. so out of box... or anyone who can restore their device back to this build BOL1It Works Flawlessly, Very-Fast/ResponsiveSystem Wide Equalizer>V4A-starts on boot, Xposed FW, Xprivacy, Lightning Wall, and The Google PlayStore still works.
Take Phone out of box [UNACTIVATED/NOSIM/AIRPLANE] LoL... Turn on at home alone... DO NOT CONNECT TO WiFi/DATA it will force update BOL1. Dont sign in google Acc. or Samsung Acc. SET UP http://wakasoftware.com/app-freezer-setup/ Once Completed With Freezer App Set up Reboot and Freeze The following Apk.'s
Search (Update) in Freezer app. You should find [com.sec.android.fotaclient, com.wssyncmldm, com.sec.fwservice, com.sprint.ce.updater, and [NOT100%ON com.policydm] Disable them. Next search sprint in Freezer; Disable every apk. listed under sprint search [com.sprint.zone, com.sprint.psdg.sw, com.samsung.sprint.chameleon, com.sprint.w.installer, com.sprint.ce.updater, com.sprint.w.prefact, com.sprint.dsa, com.samsung.sprint.setupwizard, and com.sprint.voicemail]
You can probably leave voicemail enabled boost has theirs installed anyways. Not sure if sprint-Vmail works or not. Go ahead and freeze any bloat ware or apps you don't want. Disable at own risk. If something messes anything up, reboot to recovery, factory reset, then start over lol
THIS WILL TRIP KNOX
Alright now go developer options and turn on OEM unlocking (allow the Bootloader to be unlocked) Now im going to thank (spammy l) XDA Member for this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...ainfire-autoroot-stock-custom-kernel-t3294308
Follow That Root Method-Just USE THE LATEST SuperSU & TWRP instead. Im on [SU 2.82-SR3] & [twrp-3.3.1-0-zerofltespr] Once obtained Root, an have installed TWRP&BUSYBOX; Create a Custom Recovery backup-TWRP BEFORE you go on to install XposedFW.
You can connect to WiFi/Data, set up google, samsung accounts, and activate wireless services/put SiM Card Back/Disable-airplane-mode now that you have the sprint apps disabled. WARNING if you root this without sprint apps disabled sprint will detect root on the phone and try to force update and continuously restart the phone only 10seconds or so after bootup. I did not know this when i first activated my services. Even after i turned off wifi and pulled the sim card out it was still rebooting only 10seconds after bootup. Giving me only moments to navigate to freezer app and search ''sprint'' and freeze freeze freezze.... so thats why we freeze them first. Also by disabling the sprint Apk. s it Removed the Boost Mobile Boot Animation not sure which one but just FYI just see stock samsung boot.img cool still.
Next have to Thank (wanam Contributor/Developer) For Their Forum( https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960 ) on how to install XposedFW For [5.1/6.0]Lollipop/Marshmallow. Follow That to get Xposed Installed properly. Once flashed it dose take a few minuets to startup, it will boot cycle a couple times, be patient.
Last but my personal favorite piece of software to place in to the system, ViPER4Android-FX 2.5.0.5
My last shout-out goes to (kevintm78 Senior Member) for his method on installing V4A The Proper Way. Here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/how-to-viper4android-install-proper-t3691597) after all that you should make a new custom recovery point to save your work. Thanks to all just wanted to put all that into one place for this specific build of phone.
A Few Apk. s to Mention
--Galaxy Universal Remote Version 4.1.3 out there on the web<<aptoid
--XBooster-Free Version 5.1.2 PlayStore
--Physical Button Music Control Version 4.0 beta6 Xposed Module
--lightningWall Version 3.9.2 Xposed Module
--APM+ (Advanced Power Menu) Version 17.12 Xposed Module
--XPrivacy Version 3.6.19 Xposed Module
--Flappy Bird Version 1.3 lol...