Hey.
I'm new when i comes to rooting..
All i need to know is.. Is it possible to gain root access with stock rom and stock recovery?
And if so could someone link me to a "how to" guide that confirmes success on rooting with stock rom and stock recovery.. No TWRP.. No custom recovery..
Just plain root access no extra jibber jabber.
Basically i want to have root access without it being easily recognisable if a phone store salesman or technician with basic phone knowledge were to look at the phone.. i want him/her to see a stock Android version on Samsung S8. But still have root access.
This is a European version S8 SM-G950F
I believe that is the Exynos variant.
Please Help?
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Hello guys, I have some questions I am hoping you experienced people can answer for me.
After doing a bunch of research, I am left a bit confused since a lot of the posts are older, and things have changed over the last few months, especially with locked bootloaders and such.
My current phone is:
-Samsung S4 (Fido based) SGH-i337M
-Android Version 4.3
-Baseband Version i337MVLUEMK6
I only want to ROOT the phone, so I can remove a bunch of excess Samsung bloatware that I never use, I am not really interested in custom ROM's at this time.
1. What is a Custom Recovery exactly?
I keep reading about Custom Recoveries but I don't really know what they are exactly... . Is this just a Firmware mirror that I can go back to at any time AFTER I root the device? Do I need to root the device to CREATE the Custom Recovery?
2. CAN I go back to "Stock" easily? Can I just find the original 4.3 Samsung FW and load it up?
3. I know that moving to 4.4 will require another Root when it becomes available later this month from Samsung, however can I go to the Default Android 4.4 ROM at this time, skipping all the Samsung Stuff?
4. I see a programmed called KINGO offering to root my phone for me, but then somebody said something about there not being a Custom Recovery available for it, which goes up to my original question. Can I not just revert back to unrooted status after?
Thanks to anybody who can help me with these noobish questions, I appreciate it.
I don't have your model so don't want to guess at rooting.
But:
Do not remove Bloatware after rooted. Get Titanium BackuP from the Market. The paid version (support devs) and just freeze the apps until you know they have no negative impact after freezing.
Do a Nandroid ASAP and put a copy on PC also.
Read this on your Recovery question:
http://freedupthoughts.com/2013/04/what-is-custom-recovery-why-should-i.html
You have an unlocked bootloader with the i337m
Someone else can address correct rooting for your specific device and get the correct recovery for it. I prefer TWRP.
I'm currently using 4.3 android and there's no official 4.4 update yet. What I want to do is upgrade to 4.4.2, then root it. I looked for solutions but they all seem dangerous to me, a beginner.
Cf auto root says that if my bootloader is locked, I risk bricking the device. How do I check if it's locked or not?
How can I backup everything so that IF something goes wrong I can go back to stock?
Where can I get the CORRECT firmware / android version 4.4.2 for the i9505?
My baseband number is XXUEMK9 and the phone is factory unlocked. I basically need to be spoonfed with baby explanations if possible.
DragosPaul said:
I'm currently using 4.3 android and there's no official 4.4 update yet. What I want to do is upgrade to 4.4.2, then root it. I looked for solutions but they all seem dangerous to me, a beginner.
Cf auto root says that if my bootloader is locked, I risk bricking the device. How do I check if it's locked or not?
How can I backup everything so that IF something goes wrong I can go back to stock?
Where can I get the CORRECT firmware / android version 4.4.2 for the i9505?
My baseband number is XXUEMK9 and the phone is factory unlocked. I basically need to be spoonfed with baby explanations if possible.
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Hi there,
4.4 update came out a few days ago.......There are plenty of links around to download and flash via odin....THIS is just one of them.
If you are looking at flashing custom ROMS then root is generally not necessary as most custom ROMS will root your device. Only a custom recovery is needed. Philz and TWRP are the most popular. A search in xda will help you find them.
I encourage you to do ALOT more reading and research before doing anything unfamiliar to your device as only you are responsible for it!!
I have Samsung galaxy A5, SM-A500H. Running Android 5.0.2, downloaded from here. I want to root it.
The only root available right now AFAIK, is CF-Auto-Root, as described here for example. But this root breaks everything, all the apps stop running when you reboot the phone and you have reinstall the firmware, it doesn't work.
Is there another way to root my device?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ot-galaxy-a5-a500fu-lollipop-5-t3137613/page9
no problems with my a500fu yesterday i flashed TRWP with succes
Ask root galaxy A500f on lollipop stock rom Rusia
Please give me method root galaxy A500f on lollipop stock rom Rusia..because i dont know...please help me
mjs87 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ot-galaxy-a5-a500fu-lollipop-5-t3137613/page9
no problems with my a500fu yesterday i flashed TRWP with succes
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the method you suggest, is great, i always wanted to know how that's done but can't do it, since it will require me to reflash the phone and reinstall the rom
This answer is for future users
first if you want to upgrade to 5.02
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-A500H/
I use the unknown carrier but you could pick any. just create an account there first.
and to root it, the only safe way, all other ways, it will break it, so again the only safe way to root that thing
http://www.kingroot.net/
didn't work before, now is working, download the apk, root it, takes 5 min, restart your phone, have a nice day
Hi,
Im having fast battery drain issue with my AT&T S4, I read on forums that by installing Cyanogenmod can improve battery performance. Now before installing Cyanogenmod I would like to ask some questions.
1. Will I be able to go back to stock from Cyanogenmod ?
2. Which version of Cyanogenmod should I download ? I think v11 gives better battery result.
3. Will this completely uninstall all bloatware from samsung and at&t
4. Will I get more Internal space ? Currently I have 9 gb out of 16 gb
Also I have rooted by mobile using this Guide
Phone Specification
AT&T S4 SGH I337
BOOTLOADER : I337UCUFNJ4
PDA : I337UCUFNJ4
CSC : I337ATTFNJ4
BASEBAND : I337UCUFNJ4
KERVEL VER : 3.4.0-2960651
ANDROID : 4.4.4
BUILD NO. : KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ4
Thanks
You will also need a custom recovery in order to flash a custom rom.
You should be able to return back to stock rom with Odin.
Yes, flashing a custom rom will remove all Samsung and AT&T apps from the phone.
No, you will not get more internal storage. 9GB user space is all you get with the S4.
Regarding your battery drains. Make sure the battery is still good. If it is swollen you should consider getting a new battery.
Thank you for your reply.
Could you please elaborate the first line. How do I know if I have custom recovery ?
You would've known if you had one because custom recoveries are usually flashed by the user. Since you don't recall flashing any then you don't have one (custom one).
Unless it was part of that tutorial and you flashed it unknowingly
Problem is, your phone has a locked bootloader. This makes the whole process more complicated.
GDReaper said:
You would've known if you had one because custom recoveries are usually flashed by the user. Since you don't recall flashing any then you don't have one (custom one).
Unless it was part of that tutorial and you flashed it unknowingly
Problem is, your phone has a locked bootloader. This makes the whole process more complicated.
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The tutorial I followed to gain root access was like flashing nc1 kernel than use towel root and than flashing back to nj4 kernel. This is what I did to gain root access.
Now can I install cynagenmod in my mobile. If not than is there any extra step I need to perform to install cynagenmod ?
Thanks
taqi110 said:
The tutorial I followed to gain root access was like flashing nc1 kernel than use towel root and than flashing back to nj4 kernel. This is what I did to gain root access.
Now can I install cynagenmod in my mobile. If not than is there any extra step I need to perform to install cynagenmod ?
Thanks
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Yes. I told you that it requires a custom recovery in order to flash a custom rom to your phone.
Normally flashing a custom recovery is simple. But since your phone is an AT&T model, it has a locked bootloader.
Download and follow the instructions from here.
Good luck.
You should note that this may not work on your device due to the locked bootloader. Then you will have to find another method.
I have rooted s7 edge and I want to unroot it to use Android Pay, Samsung App, Snapchat etc. But my phone have 2 different imei. I tried to hide my root but I don't know which root method they used. Not magisk not kingroot not any other root. So if I unroot my phone would I have to repair my imei or it wont go.
Step by step:
1- I want to unroot my phone
2- I want to repair my imei if it neccessary (I have exynos btw.)
3- I want to upgrade my phone android 7 to android 9
How can I do all of these?
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I have rooted s7 edge and I want to unroot it to use Android Pay, Samsung App, Snapchat etc. But my phone have 2 different imei. I tried to hide my root but I don't know which root method they used. Not magisk not kingroot not any other root. So if I unroot my phone would I have to repair my imei or it wont go.
Step by step:
1- I want to unroot my phone
2- I want to repair my imei if it neccessary (I have exynos btw.)
3- I want to upgrade my phone android 7 to android 9
How can I do all of these?
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s7 android 9 only on custom roms. And to root and maybe repair your imei, just install a newer rom stock via odin.
Dark Stranger said:
s7 android 9 only on custom roms. And to root and maybe repair your imei, just install a newer rom stock via odin.
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My phone is rooted and I'm using an imei not belong to s7. So even if I do these steps I couldn't find any way to repair imei for s7 edge exynos version.
mestrator said:
My phone is rooted and I'm using an imei not belong to s7. So even if I do these steps I couldn't find any way to repair imei for s7 edge exynos version.
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he simply said. download latest rom like november updated stock rom and flash it through odin.
with that you will get original imei. in case you want to use another imei which is first of all illegal and 2nd you cant do it without root. for that you need to install custom kernel and then root your phone like using magisk. but you can delete magisk after using it.
in simple.
1st. install stock rom and you will get original imei. if its ban or not authorized in your country then i cant do anything.
2nd
you install(twrp) then root(magisk) then you modify the imei and then delete the root(magisk using zip file through twrp).
3rd
you can not modify anything after unrooting the phone.
4th with unrooting your phone, it will not mess up your imei.
5th there is no android Pie rom or 9 version. just oreo(8).
6th good luck fixing your issue ^_^