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Hi guys since today im a proud owner of a Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stock 4.1.2, but now comes the question, is it possible to Root it without flashing anything?
I only need root access to install a few apps, FolderMount, Titanium, Root explorer, etc.
I own too a Galaxy S2 that I rooted by the method of "rooting without flashing unsecure kernel" is it possible to apply the same method to the Note 10.1?
THANKS for any help given.
pedrohell said:
Hi guys since today im a proud owner of a Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stock 4.1.2, but now comes the question, is it possible to Root it without flashing anything?
I only need root access to install a few apps, FolderMount, Titanium, Root explorer, etc.
I own too a Galaxy S2 that I rooted by the method of "rooting without flashing unsecure kernel" is it possible to apply the same method to the Note 10.1?
THANKS for any help given.
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Welcome to the club. Take a look at all the sections for the tablet and make sure you read the stickies too.
Method #2 and youl be good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
pedrohell said:
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
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Let me ask you this, why no flashing? As far as I know it's either Odin or flash. You need to get a custom recovery on it in order to root.
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Also with the s2 the recovery and kernel are in one. This is not.
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
pedrohell said:
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
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No problem, but it don't get any easier than odin or recovery.
pedrohell said:
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
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There was an Exynos exploit method but Samsung patched the security hole a few updates ago.
The method in the link that was posted does alter your flash count and that can be correct but you are the owner of the device and if you are not comfortable flashing you tablet I wouldn't.
I have flashed mine and tried a few rom's but I always ended up resetting my flash counter and going back to stock.
Folder mount works great and that was the reason I rooted in the first place but you can store your files on the ext drive and transfer them back and forth manually but I found with my fast wifi I'm better off re-downloading the data along with "Helium - App Sync and Backup" to backup and restore my data and you do not need root, only draw back is that you have to have a computer connection for backup and restore to work.
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Yes, its just a matter of not feeling confortable, and there is also the risk of blocking the camera. (had a similar issue with 4.1.2 on S2 needed to downgrade to 4.0.4).
But it seeems to me a bit odd that to grant root access we need to flash the rom.
I don't think you read that right. You're not flashing a ROM, just a custom recovery through ODIN, then a root app. It's actually very simple. (Any simpler and I would be concerned about rogue app exploits)
Fyi: I'm also new to Samsung devices and bought my tablet this week. Rooted it this morning by following the stickies, but sticking with the stock ROM for now. I'm more than happy with the tablet so far.
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pedrohell said:
Yes, its just a matter of not feeling confortable, and there is also the risk of blocking the camera. (had a similar issue with 4.1.2 on S2 needed to downgrade to 4.0.4).
But it seeems to me a bit odd that to grant root access we need to flash the rom.
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There is no flashing a rom with method 2. You Odin the custom recovery then you have to flash the superuser into the system. You need superuser to get root and Odin is the easiest way.
Trust me we have all been in your shoes about being nervous, I've been doing this a long time and this method is really easy.
You can also use this method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
It does require ODIN but as has been stated this is the norm. You are not replacing any kernels or flashing another rom, you are just adding the root components. Using this method also leaves stock recovery intact...
If you woory about flash counter then run triangleaway after to reset the flash counter and recoveries....
I found doing this, doing a factory reset from settings then reflashing the Stock rom using Mobile ODIN pro gave me a stock standard, but rooted, rom with all statuses "Official" and 0 flash count....
A lot of work I know but then worthwhile things generally require it...
Ok, I followed the Method 2 made everything like on video, after pressing Power+Volume Up, I entered on STOCK Recovery, not the CWM,even so, I apply the .zip and I get:
MANUAL MODE
--Appling Multi-CSC....
Applied the CSC-code:LUX
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
--Install /sdcard....
Finding update package....
Opening update package....
Verifying update package.....
E:FAILED TO VERIFY WHOLE-FILE SIGNATURE
E:FAILED TO VERIFY WHOLE-FILE SIGNATURE
E:signature verification failed
I also retryed and turned off auto-reboot in Odin before starting the process but I get the same thing, now what should I do?
Its not rootable?
Ok, Its finally rooted, What I had to do,
On Odin unthick auto-reboot, When Odin finished doing its thing, dont shutdown the Tablet but press Power+Volume Up and go directly to CWM recovery and there follow the rest of instructions.
Thanks to everybody that took time to help me, thats why I love this forum.
A BIG THANK YOU.
pedrohell said:
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
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I see that I'm probably too late now to answer the OP.
But maybe others can be interested.
I find that the easiest way to root (without odin and without installing a custom recovery) is Framaroot.
It uses some Exynos exploits, and has been also recently updated by the developer to counteract Samsung's patches.
It may work or it may not work on some devices and with some of the more recent firmware.
In any case giving it a try doesn't cost anything. It's just an app.
If it works the app can also be used to temporarily remove the root.
For me it worked with Firmware N8000XXCLL3 and I know that it works with some more recent fw too.
Furthermore it doesn't change the counter and even the Devices Status remains "Official". Well, actually the devices status may change to "Custom" after few days with the tablet on, but it returns Official after a simple reboot.
pedrohell said:
Ok, Its finally rooted, What I had to do,
On Odin unthick auto-reboot, When Odin finished doing its thing, dont shutdown the Tablet but press Power+Volume Up and go directly to CWM recovery and there follow the rest of instructions.
Thanks to everybody that took time to help me, thats why I love this forum.
A BIG THANK YOU.
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Awesome to hear! I ran into the same thing you did, forgot to go straight to recovery from odin.
Enjoy!
Stuck
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
brix696 said:
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
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I don't use CWM, but see if there is a signature seeing to turn it off. Also make sure your md5 of the zip is correct.
brix696 said:
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
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What were your options on the page right before that? What option did you select to initiate that?
Maybe try using the files from here instead:
http://droidviews.com/2013/root-and...ung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-n8010-n8013-n8020/
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I don't use CWM, but see if there is a signature seeing to turn it off. Also make sure your md5 of the zip is correct.
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Where should i look for a signature ? I have downloaded the file 3 times, just to manke sure that i wasen't bad.
Before that, it was the page where i choose "apply update from external storage"
I have tryed the CF, still the same
brix696 said:
Where should i look for a signature ? I have downloaded the file 3 times, just to manke sure that i wasen't bad.
Before that, it was the page where i choose "apply update from external storage"
I have tryed the CF, still the same
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I would use the touch cwm, and what rom are you trying to install?
I just got my hands on the sprint note edge (such an amazing device!) and i've been trying to root it with cf auto root but every time i flash with Odin, it fails with the progress bar on the phone only about halfway. Any suggestions? I'm on the latest firmware, nk1, which matches the version listed on the cf auto root site.
Thanks in advance
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HEY, YOU. YEAH YOU. READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST:
We figured out the solution quite a while back, but I know no one wants to read the entire thread, so here's a summary c/p'd from the end:
But to summarize, we've been able to get root by flashing CF auto root, letting it fail, then immediately flashing TWRP. To fix any issues encountered with xposed framework (stock sms not working, lagginess, installations taking forever, etc.), freeze with titanium/delete data for shealth, health services, and private mode, install securestorage module in xposed or use the equivalent option in Wanam, reboot, and unfreeze.
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Now if you've tried this and you're still having issues, then post ahead. If you haven't tried this, or need help with specifics, read the thread. There's a post by me halfway through or so with 4 XDA links in it. If you want more info on the problem with xposed, check out those links.
jooniloh said:
I just got my hands on the sprint note edge (such an amazing device!) and i've been trying to root it with cf auto root but every time i flash with Odin, it fails with the progress bar on the phone only about halfway. Any suggestions? I'm on the latest firmware, nk1, which matches the version listed on the cf auto root site.
Thanks in advance
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You may check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
Its for a Tmobile version, but it looks like they may have had the same issue, but figured it out... I haven't tried it yet, but am REAL close to giving it a shot. It looks to me that flashing TWRP after the fail, may be the key to making it successful? I have the Sprint model too, but am still on NJL build.
Does TWRP fully support the note edge yet? Some of those steps (disabling screen timeout) make it seem otherwise. I'm usually hesitant to go for workarounds rather than actual fixes... :/ tell me if you do try it out though.
Next1776 said:
You may check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
Its for a Tmobile version, but it looks like they may have had the same issue, but figured it out... I haven't tried it yet, but am REAL close to giving it a shot. It looks to me that flashing TWRP after the fail, may be the key to making it successful? I have the Sprint model too, but am still on NJL build.
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I'm not sure about TWRP, but was going to try the Note 4 version. I updated to NK1 now, so may give it a whirl... Nah - You go first, lol. I'll post if I decide to go through with it.:good:
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I'm not sure about TWRP, but was going to try the Note 4 version. I updated to NK1 now, so may give it a whirl... Nah - You go first, lol. I'll post if I decide to go through with it.:good:
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Too Funny.. I heard the note 4 files where working from an undisclosed source.. I haven't powered mine on yet, Still waiting on a screen protector and case.. Lol
z31k said:
Too Funny.. I heard the note 4 files where working from an undisclosed source.. I haven't powered mine on yet, Still waiting on a screen protector and case.. Lol
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to clarify, is that the SPRINT note 4 cf auto root files you're referring to?
Just checked. Sprint Note 4 cf auto root is for NIE. Is this even safe to try on the Edge?
jooniloh said:
to clarify, is that the SPRINT note 4 cf auto root files you're referring to?
Just checked. Sprint Note 4 cf auto root is for NIE. Is this even safe to try on the Edge?
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That's what I was told.. Sprint note 4 auto root...
I would wait up if you feel uneasy about it.. lol
at least until they have a edge auto root. I may try the note 4 sometime next week when the screen protector comes in..
z31k said:
That's what I was told.. Sprint note 4 auto root...
I would wait up if you feel uneasy about it.. lol
at least until they have a edge auto root. I may try the note 4 sometime next week when the screen protector comes in..
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There is an edge auto root. It just happens to be failing at the moment (for sprint anyways). There are workarounds for the T-Mobile auto root (which is also failing) but we're all too chicken here to try it on our new shiney Note Edges . . . Lol
jooniloh said:
There is an edge auto root. It just happens to be failing at the moment (for sprint anyways). There are workarounds for the T-Mobile auto root (which is also failing) but we're all too chicken here to try it on our new shiney Note Edges . . . Lol
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Lmfao!!
OK. I wasn't too chicken... and should have been! HELP!!!!!
I attempted the ODIN flash with the proper CF that states that it is for the Sprint Edge... and now have a soft (I hope) bricked phone. The message I have on the screen right now is:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Like I said.... HELP!!!!!
I'm not familiar with KIES but I guess I'll get that way....
Update: I am able to get into download mode... now now if I could just get my hands on a STOCK ROM to ODIN... ANYONE?
beejmeister said:
OK. I wasn't too chicken... and should have been! HELP!!!!!
I attempted the ODIN flash with the proper CF that states that it is for the Sprint Edge... and now have a soft (I hope) bricked phone. The message I have on the screen right now is:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Like I said.... HELP!!!!!
I'm not familiar with KIES but I guess I'll get that way....
Update: I am able to get into download mode... now now if I could just get my hands on a STOCK ROM to ODIN... ANYONE?
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Nope. That's what we all tried and it failed for us too. We're trying to figure out a fix or alternative to this. Anyways, to fix your device, take the .tar.md5 file found inside the CF auto root directory and open it with an archiver like 7zip. Extract the recovery.img to somewhere and run this tool on it. Then open up the odin included in CF auto root and choose the recovery.tar.md5 you created rather than the usual file. Flash in download mode and you're good to go.
jooniloh said:
Nope. That's what we all tried and it failed for us too. We're trying to figure out a fix or alternative to this. Anyways, to fix your device, take the .tar.md5 file found inside the CF auto root directory and open it with an archiver like 7zip. Extract the recovery.img to somewhere and run this tool on it. Then open up the odin included in CF auto root and choose the recovery.tar.md5 you created rather than the usual file. Flash in download mode and you're good to go.
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If there is one thing I've learned in my many years on XDA... DON'T PANIC! Someone will help you. I didn't panic... You helped me hugely. Figured I'd go home and reactivate my Note 3... but didn't even have to do that. THANKS jooniloh! Many thanks...
beejmeister said:
If there is one thing I've learned in my many years on XDA... DON'T PANIC! Someone will help you. I didn't panic... You helped me hugely. Figured I'd go home and reactivate my Note 3... but didn't even have to do that. THANKS jooniloh! Many thanks...
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No problem. Glad I could help. Now let's just hope for a stable root method soon! Out of curiosity, are you also on NK1? I wonder if anyone who didn't upgrade was able to get root successfully . . .
beejmeister said:
OK. I wasn't too chicken... and should have been! HELP!!!!!
I attempted the ODIN flash with the proper CF that states that it is for the Sprint Edge... and now have a soft (I hope) bricked phone. The message I have on the screen right now is:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Like I said.... HELP!!!!!
I'm not familiar with KIES but I guess I'll get that way....
Update: I am able to get into download mode... now now if I could just get my hands on a STOCK ROM to ODIN... ANYONE?
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Man, this is happening fast... I just got it done successfuly rooting my Sprint Edge. Don't freak, follow the instructions on this thread which works on Tmobile devices. I didn't install the SD card fix file yet, but may if I need it. You are basically starting at the FAIL point of that thread. Although you need the SU file on your phone, which you may be able to get it by putting it on a Microsd and accessing it from recovery that way. Good Luck, and don't panic, lol.
EDIT: See my post here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/info-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915-t2945942 for more details on what worked for me
jooniloh said:
No problem. Glad I could help. Now let's just hope for a stable root method soon! Out of curiosity, are you also on NK1? I wonder if anyone who didn't upgrade was able to get root successfully . . .
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Yup! On NK1. Did the update yesterday when I first got the phone. Guess we're seeing a pattern here!
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Next1776 said:
Man, this is happening fast... I just got it done successfuly rooting my Sprint Edge. Don't freak, follow the instructions on this thread which works on Tmobile devices. I didn't install the SD card fix file yet, but may if I need it. You are basically starting at the FAIL point of that thread. Although you need the SU file on your phone, which you may be able to get it by putting it on a Microsd and accessing it from recovery that way. Good Luck, and don't panic, lol.
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OK. Now I'll ask THE question: Next1776, are YOU on NK1?
Next1776 said:
Man, this is happening fast... I just got it done successfuly rooting my Sprint Edge. Don't freak, follow the instructions on this thread which works on Tmobile devices. I didn't install the SD card fix file yet, but may if I need it. You are basically starting at the FAIL point of that thread. Although you need the SU file on your phone, which you may be able to get it by putting it on a Microsd and accessing it from recovery that way. Good Luck, and don't panic, lol.
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Can you tell me exactly what you did step by step? Also are you on the latest sprint firmware?
And what version of TWRP did you use?
beejmeister said:
Yup! On NK1. Did the update yesterday when I first got the phone. Guess we're seeing a pattern here!
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OK. Now I'll ask THE question: Next1776, are YOU on NK1?
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NK1
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jooniloh said:
Can you tell me exactly what you did step by step? Also are you on the latest sprint firmware?
And what version of TWRP did you use?
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I actually downloaded the Chainfire file yesterday for the SM N915P, but was still too chicken to try it. After I saw this thread today, I decided to go for it. All I basically did was follow the instructions in TEKHD 's thread for the SM915T.
-Dowloaded Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot file, Unzipped it.
-Put phone in download mode, selcted the Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot tar file and hit Start.
-ODIN flashed "FAIL".
-I then flashed a 2.8.0.0 TWRP file for the Note 4, which ODIN said was successful, but it would not boot into recovery (so don't do that).
-I flashed the 2.8.1.1 Tmobile TWRP file from TEKHD's thread, ODIN said success.
-Booted into recovery, adjusted settings for brightness in TWRP, (TWRP was acting really flaky, but I pressed on) I couldn't find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip file in recovery, (I put the file on my removable SD card) so I rebooted recovery, and this time was able to find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip, and flashed it.
-Wiped cache/ Dalvik Cache. Hit Reboot-> System, TWRP said it didn't appear to have root, do I want to root? Hit yes, go , whatever, it rebooted, let settle for a few minutes, and ROOT was born!
Hope that helps and I didn't miss something, but thats how it went down for me.
To sum it up, Follow TEKHD's Tmobile thread, with the exception of the Tmobile Chainfire file, (use the Sprint one obviously) I also did not flash the SD card fix from that thread.
Let me know if you have questions, but I will have to bug out for a while here until this evening...
Good Luck everyone!
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I actually downloaded the Chainfire file yesterday for the SM N915P, but was still too chicken to try it. After I saw this thread today, I decided to go for it. All I basically did was follow the instructions in TEKHD 's thread for the SM915T.
-Dowloaded Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot file, Unzipped it.
-Put phone in download mode, selcted the Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot tar file and hit Start.
-ODIN flashed "FAIL".
-I then flashed a 2.8.0.0 TWRP file for the Note 4, which ODIN said was successful, but it would not boot into recovery (so don't do that).
-I flashed the 2.8.1.1 Tmobile TWRP file from TEKHD's thread, ODIN said success.
-Booted into recovery, adjusted settings for brightness in TWRP, (TWRP was acting really flaky, but I pressed on) I couldn't find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip file in recovery, (I put the file on my removable SD card) so I rebooted recovery, and this time was able to find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip, and flashed it.
-Wiped cache/ Dalvik Cache. Hit Reboot-> System, TWRP said it didn't appear to have root, do I want to root? Hit yes, go , whatever, it rebooted, let settle for a few minutes, and ROOT was born!
Hope that helps and I didn't miss something, but thats how it went down for me.
To sum it up, Follow TEKHD's Tmobile thread, with the exception of the Tmobile Chainfire file, (use the Sprint one obviously) I also did not flash the SD card fix from that thread.
Let me know if you have questions, but I will have to bug out for a while here until this evening...
Good Luck everyone!
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No need to flash the SD card fix. there's apps on the play store that will patch the necessary files for that (and you can delete the app afterwards). Interesting that the TMO twrp worked . . . Someone should try that with the SPRINT twrp 2.8.1.1 found here.
Edit: I tried repeatedly to flash both 2.8.1.1 and 2.8.1.0 versions of the SPRINT NOTE 4 twrp and odin consistently crashed on "File analysis".
Edit: I took the plunge and went with the tmobile method. Nothing went wrong. Everything seems to be working fine. The TMO Note 4 recovery is annoying though (two strips of white on both sides of the screen). I didn't have any issues with how it ran like Next1776 did though.
Edit: I'm experiencing some odd issues. The primary one is that anything I install through xposed or f-droid takes FOREVER to install. Anyone else getting this?
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No need to flash the SD card fix. there's apps on the play store that will patch the necessary files for that (and you can delete the app afterwards). Interesting that the TMO twrp worked . . . Someone should try that with the SPRINT twrp 2.8.1.1 found here.
Edit: I tried repeatedly to flash both 2.8.1.1 and 2.8.1.0 versions of the SPRINT NOTE 4 twrp and odin consistently crashed on "File analysis".
Edit: I took the plunge and went with the tmobile method. Nothing went wrong. Everything seems to be working fine. The TMO Note 4 recovery is annoying though (two strips of white on both sides of the screen). I didn't have any issues with how it ran like Next1776 did though.
Edit: I'm experiencing some odd issues. The primary one is that anything I install through xposed or f-droid takes FOREVER to install. Anyone else getting this?
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BUt just to confirm, jooniloh.... you do have confirmable root? Guess my clue should be that you are using xposed.... but just wanted to confirm before I went down the rabbit hole....
jooniloh said:
No need to flash the SD card fix. there's apps on the play store that will patch the necessary files for that (and you can delete the app afterwards). Interesting that the TMO twrp worked . . . Someone should try that with the SPRINT twrp 2.8.1.1 found here.
Edit: I tried repeatedly to flash both 2.8.1.1 and 2.8.1.0 versions of the SPRINT NOTE 4 twrp and odin consistently crashed on "File analysis".
Edit: I took the plunge and went with the tmobile method. Nothing went wrong. Everything seems to be working fine. The TMO Note 4 recovery is annoying though (two strips of white on both sides of the screen). I didn't have any issues with how it ran like Next1776 did though.
Edit: I'm experiencing some odd issues. The primary one is that anything I install through xposed or f-droid takes FOREVER to install. Anyone else getting this?
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Awesome. Glad you are able to join the party!
I'm not having any issues right now. I have installed Xposed and Wanam without any issues so far. I did disable Knox and Secure storage with Wanam (under security hacks) as another poster suggested. Maybe also try wiping Cache and dalvik in recovery ? Hopefully we will have a stable custom recovery available soon. I say stable, but I guess this one is "stable" - its just not real pretty...
In case you didnt know the Sprint version of the S6 Edge root is available thanks to ChainFire's CF-Auto-Root. See the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/orig-development/cf-auto-root-t3056631
Our phone isn't in the list on ChainFire website, but the download for the T-Mobile S6 works on our phone. Here is the link to the required file.
http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip
USB Drivers:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G925PZDFSPR#
How to root Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P using CF-Auto-Root
Step-1: Extract the downloaded root package on your PC to get a file with .tar.md5 extension
Step-2: Ensure that Galaxy S6 Edge USB drivers are installed on the computer
Step-3: Switch off the Galaxy S6 Edge and enter download mode by holding the Home, Power and Volume Down buttons together for a few seconds. If it asks you to press any button to continue the process then press the particular button
Step-4: Launch Odin on the computer (located in the above zip file)
Step-5: Connect your S6 to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. When the phone is connected successfully, Odin will display an Added message
Step-6: In Odin click the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in step-1
Step-7: Double check everything and hit the Start button in Odin
Step-8: The installation process will now begin. It will take a few minutes. When the installation process is completed, the phone will reboot
Step-9: You can safely unplug the phone from the computer once the home screen shows up
Custom Recovery is now available, see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6-edge/general/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3102034
I asked in the CF thread if we had to unlock our bootloader and someone said they didn't. That true?
rank78 said:
I asked in the CF thread if we had to unlock our bootloader and someone said they didn't. That true?
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It's already unlocked, just follow the instructions above and you'll be good.
Already unlocked bootloader is a first for me :laugh:
This is excellent news, Root already being available & so easy.
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This is excellent news, Root already being available & so easy.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Beware. Read the posts in Chainfires thread about the phone not going into deep sleep.
I am now in that boat. Phone is not going into deep sleep and battery discharges extremely fast.
Still trying to find a way to fix it. I currently have to put my phone on the charger several times a day.
fgr said:
Beware. Read the posts in Chainfires thread about the phone not going into deep sleep.
I am now in that boat. Phone is not going into deep sleep and battery discharges extremely fast.
Still trying to find a way to fix it. I currently have to put my phone on the charger several times a day.
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That's certainly bad news. Hope all can be resolved soon. Is there a tar file available yet that you can flash to go back to stock?
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optimummind said:
That's certainly bad news. Hope all can be resolved soon. Is there a tar file available yet that you can flash to go back to stock?
Sent from my SPH-L720
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Nope. That's what I'm waiting on. Hopefully Sammy doesn't make us wait too long. Not too big of a deal for me, I have easy access to chargers all day (plus the quick charge feature is really nice).
You may want to try an app like Battery Booster to increase battery life. Doing a test with it now, will report my finding tomorrow. You can always unroot the phone via the settings in SuperSU
What would be the point of rooting right now?
Same sentiments as I'm saying. Especially with the issue of battery. Just wait patiently until all the kinks are out.
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What software are yall rooting it on?I haven't updated the os just to be safe for one but I wonder if that makes a difference with the battery drain. Also did anyone change the recovery image in cfroot zip?
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What software are yall rooting it on?I haven't updated the os just to be safe for one but I wonder if that makes a difference with the battery drain. Also did anyone change the recovery image in cfroot zip?
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I heard the fix for the drain problem is to reflash the stock recovery after you achieve root, but since the firmware is not available for the phone to pull out the recovery.img file to reflash it with odin its a mote point for now. Some other Samsung S6 Edge fourm are saying it maybe a bug in Lollipop and a way to fix it is by turning off Wifi
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I heard the fix for the drain problem is to reflash the stock recovery after you achieve root, but since the firmware is not available for the phone to pull out the recovery.img file to reflash it with odin its a mote point for now. Some other Samsung S6 Edge fourm are saying it maybe a bug in Lollipop and a way to fix it is by turning off Wifi
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Yea I wasn't sure if using the recovery.img from another model would work assuming the recovery was the same for all models. But if turning off WiFi is the answer that's a pretty do able thing for root and WiFi hotspot.
Excellent post OP and thanks for the disclaimers
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defjef123 said:
What would be the point of rooting right now?
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For me it's to get rid of the Samsung bloat and install AdAway
Any news on tripping Knox fubaring stuff like Samsung pay?
Knox will be tripped therefor supposedly Samsung pay will not work when it becomes available....has anyone gotten wifi tether to work yet? It appears that sprint locked down apn changing but wifi tethering works on a rooted T-Mobile.
Data wiped during root process?
Does this wipe data? Also, I had to encrypt my phone to use my work email.
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In case you didnt know the Sprint version of the S6 Edge root is available thanks to ChainFire's CF-Auto-Root. See the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/orig-development/cf-auto-root-t3056631
Our phone isn't in the list on ChainFire website, but the download for the T-Mobile S6 works on our phone. Here is the link to the required file.
http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip
USB Drivers:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G925PZDFSPR#
How to root Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P using CF-Auto-Root
Step-1: Extract the downloaded root package on your PC to get a file with .tar.md5 extension
Step-2: Ensure that Galaxy S6 Edge USB drivers are installed on the computer
Step-3: Switch off the Galaxy S6 Edge and enter download mode by holding the Home, Power and Volume Down buttons together for a few seconds. If it asks you to press any button to continue the process then press the particular button
Step-4: Launch Odin on the computer (located in the above zip file)
Step-5: Connect your S6 to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. When the phone is connected successfully, Odin will display an Added message
Step-6: In Odin click the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in step-1
Step-7: Double check everything and hit the Start button in Odin
Step-8: The installation process will now begin. It will take a few minutes. When the installation process is completed, the phone will reboot
Step-9: You can safely unplug the phone from the computer once the home screen shows up
EDIT: If you choose to root your phone its been reported that the phone doesn't enter deep sleep mode, but I had found before I rooted the battery life wasn't as great as my LG G3. You may want to activate battery saving mode to see if that fixes the problem or use a app like Battery Booster.
WARNING: Since we are using the file for the T-Mobile and you do achieve root with it, you lose the ability to enter the stock recovery until the firmware is released by Samsung or a specific root is developed for our phone. I just found this out a minute ago
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Does anyone have the stock recovery image? Since rooting my phone has not went into deep sleep. Only way to fix it, seems to be flash stock recovery back. I have twrp/cwm/tmo stock and none work.
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Does anyone have the stock recovery image? Since rooting my phone has not went into deep sleep. Only way to fix it, seems to be flash stock recovery back. I have twrp/cwm/tmo stock and none work.
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Actually, the T-Mobile stock recovery for the S6 Edge does work on our phone. I would have have posted the link to the recovery, but when booting into recovery takes a long time like 45 to 60 seconds before see the "installing system update" then it takes you to system recovery. I seen a post to fix the battery issue you need to wipe the cache partition after flashing the stock recovery. If anybody wants the link to T-Mobile S6 Edge Stock Recovery let me know.
T-Mobile S6 Edge stock Recovery can be found here:
http://zidroid.com/download-t-mobile-galaxy-s6-edge-g925t-stock-recovery/
Just acquired a Sprint S5 with 6.0.1 and PH3 firmware. I've never had a Sprint device before, I've always used Verizon. What's the procedure for root/bootloader on Sprints version?
You can root the G900P on PH3 with CF-Auto-Root. It WILL trip Knox if not already tripped.
More info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
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You can root the G900P on PH3 with CF-Auto-Root. It WILL trip Knox if not already tripped.
More info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
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Don't care about Knox, just wanna be able to use my kernel on this phone.
The correct version of CF-Auto-Root to use is available at https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ - just search for G900P. It says the build ID is for PCA but it also worked perfectly for me on PH3.
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The correct version of CF-Auto-Root to use is available at https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ - just search for G900P. It says the build ID is for PCA but it also worked perfectly for me on PH3.
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Is there a way to get twrp on it currently?
After I rooted with CF-Auto-Root, TWRP was easy to install using TWRP Manager from the Play store.
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After I rooted with CF-Auto-Root, TWRP was easy to install using TWRP Manager from the Play store.
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Can't I just Odin twrp and install SuperSU through recovery? I'm new to sprint phones, thanks for the help.
CF-Auto-Root installs a version of SuperSu as described by Chainfire at the link in my first post. I suppose you could install TWRP with Odin but I don't think SuperSu will be of any use without root. I'm not really an expert.
Twrp will install the binary on its own, it will say supersu not detected, you'll need to install the apk/app of su. Unrooted ever? Interested to know if the new magisk works for galaxy s5
Sorry to piggy-back, but is there any type of process for unlocking the bootloader? Is the bootloader already unlocked on these phones? I've seen conflicting posts, but they're all old.
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Sorry to piggy-back, but is there any type of process for unlocking the bootloader? Is the bootloader already unlocked on these phones? I've seen conflicting posts, but they're all old.
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Looking for actual unlock as well, I'll post here if I fine something
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Sorry to piggy-back, but is there any type of process for unlocking the bootloader? Is the bootloader already unlocked on these phones? I've seen conflicting posts, but they're all old.
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I haven't tried yet, but it's looking like you should be able to Odin flash twrp, then from there either install root or flash ROMs. But I can't get anyone to confirm for the PH3 update
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I haven't tried yet, but it's looking like you should be able to Odin flash twrp, then from there either install root or flash ROMs. But I can't get anyone to confirm for the PH3 update
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Well, if no one knows I'll give you guys an update when I try it.
Well. We're going to have to wait a bit longer. The eBay listing for it said it was in "very good condition" and was described as having minor scratches on the sides of the phone. When I got it, it looked like this: http://imgur.com/a/qfywD
I powered it on anyway, thinking maybe I could fix the power charger tab, and put a tempered glass protector on it to cover up the weird issues with the glass. That was, until I tried the capacitive buttons, which didn't work. No lights on them either. Now I'm waiting for the seller to respond to my return request. Friggen rip-off.
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Well. We're going to have to wait a bit longer. The eBay listing for it said it was in "very good condition" and was described as having minor scratches on the sides of the phone. When I got it, it looked like this: http://imgur.com/a/qfywD
I powered it on anyway, thinking maybe I could fix the power charger tab, and put a tempered glass protector on it to cover up the weird issues with the glass. That was, until I tried the capacitive buttons, which didn't work. No lights on them either. Now I'm waiting for the seller to respond to my return request. Friggen rip-off.
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Ouch, looks like it needs a new digitizer. I recommend Swappa instead of ebay.
I had a good experience with ubuyrite or something like that, let me return an s4 that wasn't to my liking, then let me return I t for full price when I wanted an s5
Ok, so I got my new S5, upgraded to PH3, then downloaded CF-Auto-Root from here: https://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip
I already had adb configured, so I enabled developer options, then used adb to reboot to the bootloader (download mode). Drivers were auto detected on Windows 10. I opened the bundled version of Odin in the auto-root folder and flashed the bundled tar.md5 file. After the reboot I had SuperSu installed and working. Rebooted back into download mode, then did the same process to flash the TWRP 3.0.2-0 tar from the TWRP website. I'm currently doing a backup and we'll see if I get a working ROM installed today.
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Ok, so I got my new S5, upgraded to PH3, then downloaded CF-Auto-Root from here: https://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip
I already had adb configured, so I enabled developer options, then used adb to reboot to the bootloader (download mode). Drivers were auto detected on Windows 10. I opened the bundled version of Odin in the auto-root folder and flashed the bundled tar.md5 file. After the reboot I had SuperSu installed and working. Rebooted back into download mode, then did the same process to flash the TWRP 3.0.2-0 tar from the TWRP website. I'm currently doing a backup and we'll see if I get a working ROM installed today.
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Is ph3 marshmallow? If you're bored try to go back to LP? I'm interested to know if it's possible. Returning to kitkat is blocked on the sprint s5s once at lollipop, I was wondering if marshmallow did the same
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Is ph3 marshmallow? If you're bored try to go back to LP? I'm interested to know if it's possible. Returning to kitkat is blocked on the sprint s5s once at lollipop, I was wondering if marshmallow did the same
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Yeah, PH3 is the latest version of MM. Are you wanting me to Odin back to LP, or just install an LP based stock ROM?
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Yeah, PH3 is the latest version of MM. Are you wanting me to Odin back to LP, or just install an LP based stock ROM?
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Odin or I was wondering if twrp would bring it back, you don't have to, I just remember kit Kat getting blocked when lollipop came out.
Ok, got my new S8+ today. I have not had a Samsung device for quite a few years, but do remember how to use Odin. I downloaded TWRP, Odin 3.1.2 and put the phone in download mode. Got the pass in Odin and rebooted and got to TWRP without issue. Now came my dumbass move. On the opening screen, I did not press keep read only. I was then going to flash a ROM to customize the phone. When I rebooted, it took a dump. I can get as far as the Samsung screen and then it says something about not being able to verify with the box at the bottom that does a factory reset. I pressed that and it booted to TWRP with several lines of errors of trying to mount data. There is 0 data on the phone now. And now, when I am in TWRP, my pc only recognizes the phone as a twrp decive - no phone files or anything else. I am going to try to put Omega on the phone and see if it will rebuild it for me.
Anybody got anything to offer? I am such a dumbass!!!
Is there any place that I can get Odin tar file of a factory image? I have searched on google and in here and do not see any place to download it.
I still have my Nexus 6P, so am not down without a phone.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=g955f has all the firmware you need, find the region of your phone and download.
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http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=g955f has all the firmware you need, find the region of your phone and download.
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Thanks so much for this link. I am downloading a UK version as it will be in English. I am in the US and did not see anything better to download. Again, many thanks for the help.
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Thanks so much for this link. I am downloading a UK version as it will be in English. I am in the US and did not see anything better to download. Again, many thanks for the help.
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Isn't UK Exynos? Are you on an Exynos S8+? Also requested a mod move for the thread to the S8+ forum.
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Isn't UK Exynos? Are you on an Exynos S8+?
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Yes and Yes. I am still puzzled at TWRP wiping my files from the phone. I will wait a few days before adding it again. I have read a lot on the Samsung way of doing things as it has been so long since I had one. I am used to ADB/Fastboot methods of flashing. Oh well, live and learn.
Mod just moved it here from s8+