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[Q] How to root GEDified Xoom Wifi 4.1.2

I I have been searching for the net how to root my gedified xoom wifi 4.1.2,
My main objectives are
a) Root my xoom (because it is needed for OCing, but if i can bypass this that would be better)
b) Overclock it to 1.5
I have found 1 way root my xoom but i am stuck. The instruction says open the xoom and press down to display "android recovery" after i press up to enter android recovery it show : Entering Android Recovery Mode Reading ODM fuse:1. BUT after that i get the lying android with a ! on his belly. then my xoom restarts.
Please help me overclock my xoom because when i play Chaos Rings it lags, and its really frustrating.

Up, can someone help me with this?

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So the fact that you're GEDified, implies you have an unlocked bootloader.
So, Install a custom recovery, I'd recommend this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235170
Then in recovery flash the zip file I have attached to root. credits to solarnz for making the zip file.

Yup i think i have a unlocked bootloader, can you give me a step by step instruction on how to install the custom recovery and flash with the zip file? (FYI: I'm a newbie in this kind of stuff)
One more thing this is my MAIN PROBLEM
I have found 1 way root my xoom but i am stuck. The instruction says open the xoom and press down to display "android recovery" after i press up to enter android recovery it show : Entering Android Recovery Mode Reading ODM fuse:1. BUT after that i get the lying android with a ! on his belly. then my xoom restarts.
thank you for the time.
matt4321 said:
So the fact that you're GEDified, implies you have an unlocked bootloader.
So, Install a custom recovery, I'd recommend this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235170
Then in recovery flash the zip file I have attached to root. credits to solarnz for making the zip file.
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scampupy said:
Yup i think i have a unlocked bootloader, can you give me a step by step instruction on how to install the custom recovery and flash with the zip file? (FYI: I'm a newbie in this kind of stuff)
One more thing this is my MAIN PROBLEM
I have found 1 way root my xoom but i am stuck. The instruction says open the xoom and press down to display "android recovery" after i press up to enter android recovery it show : Entering Android Recovery Mode Reading ODM fuse:1. BUT after that i get the lying android with a ! on his belly. then my xoom restarts.
thank you for the time.
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Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468298
It's a really good, easy and simple GUI that can help install a custom recovery and more, the root function on it won't work though as I don't think it's been updated for jelly bean, but I may be wrong

yeah i think the root function wont work because i read the thread and the developer said he haven't tried it on jelly bean.Probably i'll just wait for his new update the 7heaven projekt. thanks for the help!:good:
matt4321 said:
Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468298
It's a really good, easy and simple GUI that can help install a custom recovery and more, the root function on it won't work though as I don't think it's been updated for jelly bean, but I may be wrong
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Gedified xoom
I've been trying to access recovery on my gedified xoom and ran into the same problem. Only when i got the sleeping android with the i on the belly, the xoom did not reboot. It was just stuck like that so I pressed power button + volume up button to exit and what do you know it went into the recovery mode. The xoom now says
Android system recovery <3e>
Use volume keys to highlight ; power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from USB drive
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Stumbled upon this by accident so dont know if it will work for you but hope it helps.

Gedified xoom
alternatively try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534

so did anyone have a sure but EASY way to root the xoom in the stock 4.2.1 state?
I'm dealing with the same problem OP stated in the first post.

shilohdrummer said:
so did anyone have a sure but EASY way to root the xoom in the stock 4.2.1 state?
I'm dealing with the same problem OP stated in the first post.
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Ok so I am in the process of doing this myself. I'm kind of doing this off my own back as I cannot get the AIO tools etc to work, but there is a nice way of gaining root on 4.1.2.
So, assuming you have an unlocked bootloader and a PC on Windows do the following:
1) Download the root zip attached above in this thread.
2) Download the latest version with install scripts from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782235
3) Put the root zip onto the external SD Card
4) Run the RUNME file
5) Use option 2 to boot into fastboot
6) Once fastboot is loaded use option 1
7) This will then install the recovery.
8) Power + volume up to reboot
9) Do not let the device boot into android, it will get rid of the new recovery menu, hold power (on the Motorola dual core splash) and get the device to turn off before android starts loading.
10) Once the Xoom is off, start it again, pressing the volume down key rapidly until you see some options at the top, select recovery, press volume up.
11) Welcome to your new recovery! So, we need to install the root update. So select install zip.
12) Choose the root zip, go through the options and install it.
13) Reboot your device
14) Check for SuperSU
Congratulations, you should now have root on your 4.1.2 GED'ed Xoom MZ604
Going put this in a fresh thread I think for any other self proclaimed noobs in my position
ratykat

shilohdrummer said:
so did anyone have a sure but EASY way to root the xoom in the stock 4.2.1 state?
I'm dealing with the same problem OP stated in the first post.
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Same here... this is driving me mad... everything people describe in other posts just aint happening on my GED wifi Xoom!!
Please explain.......
1) Download the root zip attached above in this thread. -------- where?
2) Download the latest version with install scripts from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1782235 Which file??????

Here is how I rooted my xoom.
follow the directions here but instead of doing step 1 follow this for adb install http://www.support-4-you.com/main/i...ged-adb-installation&catid=40:how-tos&Itemid= it is a 1 click adb install then follow from step 2 on.
When you are done there you can install TWRP 2.4 touch screen recovery (a much better recovery than what you used to root.)
Download TWRP2.4 zip and put on the root of your external sd card. ( if you don't have a sd card we will do it another way just let me know)
Boot into recovery by turning your xoom off.
1. press power
2. when the moto dual core logo comes on wait 3 seconds and press volume down
3. recovery should be displayed across the top press volume up.
You can skip steps 1- 3 now that you are rooted if you download Quick Boot open it, select recovery and the grant Super user permission
4. go to install zip from sd card (just like when you rooted) and find the TWRP 2.4 Zip and install
5. reboot your xoom
6. you now have TWRP 2.4 recovery installed.

[Guide][How to Root Lollipop GT-I9500/i9505][5.0.1]

This guide will show you how to root Lollipop 5.0.1 for the GT-I9500/i9505 ONLY!
With NOOBS support
Method 1 (GT-I9500)
Steps:
1 - Download cf-auto-root: Click Me
2 - Connect your phone to pc
3 - Open odin
4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up
5 - Extract and Flash the file via odin (AP or PDA)
Method 2 (GT-I9500/GT-I9505)
Steps:
1 - Download philz touch recovery GT-I9500 : pCloud Dropbox
Download philz touch recovery GT-I9505 : pCloud Dropbox
or Download CWM recovery: Click Me
2 - Connect your phone to pc
3 - Open odin
4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up
5 - Flash the recovery via odin (AP or PDA) (if you are on i9505 uncheck auto-reboot)
- After the device reboots
6 - Download the SuperSU or Dropbox
7 - Go to the recovery by holding the volume up + home key + power key at the same time
8- Flash the SuperSU file from recovery (Select "Install zip") and locate the file
9 - Reboot.
Method 3 (GT-I9500)
Steps:
1 - Download philz touch recovery GT-I9500 : Click Me
2 - Connect your phone to pc
3 - Open odin
4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up
5 - Flash the recovery via odin (AP or PDA)
- After the device reboots
6 - Go to the recovery by holding the volume up + home key + power key at the same time
7 - Now go to Philz settings --> Re-root System --> Yes Apply SuperSU
8 - Download SuperSU from Play Store
9 - Open the SuperSU and he should ask you, how do you want to update binary? select NORMAL
Have Fun.
If you dont get philz touch recovery on both i9500 & i9505 then flash the cf-auto-root and follow the steps.
cf-auto-root gt-i9500: Download
cf-auto-root gt-i9505: Download
cf-auto-root credits for method 1 goes to @Chainfire
Your Warranty will be voided!
im not responsible about any soft or hard brick or your phone!
MENTION ME IF YOU USE ANY OF MY LINKS!!
Receive OTA again and keep your data : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3024497

Wonderful! Does anyone know if how compatible xposed modules are with the new update?

Giorgios1 said:
Wonderful! Does anyone know if how compatible xposed modules are with the new update?
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Xposed is incompatible with the ART runtime. That means it won't work on Lollipop.

This thread doesn't belong in Original development,not even in Android development.
Moved to General section.

my experience:
installation failed ----> reboot ----> stuck at samsung logo

Rando81 said:
my experience:
installation failed ----> reboot ----> stuck at samsung logo
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Exactly the same happened to me .... !!!!

samsung bootloop
i followed all the steps here and my phone got stuck on boot logo.
didnt have enough time to find a proper solution except doing a factory reset delete and cache delete.
didnt work out for me so i flashed the rom again and now it's working.
is there any other way to root my device without any bootloops?

@Rando81 @davie088 @username0101
it works fine with me, but...
try going to a higher version with the recovery
or ill find a another way to root after some tries

Thank u bro...

mdimrankhangr said:
Thank u bro...
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anytime man!

Azar_98 said:
i followed your method and it kinda worked. installed recovery, system re root. installed supersu from play and it asked me to update binary. i accepted but it failed to update for some reason and asked me to reboot. i clicked reboot and got stuck at bootloop. i tried clearing dalvik and wipe data from recovery, still bootloop. so i guess it tried to modify a system file which did it wrongly and caused it to fail. either the binary isnt compatible with this rom, although it was compatible with chinese aurora 5.0.1. for now, im back to aurora. has anyone had any success rooting this? ill try tomorrow morning again. thanks
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i dont know bro, it worked for me and some of members as well!
im trying some methods but i cant confirm that it will work with all of you, but try flashing this with odin download
tell me if you rooted your phone!

same problem
tell us if it worked for u

For all that couldn't succeed with the original SuperSU, use this one
Flash from recovery.
Worked for me.

Had the same problem, this is how I fixed!
I followed the instructions in OP, but was stuck in boot animation.
This is what I did to finally get root.
1. Flash CF-Autoroot through ODIN.
2. It should boot, but the SuperSu app is really outdated.
3. Update SuperSu.
4. It should ask you to update the binary.
5. Try updating through the Normal method.
6. For me it failed, and the app told me to reboot and retry.
7. I rebooted the phone, but the phone was stuck in boot animation (just like with the instructions in OP).
8. (Without wiping anything) I flashed Philz Touch recovery through Odin.
9. I downloaded SuperSu app that is flashable through recovery.
10. Rebooted and finally got root!

wta
Millenium3 said:
I followed the instructions in OP, but was stuck in boot animation.
This is what I did to finally get root.
1. Flash CF-Autoroot through ODIN.
2. It should boot, but the SuperSu app is really outdated.
3. Update SuperSu.
4. It should ask you to update the binary.
5. Try updating through the Normal method.
6. For me it failed, and the app told me to reboot and retry.
7. I rebooted the phone, but the phone was stuck in boot animation (just like with the instructions in OP).
8. (Without wiping anything) I flashed Philz Touch recovery through Odin.
9. I downloaded SuperSu app that is flashable through recovery.
10. Rebooted and finally got root!
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are u keep the zip. file (update superSU v2.45) in the sd card n then install it with philz touch recovery ??

Woking Steps!!
Steps confirmed working:
1. Download and place superSU app into internal or external memory , from http://download.chainfire.eu/695/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip
2.Flashed Philz Touch recovery through Odin. from https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZs3BkZPWCE8hherxXnBPFJJc7ubQdC3Fv7
3. Boot into recovery, by 3-button combo .
4. Flash superSU app through recovery.
Done !! rooted
Hit Thanks if usefull

i am seeing a lot of ways guys. which way to root is working?

Try the methods above
If not the method 1 then try method 2

anuraagkochar said:
i am seeing a lot of ways guys. which way to root is working?
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My question to
Sent from my GT-I9500 using XDA Free mobile app

RubbaBand said:
Try the methods above
If not the method 1 then try method 2
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which above method? there are a lot

A Newbie’s guide to install PB1 ROM, root, unlock the bootloader and update to PF4-6

I wanted to update PB1 Lollipop to PF4-6.0 and unlock the boatloader. All that information is available on this forum in different posts, but requires some degree of back ground knowledge and is not always easy to follow for newbie’s like me. BY trial and error, and reading lot of thread postings, I was able to accomplish the goal. I am posting this guide as it may be helpful for other newbies.
BIG thank you to jrkruse, GeTex, muniz_ri, and other developers who put up lot of work. All credits go to them and I don’t claim any credit for anything.
My phone had Samsung eMMC and that is why I was able to unlock the bootloader. If your phone has Toshiba eMMC, you can’t unlock the bootloader and have to stop after rooting installing the PB1 ROM.
You can check eMMC by opening this file “/sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid” in a root explorer app (e.g. root explorer). If the first two number start with 15, then you have Samsung eMMC. If first two numbers are 11, then you have Toshiba EMMC and your boot loader is unlockable at this time.
Another way to check eMMC is by installing eMMC Brickbug Check from the
HTML:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en
or from
HTML:
https://apkpure.com/emmc-brickbug-check/net.vinagre.android.emmc_check/download?from=details
and then running the app.
Install PB1 ROM and then root following instructions from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
Before Doing Anything Please Install The Latest Samsung Drivers SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.0.exe
Installing PB1
You will lose all of your app data and apps installed, your internal storage will be fine, backup is recommended anyways
1. Download G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip and unzip it
2. Reboot to recovery (Power+Volume Up+Home Button) and wipe data from recovery, reboot to bootloader
3. Plug In your phone and open Odin
3a. Make sure your phone is recognized (In the Odin Screen Under ID:COM the box under will be blue with your com port id #)
4. Click the AP button in the Odin Screen and locate and click on the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar .md5 this is the file that was unziped from the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip (Everything you do will be flashed via AP!!!!)
4a. This will take a few minutes for odin to load and verify MD5. When done in the odin message box it will say
5. Under options DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING
6. Now click on Start
7. When finished you will get a green box that says PASS!
8. Phone will reboot automatically to recovery and finish updating then it will restart. It may be stuck on red Verizon screen for 10-15 minutes, so just be patient.
9. When Phone has finished loading and has booted up go through setup and do not add any google accounts or Samsung accounts or anything
OPEN DEVELOPER OPTION
Go to the settings menu on your GS5.
Scroll down to the "System section and tap "About Device."
Now scroll down to "Build number."
Tap the "Build number" section seven times. ...
Now back out to the main settings menu, and you'll see "Developer options" listed
Enable USB debugging
Uncheck “Verify apps via USB”
Go to Security
Check the box next to Unknown sources
Uncheck reactivation lock if it is checked (if you have a Samsung account click on reactivation lock enter your Samsung account and the tick should be off )
Go to Settings/Display and set your screen timeout to 5 min
Rooting Instructions
1. Download this zip GS5_LOLLIROOT_BLACKCAT.7z
2. Unzip folder.(You need a unzip application like 7z or Winrar).
ALSO COPY THIS FOLDER INTO SD CARD AND PUT IT IN THE PHONE
3. Open The Folder and click Bat file #1, “Install APKs” plug in your phone
On Allow USB debug message, check always allow this computer and click OK
Then follow directions
It will install APKs and then boot into bootloader “Downloading” and odin will open
Flash NK2_kernel.tar I AP slot
The phone will reboot get stuck on Samsung screen
Wait for the phone to reconnect
Press Enter flashing is complete to the root process can start
All the Steps for the main rooting process are done ON THE BAT FILES, READ THEM!!!!
If the root process hangs Close the bat, unplug phone pull battery and reboot phone to recovery (VolUp+Pwr+Home). In recovery wipe cache only and reboot. If phone reboots back to recovery instead, pull battery and manually reboot. Now Launch Bat #3 and then plug phone back in and
IF you get into android and cannot get root, Open bat file #2 and start from there again
If your phone wont reboot, use Bat #4 and try and enter download mode manually(VolDown+Pwr+Home)
When root is finished, pull your battery on your phone. Replace battery and reboot to download mode Power+Volume Down+Home
Use odin and Flash the VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 Kernel through AP
IF STILL HAVING ISSUES RUNNING THE BAT FILES, REINSTALL PB1 THRU ODIN AND RESTART FROM SCRACTH
When phone reboots, go to the GS5_LOLLIROOT_BLACKCAT folder you placed on your phone
Open KRoot.apk and install it. Once installed open Kroot. Click The Up Arrows a couple of time until you get to Try It and click Try It and that's it. Don’t click nothing else just close Kingroot. You should now have root. If It says Root not available and the bat said your were rooted Reboot Phone and open KingRoot You should now be rooted (otherwise reboot phone and check again)
Now go to google play and install SuperSU-Me pro app (I purchased this app). Run it to remove kinguser and replace it with SuperSu. After this process open SuperSu and will ask to update binary click update normal
Copy this G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip (It may come in handy later on) to your SD Card and Internal Storage Copy Safestrap_Flashable_Kernels and Safestrap_Flashable_Firmware and anything else you want to install like the below rom
Now go to the folder on your SD card and open Busybox.apk Installer Allow SuperSu permission click on install.
After you get message about successful install, Click on Safstrap Allow SuperSu permission then click Install Safestrap after it installs, click open Safestrap and click on install/update recovery. After it is installed, click on “Reboot To Recovery”.
Make a backup of existing Rom In safestrap
Unlocking Boot Loader
Unlock the Galaxys S5 Bootloader using DEV Bootloader by Method 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Remove the phone’s SD card. Either back up all the files on the card to your computer or use another empty sd card as unlocker will wipe everything on the SD card during the process.
Copy Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip on to the card
Power off the phone and insert the sd card. Reboot the phone. Then Reboot into Safstrap by opening LP Safestrap Installer and clicking on “Reboot to Recovery”
Once into the Safestarp, install the Unlocker.
Reboot system when you get the Successful message
You will see a brief “Android is upgrading” screen
click on SamsungUnlocker app
Wait and make sure to grant SuperSu access. This may take a few seconds to come up
type yes in the terminal screen when it ask you (Yes/No) Hit enter on the keyboard
wait for phone to power off
reboot to bootloader (Power off phone, then press VolDwn+Pwr+Home and keep pressing till you see the bootloader, press then volume up) and verify it says MODE: Developer
While phone is still on the Bootloader" or "download mode, connect phone to computer thru USB and start Odin and flash Twrp recovery using Odin AP. Use TWRP 3.0.0. as newer versions have difficulty accessing the sd card. You can down load TWRP 3.0.0 for ODIN from https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0...e.img.tar.html
Reboot
Note: To re-use the sd card used for unlocking, format your SDcard in android OS, otherwise, use a Linux box and a card reader and use FDISK to wipe all the partitions, then it can be formatted correctly
Now copy following files on to the sdcard
-G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
-TWRP_Prepare.zip
-PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
-S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit
-SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
MARSHMALLOW PF4-6.0.1 INSTALLATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
From the above thread, flash G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
Reboot into TWRP by pressing the volUp+home+power button and release all the buttons as soon as you seen the initial few lines on top left of screen
Click Wipe then Click Advanced Wipe Then select System, Data, Cache. Then swipe to start wipe
Press Back button
Now flash the above ROM thru TWRP's Install button and then reboot
Phone will hang at the Verizon red screen
NOW FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM “If You Already Have Bootloader Unlocked And On A Samsung TW Rom” section of this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Reboot into TWRP by pressing the volUp+home+power button and release all the buttons as soon as you seen the initial few lines on top of screen (If you reboot into android recovery, choose Reboot to bootloader and then reinstall TRWP thru Odin AP)
In TWRP Flash TWRP_Prepare.zip
Reboot system
It will reboot in to safstrap recovery (watch carefully as Safestrap Splash Screen is visible only for few seconds and then disappears – Choose recovery on the left side of the splash screen)
From safestrap, choose Reboot > Download
In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
In Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit
When finished on reboot watch for Safestrap Splash Screen and enter Safestrap (watch carefully as Safestrap Splash Screen is visible only for few seconds and then disappears)
Now go to Reboot Menu and click on Download Mode
Make sure in download mode the current binary is Samsung Official. If it says custom, repeat the above step till it shows Current Binary: Samsung official.
If Binary Status is Official Pull battery, restart and enter SafeStrap by choosing Recovery on the left side of the splash screen (DON’T press any buttons till you see safstrap screen and then enter)
Install: SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
Phone will Power Off.
Pull remove battery and then place it back
This process installs TWRP 3.2 which doesn't see the SD card. Hence, now we need to install TWRP 3.0.0
Reboot into TWRP by pressing the volUp+home+power button and release all the buttons as soon as you seen the initial few lines on top of screen. Click on Reboot and then Download button. When phone boots into Download mode, reflash TWRP 3.0.0 via ODIN AP
When phone reboots, It may be stuck on Verizon red screen for 10-15 minutes, just be patient.
That's it, you will now have on a rooted/unlocked PF4
2017-01-10: Edited the guide to make it simpler.
Sorry for not being able to answer questions in this thread as I have a very limited knowledge of this whole process.

Great job!
This works*.
I just finished the process of researching everything and installing most things based on the many different threads people vaguely pointed to.
It's nice to see someone compile it all together in one spot.
I previously had to reinstall the full PB1 restore image several times because I had gotten stuck along the way a few times.
The main thing I took from you that was different from other guides was that I installed PF4 from TWRP instead of FlashFire, maybe that helped things work.
*Some tips/modifications based on what I did based on other guides and now partially yours for the last few steps that worked just now:
1. The part where you install G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip and then Install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip) is unnecessary.
So in other words, after Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip, skip straight to unlocking Bootloader.
2. After unlocking the bootloader and reformatting the SD card, I'd suggest copying over all the remaining zip files you need for the rest of the tutorial to your device... that way you don't need to take out the microSD card and find a microSD reader.
3. I can't remember for sure, but I think after installing the PF4 ROM (I used G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)), I had to reinstall TWRP 3.0.0 from ODIN.
4. Here's the link to TWRP 3.0.0 for ODIN https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img.tar.html
Those are all the suggestions I can remember. Great guide!

Royal2000H said:
Great job!
This works*.
I just finished the process of researching everything and installing most things based on the many different threads people vaguely pointed to.
It's nice to see someone compile it all together in one spot.
I previously had to reinstall the full PB1 restore image several times because I had gotten stuck along the way a few times.
The main thing I took from you that was different from other guides was that I installed PF4 from TWRP instead of FlashFire, maybe that helped things work.
*Some tips/modifications based on what I did based on other guides and now partially yours for the last few steps that worked just now:
1. The part where you install G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip and then Install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip) is unnecessary.
So in other words, after Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip, skip straight to unlocking Bootloader.
2. After unlocking the bootloader and reformatting the SD card, I'd suggest copying over all the remaining zip files you need for the rest of the tutorial to your device... that way you don't need to take out the microSD card and find a microSD reader.
3. I can't remember for sure, but I think after installing the PF4 ROM (I used G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)), I had to reinstall TWRP 3.0.0 from ODIN.
4. Here's the link to TWRP 3.0.0 for ODIN https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img.tar.html
Those are all the suggestions I can remember. Great guide!
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In retrospect, you are right that I did not need to install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip). So removed that part. also made other changes as suggested.
Thank you!

mms2020 said:
In retrospect, you are right that I did not need to install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip). So removed that part. also made other changes as suggested.
Thank you!
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Great! Just a few more suggestions:
1. I think the part with "Once phone reboots, GO BACK TO PHONE AND CHANGE FOLLOWING SETTINGS " (basically the whole part about reenabling developer options and enabling USB debugging) is unnecessary and can be deleted because you deleted the part about installing that second ROM so all that should still be enabled.
2. I'd move the link to TWRP for ODIN from the bottom to right after the first time you mention TWRP (the line that starts with: While phone is still on the Bootloader" or "download mode, connect....)
3. What I meant in my previous reply was that I think flashing PF4 wiped TWRP, so in order to reboot to TWRP right after you install PF4, you need the user to reinstall TWRP from ODIN (right before/after this line: NOW FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM “If You Already Have...)

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Great! Just a few more suggestions:
1. I think the part with "Once phone reboots, GO BACK TO PHONE AND CHANGE FOLLOWING SETTINGS " (basically the whole part about reenabling developer options and enabling USB debugging) is unnecessary and can be deleted because you deleted the part about installing that second ROM so all that should still be enabled.
2. I'd move the link to TWRP for ODIN from the bottom to right after the first time you mention TWRP (the line that starts with: While phone is still on the Bootloader" or "download mode, connect....)
3. What I meant in my previous reply was that I think flashing PF4 wiped TWRP, so in order to reboot to TWRP right after you install PF4, you need the user to reinstall TWRP from ODIN (right before/after this line: NOW FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM “If You Already Have...)
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Made those changes as well. If I remember correctly, I did not need to reflash TWRP after PF4 installation as it was flashed through the TWRP. Thanks

Great thread!
If I unlock the bootloader, do I still need to flash a new kernel from pb1 lollipop to a marshmallow kernel if I want to flash a marshmallow based rom on there? Particularly CM 13.

Nice!
If I want to flash cyanogen mod 13 do I do it after I flash the bootloader unlock & twrp, or do I have to flash SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip first?

Thanks for this thread, OP.
I know a ton of work went into the methods explained in the threads used to create this newbie guide, but it can be difficult to follow those information dense threads for those of us who only get into rooting and flashing every couple of years with a new phone.
Sucks that Google and Verizon are making this more difficult. I fondly recall one click rooting!
They lock down the phones and load up the bloatware and if you aren't tech savvy enough to get around their locks (or just tech savvy enough to be able to follow an XDA how to thread), then you're almost forced into buying a 32gb phone so that you don't run out of memory when you start installing apps you actually want rather than the bloatware they prepackage.
I am blown away by how much bloatware has been removed from this debloated PF4.

Trying real hard
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Thanks for this thread, OP.
I know a ton of work went into the methods explained in the threads used to create this newbie guide, but it can be difficult to follow those information dense threads for those of us who only get into rooting and flashing every couple of years with a new phone.
Sucks that Google and Verizon are making this more difficult. I fondly recall one click rooting!
They lock down the phones and load up the bloatware and if you aren't tech savvy enough to get around their locks (or just tech savvy enough to be able to follow an XDA how to thread), then you're almost forced into buying a 32gb phone so that you don't run out of memory when you start installing apps you actually want rather than the bloatware they prepackage.
I am blown away by how much bloatware has been removed from this debloated PF4.
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Hi Guys, Well after much trying I have my phone rooted and the bootloader unlocked. Do I have to load the PF4 or can I continue to use it as it is. Or may I use a debloated PB1 rom? Thanks

Thumbmasher said:
Hi Guys, Well after much trying I have my phone rooted and the bootloader unlocked. Do I have to load the PF4 or can I continue to use it as it is. Or may I use a debloated PB1 rom? Thanks
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You can use it as is.
But since you did all this work, might as well upgrade to Marshmallow.

t-wrench said:
You can use it as is.
But since you did all this work, might as well upgrade to Marshmallow.
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I am afraid of loosing my work. It took all day. Can I flash 5.0 roms now? Like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-3-4-16-t3329029

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I am afraid of loosing my work. It took all day. Can I flash 5.0 roms now? Like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-3-4-16-t3329029
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I'm not sure on exactly what you can flash. I followed this newbie guide and it worked fine. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
As for loosing your work, if you followed the guide to unlocking the bootloader, you now have TWRP recovery. So make a backup, and store it on the microSD, or even safer yet, copy it from the microSD to another drive. If you screw things up, just use TWRP to restore the backup. Even if accidentally wipe the microSD, you'll still have that backup preserved off the phone.

Well, I had the (joy) of working on my mom's S5 VZW today. It was only running KK, so I got it rooted and bootloader unlocked OK,installed TWRP fine, but I tried flashing CM 14.1 (I had the 12/24 nightly downloaded before the servers all shutdown) and after 20 minutes it still wasn't getting past the CM logo. I'm used to these things taking a while, but 20 minutes is way too long. I'm currently downloading the PJ2 Stock Rooted Debloated rom to try from TWRP instead, since I can't download CM13 thanks to the whole CM/Lineage split.
For what it's worth, in the directions above, after flashing G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip, I did have to reflash TWRP with Odin (someone else mentioned this, too). The directions at that step were unclear; did I need to let that boot all the way up, and if so, how long should I wait, since this is a Deodexed ROM I know it could take like 15 minutes, but it still wasn't booting after 20. So I just did a battery pull, reflashed TWRP, and proceeded to install the remaining zips as instructed.
While in TWRP, I can't make a backup to the external SD card; maybe it's mounted read-only? I can backup to the internal sdcard, which is OK if I ever get it booted up to any OS where I can use a file manager or transfer to PC.
Still, these directions were very helpful, hoping I can get this thing running in the next hour or so... I have to leave tomorrow!

Not sure if @mms2020 is still reading this, but in the SamsungUnlocker app, it seems that "Yes" is case sensitive. When I typed 'yes', the phone immediately powered off and subsequent reboot into bootloader does NOT show mode Developer and Odin flashing of TWRP 3.0.0 fails. I repeated and typed "Yes", then app generates a few more lines on screen, then phone powers down. Now bootloader shows mode Developer and Odin flashing of TWRP 3.0.0 succeeds.

Thanks for the guide it was actually quite straight forward to follow. I have a ok3 verizon s5 rooted w/ twrp installed and bootloader unlocked. Having never dealt with verizon or samsung phones before. What do I have to do to upgrade to a nougat CM14 rom? (i'm mainly concerned with connectivity issues). Since twrp is installed can I just install a cm14 image? (full wipe and all).

Thanks for the guide! :good:

I'm on lollipop, rooted, unlocked bootloader, I want to upgrade to marshmallow and keep twrp, so I don't need to install safestrap do I?
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I followed the steps a few days ago, it went perfectly. The root, the bootloader unlock, and the Marshmallow upgrade was all so easy! Nothing like my Note 4. I had to do all the work for that phone. This phone has it easy. It's all done for the users already. All I needed was a computer, with adb, common sense, and the ability to read lol. Anyways I'm on the Nemesis N7 international port and my phone is flying on this rom!! Couldn't be happier with my Now.... what....3 year old S5!
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Thanks for this. I wonder if this is normal, SuperSU-Me pro is stuck in processing for a long time. Is there a trick to it?
Thanks for any replies, Tom

thoughto said:
Thanks for this. I wonder if this is normal, SuperSU-Me pro is stuck in processing for a long time. Is there a trick to it?
Thanks for any replies, Tom
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Try a different version
And no, it shouldn't take long at all. There is 2 steps though. And it will guide u through the steps. Or should anyway.
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Root Help

Hi, I have an SM-G930F. It used to be rooted, but i had to restore it using smart switch. I am now trying to root it using the same method i used before with odin, but i keep getting a message saying Recovery Is Not Seandroid Enforcing. Please help.

What is your root method briefly speaking? I can help you another way

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What is your root method briefly speaking? I can help you another way
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i used the cf auto root
thank you

jimmy2823 said:
i used the cf auto root
thank you
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Are you sure you aren't using CF Auto Root that isn't for a previous Security Patch? If you're using an up-to-date one then here's another way around it, but you will require a custom recovery first:
1) *Download the latest TWRP for your phone (I believe this one should be the one for you https://dl.twrp.me/herolte/twrp-3.0.2-4-herolte.img.html)
2) Flash the image through the 'AP' tab
3) Go onto the options of the Odin program and untick 'Auto-Reboot'
4) Hit start and it should take like a 1 min to flash through
5) Hold the Volume Down + Power + Home simultaneously
6) When the screen goes black or you see the Samsung Splash Screen, hold Vol Up + Home + Power and you should boot into custom recovery
7) Go onto 'Wipe' and 'Format Data'
8) You should still be able to transfer files to your phone while in recovery, so download the SuperSU zip onto your PC and move into SD card and flash it through
9) Download root checker to see if its all worked out
10) Let me know if you have any problems
*Make sure OEM Unlock is on*

AzzyC said:
Are you sure you aren't using CF Auto Root that isn't for a previous Security Patch? If you're using an up-to-date one then here's another way around it, but you will require a custom recovery first:
1) *Download the latest TWRP for your phone (I believe this one should be the one for you https://dl.twrp.me/herolte/twrp-3.0.2-4-herolte.img.html)
2) Flash the image through the 'AP' tab
3) Go onto the options of the Odin program and untick 'Auto-Reboot'
4) Hit start and it should take like a 1 min to flash through
5) Hold the Volume Down + Power + Home simultaneously
6) When the screen goes black or you see the Samsung Splash Screen, hold Vol Up + Home + Power and you should boot into custom recovery
7) Go onto 'Wipe' and 'Format Data'
8) You should still be able to transfer files to your phone while in recovery, so download the SuperSU zip onto your PC and move into SD card and flash it through
9) Download root checker to see if its all worked out
10) Let me know if you have any problems
*Make sure OEM Unlock is on*
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i got the Recovery Is Not Seandroid Enforcing with this method. I was able to install recovery through the twrp app but something is not right, it seems that my storage is not mounted

Try flashing stock rom to get a fresh start. Then CF autoroot again. Back anything up you want to keep obviously.

If you are on Nougat cf auto root doesn't work you have to flash a custom recovery and then root using SR2 SuperSu or later the current lastest is SR3 I think my sm-g930f is Nougat but if you also are then there's no point in rooting because most things don't work like Lucky Patcher Xposed Macrodroid there are only the sound mods and titanium backup

STOCK Root S7 edge SM935F Oreo 8.0

This might or not be universally applicable. As always performed completly on your own risk and liability! YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE IF DONE INCORRECTLY:
1. Download latest odin and put it in its own map (if neccessary install samsung usb drivers)
2. Download Samsung anti-root kit removal, dm no verity removal zip, and your specific twrp image from the official teamwin site
3. Connect your phone to the computer with the usb cable and make sure you can browse its folders and tell it to always trust this computer
4. Turn on developer options, usb debugging mode and OEM Unlock. Put the files in your SD card(antiroot kit, dm no verity)
5. Shut the phone down while connected, press the left side volume down the home button and the power button until you get to the download warning screen, enter download mode
6. When in download mode the odin utility when started up with admin priviliges should show a random port. Under AP select the twrp image specific for ur device. Under options tick off the REBOOT option (it shouldnt reboot on its own or it wont work for some reason) flash the recovery
7. Hold down the left side volume up, home button and power button until the phone switches off, release and press those buttons again till u see the first sign of life of waking up, then release and press again till you see the teamwin screen (method always makes you end up in recovery when timed right)
8. Slide to allow modifications, install anti root kit and dm no verity
9. FORMAT DATA (YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL DATA) it will ask to install supersu allow it
10. Reboot into recovery and install those zips again (dm no verity, samsung anti root kit, supersu)
Note: You will not be able to mount data in recovery after the reboot of the format but your phone will be rooted with all native apps and stock functionality present!:laugh:

An1oz said:
This might or not be universally applicable. As always performed completly on your own risk and liability! YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE IF DONE INCORRECTLY:
1. Download latest odin and put it in its own map (if neccessary install samsung usb drivers)
2. Download Samsung anti-root kit removal, dm no verity removal zip, and your specific twrp image from the official teamwin site
3. Connect your phone to the computer with the usb cable and make sure you can browse its folders and tell it to always trust this computer
4. Turn on developer options, usb debugging mode and OEM Unlock. Put the files in your SD card(antiroot kit, dm no verity)
5. Shut the phone down while connected, press the left side volume down the home button and the power button until you get to the download warning screen, enter download mode
6. When in download mode the odin utility when started up with admin priviliges should show a random port. Under AP select the twrp image specific for ur device. Under options tick off the REBOOT option (it shouldnt reboot on its own or it wont work for some reason) flash the recovery
7. Hold down the left side volume up, home button and power button until the phone switches off, release and press those buttons again till u see the first sign of life of waking up, then release and press again till you see the teamwin screen (method always makes you end up in recovery when timed right)
8. Slide to allow modifications, install anti root kit and dm no verity
9. FORMAT DATA (YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL DATA) it will ask to install supersu allow it
10. Reboot into recovery and install those zips again (dm no verity, samsung anti root kit, supersu)
Note: You will not be able to mount data in recovery after the reboot of the format but your phone will be rooted with all native apps and stock functionality present!:laugh:
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Any idea whether this would work for G935V on Verizon? What about flashing a ROM through Flashfire to 8.0 with root? Say...flash 935F or 935T firmware with the rest being Verizon stuff?

Wait is this for the stock Qualcomm versions?

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Wait is this for the stock Qualcomm versions?
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Stock Build R16MW.935FXXU2EREM
This has been done without flashing a rom

ATT, Verizon, Sprint Qualcomm is what I'm after. Locked bootloader and dm-verity?

rlewis312010 said:
Wait is this for the stock Qualcomm versions?
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This is for SM-G935F Exynos 8890 version
Might be applicable for other versions if you can meet all the set requirements above but it is not tested
It seems to go around the data mount limitation failure after the direct moment after format data. You need an image among other requirements of a teamwin recovery for your specific model for example. This limits the method somewhat, bootloader/oem unlocked usb debugging/trusted
Just am putting this out there bcs i searched a long time on xda and other forums and didnt found any success storys with the original stock rom for the s7 edge with Android 8.0 oreo on it
Be carefull and only try this if you know what your doing and as always on your own risk of bricking the device

rlewis312010 said:
ATT, Verizon, Sprint Qualcomm is what I'm after. Locked bootloader and dm-verity?
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As to my knowledge locked bootloaders with qualcomm cpus are still a no go at the moment, every thread mentioning them tells people to sell their device and buy one containing the other cpu instead

An1oz said:
As to my knowledge locked bootloaders with qualcomm cpus are still a no go at the moment, every thread mentioning them tells people to sell their device and buy one containing the other cpu instead
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can i use magisk to root ?

Rajeev said:
can i use magisk to root ?
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If u have the same device and install the magisk zip right after format data without rebooting like ive installed supersu zip then yes that seems possible

An1oz said:
If u have the same device and install the magisk zip right after format data without rebooting like ive installed supersu zip then yes that seems possible
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so after all this process my device will be Decrypted right?

Rajeev said:
so after all this process my device will be Decrypted right?
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Correct but your data mount will no longer be accessible after the format following subsequential reboot for i 'presume' it auto encrypts itself again making internal storage inaccesible trough recovery unless you format without reboot again
Kinda is like having the recovery teamwin benefit without too many of the security induced holes present

An1oz said:
Correct but your data mount will no longer be accessible after the format following subsequential reboot for i 'presume' it auto encrypts itself again making internal storage inaccesible trough recovery unless you format without reboot again
Kinda is like having the recovery teamwin benefit without too many of the security induced holes present
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So always backup daily things to PC right ? and u talking about this
"https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip"

Rajeev said:
So always backup daily things to PC right ? and u talking about this
"https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip"
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You'll be able to backup everything once your device is fully started up and have root access in Android itself.
Just in recovery after format 'after' the reboot recovery will not be able to read out any information from the data partition, wont be able to mount.
In other situations with other ROMS your system and internal data would be vulnerable for easy data breaches for if you lost that device someone who knows how to access teamwin recovery would be able to read out information trough recovery. That is not an issue using this method thus giving alot of security whilest still having a rooted phone with native rom and stock apps beeing present.
To answer your question having root access you can use any method available to backup the full image of the phone partitions as long as the device is turned on and unlocked/trusted/usb debugging on/oem unlocked altough this hasn't been tested yet on this device. The reason for this is i love to upgrade security patches from time to time and this requires me to go back to stock recovery. I use a combination of cloud samsung/google/onedrive backups to restore everything quite easily and considerably handsfree if a full install is needed

An1oz said:
You'll be able to backup everything once your device is fully started up and have root access in Android itself.
Just in recovery after format 'after' the reboot recovery will not be able to read out any information from the data partition, wont be able to mount.
In other situations with other ROMS your system and internal data would be vulnerable for easy data breaches for if you lost that device someone who knows how to access teamwin recovery would be able to read out information trough recovery. That is not an issue using this method thus giving alot of security whilest still having a rooted phone with native rom and stock apps beeing present.
To answer your question having root access you can use any method available to backup the full image of the phone partitions as long as the device is turned on and unlocked/trusted/usb debugging on/oem unlocked altough this hasn't been tested yet on this device. The reason for this is i love to upgrade security patches from time to time and this requires me to go back to stock recovery. I use a combination of cloud samsung/google/onedrive backups to restore everything quite easily and considerably handsfree if a full install is needed
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Okay but how do I make full backup of the phone if DATA is locked? And how do I flash Magisk module if DATA is locked?
To me it's not a "better" security, it's just major functionality that I use for ages that are broken by a bug...
Because of this I have to stay in Android 7.0 to keep all the functionalities I need.

With root enabled you can backup any partition while your phone is awake. But indeed twrp cant mount data after the reboot of the initial wipe. Magisk is confirmed working by the way:
Flashed the zip after format data and reboot right into recovery
Then start up the phone let it prepare apps and go into setup wizard but dont do anything
Shut down the phone and boot into recovery
Flash the magisk zip again, data mount fail doesnt matter at this point
Reboot into the system setup wizard and setup your phone with magisk root enabled

Yeah I know this (but thx anyway), problem will be when I will need to flash .zip in recovery (like youtube vanced) , it won't be possible and youtube vanced is one of the reason my phone is rooted.

Does Samsung Pay work after rooting this way? Not having Samsung Pay has been a deal-breaker for me.

Already in use said:
Yeah I know this (but thx anyway), problem will be when I will need to flash .zip in recovery (like youtube vanced) , it won't be possible and youtube vanced is one of the reason my phone is rooted.
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There is an non-root version of Vanced, please check their forum post.

StygiAn TrepidAtioN said:
Does Samsung Pay work after rooting this way? Not having Samsung Pay has been a deal-breaker for me.
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It was working, when I rebooted after installing magisk

I have installed Magisk although i got an error because data not mountable. So no need to wipe data if you use Magisk to root.
Also "Samsung anti-root kit removal" is not required!