Lacking a dedicated forum for the (s4 active i9295 intl. version), I suggest collecting all information regarding root for this model in this thread.
We have learned that GeoHots one-click-root does not work on the i9295.
However, as the i9295 seems to have an unlocked bootloader, custom development should actually be easier for this model.
edit: just realized that due to s4-forum-confusion, this was posted in a sub-forum for canadian s4. To the Mods: Could you please put this wherever you think it should be? I just can´t make head nor tail of the s4-forum organization.
Doolittle Duckbill said:
Lacking a dedicated forum for the (s4 active i9295 intl. version), I suggest collecting all information regarding root for this model in this thread.
We have learned that GeoHots one-click-root does not work on the i9295.
However, as the i9295 seems to have an unlocked bootloader, custom development should actually be easier for this model.
edit: just realized that due to s4-forum-confusion, this was posted in a sub-forum for canadian s4. To the Mods: Could you please put this wherever you think it should be? I just can´t make head nor tail of the s4-forum organization.
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If your bootloader is unlocked this should be fairly easy. Just get a custom recovery flashed through odin and flash the root flash. I would look to the international S4 threads or tmobile threads.
What made the AT&T active so hard was lack of bootloader unlock
What I would try
1. Get the Odin flash for TWRP recovery for the s4
2. Flash it in ODIN and reboot into recovery
3. Once in recovery select reboot to system and it should prompt you to install root
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK, THIS IS WHAT I WOUKD TRY IN MY DEVICE BUT I AM NOT A DEV
Moved to S4 international General as requested
joshuadjohnson22 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked this should be fairly easy. Just get a custom recovery flashed through odin and flash the root flash. I would look to the international S4 threads or tmobile threads.
What made the AT&T active so hard was lack of bootloader unlock
What I would try
1. Get the Odin flash for TWRP recovery for the s4
2. Flash it in ODIN and reboot into recovery
3. Once in recovery select reboot to system and it should prompt you to install root
DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK, THIS IS WHAT I WOUKD TRY IN MY DEVICE BUT I AM NOT A DEV
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Tried that, but recovery never boots on. Stuck on galaxy logo with small blue text upper left corner.
I used i9500 version of TWRP. The phone itself works ok.
Maybe clear the cache
Isn't the 9500 the octacore? I would try the i9505
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
Maybe clear the cache
Isn't the 9500 the octacore? I would try the i9505
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i9505 TWRP show same blue text, but shows black screen after that.
I think its time to wait some skilled developer taking this matter to his own hands.
The main hardware difference between i9505 and i9295 is:
1) camera, which obviously should not be a problem with recovery, and
2) screen (AMOLED vs. TFT) which might just be the issue we are dealing with here.
Does anybody know if TWRP can be reconfigured for our TFT size? I remember having similar issues with CWM for the Acer Iconia Tab 505 and 700, where different screen size in an otherwise identical unit rendered CWM unusable.
Doolittle Duckbill said:
The main hardware difference between i9505 and i9295 is:
1) camera, which obviously should not be a problem with recovery, and
2) screen (AMOLED vs. TFT) which might just be the issue we are dealing with here.
Does anybody know if TWRP can be reconfigured for our TFT size? I remember having similar issues with CWM for the Acer Iconia Tab 505 and 700, where different screen size in an otherwise identical unit rendered CWM unusable.
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Yeah, now that you said it, thats exatly how it feels, black screen without any graphic.
Must be a lot different. Hopefully a dev will convert to this device. Has anyone tried cwm?
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hmm just checked... both are 1920 x 1080 so screen resolution is the same. I don´t think AMOLED v. TFT-LCD requires different firmware when resolution is the same... I hope Samsung has not changed memory management ... both are 2gb RAM / 16 gb internal
... **** ... why does it not work with i9505 recovery???ß
joshuadjohnson22 said:
Must be a lot different. Hopefully a dev will convert to this device. Has anyone tried cwm?
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I tried also CWM i9505 version. Same result as with TWRP i9505, black screen without any graphics or possibiliteis to use anything.
ElakNovAlamak said:
I tried also CWM i9505 version. Same result as with TWRP i9505, black screen without any graphics or possibiliteis to use anything.
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So odd, I guess you will need to contact the TWRP team and see if they can work with you to get it working. Has anyone tried a odin root flash yet?
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joshuadjohnson22 said:
Has anyone tried a odin root flash yet?
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You link it, ill try it? Deal?
root flash?
ElakNovAlamak said:
You link it, ill try it? Deal?
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Deal
http://droidow.com/galaxy-s4-active-i9295-update-with-xxuamf5-jellybean-4-2-2-official-firmware/
A couple of flash manuals for the s4 active refer to the CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5
ElakNovAlamak said:
You link it, ill try it? Deal?
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tmobile s4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
i9505 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Do it at your own risk. I would recommend having the recovery odin available incase you have to restore
EDIT here is the direct download page, but see the i9505 page first for details on how to flash in ODIN http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
joshuadjohnson22 said:
tmobile s4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
i9505 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Do it at your own risk. I would recommend having the recovery odin available incase you have to restore
EDIT here is the direct download page, but see the i9505 page first for details on how to flash in ODIN http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
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And we have ROOT! Big thanks to joshuadjohnson22. So just flash http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip with included Odin and thats it.
ElakNovAlamak said:
And we have ROOT! Big thanks to joshuadjohnson22. So just flash http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip with included Odin and thats it.
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Good to hear. Now install goomanager and see if TWRP will work through that method
The twrp team working on a version for the active. The problem is the lcd sreen, he need a special driver.
So hope we will see a working version in some days.
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Good news
Active should get seprate forum or sub fotum
Where did you guys order the i9295 version of this phone? Through a carrier or unlocked? I would consider swapping my AT&T locked down one for it...
Related
Files lost due to hardware failure.
Flash via CWM or heimdall?
Will flashing UEALCB replace CWM?
Thanks for these as well.
mdubs said:
Flash via CWM or heimdall?
Will flashing UEALCB replace CWM?
Thanks for these as well.
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First question stated in OP.
Will replace boot, recovery and system with stock
jcase said:
First question stated in OP.
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Smacking my forehead right now... Thanks for the reply good sir.
This for galxy tab 2 info attaced
Anyone have this rom ? Please share
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I have this one.
I successfully flashed Recovery on it. Will I be able to root and flash other ROM-s like these stock rom-s?
HapaBiH said:
I have this one.
I successfully flashed Recovery on it. Will I be able to root and flash other ROM-s like these stock rom-s?
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I need to read more, and Samsung needs to use fewer model numbers for the same damned things.
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Forum is for Galaxy Tab 2 7" and mine is Galaxy Tab 2 7". Where should I be posting then?
HapaBiH said:
Forum is for Galaxy Tab 2 7" and mine is Galaxy Tab 2 7". Where should I be posting then?
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Okay, it seems it's another model number for the same name.
We are gonna have so much confusion about what's for what.
My bad.
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As much as I know there are p3100, p3110 and p3113. I think a read somewhere that the last two are for Europe and USA. The first one is 3G.
Is there a way to find out are these two the same? Will I be able to install stock rom because mine is some other one as u can c from picture? I'm not that good in these thing,(I know how to flash that's all) maybe some adb command
HapaBiH said:
As much as I know there are p3100, p3110 and p3113. I think a read somewhere that the last two are for Europe and USA. The first one is 3G.
Is there a way to find out are these two the same? Will I be able to install stock rom because mine is some other one as u can c from picture? I'm not that good in these thing,(I know how to flash that's all) maybe some adb command
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I
Have the 3100 type
I've flashed all ROM's from here and in all of them a lost the 3G function.
Is there any way to restore the 3Gfunction ?
HapaBiH said:
I have this one.
I successfully flashed Recovery on it. Will I be able to root and flash other ROM-s like these stock rom-s?
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Is there a way you could share your rom with me? This is the original stock rom version I had on my tab 2, but flashed over it without backing up.
Cheers.
I am a little confused on how to check what the firmware is.
Is it the build number as shown in the settings/about phone (attached) or is what Kies state when tab is connected
cheers
Maksy
maksymillian said:
I am a little confused on how to check what the firmware is.
Is it the build number as shown in the settings/about phone (attached) or is what Kies state when tab is connected
cheers
Maksy
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Yup, that is correct
How do I root this new to tabs this is my very 1st one
swaggedout GT-P3113
I have GT-P3100
With 4.0.3
I tried to instal Cyanogenmod but failed, I think I should update my fw before to 4.0.4 but I didin't find on line how to do this
Could anyone help me \Please?
My 3113 is semi - bricked since I mistakenly downloaded all my apps stored on Google from my SGS3 and my Epic (my bad) . I no longer have navigation buttons and I need to wipe and restore to stock. Where please can I find the stock rom? Also, can I use 3 series Odin or do I need to get 1.85 or 1.87?
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Devtodi said:
My 3113 is semi - bricked since I mistakenly downloaded all my apps stored on Google from my SGS3 and my Epic (my bad) . I no longer have navigation buttons and I need to wipe and restore to stock. Where please can I find the stock rom? Also, can I use 3 series Odin or do I need to get 1.85 or 1.87?
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Try here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645295
I'm not sure about Odin.
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Just received an OTA update on my 3113, but could not install it as it does not work with CWM recovery.
Based on the info message, it's 4.0.4 based + some app updates.
Base on the files inside the update, version should be P3113UEBLG2.
XaMaB said:
Just received an OTA update on my 3113, but could not install it as it does not work with CWM recovery.
Based on the info message, it's 4.0.4 based + some app updates.
Base on the files inside the update, version should be P3113UEBLG2.
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(I think) if your not rooted the ota update should self install. You can't flash an ota through CWM but can through Odin.
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Hi Everyone,
Didn't see anyone post the stock firmware ODIN files for the AT&T Samsung S5 SM-G900A. Here is the link for the .rar file.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B39HeQraxTHSSVhKUHpYemRrcGs/edit?usp=sharing
Includes BL, AP, CP, and CSC.
I was able to restore my phone with ODIN and these files.
Hope they help!
Nice, good work! Hopefully someone knowledgeable puts these to good use and helps us with a root method :good:
karmuh said:
Nice, good work! Hopefully someone knowledgeable puts these to good use and helps us with a root method :good:
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Already posted the recovery in CF Root Thread but I dont think CF Root will actually work, the ATT S5 likely needs a new KK root exploit not yet released.
[ADDED] [TO] [FAQ] [Apr.11.2014]
zidacj said:
Hi Everyone,
Didn't see anyone post the stock firmware ODIN files for the AT&T Samsung S5 SM-G900A. Here is the link for the .rar file.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B39HeQraxTHSSVhKUHpYemRrcGs/edit?usp=sharing
Includes BL, AP, CP, and CSC.
I was able to restore my phone with ODIN and these files.
Hope they help!
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Nice Job ...Added to [INDEX][FAQ][Q&A][ALL-IN-ONE][ATT-SGS5][SM-G900A][Apr.11.2014]
>>> MIRROR LINK <<<
ted77usa said:
Nice Job ...Added to [INDEX][FAQ][Q&A][ALL-IN-ONE][ATT-SGS5][SM-G900A][Apr.11.2014]
>>> MIRROR LINK <<<
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Well well well, who do we have here? How you doing Ted? Thanks for the mirror...:good::good:
Good stuff. Thanks man
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TheAxman said:
Well well well, who do we have here? How you doing Ted? Thanks for the mirror...:good::good:
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Good to see you here too Rod.... I can't wait to get mine next month due to my contract..... Hopefully by then we see more development.... especially with your knowledge Rod.
Swyped From Venomous Droid Blue Chrome Edition
Ok, I am stupid, I booted this and the dpi density settings is real low... like it is SMALL, where do you change this in S5?
Nice work guys. Looking forward to root soon.
Really hope there is some progress soon. The S5 is a great phone stock. Not too much bloatware but I would love to have root for Xposed and additional debloating. Greenify works a lot better too. And can't forget Titanium backup. I will donate to whoever releases a stable root for this phone.
Here is a fast mirror hosted on my server
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Galaxy+S5/AT&T/
JesseTron said:
Really hope there is some progress soon. The S5 is a great phone stock. Not too much bloatware but I would love to have root for Xposed and additional debloating. Greenify works a lot better too. And can't forget Titanium backup. I will donate to whoever releases a stable root for this phone.
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I will also donate to whoever releases a root.
I really just want to debloat more than anything. (and use good root apps)
Even if there are no developers for custom rom etc.
Guys, I'm new to this, but from what i've gathered it sounds as if there may not be custom roms for the at&t s5. Is that correct? Reason I'm asking is I'm trying to decide between s5 and oneM8. (coming from oneM7)
Carolina_techy said:
Guys, I'm new to this, but from what i've gathered it sounds as if there may not be custom roms for the at&t s5. Is that correct? Reason I'm asking is I'm trying to decide between s5 and oneM8. (coming from oneM7)
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We are going to be lucky if we get root, and then after that even luckier if we get a safestrap recovery like the one on the Note 3. But unlocked Bootloader i highly doubt it since even the ATT Note 3 still does not have an unlocked BL.
The HTC M8 has an unlockable Bootloader, so theres full custom recoveries and great Dev support, lots of ROMs as of right now, and AOSP Roms should start dropping soon (If thats your cup of tea)
I was going to get the M8 for those reason, but the camera from the M8 made me change my mind.
Just spreading the word... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51994060
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Found Source
zidacj said:
Hi Everyone,
Didn't see anyone post the stock firmware ODIN files for the AT&T Samsung S5 SM-G900A. Here is the link for the .rar file.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B39HeQraxTHSSVhKUHpYemRrcGs/edit?usp=sharing
Includes BL, AP, CP, and CSC.
I was able to restore my phone with ODIN and these files.
Hope they help!
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Just found this. Don't know how many know about it? Just thought it interesting that Samsung would post it. http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SM-g900
revenant254 said:
Just found this. Don't know how many know about it? Just thought it interesting that Samsung would post it. http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SM-g900
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I thought they had to release that to remain compliant.
Hey help me.. Have traduction for pt(brazil) for version g900a?? Vive me tutorial.
Sorry to revive an old thread for a question, but, if I were to flash these files, which one goes where in the ODIN application?
raynan said:
Sorry to revive an old thread for a question, but, if I were to flash these files, which one goes where in the ODIN application?
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All files are name according to the box where they go: AP, BL, etc. When you look at Odin, each field to the right has a name as well, this corresponds to the first two characters of each file.
(If this is a duplicated post, in the wrong section or goes against something then sorry and remove the post)
How to root the Samsung Galaxy S5. This is a quick and easy video guide for anyone who has not rooted a device before.
Go to settings then about device and check your model number to see if its listed. If so you then can continue with the rooting process.
This will work on the Following Galaxy S5:
SM-G900F, SM-G900H, SM-G900I, SM-G900M, SM-G900R4, SM-G900T, SM-G900P , SM-G900T1, SM-G900W8
Downloads: (Sorry about the short links)
XDA Page: [SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root - xda-developers
WinRar : Download WinRAR - FileHippo.com
Samsung Drivers: http://bit.ly/12XYjYR
Video Guide:
All credit goes to Chairfire. I just make his method into a simple Video Guide.
Make sure to donate and thank him for his work.http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=631273
Thanks sir. I did not know it in past. Now i know How to rooted Samsung galaxy s5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
hemander said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
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That's are great tutorial.. I like it.
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
fastfed said:
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
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I believe they did it for the Note 3, so why not the S5?
thinking I will hold off a bit to see if any non-knox roots come out... not sure if I can wait that long though... I love messing with my android phones
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
atlast I have rooted it successfully
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Masum56k said:
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
blackout720 said:
Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
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So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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Masum56k said:
So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
Sent from my SM-G900H using XDA app
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yes you can root, but can't do any more updates after rooting. if you want to update in the future, you would need to go back to stock causing you to lose root, update, and then, root again after the update.
Hi,
I want to root my S5 as soon as I get it (as with all my previous Galaxy devices)
But , the rooting procedure makes the device "custom" and then Allsharecast does not work as far as I know.
Is there a solution to this for S5 ?
On the S3 and Note 8 , I had a modified lib file (libWFD_Engine.so) which fixed the problem of being a custom device.
blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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how do you unroot through Odin ?
Thanks. I've successfully root my device.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
mrmrmrmr said:
how do you unroot through Odin ?
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Stock firmware for your device
sent from my i337 bumpin that CarHDRom
You forgot SM-G900V
blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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Do you by chance know how to get a stock ftf (?) file which we can use in case root fails?
I am on UK H3G SM-G900F Android 5.0. Build number is G900FXXU1BOD3.
Thanks.
Guys, this thread is over a year old and is outdated now that Lollipop is out.
Use cf root method from note 10.1 2014 edition. Download the files for odin, flash using odin, and profit!
Is it the smt600 file from chain fires site. Or the 2 files from the note 10.1 2014 edition forum. I soft bricked when I did chain fire smt600 file. How to root.
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will6316 said:
Is it the smt600 file from chain fires site. Or the 2 files from the note 10.1 2014 edition forum. I soft bricked when I did chain fire smt600 file. How to root.
Sent from my SM-T700 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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It's the files from the note 10.1 2014. I don't know what a sm-t600 is????
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
mingkee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
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Did it work for you. Cant seem to get it to work stuck on boot logo. Need to reodin stock rom.
Be mindful of the Knox counter. Knox might be an issue, if resale or return is a possbility.
Don't really care about knox I sold my tab pro for this. Problem is I can't root. I tried at least 5 times with the above method even tried the tab pro 10.1 cf root. Odin is success. But cant get pass boot logo. Is there something I'm doing wrong.
I haven't received my tablet yet. But has anyone tried towelroot?
will6316 said:
Did it work for you. Cant seem to get it to work stuck on boot logo. Need to reodin stock rom.
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Same here, stuck on logo screen. Any known tricks/tips to get past the logo screen? Anybody ??
suzook said:
It's the files from the note 10.1 2014. I don't know what a sm-t600 is????
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I meant the smp600 with is the note 10.1 2014. Do you have root suzook?
Play it safe and wait for the Devs to come up with a safe root for the Tab S. No roms yet anyway so why bother?
Don't make a $500 paperweight because you were impatient.
mitchellvii said:
Play it safe and wait for the Devs to come up with a safe root for the Tab S. No roms yet anyway so why bother?
Don't make a $500 paperweight because you were impatient.
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+1, Exactly. I just experienced this. I tried the root method listed in this thread and it bricked the device. (It just remained stuck on the Samsung logo screen), Luckily I just picked it up yesterday and was still well within the return policy at BestBuy. I just got it replaced.
So YES, Please just wait until the DEVS post a root process which is tested functional for this specific device.
Just a warning/heads-up based on my very recent experience
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+1, Exactly. I just experienced this. I tried the root method listed in this thread and it bricked the device. (It just remained stuck on the Samsung logo screen), Luckily I just picked it up yesterday and was still well within the return policy at BestBuy. I just got it replaced.
So YES, Please just wait until the DEVS post a root process which is tested functional for this specific device.
Just a warning/heads-up based on my very recent experience
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I'd take it even a step further. Don't trust anything from anyone unless they have the xda dev symbol by their name. They are the only ones who have a long track record of putting out quality safe code. If some guy says "hey this is my first rom!", proceed with extreme caution. Might be fine and then again it might not.
These expensive toys break easily. Take this seriously.
I think mod should lock this thread because:
No pic of evidence
No link to the file
OP didn't state which Tab S model who uses.
mingkee said:
I think mod should lock this thread because:
No pic of evidence
No link to the file
OP didn't state which Tab S model who uses.
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Agreed. I'm like a cop-show me the evidence!
Had a Surface Pro 2, returned it as a POS and got both Tab S slates in exchange-so I'm anxious for root, but not this anxious! !
Rich
ewells38 said:
+1, Exactly. I just experienced this. I tried the root method listed in this thread and it bricked the device. (It just remained stuck on the Samsung logo screen), Luckily I just picked it up yesterday and was still well within the return policy at BestBuy. I just got it replaced.
So YES, Please just wait until the DEVS post a root process which is tested functional for this specific device.
Just a warning/heads-up based on my very recent experience
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All you have to do is put back in download mode and Odin stock file and you good.
will6316 said:
All you have to do is put back in download mode and Odin stock file and you good.
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How is that even possible with no stock firmware released?
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FYI, I tried towelroot on an earlier firmware and it appears to be patched. Simplest method here we will have to wait till the teams at TWRP or CWM create a recovery for our device and then we can just flash the SuperSU zip once that's out.
Nothing too hard since our devices aren't locked, just need some attention here is all.
FYI, I flashed the TWRP recovery from the Tab Pro and unsurprisingly it didn't boot into it.
I'm uploading latest stock firmware for the 8.4 model and hopefully should have it up tonight.
jdellingson7 said:
How is that even possible with no stock firmware released?
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www.sammobile.com/firmwares firmware section. sm-t700
Thread closed as this method didn't work for anyone.
Thanks.
Hi guys, first time poster here, I was on this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/dev-pre-root-firmware-twrp-testing-t3183877
and it said on it that the model SM-N920W8 was supported for the spaceX kernel.
Once I clicked on this link
Code:
http://samfirm.net/post/129813196562/spacex-kernel-note5-s6e-plus
I dont see the SM-N920W8 model in the list of Supported devices status, unless he forgot to put it I don't see it and I doubt its the SM-N9208 cuz this one is a dual I think.
So did someone actually use it for SM-N920W8 and it worked with no issues? Mine is the rogers version in Canada.
thnx
h4x3r101 said:
Hi guys, first time poster here, I was on this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/dev-pre-root-firmware-twrp-testing-t3183877
and it said on it that the model SM-N920W8 was supported for the spaceX kernel.
Once I clicked on this link
Code:
http://samfirm.net/post/129813196562/spacex-kernel-note5-s6e-plus
I dont see the SM-N920W8 model in the list of Supported devices status, unless he forgot to put it I don't see it and I doubt its the SM-N9208 cuz this one is a dual I think.
So did someone actually use it for SM-N920W8 and it worked with no issues? Mine is the rogers version in Canada.
thnx
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Hi and welcome,
If you follow the download link for "all N920", pretty sure that's the file you need:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=39339
SpaceX-Kernel-v0.1_N920W8(official).tar.md5 ; should be flashed with Odin.
Also, remember that this root method will trip the Knox flag permanently (Void warranty).
EDIT: I actually did not tested it. Someone else could confirm, although I feel quite confident.
While I can verify the above kernel works on my W8 (Rogers), I cannot seem to shake the issue of random reboots.. At least once a day the phone will reboot on its own, and almost every phone call, the phone will reboot a couple of minutes in.
I love having a rooted device but the compromise of stability is making me consider going back to factory stock... Using the 0.1, 0.2, and noble kernels have all yielded the same symptoms. Anyone have a suggestion?
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While I can verify the above kernel works on my W8 (Rogers), I cannot seem to shake the issue of random reboots.. At least once a day the phone will reboot on its own, and almost every phone call, the phone will reboot a couple of minutes in.
I love having a rooted device but the compromise of stability is making me consider going back to factory stock... Using the 0.1, 0.2, and noble kernels have all yielded the same symptoms. Anyone have a suggestion?
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Well thnx for the heads-up... I thought that the spaceX was supposed to fix the random reboots..guess not. I will be waiting then for a stable Kernel.
@Manh_IT did release a fix for Canadian Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM- N920W8 I just rooted and even installed CWM not one issue here
The random reboot fix is an image file 920T/W8 released October 09, 2015
Dl boot.img and flash it via CWM or TWRP
Hello where did you get the kernel to root the note 5 canadian version or how do you do it thank you
I've been told my SkyHigh SM-N920T kernel works with SM-N920W8. You can find it on the T-Mobile Note 5 original android development forum.
Please give us a link of those files!
Hi there, since you have no random reboot issue at all can you please give us the link of the files. And, that would be great if you could guide us the step by step procedure. Thanks in advance
guruguido said:
@Manh_IT did release a fix for Canadian Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM- N920W8 I just rooted and even installed CWM not one issue here
The random reboot fix is an image file 920T/W8 released October 09, 2015
Dl boot.img and flash it via CWM or TWRP
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counterzattack said:
Hi there, since you have no random reboot issue at all can you please give us the link of the files. And, that would be great if you could guide us the step by step procedure. Thanks in advance
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Seriously? I learned reading and not asking step by step instructions. Come on man. Do some research.
Alright no instructions needed. Like others I have tried all the kernels for note 5 and found random reboot issues. You are saying you have no issue with that whatsoever. That's why can you please give me the link of those files?
counterzattack said:
Alright no instructions needed. Like others I have tried all the kernels for note 5 and found random reboot issues. You are saying you have no issue with that whatsoever. That's why can you please give me the link of those files?
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I don't know what version you have, I got the N920W8... Here is what I did, hope that helps.
*NOTE* N920TW8 is the N920W8 version combined with N920T version. They are basically identical. Just in case you were wondering where the N920W8 is since you will only find N920TW8 in the list, go here
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-note-5-t3189907
Read about it a bit then go here
Code:
http://arter97.com/browse/exynos7420/kernel/6.0/n920tw8/
arter97-kernel-n920tw8-6.0.zip
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grab that file above and flash it with philZ recovery (that's what I did)
you can grab philZ from the same link of the kernel, either the MD5 if you are using odin or the zip if you will flash.
and that's it! I had no issues on my phone at all, I installed WANAM's xposed and all is good.
Thanks for your help
I'll definitely do this. I use N920W8 with telus.
Thanks so much
Hey mate, it worked. Thanks so much
counterzattack said:
Hey mate, it worked. Thanks so much
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Im happy to hear that..enjoy
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Whether that post tells looks hard but I'll give it a try.
need any help?
michalisxc702 said:
Whether that post tells looks hard but I'll give it a try.
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Hi there, if you need any help let me know
Ok i have 2 questions :
Can I install the kernel using Odin as well as the random reboot file zip? Thanks it's just confusing
michalisxc702 said:
Ok i have 2 questions :
Can I install the kernel using Odin as well as the random reboot file zip? Thanks it's just confusing
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Since the Kernel is a zip file, you can't install it with Odin. You have to use twrp.
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counterzattack said:
Since the Kernel is a zip file, you can't install it with Odin. You have to use twrp.
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Another thing is please have some backup, don't break your phone
TWRP?
What is that and how do I get it?
michalisxc702 said:
TWRP?
What is that and how do I get it?
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it's a custom recovery. you don't have it? here download all these 3 files, you need it. https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...15&authkey=!AH-QhLvUTZxvBJc&ithint=folder,zip