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Hi All,
Recently purchased a Razr I mt788 (China model) on China Mobile network. The China Mobile ROM is less than desirable, and I want to root the phone and put on a standard ROM that lets me access the Google Play store, sync with my gmail contacts, etc. I know this would void any warranties, etc., but keeping it "Chinafied" will drive me crazy.
I've done a lot of searching on forums, and have only really come up with these forum links as a solution to the mt788...albeit in Chinese, and so it's a bit hard to follow and I'm worried about the process. I rooted my old Samsung before, but it seemed more straight forward than this process...
Anyway, here is what I found for how to root and set up a recovery:
bbs.gfan.com/android-5566930-1-1.html
And here are the instructions on how to flash a standard ROM (I think):
bbs.gfan.com/android-5566976-1-1.html
To download the files, you have to register and comment, and then it grants you access, I've linked directly to the files I downloaded here:
From the first link on rooting/recovery, I downloaded what I think is a rooting application pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=159154&uk=4062121136, and a driver pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=159159&uk=4062121136
And the link for the standard ROM pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=159192&uk=4062121136
1) What is the driver for? Is it to install on my comp so I can sync my phone with my computer?
My understanding of the process that:
1) First I install the driver and root program on my computer.
2) Then I open my phone in boot mode and run the application to "root it"
Once rooted I would:
3) Put the downloaded ROM on my SD card and boot up the phone in recovery, and flash the ROM off of my SD card.
I don't have a great understanding of the process, so some confirmation of this would be very helpful to make sure I'm on the right track!!
Thanks in Advance!!
Be carefull. I checked the website you refer to and it mentioned that it is rooting for the XT788 only. There is a difference between the XT788 and the MT788. The MT788 is China Mobile specific and has different hardware, since the phone can access China Mobile 3G, which is usses different hardware than the XT788. Installing a XT788 ROM might brick your phone.
Advise don't use files from this website.
laoweichina said:
Hi All,
Recently purchased a Razr I mt788 (China model) on China Mobile network. The China Mobile ROM is less than desirable, and I want to root the phone and put on a standard ROM that lets me access the Google Play store, sync with my gmail contacts, etc. I know this would void any warranties, etc., but keeping it "Chinafied" will drive me crazy.
I've done a lot of searching on forums, and have only really come up with these forum links as a solution to the mt788...albeit in Chinese, and so it's a bit hard to follow and I'm worried about the process. I rooted my old Samsung before, but it seemed more straight forward than this process...
Anyway, here is what I found for how to root and set up a recovery:
bbs.gfan.com/android-5566930-1-1.html
And here are the instructions on how to flash a standard ROM (I think):
bbs.gfan.com/android-5566976-1-1.html
To download the files, you have to register and comment, and then it grants you access, I've linked directly to the files I downloaded here:
From the first link on rooting/recovery, I downloaded what I think is a rooting application pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=159154&uk=4062121136, and a driver pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=159159&uk=4062121136
And the link for the standard ROM pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=159192&uk=4062121136
1) What is the driver for? Is it to install on my comp so I can sync my phone with my computer?
My understanding of the process that:
1) First I install the driver and root program on my computer.
2) Then I open my phone in boot mode and run the application to "root it"
Once rooted I would:
3) Put the downloaded ROM on my SD card and boot up the phone in recovery, and flash the ROM off of my SD card.
I don't have a great understanding of the process, so some confirmation of this would be very helpful to make sure I'm on the right track!!
Thanks in Advance!!
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Here is my step-by-step guide to converting your Stock Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 into a Rooted, Google Edition 4.2.2 SGS4 Active. After reading a lot of posts and receiving some questions directly, I feel this information is available, but must be dug up from posts within long threads, see the following two post references below:
Instructions from @TreyLWalker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45739405&postcount=53
I'm a new user who can't post in development yet, but I wanted to let everyone know this procedure worked for loading a custom ROM (NOT flashing / bootloader crask) and all hardware working AFAIK) for my S4 Active i537 with the MF3 Kernel using Safestrap:
Procedure for my Samsung S4 Active i537 MF3 - I537UCUAMF3 - US, AT&T:
Installed Safestrap Recovery v3.5x - Safestrap-JFLTEATT-ACTIVE-3.5x-B08.apk
Installed Recovery, Rebooted into Recovery, Pressed Settings Key on Splash Screen Load
Created ROM Slot-1, Set it to active, Installed with the following:
AOSP Port GT-I9295 - Official 4.2.2 - I9295-PORT-GoogleEdition-V1.zip (worked for i537 despite saying otherwise, I still wouldn't flash stock ROM....)
MF3 Kernal Modules - jflteatt-active-MF3-modules.zip - MF1 Modules found in the same thread if you need them.
LeJay's S4 Active Camera Patch - SGS4A_CamPatch.zip
Reboot System, pressed continue at Flash.
Everything appears to work "OOTB": Phone, Bluetooth, Wifi, Stock Camera App /w Flash (video-recording preview is low-res, but records normal) and SuperSu Root.
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As well as Instructions from @Hashcode:
Posted specific instructions by @TreyLWalker for flashing Safestrap + Google Play Edition ROM and the camera patch in #3 post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45694084&postcount=3
Procedure for my Samsung S4 Active i537 MF3 - I537UCUAMF3 - US, AT&T:
Installed Safestrap Recovery v3.5x Safestrap-JFLTEATT-ACTIVE-3.5x-B08.apk
Installed Recovery, Rebooted into Recovery, Pressed Settings Key on Splash Screen Load
Created ROM Slot-1, Set it to active, Installed with the following:
AOSP Port GT-I9295 - Official 4.2.2 - I9295-PORT-GoogleEdition-V1.zip (worked for i537 despite saying otherwise, I still wouldn't flash stock ROM....)
MF3/MF1 Kernal Modules - jflteatt-active-MF3-modules.zip / jflteatt-active-MF1-modules.zip (in same downloads area)
LeJay's S4 Active Camera Patch - SGS4A_CamPatch.zip
Working Phone, Bluetooth, Wifi, Stock Camera App /w Flash (video-recording preview is low-res, but records normal)
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I felt that these posts are great tutorials, thank you guys for the information and links! However, I just felt some details needed to be written for the unexperienced Android users out there, who are either just switching over from iPhone's or this is their first time getting into rooting and ROM'ing and are looking for an exact step-by-step guide, without leaving any holes for questions. Basically a n00b guide , I mean that in the nicest way possible.
So here's my rendition of what was written above by both TreyLWalker and Hashcode, but a little more n00b friendly. P.S. Thanks again guys for the above guides, I used those as base for mine, as well as thank you for all the work you've put into the Galaxy S4 Active (this goes for all the other members out there who've helped with dev on this device, like @br0adband, @Devo7v, @LeJay, @my-blue-snog-box, @Darkman and anyone else I forgot). Hope you enjoy!
================================Below this line is my step-by-step guide================================
The following instructions are a step-by-step guide to getting your Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from stock to rooted and running GoogleEdition AOSP 4.2.2.
First, determine if your device stock is running MF1, MF2 or MF3. To do this tap the Menu button -> Settings -> About Phone and look at your Baseband Version, it will end in either MF1, MF2 or MF3. Write down which one you have for later reference.
Next, make sure you have the following settings set on your device, go to Settings -> Security and make sure "Unknown sources" in CHECKED, and "Verify Apps" is UNCHECKED.
Next you will need to Root your phone, this is a very simple process outlined in this video. But if for any reason you are unable to watch the video, all you need to do is load this website on your phone's web browser, then download the Activeroot APK file, install it and open it. Once this is ran, your phone is now rooted, now you need to open the Google Play Store and download SuperSU, this allows you to approve apps to access root.
Next, we want to install SafeStrap, which allows us to install a second custom ROM, alongside our stock one. To install SafeStrap follow these instructions:
Download the newest version of Safestrap APK from here
Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click "Install".
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
Now, download the ROM from here. Save this .zip file to your phone's internal storage or MicroSD card, you can install from either one within SafeStrap.
Also, download the MasterPatch from here and copy this file to your internal storage or MicroSD card as well, again this file can be on either one, just remember where you put it. You can copy these files over through USB or via a file share service such as Google Drive.
Now, reboot into recovery, this can be done by rebooting your phone, when it reboots you will see the SafeStrap boot screen, press the option for recovery (touch your screen on the button or just below the button, you will feel a vibration when it is chosen).
Once in SafeStrap Create ROM-Slot 1, DO NOT delete, wipe or Install over the Original ROM Slot, as that is your stock ROM that you will need to keep. Be sure to create a new ROM Slot then activate the new ROM Slot with the Activate button. When creating the new ROM slot, I chose to give it 2GB of data storage, this ended up being a little lower than I needed, but it helps me remove apps that I don't use, as I will run out of space. I have about 75 apps installed (not counting the Google apps).
Now that you have created a ROM Slot and set it to Active, you can now install the Google Edition AOSP ROM (.zip file) we downloaded earlier. Please install this file, followed by installing the MasterPatch next, during the MasterPatch install you will be prompted with a few questions. Please be sure to install the following options;
Camera Fix
Speaker-Phone Fix
Edited "gps.conf"
I537 build.prop
apns-conf.xml file (install this option if you will be using your phone on AT&T in the United States)
Then lastly, choose the proper MF1, MF2 or MF3 Kernel Modules based on which MF version you wrote down earlier. (see Step 1 if you've forgotten which version)
If you have any questions as to how to use SafeStrap, refer to this post, which outlines each option within SafeStrap.
Once you have installed the ROM and MasterPatch you should be all ready to boot up into your new Google Edition AOSP ROM. Go ahead and choose the reboot system option within SafeStrap and let your phone boot. This process may take a few moments as it's the first time you're booting up the new ROM. Once booted up you can set up your Google Account and start downloading/configuring your apps. Also, be sure to check out the settings menu as there are a lot of cool new options you can use compared to the stock ROM you were on before.
Here's the cliff notes, or the TL;DR version:
Root your phone with Geohot Active Root
Install SafeStrap
Download your ROM and MasterPatch
Create a ROM Slot, install ROM and MasterPatch with your Kernel Modules
Boot into the new ROM and enjoy!
And as always, don't forget to make a backup of your running and configured ROM when all done, this can be done in SafeStrap or with apps like OBackup.
I use jb+ camera and you get HQ video preview. Also I had bad luck with master patch on mf1 random reboots... Not hard to flash 4 files
Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk
Globel said:
I use jb+ camera and you get HQ video preview. Also I had bad luck with master patch on mf1 random reboots... Not hard to flash 4 files
Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk
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Do you have a link to that camera app? Maybe it could be compiled to see what is making it work properly and then include those files in the MasterPatch.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.camerajbplus
Its a paid app but there is a free one out there too. I orginaly bought it for a phone on 4.4 and the SD card storage options .. Bonus high deff video on aosp
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i537 screen flashes the reboots to android recovery
Diablo2424 said:
Here is my step-by-step guide to converting your Stock Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 into a Rooted, Google Edition 4.2.2 SGS4 Active. After reading a lot of posts and receiving some questions directly, I feel this information is available, but must be dug up from posts within long threads, see the following two post references below:
Instructions from @TreyLWalker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45739405&postcount=53
As well as Instructions from @Hashcode:
I felt that these posts are great tutorials, thank you guys for the information and links! However, I just felt some details needed to be written for the unexperienced Android users out there, who are either just switching over from iPhone's or this is their first time getting into rooting and ROM'ing and are looking for an exact step-by-step guide, without leaving any holes for questions. Basically a n00b guide , I mean that in the nicest way possible.
So here's my rendition of what was written above by both TreyLWalker and Hashcode, but a little more n00b friendly. P.S. Thanks again guys for the above guides, I used those as base for mine, as well as thank you for all the work you've put into the Galaxy S4 Active (this goes for all the other members out there who've helped with dev on this device, like @br0adband, @Devo7v, @LeJay, @my-blue-snog-box, @Darkman and anyone else I forgot). Hope you enjoy!
======================================Below this line is my step-by-step guide======================================
The following instructions are a step-by-step guide to getting your Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from stock to rooted and running GoogleEdition AOSP 4.2.2.
First, determine if your device stock is running MF1, MF2 or MF3. To do this tap the Menu button -> Settings -> About Phone and look at your Baseband Version, it will end in either MF1, MF2 or MF3. Write down which one you have for later reference.
Next, make sure you have the following settings set on your device, go to Settings -> Security and make sure "Unknown sources" in CHECKED, and "Verify Apps" is UNCHECKED.
Next you will need to Root your phone, this is a very simple process outlined in this video. But if for any reason you are unable to watch the video, all you need to do is load this website on your phone's web browser, then download the Activeroot APK file, install it and open it. Once this is ran, your phone is now rooted, now you need to open the Google Play Store and download SuperSU, this allows you to approve apps to access root.
Next, we want to install SafeStrap, which allows us to install a second custom ROM, alongside our stock one. To install SafeStrap follow these instructions:
Download the newest version of Safestrap APK from here
Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click "Install".
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
Now, download the ROM from here. Save this .zip file to your phone's internal storage or MicroSD card, you can install from either one within SafeStrap.
Also, download the MasterPatch from here and copy this file to your internal storage or MicroSD card as well, again this file can be on either one, just remember where you put it. You can copy these files over through USB or via a file share service such as Google Drive.
Now, reboot into recovery, this can be done by rebooting your phone, when it reboots you will see the SafeStrap boot screen, press the option for recovery (touch your screen on the button or just below the button, you will feel a vibration when it is chosen).
Once in SafeStrap Create ROM-Slot 1, DO NOT delete, wipe or Install over the Original ROM Slot, as that is your stock ROM that you will need to keep. Be sure to create a new ROM Slot then activate the new ROM Slot with the Activate button. When creating the new ROM slot, I chose to give it 2GB of data storage, this ended up being a little lower than I needed, but it helps me remove apps that I don't use, as I will run out of space. I have about 75 apps installed (not counting the Google apps).
Now that you have created a ROM Slot and set it to Active, you can now install the Google Edition AOSP ROM (.zip file) we downloaded earlier. Please install this file, followed by installing the MasterPatch next, during the MasterPatch install you will be prompted with a few questions. Please be sure to install the following options;
Camera Fix
Speaker-Phone Fix
Edited "gps.conf"
I537 build.prop
apns-conf.xml file (install this option if you will be using your phone on AT&T in the United States)
Then lastly, choose the proper MF1, MF2 or MF3 Kernel Modules based on which MF version you wrote down earlier. (see Step 1 if you've forgotten which version)
If you have any questions as to how to use SafeStrap, refer to this post, which outlines each option within SafeStrap.
Once you have installed the ROM and MasterPatch you should be all ready to boot up into your new Google Edition AOSP ROM. Go ahead and choose the reboot system option within SafeStrap and let your phone boot. This process may take a few moments as it's the first time you're booting up the new ROM. Once booted up you can set up your Google Account and start downloading/configuring your apps. Also, be sure to check out the settings menu as there are a lot of cool new options you can use compared to the stock ROM you were on before.
Here's the cliff notes, or the TL;DR version:
Root your phone with Geohot Active Root
Install SafeStrap
Download your ROM and MasterPatch
Create a ROM Slot, install ROM and MasterPatch with your Kernel Modules
Boot into the new ROM and enjoy!
And as always, don't forget to make a backup of your running and configured ROM when all done, this can be done in SafeStrap or with apps like OBackup.
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I have done all described steps and after flashing roms and masterpatch phone flashes screen 3 times then reboots in android recovery. Plesse help. Thank you
I537-rooted-safestap installed
i537 user said:
I have done all described steps and after flashing roms and masterpatch phone flashes screen 3 times then reboots in android recovery. Plesse help. Thank you
I537-rooted-safestap installed
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Is it rebooting to stock recovery or SafeStrap recovery?
I did the exact guide as said I appreciate the guide.
But my wifi does not work...what should I do?
JaY iZz BaKk said:
I did the exact guide as said I appreciate the guide.
But my wifi does not work...what should I do?
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Start by trying to flash the modules.
Hey thanks for the advice I got the wifi working on a i9505 rom. My only issue now is the camera, I flashed the camerafix but still no go. Does anyone have the stock s4 active apk with aqua mode flashable or installable? Thanks
Diablo2424 said:
Here is my step-by-step guide to converting your Stock Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 into a Rooted, Google Edition 4.2.2 SGS4 Active. After reading a lot of posts and receiving some questions directly, I feel this information is available, but must be dug up from posts within long threads, see the following two post references below:
Instructions from @TreyLWalker:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45739405&postcount=53
As well as Instructions from @Hashcode:
I felt that these posts are great tutorials, thank you guys for the information and links! However, I just felt some details needed to be written for the unexperienced Android users out there, who are either just switching over from iPhone's or this is their first time getting into rooting and ROM'ing and are looking for an exact step-by-step guide, without leaving any holes for questions. Basically a n00b guide , I mean that in the nicest way possible.
So here's my rendition of what was written above by both TreyLWalker and Hashcode, but a little more n00b friendly. P.S. Thanks again guys for the above guides, I used those as base for mine, as well as thank you for all the work you've put into the Galaxy S4 Active (this goes for all the other members out there who've helped with dev on this device, like @br0adband, @Devo7v, @LeJay, @my-blue-snog-box, @Darkman and anyone else I forgot). Hope you enjoy!
================================Below this line is my step-by-step guide================================
The following instructions are a step-by-step guide to getting your Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from stock to rooted and running GoogleEdition AOSP 4.2.2.
First, determine if your device stock is running MF1, MF2 or MF3. To do this tap the Menu button -> Settings -> About Phone and look at your Baseband Version, it will end in either MF1, MF2 or MF3. Write down which one you have for later reference.
Next, make sure you have the following settings set on your device, go to Settings -> Security and make sure "Unknown sources" in CHECKED, and "Verify Apps" is UNCHECKED.
Next you will need to Root your phone, this is a very simple process outlined in this video. But if for any reason you are unable to watch the video, all you need to do is load this website on your phone's web browser, then download the Activeroot APK file, install it and open it. Once this is ran, your phone is now rooted, now you need to open the Google Play Store and download SuperSU, this allows you to approve apps to access root.
Next, we want to install SafeStrap, which allows us to install a second custom ROM, alongside our stock one. To install SafeStrap follow these instructions:
Download the newest version of Safestrap APK from here
Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click "Install".
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
Now, download the ROM from here. Save this .zip file to your phone's internal storage or MicroSD card, you can install from either one within SafeStrap.
Also, download the MasterPatch from here and copy this file to your internal storage or MicroSD card as well, again this file can be on either one, just remember where you put it. You can copy these files over through USB or via a file share service such as Google Drive.
Now, reboot into recovery, this can be done by rebooting your phone, when it reboots you will see the SafeStrap boot screen, press the option for recovery (touch your screen on the button or just below the button, you will feel a vibration when it is chosen).
Once in SafeStrap Create ROM-Slot 1, DO NOT delete, wipe or Install over the Original ROM Slot, as that is your stock ROM that you will need to keep. Be sure to create a new ROM Slot then activate the new ROM Slot with the Activate button. When creating the new ROM slot, I chose to give it 2GB of data storage, this ended up being a little lower than I needed, but it helps me remove apps that I don't use, as I will run out of space. I have about 75 apps installed (not counting the Google apps).
Now that you have created a ROM Slot and set it to Active, you can now install the Google Edition AOSP ROM (.zip file) we downloaded earlier. Please install this file, followed by installing the MasterPatch next, during the MasterPatch install you will be prompted with a few questions. Please be sure to install the following options;
Camera Fix
Speaker-Phone Fix
Edited "gps.conf"
I537 build.prop
apns-conf.xml file (install this option if you will be using your phone on AT&T in the United States)
Then lastly, choose the proper MF1, MF2 or MF3 Kernel Modules based on which MF version you wrote down earlier. (see Step 1 if you've forgotten which version)
If you have any questions as to how to use SafeStrap, refer to this post, which outlines each option within SafeStrap.
Once you have installed the ROM and MasterPatch you should be all ready to boot up into your new Google Edition AOSP ROM. Go ahead and choose the reboot system option within SafeStrap and let your phone boot. This process may take a few moments as it's the first time you're booting up the new ROM. Once booted up you can set up your Google Account and start downloading/configuring your apps. Also, be sure to check out the settings menu as there are a lot of cool new options you can use compared to the stock ROM you were on before.
Here's the cliff notes, or the TL;DR version:
Root your phone with Geohot Active Root
Install SafeStrap
Download your ROM and MasterPatch
Create a ROM Slot, install ROM and MasterPatch with your Kernel Modules
Boot into the new ROM and enjoy!
And as always, don't forget to make a backup of your running and configured ROM when all done, this can be done in SafeStrap or with apps like OBackup.
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I just wanted to say great job, I'm sure this will help many folks out there. Also, for anyone having camera, button or wifi issues, I am far from a pro, but I have installed several ROM's and I have had a couple times where when I finished, I had issues with those options and re-flashing the masterpatch always fixed the issue for me.
Devo7v said:
Is it rebooting to stock recovery or SafeStrap recovery?
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It reboots to stock recovery. Has this happened to anyone else. Am I missing something. Im new to flashing roms and android os all together but can follow instructions. Been jb-ing apple products for years and am open to any inout or help. I bought this gs4 and was bummed to find out the bootloader was locked. Hope renewed with this safestrap method but is still giving me issues.
i537 user said:
It reboots to stock recovery. Has this happened to anyone else. Am I missing something. Im new to flashing roms and android os all together but can follow instructions. Been jb-ing apple products for years and am open to any inout or help. I bought this gs4 and was bummed to find out the bootloader was locked. Hope renewed with this safestrap method but is still giving me issues.
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the same happened to me, i tries flashing the recommended rom and cm and both times it turns on, gets to the part where the screen says samsung galaxy s4 active and reboots into stock recovery (stock recovery deletes the safestrap rom slots that i made but doesn't remove safestrap)
I just rooted with ML2. Several people in the ML2 root thread have said they got safestrap working. However no matter which version of safestrap I use I do not get a different splash screen nor do I get safestrap recovery. What do I do? Did I do something wrong?
sobertillnoon said:
I just rooted with ML2. Several people in the ML2 root thread have said they got safestrap working. However no matter which version of safestrap I use I do not get a different splash screen nor do I get safestrap recovery. What do I do? Did I do something wrong?
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After installing safestrap you have to manually open the app and install recovery
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I followed your instructions last night and the install went perfect. Thanks for putting this together. I only have two issues, the first is the camera doesn't work but I'm going to try flashing the masterpatch again and see if that fixes it. The second issue is that it will randomly give me the google splash screen that you see when you turn on the phone, it doesn't seem to actually re-boot the phone just interrupts whatever you are doing. Any ideas on why that is, should I perform a dirty flash maybe?
Hi, I have an AT&T SGH-i537 rooted upon ML2 and wondered what are the more popular ROMs that are worth looking at and which aren't, which work the best etc. new to ROMs here and have Safestrap up and running to try a few, thanks.
I was pretty heavy into using Safestrap last year when I had my first Active and iirc you have to use a ROM that features a 4.3 stock kernel - pretty sure about that but it's been awhile and things may have changed in my "absence" I suppose.
Was just wondering the same thing earlier as I've got my second Active now, with 4.3 rooted and running great but I'm always interested in seeing how something else might work just the same.
Wouldn't mind doing some testing with a custom 4.4.2 ROM but I don't think it's possible at this time - wish Samsung and AT&T would get off their damned keisters and put out the update for the Active and be done with it.
Of course an unlocked bootloader would be pretty awesome too but, oh well...
br0adband said:
I was pretty heavy into using Safestrap last year when I had my first Active and iirc you have to use a ROM that features a 4.3 stock kernel - pretty sure about that but it's been awhile and things may have changed in my "absence" I suppose.
Was just wondering the same thing earlier as I've got my second Active now, with 4.3 rooted and running great but I'm always interested in seeing how something else might work just the same.
Wouldn't mind doing some testing with a custom 4.4.2 ROM but I don't think it's possible at this time - wish Samsung and AT&T would get off their damned keisters and put out the update for the Active and be done with it.
Of course an unlocked bootloader would be pretty awesome too but, oh well...
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Hi br0adband, I rooted mine with Sunderwear's method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690133
So we still cannot as yet use custom ROMs? I was under the assumption we could since we flash back to the originalkernel with that method, can anyone elaborate on this?
jkeuclid said:
Hi br0adband, I rooted mine with Sunderwear's method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690133
So we still cannot as yet use custom ROMs? I was under the assumption we could since we flash back to the originalkernel with that method, can anyone elaborate on this?
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Once Hashcode fixes SafeStrap you will be able to flash 4.3 TouchWiz-based ROMs. Unfortunately since we have a locked bootloader you cannot flash a different kernel so you can only use ROMs that are compatible with your stock kernel.
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Once Hashcode fixes SafeStrap you will be able to flash 4.3 TouchWiz-based ROMs. Unfortunately since we have a locked bootloader you cannot flash a different kernel so you can only use ROMs that are compatible with your stock kernel.
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Thanks Devo, so nothing out there worth flashing until he fixes this?
I have been looking for 3 days now for the US firmware for the SM-T550NZASXAR (might be the same as SM-T550NZAAXAR) and I can't find it. Sam mobile has the files for many countries but fails to show the US version. Am I missing something?
The digitizer keeps losing the touch sensing ability but I'm pretty sure it's a software problem as it comes back after maybe 15 minutes then it stops again after about 20 minutes of use. I want to try and re-install the OS with Oden and see if it clears whatever is going on. I'm hoping it's just bad cache or something.
The Canadian version is usually the same but double check just in case
Sent from my SM-T350 using XDA Free mobile app
Same Issue. I been also looking for US firmware for my SM-T350 Samsung Galaxy Tab A. I see it available for all other countries but not for USA. For all people that live in the US like me. We need to all nag Samsung & complain cause obviously they only support it for all other countries & not US. It pisses me off & it's so unfair. I need the firmware for part of the procedure to fix my rooted tab that's in bootloop
Upset with T-350 firmware situation
I've experienced the same disatisfaction with the non-availability of firmware. I'm also having trouble finding TWRP dedicated for this, kingrooted, device (sm-t350). Any insight? I've read the xda thread on compiling twrp on my own but I'm thinking that's still a bit over my head. I bought multiple cool apps since rooting my device only to find out I need twrp (or cwm) to make use of what these app have to offer.
Thx
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I've experienced the same disatisfaction with the non-availability of firmware. I'm also having trouble finding TWRP dedicated for this, kingrooted, device (sm-t350). Any insight? I've read the xda thread on compiling twrp on my own but I'm thinking that's still a bit over my head. I bought multiple cool apps since rooting my device only to find out I need twrp (or cwm) to make use of what these app have to offer.
Thx
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http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/33026-recovery-twrp-2871-tab-a/
Twrp tested on sm-t350
weaselleaf said:
I've experienced the same disatisfaction with the non-availability of firmware. I'm also having trouble finding TWRP dedicated for this, kingrooted, device (sm-t350). Any insight? I've read the xda thread on compiling twrp on my own but I'm thinking that's still a bit over my head. I bought multiple cool apps since rooting my device only to find out I need twrp (or cwm) to make use of what these app have to offer.
Thx
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twrp for SM-T350 is file name twrp-28.71-t350.tar
I can't link or i would link you it. Just google search that file name and there is one from android file host
Flash with Odin 3.10.7
Tested and works perfect
Seth50 gets all the credit just confirming it works
WOW! i have been messing with this for hours and cant believe that the samsung smart switch offered such an easy solution.
i made the mistake of flashing a rooted firmware file before unlocking the bootloader and soft bricked it. the smartswitch asks for the model# (SM-T350) and the serial number (no, im not putting mine here), tells you to enter odin mode and then it does all of the dirty work for you... amazing!
one thing to keep in mind is that the install for smart switch will not work on newer machines unless you install legacy software that you can find here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=5582
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WOW! i have been messing with this for hours and cant believe that the samsung smart switch offered such an easy solution.
i made the mistake of flashing a rooted firmware file before unlocking the bootloader and soft bricked it. the smartswitch asks for the model# (SM-T350) and the serial number (no, im not putting mine here), tells you to enter odin mode and then it does all of the dirty work for you... amazing!
one thing to keep in mind is that the install for smart switch will not work on newer machines unless you install legacy software that you can find here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=5582
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I realize this is an old thread, but looking for help. Purchased a Wifi-only Galaxy Tab A, and looking for the stock 6.0.1 ROM. The Smart Switch software doesn't downgrade it anymore. They've since updated the software to remove that capability, but even older versions still reapply Nougat. Sammobile.com doesn't seem to have it. Has anyone had success finding the stock MM US ROM for this tablet? If you're asking why, adb restore doesn't work on Nougat and I'm trying to restore backups without root. I have a second SM-T350 fresh out of the box, and restore is working. So, want to downgrade to official MM to restore, then maybe upgrade again if I feel like it....
Edit: Embarrassingly, it's in this same forum.... Download it now...I'll see myself out....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-stock-builds-sm-t350-ghost-project-t3529439
I am a newbie and this is the first time I have tried anything out of the way to update my phone. I have an unlocked S6 edge AT&T version which was running MM 6.0.1. I wanted to update it to the latest Android Nougat and in order to do that I started searching online, but there was no such straight post or article where I can get everything in one place. I found a lot of information and many ways to upgrade the firmware but not all the steps were perfectly placed.
Anyways, I referred to many articles and posts and realized that it could be risky but doable so I went ahead and did it successfully. Though I faced few errors and issues but I found most of the resolution here at xda-developers and other online forums. I am writing this post to help all S6 edge owners who want to upgrade to Android 7.0.
My Phone Details:
Model: SM-G925A (S6 Edge AT&T)
Build: G925AUCS5DPJ1
Android: 6.0.1
There are two major steps involved to upgrade to the latest android version.
1. Flash the firmware with the higher security patch (keeping the device at Android 6) using ODIN software.
2. Upgrade the firmware to Android 7 using ADB software.
[Note: I might be using flash, upgrade interchangeably]
Downloads
Tools :
Latest ODIN tool (I used 3.10.6)
ADB tool (I used 25.0.3 but you can find latest version here)
Firmware:
First you need to flash you ROM to reach G925AUCS5DPK5 build. You can download this file from here.
Refer to Post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge/general/g925a-pk5-stock-repair-ota-7-0-t3564102
Then you have to update the firmware to get Android 7 using this fie SS-G925AUCS5DPK5-to-U5EQA8-UP (put a .zip after this file to make it recognizable by the tool)
Step 01: Flash latest security patch
ODIN Working:
Link 01: http://droidvendor.com/how-to-install-stock-firmware-using-odin-on-a-samsung-device/
Link 02: http://www.droidviews.com/install-android-nougat-on-att-galaxy-s6-s6-edge-sm-g920ag925a/
My recommendations:
1. Use 3.10.6 version.
2. Unpack the G925AUCS5DPK5.zip file and you will find 4 different .tar.md5 files namely AP, BL, CP and CSC.
3. Use all 4 files at once in ODIN. Do not use only AP. If you use only AP file then your phone will be updated to the latest security patch and will work fine but it won't update the baseband version and will still show it as G925AUCS5DPJ1 even though your latest build is G925AUCS5DPK5. This will create problem while going to Android 7.0.
4. Take proper back up of all your files before going ahead using Samsung SmartSwitch.(Download Links : Windows, Mac). This way you can take back up easily as well as your pc will have the latest USB drivers.
5. Make sure your phone baseband and build are same as G925AUCS5DPJ1.
6. Charge you phone at least 70% before going ahead. It is just a precaution in case this process takes longer than expected. (Mine was finished in 4 minutes)
Step 02: Update to Android 7.0
ADB Working:
Link 01: http://www.droidviews.com/download-latest-adb-and-fastboot-sdk-platform-tools-win-mac-linux/
Link 02: http://www.droidviews.com/install-apk-files-using-adb-commands/
My Recommendations:
1. Use the version I have recommended above instead of going to the latest version (I faced some issue with the latest one and had to go back to this version)
2. Instead of opening the command prompt from shift+right click. Use run or search cmd and open it as administrator.
3. Change the SS-G925AUCS5DPK5-to-U5EQA8-UP.zip to OTA.zip or any shorter name. It will be easy to type the command.
4. If you face any error try using adb kill-server and then use adb sideload <ota.zip>.
5. Be patient this process will take some time. Mine took 25 minutes to complete.
6. Again keep your phone battery charged enough to survive the process.
7. After restart my phone stuck at black screen AT&T logo for 5 minutes. So don't get worried just wait, it will work.
8. Read all the instructions twice on the links provided before going ahead. If you are not sure of any instruction you can search xda forum and you will find relevant information.
Problems/Issues I faced
1. Reduced Storage: After updating my phone to build G925AUCS5DPK5, I realized the phone is only showing 16gb storage while my phone internal storage was 64gb. ( I found the root cause when I got my 3rd error, for the storage issue I was not bothered enough but wanted to go ahead so that I can get Nougat soon)
2. ADB Terminated: My phone got this error when I was updating it to Nougat. (The error looked like this : terminate called after throwing an instance of std::logic_error what() ). I searched online I found out that this is happening because of the adb version I am using, so I downloaded another version and it went through without this error but gave me the below one.
3. Status 7 Error: Again in adb I faced this error. And the error looked like this: 'Verifying current system..."/system/csc/contents.db" has unexpected contents. Error Pic Link.
I searched online and found out that this could be related to CSC file which I have not updated in my first step. So this time I again performed my first step using Odin tool but I selected the 3 files except the AP and ran the process. Yippy, I got my storage back and in adb there was no any error going forward.
Conclusion: I got Nougat on my At&T S6 Edge but I faced few issues. Being a new comer it was not much difficult provided you have the information and passion to do it. The steps mentioned here are very specific to S6 Edge but it can be used for other versions as well. You only have to make sure you have the current files and build combination otherwise your phone could be bricked. I hope this post will be helpful for the users.
Thanks for the detailed instruction on how to upgrade. Very useful! I do have one question though. Does Samsung pay work after upgrading using the method stated above?
Thanks for the great step by step guide. The only amendments/extra things that might help a little more:
Step 1) I used ODIN v3.12 as described above. Loaded all 4 files, BL AP CP CSC
***Basic missing step in the guide was to use ODIN correctly, you need to put your phone into upload mode.***
***Basic step, to prepare to use adb you must enable USB debugging while you have the Step 1 complete before you start Step 2***
Step 2) I was getting the errors thrown with ADB terminated and did some research. You have to use v25.0.3 or else it throws the std::logic_error what() error. It was challenging to track down that version of the adb but I found it here: https://www.izzysoft.de/ftp/local/android/
***Basic Step, in order to use adb, you must put your phone in recovery mode*** (and be sure you use v25.0.3)
Thanks again for the great tutorial!
Shame you cannot start out with latest version of Baseband version: G925AUCS6DQC1 that is in the phone and not have to go Back a version first to PK5
techwire said:
1. Use the version I have recommended above instead of going to the latest version (I faced some issue with the latest one and had to go back to this version)
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i am curious, what specific issues did you have? should i stay on EQA8?
i had success with this method following the instructions and commentary going from DPK5 > EQA8. One additional thing to note is that each step of the process (odin, adb) will wipe the contents of the phone. I backed up with samsung switch, but it doesn't quite capture all the settings so you may want to use something else.
Hi
great post, i followed your instructions and i was able to get from DPK1 ( 6.01) to QA8. Now I noticed that G625AUCU5EQA8 is not the official ROM so would like to get at least to G925AAUCS6DQC1.
Do you know how to get from G625AUCU5EQA8 to G925AAUCS6DQC1?
thank you for your advice.
here is another DPK5 mirror
https://ulozto.net/!PpQ4SbJJOQyD/g925aucs5dpk5-6-0-1-4file-usa-att-7z
G925Aucu4dph5 is my build number, what can I do?
GoRi7o3 said:
G925Aucu4dph5 is my build number, what can I do?
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You can Odin to Nougat 7.0 from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72406969
On Edge of Galaxy
You have any tutorial video of this or something that prove this method?
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You have any tutorial video of this or something that prove this method?
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What proof do you need?
I don't now much things about this, can I jump to my baseband number g925aucu4dph5 to the baseband you mention in the post, or I have to do this method many times jumping from baseband to baseband to get the one you post
GoRi7o3 said:
I don't now much things about this, can I jump to my baseband number g925aucu4dph5 to the baseband you mention in the post, or I have to do this method many times jumping from baseband to baseband to get the one you post
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Yes. You can jump from whatever baseband you have to most of full Odin files.
On Edge of Galaxy
Ok thank you, I will use this method soon, I wish that work
I am still rooted with OE2 5.0.1
Is there any way to update my device using ODIN without losing the root? Just curious. Switching to Fi and I unlocked my phone from the carrier, but since its 5.0.1 it wont run the Project Fi app which requires 5.1+ to activate and operate.
Illiteracy and instruction...
I would like to know why it seems like the only threads on how to upgrade a SM-G925A from 5.1.1 to Nougat lack clear language, in an organized fashion, that would allow those most challenged by the process to accomplish the task with the least amount of frustration. I really cannot comprehend how it is that someone considered a "Senior Member" is permitted to instruct on complex procedures, when it is apparent the person does not have a fluency in the language being used. I don't say this as an insult to anyone's culture or ethnicity, it just adds to the difficulty. Where are the moderators (Admins) when you need clarity. There must be someone who can impart the step-by-step procedure concisely. This forum is not useful for its intended purpose otherwise.
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I would like to know why it seems like the only threads on how to upgrade a SM-G925A from 5.1.1 to Nougat lack clear language, in an organized fashion, that would allow those most challenged by the process to accomplish the task with the least amount of frustration. I really cannot comprehend how it is that someone considered a "Senior Member" is permitted to instruct on complex procedures, when it is apparent the person does not have a fluency in the language being used. I don't say this as an insult to anyone's culture or ethnicity, it just adds to the difficulty. Where are the moderators (Admins) when you need clarity. There must be someone who can impart the step-by-step procedure concisely. This forum is not useful for its intended purpose otherwise.
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What you talking about? This is very easy process. But there is even easier of you read another threads and learn from XDA or YouTube how to use ODIN. When you ready to try Odin you can flash firmware from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3611271 . This is 100% stock AT&T Nougat 7.0 Odin firmware use by Best Buys or Smasung to restore phones.
BTW Senior Members are mostly who build this forum. So just follow instructions, sit back and enjoy. If you need more clarification use your best friend Google or YouTube.
On Edge of Galaxy
Clarity wins
First of all, not admitting your English grammar is in need of some fine tuning doesn't help to clarify the issue. Additionally, combining both ADB sideloading and Odin, without clearly delineating which zip files need to be acquired for accomplishing the task using one or the other method, just adds to the confusion. I upgraded my phone using Odin and the "OCF" "tar" files. But, I was getting confused as to whether I also needed to use ADB to get to "OCF". I started off at "BOJ9". Not wanting to brick my phone led to much trepidation. I wanted to be absolutely sure. The main question I needed clarified was whether I could go from "BOJ9" to "OCF" without needing to go through each iteration. Many people had asked this question, but no specific answer was ever given. Thus, my frustration. I did eventually figure it out, but coming to XDA looking for a clear answer was not the solution. I see a lot of posturing, responders getting snarky telling the confused it's in some thread yet to be dug into or just being rude. Just help. Really, if that's not why you're here, move on.
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First of all, not admitting your English grammar is in need of some fine tuning doesn't help to clarify the issue. Additionally, combining both ADB sideloading and Odin, without clearly delineating which zip files need to be acquired for accomplishing the task using one or the other method, just adds to the confusion. I upgraded my phone using Odin and the "OCF" "tar" files. But, I was getting confused as to whether I also needed to use ADB to get to "OCF". I started off at "BOJ9". Not wanting to brick my phone led to much trepidation. I wanted to be absolutely sure. The main question I needed clarified was whether I could go from "BOJ9" to "OCF" without needing to go through each iteration. Many people had asked this question, but no specific answer was ever given. Thus, my frustration. I did eventually figure it out, but coming to XDA looking for a clear answer was not the solution. I see a lot of posturing, responders getting snarky telling the confused it's in some thread yet to be dug into or just being rude. Just help. Really, if that's not why you're here, move on.
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First of all English is my sixth language I know 5 more, how much more you know, second this is international forum open for whole world, third I'm almost 55 years old and understand all process ( this telling me one or two things about you) . You must be millennial who thinks he is most important person on world. If you don't like it move on to different place.
And yes you can go strait by ODIN from your build to QCF with out any problem, but seems like you not read enough.
O! One more you must be Polish because only this people critique other people's language ability, I know because I was like this once.
Edit: Also I see inability to follow instruction or search. You need to have everything put for you on silver platter.
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Attitude instead of resolution.
So, here it starts, attitude. I'm 56 and will shortly be 57. I am no millennial. Secondly, perhaps you should focus on your English grammar skills. While you may speak several languages, your skill with written English is atrocious. Even if your English grammar was passable, you have no skill at writing an organized and cohesive text. A simple, step-by-step guide to accomplish the task. Putting up a few links mixed with gibberish is not helpful. It's lazy and sloppy. Have some pride in your work. Exhibit some maturity and avoid superfluous writing.
Hello guys and Gals, this will be my first time posting so please bear with me. I have been trying to find the best option to root my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Sm-n900a for a while now, seems to be one of the harder phones to root... this will be my first time attempting to root a device, so I want to make sure I do everything correctly. I have watched multiple videos and read a lot of threads on the subject but it is hard to find anything that is current and has the proper links to be files needed. if anybody has a good step-by-step walkthrough or video and the time to help me I would greatly appreciate it, if you do respond to the thread please dumb it down I am still learning terminology. I am determined to get this done come hell or high water. so if anybody has a good step-by-step walkthrough or video and the time to help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for helping me put a nail in this coffin i I have been trying to do this far too long.
I just did this over the course of hours. I can't say I'm pleased with any of the explanations on xda-developers or found by Google. Unfortunately, writing up a good, full explanation is beyond me right now.
I did this from the Android 5.0.1? Lollipop "OC3" version (seen as the last 3 characters of the "Baseband version" under Settings -> General -> About device). Apparently this version cannot be rooted, however, you can downgrade your version of Android to one that you can root: Android 4.4.2 KitKat ("N900AUCUCNC2"). Apparently you can do something to stay rooted while manually updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop "OC1," but updating to the current AT&T version "OC3" revokes your root access.
I followed the process listed at https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/root-att-note-3-android-5-0-t3318130/post65467618, but if you are satisfied with having rooted Kitkat 4.4.2, you don't need to do steps 11 and 12. If you want the more recent Android 5.0 OC1, then do steps 11 & 12.
One thing I can do is help you understand some of the things I never saw explained. In the list of instructions you will see some programs you will need. A brief summary of each:
Odin - A program that runs on Windows that will manage some low-level aspects of your phone over a connected USB cable. It is used to install an OS (Kitkat 4.4.2 in this example) after your phone has been Wiped from the boot loader menu (gotten to by turning your phone on holding down VolumeUp + Home buttons). It is nice to have a MicroSD card onto which you can move various things before wiping the phone. (You never need to wipe your MicroSD card. Make sure you don't wipe it when using the Wipe feature in SafeStrap).
Towelroot - This is actual program that roots your phone using a known problem in the phone. After running the program, tap the only button there is to do it. I think this is a safe operation—as in, I think it will tell you if it can't rather than scrozzle your OS.
SuperSU - A program that manages which apps on your phone have root access. After it is installed, when you run a newly installed program that requires root access, SuperSU will pop up a dialog asking you if you want to grant it root access. I saw no indication you can get by without it, even if you don't need to "manage" app root access.
SafeStrap - This is a program that does various things, most importantly installing other operating systems that you previously loaded onto your phone as a file and then letting you choose which one you want to boot to whenever your phone boots up. It installs like a normal program, however from within the program you can "Install Recovery" or "Uninstall Recovery." "Recovery" is a bit of software it inserts into the phone boot process. While booting, if you want to use that software, you tap "Recovery" in the lower left. Tap "Continue" if you just want to boot with the currently active OS (chosen from within the Recovery software under the "Boot" options). With Recovery, you create a new slot for an OS, MAKE IT THE ACTIVE OS, Wipe it (Advanced, NOT format), then can back up a menu and install an OS from your MicroSD card. The purpose of all these shenanigans is so you don't have to lose your working Android install while installing something else.
Titanium Backup - A software backup program that requires root access to work. It also has a ton of other features loosely related to backing up. It is the simplest way to prevent AT&T from updating your version of Android to the unrooted current version. Having said that, it is anything but simple because of the user interface. You might investigate alternative methods for preventing auto-updating.
Be aware that whatever software (e.g., file manager) you use to hunt down files and folders on your phone is probably not going to be showing you everything. There are hundreds of programs that your phone uses, some of which are hidden. Titanium Backup does appear to be capable of showing a true full list of apps (including system apps). This is pertinent, because the AT&T Software Update program is hidden very well.
Potential costs:
$10-20 US approximately for a MicroSD card. There's fast ones that are in that price range. Google for reviews.
$5.99 for Titanium Backup from the Google Play store.
GregJ7 said:
I just did this over the course of hours. I can't say I'm pleased with any of the explanations on xda-developers or found by Google. Unfortunately, writing up a good, full explanation is beyond me right now.
I did this from the Android 5.0.1? Lollipop "OC3" version (seen as the last 3 characters of the "Baseband version" under Settings -> General -> About device). Apparently this version cannot be rooted, however, you can downgrade your version of Android to one that you can root: Android 4.4.2 KitKat ("N900AUCUCNC2"). Apparently you can do something to stay rooted while manually updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop "OC1," but updating to the current AT&T version "OC3" revokes your root access.
I followed the process listed at https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...att-note-3-android-5-0-t3318130/post65467618, but if you are satisfied with having rooted Kitkat 4.4.2, you don't need to do steps 11 and 12. If you want the more recent Android 5.0 OC1, then do steps 11 & 12.
One thing I can do is help you understand some of the things I never saw explained. In the list of instructions you will see some programs you will need. A brief summary of each:
Odin - A program that runs on Windows that will manage some low-level aspects of your phone over a connected USB cable. It is used to install an OS (Kitkat 4.4.2 in this example) after your phone has been Wiped from the boot loader menu (gotten to by turning your phone on holding down VolumeUp + Home buttons). It is nice to have a MicroSD card onto which you can move various things before wiping the phone. (You never need to wipe your MicroSD card. Make sure you don't wipe it when using the Wipe feature in SafeStrap).
Towelroot - This is actual program that roots your phone using a known problem in the phone. After running the program, tap the only button there is to do it. I think this is a safe operation—as in, I think it will tell you if it can't rather than scrozzle your OS.
SuperSU - A program that manages which apps on your phone have root access. After it is installed, when you run a newly installed program that requires root access, SuperSU will pop up a dialog asking you if you want to grant it root access. I saw no indication you can get by without it, even if you don't need to "manage" app root access.
SafeStrap - This is a program that does various things, most importantly installing other operating systems that you previously loaded onto your phone as a file and then letting you choose which one you want to boot to whenever your phone boots up. It installs like a normal program, however from within the program you can "Install Recovery" or "Uninstall Recovery." "Recovery" is a bit of software it inserts into the phone boot process. While booting, if you want to use that software, you tap "Recovery" in the lower left. Tap "Continue" if you just want to boot with the currently active OS (chosen from within the Recovery software under the "Boot" options). With Recovery, you create a new slot for an OS, MAKE IT THE ACTIVE OS, Wipe it (Advanced, NOT format), then can back up a menu and install an OS from your MicroSD card. The purpose of all these shenanigans is so you don't have to lose your working Android install while installing something else.
Titanium Backup - A software backup program that requires root access to work. It also has a ton of other features loosely related to backing up. It is the simplest way to prevent AT&T from updating your version of Android to the unrooted current version. Having said that, it is anything but simple because of the user interface. You might investigate alternative methods for preventing auto-updating.
Be aware that whatever software (e.g., file manager) you use to hunt down files and folders on your phone is probably not going to be showing you everything. There are hundreds of programs that your phone uses, some of which are hidden. Titanium Backup does appear to be capable of showing a true full list of apps (including system apps). This is pertinent, because the AT&T Software Update program is hidden very well.
Potential costs:
$10-20 US approximately for a MicroSD card. There's fast ones that are in that price range. Google for reviews.
$5.99 for Titanium Backup from the Google Play store.
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Life got pretty busy there for a minute... I was able to get Titanium Backup I have had a good SD card for a while now safestrap SuperSU towelroot everything that I need. But this being my first time and not really ever using the software, it's giving me a little bit of anxiety. Before trying process the root I had a couple of questions that I definitely would like to get a solid answer on they might sound stupid but I'd rather sound stupid then not have a phone and ask lol. Okay how about we know I have a Note 3 SM n910a AT&T original carrier swapped over to Metro PCS I'm on one of their $50 plans which I think is unlimited everything but no tether so I have been using PDA and foxfi tethering from my phone to my computer... my roommate has a hotspot but he is rarely home. I need to know if it is possible to complete the root in that situation also the person from the thread that you sent me to confused me as far as making sure you have the ROM pre-downloaded. It just confused me I'm to the point I want to have somebody jump on TeamViewer with me and just make sure I don't screw up too bad.. I did go look at them custom robs as well if anybody would like to share their favorites or what they think is a good easy ROM to be able to play around with it and not mess it up too bad I would love any suggestions from anybody
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Life got pretty busy there for a minute... I was able to get Titanium Backup I have had a good SD card for a while now safestrap SuperSU towelroot everything that I need. But this being my first time and not really ever using the software, it's giving me a little bit of anxiety. Before trying process the root I had a couple of questions that I definitely would like to get a solid answer on they might sound stupid but I'd rather sound stupid then not have a phone and ask lol. Okay how about we know I have a Note 3 SM n910a AT&T original carrier swapped over to Metro PCS I'm on one of their $50 plans which I think is unlimited everything but no tether so I have been using PDA and foxfi tethering from my phone to my computer... my roommate has a hotspot but he is rarely home. I need to know if it is possible to complete the root in that situation also the person from the thread that you sent me to confused me as far as making sure you have the ROM pre-downloaded. It just confused me I'm to the point I want to have somebody jump on TeamViewer with me and just make sure I don't screw up too bad.. I did go look at them custom robs as well if anybody would like to share their favorites or what they think is a good easy ROM to be able to play around with it and not mess it up too bad I would love any suggestions from anybody
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I just ended up stayin on kk rooted on mine. Everytime i goto lolipop i brick it. Its almost a hassle to try. I would odin the kk firmware and use towel root. Install xposed and some root apps. If ures is anything like mine dont debloat it. I debloat lightly. And next reboot get all kinds of spen and other force closes. The note 3 in general seem unstable. But i need to restore m8ne back stock now as its keeps force closing. I will be starting mine over for the 100th time it feels like. Dont let my ramblings discourage you. It is a awsome device and having a lgg5 iphone 5 and a few others my note 3s outer glass is destroyed. Got it like that. I would take the note 3 over the rest if i could get it to run rite more than 2 or 3 days at a time. Ive. Always set all my devices the same way. Debloated them the same but this one is really touchy.... Im on here a lot if u gots any ?s just hollar at me.
If you're still interested in an easy way to root, use Wondershare Dr Phone. It worked for me on stock OC1 and then the just used Flashfire to flash whatever I wanted.