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| Upgrade Kit (UPK) |
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Description :
This is a package which contains all needed things to root, install ClockWorkMod Recovery and upgrade/flash following described methods.
Includes :
ADB + basic cmds (reboot, logcat, reboot-recovery)
BlackJack (root utility, Froyo)
Bootloader Unlocker (Stock ICS firmwares) | It uses the u-boot.img by payback from 4pda.ru (Thanks jockjoint)
CWMT (ClockWorkMod Recovery Touch 5.8.1.3 flasher)
CWMT6 (ClockWorkMod Touch 6.0.1.4 flasher - USB broken)
Drivers (USB, Modem, Bluetooth)
FW Converter 2.1 by jes0411
KDZ Updater
LGMobile Update (B2C)
MSXML 6 SP1
PDF guides
R&D Test Tool (unbricking tool / hard reset)
README - About HTML file
TWRP 2.6.1.0 (TeamWin Recovery Project 2.4 flasher)
UnlockRoot 3 (ICS Root tool)
Windows Enabler (X64 / R&DTT)
Some packages are also available separately to avoid repetitive downloads. ▼ Direct Download
| Apps |
Description :
An setup package which lets you the choice between useful apps. There are predefined install types but you can also customize the installation. USB debugging must be enabled on your device. Read package's intro for more details.
Currently 75 apps. See the full list.
Screenshots :
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ANTIVIRUSES MAY DETECT EXPLOITS
Some Extra files : V10E Patched (EU), V20S Patched (EU) | V30B (FRA) | Superuser+.zip (will push AnReboot + ES Explorer as well) | SuperOneClic 2.3.3 | Gingersnap 2 | ADB.zip | FW Converter | GPS_Fix_2.zip | and more...
Note : V10E & V20S here are the OPEN EUROPE versions in binary format, and are patched with CWMT so they're ready for root (flash superuser.zip from SDC via recovery, see below the root tut)
| Firmwares |​
Now I let this task to more competent than me
Check the flux list by luivit
WARNING : keep files's original name/case or you'll get errors while flashing.
Syntax = V10A_00.kdz | characters in red will never move. Characters in skyblue are according to versions.
AFRATL = language/brand code | VXXX = firmware version | (...) = Provider/Country
| The upgrade |​
You assume the fact that flashing may result in getting errors, and even bricking the phone.
You can use standard methods by using B2C, R&D Test Tool (to use with .kdz firmwares), or simply PC Suite. If you're going to manually downgrade with R&DTT, doing a factory reset before flashing may prevent of errors and bricks.
NOTE : Now LG blocks manual upgrades via B2C ("upgrade start" will show LG update window instead of performing the flash process), so neither KDZU nor R&DTT will work unless you apply the following tip to fix it.
But the fastest and safest method is to use the SmartFlash tool (also used for rooting). For this method you'll need a firmware in binary format which is in two separated files (*.fls & *.bin). You can downgrade as well if needed. The process takes only 3 min and erase all internal datas. So you'd better save all saveable things like contacts, apps etc... use your favorite way (full nand, titanium, listing...)
Requirements : any firmware, UPK, and USB drivers. Follow related PDF guides for manually flashing.
If for some reasons, you need a particular firmware, you could convert it in binaries yourself by using the FW Converter. Just put it in the same dir where the firmware is and run it. This tool is also able to patch FWs OTA with CWM
Note : don't apply the patch on ICS firmwares (V3XX) since it will break the boot. Refer to "Recovery for ICS" of this tutorial below
Reference thread by jes0411
| The root |​
Device's warranty won't be avoided ! Read this !
Method 1 - FW V10A / B
Download the latest GingerBreak
Allowed non Market Place apps (settings > apps > unknown sources)
USB debugging ON (settings > apps > dev > USB debugging)
A SDC must be present and mounted
Launch Polaris Office to explore your SDC, then touch the apk file
in the case you don't have a file explorer, install ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer (Apps)
Phone will reboot on sucess. Cool, it's rooted ! (now you can uninstall GingerBreak)
Loading can take several minutes. If after 10 minutes at most nothing happens, GingerBreak doesn't work for you....
Method 2 - Froyo (V1XX)
Required : installed USB drivers
Enable USB Debugging (settings > apps > development)
Plug the phone, launch BlackJack and follow instructions
Allow 127.0.0.1 connection if prompted by AVs / Firewalls. Read BlackJack's intro for more details.
Froyo alternative root method with Smartflash :
Follow steps as described in method 3 below, but with these patched binaries V10E (EU) instead
Method 3 - Gingerbread (V2XX)
Caution, this method is a full flash ! EVERYTHING on the internal memoy will be lost !
Required : installed USB drivers, Smartflash, patched FW binaries V20S (EU) (*.fls and *.bin) and the Superuser+(ESE) archieve
Copy Superuser+.zip in your SDC
Follow the PDF guide procedure (UPK)
Phone will reboot into Recovery, do a wipe / reset
Now select "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard" and select Superuser+.zip (will push AnReboot + ES Explorer)
Go back on main menu and validate on "reboot system now". System is now permanently rooted.
Method 4 : ICS (V30X)
Caution, this method is a full flash ! EVERYTHING on the internal memoy will be lost !
Required : installed USB drivers, Smartflash, V30B (EU) binaries, and UnlockRoot 3.
Flash your device (the PDF guide in UPK may help noobs) | Ignore this step if you have already updated your phone to ICS, so you won't lose any data !
Unplug it (this is important) and boot normally (don't put your sdc yet so overall process will be shorter)
Do a factory reset (settings > backup & reset) | Ignore this step if your system is already running ICS
Ensure of LG software connexion type is selected (settings > PC connexion > USB connexion type)
Enable USB debugging before pluging the phone (settings > developer options), then plug
Install UnlockRoot, run it and follow instructions
For getting a working custom recovery, refer to the tutorial "Recovery for ICS" below
| Unlocking the bootloader |​
This must be done through ICS 4.0.4 and is only needed if you want to flash a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP. You have to root first before attempting. See below the "Recovery for ICS" tut.
| The Recovery |​
You assume all facts by doing that
Ensure of : installed USB Drivers / rooted system / USB debugging ON (settings > apps > dev)
Plug phone, wait for installation complete (first time plug), launch "CWMT", "CWMT6" or "TWRP"
Grant root access if prompted by SuperUser (phone)
Use AnReboot (or else) to boot into recovery
If you try booting into recovery without a custom recovery flashed, phone will perform a factory reset by default !
To load into recovery (or DownloadMod etc..), you have to use an app since LG P970 doesn't have a key combination for it. AnreBoot is perfect (included in Apps). But, if you apply a modded kernel, it becomes possible to go into CWM while the initial boot process.
Two other apps : ROM Manager, Quick Boot.
Reference thread by xantaro
| Recovery for ICS |​
The following tutorial will help you getting a working custom recovery for stock ICS firmwares. This is an U-Boot flasher package, based on the work of payback from 4pda.ru. Thanks to jockjoint for the share.
You assume all facts by doing that
Ensure of : installed USB Drivers / rooted system / USB debugging ON
Follow the 4th root method for ICS if needed
Unlock the bootloader with the Bootloader Unlocker tool
Flash your favorite custom recovery, CWM or TWRP.
Don't forget to install an app like AnReboot to reboot into recovery. If you use one of my recovery flasher packages, check AnReboot in the task list.
| ROMs / Mods / Tools |​
(Discovery) Remove battery, hold power buton, plug USB cable and wait until LG logo appears. Yeah ! The phone boots and you can use it with an infinite supply without killing battery's life !! But the phone seems having to be in airplane mod, otherwise it will shut down and display the battery missing message.
> It also works with my GT540, holding the call key. This could work on any LG androphone.
See the [INDEX] thread by RomWiz which intends to list every existing ROMs, mods, tools etc... for our device.
Sim unlock tutorial by Orcusen
| The GPS hook fix |​
Read this thread.
| Troubleshooting |​
- New to Android ?
Throw an eye on the Noobs How-to thread by NOOBY0815
- Got a bootloop or bricked your phone ?
Try the emergency recovery ; launch LGMobile Update (aka B2C) > Support > Recovery phone (aka SOS...)
Try hard reseting with R&D Test Tool (follow pdf guide)
Use SmartFlash with binary files of a firmware
- Lost/freezed your home ?
Try nikpik's solution.
- Lost IMEI ?
Follow r3store's How-to guide

Found several sw following your post and this thread as well: http://www.android-hilfe.de/lg-p970...6673-lg-serverlinks-firmware-bin-gesucht.html
AESTL (no-brand Spain?)
V10A: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP970/AESPTL/V10A_00/V10A_00.kdz
AORETL (Orange Spain)
V10B: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP970/AORETL/v10b_00/V10B_00.kdz
ANEUTL (no-brand Europe?)
V10A: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP970/ANEUTL/V10a_00/V10A_00.kdz
V10B: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP970/ANEUTL/V10b_00/V10B_00.kdz
I just downloaded all of these kdz files, so they are active links right now.
BTW. We still need a forum for the LGP970 "Optimus Black",
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089967&page=10

Anybody knows howto install new firmware on LG-p970?

wrong post sorry

@rgabi
KDZU doesn't work ?
thanks kzhus. Yesterday spanish links were still invalid. The europe link is now fixed, the folder "10b_00" has a lower case... they are a bit strange at LG... well I'm going to play more with links and cases...

You mean KDZ updater? I didn't try it ...yet. I am not sure that it works and I don't want to risk my phone.
Late edit:
I just flashed V10B_00 ANEUTL (european unbranded).
I was inspired by this tut: http://www.android-hilfe.de/anleitungen-fuer-lg-p970-black/106331-how-optimus-black-flashen-kdz.html
except steps 2, 3, 7, 8, 10
Instead of step 10 click on "Read phone information" and then on "Upgrade start".
Select Country -> Different country
Select Language -> English
Hit "OK"
LG Software phone update must launch and begin to update the software.
Stay back and wait for reboot!

Thanks flashed the latest european

rgabi88 said:
I was inspired by this tut: http://www.android-hilfe.de/anleitungen-fuer-lg-p970-black/106331-how-optimus-black-flashen-kdz.html
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I'm gonna flash mine too if the update doesn't suit to me.
Also, following your given url, there is a link which points to a list of firmwares here. This is just a copy of the first edit of my thread lol. It seems that I was the first to publish those links. If some of you speak german, you can discuss here.

@Ilko:
Look here, please: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14129668&postcount=35
Anyway, thanks Ilko for "V10B" firmware links.
Still no dedicated forum?? C'mon, guys!!

What are the differences between V10A and V10B?
Any changelogs?

Ven84 said:
What are the differences between V10A and V10B?
Any changelogs?
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Untill now:
I have spotted one more app: RemoteCall
I think that is not as hot as before when I surf the net, use GPS or view YouTube, but I am not sure... too soon to tell

I have RemoteCall in V10A

Ven84 said:
I have RemoteCall in V10A
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Maybe orange Romania removed RemoteCall because they don't provide this level of support... I don't know.....
No other differences spotted...
I can't tell for sure, but it seems to have a better battery life. After 13 h 22 ins, is at 86%.

Tell me ... If I unbrand my phone ( as far as I can see it has the lg firmware, not the orange one, although it was bought from orange ), and flash the latest firmware, can I later restore it to the original one in case of warranty issues? thanks in advance

rgabi88 said:
@Ilko:
Look here, please: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14129668&postcount=35
Anyway, thanks Ilko for "V10B" firmware links.
Still no dedicated forum?? C'mon, guys!!
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Yeah I just wish to contribute
I've seen that link, but didn't get... what should I understand ?
Also, unfortunately I can't perform a flash with kdzu. When I try to read info it crashes

My P970 does not work - turned into a paperweight
Translation by tradukka. (rsrs)
1 - when I turn the phone into the computer by holding the volume + PC finds the phone does not appear over the screen "S/W upgrade please wait while upgrading"
2 - Even so did the upgrade process and it happened as expected, giving dll error until the phone restarts.
He changed the boot screen (VIVO) by LG screen. the problem is it takes the LG logo and then flashes the screen and the buttons and does not enter the android.
please need help, because now I have a paper weight $ 500 .
I also have a SE X10 and X8, and none of them gave me trouble. This LG is complicated.

well, I'dlike to help, but I'm not a dev, only a contributor who wanted to make things fowarding with this thread.
Also, to get the s/w screen, you must pull out the battery, then hold V+, then plug the cable. It must work. Try flashing to a stock firmware, that's the only thing which I can advise you.

Ilko said:
Also, unfortunately I can't perform a flash with kdzu. When I try to read info it crashes
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When I'll arrive at home, I will write a step by step guide from A to Z.

hmm? I wanted to write my own guide too, but if kdzu cant read phone info I dont wanna risk to flash, even if it should work anyway.

Phone is getting as hot as usual...

[S5830 + B/D/L/T ONLY] A Newbie Guide for your Galaxy Ace

Note: CyanogenMod 7 Official Support is HERE
Note 2: THIS THREAD IS FOR THE SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE S5830/S5830B/S5830D/S5830L/S5830T ONLY. IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE S5830i/C/M
This serves as a warning and guide to all the new users in the Galaxy Ace XDA forums .
Samsung Kies is Samsung's version of iTunes . It allows you to sync all your stuff and back them up in case of phone problems .
But there's one thing Samsung forgot about: Memory optimisation . Kies requires at least 1.5GB of system memory . Even iTunes handles memory better than Kies.....
As a result , many users brick their Aces because they use Kies to update their phone and Kies suddenly stops responding because of RAM .
EDIT: I am not so sure now because some users have successfully updated their devices with Kies .
ROM Manager is a manager for Clockworkmod Recovery , which saves time because you don't have to reboot to recovery .
People, don't use ROM Manager for your own good......
You can also use CWM Manager , which is included in most custom ROMs .
Clockworkmod Recovery supports Galaxy Ace with many versions (with the official one being v4.0.0.9) .
The unofficial versions are v3.2.0.1 (if I'm not wrong) , v5.2.0.3 and v5.2.0.6 .
Edit: WITH CF-ROOT , BUSYBOX is BULLETPROOF
Another note about UNLOCKING YOUR PHONE by consegregate:
consegregate said:
Unlocking is an extremely risky process which touches your efs folder. Your IMEI can be wiped if you do a wrong step and that's the end of your road in the android conquest. Many of us have fallen to the enticing prospect of unlocking where the phone gets out of the box and poof goes back in again in no time.
SO, until we can backup the IMEI, try not to unlock using unorthodox methods. It may work for some, but for most of you you'll be left with ****ty phones because you can't read and follow instructions. So until then, please don't post "bricked mai phone help plz" because if it was because of unlocking, we may not be able to help you.
Lastly, USE THE SEARCH TOOL. AIN'T THERE FOR NOTHING! Cheers, all you sad faces.
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A view about this tutorial by Ardentfaith:
Ardentfaith said:
Okay first off, the tutorial is wrong.
I have a USA Samsung Galaxy ACE
WHAT MOST PPL WANT TO DO:
1) root phone 2) have an escape plan when it fails.
Let's work on the escape plan.
Make sure you use Samsung KIES to update to the latest version of Android Gingerbread. Why? You could go to samfirmware to get a firmware and then download odin to flash it but why? You want to BAckup an ORIGINAL working rom.
Now you have Gingerbread. You want a backup. Search for chinoray and clockwordmodace.zip. This'll give you the backup program (a.k.a Clockworkmod Recovery) so you can do a recovery no matter what. (Press home and power to boot into recovery mode. there's an option to install from a zip. Install chinoray's file)
Now backup. Remember to put the backupfile that's made in 2 other places. Your sdcard isn't exactly a bank.
Now you want to root. Do the same recovery thing with a file from davebyone called Acegingerroot.zip. That roots it to an english brazil portuguese kp7 thingie. It's just fastest way to root. You'll have superuser app on now. congrats.
Now what to do with root? Your ace has very little memory. You need to extend the internal app storage to the sd card. The FIRST thing you need to do is go back to Clockworkmod recovery mode and partition your sdcard so that it has a ext4 extension. Then update from ketut.kumajaya's post with cf-rootdtapps2sd???.zip(forgot the full name). That defaults all downloaded apps to run from the sd card.
--Or you can ignore all this and do the chainfire post cf-root guide but ket's modifications are more hassle free.
so now you have a rooted Samsung ACE running Gingerbread running Touchwiz with apps running off the SD card.
There's not a good rom out for Samsung ACE anyways. You might as well stick to this for now.
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Here's a little guide on how to flash a ROM via ODIN by me:
Requirements:
- A Windows computer
- A Galaxy Ace plugged into the computer via USB
- You must have ODIN installed , duh !
- (Windows Vista/7 compulsory) Running ODIN with Administrative rights:
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- Ended KIES via Task manager:
Instructions:
1 - Download your favourite firmware here
2 - Extract the .rar out using WinRAR or 7zip (password is samfirmware.com)
3 - Check if it's a FULL package or ONE package:
FULL Package instructions:
1 - Open up ODIN (MAKE SURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET)
2 - Set your phone in Download Mode (Home + Power + Volume Down)
3 - Once you have correctly entered Download Mode and plugged in , this should appear in ODIN:
4 - Place the files in this order:
OPS - Select the file named Cooper_v1.0.ops (or anything like that)
BOOT - Select the file named "APBOOT_S5830xxxxx_CL514579_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5"
where "xxxxx" = Your firmware version
Phone - Select the file named "CODE_S5830xxxxx_CL514579_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5"
where xxxxx = firmware version
PDA - DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING
CSC - Select the file named "GT-S5830-MULTI-CSC-xxxxxx.tar.md5"
where "xxxxxx" = the CSC region
EFS - Select the file named "MODEM_S5830xxxxx_CL514579_REV03.tar.md5"
xxxxx = firmware version (Be VERY VERY careful with this EFS part)
After you're done , click on "Start" and let the magic reveal itself slowly......
ONE Package method:
1 - Open up ODIN
2 - Set your phone in Download Mode while plugged into USB
3 - Tick the option "One Package" in ODIN (Refer to previous ODIN picture)
4 - Select the only .tar.md5 file
Now press start and watch the magic.....

Nice info
Could you add this:
Do not install busybox on custom ROMs because busybox already exist on most custom ROMs, and also stock firmware with CF-Root. If you're already do so, it mean that you're ready to reflash your phone ...or try to remove all files named "busybox" with root explorer then flash CF-Root b79 (then flash b80 for KPN users)

Ya you are right when I am new for galaxy ace I Install rom manager and while taking backup through it my phone suddently off and not start not even in downloading mode. Means it breaked. But thanks god it repaired by samsung service senter. So not install that app.

Here's a little Q&A:
Q-1: What is the Samsung Galaxy Ace? Is it edible?
A-1: Hello dear newbie , the Samsung Galaxy Ace is a mid-range phone that was released by Samsung in February 2011 .
Specifications:
-Supports Quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900)
-Supports Duo band HSDPA (900/2100)
-Size is 112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm
-Weighs 113g (light )
-Has a TrueFont Type capacitive touchscreen with 16,000,000 colours
-Screen resolution of 320x480 and a 3.5" display (160 dpi LCD density)
-Gorilla Glass display
-Multi-touch support
-Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation
-Touch-sensitive Menu button and Back button (with physical Home button)
-TouchWiz v3.0 UI (Homescreen)
-Has a loudspeaker and has a 3.5mm audio jack with DNSe Sound Enhancement
-Has vibration(duh) ; supports MP3 and WAV ringtones .
-Has pratically unlimited entries for contacts and call records
-158MB internal storage with support for SDcard up to 32GB (2GB included)
-Supports GPRS , EDGE and HSDPA (7.2Mbps)
-WiFi 802.11b/g/n , Portable hotspot and DLNA certified
-Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP (for bluetooth stereo headphones)
-No infrared port
-5MP Camera with autofocus , LED flash , geo-tagging , face and smile detection
-Records video at [email protected] (OMG ) with NO SECONDARY CAMERA
-Runs Android (Froyo , but upgradeable to Gingerbread)
-800Mhz Qualcomm MSM7227 ARM11 processor with an Adreno 200 GPU
-SMS (threaded view) and Email support
-Comes with a stock HTML Browser
-Supports Stereo FM Radio with RDS
-Supports Games (a.k.a APK files)
-Comes in Black and White (as in the selection of battery covers )
-A-GPS support with the normal GPS
-Supports Java with the MIDP emulator
- MP4/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Organizer
- Document editor
- Image editor
- Google Search , Maps , Gmail , YouTube , Calendar , Google Talk , Picasa integration
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input (Swype) (Other keyboards available on Market)
-1350mAh Lithium-Ion Standard Battery
-2G standby up to 640hours and 3G standby up to 420hours
-2G talktime up to 11hours and 3G talktime up to 6hours 30minutes
-Costs about 260 Euros
Thanks to http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_ace_s5830-3724.php
*Pants*
Q0: What is root? What advantages can it do to my phone?
A0: "Rooting" your phone is the process of allowing Superuser access to your phone (a.k.a su or sudo access) , thus opening up system files to the user .
This is usually needed/done by custom ROMs .
More info can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooting_(Android_OS)
"Rooting is a process that allows users of mobile phones and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's Linux subsystem with the goal of overcoming limitations that carriers and manufacturers put on some devices. It is analogous to jailbreaking on devices running the Apple iOS operating system."
Q1: What is a custom ROM? What to can it do to my phone?
A1: A custom ROM can be either:
- Modifications to the official company ROMs (a.k.a Stock ROMs) , which increases its speed and stability compared to original Stock ROMs .
These ROMs include:
-Blackhawk (by ketut.kumajaya)
-Fla.sh (by fla.sh) (No Support Available anymore , therefore no link)
-Sangingerace and Persian Gulf (by sasanekabaran)
-The BehradGH ROM series (by BehradGH):
-BehradGH ROM Series KPB
-BehradGH ROM Series KPN/KPH
-BehradGH ROM Series KP9
-NoName (by an0nym0us_)
-My-UI (by jusada)
-GingerReal (by redmaner and MuayThaiFighter08 (I think , sorry if I got it wrong !) )
-FirstUA (by Grif_07)
-Glsmt (by sametpoyraz)
-TheMyth (by devilsking) (Thread Closed)
-Blockbuster ROM Goes Ace
-Mush69ROM (Thread Closed)
-TurboBlue (by tazlooney89)
There are other ROMs that do not use Stock ROMs and are built from scratch by these AWESOME people:
-AOSP 2.3.7 (A work-in-progress by me , fla.sh , Jekle_Ace and consegregate)
-Grif_07's CM7.1 BETA-Kang 2.3.5
-BehradGH CyanoAce CM7.1 RC1 2.3.5
-Infinity ROM (Based on CM7.2 by nims11)
-Infinity ROM (Based on CM7.1 by nims11)
-Gingercruzt (Based on CM7.2 by nims11)
-Touchwiz4 Style CM7.2 ROM (by slaid480)
-HaniMod*LiteStar (By sasanekabaran)
-Icecream Sunday & Speed Blur (by jusada)
-Cre.ActiveX (CM7.1 by saigetshu)
That is all you actually need to know
Q2: What's Recovery Mode? What is Download Mode? What are the different "Modes" that my phone can go into?
A2: Recovery Mode is a place where you go to if your phone is ever "stuck" or in a "bootloop" if you installed a ROM wrongly .
The stock recovery mode can't do much and therefore if you want better advantages such as:
-Backing up your current ROM and data
-Fixing Force Close Permissions
-Wiping your Dalvik-Cache
-Wiping Battery Stats (if your battery meter is jumpy , like all custom Stock ROMs)
-Install unsigned .zip files
-Formatting various parts of your internal memory (/system , /data etc)
-Mount USB Storage in Recovery Mode
The only thing you can do is use CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY
For Download Mode , it is a Samsung-exclusive feature that allows you to "Download" custom stock ROM files into your phone .
It works like a normal install in ClockWorkMod Recovery (a.k.a CWM) , except that it automates everything (wiping data , wiping system stuff)
These are possible modes which you can use to enter different places (for advanced people only):
Home + Power = Recovery Mode (whether stock or CWM)
Home + Volume Down + Power = Download Mode (normal)
Home + Volume Up + Power = ARMv9 Dump Mode
Home + Volume Down + Volume Up + Power = Download Mode (EMERGENCY)
Q2.5: What is ClockworkMod Recovery? How do I use it?
A2.5: ClockworkMod Recovery is one of the best custom recoveries out there and was made by the AWESOME koush
Here's how you use it by devilcode:
devilcode said:
There you go.... not from v4.0.0.9 but its of a old version but will give you and idea or to anyone else .. will not post a link to some other site so just posting the explaination here
Options explained
1. reboot system now
This one is self-explanatory.
Reboots the phone.
2. apply update from sdcard
This can be used for installation of any official or unofficial update, ROM, kernel, theme etc. that is in a zip format installable from recovery, as long as the file is named update.zip and it has been placed on the root of your SD card (i.e. not in any sub-folder). Selecting this option (and most of the options featured below) will bring up a rather annoying confirmation prompt but this has saved us on multiple occasions from a lot of trouble we would have been into due to accidental key presses.
3. wipe data/factory reset
This option wipes all user data on the device as well as cache. Doing this will leave your phone in the state it was in when you bought it or when any custom ROM was first installed. It will also wipe any sd-ext partition that you might have set up.
4. wipe cache partition
Wipes the cache partition of the device to clear all the data accumulated there over use. This is often used before installing a new ROM, app, kernel or any similar mod via recovery.
5. install zip from sdcard
This option brings up the following sub-menu:
A. apply /sdcard/update.zip
This one is essentially the same as the ‘apply update from sdcard’ option of the main menu.
B. choose zip from sdcard
Lets you install any zip file (with any name) from any location on your SD card. The file can be for a ROM, a kernel, an application, a theme or any mod as long as it is in recovery-flashable zip format. This is the most widely used option for installing a ROM that you have downloaded and copied to your SD card. Entering this option will bring up a screen that will allow you to browse your SD card for the zip file and select it for installation
C. toggle signature verification
Turns the signature verification on and off. When signature verification is on, you will not be able to install any custom ROMs that haven’t been signed by the developers (most custom ROMs aren’t signed). Switching it off skips the signature verification check and proceeds with the installation.
D. toggle script asserts
Seldom-used option for a vast majority of users. It simply turns script asserts on or off. If you don’t know about these (i don’t), it’s best not to change this option. (For advanced users ONLY)
E. +++++Go Back+++++
Takes you back to the main recovery menu, obviously!
6. backup and restore
Undoubtedly one of the most important features provided by a custom recovery, the backup and restore feature – also known as Nandroid backup – allows you to take a backup of your phone’s entire internal memory including all partitions, and save it on the SD card.
A. Backup
Takes a Nandroid backup, as explained above.
B. Restore
Lets you restore a previously taken backup. Entering this option presents you with a list of existing backups from the SD card that you can choose from for restoration.
C. Advanced Restore
This option is similar to the Restore option but once a backup has been selected to be restored, this option allows you to choose what parts of it to restore. You can choose to restore the boot, system, data, cache and sd-ext partitions.
7. mounts and storage
Allows you to perform maintenance tasks on all the internal and external partitions of your android device.
A. mount/unmount /system, /data, /cache, /sdcard or /sd-ext
These options let you toggle between mounting or unmounting these respective partitions. Most Galaxy Ace users need to mount /system and /data for ROM installations
B. format boot, system, data, cache, sdcard or sd-ext
These let you directly format any of these partitions. Take extreme care with this option as formatting any of these partitions will result in losing all data on them, especially the boot and system partitions. Formatting the system partition will remove your ROM and leave your phone without an operating system while wiping the boot partition may brick your phone unless you restore or flash another one before rebooting your device.
What's lucky is that Galaxy Ace users don't have the option to format the boot partitions.
C. mount USB storage
Lets you enable USB mass storage mode for your SD card right from recovery so that you can connect it to your computer via USB and transfer any files to/from it without having to leave recovery.
8. advanced
This section contains a few options most users will not require, though these can come handy quite often, especially wiping Dalvik cache, which is required before most ROM installations. Here are the options from this section:
A. Reboot Recovery
Lets you directly and very conveniently reboot from recovery right back into recovery. This is a useful option for certain back-to-back installations that require the device to at least boot once between them OR installing another version of CWM (like v5.2.0.6).
B. Wipe Dalvik Cache
Allows you to wipe the cache for the Dalvik virtual machine (the custom-built Java virtual machine for Android).This is required before most ROM installations and at other occasions too, for fixing some problems.
C. Wipe Battery Stats
Wipes the saved battery usage statistics and effectively recalibrates the battery. Useful in various scenarios when Android isn’t showing correct battery levels.
*This style of wiping battery stats is no longer useful*
D. Report Error
In case of errors, this feature can be used to save a log of recent ClockworkMod recovery operations on the SD card that you can later report from Android using ROM Manager.
E. Key Test
Lets you press any of the hardware keys to see if they are properly functioning, and to see their key codes.
F. Partition SD Card
This option gives you a no-frills way to partition your SD card properly for use with ROMs that supports a2sd (a hack that moves entire applications to the SDcard). Once this option is selected, you will be given options to choose the sizes for the /sd-ext partition as well as an optional /swap partition on the SD card, and will then automatically format it for you, leaving the remaining space for normal SD card usage. This option will wipe all data from your SD card so use it with caution!
G. Fix Permissions
Fixes the file permissions for the internal memory partitions back to default. This is very useful as a fix for several errors and Force-Closes that start appearing after you or an application you installed and provided root access end up messing up the permissions of important files.
Hope it helps :d
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It certainly helped my friend
Q3: Help me, my phone is in a bootloop and won't go into the Launcher!
A3: Firstly , define your bootloop:
If you are stuck at the "Galaxy Ace" logo , that means you did not make a factory reset and cache wipe from Recovery Mode . Do that , then reflash and try again .
If it still does not work , your kernel might have a problem because you did not install your kernel properly .
For that I recommend CF-ROOT for Gingerbread and Froyo
However , if your phone is stuck at the bootanimation:
Stuck for more than 10mins and is repeating the animation: You did not flash your ROM properly . Refer to above .
Stuck for less than 10mins and is NOT repeating: I suggest you have some patience
Q4: AHHHHHHHH! I flashed a theme but now my phone is going into force closes and bootloops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A4: You probably flashed a theme that was meant for another firmware version (E.g. flashing a KPH theme into KPO) .
In that case , all you have to do is flash another theme which is for that particular firmware and you're saved
Everytime I flash a theme I will make a backup prior to installing . This ensures that I can restore back if I did something wrong
Q5: Is there any overclock for the Galaxy Ace?
A5: With CF-ROOT 3.7 b83 I can achieve 100% stability with 902Mhz but 10% decrease in battery life :/
Q6: What about Adobe Flash support?
A6: It is only PARTIALLY supported on CyanogenMod 7 , but may work on stock Samsung ROMs if on Cf-root .
It works on the stock browser and Dolphin Browser HD , but does not work on Opera .
Q7: What is Cyanogenmod? Why do so much people love it?
A7: Cyanogenmod is a ROM built from a modified generic AOSP build , which offers faster speed , better stability and even eliminates some problems induced by stock ROMs (i.e. In our case , the Sleep of Death a.k.a SoD) .
This ROM was made by none other than the legendary Cyanogen .
This makes the phone fast , stable and yet problem-free .
however , CM7 for the Ace is currently unofficial and in early release candidate and beta versions and is NOT recommended for newbies as they might encounter into problems they might not know how to solve .
Also , the things that were added by Samsung WILL NOT APPEAR in Cyamogenmod 7 .
If you rely on Samsung's additions too much , I suggest that you revert back to stock
Q8: Oh no! My phone is bricked! I accidentally flashed the wrong device in ROM Manager!
A8: Oh no . You might wanna try either:
Method 1:
-Remove the SIM card , SD card and battery from the phone
-Hold Volume Down + Home + Power
-(Optional) Bring it near a heat source .
-While still holding those buttons , place the battery into the phone
-It should go into Download Mode .
-Try to flash a full package file via ODIN and your phone should come back to life .
If that doesn't work , try Method 2:
-Bring the phone to a nearby service center for repair .
Q9: Hello, what's the difference between a full package ROM and a one package ROM?
A9: When you download a ROM from SamMobile , they have all the files in a .rar , the contents of the .rar determine its Package:
A Full Package ROM has quite a few files when the .rar is opened , one of them being a .tar.md5 if I remember correctly .
A One Package ROM only has one .tar file when the .rar archive is opened .
Q10 by scoffyburito:
scoffyburito said:
Err sorry if this sounds dumb but what version of CWM would i need if when im restoring my cm7 backup it says Md5 mismatch. I made the backup on CWM 5.0.2.6?
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App
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A10: Taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
ihtfp69 said:
I figured I would post this fix here in case anyone else ran into this problem. This is assuming you did not change the folder names and let Clockworkmod create them. I haven't had it happen until today, but it's not a nice message to see when you are trying to do a restore.
Code:
Checking MD5 sums...
MD5 mismatch!
To fix this problem use the code below. Substitute the final folder name for the backup you need to fix.
Code:
adb shell
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/[I]backupname[/I]
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
When that finishes, re-run the restore and everything should be fine.
NOTE: As rpearl stated, there could be something really wrong with your nandroid, so use this tutorial as a learning experience and not a fix-all. In my case, everything was fine after restoring. However, that may not always be the case. Do this with caution.
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Q11 by psychoo118:
psychoo118 said:
Hey guys! I'd like to ask that is there any way to get my warranty back if I flashed CyanogenMod 7.1 Cooper Kang? :/ Fortunately, I don't need my warranty now, only asking if i will in the future Thanks
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App
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A11: Just flash back to DXKC1 (Froyo 2.2.1) or the Gingerbread version for your region , you're bound to fool Samsung
Q12: I have been hearing everyone talk about this file named build.prop. What is that?
A12: Okay, build.prop is the build properties of your current ROM.
I will give more explanation of the different entries as time goes on (LOL).
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse - (0/1) Variable Values.
0: Allows the network power collapse, thus wasting battery
1: Disables the network power collapse, thus saving battery.
ro.ril.hsxpa - (0/1/2/3)Variable values.
0: Disables HSUPA completely.
1: Disables stock HSUPA speeds (speeds capped)
2: Enables stock HSUPA speeds (speeds capped)
3: Enables uncapped HSUPA speeds
Q13: What is CF-ROOT? Is it edible?
A13: LOL no it isn't! CF-ROOT is short for Chainfire-Root (a.k.a Rooting + some tweaks). It has root and installs 3 apps: CWM Manager, Superuser and Tweaks.
CWM Manager is a substitute for ROM Manager and allows:
- Rebooting to recovery
- Backing up using app
- Restore using app
- Deleting backups
- Flashing .zip files
- Flashing zImage kernels (a.k.a CF-ROOT fixes)
The current version is b84, which is only for XWKT5/7 firmwares.
You can use b83, which is the universal CF-ROOT.
Q14: I keep running out of internal memory. Why does this happen? How do I solve it then?
A14: It is because the Galaxy Ace's internal memory is only less than 200MB, therefore too many apps will cause the phone to run out of memory. There are 3 known solutions to that:
1: DarkTremor's Apps2SD (DTA2SD)
- Most commonly used way of moving apps to internal memory
- Has an app for it at the Android Market (A2SDGUI)
- Uses a flashable zip (find it in XDA)
- Easiest to use among the 3
2: link2SD
- Makes use of symbolic links to move apps to the SD-ext partition
- I don't know much about this one
3: S2E (simple2ext)
- An app that's available in the Android Market
- Only for CM7 ROMs and the only one working for Ice Cream Sandwich (by maclaw)
- Hardest to use among the 3
That is all.
Q?: This thread seems inactive! When will you update it?
A?: I will update my thread whenever I want to , once I find new information .
Thank you for reading this thread so that one less Galaxy Ace gets bricked

For me, this should be a sticky post on development.. Maybe you need to request this as sticky post from any MOD and update all about Ace there..

izzoe said:
For me, this should be a sticky post on development.. Maybe you need to request this as sticky post from any MOD and update all about Ace there..
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Uhh.....can you help me , because I don't know any of the MODs here

The only mod here... Has been retired better ask senior moderators...
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App

fla.sh said:
The only mod here... Has been retired better ask senior moderators...
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App
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Explain Univos' Mod Edit in the thread

Unfortunately there's no report for sticky in this forum, which is a bit poor.

russ18uk said:
Unfortunately there's no report for sticky in this forum, which is a bit poor.
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Sigh , so that means the chances of a sticky are gone huh ?
Sent from my Awesome Galaxy Ace S5830 with XDA App

EmoBoiix3 said:
Sigh , so that means the chances of a sticky are gone huh ?
Sent from my Awesome Galaxy Ace S5830 with XDA App
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Nah, just manually PM a mod

russ18uk said:
Nah, just manually PM a mod
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I'm kinda shy when it comes to such stuff
Sent from my Awesome Galaxy Ace S5830 with XDA App

Just PM a mod I had the luck to read the failures of others, by that way saving my ace (even though i wasnt planning on installing it).

+1 for sticky

QNBT said:
Just PM a mod I had the luck to read the failures of others, by that way saving my ace (even though i wasnt planning on installing it).
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Oh well
Sent from my Awesome Galaxy Ace S5830 with XDA App

i have an Acer Iconia A500 and when i open Rom Manager for the confirmation of my model i see that there is Samsung Galaxy Ace but when i do exactly the same thing with my Ace i cant see it. its the same version (premium v4.3.3.0)
sorry for my english

EmoBoiix3 said:
This serves as a warning to all the new users in the XDA forums .
ROM Manager is a manager for Clockworkmod Recovery , which saves time because you don't have to reboot to recovery .
However , it doesn't support Galaxy Ace yet .
You can probably use CWM Manager instead , which is included in most custom ROMs .
Clockworkmod Recovery , on the other hand , supports Galaxy Ace with many versions (with the official one being v4.0.0.9) .
REMEMBER THIS , DO NOT INSTALL/DOWNLOAD ANYTHING WITH ROM MANAGER . Use Clockworkmod Recovery for Backups , Restoring , Flashing .zip or whatever the Recovery can do .
IF YOU TRY TO INSTALL ANYTHING USING ROM MANAGER YOU MIGHT NEED TO BRING YOUR PHONE AND WARRANTY CARD TO THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER .
Additional information by fla.sh about Busybox (with some grammar changes ):
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Hey man,
great thread. Thnx

biupil said:
i have an Acer Iconia A500 and when i open Rom Manager for the confirmation of my model i see that there is Samsung Galaxy Ace but when i do exactly the same thing with my Ace i cant see it. its the same version (premium v4.3.3.0)
sorry for my english
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Different phones have different CWMs . (I thought your were talking about CWM v4.3.3.0 , but you were talking about ROM Manager v4.3.3.0 instead )
Sent from my Awesome Galaxy Ace S5830 with XDA App

EmoBoiix3 said:
Different phones have different CWMs . (I thought your were talking about CWM v4.3.3.0 , but you were talking about ROM Manager v4.3.3.0 instead )
Sent from my Awesome Galaxy Ace S5830 with XDA App
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yes i was talking about ROM Manager v4.3.3.0 my bad.
but why do is see my phone(ace) in the list of A500 and not in my ace? its the same version of the same program

biupil said:
yes i was talking about ROM Manager v4.3.3.0 my bad.
but why do is see my phone(ace) in the list of A500 and not in my ace? its the same version of the same program
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That's a good question . Could you post a screenshot ?

[TOOLKIT] SKIPSOFT ANDROID TOOLKIT - GEAR V1.0.0 - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE

[TOOLKIT] UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT - SAMSUNG GALAXY GEAR - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE
The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports a multitude of Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.
FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
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* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus modules]
* Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
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* ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung modules]
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* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Install BusyBox on your device
* Install Samsung Knox notification disabler on your device [Samsung modules]
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* Extras, Tips and Tricks section with downloadable device user guide
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* Download Stock Firmware Image for extracting and flashing
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* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
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Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels, Viperboy for the Knox Disabler app, Stephen Erickson for the BusyBox installer app, BurrowsApps for the Root Checker app, fOmey for TWRP for the Galaxy Gear
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THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR DEVICE. NO MAIN FUNCTIONS ARE RESTRICTED.
ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR ‘AUTO UPDATES’ DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
THE ‘QUICK PICKS’ SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
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2. USING THE UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. The basic Toolkit files are included in the full install package but if you select a device then the working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. Once the files have been extracted the Toolkit will ask if you want to check if an Update is available (for pro users to download/install). If you type ‘no’ then you will be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things:
Type ’00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, ‘i’ will take you to the Information and Help Section, ‘a’ will give you information on how to add support for a new build, ’99' will take you to the Basic Toolkit for quick use or if you do not have a supported device and want to perform general android tasks.
Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest custom recovery and superuser files available (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers.
The Information section which you can get to from the Model Selection screen or from the Main Menu has a wealth of help and frequently asked questions. If you need help then please look there first before asking questions in the thread.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Enable Developer options for usb debugging
Go to Settings, Gear Info, About Gear and tap on Software version 7 times until it says you are now a developer. You can now go to Settings, Gear Info and enable USB debug.
How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Open the charging case (if the device is in it) and hold the power button [on the side] in for about 10 seconds until you see a “Rebooting…” message on the screen.
2. Release the power button then press it 3 times quite fast. Wait a second then press it 3 times again and a screen should appear with 3 reboot options [continue, download and recovery].
3. Tap the power button to scroll down to recovery then hold the power button in for 5 seconds and release.
You should now boot to recovery.
How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Open the charging case (if the device is in it) and hold the power button [on the side] in for about 10 seconds until you see a “Rebooting…” message on the screen.
2. Release the power button then press it 3 times quite fast. Wait a second then press it 3 times again and a screen should appear with 3 reboot options [continue, download and recovery].
3. Tap the power button to scroll down to download then hold the power button in for 5 seconds and release.
You should now boot to download mode.
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ChangeLog
Unified Android ToolKit v1.2.6 [Galaxy Gear V1.0.0] 31st March 2014
+First version of Samsung Galaxy Gear ToolKit Module released
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.

**FAQ**
Q. Help me I can't find my build in the Model Selection Screen
The Toolkit includes a selection of Insecure Boot Images to cover all the different builds available. As there are very many different builds it is impossible to include an image for every single build but some builds share the same Boot Image. If you have a build that isnt listed on the Model Selection Screen you can therefore use a similar build. The best way to go is up to the next available build as it should offer more compatibility with the build you are using but if that isn't available then try the next build below your one as it should still be almost identical as long as it is the same version (ie. 4.1.1).
The Model Selection Screen is there so that if a task in the ToolKit requires an insecure kernel [to perform adb root commands] and your phone doesnt already include one, a compatible boot image [with an insecure kernel included] can be flashed to provide adb root access.
If you have a Custom Rom flashed to your phone then it will most probably have an insecure kernel included so it doesn't really matter if your build is not listed on the Model Selection Screen and when asked [by certain functions] if you have an insecure kernel on your phone you can answer 'yes'. However if the function fails then your kernel may not be insecure in which case you can flash one from the ToolKit. If you need to do this make sure the right build [or closest available build] is set so you flash the right image for your phone.
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Q. What is ADB Shell?
Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF like removing system apps.
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Q. Why do I need to back up my IMEI/EFS and how do I do it?
There well protected section of your device that is virtually immune to any kind of flashing and manipulation (unless of course you know how to access it). This part of the device contains information such as IMEI (or MEID and ESN in the case of CDMA devices), programming parameters for the device such as your account information (phone number, etc), data provisioning parameters, and a whole bunch of other things that, when not handled properly, can render a device completely useless. All of these are contained in the infamous \EFS folder. If anything messes with your EFS folder, unlike flashing a device (which could potentially lead to bricks as well) it could render your device completely useless as it will no longer be recognized by your carrier. If you are not planning on flashing anything to your device and want to stay on pure Stock then you may never have any problems but it is still advisable to backup this information just in case (better to be safe than sorry).
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Q. Does flashing a custom image increase my flash counter?
Any image that is flashed via Odin that has been modified will increase the flash counter that can be viewed in the Download Mode on your device (if booted by holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons). You can reset the flash counter using an app by Chainfire called Triangles Away and can find instructions on how to use that in the Downloads section in the Toolkit.
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Q. Will flashing Stock ROM via odin using the toolkit replace everything that was flashed before? recovery? etc?
Yes a Stock Image flashed via Odin will replace all your key partitions (boot, recovery, system) with the stock firmware. If you want to reset the phone back to an 'out of the box' state then you want to enter recovery and do a wipe first which will reformat your userdata partition.
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Q. I flashed Custom Recovery but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back
There is an auto recovery restore system on certain Stock Android Builds that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.
Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from Google Play such as ES File Explorer). Rename the files /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh (requires root). Now when you flash Custom Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also do this via the Toolkit.
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Q. My AntiVirus program says the Toolkit files may be harmful
The exe compiled files are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) may pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They will pick up ANY file that doesn't contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Just Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine. Or switch to a better AntiVirus program such as BitDefender.
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Q. I flashed the Toolkit Boot Image, now my wifi + bluetooth won't work
The boot images are made from Stock with only needed changes made to the insecure boot images [modified adbd, default.prop and rc.local edited] and will work on all stock roms. If you flash them to a custom rom and the rom has been altered or uses a custom boot image then it will boot but certain modules may not load such as wifi or bluetooth. In this case you can use the boot image to root or perform adb root functions but will need to flash back the boot image for the custom rom to get other functions working again. This is not a fault of the Toolkit but a difference to stock in the custom rom.
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Q. I am having trouble getting adb working with the drivers installed
Try switching your connection type from media (MTP) mode to camera mode (P2P). To do this open the notification area, click where it says connected as and change from MTP to PTP.
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Q. I want to send my device back for warranty purposes
1. Follow the instructions to reset your flash counter with TriangleAway.
2. Download and flash a Stock Firmware image from the download section.
3. Boot into Stock Recovery and perform a wipe/factory reset
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Your internal storage will be formatted and data and cache wiped. Your device should now be back to an out-of-the-box FULLY STOCK state with the flash counter [shown if you boot to download mode manually] reset and ready to send back.
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Q. When connecting the phone I get 'USB Device not Recognized' and no serial number shows in the ToolKit
I actually had this problem recently and what fixed it for me was to make sure that the drivers have been installed, then shut my phone down plug the usb cable in and restart it. The phone booted up and the device was recognized and drivers installed correctly. May not work for everyone but worth trying.
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Q. "Superuser/SuperSU has stopped" message after rooting
After updating Samsung device to newer builds of Android [4.3 and later] which contains the new security from Samsung "Samaung KNOX", you might face a problem if you tried to root your device.
This might happen because of KNOX security, it blocks/disables the Superuser app and you will see this notification after the first boot:
"Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped" or "Unfortunately, Superuser has stopped" depending on the root method you used.
The easiest way to fix this problem is by installing the superuser apk file. Select option 6 from the Rooting Section and the Toolkit will attempt to extract the superuser.apk file from the root zip file in the Root folder and if successful it will then be installed. You can then run the app [Superuser or SuperSU] from the apps list. A warning message will pop up saying Samsung KNOX has been detected and ask if you want to try and disable it. Click OK, KNOX should be disabled and your device should now be properly rooted.
There is more Information/Help at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269

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Well, there's a name I'm happy to see in Gear dev! Thanks mskip!

Thank you for the application.

Chosed option 5. Allinone. Now in Odin and starting the flashing process. How long is the process supposed to take. Or am I not just patient enough lol?
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darkchyldx101 said:
Chosed option 5. Allinone. Now in Odin and starting the flashing process. How long is the process supposed to take. Or am I not just patient enough lol?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
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Flashing twrp only takes a few seconds. What exactly have you doneand what is happening on the pc and watch? I will start making some youtube vids soon to help users.
Mark.

Installed drivers. Started toolkit. Choose my Gear section. Choosed option 5 for Allinone root, recovery, busybox, backups. Then Watch went into download mode. USB debug enabled. Odin opened. I put tar file in pda slot toolkit provided. Hit start. Then it hangs for awhile.
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Hey Mskip, I have used a few of your toolkits in the past and have found all of them very useful. I have donated to upgrade to the pro version of all of them. I was just curious if you were planning on doing anything for the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablet. I know there is the CF-Auto tool but I need something to root the Verizon version which is the SM-905V. Thank you in advance and keep up the excellent work!

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First thank you for your hard work in coming up with this process!!
Do we know if this will work with the newest galaxy gears? (gear 2, gear 2 neo and gear fit) My understanding is these devices aren't running android at all but an OS called Tizen. I know very little of this OS but I can say that the UI of my neo is nearly identical to my OG gear which makes me wonder if this method will work.

kingnarkissos said:
First thank you for your hard work in coming up with this process!!
Do we know if this will work with the newest galaxy gears? (gear 2, gear 2 neo and gear fit) My understanding is these devices aren't running android at all but an OS called Tizen. I know very little of this OS but I can say that the UI of my neo is nearly identical to my OG gear which makes me wonder if this method will work.
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The new Gear smartphones work on Tizen as you said and the Galaxy Gear module will not work with them. I don't have a Gear 2 yet and don't know if its even rootable but if anything can be done with it in the future I will definitely look at adding it.
Mark.

Hi Op, I have used your toolkit on my nexus 5 and other samsung phones..so first thanks a lot man. Now I just bought a new gear. Whenever I select option 5 allinone and try to go to the folder in my C drive I dont see any tar file. I selected version 4.2.2 in the start. It says no extra files will be downloaded. I really want to root and install TWRP.

pro version not seeing tar.files in galaxy gear !!!!
Hi, just to say ive donated tonite to buy the pro version and when i go to root my galaxy gear , it gives me the option to enter number 3/root/unroot options/ then go to the root galaxy gear folders and select the root file for odin, but there are no files there !! can you help as i have donated but unable to root my galaxy gear. I can supply you with the pro code when i donated to prove i did buy.
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Hi Op, I have used your toolkit on my nexus 5 and other samsung phones..so first thanks a lot man. Now I just bought a new gear. Whenever I select option 5 allinone and try to go to the folder in my C drive I dont see any tar file. I selected version 4.2.2 in the start. It says no extra files will be downloaded. I really want to root and install TWRP.
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Yeah im getting the same problem !!

any support please
Hi, are we getting any support please ?

has this thread been closed !!
read007 said:
Hi, are we getting any support please ?
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Hi all, i posted last on the 27th may and have had no replys to my post, any help please

read007 said:
Hi all, i posted last on the 27th may and have had no replys to my post, any help please
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read007 said:
Hi, just to say ive donated tonite to buy the pro version and when i go to root my galaxy gear , it gives me the option to enter number 3/root/unroot options/ then go to the root galaxy gear folders and select the root file for odin, but there are no files there !! can you help as i have donated but unable to root my galaxy gear. I can supply you with the pro code when i donated to prove i did buy.
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Yeah im getting the same problem !!
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viny2cool said:
Hi Op, I have used your toolkit on my nexus 5 and other samsung phones..so first thanks a lot man. Now I just bought a new gear. Whenever I select option 5 allinone and try to go to the folder in my C drive I dont see any tar file. I selected version 4.2.2 in the start. It says no extra files will be downloaded. I really want to root and install TWRP.
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Hi I just got a gear and am about to root... And wanted to make sure this toolkit was fully functional?
I see the most recent post were having trouble.. Was it fixed?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Its not donation, its purchasing and no i dont want to buy your product, you could have warned me before i did all of this. good day

Hey MSkip, I guess the latest updates put the Gear 1 on Tizen also. Your program ask to make the tar file and upload. I was wondering if you already have this update and are working on adding that to your program. Thanks. I also donated for the gear but have not done anything to it yet. I may root / install TWRP according to the forum threads in the mean time. Here is a link to the latest rom unrooted http://samsung-updates.com/details/30439/Galaxy_Gear/SM-V700/BTU/V700XXUCNF1.html it's the Great Britain file, but from what I understand it's the same for the US. Take it easy.
Chris
UPDATE: Tizen became really boring...so I'm back to Null rom. What was I thinking, it's nice and slick and good on battery. But even with root and setting up SDB (Sammy's ADB) and trying to customize a clock it was no longer exciting. So I came back to what I know and can use the MSkip's tool again.
Chris

Great work! Thanks!

[TOOLKIT] UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT - GALAXY TAB S - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE

[TOOLKIT] UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT - SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S - Drivers, Root, Recovery + MORE
SUPPORTED MODELS/VARIANTS
GALAXY TAB S 8.4 [KLIMT]
WIFI ONLY MODEL [SM-T700]
LTE/WIFI MODEL [SM-T705]
LTE/WIFI CANADA MODEL [SM-T705W]
LTE/WIFI S AMERICA MODEL [SM-T705M]
GALAXY TAB S 10.5 [CHAGALL]
WIFI ONLY MODEL [SM-P800]
LTE/WIFI MODEL [SM-T805]
LTE/WIFI CANADA MODEL [SM-T805W]
LTE/WIFI S AMERICA MODEL [SM-T805M]
The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports many Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.
FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit/Windows 10
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus]
* Root Stock builds
* Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
* ALLINONE to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus]
* ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung]
* [NEW] use SkipRoot boot image to Auto Root device, install Busybox Binaries and rename Recovery Restore files [selected devices]
* Install BusyBox on your device
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
* Fix extSdCard write permissions from installed apps in Android 4.4+ [Samsung]
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Dump selected Device Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your device
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing [Nexus]
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn’t corrupted before flashing [Nexus]
* Download Samsung Stock Firmware to PC for extracting and flashing via Odin [Samsung]
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to Device
* Flash any part of a stock Nexus image to device [boot, system, recovery] – Great for fixing broken parts of firmware
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus]
* Flash Custom Recovery to Device
* Boot [Nexus] or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk’s to your device
* Push Files from your PC to your device
* Pull Files from your device to your PC
* Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
* Install Root Checker app by Burrows Apps
* Install Backup/Restore app by MDroid Apps [calls log, sms, contacts]
* Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your device
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode [Nexus]
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode [Nexus], Recovery, Android or Download Mode [Samsung] from adb mode
* Display Important Information about your device
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SUPPORTED DEVICES AND LATEST SUPPORTED BUILDS *HERE*
DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)
NOTE: Key files are signed with a Digital Certificate from skipsoft.net but some ‘may’ get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted. They are not harmful, this is a false positive given because of the compiler used. If this happens restore the file and exclude the folder from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton. If you are using the Auto Update feature on pro versions then you will need to disable the AV program or exclude the folder from scans before running the update again.
Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU and kernel patches, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels, Viperboy for the Knox Disabler app, Stephen Erickson for the BusyBox installer app, BurrowsApps for the Root Checker app, NextApp for the SD Fix app, fOmey for TWRP for the Galaxy Gear.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE AND ROOT YOUR DEVICE.
ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR ‘AUTO UPDATES’ DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
THE ‘QUICK PICKS’ SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
PRO USERS CAN ALSO SELECT THE “ANY BUILD” OPTION IN THE BUILD SELECTION SCREEN TO ROOT ANY BUILD AS LONG AS THE VERSION IS SUPPORTED (USEFUL IF YOUR BUILD IS NOT LISTED).
MORE IMPORTANTLY DONATING SHOWS YOUR APPRECIATION AND ALLOWS THE TOOLKIT TO CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW.
AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv
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PLEASE READ THE *HELP* PAGE AT http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269 OR USE THE INFORMATION SECTION WITHIN THE TOOLKIT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE IT AND SOMETHING ON THERE SHOULD ANSWER 99% OF PROBLEMS.
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1. INSTALLING ADB/FASTBOOT DRIVERS
The first thing you need to do is to install the adb/fastboot drivers. These are needed so that you can unlock your bootloader, root your device and perform other adb/fastboot functions.
THE DRIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT. OPTION 1 IN THE MAIN MENU.
If drivers are not installed or there is an exclamation mark next to the device:
Plug the device in to a usb cable directly connected to your motherboard.
In the Device Manager a new item, usually called Android 1.0 should pop up in the list.
Right click on the device item then left click on Update Driver Software. Select 'browse my computer' and then 'Let me pick from a list'.
If no adb interface driver appears in the list then untick 'Show compatible hardware' and find the Android or Samsung adb interface driver.
If you cannot find either of these click Have Disk, browse to the Toolkit install folder, drivers folder, click on android_winusb.inf and click Open.
Click OK and select Google ADB Interface.
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in settings, developer options. In Android 4.2.2 or later you have to enable the developer options screen by going to settings, About on your device and click on Build number at the bottom 7 times until it says You are now a developer. If you have already enabled usb debugging then unplug/replug the usb cable.
On Android 4.2.2 or later when you replug the usb cable after enabling usb debugging for the first time you will get a popup asking you to authenticate your pc. Tick 'Always allow' then click 'ok'.
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2. USING SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. Working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. You will then be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things (other than select your model/build): Type '00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, 'i' will take you to the Information and Help Section, 'a' will give you information on how to add support for a new build.
Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest superuser files available and custom recovery (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers. Pro users can select the "any build" option to root any build (useful if your build is not listed).
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USEFUL INFORMATION
How to Hard Reboot the device
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Hold down the 'VOLUME DOWN' + 'POWER' buttons for about 5-15 seconds until the device reboots
How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' + 'POWER' buttons for about 5-15 seconds until you see the Samsung logo on the screen.
3. Release all buttons straight away to enter Recovery Mode.
How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' + 'POWER' buttons for about 2-15 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears.
3. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by using the Unified Android Toolkit. No warranties of any kind are given.

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**FAQ**
Q. Help me I can't find my build in the Model Selection Screen
The Toolkit includes a selection of Insecure Boot Images to cover all the different builds available. As there are very many different builds it is impossible to include an image for every single build but some builds share the same Boot Image. If you have a build that isnt listed on the Model Selection Screen you can therefore use a similar build. The best way to go is up to the next available build as it should offer more compatibility with the build you are using but if that isn't available then try the next build below your one as it should still be almost identical as long as it is the same version (ie. 4.1.1).
The Model Selection Screen is there so that if a task in the ToolKit requires an insecure kernel [to perform adb root commands] and your phone doesnt already include one, a compatible boot image [with an insecure kernel included] can be flashed to provide adb root access.
If you have a Custom Rom flashed to your phone then it will most probably have an insecure kernel included so it doesn't really matter if your build is not listed on the Model Selection Screen and when asked [by certain functions] if you have an insecure kernel on your phone you can answer 'yes'. However if the function fails then your kernel may not be insecure in which case you can flash one from the ToolKit. If you need to do this make sure the right build [or closest available build] is set so you flash the right image for your phone.
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Q. What is ADB Shell?
Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF like removing system apps.
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Q. Why do I need to back up my IMEI/EFS and how do I do it?
There well protected section of your device that is virtually immune to any kind of flashing and manipulation (unless of course you know how to access it). This part of the device contains information such as IMEI (or MEID and ESN in the case of CDMA devices), programming parameters for the device such as your account information (phone number, etc), data provisioning parameters, and a whole bunch of other things that, when not handled properly, can render a device completely useless. All of these are contained in the infamous \EFS folder. If anything messes with your EFS folder, unlike flashing a device (which could potentially lead to bricks as well) it could render your device completely useless as it will no longer be recognized by your carrier. If you are not planning on flashing anything to your device and want to stay on pure Stock then you may never have any problems but it is still advisable to backup this information just in case (better to be safe than sorry).
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Q. Does flashing a custom image increase my flash counter?
Any image that is flashed via Odin that has been modified will increase the flash counter that can be viewed in the Download Mode on your device (if booted by holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons). You can reset the flash counter using an app by Chainfire called Triangles Away and can find instructions on how to use that in the Downloads section in the Toolkit.
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Q. Will flashing Stock ROM via odin using the toolkit replace everything that was flashed before? recovery? etc?
Yes a Stock Image flashed via Odin will replace all your key partitions (boot, recovery, system) with the stock firmware. If you want to reset the phone back to an 'out of the box' state then you want to enter recovery and do a wipe first which will reformat your userdata partition.
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Q. I flashed Custom Recovery but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back
There is an auto recovery restore system on certain Stock Android Builds that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.
Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from Google Play such as ES File Explorer). Rename the files /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh (requires root). Now when you flash Custom Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also do this via the Toolkit.
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Q. My AntiVirus program says the Toolkit files may be harmful
The exe compiled files are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) may pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They will pick up ANY file that doesn't contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Just Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine. Or switch to a better AntiVirus program such as BitDefender.
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Q. I flashed the Toolkit Boot Image, now my wifi + bluetooth won't work
The boot images are made from Stock with only needed changes made to the insecure boot images [modified adbd, default.prop and rc.local edited] and will work on all stock roms. If you flash them to a custom rom and the rom has been altered or uses a custom boot image then it will boot but certain modules may not load such as wifi or bluetooth. In this case you can use the boot image to root or perform adb root functions but will need to flash back the boot image for the custom rom to get other functions working again. This is not a fault of the Toolkit but a difference to stock in the custom rom.
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Q. I am having trouble getting adb working with the drivers installed
Try switching your connection type from media (MTP) mode to camera mode (P2P). To do this open the notification area, click where it says connected as and change from MTP to PTP.
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Q. I want to send my device back for warranty purposes
1. Follow the instructions to reset your flash counter with TriangleAway.
2. Download and flash a Stock Firmware image from the download section.
3. Boot into Stock Recovery and perform a wipe/factory reset
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Your internal storage will be formatted and data and cache wiped. Your device should now be back to an out-of-the-box FULLY STOCK state with the flash counter [shown if you boot to download mode manually] reset and ready to send back.
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Q. When connecting the phone I get 'USB Device not Recognized' and no serial number shows in the ToolKit
I actually had this problem recently and what fixed it for me was to make sure that the drivers have been installed, then shut my phone down plug the usb cable in and restart it. The phone booted up and the device was recognized and drivers installed correctly. May not work for everyone but worth trying.
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Q. "Superuser/SuperSU has stopped" message after rooting
After updating Samsung device to newer builds of Android [4.3 and later] which contains the new security from Samsung "Samaung KNOX", you might face a problem if you tried to root your device.
This might happen because of KNOX security, it blocks/disables the Superuser app and you will see this notification after the first boot:
"Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped" or "Unfortunately, Superuser has stopped" depending on the root method you used.
The easiest way to fix this problem is by installing the superuser apk file. Select option 6 from the Rooting Section and the Toolkit will attempt to extract the superuser.apk file from the root zip file in the Root folder and if successful it will then be installed. You can then run the app [Superuser or SuperSU] from the apps list. A warning message will pop up saying Samsung KNOX has been detected and ask if you want to try and disable it. Click OK, KNOX should be disabled and your device should now be properly rooted.

Cool thing remember you from the Hd2 Era

Thanks for porting your tookit over to support our devices. Will be very useful for many
Cheers,
UITA

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Cool thing remember you from the Hd2 Era
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yes I recall too..great work mskip!
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mskip..you may want to add that the NA models of the 705 and maybe 805 too cannot make cellular calls even though have LTE data...there have been several threads on this..most recent one in the original development section posed as a question..
this was discussed here already clarified by oldblue (am sure elsewhere too)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/pre-galaxy-tab-s-att-t2881310
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56084215&postcount=44
Thanks for your work!

Thanks for the Kit,
I'm looking for a perfectly stable ROM for Tab S 8.4 SM700. The only ROM I saw that seems stable is Iron-man. Are there any other ROM stable for SM 700?

Amazing job!
Thank you very much.

Thanks for this toolkit and for replying to my email, all working ok now.:good:

Does this tool support the SM-T800NTSSXAR ? ( 16GB Wifi US Model - also know as just the SM-T800 )?

ClockerXP said:
Does this tool support the SM-T800NTSSXAR ? ( 16GB Wifi US Model - also know as just the SM-T800 )?
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Yes. I think there is a typo in the toolkit. It should say SMT800 instead of SMP800

Donated & THANK YOU!

Hi. Thanks for the tool, I'm looking for the root access and I'm wondering if your tool can support the newer version of Tab S 10.5 based on 5433 SoC (i.e., SM-T805K)
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&...b_s_10.5-inch_broadband_lte-a_samsung_chagall
I have this 5433 model from Korea, which the shell cmd tells me this: chagall. I could not find any root tools for this.
many thanks

Howdy-
I donated so that I could use this toolkit with my Tab S. Works great.
I also made another donation so I could use the Pro version with my Galaxy S4. Unfortunately, when the Pro version loaded up I saw it doesn't support the SCHi545 Verizon version of the phone. I immediately emailed the tool author to see if he would send back my extra donation since I could not actually use the tool for the S4 and because I had already donated for the Tab S. Been over a day and no response. I got the activation code within minutes but no reply the other way around.

I have a question, this root changes Knox to "1"???

Hi guys,
what's the meaning of [KLIMT] in "GALAXY TAB S 8.4 [KLIMT]" pl?
I hate to root my GALAXY TAB S 8.4 WIFI,16G0, is it ok with your tools?
Ths for you answer, good job!
B

Bishopandme said:
Hi guys,
what's the meaning of [KLIMT] in "GALAXY TAB S 8.4 [KLIMT]" pl?
I hate to root my GALAXY TAB S 8.4 WIFI,16G0, is it ok with your tools?
Ths for you answer, good job!
B
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klimt is the models of the tab s 8.4. Your exact model is SMT700 so Im pretty sure it should work. Hope this helps!

Just got done trying to root and install twrp recovery on the tab s 10.5 wifi and I can get into recovery that worked bu the device is not rooted. twrp installed supersu and then I started it and it preceded to to an update. So I go to start supersu and it give me this message
There is no SU binary installed and supersu cannot install it
Any ideas. I have rooted lots of devices and have never seen this.
Thanks.

kendive said:
Just got done trying to root and install twrp recovery on the tab s 10.5 wifi and I can get into recovery that worked bu the device is not rooted. twrp installed supersu and then I started it and it preceded to to an update. So I go to start supersu and it give me this message
There is no SU binary installed and supersu cannot install it
Any ideas. I have rooted lots of devices and have never seen this.
Thanks.
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Download a zip(google it) called supersu.zip then flash it with twrp and you will have root.

Solved - Boot S10 into rooted ROM without requiring 3 buttons pressed

I have purchased my Samsung S10 Exynos and successfully rooted it using the only possible ways that have seems to be available so far. I have gained root, but I was wondering if anyone has solved the issue of having to turn the device on with all 3 keys held down at the same time. I understand that this is because the rooted version of the phone has be installed on the recovery of the phone, but I hope that there becomes a way to turn on the phone with root and use only the power button. I check from time to time, but it seems that this has not been solved yet. If anyone can find a solution for me so that I do not have to keep searching then I will reward them $100. An idea that I had is if there was a way to modify the power button to boot into recovery by itself? I believe this would be impossible but if anyone could think of a way to do that then that would solve the problem. I am okay with never being able to unroot the device if this would be the case.

How often do you cold boot?
reboot:
- Magisk boot menu
- adb reboot recovery

DHGE said:
How often do you cold boot?
reboot:
- Magisk boot menu
- adb reboot recovery
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Hello, thank you for the suggestion. I thought about that idea already and I forgot to mention it in my post. I am looking for a way to do it via a cold boot. I know about the reboot into recovery method already, and I know of a way to map the power button to reboot into recovery if held down, but I am looking for a way to cold boot into recovery with just the power button.
I like your idea, but if there was a way to do it as a cold boot then that is ideally what I'm looking for. Your method would work if there was a way to just keep the phone shut down and wait until I hold the power button to turn it on and then it boot into recovery. If you can think of a way to do that then let me know.
The reason I am seeking this is because I root the S10 out to have a proprietary app on it and the app requires root to function properly. I need the power button to boot with root on the S10 so that it will always do so and my employees / customers will not access the non-rooted side of the phone by accident. The 3 button combination is too difficult, so I would need to resort so either a S8 or S9 if the S10 won't allow power button only to boot with root access. The app that I make uses a great amount of battery life so I need the ability to shut down the phone and cold boot it back into recovery. Thanks.

Hi, I assume you have rooted using the magisk-patched-recovery method (patched AP file) and if memory serves and from what I am re-reading this method does require the 3-button-combo to boot to rooted system.
When I first got my s10 and rooted this was the only method at the time, but then came custom kernels with built-in magisk.
With this method from power menu if I...
- reboot, phone will reboot to rooted system.
- power off, the power on button will boot to rooted system.
In fact I'm not sure how/if I can boot to non-rooted system with this method.
I currently on custom rom AmbasadiiRom 2.2 with AmbasadiiCruel Kernel G97xF-v3.10.
There are a few custom kernels that have built-in magisk. You will have to check rom compatibility but believe they work on samsung stock based firmware/roms, AmbasadiRomi is based on stock firmware.
- Cruel Kernel
- ThundeRStormS kernel
If you like I can provide a step-by-step, but you will lose all data as it will require flashing stock unpatched firmware, unpatched twrp in odin then custom rom (optional - depending on if the custom kernel does work on stock firmware) & custom kernel.

pjc21 said:
Hi, I assume you have rooted using the magisk-patched-recovery method (patched AP file) and if memory serves and from what I am re-reading this method does require the 3-button-combo to boot to rooted system.
When I first got my s10 and rooted this was the only method at the time, but then came custom kernels with built-in magisk.
With this method from power menu if I...
- reboot, phone will reboot to rooted system.
- power off, the power on button will boot to rooted system.
In fact I'm not sure how/if I can boot to non-rooted system with this method.
I currently on custom rom AmbasadiiRom 2.2 with AmbasadiiCruel Kernel G97xF-v3.10.
There are a few custom kernels that have built-in magisk. You will have to check rom compatibility but believe they work on samsung stock based firmware/roms, AmbasadiRomi is based on stock firmware.
- Cruel Kernel
- ThundeRStormS kernel
If you like I can provide a step-by-step, but you will lose all data as it will require flashing stock unpatched firmware, unpatched twrp in odin then custom rom (optional - depending on if the custom kernel does work on stock firmware) & custom kernel.
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Awesome. Your solution sounds perfect for what I was looking for. Yes, I got my S10 back over a year ago and rooted it with patched AP file and magisk. I was only able to find that method even up until yesterday. I would like a step by step if you are able to quickly put one together. If it works then I am glad to grant you the reward for your help. I am willing to do this in the easiest way possible, even if it requires wiping data. I never used the phone so wiping is no problem at all. I am looking to do this to several devices so the easiest and fastest way would be the best. I will look into your comments and see if I can figure out doing this over this weekend. Will keep everyone updated.

pjc21 said:
Hi, I assume you have rooted using the magisk-patched-recovery method (patched AP file) and if memory serves and from what I am re-reading this method does require the 3-button-combo to boot to rooted system.
When I first got my s10 and rooted this was the only method at the time, but then came custom kernels with built-in magisk.
With this method from power menu if I...
- reboot, phone will reboot to rooted system.
- power off, the power on button will boot to rooted system.
In fact I'm not sure how/if I can boot to non-rooted system with this method.
I currently on custom rom AmbasadiiRom 2.2 with AmbasadiiCruel Kernel G97xF-v3.10.
There are a few custom kernels that have built-in magisk. You will have to check rom compatibility but believe they work on samsung stock based firmware/roms, AmbasadiRomi is based on stock firmware.
- Cruel Kernel
- ThundeRStormS kernel
If you like I can provide a step-by-step, but you will lose all data as it will require flashing stock unpatched firmware, unpatched twrp in odin then custom rom (optional - depending on if the custom kernel does work on stock firmware) & custom kernel.
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I just read some info on the links you provided and i think i can figure it out. if i have any trouble then ill let you know. Dont worry about a step by step for now unless I have any trouble. Thanks!

Here is a bit of a step-by-step for Samsung s10 Exynos Model:SM-G973F
Info below is based on using December Security patch: 2020-12-01 firmware G973FXXS9DTK9 (Android 10) and Ambasadii Rom
NOTICE: The easiest and fastest way would probably be flashing kernel with stock firmware/rom. I have only done custom (but stock based) roms with kernel so am assuming the steps (5a.) for stock firmware/rom, you may want to post in chosen kernel thread to confirm if those steps are correct.
- both kernels I mentioned say they are compatibly with stock roms & AmbasadiiCruel Kernel is based on Cruel Kernel so I assume that would also work on stock rom.
This assumes you have already unlocked your bootloader, if not check this Recovery thread under Instructions: Odin (windows) - steps 1-6 for how to unlock bootloader.
1. Download all files needed to pc.
- Current latest firmware G973FXXS9DTK9, I use frija tool as downloading from samfirmware.com is very slow.
Enter Model, CSC, check the auto box & click check update and download.
Once complete unzip with 7Zip or preferred zip tool.
- In Recovery thread download latest twrp for device, is this case for S10 G973F latest twrp is - twrp-3.5.0_9-1-beyond1lte.img.tar
Under Instructions: Odin (windows) download
- Odin v3.14.1
- avb disabled vbmeta.tar
- click link to multidisabler-samsung-2.* and download latest version from there, currently multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip
If sticking with stock and custom kernel
- easiest one looks like it would be Cruel kernel or AmbasadiiCruel kernel.
- check kernel thread of choice for compatibility with stock firmware and specific install instructions.
For custom rom in this example for Ambasadii rom
- Download files from Ambasadii rom site
- ROM.G97xF.XXS9DTK9-v2.2.by.ambasadii.zip
- mods_DTJA-v1.3.4.zip
- magisk_safetynet_fix.zip
- AmbasadiiCruel-G97xF-v3.10.zip (rom does include previous kernel 3.9 but this one is updated to latest magisk 21.2)
Bootlogo patcher - this will get rid of the warning about bootloader being unlocked when booting phone. (optional)
TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip
Copy the below files to phones external SDCard
- multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip
- TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip (optional)
- chosen kernel zip - if sticking with stock
Custom Rom files
- ROM.G97xF.XXS9DTK9-v2.2.by.ambasadii.zip
- mods_DTJA-v1.3.4.zip
- magisk_safetynet_fix.zip
- AmbasadiiCruel-G97xF-v3.10.zip
2. Flashing stock firmware - Odin
- Open Odin on pc
- Turn off the phone
- Use vol down + bixby, then connect usb cable to phone from pc to start the phone in download mode, press vol up to confirm and go to download mode.
- In Odin under log you should see added, I also like to turn off auto reboot under the options tab and do manual reboot once complete but that's up to you.
- Add BL, AP, CP & CSC from the unzipped firmware downloaded in step 1. The AP & CSC can take a little time as they are larger files.
- Once all files added click start and wait until complete, you should see SUCCESS in the top left area once done.
- If you turned off auto-reboot then unplug usb and do manual reboot by pressing vol down + power for 7 seconds, else phone should reboot automatically then unplug.
3. Once phone boots up
- complete setup and connect to Wi-Fi or data
- skip adding Google & Samsung accounts.
- enable developer settings & check OEM unlock is on.
- turn off the phone.
4. Flashing TWRP Recovery - Odin
- In the Recovery thread under Instructions: Odin (windows) continue on from step 8 including formatting data and flashing multidisabler zip which you copied to SDCard.
- in twrp go back to wipe and select advanced and wipe data, cache & dalvik-cache
5a. If sticking with stock & custom kernel - Read NOTICE at top of post
Assumed Steps
- Still in twrp recovery go back to main menu
- select install and flash kernel zip, then TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip
- Not sure if magisk_safetynet_fix is needed or works on stock, would need to confirm in Ambasadii thread.
- go back to main menu and select reboot & system
- give the phone a few minutes to start, and then complete setup including adding your accounts.
- once setup is complete open magisk and it will run additional setup, and then phone will reboot
- done
OR
5b. If flashing Custom Rom & Kernel - steps below for Ambasadii Rom
- Still in twrp recovery go back to main menu
- select install and flash ROM.G97xF.XXS9DTK9-v2.2.by.ambasadii.zip, choose options in aroma - once the install is complete exit back to twrp recovery
- select and flash mods_DTJA-v1.3.4.zip, then magisk_safetynet_fix.zip, then AmbasadiiCruel-G97xF-v3.10.zip, then TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip
- once you have flashed all files go back to main menu and select reboot & system
- give the phone about 8 minutes to start, and then complete setup including adding your accounts.
- once setup is complete open magisk and it will run additional setup, and then phone will reboot
- done
6. If you went with Ambasadii Rom
- you will then notice status bar icons are pushed to the right behind the camera
- open rom control, grant superuser rights
- select status bar/options and play around with notch adjustments and positions
- can be a little confusing to start but play around and you'll get the hang of it.
Hope this info helps, let me know if you need any clarification/detail to any of the steps
Also no need for reward, happy to help

pjc21 said:
Here is a bit of a step-by-step for Samsung s10 Exynos Model:SM-G973F
Info below is based on using December Security patch: 2020-12-01 firmware G973FXXS9DTK9 (Android 10) and Ambasadii Rom
NOTICE: The easiest and fastest way would probably be flashing kernel with stock firmware/rom. I have only done custom (but stock based) roms with kernel so am assuming the steps (5a.) for stock firmware/rom, you may want to post in chosen kernel thread to confirm if those steps are correct.
- both kernels I mentioned say they are compatibly with stock roms & AmbasadiiCruel Kernel is based on Cruel Kernel so I assume that would also work on stock rom.
This assumes you have already unlocked your bootloader, if not check this Recovery thread under Instructions: Odin (windows) - steps 1-6 for how to unlock bootloader.
1. Download all files needed to pc.
- Current latest firmware G973FXXS9DTK9, I use frija tool as downloading from samfirmware.com is very slow.
Enter Model, CSC, check the auto box & click check update and download.
Once complete unzip with 7Zip or preferred zip tool.
- In Recovery thread download latest twrp for device, is this case for S10 G973F latest twrp is - twrp-3.5.0_9-1-beyond1lte.img.tar
Under Instructions: Odin (windows) download
- Odin v3.14.1
- avb disabled vbmeta.tar
- click link to multidisabler-samsung-2.* and download latest version from there, currently multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip
If sticking with stock and custom kernel
- easiest one looks like it would be Cruel kernel or AmbasadiiCruel kernel.
- check kernel thread of choice for compatibility with stock firmware and specific install instructions.
For custom rom in this example for Ambasadii rom
- Download files from Ambasadii rom site
- ROM.G97xF.XXS9DTK9-v2.2.by.ambasadii.zip
- mods_DTJA-v1.3.4.zip
- magisk_safetynet_fix.zip
- AmbasadiiCruel-G97xF-v3.10.zip (rom does include previous kernel 3.9 but this one is updated to latest magisk 21.2)
Bootlogo patcher - this will get rid of the warning about bootloader being unlocked when booting phone. (optional)
TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip
Copy the below files to phones external SDCard
- multidisabler-samsung-3.1.zip
- TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip (optional)
- chosen kernel zip - if sticking with stock
Custom Rom files
- ROM.G97xF.XXS9DTK9-v2.2.by.ambasadii.zip
- mods_DTJA-v1.3.4.zip
- magisk_safetynet_fix.zip
- AmbasadiiCruel-G97xF-v3.10.zip
2. Flashing stock firmware - Odin
- Open Odin on pc
- Turn off the phone
- Use vol down + bixby, then connect usb cable to phone from pc to start the phone in download mode, press vol up to confirm and go to download mode.
- In Odin under log you should see added, I also like to turn off auto reboot under the options tab and do manual reboot once complete but that's up to you.
- Add BL, AP, CP & CSC from the unzipped firmware downloaded in step 1. The AP & CSC can take a little time as they are larger files.
- Once all files added click start and wait until complete, you should see SUCCESS in the top left area once done.
- If you turned off auto-reboot then unplug usb and do manual reboot by pressing vol down + power for 7 seconds, else phone should reboot automatically then unplug.
3. Once phone boots up
- complete setup and connect to Wi-Fi or data
- skip adding Google & Samsung accounts.
- enable developer settings & check OEM unlock is on.
- turn off the phone.
4. Flashing TWRP Recovery - Odin
- In the Recovery thread under Instructions: Odin (windows) continue on from step 8 including formatting data and flashing multidisabler zip which you copied to SDCard.
- in twrp go back to wipe and select advanced and wipe data, cache & dalvik-cache
5a. If sticking with stock & custom kernel - Read NOTICE at top of post
Assumed Steps
- Still in twrp recovery go back to main menu
- select install and flash kernel zip, then TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip
- Not sure if magisk_safetynet_fix is needed or works on stock, would need to confirm in Ambasadii thread.
- go back to main menu and select reboot & system
- give the phone a few minutes to start, and then complete setup including adding your accounts.
- once setup is complete open magisk and it will run additional setup, and then phone will reboot
- done
OR
5b. If flashing Custom Rom & Kernel - steps below for Ambasadii Rom
- Still in twrp recovery go back to main menu
- select install and flash ROM.G97xF.XXS9DTK9-v2.2.by.ambasadii.zip, choose options in aroma - once the install is complete exit back to twrp recovery
- select and flash mods_DTJA-v1.3.4.zip, then magisk_safetynet_fix.zip, then AmbasadiiCruel-G97xF-v3.10.zip, then TWRP_Bootlogo_patcher.zip
- once you have flashed all files go back to main menu and select reboot & system
- give the phone about 8 minutes to start, and then complete setup including adding your accounts.
- once setup is complete open magisk and it will run additional setup, and then phone will reboot
- done
6. If you went with Ambasadii Rom
- you will then notice status bar icons are pushed to the right behind the camera
- open rom control, grant superuser rights
- select status bar/options and play around with notch adjustments and positions
- can be a little confusing to start but play around and you'll get the hang of it.
Hope this info helps, let me know if you need any clarification/detail to any of the steps
Also no need for reward, happy to help
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Hey There, Been busy lately and I haven't gotten around to trying any of these methods until today. Today I attempted the stockrom+CruelKernel. I am having a strange problem. I am acquiring root but as a read-only. I can not make any changes to system files, I can only view them. Can you tell me if you are able to modify or add to the system directory? Let me know. I know your phone is running custom rom + custom kernel, so I just might have to do that if that is the only fix. I have tried several things and read all of the threads but can not find anyone else that is experiencing this issue / I can not find a fix. I'm about to try the custom rom (stock based) + custom kernel to see if that works. If you can tell me if you have access to read/write system files then let me know so I know if this is even possible. Thanks.

I have found out that I can modify system files through twrp recovery, but when I boot into the main operating system then I have root but as read-only.

Hey, sorry for late reply - ever since xda updated it's not sending me emails when I get a notification.
As for the system directory being read-only, I believe this is normal even with root. Root just gives access to the /root dir that you would not normally have without it.
- my system dir permissions by default are 755/rwxr-xr-x
After a bit of searching looks like there are a few ways to change permissions
- twrp, can mount system as r,w - but as you said this reverts on reboot
- adb shell, and chmod permissions, same why you do with linux
- in android using either root explorer or x-plore, haven't tried root explorer as it is a paid app but did test with x-plore and working fine.
check this vid on changing the root access to superuser+mount writable which allows for changes in read-only folders and how to set permissions for files/folders.
I not sure if changing permissions on the system folder itself is safe or would cause any issues, I just created a folder within system and set permissions to 644 reclusive, created some files and rebooted - created folders/files and modified permissions remained fine after reboot.
If you need write permissions in system to install apps as system/app you may find this magisk module useful, it's called App Systemizer which allows you to use apps as system apps systemlessly. Just search in magisk modules.
Hope this helps.

pjc21 said:
Hey, sorry for late reply - ever since xda updated it's not sending me emails when I get a notification.
As for the system directory being read-only, I believe this is normal even with root. Root just gives access to the /root dir that you would not normally have without it.
- my system dir permissions by default are 755/rwxr-xr-x
After a bit of searching looks like there are a few ways to change permissions
- twrp, can mount system as r,w - but as you said this reverts on reboot
- adb shell, and chmod permissions, same why you do with linux
- in android using either root explorer or x-plore, haven't tried root explorer as it is a paid app but did test with x-plore and working fine.
check this vid on changing the root access to superuser+mount writable which allows for changes in read-only folders and how to set permissions for files/folders.
I not sure if changing permissions on the system folder itself is safe or would cause any issues, I just created a folder within system and set permissions to 644 reclusive, created some files and rebooted - created folders/files and modified permissions remained fine after reboot.
If you need write permissions in system to install apps as system/app you may find this magisk module useful, it's called App Systemizer which allows you to use apps as system apps systemlessly. Just search in magisk modules.
Hope this helps.
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Cool, I'll give your suggestions a try. I'm a fan of ES File Explorer. They have a root explorer built in their app and previously I had a S8 Exynos and a S9 Exynos and that app worked for those phones but with this S10 the switch is grayed out and no other app is working for me either. On my older S8 Exynos and S9 Exynos I rooted with stock-rom + stock-kernel and just needed TWRP+Magisk and I always was able to modify or add/delete system files with ES file explorer. I guess Samsung is getting more and more strict on allowing this by making us hop through more hoops in order to do so. So far I only have ready only system files on the S10 Exynos which is new to me because the S8 and S9 always allowed modifying system files in the past but I will try your methods you suggested. Worst case I'll attempt the custom-rom + custom-kernel and see if that works. Right now I have stock-rom+custom-kernel. I was able to make changes in the system files in TWRP but hopefully your method will allow me to edit system files without having to switch to TWRP every time I want to change something. I will keep you updated.
On a side note I just rooted a Samsung S20 Exynos and turns out that the system files are read only everywhere whether in TWRP or not, so Samsung keeps making things more difficult on us all. I currently have no way of modifying system files on the S20 no matter what I try but that phone is still much newer so I will give the magicians more time before I look into the forums more for that phone. Right now if I can get the S10 Exynos then I'll be happy.
I'll let you know how things progress. If I get what I need done with this S10 then I am happy to give you a donation for your help in this matter. I would not have gotten this far without your help. Previously the S8 and S9 days were so much easier and people had youtube videos galore that described how to root. The process was easy and everything was unlocked as read write back in the S8 and S9 days.

Yeah I use to use ES on android 6-8 then moved of to solid explorer, very similar ui to ES and also has root explorer but unfortunately it does not work to change permissions on s10 android 10 (bloody samsung/google). So far the only free one I have found is x-plore to be able to do this now. Looks like google is locking down android even more now with android 11