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Chainfire's CF Auto-Root confirmed working for Sprint SPH-L720

I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!

theroyalwe said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
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Are there any issues with the phone after root?

dschachm said:
Are there any issues with the phone after root?
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no issues whatsoever. not one lock or force close so far.

theroyalwe said:
no issues whatsoever. not one lock or force close so far.
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not related, but i am sitting here watching my phone charge before i turn it on for the first time. Did you fully charge it too?

dschachm said:
not related, but i am sitting here watching my phone charge before i turn it on for the first time. Did you fully charge it too?
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I did charge it to full, but there are many varying schools of thought on that subject. Typically I charge to full then run to 0 and charge to full a few cycles. I have my phone in my dock right now, but the cord to the dock unplugged so it isn't charging.

Not trying to be a kill joy by any means but people Chainfire is a pretty smart dude and has created a lot of things. Not saying that this wont work on Sprint variant but make sure you see his disclaimer.
NOTE:
Some have reported success on Sprint S4's, though I still advise against using it and waiting for a Sprint specific version.

I used this root method, too. Everything is working great.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

Anyone know if sprints bootloader is locked like att's?... Looks like all the carriers are following on verizons footsteps with the s3
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The motochopper worked for me. I had to D/L the "official" drivers from Samsung but you may not have too..There's two videos on You tube right now by two different people but same method.

3.0VTEC23 said:
The motochopper worked for me. I had to D/L the "official" drivers from Samsung but you may not have too..There's two videos on You tube right now by two different people but same method.
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I also used the Motochopper exploit ... took about 3 minutes. Easiest root I've ever done.

theroyalwe said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
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does this cause the yellow triangle to appear on the boot screen?

I successfully used Motochopper as well. It took me several times to get the ADB prompt to show, but it showed when I had entered the Dev Options menu.
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Sterist said:
does this cause the yellow triangle to appear on the boot screen?
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No but it might show your device as custom in Odin and under About device:Status Didn't check it before I flashed CWM. Triangle away doesn't clear it yet.

So which is the best method?

crawrj said:
No but it might show your device as custom in Odin and under About device:Status Didn't check it before I flashed CWM. Triangle away doesn't clear it yet.
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sorry, when did CWM become available, or is that part of chainfire's auto root?

Sterist said:
sorry, when did CWM become available, or is that part of chainfire's auto root?
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Not part of root. Think it came out Saturday or maybe yesterday. Can't remember. Post for it in original dev section.
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opz187 said:
So which is the best method?
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At this point, it's a use and test function of root required applications..
We have had a report of an application not functioning properly on Motochopper where CF's Autoroot works just fine.
Use and report is the best response to your question.

I've tried every root app I could think of and so far no issues with the CF method. Of course YMMV.

theroyalwe said:
I've tried every root app I could think of and so far no issues with the CF method. Of course YMMV.
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Ditto.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

I actually did mototchopper method. Worked perfect. Easy to unroot if I want. People having problems with certain apps might not have had busybox installed. That was the first root app I installed and I haven't had a single issue. Does cf-auto root automatically install busybox? Also, does anyone know which apps are safe to remove or freeze? Any working recoveries out yet?

[Q] Complete noob help is needed

So im new here and to rooting and using custom ROMS and i completely dont know what to do lol i saw a ROM with the 4.1.2 Android which i want to install on my XPERIA E15i because most apps now require 2.2 OS and up while i have 2.1 update 1 or something lol...
Is my phone compatible with the rom from [ROM] MiniCM10-4.1.0 [15/3/13]JB 4.1.2/CM10 for the Χ8 thread?
model number: e15i
firmware version: 2.1-update1
badeband version: m76xx-tsncjolym-53404015
kernel version: 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
build number: 2.1.1.A.0.6
I havent rooted or did anything to my phone its like it was when i bought it xD
I saw that i need to root my phone to install the rom which i can do by following a tutorial on the internet...
My baseband and build number are ok with the rom but it says i need a kernel with a higher version than what i have here is where i get lost lol im a noob with this things
Then it says i need to unlock my bootloader... again dont know how to do it lol
So if i understand correct i need to:
1. root
2. update kernel?
3. unlock bootloader?
4. apply rom
In this order?
If anybody got free time can he post a step by step tutorial on how i can apply that rom on my phone pls

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no need to search tbh. this is a sticky from general. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35344526
@op if you're not going to search, at least read the stickies.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

I have 11w50 that means i cant unlock my Bootloader?

AGuyOnNet said:
I have 11w50 that means i cant unlock my Bootloader?
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i guess that is what you read in the sticky thread...why ask rhetorical questions then?

AGuyOnNet said:
I have 11w50 that means i cant unlock my Bootloader?
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Nope.
Root the phone first, get some kind of a root browser, install xRecovery or CWM recovery, then use either to install a ROM of your choice. After you install it you can start experimenting with other things (or you can do it before, but why stay at 2.1?).
As the others already implied it, there are a thousand topics already covering this subject. Just search around, put some time into it. It's not going to be easy the first time, but after you're done you'll see it could have been done in ten minutes. And you cannot screw up the phone in the process if that's what worries you (however you can kill it by unlocking bootloader).
EDIT: Many ROMs can run on stock kernels, but I think 4.0+ ROMs all require custom kernels? Someone can reprimand me on this if I'm wrong. If that's the case, 2.2 or 2.3 is what you get.

Thanks i guess i can use the 2.2 or 2.3 rom with stock k. then
To the rest who told me to use search are a bunch of ass***** who only replied here to increase their post count if you dont have anything to say then simply dont post here
Lol i need to enter captcha every time i post this forum is a joke place filled with annoying people

AGuyOnNet said:
Thanks i guess i can use the 2.2 or 2.3 rom with stock k. then
To the rest who told me to use search are a bunch of ass***** who only replied here to increase their post count if you dont have anything to say then simply dont post here
Lol i need to enter captcha every time i post this forum is a joke place filled with annoying people
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you must have not read the rules then. i guarantee you will encounter the same ass***** regardless whichever subforum you visit in xda if you continue your ask-first-search-maybe-never attitude. and fyi, we have more than enough posts to our names, thank you. if this forum is filled with annoying people, well, no one's asking you to stay. lol.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

I bet 1000 of your posts were all about using search

Before make a new thread better to google first, if u not find ur solution then, ask here..
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Help pls i installed gingerdx rom 2.3.7 but i get stuck on the second gingerdx logo (animated 1)

Google is your friend.
Please read and read and read then read some more.
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[Q&A] Rooting ATT Samsung Galaxy S5

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rooting late version AT&T S5
Check your firmware . it probably ends in NG3, for towelroot to work you need to flash the kernal only from NC3. There is a specific thread,for that, ill try to find it and post a link. Have you installed KIes? If you do you'll get the latest driver, and in kies under tools you can update that driver. You may also be able to use Mobile Odin, but I gave not used it. You may want to pykk the battery and the cable, pkug the battery in, and boot into dowload. Holding power, home, and volume down. Press volume up at the prompt.
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Duh, you already had the link, are you sure you pressed volume up at the first prompt when entering download mode"

I thought that the AT&T S5 can't be rooted because it was encrypted. Am I missing something here?

citron2k1 said:
I thought that the AT&T S5 can't be rooted because it was encrypted. Am I missing something here?
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It can be rooted we just can't flash custom kernels or AOSP Roms.
The device is an excellent one rooted and debloated and there's several excellent T/W Roms available.
"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"
Sent from my G900A powered by Pyrana Rom

citron2k1 said:
I thought that the AT&T S5 can't be rooted because it was encrypted. Am I missing something here?
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Here little read for u.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55133105
Samsung unlock Bootloader on SM-870A.

s5freak said:
It can be rooted we just can't flash custom kernels or AOSP Roms.
The device is an excellent one rooted and debloated and there's several excellent T/W Roms available.
"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"
Sent from my G900A powered by Pyrana Rom
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i just got a new s5 and i think it came with the newer firmware on it that prevent towelroot from working. I tried it and it says my device isnt compatible. I even tried tapping the logo 3x and changing the values but to no avail. I figured since its been over a year since ive done a root, that id ask some advice on what method you recommend to root my AT&T S5 and what i should do to debloat the thing? i need to get brought up to speed. Seems from what ive seen online thus far, that its been difficult to root this phone until recently. Im glad to see that its possible to use some custom roms on it at least. So , where do i start lol?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

SinisterDev said:
i just got a new s5 and i think it came with the newer firmware on it that prevent towelroot from working. I tried it and it says my device isnt compatible. I even tried tapping the logo 3x and changing the values but to no avail. I figured since its been over a year since ive done a root, that id ask some advice on what method you recommend to root my AT&T S5 and what i should do to debloat the thing? i need to get brought up to speed. Seems from what ive seen online thus far, that its been difficult to root this phone until recently. Im glad to see that its possible to use some custom roms on it at least. So , where do i start lol?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Here is the only method to rooting G900A with NG3 firmware it's very easy to follow and to implement. Read all steps carefully and don't skip. Read entire OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2862299
"And on that bombshell it's time to end the show!"
Sent from my G900A powered by Pyrana Rom

Thanks so much! and sorry for posting in here. I went perusing through the forums and found that thread! im in the process of rooting it now!
Any recommendations on the best way to debloat the s5?

SinisterDev said:
Thanks so much! and sorry for posting in here. I went perusing through the forums and found that thread! im in the process of rooting it now!
Any recommendations on the best way to debloat the s5?
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I use this app from play store myself others use Titanium Backup that's a good app as well
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SPH-L720T 5.0 Released 4-16-15

As of now, only the L720T tri-band http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy
As usual, the 720 is the "red headed stepchild"....no lollipop yet...

NOOOO!!!! Why can't they just release both... I've been waiting for this
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk

lol. the 720 will be lucky to get the update a month from now unless Sprint mysteriously forgets it all together... wouldn't surprise me

The RDF for the 720 is also at OD1 so sprint has is near completion. I just don't know why they won't push both at the same time
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk

Did anyone receive the update yet or is anyone able to pull it to possibly share and test?

Well, strangely enough, Sprint has now pulled the update and it has been removed from the update list page. WOW Sprint! Pretty pathetic....

troyboytn said:
Well, strangely enough, Sprint has now pulled the update and it has been removed from the update list page. WOW Sprint! Pretty pathetic....
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This is really getting ridiculous now.
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So perhaps something came up on one or more of the test devices not previously seen, it happens.
If that is the case, I personally prefer the that they pull it to fix the issue before it makes it out too thousands of users phones. And suspending rollout makes more business sense than causing customers problems, perhaps even severe problems. :good:

link for Samsung lollipop open source release.
this is the link.
click on the SPH-L720T_NA_LL_Opensource.zip.
h t t p://opensource.samsung.c o m/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720[/

RP-88 said:
So perhaps something came up on one or more of the test devices not previously seen, it happens.
If that is the case, I personally prefer the that they pull it to fix the issue before it makes it out too thousands of users phones. And suspending rollout makes more business sense than causing customers problems, perhaps even severe problems. :good:
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OD2
720: http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L720-SPRINT/OD2.rdf
720T: http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L720T-SPRINT/OD2.rdf

troyboytn said:
lol. the 720 will be lucky to get the update a month from now unless Sprint mysteriously forgets it all together... wouldn't surprise me
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i'm thinking more and more that this will be the case.
even more insulting would be for them to release 5.0.0 and then stop there.

Spades2006 said:
i'm thinking more and more that this will be the case.
even more insulting would be for them to release 5.0.0 and then stop there.
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I hope not... They should release both updates at the same time.. It's most likely going to be 5.0.1 and possibly the last update. I find myself checking the sprint support page almost 3 times a day for the past month.

imaxuout said:
this is the link.
click on the SPH-L720T_NA_LL_Opensource.zip.
h t t p://opensource.samsung.c o m/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720[/
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Can this Zip file be installed like a ROM or with ODIN?

ActorMike said:
Can this Zip file be installed like a ROM or with ODIN?
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Neither, it's source code. You can't install it.
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bilgerryan said:
Neither, it's source code. You can't install it.
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I have a stock rooted Sprint ROM whats the best way to get the official Lollipop on it?

ActorMike said:
I have a stock rooted Sprint ROM whats the best way to get the official Lollipop on it?
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Wait until it's released

Is there any change on the root impossibility without flashing rooted rom? I've been away from the game forever. Sorry

We won't know until it is released. This update hasn't been released yet. Most likely the typical root method work (cf atuo root and towel root) supersu is already up to date for lollipop OS so if you are rooted just wait till someone makes the stock rom a flashable zip or if you are stock just use any method to root. Remember to back up internal storage as unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.

robogoflow said:
We won't know until it is released. This update hasn't been released yet. Most likely the typical root method work (cf atuo root and towel root) supersu is already up to date for lollipop OS so if you are rooted just wait till someone makes the stock rom a flashable zip or if you are stock just use any method to root. Remember to back up internal storage as unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.
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Considering every other Samsung phone on Lollipop, including the S6, has been rooted the same way as KitKat (CF Auto Root or flash SuperSU.zip in recovery), I think we'll be fine. "Unlocking the bootloader wipes everything"? There are so many things wrong with that statement. Odining a stock tar is the only thing that wipes internal storage (and not all of them do). There is no unlocking of the bootloader on Samsung phones. You flash a custom recovery or if using CF Auto Root it flashes the su binary to system/bin... no wiping on either.

bilgerryan said:
Considering every other Samsung phone on Lollipop, including the S6, has been rooted the same way as KitKat (CF Auto Root or flash SuperSU.zip in recovery), I think we'll be fine. "Unlocking the bootloader wipes everything"? There are so many things wrong with that statement. Odining a stock tar is the only thing that wipes internal storage (and not all of them do). There is no unlocking of the bootloader on Samsung phones. You flash a custom recovery or if using CF Auto Root it flashes the su binary to system/bin... no wiping on either.
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Lol sorry. Haven't Odin back to stock in a while. All i remember was i did something in the "hook my phone up to pc " step then days of grief that i lost everything on my internal storage ...

Note 8 Sprint RooT

Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!

Samfail V3 on the main Note 8 Forums. Check there. Read everything.

MuTaLiZeD said:
Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!
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Yea look at samfail page.
Verify what softwear version you are on and use appropriate version,
There is no root for 8.0 so you will have to downgrade to a older U3 bootloader to root if on 8.0

Ok Im on oreo 8.0, I have never rooted this phone but looking at the steps on samfail its 3 different versions of it and what im getting is you have to flash them in order but someone says just flash samfailv3, can some one please tell me what bootloader i need, the proper steps, just a complete walkthrough because i dont wanna mess my phone up and i wanna make sure im doing this correctly, thanks in advance or at least tell me what all i need instead of directing me to samfail thread, its alot going on in that thread and my brain cant process it all.

Saafir said:
You should not root.
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Y not, just asking?

Saafir said:
What are you trying to acomplish with root first?
What would you do in a bootloop situation?
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If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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This is essentially a RTFM situation. You won't find much help unless you can actually demonstrate something. If you were stuck at a particular step, someone could help you, but you are asking for a walk through for just the first step.
Yes those mods are available to rooted note 8's but do you know how to apply them, or would you be right back here asking for a step-by-step guide for that as well?
Please don't think I (or anyone) is trying to be mean here. You just need to do your own research and figure it out, and if you brick your phone, you brick your phone. That is how many of us learned.
Come back with some actual questions and you will get actual answers. That said, your "how-to" has already been written here
Basically you need to figure out which firmware you have installed, downgrade via ODIN if not compatible, follow the rest of the steps using ODIN, and you'll have root. If you've rooted a Samsung device before this should not be difficult for you.

STAYING STOCK and safe.

Over the years, the only two reasons I would root my Android phone:
Get rid of ads
Hotspot
With the Note-8, you can modify the settings and get hotspot to work w/out rooting...........there's a thread out there for instructions.
I found an app that controls/eliminates the ads via VPN, runs in the background with very little battery drainage if any at all.

You can also download DnsChanger(Open Source) from the PlayStore and use these DNS Servers from AdGuard to block advertisements, tracking, and phishing globally on your phone.
176.103.130.130
176.103.130.131
Or use IPv6 addresses
2a00:5a60::ad1:0ff
2a00:5a60::ad2:0ff

Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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jhunt75 said:
Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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Yes. That will always be a thing unless the bootloader gets unlocked.

that 80% thing definitely makes it a no go for me

kingjay2013 said:
If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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There's no advantage to root unless you have a custom recovery. Also you don't need root to run custom ROMs, a custom recovery will do all you need, plus most ROMs come rooted.
Point is, I'd rather have a custom recovery over root. The custom recovery will fix a bootloop, flash ROMs, themes, apps and maybe one or two things I'm forgetting.
Lastly, I'm not seeing any custom recoveries for carrier locked Note 8s. Heck, unless I'm missing something, I'm seeing anything for unlocked ones.
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