I randomly noticed today that there is a firmware update available for this tab via Kies-- not sure yet what the changes are yet but the upgrade seemed to go smoothly.
I saved the image, extracted the recovery.img and root.img, and posted for Chainfire here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57390437&postcount=690
I'm crossing my fingers hoping he will able able to provide support for this tablet! Being able to get past the kitkat SD card restrictions would be great.
The new version is T807VVRU1ANK1. Kernel version is 3.4.0. I'm not sure if that changed.
thanks for posting this to chainfire, i have this tablet and have been waiting for root!
how long does it usually take assuming they started working on it immediately?
cipher03 said:
thanks for posting this to chainfire, i have this tablet and have been waiting for root!
how long does it usually take assuming they started working on it immediately?
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Depending on how well someone can port it. Since cfautoroot is just a custom recovery that installs root. Anyway does this device have unlocked bootloaders?
cipher03 said:
thanks for posting this to chainfire, i have this tablet and have been waiting for root!
how long does it usually take assuming they started working on it immediately?
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My impression is that Chainfire is just one person-- do I'm just hoping he can get to it soon.
cpete47 said:
I randomly noticed today that there is a firmware update available for this tab via Kies-- not sure yet what the changes are yet but the upgrade seemed to go smoothly.
I saved the image, extracted the recovery.img and root.img, and posted for Chainfire here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57390437&postcount=690
I'm crossing my fingers hoping he will able able to provide support for this tablet! Being able to get past the kitkat SD card restrictions would be great.
The new version is T807VVRU1ANK1. Kernel version is 3.4.0. I'm not sure if that changed.
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I have the T807P and I've been dying to get it rooted but i don't know how to pull the recovery and root.img any chance you could pm me a how to so I could do the same?
shanda5303 said:
I have the T807P and I've been dying to get it rooted but i don't know how to pull the recovery and root.img any chance you could pm me a how to so I could do the same?
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You have to extract them from a firmware image. Since they're not yet available for download from sammobile.com, you have to wait for a firmware update via Kies. After you follow the prompts to update, follow these instructions to save the firmware: http://androidforums.com/threads/how-to-backup-firmware-from-kies-upgrade-process.458795/
Once you've save the firmware image you can easily extract the files he needs.
cpete47 said:
You have to extract them from a firmware image. Since they're not yet available for download from sammobile.com, you have to wait for a firmware update via Kies. After you follow the prompts to update, follow these instructions to save the firmware: http://androidforums.com/threads/how-to-backup-firmware-from-kies-upgrade-process.458795/
Once you've save the firmware image you can easily extract the files he needs.
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Awesome thanks for the info!
Have you had any response from Chainfire?
Unfortunately, no. Looking at the other requests in the thread, it looks like he hasn't provided any updates in well over a month.
Has there been any news of late if roots been achieved yet?
If im correct... Im pretty sure verizon and att have locked bootloaders? I know for a fact that Tmobile doesnt
BuckieJr said:
Has there been any news of late if roots been achieved yet?
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Unfortunately, @Chainfire has posted anything yet. Posted the recovery.img twice, sent him a donation, no response. I'm not sure if he's still working on the project, but it's been almost two months now so I'm not holding my breath.
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
If im correct... Im pretty sure verizon and att have locked bootloaders? I know for a fact that Tmobile doesnt
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Verizon does not have a locked bootloader.
cpete47 said:
Unfortunately, @Chainfire has posted anything yet. Posted the recovery.img twice, sent him a donation, no response. I'm not sure if he's still working on the project, but it's been almost two months now so I'm not holding my breath.
Verizon does not have a locked bootloader.
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I'm pretty sure they do. Why are you stating that they don't?
Anyone tried asking/pming beanstown?
I have read that srs root works for our device, I have not been able t o confirm This yet, I will try it and report back. If anyone has any input I would appreciate it.
I have tried the srs root method twice. It says root successful both times on the pc but on the tablet it DOES NOT have root. I'm on the latest baseband: T807VVRU1ANK1
Try installing super SU, and root checker
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I also read that people have clicked unroot, then rooted again and it worked.
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I will be checking into this myself later tonight, I'll report what I find. Hopefully we'll find something, really sucks no root for my tab or my phone, going through flashing withdrawal!
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Alienx15 said:
I have tried the srs root method twice. It says root successful both times on the pc but on the tablet it DOES NOT have root. I'm on the latest baseband: T807VVRU1ANK1
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Same result for me using both options in the tool.
Thanks for the report, I guess we just have to wait and hope, a lot of these devs are just way to busy to cater to a few of us, but you never know.
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I can't wait for the VZW 807 to get root... CAN'T WAIT
Related
Just wondering how long we may have to wait for a Root. Just some small tweaks I'm dying to make.
Until someone gets a phone. Deliveries begin tomorrow.
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knitler said:
Just wondering how long we may have to wait for a Root. Just some small tweaks I'm dying to make.
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I don't think we will have to wait very long... The bootloader is so easily unlockable that I'm sure we will see the Pure Edition getting a root within the next few days. Hopefully.. mine came in today and I'm dying to get some xposed modules on it.
markwebb said:
Until someone gets a phone. Deliveries begin tomorrow.
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Me and others have them in hand. Mine came today.
knitler said:
Me and others have them in hand. Mine came today.
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Indeed! If you pre-ordered on day one, you should have it. Unless FedEx didn't do their job (which is likely.)
Vultorus said:
Indeed! If you pre-ordered on day one, you should have it. Unless FedEx didn't do their job (which is likely.)
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Well Day 1 orders were supposed to arrive on the 26th. they just came early.
knitler said:
Well Day 1 orders were supposed to arrive on the 26th. they just came early.
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I suppose not EVERYONE would have it yet then.. I have mine though!! (Just excited, been waiting since this thing leaked..)
Some seemed to have root, if you are willing to unlock the bootloader, install the experimental CWM, and flash the latest SuperSU beta.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/help/moto-x-2014-dump-t2868250/post55628034
Not a real issue if you have the pure edition (as far as I know unlocking the bootloader on the pure edition does not void your warranty). But currently I can't find the working CWM.
If people are looking for root w/o unlocking the bootloader then I think we will need more time.
My Pure Edition arrived around noon today (the 24th).
Unlocked the bootloader, then I installed the test version of CWM, then I installed SuperSU
Launched SuperSU app and it seemed to work so I went ahead and went crazy...
Currently rocking a device with all my apps & data (thanks Titanium Backup!) and with a few UI tweaks (thanks Xposed and GravityBox!)
I can vouch it is all working 100% and is safe if you can follow instructions. Everything I needed was in this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/help/moto-x-2014-dump-t2868250 Test version #8 of CWM is the one you want; page 9 I believe. Post #99 is the instructions I followed, worked like a charm.
wynterend said:
My Pure Edition arrived around noon today (the 24th).
Unlocked the bootloader, then I installed the test version of CWM, then I installed SuperSU
Launched SuperSU app and it seemed to work so I went ahead and went crazy...
Currently rocking a device with all my apps & data (thanks Titanium Backup!) and with a few UI tweaks (thanks Xposed and GravityBox!)
I can vouch it is all working 100% and is safe if you can follow instructions. Everything I needed was in this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/help/moto-x-2014-dump-t2868250 Test version #8 of CWM is the one you want; page 9 I believe. Post #99 is the instructions I followed, worked like a charm.
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could you upload the CWM file? us users cannot get it since it reached a download quota. please and thank you!
edit: do I need to flash CWM or can I just "fastboot boot recovery.img" and flash SuperSU?
0.0 said:
could you upload the CWM file? us users cannot get it since it reached a download quota. please and thank you!
edit: do I need to flash CWM or can I just "fastboot boot recovery.img" and flash SuperSU?
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Oh, sure. Where do people like stuff uploaded to? Dropbox? Drive? Somewhere else?
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0.0 said:
could you upload the CWM file? us users cannot get it since it reached a download quota. please and thank you!
edit: do I need to flash CWM or can I just "fastboot boot recovery.img" and flash SuperSU?
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Just saw your edit. Not sure, I went ahead and just flashed it. I'm just going to leave it there until somebody ports TWRP to the new X (probably only a matter of days). Never tried just booting it - should maybe work; but again, can't say for sure.
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Oh, sure. Where do people like stuff uploaded to? Dropbox? Drive? Somewhere else?
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Just saw your edit. Not sure, I went ahead and just flashed it. I'm just going to leave it there until somebody ports TWRP to the new X (probably only a matter of days). Never tried just booting it - should maybe work; but again, can't say for sure.
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drive for now. i just need the file and I'll upload it to my AFH account. gdrive had a download quota from the other user\
i'll test just booting CWM and flashing SU when i get my phone. also, to unlock bootloader, is it
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
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drive for now. i just need the file and I'll upload it to my AFH account. gdrive had a download quota from the other user\
i'll test just booting CWM and flashing SU when i get my phone. also, to unlock bootloader, is it
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
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No that is not how you unlock. You need a code.
I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
Here is the Test 8 of CWM:
http://d-h.st/XJr
wynterend said:
No that is not how you unlock. You need a code.
I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
Here is the Test 8 of CWM:
http://d-h.st/XJr
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even if I have the Pure Edition, I need a code? that sucks...oh well, shouldn't be too difficult
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even if I have the Pure Edition, I need a code? that sucks...oh well, shouldn't be too difficult
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Yeah, still needs a code. Took 45 seconds though. Email with code came to my gmail in seconds. No real hassle
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Oh, sure. Where do people like stuff uploaded to? Dropbox? Drive? Somewhere else?
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Just saw your edit. Not sure, I went ahead and just flashed it. I'm just going to leave it there until somebody ports TWRP to the new X (probably only a matter of days). Never tried just booting it - should maybe work; but again, can't say for sure.
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If you can get it to me somehow, I will post it somewhere that bandwidth quotas will not be an issue. Please do share it, I think there's alot of us (me included) that got their X's early, and have them ready to go with an unlocked bootloader, just waiting to root. Thanks!
You can send me a direct message, or make the link public. Thanks again.
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If you can get it to me somehow, I will post it somewhere that bandwidth quotas will not be an issue. Please do share it, I think there's alot of us (me included) that got their X's early, and have them ready to go with an unlocked bootloader, just waiting to root. Thanks!
You can send me a direct message, or make the link public. Thanks again.
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I did, file is at the link just a few posts up. Enjoy!
I just rooted without flashing CWM using
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
where recovery.img is the CWM Test-8 file, and sideloading the 2.02 version of SuperSU. Rebooted from CWM and chose to fix root, now I have root. Took all of 30 seconds to do.
gakio12 said:
I just rooted without flashing CWM using
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
where recovery.img is the CWM Test-8 file, and sideloading the 2.02 version of SuperSU. Rebooted from CWM and chose to fix root, now I have root. Took all of 30 seconds to do.
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i am glad many are saying you don't need to flash CWM. good news for me!
p.s. you should get your SuperSU up to date. may i suggest 2.09 beta?
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i am glad many are saying you don't need to flash CWM. good news for me!
p.s. you should get your SuperSU up to date. may i suggest 2.09 beta?
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Yeah, I probably should, but I might install Superuser instead, I don't know
It has been confirmed that updating to OF1 includes the downgrade protection we've seen in the T-Mobile builds on 5.1.1... You won't be able to root directly on this build, either, since the exploit was patched by this ROMs build date. I will make a package that will allow users on OE2 to to update to OF1 while maintaining root. If you are on OC3 still you can upgrade to OE2 using my tutorial in Android Development.
Can someone who updated to OF1 successfully please try downgrading back to OC3 using the ODIN image provided within this General Thread? Since no one else has released a OF1 ROM/ODIN package I was going to do it myself, but along the way I noticed a change within this update package-- it now includes a magic string header at the very end of the update process, just like the Lollipop 5.1.1 ROMS for other devices that now incorporate protections against downgrading. I'd rather not bone myself/everyone else out of future development if this mechanism is in fact in place.
Thanks in advance! As soon as I have a confirmation it is still downgradable, I will finish this package.
Odin will not downgrade after OF1. I've tried 5 times using 2 different PCs and Odin failed every time.
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Also tried and it's a no go
ChadH42 said:
Odin will not downgrade after OF1. I've tried 5 times using 2 different PCs and Odin failed every time.
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I like your avatar xD lol.
And thank you for the confirmation. I was hoping that wasn't the case, but it was leaning in that direction... I'm hoping you didn't update just for this, I'd feel rather bad... I'll change the thread title to reflect this.
Crap, I accidentally upgraded to OF1...
why not go ?
lukadertoo said:
why not go ?
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Because you lose root
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And you will be unable to flash any previously issued versions.
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Looking like no 5.1.1 with root??? ... guess I'm staying with the stock build when I first got my phone and rooted it.
DrkGhst87 said:
Looking like no 5.1.1 with root??? ... guess I'm staying with the stock build when I first got my phone and rooted it.
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Why do you say this? Is there a reason why you believe if I have root now I won't be able to flash a developer's modified 5.1.1 once it arrives?
ckelly33 said:
Why do you say this? Is there a reason why you believe if I have root now I won't be able to flash a developer's modified 5.1.1 once it arrives?
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Had a few "?'s" on that statement. Purely assumption on my part, so take my previous statement and my next few statements with a grain of salt. Ping Pong root has been patched and unless they find another method there is no root on 5.1.1. Locked Bootloader, with no way around that, so no custom kernel to root (a la this method). Right now in order to upgrade to OE2, you have to use a patched version that keeps root, what happens when it can no longer be "patched" to keep root in further builds? If you've upgraded already to the latest build via OTA, you can no longer downgrade. Trust me, I want to continue to have root for what ever the latest build is out there but Verizon/Samsung have been locking things down tighter and tighter and there is always the possibility that an exploit isn't found and end up with no root on later builds than what we have now. Again, all of this is just my assumption and I hope to end up wrong in the end about everything, 5.1.1 isn't even out yet for us so we'll see when it drops.
I know this is probably not the right place to post this but i would be willing to donate a 100 dollars to someone that gives me root on verizon s6 OF1. I messed up and upgraded. So I sure hope someone can get root. I have tried everything.
Thanks
GhostOKC said:
I know this is probably not the right place to post this but i would be willing to donate a 100 dollars to someone that gives me rooton verizon s6 OF1. I messed up and upgraded. So I sure hope some can get root. I have tried everything.
Thanks
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I know this isn't exactly what you are asking but I'd swap my non-upgraded (OE2) Edge (128GB, Black) for $100! I haven't upgraded or rooted.
ckelly33 said:
I know this isn't exactly what you are asking but I'd swap my non-upgraded (OE2) Edge (128GB, Black) for $100! I haven't upgraded or rooted.
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So I give you my phone plus 100. When did you buy your phone. Is it verizon. And what bugs does it have cause I have heard the edge has some problems.
GhostOKC said:
So I give you my phone plus 100. When did you buy your phone. Is it verizon. And what bugs does it have cause I have heard the edge has some problems.
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Verizon. I've had it a month or so. No bugs. I only want to replace with the same or very similar phone though
zachchen1996 said:
Crap, I accidentally upgraded to OF1...
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These are the times when we wish there was an Undo button...
Is it possible to downgrade with Pit file and reformat the whole thing
jpeps3 said:
Is it possible to downgrade with Pit file and reformat the whole thing
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Hi jpeps3,
Could you give more details about it, and - if there is - a link to a guide on how to do that?
Also, have you done that successfully?
jpeps3 said:
Is it possible to downgrade with Pit file and reformat the whole thing
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no.. once updated you can no longer downgrade.. the pit file would not matter if you updated to of1
Extreme Syndicate
elliwigy said:
no.. once updated you can no longer downgrade.. the pit file would not matter if you updated to of1
Extreme Syndicate
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So what is there to do?! Nothing nothing?!
Before I get spammed with pm to post the 5.1.1 firmware for the edge since I uploaded the one for the regular S6..well here we go again..
Your favorite Samsung double agent is back with some new goodies.
No more tears of frustration.!
I present you the Stock Official Files to Update/Recover your ATT galaxy s6 EDGE to the latest Build.
**WARNING**
- This will upgrade your bootloader and burn an e-fuse in the process so YOU WONT BE ABLE TO DOWNGRADE. Period.
- This will delete your data..I repeat you DATA will be deleted so backup your stuff easily with smartswitch first.
- If your phone is rooted you will lose root access.
- There's a 1% change your phone will blow into a million pieces
Use Odin 3.10.6 or Odin 3.10.7 To flash.
DOWNLOAD HERE.
Feel free to mirror. Mega upload speeds suck for me so I used mediafire instead.
yahooo thanks a ton man
is 5.1 worth losing my root access?
Wow! you are the best! ROM works well! you saved lots of time! Thanks a lot!
wonderful! Many thank alot
Thanks!
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tronghienk32 said:
wonderful! Many thank alot
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Did this work for you? I know you've been having problems trying to update on the other thread.
Thanks man, i was finally able to update to 5.1.1. Phone was working fine but then i did a factory reset and clear the cache as is recommended and now i get a fingerprint sensor error and the phone restarts every now and then. Should i reflash it again on Odin with the 4 files cause i only used the AP one?
Can you post same for edge plus sm-g928a? Thank you!
Having trouble deciding if updating is worth losing root, any input guys.....or girls.
This update has made the phone a usable device for the first time.
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I may just hold off until Android M. But, if they get root on 5.1.1, then I'll switch over right away. Get like 1.3%/hr when not in use at the moment, which works for me. Thank you Sun for providing us with the files!!
Is there is any problem with the fingerprint on this update?
Update outside USA
I am currently outside the US. My G925A is unlocked. Software Update in settings says I do not have any update now.
Can I manually flash 5.1.1 update via odin? Will it be a problem if I flash this without AT&T sim card?
Pradeep said:
I am currently outside the US. My G925A is unlocked. Software Update in settings says I do not have any update now.
Can I manually flash 5.1.1 update via odin? Will it be a problem if I flash this without AT&T sim card?
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Thats what this files are for. to manually update.
Sunderwear said:
Thats what this files are for. to manually update.
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In the other thread, people are having a problem with the fingerprint scanner. Does flashing manually pose such problems. Just being safe.
Thanks.
Same right here
This one has an error with fingerprint ):
Any fix?
kapooo3 said:
This one has an error with fingerprint ):
Any fix?
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Just flashed all the 4 files and worked
works perfect! tnk
That's correct, flashing with the 4 files fixes the fingerprint problem.
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Anybody get it yet? Supposedly went official yesterday. About 300MB.
I unlocked your mum's bootloader.
It just arrived, and it was about 300MB. IT rebooted into TWRP, which just sat there. I rebooted, and then Andorid complained that the update didn't work. Well, duh!
That said, now I would like to know what I should have done or should do in the future. Any thoughts?
Mine just arrived
What's new?
Just found a story about it here - it is indeed the July update:
http://www.tmonews.com/2016/08/t-mobile-galaxy-note-4-note-edge-july-security-update/
Links in that article will eventually point you to here, where the update can be downloaded manually and installed via Samsung Smart Switch.
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-16486#update_download
Since I am rooted I am actually not sure what to do, and would appreciate some advice.
300 mb is a big update. If you are rooted you will need to flash the new firmware in Odin. But you may want to hold off. I am note sure it adds any new features and will probably make your device incompatible with any ROMs that are currently available.
ShrekOpher said:
300 mb is a big update. If you are rooted you will need to flash the new firmware in Odin. But you may want to hold off. I am note sure it adds any new features and will probably make your device incompatible with any ROMs that are currently available.
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Thanks - sound advice.
So, where should I be looking on my Note 4 for the 300 MB download that happened earlier this morning, so I can delete it or copy/move it off for later?
I just got it but waiting to see if there are any bugs or negative effects. I'm not rooted so there's no way to go back.
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Still looking and haven't found any clues for changelog, not even security update. Anybody?
I unlocked your mum's bootloader.
Yep...trying to figure out how to avoid the update too.
I'm stick rooted with XPosed, Beastmode kernel, and a few other mods.
I just did the update, and I can confirm that TWRP, root, and xposed all work.
I don't know about compatibility with custom roms though.
ninjanick999 said:
I just did the update, and I can confirm that TWRP, root, and xposed all work.
I don't know about compatibility with custom toms though.
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OK, so how did you install it?
To shut the System Update tool up, I had to freeze it in Titanium Backup.
wernst said:
OK, so how did you install it?
To shut the System Update tool up, I had to freeze it in Titanium Backup.
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You can flash it with odin. The file is the all in one home odin file The file is floading around somewhere....Might look in Overdrives OP That might be where i saw it...
KennyLG123 said:
You can flash it with odin. The file is the all in one home odin file The file is floading around somewhere....Might look in Overdrives OP That might be where i saw it...
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Yeah, if you can't find the update. You can just install the latest firmware you can find with odin, then update from settings.
Hi Folks,
I have no idea what "update from settings" means. Also, no idea where to start looking for the update - heck, I don't even know what to Google to find it. Thoughts?
wernst said:
Hi Folks,
I have no idea what "update from settings" means. Also, no idea where to start looking for the update - heck, I don't even know what to Google to find it. Thoughts?
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From your device click settings look for about device click then at the top you will see (download updates manually) If you are rooted or removed any system apps dont go that route, the update will fail.. You then would just need the update file to flash with odin.. Might look in overdrives op.
What is overdrives op?
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What is overdrives op?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-maximum-ovrdrive-6-0-1-mm-beta-4-13-t3358326 Here.. you will see the link it a all in one (home) odin file just flash in ap or pda slot depending on which odin you use..
I believe this is the AFH Linky for the new firmware also fwiw: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152306227
So just to be clear, Overdrive is a MM-based T-Mobile ROM, basically just debloated and with some minor tweaks.
As a convenience, he has linked to "N910T Stock Odin Full EPG2 Firmware File," which we can flash using TWRP onto an otherwise stock+rooted MM 6.0.1.
I got this right?
wernst said:
So just to be clear, Overdrive is a MM-based T-Mobile ROM, basically just debloated and with some minor tweaks.
As a convenience, he has linked to "N910T Stock Odin Full EPG2 Firmware File," which we can flash using TWRP onto an otherwise stock+rooted MM 6.0.1.
I got this right?
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The PG2 file he has a link to is stock. That thread is for his pe3 custom though. I haven't made my rounds through note 4 thread yet. I maintain another android site and all the devices in my sig are active. I'm never on the same thread everyday....lol
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glensta said:
I believe this is the AFH Linky for the new firmware also fwiw: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152306227
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I'm starting to see more links pop up now. Thanks I 'm not even going to try this one out i'm staying on pe3 for awhile...
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
Downloading files. Will confirm asap. Thanks!
Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
omgitsMATT said:
Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
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I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
mortj19 said:
I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
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I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
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I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
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flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
mortj19 said:
flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
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I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
omgitsMATT said:
I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
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aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
mortj19 said:
aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
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I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
omgitsMATT said:
I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
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Hopefully... It took forever to find the firmware files and I only just happened to investigate the factory test files and noticed it was 4.4.2 and decided to try out different one click roots for the heck of it...
mortj19 said:
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
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Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
parrotgeek1 said:
Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
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Easy-firmware
mortj19 said:
Easy-firmware
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Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
edit: never mind
parrotgeek1 said:
edit: never mind
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You edited to quick, lol.
I'm looking up the stuff you asked now. Will have to reflash everything, bbiab
Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once
parrotgeek1 said:
Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
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I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
Let me know if that's everything you need so I can put 6.0.1 back on before I head to work so I have a stable phone.
omgitsMATT said:
I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
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thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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mortj19 said:
Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once
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what
parrotgeek1 said:
thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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what
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I was able to get the home screen and notifications but there is this black transparent thing with yellow text that is getting in the way of everything, you can see it in the screenshots. Also because this is Factory Mode apparently there is no lock screen? I've rooted again and am trying to see if I can turn it off for you but here is what I got so far