This guide will walk you through how to root any firmware that has been released for the AT&T i537. As new firmware is released I will update this post.
For instructions on how to flash any i537 AT&T firmware, please read through the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
For download links for i537 AT&T firmware as well as links to other information relevant to specific firmware, please read through the i537 AT&T Firmware Thread.
UCUAMF1(4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
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Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF2 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF3 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBMI2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBML2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNC9 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNE3 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNH3 (4.4.2)
This procedure will require you to use Odin and putting your phone in Download mode. For more information on this read the OP in the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your computer navigate to W0lfdroid's rooting website. This website walks you through exactly how to root your NH3 firmware but I will try to explain the steps as well.
You need to download 3 things from this page: Odin v3, rootable kernel, and the NH3 stock kernel. Odin v3 can be downloaded from a variety of sources, so obtain it from a source you trust. The other 2 files can be downloaded from w0lfdroid’s website above. Make sure you download the files meant for the i537.
Extract both of the zip files you downloaded above to a location you will be able to find later.
Power down your phone and put your phone in download mode, open Odin, and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted. Odin should look exactly like the picture below if you’ve loaded it correctly.
Click the start button to flash the rootable kernel to your phone. This kernel needs to be flashed in order to downgrade the kernel to the previous version that has the necessary root vulnerability.
Once Odin has finished, reboot your phone into the stock ROM.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. You’re not done yet though.
Power down your phone and enter download mode.
Open Odin again and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_NH3_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted previously. Odin should look exactly like the image below.
Press the start button to flash the NH3 stock kernel. This will restore your phone to exactly the way it was before you started this process except now you will be rooted.
UCUCOC6 (5.0.1)
@muniz_ri has put together a great guide for retaining root privileges on the OC6 firmware.
IMPORTANT: If you are already on the OC6 firmware without root, the only way you can root is to start by flashing the NE3 Odin package. This will completely wipe your phone. A method to natively root OC6 has not been found yet; if/when it is I will update this post.
Thanks to:
@geohot for creating a simple app to exploit the root vulnerability
@W0lfdroid for finding a way to root the UCUCNH3 firmware
@muniz_ri for finding a way to retain root on the UCUCOC6 firmware
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thank u sir 4 yr quick reply... but i did that method before but i brick my fone twice ... dat why i update without root so as not to brick it again ...and root it separately
bethuel said:
thank u sir 4 yr quick reply... but i did that method before but i brick my fone twice ... dat why i update without root so as not to brick it again ...and root it separately
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Sounds like you're doing something wrong, I've done it successfully dozens of times. Did you read the directions carefully and do everything exactly as written?
Also there is no way to root once on lollipop. You have to root kitkat and then do that update, keep-root method, there is no other way
i did everything well but sti brick my phone.....hopefully that someone will find a way to root lollipop on Samsung Galaxy s4 active i537....once again thank u 4 yr quick reply SIR
wifi fix didn't work flashing back to NH3?
I followed all the instructions to root my S4 Active i537. After I flashed NE3 rooted then flashed NH3 kernel my wifi still is not working. I used the right kernel file. What should I do?
Erokz said:
I followed all the instructions to root my S4 Active i537. After I flashed NE3 rooted then flashed NH3 kernel my wifi still is not working. I used the right kernel file. What should I do?
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Are you trying to root NE3 or NH3?
I am rooted.
My phone was running the NH3 firmware. Like I said I used Odin to flash the NE3 firmware, rooted my phone, then I flashed back to the NH3 using WolFdroid's method. All went well in the root but now my wifi doesn't work. It said on his page that once the NH3 kernel flash after root that the wifi would start working again, but it's not?
Erokz said:
Like I said I used Odin to flash the NE3 firmware
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Did you use Odin to flash the NE3 firmware or kernel? If you're trying to root NH3, you should flash the NE3 kernel (referred to as root kernel by W0lfdroid), root with towelroot, and then flash the NH3 kernel. If you're flashing entire firmwares while trying this, there's your problem right there...
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The file name that I used was a zip file n had to extract it, then use with Odin. I am not sure which it is firmware or kernel. The file name is SGH-I537UCUCNE3_4.4.2_ATT_ALL.zip
Erokz said:
The file name that I used was a zip file n had to extract it, then use with Odin. I am not sure which it is firmware or kernel. The file name is SGH-I537UCUCNE3_4.4.2_ATT_ALL.zip
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Right, that's the entire NE3 firmware, which is why you are having problems. To root NH3, you have to Odin flash the NE3 KERNEL (which is referred to on the W0lfdroid website only as ROOT kernel). You're flashing the wrong file, which means instead of rooting NH3 with the NE3 kernel, you're simply restoring all of NE3. Then when you try to put the NH3 kernel, that causes problems
I recommend you read the W0lfdroid website again and make sure you actually understand what you're supposed to do, because as of right now, you do not. Not trying to be mean, simply stating a fact
what do you think I should do?
I thought that I did it right but I didn't. Thank you for pointing out that I really don't know what I am doing because I don't. I got confused. What do you think I should do? Should I download the NH3 firmware flash that and start over again doing it with the kernel files? I appreciate your help.
Erokz said:
I thought that I did it right but I didn't. Thank you for pointing out that I really don't know what I am doing because I don't. I got confused. What do you think I should do? Should I download the NH3 firmware flash that and start over again doing it with the kernel files? I appreciate your help.
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Probably the best course of action
Root for OC7 (stagefright patch update for OC6) is pretty much the same as root for OC6, OC7 Keep Root method can be found here.
Root for NH4 (stagefright patch update for NH3) is the same W0lfdroid method, with one important exception. You can still use the same I537_ROOT_Kernel linked to on that site, but once you've done that, you need this I537_NH4_Kernel instead of the NH3 kernel on the W0lfdroid site. (Tested and confirmed working)
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Root for OC7 (stagefright patch update for OC6) is pretty much the same as root for OC6, OC7 Keep Root method can be found here.
Root for NH4 (stagefright patch update for NH3) is the same W0lfdroid method, with one important exception. You can still use the same I537_ROOT_Kernel linked to on that site, but once you've done that, you need this I537_NH4_Kernel instead of the NH3 kernel on the W0lfdroid site. (Tested and confirmed working)
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Can you please share the I537_NH4_Kernel? the host is dead.
Thanks!
EDIT: it´s working now. Thanks anyway.
Good day all, please do i need to unlock bootloader before trying to install any reecovery or install roms on this i537 ?
dedon4christ5 said:
Good day all, please do i need to unlock bootloader before trying to install any reecovery or install roms on this i537 ?
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It is not possible to unlock the bootloader on the i537, the best you can do is use FlashFire. This means no custom kernels so you can only use TouxhWiz-based ROMs. There are 2 ROMs in the development section that you can try, but other than that there's not much else you can do.
Devo7v said:
It is not possible to unlock the bootloader on the i537, the best you can do is use FlashFire. This means no custom kernels so you can only use TouxhWiz-based ROMs. There are 2 ROMs in the development section that you can try, but other than that there's not much else you can do.
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Thanks for responding, I got in another post to install the Safestrap recovery, I've done it successfully, but Im being really skeptical in following the rest of the tutorial because there are lots of complaints.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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Devo7v said:
This guide will walk you through how to root any firmware that has been released for the AT&T i537. As new firmware is released I will update this post.
For instructions on how to flash any i537 AT&T firmware, please read through the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
For download links for i537 AT&T firmware as well as links to other information relevant to specific firmware, please read through the i537 AT&T Firmware Thread.
UCUAMF1(4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF2 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF3 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBMI2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBML2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNC9 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNE3 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNH3 (4.4.2)
This procedure will require you to use Odin and putting your phone in Download mode. For more information on this read the OP in the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your computer navigate to W0lfdroid's rooting website. This website walks you through exactly how to root your NH3 firmware but I will try to explain the steps as well.
You need to download 3 things from this page: Odin v3, rootable kernel, and the NH3 stock kernel. Odin v3 can be downloaded from a variety of sources, so obtain it from a source you trust. The other 2 files can be downloaded from w0lfdroid’s website above. Make sure you download the files meant for the i537.
Extract both of the zip files you downloaded above to a location you will be able to find later.
Power down your phone and put your phone in download mode, open Odin, and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted. Odin should look exactly like the picture below if you’ve loaded it correctly.
Click the start button to flash the rootable kernel to your phone. This kernel needs to be flashed in order to downgrade the kernel to the previous version that has the necessary root vulnerability.
Once Odin has finished, reboot your phone into the stock ROM.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. You’re not done yet though.
Power down your phone and enter download mode.
Open Odin again and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_NH3_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted previously. Odin should look exactly like the image below.
Press the start button to flash the NH3 stock kernel. This will restore your phone to exactly the way it was before you started this process except now you will be rooted.
UCUCOC6 (5.0.1)
@muniz_ri has put together a great guide for retaining root privileges on the OC6 firmware.
IMPORTANT: If you are already on the OC6 firmware without root, the only way you can root is to start by flashing the NE3 Odin package. This will completely wipe your phone. A method to natively root OC6 has not been found yet; if/when it is I will update this post.
Thanks to:
@geohot for creating a simple app to exploit the root vulnerability
@W0lfdroid for finding a way to root the UCUCNH3 firmware
@muniz_ri for finding a way to retain root on the UCUCOC6 firmware
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Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
dedon4christ5 said:
Thanks for responding, I got in another post to install the Safestrap recovery, I've done it successfully, but Im being really skeptical in following the rest of the tutorial because there are lots of complaints.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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Look at the other links in the post you quoted.
Related
My device is S4 active from AT&T. I followed this post Root 4.3 I537UCUBML2 Galaxy S4 Active I537, Working Method (can not post link, pls google it) to root it. Everything seems fine expect the step to install SU binary in SuperSU. I guess it's rooted, because I can see ADB shell is listed in the SuperSU app. But I still can not get full access as root user. Any one can help me?
BTW, I've tried activeroot and towelroot, both didn't work.
dongogogo776 said:
My device is S4 active from AT&T. I followed this post Root 4.3 I537UCUBML2 Galaxy S4 Active I537, Working Method (can not post link, pls google it) to root it. Everything seems fine expect the step to install SU binary in SuperSU. I guess it's rooted, because I can see ADB shell is listed in the SuperSU app. But I still can not get full access as root user. Any one can help me?
BTW, I've tried activeroot and towelroot, both didn't work.
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anybody can help me?
dongogogo776 said:
My device is S4 active from AT&T. I followed this post Root 4.3 I537UCUBML2 Galaxy S4 Active I537, Working Method (can not post link, pls google it) to root it. Everything seems fine expect the step to install SU binary in SuperSU. I guess it's rooted, because I can see ADB shell is listed in the SuperSU app. But I still can not get full access as root user. Any one can help me?
BTW, I've tried activeroot and towelroot, both didn't work.
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I searched for the post you described and found this. If that is the method you used, it is completely outdated and should no longer be used. Since you've modified your system I think the only way you're going to get it to work is to:
Reflash the stock ML2 firmware (this will completely wipe your phone)
Root your phone using towelroot
Install SuperSU from the Play Store
In the future please visit the i537 Firmware Thread for anything related to stock firmware and rooting. I try to keep it up to date with the latest methods.
Devo7v said:
I searched for the post you described and found this. If that is the method you used, it is completely outdated and should no longer be used. Since you've modified your system I think the only way you're going to get it to work is to:
Reflash the stock ML2 firmware (this will completely wipe your phone)
Root your phone using towelroot
Install SuperSU from the Play Store
In the future please visit the i537 Firmware Thread for anything related to stock firmware and rooting. I try to keep it up to date with the latest methods.
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Thanks for replying. I tried the towelroot before I tried this one. It didn't work. So you mean if I use this firmware, then I can root it?
How to reflash firmware, any instruction? Thanks.
The instructions on how to reflash are in the firmware thread. Simply find the post at the top of the thread with xxxxxML2 and you will see links to discussions and downloads.
xdafly said:
The instructions on how to reflash are in the firmware thread. Simply find the post at the top of the thread with xxxxxML2 and you will see links to discussions and downloads.
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Thank you so much!
**You can begin the following process from 4.4.x Build/ROM or higher but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
**Caution!** The following process is only for the I537 AT&T S4 "Active" variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Download:
- I537_OC7_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- I537_OC7_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM
Pevious Builds:
- I537_OC6_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- I537_OC6_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the AT&T splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (15 - 20mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional - Enable Native Tethering:
- I537_OC7_TetherAddOn
- I537_OC6_TetherAddOn (Flash using FF's "Flash zip or ota" option.
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits:
@thisisapoorusernamechoice - for capturing the ota update and for his system dump.
@Chainfire
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Attention** The following process is only for the I537 AT&T S4 "Active" variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Instructions:
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First of all, thank you thank you thank you so much for this. Yeah I grabbed you the OTA's but thanks to you (and of course Chainfire & his FlashFire) we can go from KK to LP with root. And on day one of the OTA. Awesome. :good: So down to business, and I hope I'm not getting ahead of myself or barking up the wrong tree, but hear me out on this one. @Joe-Tech was generous enough to port his regular S4 Google Play Edition (Pure Nexus) 4.4.4 Rom over to our phone. Could we repeat that for this OC6 build, using say, this rom as a base (or another if that turns out to be incompatible for whatever reason)? I doubt I have the expertise to pull that off but if it would help I'd get to work on another masterpatch and speaker phone fix
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
First of all, thank you thank you thank you so much for this. Yeah I grabbed you the OTA's but thanks to you (and of course Chainfire & his FlashFire) we can go from KK to LP with root. And on day one of the OTA. Awesome. :good: So down to business, and I hope I'm not getting ahead of myself or barking up the wrong tree, but hear me out on this one. @Joe-Tech was generous enough to port his regular S4 Google Play Edition (Pure Nexus) 4.4.4 Rom over to our phone. Could we repeat that for this OC6 build, using say, this rom as a base (or another if that turns out to be incompatible for whatever reason)? I doubt I have the expertise to pull that off but if it would help I'd get to work on another masterpatch and speaker phone fix
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I have an LP 5.0.1 base, ported using that ROM that you mentioned, but we all know safestrap is not compatible yet with 5.x and FlashFire can only flash TW base rom from my experience, and it still on beta phase, so let just cross fingers, i know something coming soon
Joe-Tech said:
I have an LP 5.0.1 base, ported using that ROM that you mentioned, but we all know safestrap is not compatible yet with 5.x and FlashFire can only flash TW base rom from my experience, and it still on beta phase, so let just cross fingers, i know something coming soon
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You're the man. Thanks for this info. I'm going to make a masterpatch, hopefully it'll be needed soon. Obviously I'll be happy to test anything if and whenever something like this does happen. If I can do anything at all to help that along just let me know. I was not aware FF could only flash TW base roms, shoot
Still loving your 4.4.4, I'm torn on taking the update if it means going back to touchwiz with no current AOSP option
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
You're the man. Thanks for this info. I'm going to make a masterpatch, hopefully it'll be needed soon. Obviously I'll be happy to test anything if and whenever something like this does happen. If I can do anything at all to help that along just let me know. I was not aware FF could only flash TW base roms, shoot
Still loving your 4.4.4, I'm torn on taking the update if it means going back to touchwiz with no current AOSP option
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Only way im thinking to boot the new LP ROM, is to use @muniz_ri method so we can upgrade and keep root. So now we going to be on the OC6 kernel and baseband, since the gpe can boot without flashing the kernel. Then we can flash the GPE 5.x ROM, either with safestrap or FlashFire, and we can also use Odin to flash the stock kernel/partitions. But too bad none of them worked for me after the upgrade, FF will sit there for ever try to get root permission.
Joe-Tech said:
But too bad none of them worked for me after the upgrade, FF will sit there for ever try to get root permission.
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Were other rooted apps able to get root permission?
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Were other rooted apps able to get root permission?
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Nope I even tried root checker, the su app is there on the app drawer, i was able to updated from the play store, but still wasn't working though.
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Joe-Tech said:
Nope I even tried root checker, the su app is there on the app drawer, i was able to updated from the play store, but still wasn't working though.
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Just had a thought, probably nothing. When doing the kitkat to lollipop update to keep root with flashfire, would it help anything to convert flashfire to a system app before doing the update? Sorry if this is a stupid question
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Just had a thought, probably nothing. When doing the kitkat to lollipop update to keep root with flashfire, would it help anything to convert flashfire to a system app before doing the update? Sorry if this is a stupid question
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I don't think it will make any difference.
@muniz_ri: This is great, thanks for all your work on this. As I understand it, this method will update you to OC6 with root if the original firmware was already rooted. So my question is then, if a user has already taken the OC6 update and would like to root afterwards is it currently impossible? Is the only way to root OC6 to downgrade back to NE3, root, and then follow your instructions to update to OC6 with root?
I'm guessing a root vulnerability hasn't been found for the Samsung 5.0 firmware yet, but I just wanted to check.
Also, I posted this in the other thread, but has anybody actually downgraded from OC6 to NE3 successfully? I don't want to give people wrong information.
Okay, I need some help here. I'm not quite understanding this:
1. Extract the I537_OC6_Stock_Rooted_Firmware.tar from the .rar and place it and the I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions.zip onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
Place what where? I used WinRAR to extract the file? What is the OC6 stock partition?
mikelets456 said:
Okay, I need some help here. I'm not quite understanding this:
1. Extract the I537_OC6_Stock_Rooted_Firmware.tar from the .rar and place it and the I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions.zip onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
Place what where? I used WinRAR to extract the file? What is the OC6 stock partition?
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Extract the tar from the rar. Leave the zip as is. Copy the tar and the zip to your phone's internal memory or external SD card, somewhere it'll be easy for you to find
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@muniz_ri: This is great, thanks for all your work on this. As I understand it, this method will update you to OC6 with root if the original firmware was already rooted. So my question is then, if a user has already taken the OC6 update and would like to root afterwards is it currently impossible? Is the only way to root OC6 to downgrade back to NE3, root, and then follow your instructions to update to OC6 with root?
I'm guessing a root vulnerability hasn't been found for the Samsung 5.0 firmware yet, but I just wanted to check.
Also, I posted this in the other thread, but has anybody actually downgraded from OC6 to NE3 successfully? I don't want to give people wrong information.
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Correct, you will need to go back to NE3 then use towelroot before starting this process. And yes, the aboot qfuse counter determines whether or not you can downgrade. I checked it and it does allow for downgrading.
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Okay, I need some help here. I'm not quite understanding this:
1. Extract the I537_OC6_Stock_Rooted_Firmware.tar from the .rar and place it and the I537_OC6_Stock_Partitions.zip onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
Place what where? I used WinRAR to extract the file? What is the OC6 stock partition?
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If all of the above is beyond your level of understanding I strongly suggest you reconsider attempting to modify your phone.
muniz_ri said:
Correct, you will need to go back to NE3 then use towelroot before starting this process. And yes, the aboot qfuse counter determines whether or not you can downgrade. I checked it and it does allow for downgrading.
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Great thanks, one more question: Would it be possible to use something similar to W0lfdroids method of rooting? So on stock OC6, flash the NE3 kernel (since downgrading is possible), root with Towelroot, the flash back to the OC6 kernel. Just thinking about it I'm guessing it wouldn't work because you wouldn't be able to boot 5.0 with a 4.4.2 kernel, but I figured I'd ask.
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Great thanks, one more question: Would it be possible to use something similar to W0lfdroids method of rooting? So on stock OC6, flash the NE3 kernel (since downgrading is possible), root with Towelroot, the flash back to the OC6 kernel. Just thinking about it I'm guessing it wouldn't work because you wouldn't be able to boot 5.0 with a 4.4.2 kernel, but I figured I'd ask.
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Did not bother to try since it has not worked on any 5.0 release so far.
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Did not bother to try since it has not worked on any 5.0 release so far.
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Any chance I can implore you to try it since there will inevitably be a bunch of people already on the OC6 firmware asking how to root it and will get pissed when they find they have to wipe their phone? Or maybe you could just provide the stock OC6 kernel and I can convince @thisisapoorusernamechoice to give it a shot?
For what it's worth, just went through the process in post 1. Everything went fine, but after the Galaxy S4 boot screen, it goes black and stays. I can boot to download mode and stock recovery, so it's not a major issue, and likely something I did. I'll mess with it a bit more then Odin back to stock and start over.
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For what it's worth, just went through the process in post 1. Everything went fine, but after the Galaxy S4 boot screen, it goes black and stays. I can boot to download mode and stock recovery, so it's not a major issue, and likely something I did. I'll mess with it a bit more then Odin back to stock and start over.
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A couple questions:
What firmware were you coming from?
How long did you wait?
Did you have Xposed enabled?
I have a note 3, that I'd like to root and install a non Att OS.. it's no longer a covered phone..and I don't care about tripping knox.. Searching for Root and Note 3 and ATT find all kind of way to root and install safestrap.. is that the only way to custom rom this phone?
crysallis said:
I have a note 3, that I'd like to root and install a non Att OS.. it's no longer a covered phone..and I don't care about tripping knox.. Searching for Root and Note 3 and ATT find all kind of way to root and install safestrap.. is that the only way to custom rom this phone?
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What are you running right now Kitkat, Lollipop? If you are on N900AUCUCNC2, you can use Towel root https://towelroot.com/ or Kingo root http://www.kingoapp.com/ The only way to install custom rom is to have Safestrap install as the bootloader is locked.
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What are you running right now Kitkat, Lollipop? If you are on N900AUCUCNC2, you can use Towel root or Kingo root
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I'm not the OP, but I have the same question: I have a stock Note 3 with Lollipop (N900AUCUEOC1). I'd love to root it. Is there a step-by-step guide, or better yet a tap-and-go app to achieve root?
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I'm not the OP, but I have the same question: I have a stock Note 3 with Lollipop (N900AUCUEOC1). I'd love to root it. Is there a step-by-step guide, or better yet a tap-and-go app to achieve root?
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You can't root OC1, but you can use Odin to downgrade to NC2 and root it. Odin v.3.10.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613. Once you Odin back you can use Towel root or Kingo root (links are posted above your post). Then install Supersu https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en and run it, install Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en open and install it, then Safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216. (You should make a backup once Safestrap is installed before you flash any Roms). Once you're done you can pick a Rom for your Note 3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development Now you ever use Odin? http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odin-tutorial/ (The site only shows flashing the All-In-One file so you know). Use all 4 Odin files, N900AUCUCNC2 ODIN Files, BL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891602 AP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891890 CP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891603 CSC https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891604
Brilliant! I'm rooted on Lollipop, and loving my Note 3 all over again. Thanks for the easy-to-follow instructions, that made it a breeze!
lil differant way
To shorten the process, I downloaded Chainfires app called FlashFire, Then Downloaded full OC1 odin tar and Full N2 Odin tar. I flashed Note 3 back to N2 with pc odin, I then transferred OC1 to my sd card installed Flashfire and used flash Fire to do a complete flash to OC1 while choosing to inject everroot. Saved tons of time and in my mind a lot cleaner. I also have ROM PRO TOOL BOX and Chainfires CF-Bench after installing all the apps I wanted and setting up my personal settings on the phone all together, I installed BusyBox Pro and did a smart install, then rebooted and performed a benchmark. Then opened Rom Pro Tool box and went to cpu and then the benchmark it recognized the benchmark from chainfires cf-bench app so I choose it and also clicked apply at boot. Rebooted and this Note is fast as light and reliable. FlashFire will make back ups for you if your worried about recovery and always a good Idea to have Helium and or Titanium to make a nandriod and a completed setup back up to store on your pc and cloud just in case. :fingers-crossed:
Does anyone know if Rooting directly from OC1 without a wipe is being worked on? :fingers-crossed: or should I just stop whining and just do one of the above options? :victory:
debugrr said:
Does anyone know if Rooting directly from OC1 without a wipe is being worked on? :fingers-crossed: or should I just stop whining and just do one of the above options? :victory:
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Do from post #4
Help! Stuck on AT&T load screen after Odin
Followed post 4 instructions, but after Odin (which said PASS!), phone is now stuck on white boot screen with AT&T logo. Checked md5, everything checks out. What do you think went wrong?
camkatastrophe said:
Followed post 4 instructions, but after Odin (which said PASS!), phone is now stuck on white boot screen with AT&T logo. Checked md5, everything checks out. What do you think went wrong?
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What was you running before, Lollipop? If you was, you need to do all four files not the All-In-One to change your boot loader back to NC2.
so much simpler
Thanks for making this simpler! If all goes well then you will be donated to good sir! now if you could just get someone on my at&t s5 active!
dwillimon said:
now if you could just get someone on my at&t s5 active!
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I have a s5active and just love the hell out of it. I'm still kinda green with the rooting but have done several successful roots, but development is way out of my wheelhouse. Unfortunately I haven't found a developer that had been working on the active. I'm still looking though. Thanks for doing the outstanding organization you did for the note 3. I'm going to be doing it as soon as the laptop comes back from the shop. My wife will like fire cat I think. I just found the thread I needed for my active lol only one rim but better than nothing.
Hey all, I've been away since the Skyrocket days. For ODIN, what state does the phone need to be in. I have USB debugging Enabled, but the ODIN says Failed. I downloaded all 4 files. Nevermind, had to put the phone in download mode.
i used KingoRoot to "root" it said it was sucessful, but when i try SuperSU it said "SuperSu Binary needs to be updated. Continue"? when i click continue, i click on normal and it says "Installing, please wait" then it returns failed.. SuperSu binary is not updating what is the fix for this?
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i used KingoRoot to "root" it said it was sucessful, but when i try SuperSU it said "SuperSu Binary needs to be updated. Continue"? when i click continue, i click on normal and it says "Installing, please wait" then it returns failed.. SuperSu binary is not updating what is the fix for this?
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I would install Root Checker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en to see if your root is properly installed. You might have to use KingoRoot again. I usually stick with Towelroot.
i tried superuser and that said it might not have installed properly. I tried flashing the ODIN files again and now it says failed. I think i've bricked my phone and now im really frustrated
Kid27085 said:
i tried superuser and that said it might not have installed properly. I tried flashing the ODIN files again and now it says failed. I think i've bricked my phone and now im really frustrated
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Can you get into download mode?
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Can you get into download mode?
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ok i have just gotten mad and constantly click on the start button in ODIN until it seemed to have worked. Well.. glad to say, my phone is up and running with 4.4.2 , rooted with TowelRoot, Installed SuperSu and installed BusyBox... now to find a cool rom to run it on. Thanks for all the help guys.
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You can't root OC1, but you can use Odin to downgrade to NC2 and root it. Odin v.3.10.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613. Once you Odin back you can use Towel root or Kingo root (links are posted above your post). Then install Supersu https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en and run it, install Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en open and install it, then Safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216. (You should make a backup once Safestrap is installed before you flash any Roms). Once you're done you can pick a Rom for your Note 3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development Now you ever use Odin? http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odin-tutorial/ (The site only shows flashing the All-In-One file so you know). Use all 4 Odin files, N900AUCUCNC2 ODIN Files, BL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891602 AP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891890 CP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891603 CSC https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891604
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Thanks for this.
My note 3 is on OC2 and running Android 5.0.
Does this instruction work for my phone?
Thanks
I try to check for new updates and it says I am current, I tried Kies as well. I would like to root but I installed the towelroot apk and it says it isnt supported. What can I do?
londonandlawson said:
I try to check for new updates and it says I am current, I tried Kies as well. I would like to root but I installed the towelroot apk and it says it isnt supported. What can I do?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3149146
This is for G900a download the nce downgrade in the notes section step 4 then use towel root
After that I can then load a custom recovery and rom?
hi,
I would love to root my sm-g800f.
Which guide should I follow?
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What ROM? You can try flashing the correct CF Auto Root for your phone model and Android version using Odin if it using the latest Lollipop.
lfom said:
What ROM? You can try flashing the correct CF Auto Root for your phone model and Android version using Odin if it using the latest Lollipop.
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I have to look, so, for 'CF Auto Root' for G800FXXU1BPC3 Lollipop MR1 and
Odin.
Odin goes on PC and
CF Auto Root goes on device.
Am I right?
Both files go on PC, you used Odin to flash CF Auto Root into mobile. Seek for the files in the official page:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
There are many videos on YouTube about it as most Samsung phones are rooted this way. Just make sure you use the correct file for your phone (G800F).
Backup everything you can first in case something goes wrong you may need to wipe mobile data and reflash stock ROM.
The other option is to use Odin to flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire. First, TWRP goes on PC then SuperSU Zip on phone, that you flash using TWRP. I am sure there are tutorials here about it, just pick TWRP for G800F, SuperSU is universal but some version may be needed according to your Android version. Can't help more because I have G800H and not rooted as Marshmallow was released for it and it has all I need. Good luck.
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Both files go on PC, you used Odin to flash CF Auto Root into mobile. Seek for the files in the official page:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
There are many videos on YouTube about it as most Samsung phones are rooted this way. Just make sure you use the correct file for your phone (G800F).
Backup everything you can first in case something goes wrong you may need to wipe mobile data and reflash stock ROM.
The other option is to use Odin to flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire. First, TWRP goes on PC then SuperSU Zip on phone, that you flash using TWRP. I am sure there are tutorials here about it, just pick TWRP for G800F, SuperSU is universal but some version may be needed according to your Android version. Can't help more because I have G800H and not rooted as Marshmallow was released for it and it has all I need. Good luck.
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first way, I think, should be more simple.
How silly, I would root to change fonts on device.
And of course to free space, delete junkie and have control of my device.
Marshmallow is going to make me regret rooting?
You can change fonts using atock, no root needed. Also use Debloater to disable junk, no root needed either.
You can't use OTA to upgrade to MM when it arrives as it usually won't install or bootloops, so you will need to flash MM to go back to stock and upgrade then root again. Flashfire from Chainfire would be able to install OTAKU and keep root, but support to S5 mini is unkonwm, and no reports of success as far as I know.
Last but not least, flashing anything other than stock ROM through Odin will trip a Knox security counter and you'll lose warranty.
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You can change fonts using atock, no root needed. Also use Debloater to disable junk, no root needed either.
You can't use OTA to upgrade to MM when it arrives as it usually won't install or bootloops, so you will need to flash MM to go back to stock and upgrade then root again. Flashfire from Chainfire would be able to install OTAKU and keep root, but support to S5 mini is unkonwm, and no reports of success as far as I know.
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I don' t uderstand.
I'm stock. If I'll root I'll not be anymore stock.
If I don't root, will MM arrive OTA?
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Last but not least, flashing anything other than stock ROM through Odin will trip a Knox security counter and you'll lose warranty.
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I know
dezuha said:
I don' t uderstand.
I'm stock. If I'll root I'll not be anymore stock.
If I don't root, will MM arrive OTA?
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Yes, when it's available for your phone model, as long as you're stock. Sorry, wasn't clear before.
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Yes, when it's available for your phone model, as long as you're stock. Sorry, wasn't clear before.
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you are joking!
You are very nice in answering to my questions.
''fonts using atock'', I think I can't.
I can only use payment monotype fonts
dezuha said:
you are joking!
You are very nice in answering to my questions.
''fonts using atock'', I think I can't.
I can only use payment monotype fonts
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This is using stock MM on my G800H, I don't remember on Lollipop but I'm almost sure there was a similar option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/guide-easiest-method-root-g800h-t3340949
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/sm-g800f-rooting-guide-t3164859
I have found these two guides.
Which one do I have to follow?
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This is using stock MM on my G800H, I don't remember on Lollipop but I'm almost sure there was a similar option:
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I have those 5 ones.
But I would like other fonts.