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Am attempting to root my new n7 using:
Nexus-7-root-toolkit-v.1.1
iiuc as I have not put anything on there I don't need to unlock the bootloader. So I proceeded directly to installing the drivers.
I got a message saying that I had an existing Android driver installed (I assume for my sgs2) and a 'hit yes to reinstall, no to keep' message, which is a bit ambiguous. YES seems to lead to further activity. Enabled usb debugging, replugged the n7 and never saw any more activity, wizard or reboot. Hitting OK goes to phone not detected rc=103. Driver appears to uninstall from here.
Not a clue what I'm meant to do from this point, and suggestions welcome.
Ian
I chose yes (to reinstall driver).
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I chose yes (to reinstall driver).
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I tried that too, but it lead to the 103.
Don't know how to proceed from here.
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I'm confused. The Nexus Root Toolkit is v1.5 (not 1.1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Are you actually using the one click root tool (v1.1)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919
Either way, watch the youtube videos linked on the first post in each thread. It'll help to clarify things.
You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root.
Manually install them, follow the cyanogenmod guide on installing adb drivers.
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IanWorthington said:
Am attempting to root my new n7 using:
Nexus-7-root-toolkit-v.1.1
iiuc as I have not put anything on there I don't need to unlock the bootloader. So I proceeded directly to installing the drivers.
I got a message saying that I had an existing Android driver installed (I assume for my sgs2) and a 'hit yes to reinstall, no to keep' message, which is a bit ambiguous. YES seems to lead to further activity. Enabled usb debugging, replugged the n7 and never saw any more activity, wizard or reboot. Hitting OK goes to phone not detected rc=103. Driver appears to uninstall from here.
Not a clue what I'm meant to do from this point, and suggestions welcome.
Ian
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first off download the newest root toolkit from wugfresh 1.52
then if u have problem with the drivers with the toolkit, then stop the toolkit and install pda net on ur pc and it will install the drivers for u! then try unlocking and rooting and it should be alot easier. The only problem i had was with the drivers.
ikeny said:
I'm confused. The Nexus Root Toolkit is v1.5 (not 1.1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Are you actually using the one click root tool (v1.1)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919
Either way, watch the youtube videos linked on the first post in each thread. It'll help to clarify things.
You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root.
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It *is* the one click tool, yes. I'l check out the videos, thanks. The text says the boot loader unlocking was optional, but I'll install the SDK and try that, thanks.
i
IanWorthington said:
It *is* the one click tool, yes. I'l check out the videos, thanks. The text says the boot loader unlocking was optional, but I'll install the SDK and try that, thanks.
i
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It's only optional for those that already unlocked their boot loader previously.
In you case, you have to do it since yours is locked at the moment.
Needed to change the USB mode then the driver install and rooting worked fine. Wasn't obvious to me at least!
Many thanks.
Ian
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It's only optional for those that already unlocked their boot loader previously.
In you case, you have to do it since yours is locked at the moment.
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Didn't have to unlock prior to rooting, the one click process did that for me.
i
I see Chainfire uploaded the nexus 6 flashable image today to root the nexus. Found it here. http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
With that being said this is my first nexus device I have always been on the note series. Could someone give me step by step instuctions on how too root the nexus 6 and how to unroot it? Bring it back to 1000% stock? THANKS!
Well since you already found autoroot. All you really need to do is download the zip and execute the files corresponding to your Operating System. Everything is included in there, it will simply unlock your bootloader and then root your phone.
100% Stock... https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images -- download shamu and do the same thing there.
Unroot.. just remove SuperSU and its binaries.
zephiK said:
Well since you already found autoroot. All you really need to do is download the zip and execute the files corresponding to your Operating System. Everything is included in there, it will simply unlock your bootloader and then root your phone.
100% Stock... https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images -- download shamu and do the same thing there.
Unroot.. just remove SuperSU and its binaries.
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Wow dude! This is super easy compared to smasungs note using ondon. Worrying about knox flags ect ect. Samsung im done! Hello Nexus =D
How do I lock the bootloader again tho and go back to stock one? Chainfire's file unlocked it but how do you relock it?
cwwjr1681 said:
Wow dude! This is super easy compared to smasungs note using ondon. Worrying about knox flags ect ect. Samsung im done! Hello Nexus =D
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Thats the joy of devices with a unlockable bootloader. The process is fairly simple and easy to do Toolkits aren't present at this time, but its very easy to do without toolkits that I encourage people to manually root their N6 as it isn't a long process when compared to other phones such as Samsung.
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Thats the joy of devices with a unlockable bootloader. The process is fairly simple and easy to do Toolkits aren't present at this time, but its very easy to do without toolkits that I encourage people to manually root their N6 as it isn't a long process when compared to other phones such as Samsung.
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Just so I make sure I am on par here. Bricking devices are never fun.. What do I need to do step by step to root my nexus 6 using the file from Chainfire I downloaded?
Next what do I need to do step by step to relock my bootloader and go back to 100% stock now that I know where to get the stock image?
Am I going to need to install the android SDK? Or can I do this all from within windows? if I need the kit so do I just follow this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEof4Rnh4oM&hd=1
Thanks in advance
cwwjr1681 said:
Just so I make sure I am on par here. Bricking devices are never fun.. What do I need to do step by step to root my nexus 6 using the file from Chainfire I downloaded?
Next what do I need to do step by step to relock my bootloader and go back to 100% stock now that I know where to get the stock image?
Am I going to need to install the android SDK? Or can I do this all from within windows? if I need the kit so do I just follow this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEof4Rnh4oM&hd=1
Thanks in advance
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You don't need a step-by-step.. if you're using Windows, double click the file that says windows then a window will pop up and do all the work for you.
If you want to relock your bootloader, simply just type fastboot oem lock. Please google search this stuff, even though its not Nexus 6 specific. The Nexus 5 or 4 or Galaxy Nexus threads will show you how to relock your bootloader as they're the same in terms of bootloader unlocking/locking.
Stock image.... I already linked you that.
Android fastboot etc are already included in the Auto Root zip.
Please don't overthink this, its fairly easy to do
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You don't need a step-by-step.. if you're using Windows, double click the file that says windows then a window will pop up and do all the work for you.
If you want to relock your bootloader, simply just type fastboot oem lock. Please google search this stuff, even though its not Nexus 6 specific. The Nexus 5 or 4 or Galaxy Nexus threads will show you how to relock your bootloader as they're the same in terms of bootloader unlocking/locking.
Stock image.... I already linked you that.
Android fastboot etc are already included in the Auto Root zip.
Please don't overthink this, its fairly easy to do
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Thank you! So I guess I will need the android SDK installed to go back to stock and lock the bootloader but not to root the device. TY
cwwjr1681 said:
Thank you! So I guess I will need the android SDK installed to go back to stock and lock the bootloader but not to root the device. TY
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It could be possible you can execute the commands in the folder that consist of fastboot.exe. I wouldn't see why not assuming you have the drivers and whatnot installed.
There honestly is no point in relocking the bootloader though, just leave it unlocked. Having the bootloader locked causes too many problems if you decide to root again. Only point in relocking the bootloader is for warranty purposes.
zephiK said:
Thats the joy of devices with a unlockable bootloader. The process is fairly simple and easy to do Toolkits aren't present at this time, but its very easy to do without toolkits that I encourage people to manually root their N6 as it isn't a long process when compared to other phones such as Samsung.
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Just heard that Wugfresh has updated his popular tool kit to include Nexus 6.
wtherrell said:
Just heard that Wugfresh has updated his popular tool kit to include Nexus 6.
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I don't endorse using toolkits. Its already easy to do without one plus by using a toolkit you don't learn the skills of using adb/fastboot which is very important. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/dangers-tool-kits-one-click-root-t1469909 for full details.
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I don't endorse using toolkits. Its already easy to do without one plus by using a toolkit you don't learn the skills of using adb/fastboot which is very important. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/dangers-tool-kits-one-click-root-t1469909 for full details.
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I started with a toolkit. Worked fine. Then my natural curiosity led me to learn adb/fast boot, which I prefer. For some, however, a good tool kit is a godsend. You probably still use ms Dos, python scripts, etc. for some things as do I. For a beginner, though, it can help to show them the awesomeness of Android with the freedom of an unlocked bootloader. Then the serious ones will likely stick around and gravitate to finding out how it all works.
I never rooted my N5 or even unlocked the bootloader, first Android that I never Rooted! It's been over a year since I've done any type of root so I feel like I've never done it! So please excuse my noobness in this but....
When I get my phone in hand, is this the very first thing I should do before even setting anythign up??
Instructions:
Step 1: Download the CF-Auto-Root zip file and extract the contents to a folder. We prefer placing these files on the desktop for easier access.
Step 2: Power off your Nexus 6, and boot the device into bootloader mode. To do so, hold down the Volume Down button and the Power button.
Step 3: Once you see the “Restart bootloader” message on the phone, let go of the keys and tap “Restart bootloader” to enter bootloader mode.
Step 4: Plug in the Nexus 6 to the PC or Mac and navigate to the location of the extracted contents.
Step 5: Now we need to run the automated root script.
For Windows:
Simply run the “root-windows.bat” file.
Jeimygirl said:
I never rooted my N5 or even unlocked the bootloader, first Android that I never Rooted! It's been over a year since I've done any type of root so I feel like I've never done it! So please excuse my noobness in this but....
When I get my phone in hand, is this the very first thing I should do before even setting anythign up??
Instructions:
Step 1: Download the CF-Auto-Root zip file and extract the contents to a folder. We prefer placing these files on the desktop for easier access.
Step 2: Power off your Nexus 6, and boot the device into bootloader mode. To do so, hold down the Volume Down button and the Power button.
Step 3: Once you see the “Restart bootloader” message on the phone, let go of the keys and tap “Restart bootloader” to enter bootloader mode.
Step 4: Plug in the Nexus 6 to the PC or Mac and navigate to the location of the extracted contents.
Step 5: Now we need to run the automated root script.
For Windows:
Simply run the “root-windows.bat” file.
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Your steps are correct. However, when you Power on the phone with volume down + power there is no need to go to restart bootloader because you'll already be in bootloader mode.
For me, I did those same steps as you but I also had to install the USB drivers while in fastboot because auto root wasn't detecting my phone in bootloader mode.
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zephiK said:
Your steps are correct. However, when you Power on the phone with volume down + power there is no need to go to restart bootloader because you'll already be in bootloader mode.
For me, I did those same steps as you but I also had to install the USB drivers while in fastboot because auto root wasn't detecting my phone in bootloader mode.
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OK I have unlocked. Anything else I should do for now? Or am I good to start setting up my phone?
Jeimygirl said:
OK I have unlocked. Anything else I should do for now? Or am I good to start setting up my phone?
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You're good, you can root your phone and all that jazz if you wish to do so.
Do we know if unlocking root etc trips any sort of counter? I know moto had counters in the past, but I'm coming from verizon's screw you samsung knox bull****, so you understand why I ask.
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Do we know if unlocking root etc trips any sort of counter? I know moto had counters in the past, but I'm coming from verizon's screw you samsung knox bull****, so you understand why I ask.
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No counters, the device is developed to have people tinker with their devices.
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No counters, the device is developed to have people tinker with their devices.
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Didn't the Nexus 5 have a tamper flag??
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...factory-restore-werkseinstellung-tampered.png
That shows what I am talking about. I would think this device would be no different.
joderme said:
Didn't the Nexus 5 have a tamper flag??
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...factory-restore-werkseinstellung-tampered.png
That shows what I am talking about. I would think this device would be no different.
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Correct, the N5 has one but it can be reset, with the 6, it also has a counter but we don't know yet if it can be reset.
I just got a n6 today, and its running on 5.1.1. The marshmallow update came a long time ago so i thought it would update, but it showed that phone is up to date. Why is this so and how do i update?
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I just got a n6 today, and its running on 5.1.1. The marshmallow update came a long time ago so i thought it would update, but it showed that phone is up to date. Why is this so and how do i update?
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First of all congrats on the new phone. I'm on AT&T and updates came too slow for me. I chose to flash a system image to get upgraded to marshmallow and now we can download ota's directly from Google to keep up to date. Cutting out the need to wait for our updates to be made available from the carriers. Edit: to be clear you have to flash the ota's as well.
I believe others have removed sim card to try to get ota via wifi. I think. Anyway good luck.
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If you just got it today, good! Don't waste your time setting it up. Remove your SIM card and download the newest factory image "MOB30I" from here for the Nexus 6 (Shamu)
Just follow the instructions and you will be on the latest software. Then you should get OTA's normally from here on out. If you do it the Google recommended way it will wipe the phone so that's why I said don't set it up. If you already set it up it's going to be harder but you can manually flash the radio, bootloader, boot (kernel), and system with retaining your data but it's more hassle than it's worth.
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If you just got it today, good! Don't waste your time setting it up. Remove your SIM card and download the newest factory image "MOB30I" from here for the Nexus 6 (Shamu)
Just follow the instructions and you will be on the latest software. Then you should get OTA's normally from here on out. If you do it the Google recommended way it will wipe the phone so that's why I said don't set it up. If you already set it up it's going to be harder but you can manually flash the radio, bootloader, boot (kernel), and system with retaining your data but it's more hassle than it's worth.
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Thank you for your help, Im trying to flash it as it says on the website, but my device is not recognized after I type adb reboot bootloader. The phone shows up in adb devices but not in fastboot.
entermetallica said:
Thank you for your help, Im trying to flash it as it says on the website, but my device is not recognized after I type adb reboot bootloader. The phone shows up in adb devices but not in fastboot.
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Assuming you're using Windows, if you look in device manager do you see anything either with a red x or yellow exclamation mark? If so you are missing the driver. This thread has the driver zip and briefly explains how to install it via device manager. Once you get the driver installed it should work fine.
And I can't remember if you need to or not to flash the stock images, but you might need to unlock your bootloader. Tap the build number a bunch of times and you will have access to developer options, and there you might need to check "Allow OEM unlocking" or something like that. Again I'm not 100% sure if that's necessary or not. I've ran my bootloader unlocked since day 1 and haven't looked back.
The bootloader does need to be unlocked to flash anything at all, except for a Google-signed OTA image.
Thanks for the help, ive done it. I had to boot into fastboot, and then install drivers from device manager
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I rooted my device with magisk but I wanted to undo the root and return as it was before, I would like to know if there is any method to return the factory bootloader? I already locked the bootloader but at each restart it appears a message
"Your device has loaded a diferent operating system. Visit this link on another device. motorola.com/unlockbootloader" After this boot message the system starts normally, but I want a solution to remove this warning from the boot.
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I rooted my device with magisk but I wanted to undo the root and return as it was before, I would like to know if there is any method to return the factory bootloader? I already locked the bootloader but at each restart it appears a message
"Your device has loaded a diferent operating system. Visit this link on another device. motorola.com/unlockbootloader" After this boot message the system starts normally, but I want a solution to remove this warning from the boot.
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After unlocking, you can never remove that message ever again. You can only hide it by editing boot.img.
mrsiri said:
After unlocking, you can never remove that message ever again. You can only hide it by editing boot.img.
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How i do this?
bilabongsurf said:
How i do this?
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Custom Logo.bin(s) for all Moto G7- get rid of root warning screens hide "bad key"
Custom Logo.bin(s) for all Moto G7- get rid of root warning screens hide "bad key" Neither of these logo.bins are going to shorten the 5 second wait Motorala puts on a unlocked. Rooted phone. That is only going to happen with a custom ROM...
forum.xda-developers.com
I remember doing this to my own Logo.bin but I don't remember the name of the program. Anyway this should work fine as long as you pick the right model, which I'm assuming is G7 Plus. Do this at your own risk. What it basically does is put the logo motorola you see when you start phone the moment the warning shows up. This means it hides the warning, not get rid of it. It's a cosmetic solution.
I posted twice same stuff
Hi All. First post so please be gentle.
After searching and googlingfor a long time, i have tried a few ways to root my S20 FE (4G).
I have tried KingRoot, no success.
I have tried going down the flashing route, but I am greeted with 'Only official can be flashed (recovery) and (vbmeta) - i have tried flashing the vbmeta disabled.... I also tried using Magisk to create a modified AL file and then flashing it back, but that gave the same result as above.
I have unlocked the bootloader, made a mess first time, so flashed back to stock. Re-locked and unlocked bootloader again.
I'm hoping there is a simple thing that I have got wrong, or forgotten to do etc.
Searches of google for the error message about official firmware etc. turned up a few results, but they all seemed to be flashing other stuff, which it seems i cannot do.
Any ideas?
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Hi All. First post so please be gentle.
After searching and googlingfor a long time, i have tried a few ways to root my S20 FE (4G).
I have tried KingRoot, no success.
I have tried going down the flashing route, but I am greeted with 'Only official can be flashed (recovery) and (vbmeta) - i have tried flashing the vbmeta disabled.... I also tried using Magisk to create a modified AL file and then flashing it back, but that gave the same result as above.
I have unlocked the bootloader, made a mess first time, so flashed back to stock. Re-locked and unlocked bootloader again.
I'm hoping there is a simple thing that I have got wrong, or forgotten to do etc.
Searches of google for the error message about official firmware etc. turned up a few results, but they all seemed to be flashing other stuff, which it seems i cannot do.
Any ideas?
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Here is a guide: https://www.naldotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-magisk/
tonyboy_23 said:
Hi All. First post so please be gentle.
After searching and googlingfor a long time, i have tried a few ways to root my S20 FE (4G).
I have tried KingRoot, no success.
I have tried going down the flashing route, but I am greeted with 'Only official can be flashed (recovery) and (vbmeta) - i have tried flashing the vbmeta disabled.... I also tried using Magisk to create a modified AL file and then flashing it back, but that gave the same result as above.
I have unlocked the bootloader, made a mess first time, so flashed back to stock. Re-locked and unlocked bootloader again.
I'm hoping there is a simple thing that I have got wrong, or forgotten to do etc.
Searches of google for the error message about official firmware etc. turned up a few results, but they all seemed to be flashing other stuff, which it seems i cannot do.
Any ideas?
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there is only one method that is going to work for you, that method is linked above.
the problem with instructions can be when you don't know what they mean and the way they're written assumes you should.
there are many steps and they are all crucial (like unlocking the bootloader first).
if you don't understand what something means paste it here and ask, people will help you.
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Here is a guide: https://www.naldotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-magisk/
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Thank you. I have followed the guide to the letter. My screen (in dl mode) is showing OEM bootloader thingy lock is OFF... but I am still getting the 'only official...' error message when trying to flash the boot tar file made in the guide
3mel said:
there is only one method that is going to work for you, that method is linked above.
the problem with instructions can be when you don't know what they mean and the way they're written assumes you should.
there are many steps and they are all crucial (like unlocking the bootloader first).
if you don't understand what something means paste it here and ask, people will help you.
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Thank you. I feel i understood what I was supposed to do in each step, but i still get the only official... message. The lock is showing as 'OFF' on the DL screen, but it still blocks me.
tonyboy_23 said:
Thank you. I feel i understood what I was supposed to do in each step, but i still get the only official... message. The lock is showing as 'OFF' on the DL screen, but it still blocks me.
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The switch in developer mode MUST be like this (picture), otherwise you cannot flash or root custom roms, custom kernels, etc.
I've read that sometimes you have to wait a few days for it to show up as unlocked finally. also you can't lock a brand new phone instantly, you've got use it a few days too.
bininga59 said:
Here is a guide: https://www.naldotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-magisk/
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this guide is for SM-G780F, the model is SM-G780G, the guide is for exynos version, i have the snapdragon version but without 5g(SM-G780G), since the chipset is different, i cant see how it works
leokratos17 said:
this guide is for SM-G780F, the model is SM-G780G, the guide is for exynos version, i have the snapdragon version but without 5g(SM-G780G), since the chipset is different, i cant see how it works
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rooting is pretty universal at the moment barring a couple OEM specifics. pretty much all Samsung phones root the same way.
thanks you guys, i was able to root, first time the device booted, i got bootloop, but i reseted to factory and boom, rooted and working flawless
leokratos17 said:
thanks you guys, i was able to root, first time the device booted, i got bootloop, but i reseted to factory and boom, rooted and working flawless
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I have the same version, sm g 780g without the 5g (Brazilian version) can you help me to root?
leokratos17 said:
thanks you guys, i was able to root, first time the device booted, i got bootloop, but i reseted to factory and boom, rooted and working flawless
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I also have this s20fe G780G 4g model I'm from Brazil, make a Tutorial help and...
The "OEM unlock" option I missed first but suddenly, after updates of the pre-installed apps and reboots, I got it.
I haven't tried to root as far and directly on front of my vacation.
Hit a wall trying to unlock BL, enabled in dev options and adb into DL mode but LONG PRESS VOL UP is not working! So there is no way to actually unlock BL!??!!?
WTF?