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need some assistance on mi i537 s4 active.

Hi to everyone and thanks for taking your time to read and help me out. Well I have the s4 active i537 and my firmware is ML3 4.2.2 and I keep seeing ppl go to 4.4.2 stock but none say there for my type of firmware or how to go about updating it. Some say it works just fine others say it dont let them do certaine things... I have mobile odin on my phone and im obviously rooted so any help on this topic will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance...

based on previous threads in the Q and A subforum, one can install *stock* 4.3 image *ML2* using Odin, update via wiFi to 4.4 and root using https://towelroot.com/

JaimeMC said:
Hi to everyone and thanks for taking your time to read and help me out. Well I have the s4 active i537 and my firmware is ML3 4.2.2 and I keep seeing ppl go to 4.4.2 stock but none say there for my type of firmware or how to go about updating it. Some say it works just fine others say it dont let them do certaine things... I have mobile odin on my phone and im obviously rooted so any help on this topic will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance...
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Do you have an AT&T i537, or was it purchased from a different carrier?

Devo7v said:
Do you have an AT&T i537, or was it purchased from a different carrier?
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just to add another possibility but it may also have been a non-carrier purchase from phone store, unlocked device from any number of online vendors ... as in my two i537 devices from such a source, not purchased from any carrier, in case it matters.

The phone is from att but is being used on another carrier.

JaimeMC said:
The phone is from att but is being used on another carrier.
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What version of firmware do you have, because ML3 is not an AT&T firmware?

Devo7v said:
What version of firmware do you have, because ML3 is not an AT&T firmware?
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Sorry its MF3 not ml3...

JaimeMC said:
Sorry its MF3 not ml3...
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All you need to do is flash the ML2 Odin package and then flash the NE3 OTA after that and you'll be on 4.4.2. It should only take about an hour.

Devo7v said:
All you need to do is flash the ML2 Odin package and then flash the NE3 OTA after that and you'll be on 4.4.2. It should only take about an hour.
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I kniw this asking too much but any chance to both links for the 4.3 and the 4.4.2 for this phone its just to make sure I dont do the wrong ones

JaimeMC said:
I kniw this asking too much but any chance to both links for the 4.3 and the 4.4.2 for this phone its just to make sure I dont do the wrong ones
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All the links you need are in the i537 Firmware Thread.

Thanks a bunch I finally got my i537 on 4.4.2 also got it rooted. Possible safestrap? And any way for me to run a costume rom? I read somewhere that there's a way to load a costume kernel after it has read the stock one 1st so I'm guessing it would alow to use any costume rim but I don't know if it works the way I think it does.

JaimeMC said:
Thanks a bunch I finally got my i537 on 4.4.2 also got it rooted. Possible safestrap? And any way for me to run a costume rom? I read somewhere that there's a way to load a costume kernel after it has read the stock one 1st so I'm guessing it would alow to use any costume rim but I don't know if it works the way I think it does.
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Please read the SafeStrap thread.

Devo7v said:
Please read the SafeStrap thread.
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I have but the only roms that can be used are tw and I want a is roms.

JaimeMC said:
I have but the only roms that can be used are tw and I want a is roms.
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Then you're going to need to buy a different phone.

[rom] miui v5 4.4.2 4.8.11 g900f&g9008v

Hello guys.
I have found this rom online, so im not the developer.
I can't boot this rom on my G900F so im sharing with our comunity, i had come from Omega v9.2 Rom.
Here is some info about this version:
Fit for Samsung G900F interface
Firmware Size 742MB
Android version Android 4.4.2
Release Date 2014-10-07
firmware source Ry09iu
Here is the link for a fast download: https://mega.co.nz/#F!0UUChZaA!FmvlGJgIoVN4hmc8HoCLxA
Source: http://www.cnanzhi.com/romdetail/4808
I hope someone more experienced in this can give us some tips on how to put this working.

Miui for S5 would be cool .

leondestiny said:
Miui for S5 would be cool .
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This miui its for S5, the problem is that get stuck on bootloader.

P4k1t0 said:
This miui its for S5, the problem is that get stuck on bootloader.
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did you try flashing this file after you flashed the ROM linke below its the supposed boot file
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hqxf26K

leondestiny said:
did you try flashing this file after you flashed the ROM linke below its the supposed boot file
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hqxf26K
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Yes yes i have tried the boot zip, but nothing.

P4k1t0 said:
Yes yes i have tried the boot zip, but nothing.
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dude man wait up abit your problem isnt a big one i am sure you will be able to get it to boot , wait for someone smart to look into it
because it is probably easy to boot wait up for more replies sorry couldnt be of much help cheers for now mate and happy flashing

leondestiny said:
dude man wait up abit your problem isnt a big one i am sure you will be able to get it to boot , wait for someone smart to look into it
because it is probably easy to boot wait up for more replies sorry couldnt be of much help cheers for now mate and happy flashing
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Yes yes, should be a easy stuff, lets wait

Wait.. I think I may know of someone who can help us. Let me contact him and see if he's knowledgable on this issue.

royhanks3 said:
Wait.. I think I may know of someone who can help us. Let me contact him and see if he's knowledgable on this issue.
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That would be great

P4k1t0 said:
That would be great
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Checksum on the mega download is different from the one on the original baidu download link.
Trying now with the rom downloaded from baidu, i'll report later if it worked

Flashed ANE2 bootloader and modem with odin, installed rom from TWRP but still not booting. This is as far as i get .

Yes thats the problem, i have sent a PM to Ry09iu with no reply
I dont know how the chinese's put to boot, or if they have ever boot it once.

Damn, I wonder what the hell they did to even get it to boot for them...

royhanks3 said:
Damn, I wonder what the hell they did to even get it to boot for them...
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I got no idea when i had it posted ive tried multi things never could get boot so i assume there something else wrong and gave up on it

Sorry if it sounds stupid...but perhaps it is in chinese galaxy s5 firmware? Idk if that is possible...but maybe?

adj998 said:
Sorry if it sounds stupid...but perhaps it is in chinese galaxy s5 firmware? Idk if that is possible...but maybe?
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I would say I agree but all s5 roms work on all s5 devices as long as they're not for the "s5 active". That means they work on all carrier models except for Verizon because they completely locked their bootloader. In theory, we should be able to flash the rom without any issues but that's looking like it's not going to happen unless we get a skilled Dev in here to help.

royhanks3 said:
I would say I agree but all s5 roms work on all s5 devices as long as they're not for the "s5 active". That means they work on all carrier models except for Verizon because they completely locked their bootloader. In theory, we should be able to flash the rom without any issues but that's looking like it's not going to happen unless we get a skilled Dev in here to help.
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Its a lot to ask on someone but maybe if someone is willing to odin the hong kong(i think thats the region or place that this miui was created) firmware with the regions bootloader and firmware then flash the miui rom to see if that does anything? This wqs created i think back in march or april on the forum this rom was posted in so maybe they have something we dont? Because if i remember correctly the asia galaxy s5 differs fr ours as far as firmware and modem goes because i have had issues booting certain cm11 roms with the wrong firmware/modem. Just trying to offer any help but again i do not have a computer and am worried to flash other firmware that may hard brick my device :/ sorry...

adj998 said:
Its a lot to ask on someone but maybe if someone is willing to odin the hong kong(i think thats the region or place that this miui was created) firmware with the regions bootloader and firmware then flash the miui rom to see if that does anything? This wqs created i think back in march or april on the forum this rom was posted in so maybe they have something we dont? Because if i remember correctly the asia galaxy s5 differs fr ours as far as firmware and modem goes because i have had issues booting certain cm11 roms with the wrong firmware/modem. Just trying to offer any help but again i do not have a computer and am worried to flash other firmware that may hard brick my device :/ sorry...
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Yes good idea, I'll try this later this evening if i find the time. If not I will do it in the coming week.

Don't let this forum die like the others before it lol.

Yes guys, pls make this rom work

Verizon Nexus 6

I am thinking about getting the nexus 6 this week. I have looked around this thread and have some questions.
1. Is the bootloader for the Verizon nexus 6 unlockable? (If so, please add a tutorial link)
2. Does Xposed installer work with this device?
Thanks

xdnax said:
I am thinking about getting the nexus 6 this week. I have looked around this thread and have some questions.
1. Is the bootloader for the Verizon nexus 6 unlockable? (If so, please add a tutorial link)
2. Does Xposed installer work with this device?
Thanks
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1. Yes, the same way as every other Nexus device, so just read the stickied guides at the top of this section.
2. Yes and no. It works on 5.0.x but not on 5.1.x, which is what your device came preloaded with. I'm not sure what parts of your firmware can/can't be downgraded if you really want to roll back to 5.0.x to use Xposed, so maybe someone else will chime in with those specifics.

joshm.1219 said:
1. Yes, the same way as every other Nexus device, so just read the stickied guides at the top of this section.
2. Yes and no. It works on 5.0.x but not on 5.1.x, which is what your device came preloaded with. I'm not sure what parts of your firmware can/can't be downgraded if you really want to roll back to 5.0.x to use Xposed, so maybe someone else will chime in with those specifics.
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I certainly would like to roll back to get Xposed. Also what roms do you recommend for this device? And could you link how to root/install custom recovery? Thanks!

xdnax said:
I certainly would like to roll back to get Xposed. Also what roms do you recommend for this device? And could you link how to root/install custom recovery? Thanks!
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As @joshm.1219 said, read the sticky roll up thread at the top of this forum. All the answers you're looking for are within that thread. :good:

Evolution_Freak said:
As @joshm.1219 said, read the sticky roll up thread at the top of this forum. All the answers you're looking for are within that thread. :good:
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Do you know where I could find how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.x.x? I really would want Xposed installed!

xdnax said:
Do you know where I could find how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.x.x? I really would want Xposed installed!
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If you downgrade from 5.1, do not revert your bootloader. Downgrading bootloader from 5.1 to 5.0.1, then eventually back to 5.1 could potentially lead to a brick.

cam30era said:
If you downgrade from 5.1, do not revert your bootloader. Downgrading bootloader from 5.1 to 5.0.1, then eventually back to 5.1 could potentially lead to a brick.
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What if everything is stock? No root or anything? What would the safe steps be from there?

xdnax said:
Do you know where I could find how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.x.x? I really would want Xposed installed!
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My first suggestion would be to use the search function provided by XDA. As I'm sure you suspect, all of this information is out there waiting for you to find it.
Look through the Q&A forum. I'm sure you'll find answers there.

xdnax said:
What if everything is stock? No root or anything? What would the safe steps be from there?
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It's OK to downgrade system.img and boot.img. Just don't downgrade your bootloader. Unless you never want to go back to 5.1.

Evolution_Freak said:
My first suggestion would be to use the search function provided by XDA. As I'm sure you suspect, all of this information is out there waiting for you to find it.
Look through the Q&A forum. I'm sure you'll find answers there.
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I'm sorry but coming from samsung, all this bootloader unlocking is quite new and certainly don't want to mess up my phone

xdnax said:
I'm sorry but coming from samsung, all this bootloader unlocking is quite new and certainly don't want to mess up my phone
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No need to be sorry for anything at all. Except, maybe owning a Samsung lol!
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You'll find, that there's a guide written, for pretty much everything you want to do. The steps are simple and fast. Just read the relevant threads and be sure you know what you're doing. Once you unlock your bootloader, leave it unlocked. Flash recovery and root and have fun!

Evolution_Freak said:
No need to be sorry for anything at all. Except, maybe owning a Samsung lol!
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You'll find, that there's a guide written, for pretty much everything you want to do. The steps are simple and fast. Just read the relevant threads and be sure you know what you're doing. Once you unlock your bootloader, leave it unlocked. Flash recovery and root and have fun!
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Haha can't wait for a nexus! Still looking around for how to downgrade but rooting and unlocking seems easy enough. Btw what custom rom do you recommend? Not sure between liquidsmooth or cyanogenmod or....

xdnax said:
Haha can't wait for a nexus! Still looking around for how to downgrade but rooting and unlocking seems easy enough. Btw what custom rom do you recommend? Not sure between liquidsmooth or cyanogenmod or....
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There are so many. So many. It will be up to you, to decide which you like best.

Evolution_Freak said:
There are so many. So many. It will be up to you, to decide which you like best.
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I figured! But thanks, do you use a custom one now? Which one if you don't mind

xdnax said:
I figured! But thanks, do you use a custom one now? Which one if you don't mind
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I actually keep mine stock. I know, right?

xdnax said:
I figured! But thanks, do you use a custom one now? Which one if you don't mind
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This guy does a ton of rom reviews for our phone on YouTube http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2992769

Can someone please help me find the thread on how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2? I have looked everywhere and haven't found anything. Plus I'm new to unlocking (came from samsung) and I certainly don't want to mess anything up

xdnax said:
Can someone please help me find the thread on how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2? I have looked everywhere and haven't found anything. Plus I'm new to unlocking (came from samsung) and I certainly don't want to mess anything up
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Since you're unlocking and getting a custom recovery anyway, all you have to do is flash a 5.0.2 rom and 5.0.2 kernel. Most devs have updated past that, but you can find links to their older builds usually from the same download folders.

xdnax said:
Can someone please help me find the thread on how to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2? I have looked everywhere and haven't found anything. Plus I'm new to unlocking (came from samsung) and I certainly don't want to mess anything up
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I would suggest that a little bit of patience might be in order here. Xposed is very popular, and I can't imagine that it would be more than a couple of weeks before it's functional on 5.1.

[ROM][ROOT] Tab S 8.4 - SM-T707V(Verizon) Stock Pre-rooted ROM - Tester required.

I built this ROM as a test for those who have locked bootloaders on the Tab S and can't get root.
In my experience Samsung bootloader locked devices will not allow a custom kernel or recovery to be installed. However it is possible that the bootloader will allow a modified rom to be installed.
The rom is bone stock Lollipop 5.0.2 except it is pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.49. It needs to be installed via ODIN. If ODIN allows it to flash then its highly likely it will boot just fine.
If there are any issues that arise then all that is required is to flash the stock firmware, available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T707V/
T707VVRS1BOK1_preroot_system.img.tar
If anyone gives this a shot, please report with details.
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i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
Sent from my SM-T700 using Tapatalk

lev777 said:
i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
Sent from my SM-T700 using Tapatalk
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If it works for the T707v then I'll do the same for the other Bootloader locked devices. It all depends on whether ODIN will flash it or not.
The reason I have used the T707v is because this device at least has the stock firmware available, so it should be relatively safe to try this.

Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.

ashyx said:
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
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It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.

deadman96385 said:
It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?

ashyx said:
Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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I do have one, what's up?

I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways

I have one and I'll try it but I'm out of town for work right now won't be home to try it until the 24th. Would be awesome if it works.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
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It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.

ashyx said:
It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
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Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.

Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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You may be right, but nothing ventured nothing gained.

deadman96385 said:
I do have one, what's up?
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Pm sent

Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?

Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
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I do and I'll try this next week. Right now I'm out of town for work.
Sent from my SM-T707V using XDA Premium HD app

i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os

tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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i ran it it did nothing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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What do you mean you ran it and did nothing at all? It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
Its the stock OS already rooted.
Did it install successfully with ODIN?
What is the state of root when checked with Root validator?
We need screenshots if possible please.

tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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One hit wonder, very helpful...

I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.

Lonestar614 said:
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
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Exactly, if he'd have only took the time to at least let us know if it installed OK with odin. It seems like it did which means that he should also have had root.
Not sure what he was expecting to see?

Note 8 N950N KT flashing

Hi guys quick question I know there's a similar thread but there was no real answers to it so here goes. I've currently got a N950N KT branded note 8 that I'm using here in the UK. I got it imported as I really wanted the deep blue sea colour. Is there anyway I can install an n950F rom on this phone to remove kt branded boot logos and apps etc. Also so i can use samsung pay here too. If so can someone point me in the right direction to tell me how to do so ?
Thank you.

raees93 said:
Hi guys quick question I know there's a similar thread but there was no real answers to it so here goes. I've currently got a N950N KT branded note 8 that I'm using here in the UK. I got it imported as I really wanted the deep blue sea colour. Is there anyway I can install an n950F rom on this phone to remove kt branded boot logos and apps etc. Also so i can use samsung pay here too. If so can someone point me in the right direction to tell me how to do so ?
Thank you.
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flash twrp follow the instructions, flash rom (950f works fine) then good to go

@masri1987
Any particular 950F rom? and which instructions?
I manually debranded mine but it took a bit of work.
If there's an easier way without having to use a custom ROM, I'm game to try again.

A_H_E said:
@masri1987
Any particular 950F rom? and which instructions?
I manually debranded mine but it took a bit of work.
If there's an easier way without having to use a custom ROM, I'm game to try again.
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I'm personally on simple rom.
Follow instructions on this thread to get twrp. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/recovery-twrp-galaxy-note-8-exynos-t3674036

masri1987 said:
I'm personally on simple rom.
Follow instructions on this thread to get twrp. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/recovery-twrp-galaxy-note-8-exynos-t3674036
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Thanks,
I already managed to get TWRP installed a week back and am using Magisk but by 'simple rom', what exactly are you referring to? A bit lost.

A_H_E said:
Thanks,
I already managed to get TWRP installed a week back and am using Magisk but by 'simple rom', what exactly are you referring to? A bit lost.
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@masri1987
Thanks,
I already managed to get TWRP installed a week back and am using Magisk but by 'simple rom', what exactly are you referring to? A bit lost.
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this https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-v1-t3685101

I remember reading on another thread that installing a n950f rom on a n950n could brick the phone. You sure it's possible to do ? So can I just download a n950f rom off sammobile ? Never used twrp myself.

@raees93
What @masri1987 is referring to is the ability to flash a custom ROM through TWRP. That should be fine.

raees93 said:
I remember reading on another thread that installing a n950f rom on a n950n could brick the phone. You sure it's possible to do ? So can I just download a n950f rom off sammobile ? Never used twrp myself.
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Whoever said that was mistaken, they are literally the exact same hardware.
Odin won't let you flash OEM firmware from different versions, out of the box at least - so that might have been what that person was thinking of.
You can, however, very easily flash ROMs with TWRP and this works just fine between the N and F variants.