If I upgrade to CM12.1 and, for some reason, don't like it, can I revert back to 4.4.2, or will I need to revert back to 5.0?
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slicetwo said:
If I upgrade to CM12.1 and, for some reason, don't like it, can I revert back to 4.4.2, or will I need to revert back to 5.0?
Thanks!
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With locked bootloader u not going be able to put cm on your phone. But if u do get cm loaded let us all know. Cause that mean we have custom recovery.
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With locked bootloader u not going be able to put cm on your phone. But if u do get cm loaded let us all know. Cause that mean we have custom recovery.
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Gotcha. After a bit more research, I saw that on some other posts and then forgot I had posted this question. I was originally under the impression that we could flash CM12 and other ROMs via Flashfire or SafeStrap. I just got the GS5 today (haven't even seen it yet, it's in my mailbox at home right now), so I'm trying to get up to speed on it all as I'm coming from a GS3.
But does this mean that we can't install ANY custom ROMs on the device at this point? Cause now I'm confused by the other ROMs I see posted about in the development forum.
You can as long as they are based on touchwiz. Since you say its new you are most likely stuck though as it will come with lollipop so you cant downgrade which means no root.
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The one I got today has 4.4.2 on it, but the phone itself was kind of physically jacked up so I need to replace it. Hopefully my replacement will be on 4.4.2.
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Finally got a new phone and after a couple of years of flashing ROMs on my previous one, and I'm lost. Got too used to rooted ROMs!
In the near future, will there be any easier way to root 4.4? I have a T-Mobile Moto X and I know there are other ways at the moment to gain root, but I don't know if it's worth the risk of messing up my phone right now. I don't want to revert back to stock as I hear it is a pain.. (or is it) and I actually love me some Kitkat 4.4, but I'm stumped because I miss many rooted apps that I use to use on my old phone.
What do you guys think? Worth waiting it out? Or is this sort of thing far fetched at this point?
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Finally got a new phone and after a couple of years of flashing ROMs on my previous one, and I'm lost. Got too used to rooted ROMs!
In the near future, will there be any easier way to root 4.4? I have a T-Mobile Moto X and I know there are other ways at the moment to gain root, but I don't know if it's worth the risk of messing up my phone right now. I don't want to revert back to stock as I hear it is a pain.. (or is it) and I actually love me some Kitkat 4.4, but I'm stumped because I miss many rooted apps that I use to use on my old phone.
What do you guys think? Worth waiting it out? Or is this sort of thing far fetched at this point?
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Seeing as though the T-Mo version can be unlocked, just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and flash SU from recovery and you're rooted. Aside from one-clicks, it doesn't get much easier than that.
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Seeing as though the T-Mo version can be unlocked, just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and flash SU from recovery and you're rooted. Aside from one-clicks, it doesn't get much easier than that.
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It's not such a pain.
Follow this guide...you'll be done in an hour and good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
Hi guys. I recently got an S4 active off of craigslist, but it has 4.3 so I can't root and unlock it! Is it possible to downgrade back to 4.2.2? If so, could someone point me to a guide? I'm really worried about accidentally bricking this or something, since there doesn't seem to be much online about the S4 Active. Thanks guys.
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Hi guys. I recently got an S4 active off of craigslist, but it has 4.3 so I can't root and unlock it! Is it possible to downgrade back to 4.2.2? If so, could someone point me to a guide? I'm really worried about accidentally bricking this or something, since there doesn't seem to be much online about the S4 Active. Thanks guys.
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I wouldn't try it. Pretty much, since you're already on 4.3, you're pretty much stuck there.
thelegendary4801 said:
I wouldn't try it. Pretty much, since you're already on 4.3, you're pretty much stuck there.
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So I guess I should just wait around, and hope that a new root/unlock comes out? I've used Odin to downgrade my S3, but I don't know if it's as safe on an S4 Active.
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So I guess I should just wait around, and hope that a new root/unlock comes out? I've used Odin to downgrade my S3, but I don't know if it's as safe on an S4 Active.
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If 4.3 upgrade is anything like the previous upgrade experience I had - they locked the phone to the 4.3 version
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So I guess I should just wait around, and hope that a new root/unlock comes out? I've used Odin to downgrade my S3, but I don't know if it's as safe on an S4 Active.
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If 4.3 upgrade is anything like the previous upgrade experience I had - they locked the phone to the 4.3 version
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Yepp, I would just wait, although it's not guaranteed. This phone is so heavily locked down it's ridiculous.
That's a huge disappointment. I even had the guy I bought it from try and get an unlock code, but AT&T won't give one to him. Hopefully something works out.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but what would be the harm in trying to flash the MF1 pre-release? From everything I read if it's not going to work then the installer will just fail to install anything and shouldn't brick your device. If something does go wrong and it messes up your device, we now have the Odin package to get back to ML2. As a last resort you could always go to Best Buy and try to get them to reflash the device to MF3.
I know that people were able to flash between MI2 (4.3) and MF1 (4.2.2) no problem, they were even able to obtain root on MI2 so maybe there's a way to downgrade from ML2 to MI2 to MF1. I have no idea if it would work, and odds are it won't but it seems like it's worth a try.
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Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but what would be the harm in trying to flash the MF1 pre-release? From everything I read if it's not going to work then the installer will just fail to install anything and shouldn't brick your device. If something does go wrong and it messes up your device, we now have the Odin package to get back to ML2. As a last resort you could always go to Best Buy and try to get them to reflash the device to MF3.
I know that people were able to flash between MI2 (4.3) and MF1 (4.2.2) no problem, they were even able to obtain root on MI2 so maybe there's a way to downgrade from ML2 to MI2 to MF1. I have no idea if it would work, and odds are it won't but it seems like it's worth a try.
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It all has to do with the bootloader. I've bricked my note 2 trying to downgrade. Sometimes it would fail, others it would proceed with the flash and fail afterwards. The phone wouldn't boot up, I've tried many things to get it back working with no success. So I then got this phone and I'm not even going to attempt to downgrade. Up to you, though.
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Alright so I was able to gain root and am running stock 4.4. I was under the impression that I should be able to run safestrap recovery, although some places tell me it doesn't work on 4.4 but some do. Which is it? My bootloader is locked thanks to Big Red...
Also, is the bootloader still working on being unlocked for the VZW non-dev phone? Or has that been given up on?
Thanks for the help to a new guy in the community coming from the GS4.
bravesfan171 said:
Alright so I was able to gain root and am running stock 4.4. I was under the impression that I should be able to run safestrap recovery, although some places tell me it doesn't work on 4.4 but some do. Which is it? My bootloader is locked thanks to Big Red...
Also, is the bootloader still working on being unlocked for the VZW non-dev phone? Or has that been given up on?
Thanks for the help to a new guy in the community coming from the GS4.
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well this is a tricky question, according to the safestrap thread on rootwiki it is not 4.4 friendly but there are some people who say they have it installed on 4.4 and it works fine. so really all you can do is try installing it and see what happens.
as for bootloader unlock i am not sure but i would not get your hopes up.
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well this is a tricky question, according to the safestrap thread on rootwiki it is not 4.4 friendly but there are some people who say they have it installed on 4.4 and it works fine. so really all you can do is try installing it and see what happens.
as for bootloader unlock i am not sure but i would not get your hopes up.
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I might will give it a try. Any risk in that?
bravesfan171 said:
I might will give it a try. Any risk in that?
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no u can just remove it via the app if you have issues worse case you have to flash the recovery.img in the stock firmware package
Did safestrap work ok for you?
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Yeah, I actually just installed it and was surprised to see it worked. I am running 4.4 and not 4.4.2 but I'm just glad I can make backups now to mess with some stuff in my stock rom. Anyone have any recommendations for safestrap roms?
Eclipse works perfectly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521509. There's also a stock rooted ROM over at the Rootzwiki forums (under CDMA Moto X development). Don't know of any others.
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bravesfan171 said:
Yeah, I actually just installed it and was surprised to see it worked. I am running 4.4 and not 4.4.2 but I'm just glad I can make backups now to mess with some stuff in my stock rom. Anyone have any recommendations for safestrap roms?
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Please post results. A while back I also saw that thread that says it is not 4.4 friendly, but after some were reporting it working I went ahead and installed it. I am on Verizon as well and it seems to have went fine. Boots into safestrap recovery and I made a backup - it all seemed to work. However, in that time, I haven't flashed any roms in any of the rom slots. So if you are going to can you please report back so we know that there were no errors involved with that?
I've been using it while on Kit Kat for a couple months now (including backups and restores). No problems. I only use the stock slot, not ROM slots.
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I've been using it while on Kit Kat for a couple months now (including backups and restores). No problems. I only use the stock slot, not ROM slots.
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This is good to hear. My last phone had unlocked bootloader so I didn't have to deal with safestrap before. You're Verizon also? And you've just been backing up, wiping stock slot and installing there?
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This is good to hear. My last phone had unlocked bootloader so I didn't have to deal with safestrap before. You're Verizon also? And you've just been backing up, wiping stock slot and installing there?
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Yes. Exactly.
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Safestrap doesnt seem to be working for me. After i install it and open the app. It just sits on a blank screen forever. And if I try to press the menu button in the corner it says that app is not responding. Does anybody know whats going on?
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Also, is the bootloader still working on being unlocked for the VZW non-dev phone? Or has that been given up on?
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Give that dream up, it's never gonna happen.
Hello all,
I managed to grab a Cricket-branded Galaxy S5. I decided this was the best area to post and ask questions because I believe this phone is locked down the exact same as the AT&T one (and might even be 1:1 other than software and the logo on the back), plus the fact that AT&T owns Cricket.
Currently, I only have the device rooted using TowelRoot.
I want to install SafeStrap, but wasn't sure if it would go smoothly, and I don't have an image to use with ODIN if I mess things up.
Can anyone suggest how to best create a stock image, or provide links/info to a stock ROM for this phone on Cricket?
Model: Samsung SM-G900AZ
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband: G900AZTUU1ANE7
Kernel: 3.4.0-1732610 [May 29]
Build: KOT49H.G900AZTUU1ANE7
I would like to back it up, install SafeStrap, and try out some custom ROMs (I know Bootloader is locked, so I'd be limited in that regards), or possibly install Xposed to tweak some device behavior.
Can someone please advise?
Thanks.
Install safestrap, the worst that can happen is it may say installed but when you try to reboot to recovery, it will just reboot like normal and its as if the installation didn't actually 'stick'.
That's what happened to me...
After uninstalling the safeatrap installer and re-installing the app, then re-running the app, it said that safestrap was successfully installed, and this time upon tapping 'reboot to SS recovery' it actually worked.
You definitely do not need all the trouble of making a backup right now.. Just install ss and then make a full backup as usual.
Ps we have the same phone
Recently bought a s5 cricket, and what I have rooted for odin using the method cf-root, now I want to change the recovery to philz and change the kernel by one a bit more efficient and thrifty, and read about the Ss but not sure which version should I use because I can not find any for my team, I would assert that this circulating ND3 or that could use?
This is my phone
Venomdroid said:
Recently bought a s5 cricket, and what I have rooted for odin using the method cf-root, now I want to change the recovery to philz and change the kernel by one a bit more efficient and thrifty, and read about the Ss but not sure which version should I use because I can not find any for my team, I would assert that this circulating ND3 or that could use?
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I hate to tell you that will be impossible..
Unless soneone can correct me, i am 99% sure our boooader is locked and will remain as such.
So, safeatrap is your only option for recovery/flashing, and in addition you will be limited to flashing tw-based Roms. Custom kernels are not an option unless /until the bootloader is unlocked.
Sorry to be the Bearer of bad news
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I hate to tell you that will be impossible..
Unless soneone can correct me, i am 99% sure our boooader is locked and will remain as such.
So, safeatrap is your only option for recovery/flashing, and in addition you will be limited to flashing tw-based Roms. Custom kernels are not an option unless /until the bootloader is unlocked.
Sorry to be the Bearer of bad news
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I understand, however I wonder what version of SS I use to at least make a backup of my current rom and to test some custom rooms? the truth is that I feel bound hand and buy the tlf a good price and would like to customize much as my S3, but hey I'll have to resign myself to use it well and lighten the version that brings factory.
Edit : in case anyone wasn't sure here is the link to safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794087
Hi, I'm kind of new to this, but I have a Cricket S5, and have some quick questions regarding rooting.
1. Is there anyway to fully unroot the cricket phone after rooting it with towelroot? (unvoid the warranty)
2. Will the bootloader ever be unlocked, so that I can flash custom roms?
Thanks for any help!
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Hi, I'm kind of new to this, but I have a Cricket S5, and have some quick questions regarding rooting.
1. Is there anyway to fully unroot the cricket phone after rooting it with towelroot? (unvoid the warranty)
2. Will the bootloader ever be unlocked, so that I can flash custom roms?
Thanks for any help!
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1. Yes, theres an unroot option in SuperSU that ive suggested to be used or you can reflash with odin, there are guides in the general forum if you check there
2. Will it ever be unlocked? Most likely not. Can it be unlocked? Yes, but unless something pops up it would have to be by getting the decryption key.
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The bootloader is unlocked. From the beginning, unlocked. No need to decrypt anything or get a key or any of that hassle.
Yes, you can fully unroot if you choose
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1. Yes, theres an unroot option in SuperSU that ive suggested to be used or you can reflash with odin, there are guides in the general forum if you check there
2. Will it ever be unlocked? Most likely not. Can it be unlocked? Yes, but unless something pops up it would have to be by getting the decryption key.
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Rakuu,
Im attempting to UNroot my sm-900az to stock and for some reason i cant find super user in order to retun to stock via that method, do you or anyone else know where to find the Stock ROM that i could use ODIN to go back with???
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Rakuu,
Im attempting to UNroot my sm-900az to stock and for some reason i cant find super user in order to retun to stock via that method, do you or anyone else know where to find the Stock ROM that i could use ODIN to go back with???
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There are multiple stock roms in the general section.
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Hello Everyone!
Quick (stupid) question. How would one root the Samsung Galaxy S6 (Flat, T-Mobile Variant) running Android 6.0.1 (Stock)? Last night (As of this post) I've tried installing TWRP but ended in a bootloop at the Samsung logo, and (Thankfully) Smart Switch saved my ass. At this point, tripping KNOX isn't of my concern, as my phone's warranty has expired. Attached is my phone's Model, Build, etc.
Any help is appreciated.
-Matt
Use CF-Auto-Root.
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Use CF-Auto-Root.
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Looking through all the builds, I don't see my build number. The closest one to mine (which is MMB29K.G920TUVU4EPF1), is MMB29K.G920TUVU3EPD1. Now, I would use this, but I don't want a 600$ brick, so unless it's compatible with my build, I'm gonna have to wait.
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Looking through all the builds, I don't see my build number. The closest one to mine (which is MMB29K.G920TUVU4EPF1), is MMB29K.G920TUVU3EPD1. Now, I would use this, but I don't want a 600$ brick, so unless it's compatible with my build, I'm gonna have to wait.
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Ah, yeah, looks like you're running the latest update and it seems to early to tell if CF-Auto-Root will even work on it (I don't think anyone has tried yet).
Anyways, here's all the information you'll need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67623487&postcount=7
Rest assured that you can't brick anything as long as you have access to download mode to reflash stock firmware.
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Ah, yeah, looks like you're running the latest update and it seems to early to tell if CF-Auto-Root will even work on it (I don't think anyone has tried yet).
Anyways, here's all the information you'll need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67623487&postcount=7
Rest assured that you can't brick anything as long as you have access to download mode to reflash stock firmware.
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Thanks for the reply. Hmm...last time I flashed TWRP on my phone, It got stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy" logo, stayed there no matter what, thankfully I was able to use "Emergency Firmware Reset." I've been snooping around forms, and some people state to, "UNCHECK AUTO REBOOT, when finished installing, reboot manually." Of course, I'm hesitant to try that, after all Smart Switch only backs up photos, videos, apps, etc, but not the actual Android operating system.
I'm gonna do a back up of what I can and try EncryptedCurse's suggestion. Wish me luck!
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Ah, yeah, looks like you're running the latest update and it seems to early to tell if CF-Auto-Root will even work on it (I don't think anyone has tried yet).
Anyways, here's all the information you'll need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67623487&postcount=7
Rest assured that you can't brick anything as long as you have access to download mode to reflash stock firmware.
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Did as instructed, still didn't work, freezes and shuts down at the Samsung Logo. Doing a Emergency Device Initialization now, and then restoring my stuff. Thanks anyway, I knew I shouldn't have updated to 6.0... :sigh:
So im guessing theres no way to root it yet huh?
faratl said:
So im guessing theres no way to root it yet huh?
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From what I've tried, no. I had a feeling this would happen as soon as I upgraded.
On a side note, is anyone developing a kernel for build MMB29K.G920TUVU4EPF1? Twisted Six's kernel only goes up to EPD1...
What if you just downgrade back to lolipop ??
faratl said:
What if you just downgrade back to lolipop ??
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The latest update expressly prevents downgrading.