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I saw a lot of confusion about the China Mobile TD-LTE version of the S5 in the owner's thread, also the explained method uses files that are not easily available and that, in my opinion are not up to standards. In general the procedure to obtain ROOT access and install Google Apps is not different than for any other phone and you need to use standard well known resources.
I will assume you are on the latest firmware, not that it should make any difference, but I only tested that one. At the moment the latest available firmware for the SM-G9008V is CHM-G9008VZMU1ANH3.
RECOVERY
1. Install Samsung USB drivers on your PC
2. Download Odin 3.07 on your PC
3. Download an ODIN flashable recovery onto your PC g9008v-cmw-recovery-6.0.4.8-en(0420).tar.md5 - 12.33 MB
4. Open odin, click the PDA button, navigate to the recovery file (tar file) you just downloaded, MAKE SURE only F. Reset Time is selected, do not select Auto reboot, this is very important!
5. Boot into download mode (hold the menu button, power button, and volume down button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
6. When you see that odin detects your device(a colored indicator will turn on) click start
7. When Odin is done, disconnect the USB cable and pull out the battery, then boot into Recovery (hold the menu button, power button, and volume up button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
8. Once in CWM recovery select "reboot system now". CWM will eventually ask you if you want to disable recovery reflashing and you'll be good to go (it may not ask, but in that case you are good to go anyway). This happens only at the first boot after recovery flashing.
If you do not carefully follow steps 6-7-8, the stock ROM will reflash the stock recovery and you'll have to repeat the process.
ROOT
1. Download SuperSU flashable zip from Chainfire UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip - 2.5 MB
2. Copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip on your External SD Card
3. Boot the phone into recovery mode (shutdown the phone, then start it pressing Volume+/up, home button and power for several seconds)
4. Select "install zip" and then "choose zip from /storage/extSdCard", locate UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip on your phone and proceed with the installation.
5. Reboot the phone and look for SuperSU, open the app and it will alert you of the presence of KNOX and ask if you want to disable it, go for it, it may take some time.
GOOGLE APPS
1. Download the KitKat official signed package from Cyanogen gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip - 83.1 MB
2. Copy gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip on your External SD Card
3. Boot the phone into recovery mode (shutdown the phone, then start it pressing Volume+/up, home button and power for several seconds)
4. Select "install zip" and then "choose zip from /storage/extSdCard", locate gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip on your phone and proceed with the installation.
5. Reboot your phone and you're done.
To remove/hide bloatware I suggest to use Titanium Backup.
CHANGELOG
16/10/2014
- updated SuperSU to 2.14
- added additional steps to avoid automatic stock recovery reflash
I added some steps to avoid stock recovery reflash, forgot that very important step!
Hi bubbl3,
I was wondering if you have tried to install the gapps without a custom recovery.? The reason I am asking is that when I try to flash gapps with stock recovery I get an error message that says: signature verification failed. Tried with and without root.
I don't have exactly your phone but close, Sm-g9008w.
//Jaco
Jaco_dk said:
Hi bubbl3,
I was wondering if you have tried to install the gapps without a custom recovery.? The reason I am asking is that when I try to flash gapps with stock recovery I get an error message that says: signature verification failed. Tried with and without root.
I don't have exactly your phone but close, Sm-g9008w.
//Jaco
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Gave up on trying on stock recovery and installed custom recovery, then everything went smoothly.
//Jaco
Jaco_dk said:
Gave up on trying on stock recovery and installed custom recovery, then everything went smoothly.
//Jaco
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Yes, sorry for the late reply, you cannot flash the gapps in stock recovery.
Which recovery did you flash on your G9008W, the one in this thread?
bubbl3 said:
Yes, sorry for the late reply, you cannot flash the gapps in stock recovery.
Which recovery did you flash on your G9008W, the one in this thread?
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No problem at all, just meant I was forced to test a bit in the blind, as it really hard to find any information regarding the SM-G9008W.
Yeah, I used your recovery as your phone got almost the same firmware version(G9008WZMU1ANH3), so I expected that it would work and it worked like a charm.
How much bloatware did you remove with Titanium? I got a few things apps I am not sure if I can remove without any consequence.
Jaco_dk said:
No problem at all, just meant I was forced to test a bit in the blind, as it really hard to find any information regarding the SM-G9008W.
Yeah, I used your recovery as your phone got almost the same firmware version(G9008WZMU1ANH3), so I expected that it would work and it worked like a charm.
How much bloatware did you remove with Titanium? I got a few things apps I am not sure if I can remove without any consequence.
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Thanks for the confirmation, there's some people that will appreciate as there is no official english recovery for the 9008W.
I basically removed all the chinese stuff and a couple of samsung apps.
bubbl3 said:
Thanks for the confirmation, there's some people that will appreciate as there is no official english recovery for the 9008W.
I basically removed all the chinese stuff and a couple of samsung apps.
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@Jaco_dk : there is a specific CWM for the SM-G9008W, you may want to flash this one to avoid any hidden incompatibilities: http://www.studenikin.ru/svarom/files/g9008w-cwm-recovery-6.0.5.0-en(0715).tar
bubbl3 said:
@Jaco_dk : there is a specific CWM for the SM-G9008W, you may want to flash this one to avoid any hidden incompatibilities: http://www.studenikin.ru/svarom/files/g9008w-cwm-recovery-6.0.5.0-en(0715).tar
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Hi. Even I have the Chinese version G9008W and was looking how to root it with English language.
The link you gave is of a Russian site. Is the recovery in English? Are the recoveries given in OP in English?
Thanks for your replies.
gverma1 said:
Hi. Even I have the Chinese version G9008W and was looking how to root it with English language.
The link you gave is of a Russian site. Is the recovery in English? Are the recoveries given in OP in English?
Thanks for your replies.
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Yes, both recoveries are in English.
bubbl3 said:
I saw a lot of confusion about the China Mobile TD-LTE version of the S5 in the owner's thread, also the explained method uses files that are not easily available and that, in my opinion are not up to standards. In general the procedure to obtain ROOT access and install Google Apps is not different than for any other phone and you need to use standard well known resources.
I will assume you are on the latest firmware, not that it should make any difference, but I only tested that one. At the moment the latest available firmware for the SM-G9008V is CHM-G9008VZMU1ANH3.
RECOVERY
1. Install Samsung USB drivers on your PC
2. Download Odin 3.07 on your PC
3. Download an ODIN flashable recovery onto your PC g9008v-cmw-recovery-6.0.4.8-en(0420).tar.md5 - 12.33 MB
4. Open odin, click the PDA button, navigate to the recovery file (tar file) you just downloaded, MAKE SURE only F. Reset Time is selected, do not select Auto reboot, this is very important!
5. Boot into download mode (hold the menu button, power button, and volume down button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
6. When you see that odin detects your device(a colored indicator will turn on) click start
7. When Odin is done, disconnect the USB cable and pull out the battery, then boot into Recovery (hold the menu button, power button, and volume up button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
8. Once in CWM recovery select "reboot system now". CWM will eventually ask you if you want to disable recovery reflashing and you'll be good to go (it may not ask, but in that case you are good to go anyway). This happens only at the first boot after recovery flashing.
If you do not carefully follow steps 6-7-8, the stock ROM will reflash the stock recovery and you'll have to repeat the process.
ROOT
1. Download SuperSU flashable zip from Chainfire UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip - 2.5 MB
2. Copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip on your External SD Card
3. Boot the phone into recovery mode (shutdown the phone, then start it pressing Volume+/up, home button and power for several seconds)
4. Select "install zip" and then "choose zip from /storage/extSdCard", locate UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip on your phone and proceed with the installation.
5. Reboot the phone and look for SuperSU, open the app and it will alert you of the presence of KNOX and ask if you want to disable it, go for it, it may take some time.
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Thanks for your detailed step-by-step instructions. Just wanted to reconfirm in Step 8 when it asks to disable recovery reflashing - do I have to say 'yes' (disable recovery reflashing) or 'no' (don't disable recovery reflashing).
Thanks
gverma1 said:
Thanks for your detailed step-by-step instructions. Just wanted to reconfirm in Step 8 when it asks to disable recovery reflashing - do I have to say 'yes' (disable recovery reflashing) or 'no' (don't disable recovery reflashing).
Thanks
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You should answer 'yes' (disable recovery reflashing)
bubbl3 said:
Yes, both recoveries are in English.
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Great! I had got this phone pre-rooted by the vendor and he has messed up deleting apps and deleted important stuff like keyboard, etc. I will be flashing latest stock Samsung firmware from Sammobile.com and then try your method to root. Hope that goes through fine. Will I have to flash GAPPS as well?
Also, I hope I don't lose my dual SIM functionality by rooting the stock ROM. Will I?
Thanks
gverma1 said:
Great! I had got this phone pre-rooted by the vendor and he has messed up deleting apps and deleted important stuff like keyboard, etc. I will be flashing latest stock Samsung firmware from Sammobile.com and then try your method to root. Hope that goes through fine. Will I have to flash GAPPS as well?
Also, I hope I don't lose my dual SIM functionality by rooting the stock ROM. Will I?
Thanks
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You will have to flash GAPPS as the original stock ROM doesn't include them, also I don't see how you can loose dual SIM functionality if you flash the stock ROM.
bubbl3 said:
Thanks for the confirmation, there's some people that will appreciate as there is no official english recovery for the 9008W.
I basically removed all the chinese stuff and a couple of samsung apps.
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Yes, I had a lot of problems finding any informations about the G9008W, that's also why I decided to write in your thread, hoped others could find it useful.
Nice, I will try to remove as much as possible myself then.
bubbl3 said:
@Jaco_dk : there is a specific CWM for the SM-G9008W, you may want to flash this one to avoid any hidden incompatibilities: http://www.studenikin.ru/svarom/files/g9008w-cwm-recovery-6.0.5.0-en(0715).tar
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Thanks for the help, however I don't have any problems what so ever, so I think I will keep using yours for now.
Does it work on SM-G9006W?
bubbl3 said:
I saw a lot of confusion about the China Mobile TD-LTE version of the S5 in the owner's thread, also the explained method uses files that are not easily available and that, in my opinion are not up to standards. In general the procedure to obtain ROOT access and install Google Apps is not different than for any other phone and you need to use standard well known resources.
I will assume you are on the latest firmware, not that it should make any difference, but I only tested that one. At the moment the latest available firmware for the SM-G9008V is CHM-G9008VZMU1ANH3.
RECOVERY
1. Install Samsung USB drivers on your PC
2. Download Odin 3.07 on your PC
3. Download an ODIN flashable recovery onto your PC g9008v-cmw-recovery-6.0.4.8-en(0420).tar.md5 - 12.33 MB
4. Open odin, click the PDA button, navigate to the recovery file (tar file) you just downloaded, MAKE SURE only F. Reset Time is selected, do not select Auto reboot, this is very important!
5. Boot into download mode (hold the menu button, power button, and volume down button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
6. When you see that odin detects your device(a colored indicator will turn on) click start
7. When Odin is done, disconnect the USB cable and pull out the battery, then boot into Recovery (hold the menu button, power button, and volume up button all together simultaneously until the device reboots)
8. Once in CWM recovery select "reboot system now". CWM will eventually ask you if you want to disable recovery reflashing and you'll be good to go (it may not ask, but in that case you are good to go anyway). This happens only at the first boot after recovery flashing.
If you do not carefully follow steps 6-7-8, the stock ROM will reflash the stock recovery and you'll have to repeat the process.
ROOT
1. Download SuperSU flashable zip from Chainfire UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip - 2.5 MB
2. Copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip on your External SD Card
3. Boot the phone into recovery mode (shutdown the phone, then start it pressing Volume+/up, home button and power for several seconds)
4. Select "install zip" and then "choose zip from /storage/extSdCard", locate UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.14.zip on your phone and proceed with the installation.
5. Reboot the phone and look for SuperSU, open the app and it will alert you of the presence of KNOX and ask if you want to disable it, go for it, it may take some time.
GOOGLE APPS
1. Download the KitKat official signed package from Cyanogen gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip - 83.1 MB
2. Copy gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip on your External SD Card
3. Boot the phone into recovery mode (shutdown the phone, then start it pressing Volume+/up, home button and power for several seconds)
4. Select "install zip" and then "choose zip from /storage/extSdCard", locate gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip on your phone and proceed with the installation.
5. Reboot your phone and you're done.
To remove/hide bloatware I suggest to use Titanium Backup.
CHANGELOG
16/10/2014
- updated SuperSU to 2.14
- added additional steps to avoid automatic stock recovery reflash
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I have seen these threads for a while and I couldn't find anything related to my SM-G9006W, even on other threads, I didn't see anything about SM-G9006W. I also recently updated it to Lollilop 5, not sure if that make more complicated to install GAPPS. If you know anything about how to root this phone and install GAPPS, please let me know, I would be really appreciated. Thank you
Hi. G9008W has got Lollipop update. I plan to flash it after downloading from sammobile site. Will this method be still valid to root the phone running Lollipop? Will this CWM work? Of course, I'll flash Lollipop CM gapps. Thanks.
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gverma1 said:
Hi. G9008W has got Lollipop update. I plan to flash it after downloading from sammobile site. Will this method be still valid to root the phone running Lollipop? Will this CWM work? Of course, I'll flash Lollipop CM gapps. Thanks.
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Hi gverma1,
Have you tried it yet?
I am downloading the lolipop update right now, and I was wondering exactly the same if the CWM will work with Lolipop, as I need google play.
I will try and see if Chainfire is willing to make a new CFAuto root for Lolipop for SM-G9008W when I am done with downloading the firmware.
//Jaco
Downloading here myself. But on checking CWM versions for other phones including other S5 variants, the version required seems to be 6.0.4.8 whereas we have 6.0.5.0 here. So I don't think there would be any issues.
gverma1 said:
Downloading here myself. But on checking CWM versions for other phones including other S5 variants, the version required seems to be 6.0.4.8 whereas we have 6.0.5.0 here. So I don't think there would be any issues.
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Hi gverma1,
I just finished updating to Lolipop, and I installed the 6.0.5.0 and it works just fine.
However it didn't like the PA Gapps Nano, got stuck att starting up apps. So I am going to test some different once now.
Update. The Gapps actually worked after a factory reset.
//Jaco.
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!**The process below is only for the AT&T G870A S5 "Active" Variant! Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick.
Downloads:
- G870A_OC5_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G870A_OC5_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 use default "Reboot" settings.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
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 about 1 - 2 minutes (10 - 15 mins 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:
- G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn (Flash using FlashFire'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, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OC5. The OC5 Bootloader allows for downgrading your firmware at any time.
3. As of 5/7/2015 no need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you do not already have root access or to unbrick you must flash the G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.tar and root with TowelRoot before continuing with the above process.
5. 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:
@nutt_case - for capturing the ota update.
As always, quick work @muniz_ri!
Thanks!!
Man I have done all this to the letter. Flashfire force closes everytime I try to select a package. At a loss.. I'm on XDK 1.1
adrock74 said:
Man I have done all this to the letter. Flashfire force closes everytime I try to select a package. At a loss.. I'm on XDK 1.1
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The joys of Beta........try downgrading to NE4 and start from there.
Dl now. Will advise. Thanks again @muniz_ri and @nutt_case!
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
Dl now. Will advise. Thanks again @muniz_ri and @nutt_case!
SM-G870A Peace
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Good luck! I'm downloading too, but waiting till tomorrow to flash...been a long day and I want to be fresh, just in case.
Sent from my LG-V410 using XDA Free mobile app
nutt_case said:
Good luck! I'm downloading too, but waiting till tomorrow to flash...been a long day and I want to be fresh, just in case.
Sent from my LG-V410 using XDA Free mobile app
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I think I'm going to do the same thing.
SM-G870A Peace
Thanks so much for your work! Downloading now.
Hmm. Don't know if it's because I'm tired, but I've dl 3 times using 3 different browsers, and each time I get an extraction fail. Using AndroZip pro and root Explorer.
SM-G870A Peace
nutt_case said:
Good luck! I'm downloading too, but waiting till tomorrow to flash...been a long day and I want to be fresh, just in case.
Sent from my LG-V410 using XDA Free mobile app
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I dled it aswell. waiting til tomorrow when I get off work to try it. I just tried using flash fire to select file and it didn't c loo se for me and I am on xdx1.1 too. we will see.
muniz_ri said:
The joys of Beta........try downgrading to NE4 and start from there.
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thanks for the update. Can i use safestrap to flash this rom ? I am on your stock rooted 4.4.4 rom
EDIT: Sorry , i extracted the rar and see that mD5 file was sitting there which cant be flashed through safestarp
i tried this procedure 2 time once on stock 4.4.4 then on stock 4.4.2 all the process goes flying but when flashing the system partition the process stops and gives the error "no space left on deivce" i also observed the system partition was 2536mb and the flash size is 2760mb..
what should i do ?
Me too, got the IOException write failed ENOSPC (no space left on device) error. Now it stays on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active boot screen. Oh shoot what do I do . Went from NE4.
Hollywings said:
Me too, got the IOException write failed ENOSPC (no space left on device) error. Now it stays on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active boot screen. Oh shoot what do I do . Went from NE4.
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odin back to NE4
so has anyone successfully done this method yet?
I am stuck here. Running Dynamic Kat 1.1
question
I have already flashed to 5.0 thru your new method , i was wondering if i could flash an older bl zip to use safestrap but still be on 5.0 then flash back when i am done, could help me with this muniz_ri
joeyidk said:
I have already flashed to 5.0 thru your new method , i was wondering if i could flash an older bl zip to use safestrap but still be on 5.0 then flash back when i am done, could help me with this muniz_ri
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can you help ? how have you updated , when itry to update it gives the error "not enough storage left" ..... plz help
5.0 Flash Stuck On Samsung Boot Screen
Followed all the instructions to a "T". Everything worked as noted.......until it rebooted and stayed on the the Samsung Boot Screen for over 15 minutes. Then I tried to press the keys with no avail. Pulled the battery and tried to restart....NOTHING! Same boot screen. I can successfully boot to recovery. I tried the following: 1.) reset to factory 2.) wipe cache partition. Now I am stuck again! Need help.
M.Nabeel said:
can you help ? how have you updated , when itry to update it gives the error "not enough storage left" ..... plz help
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You need a minimum 3.5 gb internal storage. Move stuff to ext sdcard or pc. Or use tibu and bu apps to ext sdcard and uninstall to clear space.
SM-G870A Peace
**Suggested** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW (ROM is also compatible with TWRP).
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!** The following process is only for the original Sprint L720 S4 Variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Download:
- L720_OD2_Stock_Rooted_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. Press "Wipe" and check all options except "Internal storage" then press the checkmark to continue.
5. Press "(+)" once again and 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.
6. From the main menu "Tap-Hold-Drag" your "Actions" and place them in the following order:
- "Wipe"
- "Flash Zip or OTA"
7. Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" setting.
8. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
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 Samsung splash screen for about 5 - 7 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- Wifi may not function. To resolve the issue...power down (or pull battery) before entering "Download" Mode then Odin flash the modem from Post #2.
Notes:
1. The ROM will update your Modem, Non-hlos, Kernel, System, and Bootloader to OD2 (your recovery will not be updated).
2. The ROM is also compatible with TWRP (Full wipe recommended)!
3. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Alternative Odin Method:
1. Extract the L720_OD2_Pre-Rooted_Firmware.tar from the .rar archive.
2. Pull battery from your device then reinsert and boot into "Download" mode.
3. Uncheck "Auto-Reboot" in Odin and flash the firmware using PDA/AP Slot (depending on your Odin version).
4. Once the flash completes pull the battery again and boot into Recovery, perform a Factory Data Reset then Reboot. Done!
Notes:
1. This method will void your warranty and set your warranty bit to (0x1).
2. This method will update your modem, kernel, and system to OD2 but will not update your bootloader or recovery.
Allow from 5 - 7 minutes for first boot.
Stock - Odin Flashable
Stock - Odin Flashable
- L720V_OD2_Stock_Modem
- L720V_Stock_Recovery
- L720V_OD2_Stock_Kernel
Possible to make a complete firmware, bootloader and modem only (no stock recovery) flashable?
troyboytn said:
Possible to make a complete firmware, bootloader and modem only (no stock recovery) flashable?
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Yes, its possible.
muniz_ri said:
Yes, its possible.
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Awesome, those would be flash by Odin in the PDA slot, correct?
troyboytn said:
Awesome, those would be flash by Odin, correct?
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Yes, but you can also flash with FlashFire.
Great work! Glad to see there are still some developers left for this device!
Just curious - for the modem only, I see it includes non-hlos.bin and mdm.bin. What does apnhlos.bin do, and why is it not included in the modem tar? I also noticed previous modem-only's have not included apnhlos, but I am wondering if we are missing out on added functionality by not keeping that up to date as well?
Thanks.
It is compatible with TWRP, but I assume it isn't compatible with Philz Recovery(CWM), correct?
koivth said:
Great work! Glad to see there are still some developers left for this device!
Just curious - for the modem only, I see it includes non-hlos.bin and mdm.bin. What does apnhlos.bin do, and why is it not included in the modem tar? I also noticed previous modem-only's have not included apnhlos, but I am wondering if we are missing out on added functionality by not keeping that up to date as well?
Thanks.
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The non-hlos is the lte portion of the modem and you can get away with it on unlocked bootloader devices but still a good practice to have all matching partitions in my opinion.
will flashing this with FlashFire replace a custom recovery with the stock recovery?
Thanks for doing this so fast! Great work!
aypanthony said:
will flashing this with FlashFire replace a custom recovery with the stock recovery?
Thanks for doing this so fast! Great work!
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Yes it will, but as I understand it, if you use Flashfire, a custom recovery is no longer needed?
aypanthony said:
will flashing this with FlashFire replace a custom recovery with the stock recovery?
Thanks for doing this so fast! Great work!
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Yes, it will replace your custom recovery with stock OD2.
The idea was to share a way to update to stock, rooted OD2 without first having to Odin back to stock to successfully take the ota.
You can then reflash Twrp after flashing the ROM or continue using FF for flashing zips/backups, etc.
muniz_ri said:
Yes, it will replace your custom recovery with stock OD2.
The idea was to share a way to update to stock, rooted OD2 without first having to Odin back to stock to successfully take the ota.
You can then reflash Twrp after flashing the ROM or continue using FF for flashing zips/backups, etc.
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This is awesome! I am running a backup right now. I will report back once I have completed the flash.
Thanks!
So I was referenced here by the main thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ginal-galaxy-s4-update-zip-od2-t3105607/page5
I rooted a long time ago but went back to stock (through recovery) about a month ago. I'm attempting to update to OD2 but I keep getting error 7. Can I just download this zip and push it via ADB?
monkeychef said:
So I was referenced here by the main thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ginal-galaxy-s4-update-zip-od2-t3105607/page5
I rooted a long time ago but went back to stock (through recovery) about a month ago. I'm attempting to update to OD2 but I keep getting error 7. Can I just download this zip and push it via ADB?
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No, this is ROM and must be flashed with FlashFire if rooted or Twrp.
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No, this is ROM and must be flashed with FlashFire if rooted or Twrp.
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So after flashing with TWRP I will have updated modem and ROM and can simply ODIN TWRP and be ready for business?
clshores said:
So after flashing with TWRP I will have updated modem and ROM and can simply ODIN TWRP and be ready for business?
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yes
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yes
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And I could then restore my TWRP backup from my current ROM and backup OD2?
clshores said:
And I could then restore my TWRP backup from my current ROM and backup OD2?
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lol, once you reflash twrp it's twrp....
I can remove the stock OD2 recovery from the ROM so it doesn't overwrite twrp. Thoughts?
muniz_ri said:
lol, once you reflash twrp it's twrp....
I can remove the stock OD2 recovery from the ROM so it doesn't overwrite twrp. Thoughts?
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If there isn't a benefit to stock recovery (Doesn't sound like it) then I would remove it and simply update the modem and the OS.
[WARNING]: Use at your own risk. This WILL trip Knox and void your warranty beginning at Step 9.
This is only for the T-Mobile variant. I don't have any other S6 to test this with, so I cannot tell you if it will work for other versions.
Thanks goes to the respective devs for creating the needed files and instructions that I'm simply combining here
Files you'll need:
Odin 3.10.7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
TWRP: https://idlekernel.com/twrp/zeroflte/3.0.2-1/twrp-3.0.2-1-zeroflte.tar.md5 (linking directly to the file gives me a 404 - sorry!)
SuperSU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
The ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...20t-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-update-t3356838
Optional:
Xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960 (xposed-v81.0-sdk23-arm64-custom-build-by-wanam-20160411)
and Xposedinstaller_3.0-alpha4.apk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811)
How to flash Marshmallow on the Samsung SM-G920T via Odin:
1. Download and install the Samsung drivers
2. Copy SuperSU to your phone (OPTIONAL: Copy Xposed installer .ZIP too)
3. Extract the ROM from the .ZIP file
4. In Windows, run Odin as Administrator
5. Power off phone and put in Download mode (Power+Home+Volume Down)
6. Plug in phone
7. Put the ROM in the AP slot in Odin
8. Click Start
Once flashing is done, the phone will reboot
How to gain root via Odin:
9. In Windows, run Odin as Administrator
10. Power off phone and put in Download mode (Power+Home+Volume Down)
11. Plug in phone
12. Put the TWRP MD5 file in the AP slot
13. Click Start
Once flashing is done, the phone will reboot
14. Power off your phone and boot into Recovery (Power+Home+Volume Up)
15. Navigate to install and choose the file for SuperSU
16. Wipe Cache/Dalvik
17. Reboot
Optional: Installing Xposed
18. Power off your phone and boot into Recovery (Power+Home+Volume Up)
19. Navigate to Install and choose the file for Xposed
20. Wipe Cache/Dalvik
21. Reboot
22. Once you're back in Android, install the Xposed APK and reboot
You can also just skip Steps 16 through 18 and include the file for Xposed at the same time you're installing SuperSU. Just wipe Cache/Dalvik before rebooting.
Don't you have to be Deodexed to flash Xposed? Though I have successfully flashed Xposed on the MM Odexed Stock ROM, I couldn't get any of the modules to work..
I read in a different post regarding issues of OTG support after flashing TWRP. Do you know by chance if this issue has been resolved?
Xposed works on the stock rooted ROM. I'm running XTouchWiz, Burnt Toast, ButteredToast, MinminGuard, BlackList, AdBlocker, XPrivacy and XPrivacy Button.
I haven't tried my OTG with MM yet, but will tonight when I get home from work.
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@General_Mayhem,
I'm curious as to know why you're linking an unofficial recovery? TWRP lists 3.0.2-0 as their latest version. Idlekernel does not seem to have a front end page detailing exactly what they're hosting...
Because that was one mentioned in another thread and the one I used. I wrote this up based off what I personally used and did. It's not just a regurgitation of accumulated information.
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I have a G920T that I am using on cricket. If I flash this, will it compromise my service?
Thanks
I came from having a Nexus device, now I use the s6. Why can't I just odin flash the BL and radio and then twrp flash an s6 MM ROM?
solido888 said:
I have a G920T that I am using on cricket. If I flash this, will it compromise my service?
Thanks
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From the original post:
This is only for the T-Mobile variant. I don't have any other S6 to test this with, so I cannot tell you if it will work for other versions.
DroneDoom said:
I came from having a Nexus device, now I use the s6. Why can't I just odin flash the BL and radio and then twrp flash an s6 MM ROM?
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You probably could - if I had links to those individually and cared to update this post to include those.
Mods - please close this thread. I didn't intend this to be come a support thread, just a how-to.
Thanks.
General_Mayhem said:
You probably could - if I had links to those individually and cared to update this post to include those.
Mods - please close this thread. I didn't intend this to be come a support thread, just a how-to.
Thanks.
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Sorry about that, was just trying to get a second opinion.
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Sorry about that, was just trying to get a second opinion.
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Honestly, no worries. I'm not on here a lot anymore and can't devote any time to answering questions. I felt closing the thread was the best way to keep from being queried when I can't always give a prompt response.
General_Mayhem said:
From the original post:
This is only for the T-Mobile variant. I don't have any other S6 to test this with, so I cannot tell you if it will work for other versions.
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It is the T-Mobile variant. It is unlocked though, and I am using it on cricket.
Hello.. When going to download the xposed file i didnt see the 81 version only the xposed-v83.0-sdk23-arm64-custom-build-by-wanam-20160423.zip. Is this the updated file that i need?
Thanks!!
Maddball said:
Hello.. When going to download the xposed file i didnt see the 81 version only the xposed-v83.0-sdk23-arm64-custom-build-by-wanam-20160423.zip. Is this the updated file that i need?
Thanks!!
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v83 is the updated version. It'll work fine.
Hello, I'm trying to follow your steps but when I try to flash the ROM FRP Lock message stop it...
I tried flash original ROM but It says "device does not have DRK...", when I try to instal the DRK FRP Lock again and so on...
Have you any recomendation??
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
When flashing twrp via odin it passes thru odin but when i reboot into recovery it didnt stick
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Im still on Lolipop with the leaked bootloader.
Will this still work? or do i have to put the stock booloader back?
dvazriel said:
Im still on Lolipop with the leaked bootloader.
Will this still work? or do i have to put the stock booloader back?
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stock
Not working
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Free mobile app
Latest T-Mobile QF6 Nougat FirmwareGive this guy @umaro some thanks he worked on this until it became reality even when I gave up
T-Mobile S7 Edge Can Be Found Here
This rom will give you a modded nonrooted rom that will pass safetynet checks with working samsung pay. No lag because stock boot.img is used
Files To Download
TMO_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip
FlashFire_Flashable_G930T_Firmware.zip
TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip
ADB_Root_Flat_Files.zip
This will wipe your phone
1. Unzip TMO_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip use odin and flash these files
2. Go through setup unzip ADB_Root_Flat_Files.zip flash eng boot.img with odin then root
3. Unzip FlashFire_Flashable_G930T_Firmware.zip and copy the AP_FlashFire_Only_G930_QF6_Firmware.tar.md5 file to your phone
4. Copy TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip to your phone
5. Use flashfire choose add zip and choose TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip make sure to mount system
6. Then click add firmware and choose the AP_FlashFire_Only_G930_QF6_Firmware.tar.md5 file you copied to your phone. Select all partitions
7. Do not inject SuperSU
The flash order should be AP firmware then the rom zip
8. Click Flash
9. In aroma choose full wipe
First boot will take 10+ minutes too boot
Playstore Mods fixed
MODS- (NoNaMeRomControl)
3minitbattery
Speed meter
Status bar mods
Center clock
Wifi/signal bar mods
Color change icon mod
Custom backgrounds
Notification drop-down
Incallui background
Gif in notification drop-down
Change/remove carrier names
And much more...
Bugs:
Do Not Use Package Disabler Or AdHell If You Choose NoNaMe Mods
Volume Panel Sliders Have A Bug With NoNaMe Mods
THANKS AND CREDITS
@jds3118 for testing and providing files and bootlooping his phone countless times for me
Gharrington for his awesome 3minitbattery mod...
NoNaMe rom development team for their incredible mods and rom control app...
@malbert16442 for his black themes
Xda for all the great guides to accomplish this...
RomControl Source
I recommend everyone put the Flashfire AP zip and Rom Zip on your internal storage as the AP file is so large that it may not be read properly do too limitations of some SD Cards. When you select AP file in Firmware there should be 4 partitions that are selected. If not then you have a bad download or need to have AP file on internal storage
Outstanding work. Thank you for this amazing rom.
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This rom will give you a modded nonrooted rom that will pass safetynet checks with working samsung pay. No lag because stock boot.img is used
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Thanks jrkruse for this , very much appreciated!
I just noticed your 930t post just now so I am very grateful and about to flash it.
I am currently on the previous ROM that you posted which is for the edge.
I had heavy lag after rooting due to the eng boot.img flashed on odin but after tinkering with L Speed, it's been much faster .
I'm going to do it over again using the 930t files you posted but I have a question if possible you can answer...
When you mention above thar there is no lag because stock boot.img is used... Does that only refer to the rom being flashed and not rooted ? Because of course the eng boot.img I need to flash on odin is necessary to be able to acquire root and this would leave me in the end with lag due to having to flash that eng boot img. ..
im hoping I'm wrong..
is there a way to flash in odin the eng boot, acquire root , and then flash back the stock boot.img and perhaps leaving me rooted and on a stock lag free boot.img ?
I read through the entire edge thread and other places and was hoping a solution but It may not be possible or I'm just missing something obvious? I'd rather not deal with tweaking using lspeed or kernel auditor etc. But if rooting only possible way is to be stuck with the eng boot img i guess I'll take the risk..
Thanks again !:good:
suddene said:
Thanks jrkruse for this , very much appreciated!
I just noticed your 930t post just now so I am very grateful and about to flash it.
I am currently on the previous ROM that you posted which is for the edge.
I had heavy lag after rooting due to the eng boot.img flashed on odin but after tinkering with L Speed, it's been much faster .
I'm going to do it over again using the 930t files you posted but I have a question if possible you can answer...
When you mention above thar there is no lag because stock boot.img is used... Does that only refer to the rom being flashed and not rooted ? Because of course the eng boot.img I need to flash on odin is necessary to be able to acquire root and this would leave me in the end with lag due to having to flash that eng boot img. ..
im hoping I'm wrong..
is there a way to flash in odin the eng boot, acquire root , and then flash back the stock boot.img and perhaps leaving me rooted and on a stock lag free boot.img ?
I read through the entire edge thread and other places and was hoping a solution but It may not be possible or I'm just missing something obvious? I'd rather not deal with tweaking using lspeed or kernel auditor etc. But if rooting only possible way is to be stuck with the eng boot img i guess I'll take the risk..
Thanks again !:good:
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Following The directions will get you a nonrooted custom rom that can be manipulated by adb such as deleting stuff or pushing files to system and will pass safetynet checks. If you want a rooted rom it means you have to have the eng boot.img. If you root the rom and and only flash back stock boot.img you will not have root but as soon as you flash back eng boot.img you will have root again. but doing this breaks safetynet
Is it possible to delete the TMO boot sound with adb?
sabresfan said:
Is it possible to delete the TMO boot sound with adb?
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See this post
Modded systemui volume panel fixed. Must flash AP file with rom
TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip
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Modded systemui volume panel fixed. Must flash AP file with rom
TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip
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Thank you for your continued support for us on the S7 flat.
I'm having issue playing video through flash player. For example, I can play youtube video through youtube app fine however if I play it through chrome or samsung browser is does this weird loop at any position in time of the video. Let me know if anyone else is having this issue. I installed rom but didn't install any of the mod of the mods. Wanted as close as stock possible. PS I did tried with mod and didn't like it and reflashed without mods.
Thanks in advance.
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I'm having issue playing video through flash player. For example, I can play youtube video through youtube app fine however if I play it through chrome or samsung browser is does this weird loop at any position in time of the video. Let me know if anyone else is having this issue. I installed rom but didn't install any of the mod of the mods. Wanted as close as stock possible. PS I did tried with mod and didn't like it and reflashed without mods.
Thanks in advance.
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It's the dual speaker mod try without that and all will work
@jrkruse,
Thanks. That is indeed the culprit. Reinstall rom without mods and remove system app through adb. Liking it. Thanks for all your efforts.
I am stuck in a bootloop when I install the stock kernel, but with the eng kernel it runs fine. Any ideas?
playingbball20 said:
I am stuck in a bootloop when I install the stock kernel, but with the eng kernel it runs fine. Any ideas?
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Reread OP and post 2 you skipped something
Hi, nice work!, I have a quick question, can I install the rom without the mods? I just want to have root. If its possible, what steps I need to skip?
Thanks
ManuEZ said:
Hi, nice work!, I have a quick question, can I install the rom without the mods? I just want to have root. If its possible, what steps I need to skip?
Thanks
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You can root but why not just root a stock Rom if you want no mods
Which file is the engboot.image?
DHackley said:
Which file is the engboot.image?
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It's in the adb zip
Geizerjin said:
so this Rom has Modded Playstore? can i push modded apk thru adb with this rom?
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The whole Rom is a customized stock nonrooted Rom. PlayStore and BSFree were my signature roms back in the day.
Playstore= almost all Samsung apps replaced with google apps that are found on the play store
BSFree= Highly debloated Rom with Samsung apps
NoNaMe= Systemui mods from that Rom.
You can choose whatever you want on install
My walkthrough
For amateurs like me, I put together some more detailed instructions. I hope this provides help for some users. Following the below steps I had no issues, it works great, and is very speedy. If there are any issues with my steps PLEASE correct me! I'm doing my best to contribute, not the opposite!
Thanks jrkruse, @umaro, and all others for this! So far I'm loving it!
My Steps:
1) ODIN (PC program) https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225177749
a. Setup:
-Make sure you have latest device drivers setup on your PC
-Enable USB Debugging on phone
-Boot phone into Download/Odin Mode: Turn off your device and press and hold Power button + Volume Down + Home. When you see the warning screen press Vol UP. Phone should say "Downloading..."
-Connect USB from PC to phone. ID:COM in Odin should turn Blue with a COM port
b. Unzip TMO_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip & select the (4) files from this zip (BL,AP,CP,CSC) in ODIN. Make sure all (4) get populated & selected
c. Options: Only these should be selected: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time
d. Select START
e. When you get a green PASS! message in Odin, that means firmware has successfully been installed. Be patient as first boot may take a while
f. Exit ODIN
2) Phone Setup: After phone restarts for 1st time, go through setup as normal. (Ignore different carriers logos and SIM warnings)
3) ODIN: Restart phone back into Download/ODIN mode. Unzip ADB_Root_Flat_Files.zip, select ONLY AP_Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar.md5, select START & wait for it to finish & restart phone
4) Gain Root:
a. Once phone comes back up, unzip ADB_Root_Flat_Files\Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip & Run root.bat. This will restart phone
b. After phone restarts, press key to continue install. I used options 2 & 1. Wait for phone to restart again. Should have root now.
5) FLASHFIRE/AROMA (App is now installed on phone via root script)
a. Unzip FlashFire_Flashable_G930T_Firmware.zip & copy unzipped file to your phone. Copy TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip to your phone. NOTE: Copy to internal memory NOT SD card.
b. Open FlashFire app on phone.
c. Choose + button, Flash ZIP, select TMO_FLAT_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_QF6_V4.zip, select Mount /system option, touch checkmark button
d. Choose + button, Click add firmware & select AP_FlashFire_Only_G930_QF6_Firmware.tar.md5. Select all partitions, touch checkmark button
e. The flash order should be: Flash firmware package, then Flash ZIP. Everroot disabled. FLASH! Phone will restart into Aroma installer.
f. When phone comes up after script, select WIPE ALL DATA. (First boot will take 10+ minutes too boot)
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Curious (and looking to identify different tweak options), would I need to go through ALL the steps again in order to access the Flashfire/Aroma setup to pick different setups, like PlayStore or NoNaMe? Or is there a shortcut I could take?