New Samsung S4 i9295: rooting + custom ROM details plus the attached files - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Got my new international version of the S4 (i9295) yesterday. Rooted and flashed a custom ROM this afternoon in about 1 hour. Below are the steps that I took to do this.
1.) Preparation: connect a usb micro SDcard reader (with a card in it) to your laptop and load the following files onto the sdcard,
-Towelroot.apk,
-SuperSU.apk
-terminal emulator such as jackpal.androidterm-1.0.70-71-minAPI4.apk
-root browser such as co.jrummy.root.browserfree.apk
-TWRP custom boot image file, Philz boot, recovery.img
-custom rom such as cm-12.1-20150715-NIGHTLY-jactivelte.zip
-Google Applications (GAPPS)​2.) Next, turn off your phone, remove the SIM card, insert the sdcard card with the above applications copied onto it.
3.) Turn on your phone. Go to Settings and click the "More" tab. Then go into security and check "Unknown Sources."
4.) Log onto a wifi network to gain internet access.
5.) Go to Applications, select the "My Files" browser and go to the sdcard. Locate Towelroot.apk that you just loaded on the card. Install it and run it. Towelroot will want to talk to the mothership regarding precisely how to root your device. This is okay.
6.) Install terminal emulator, and root browser.
7.) Install SuperSU. Open the SuperSU app and allow application to update binaries.
8.) Open terminal emulator, type in "dd if=/storage/extSdCard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21". Now type "reboot".
9.) TWRP should now be installed.
10.) Shut down the phone. Now, hold down the volume up and power buttons at the same time to boot into Philz TWRP bootloader.
11.) Select "Install zip", then select "Choose zip from storage/sdcard1", now choose the custom ROM that you have copied to the root of your external sdcard. Note: I had to do a factory reboot at this point as I was getting an "detected filesystem ext4 for /dev/block/platform/..." error message. I used the "factory reset" option under "wipe and format options" in TWRP with no problems. After this I was able to install the most recent 12.x Cyanogenmod rom with no problem.
12.) Repeat step 11 for GAPPS package.​I have moved 5 of the 7 applications listed in step 1 into a zip archive (12.9mb) and uploaded it. The only applications missing are the custom ROM (268mb), and recent GAPPS collection (75mb).
Sources for the resources in step 1 are,
GAPPS- https://itvends.com/gapps/
Cyanogenmod nightlies- http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=nightly&device=jactivelte
Towelroot- https://towelroot.com/
SuperSU- https://download.chainfire.eu/396/supersu/
Terminal emulator- http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/jack-p...erminal-emulator-1-0-70-android-apk-download/
Root browser (JRummy apps)- http://jrummy-apps.com/
Philz custom TWRP boot image file- goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflte
Have fun.

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ICS Q&A

This belongs to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324831
Sorry if I do not mention every problem in this thread, for there is a lot that can go wrong! If there are any further questions, please feel free to ask. Also, I am not responsible if anything goes wrong, obviously you have a choice to install this ROM. Finally, I am not a dev, I wish I was though. If I have crossed some boundaries, please let me know, I'm sorry this is my first major post. So help me, to help you!
Here is how to install and also get 3G working, don't complain, I tried.
If there are any questions, again, ask.
First, get this ODIN one click, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989 , thank you DG, you are a stud. Download the latest Nightly ,http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=captivatemtd , (I used 181). Grab the attached update.zip as well, this will be your CWM, to access it, use the 3 button method to get to recovery (press volume up and down, plus the power. release the power button when you see the ATT logo). Lastly, download Alpha 6, along with the Enable 3g zip and the superuser zip. Put nightly 181, the Alpha 6.zip, superuser.zip, update.zip, and the Enable 3g. zip on your sdcard.
Basic Outline of what needs to be done for original Alpha 6:
Download all the .zip's and the odin. Install drivers, and open up the ODIN.
Put the 4 zip's (Nightly 181, Alpha 6, Enable 3g, and update) on the root of your SDcard.
Open ODIN, and enter download mode on your phone. Connect your phone to your computer.
Press start on ODIN, and let it work.
Once the phone reboots, enter recovery mode. Choose reintsall packages, or install update.zip, whichever is there.
The phone will come back to that same recovery, choose reinstall packages or install update.zip again.
Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip form SDcard, and pick the cm7 nightly 181. Let that install.
Once CM7 is intalled, go back to recovery. Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip from sdcard, and install Alpha 6. You may have to repeat this step.
Go back into recovery, select install zip from SDcard, choose zip form SDcard, install the superuser.zip. Reboot the phone.
Once booted, log into you Google account, and download Script Manager.
Press the Menu soft key, System Settings, More..., Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, Menu soft key, New APN, Select Name and enter ATT WAP, then select APN and enter wap.cingular, Menu soft key and select save.
Reboot into recovery, install zip from SDcard, choose zip from SDcard, select the Enable 3g.zip, install.
Reboot the phone, open Script Manager.
Select the folder ".." twice (it should be the top folder), your now at the root folder, select etc, then init.d, select 99enable3g. Make sure "Run as root", "Run at boot", and "Run on net.change" are selected. Press save.
Reboot and it should work! Questions? Concerns? Let me know!
Basic Outline of what needs to be done for the Alpha 6 with Hardware Acceleration:
This is optional, but I went back to stock. You need the JF6 like before as well as the update.zip and the Alpha 6HW2D.zip on the SDcard.
Flash back to stock.*
Once finished going back to stock, go into recovery and reinstall packages. Let it reboot and select reinstall packages again.
First, do delete all user data and cache. It works.
Select install zip from SDcard, then choose zip from SDcard.
Select Alpha 6HW2D.zip. Let it complete. Then go back into recovery and repeat. It must be flashed twice.
TADA! let it boot and you should be good to go!
I will be adding more to this, but it will take some time. Thank you.
goob1284 said:
This belongs to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324831
Sorry if I do not mention every problem in this thread, for there is a lot that can go wrong! If there are any further questions, please feel free to ask. Also, I am not responsible if anything goes wrong, obviously you have a choice to install this ROM. Finally, I am not a dev, I wish I was though. If I have crossed some boundaries, please let me know, I'm sorry this is my first major post. So help me, to help you!
Here is a video on how to install and also get 3G working, don't complain, I tried.
If there are any questions, again, ask.
First, get this ODIN one click, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989 , thank you DG, you are a stud. Download the latest Nightly ,http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=captivatemtd , (I used 181). Grab the attached update.zip as well, this will be your CWM, to access it, use the 3 button method to get to recovery (press volume up and down, plus the power. release the power button when you see the ATT logo). Lastly, download Alpha 6, along with the Enable 3g zip and the superuser zip. Put nightly 181, the Alpha 6.zip, superuser.zip, update.zip, and the Enable 3g. zip on your sdcard.
(this video will be added hopefully by the end of today)
Basic Outline of what needs to be done:
Download all the .zip's and the odin. Install drivers, and open up the ODIN.
Put the 4 zip's (Nightly 181, Alpha 6, Enable 3g, and update) on the root of your SDcard.
Open ODIN, and enter download mode on your phone. Connect your phone to your computer.
Press start on ODIN, and let it work.
Once the phone reboots, enter recovery mode. Choose reintsall packages, or install update.zip, whichever is there.
The phone will come back to that same recovery, choose reinstall packages or install update.zip again.
Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip form SDcard, and pick the cm7 nightly 181. Let that install.
Once CM7 is intalled, go back to recovery. Choose install zip from SDcard, then choose zip from sdcard, and install Alpha 6. You may have to repeat this step.
Go back into recovery, select install zip from SDcard, choose zip form SDcard, install the superuser.zip. Reboot the phone.
Once booted, log into you Google account, and download Script Manager.
Press the Menu soft key, System Settings, More..., Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, Menu soft key, New APN, Select Name and enter ATT WAP, then select APN and enter wap.cingular, Menu soft key and select save.
Reboot into recovery, install zip from SDcard, choose zip from SDcard, select the Enable 3g.zip, install.
Reboot the phone, open Script Manager.
Select the folder ".." twice (it should be the top folder), your now at the root folder, select etc, then init.d, select 99enable3g. Make sure "Run as root", "Run at boot", and "Run on net.change" are selected. Press save.
Reboot and it should work! Questions? Concerns? Let me know!
I will be adding more to this, but it will take some time. Thank you.
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Question on the necessity of installing CM7. I came from JF6 stock, and I'm rolling just fine(for a Alpha)
EDIT** adding links for downloads:
A6 Cappy: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...97 ICS!!! A6&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13219900825961
SuperuserFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=776518&d=1320787022
Enable3gv2 fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790072&d=1321869485
ICS_VoiceSearchFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790280&d=1321887896
Calendar Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790037&d=1321868087
Does downloading apps from the Market work for you? I get the "Insufficient space" error.
swapnil said:
Does downloading apps from the Market work for you? I get the "Insufficient space" error.
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I am not having that problem. Try clearing the market cache, and reboot
kangi26 said:
Question on the necessity of installing CM7. I came from JF6 stock, and I'm rolling just fine
EDIT** adding links for downloads:
A6 Cappy: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...97 ICS!!! A6&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13219900825961
SuperuserFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=776518&d=1320787022
Enable3gv2 fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790072&d=1321869485
ICS_VoiceSearchFix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790280&d=1321887896
Calendar Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790037&d=1321868087
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Thank you for the links! I might need help with those instructions, Ill try to look them up. Ill add more to this later, Im gonna be busy for the next couple hours with some house work. Ill be adding the video and clean up the OP. with CM7, ill see how that goes, I just added that in there cause thats how i did it. Ill see if theres a better way. thank you very much for your help!
Just to ask the question - why is the JF6 with bootloaders necessary? Is the current state of the ICS port not compatible with GB bootloaders? Or is it just to have CWM available for flashing?
I'm just asking because if it's just a matter of being on a stock scenario, it would be safer to come from a non-bootloader stock package.
Combined patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19596674&postcount=2081
I also did not go from CM7.
Went from KK2 rom --> recovery, clear data, flash ROM -> recovery, clear data, flash ROM --> flash ROM (just for good measure, since I was in endless boot animation) --> flash superuser zip and enable3gv2 zip --> scriptmanager, set script settings --> reboot
Good to go with 3g working. other fixes can be applied too. I think the above package contains all of them.
jmtheiss said:
Just to ask the question - why is the JF6 with bootloaders necessary? Is the current state of the ICS port not compatible with GB bootloaders? Or is it just to have CWM available for flashing?
I'm just asking because if it's just a matter of being on a stock scenario, it would be safer to come from a non-bootloader stock package.
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You can go with the GB bootloaders, I guess its personal preference. And I did it as a precaution. I like going back to COMPLETE stock to make sure I start from scratch.
zeezz said:
Combined patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19596674&postcount=2081
I also did not go from CM7.
Went from KK2 rom --> recovery, clear data, flash ROM -> recovery, clear data, flash ROM --> flash ROM (just for good measure, since I was in endless boot animation) --> flash superuser zip and enable3gv2 zip --> scriptmanager, set script settings --> reboot
Good to go with 3g working. other fixes can be applied too. I think the above package contains all of them.
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Thank you for that link. And Ill change the directions as soon as i post up that video!
jmtheiss said:
Just to ask the question - why is the JF6 with bootloaders necessary? Is the current state of the ICS port not compatible with GB bootloaders? Or is it just to have CWM available for flashing?
I'm just asking because if it's just a matter of being on a stock scenario, it would be safer to come from a non-bootloader stock package.
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I dont think it is, I like to make sure I have a known good baseline for testing, so I almost always go to JF6 and MC when I install ROM's like this
Here - I've whipped up a pack with all the fixes (and directions) except the A6 file (as that's pretty big). Enjoy.
SMS Issues
If you're having problems sending SMS:
Open Dialer *#*#4636#*#*
Click: phone info
Press refresh next to smsc and see if the number is 07913121139418f0
If it isn't, input that number and hit Update
Reboot
Thanks Twicebak3d!
jmtheiss said:
Here - I've whipped up a pack with all the fixes (and directions) except the A6 file (as that's pretty big). Enjoy.
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Wow. Thats amazing. I might do that with all the files! Thanks
FYI, Running A6 with the Cappy kernel. I'm testing the battery now, and hit 100% last night before bed, unplugged, and overnight, dropped to 43%. Limited use since 9am PST, now down to 16%. Something interesting, Screen use is 45%, Phone Idle 20%, Android OS 9%
Device not going to sleep?
kangi26 said:
FYI, Running A6 with the Cappy kernel. I'm testing the battery now, and hit 100% last night before bed, unplugged, and overnight, dropped to 43%. Limited use since 9am PST, now down to 16%. Something interesting, Screen use is 45%, Phone Idle 20%, Android OS 9%
Device not going to sleep?
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Thats what i think too. Im checking voltage control every once in a while, and the unused state is sleep. 100Mhz is at like 43%+.
goob1284 said:
Thats what i think too. Im checking voltage control every once in a while, and the unused state is sleep. 100Mhz is at like 43%+.
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Rumor has it that onecosmic is going to release A7 soon. I'll hold on to A6 until then and reflash then. See if that changes anything
I'm getting 65% in deep sleep and 20% in 100mhz...
Sent from ICS captivate. Be jello.
Captivate install instruction for A6
So we start off, of course we need some files & requirements:
Make sure you have a WiFi connection available
The ROM itself: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18877954&postcount=1
SuperUser fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=776518&d=1320787022
3G: fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790072&d=1321869485
Voicesearch fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...0&d=1321887896
Calendar Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=790037&d=1321868087
I put all of them in a folder called ICS, you name it whatever you want
First of all we need to make sure you do not have simlock enabled.
To disable:
1. Go to settings
2. Go to the security tab
3. Click on sim card lock, and disable it.
You do NOT have to be on any particular ROM to install ICS. I prefer to start from JF6 and Master Clear.
If you are on a custom ROM:
Make sure to disable any lagfix if you have one enabled
Copy folder with your downloads onto your devices SD
If you want to make a backup of your current ROM, now would be the time to do that
Once that is done, power off, and just for safety sake, I remove my Ext SD and SIM
Now we need to wipe the phone.
1. In the recovery menu select “wipe data/factory reset”
2. Go ahead and go to the “advanced” option
3. In there select “wipe Dalvik Cache”
4. Go back to the menu you were before.
5. In the recovery menu navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
6. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
7. Navigate to the ICS Folder
8. Select the ROM
9. Now navigate to the option “Yes – ROM NAME HERE”
It will now flash the rom.
Once this is done, go back and install the ROM one more time
Once we have done this, go ahead and hit the “reboot system now” option.
Wait for the phone to boot, if it does not go past the boot screen after a few min, pop out the battery, re-install the battery, re-boot into recovery and start at step #1 again
Reboot in recovery.
1. In the recovery menu navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
2. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. In there select “Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip”
Once it’s done, “reboot system now”
Once you’ve restarted. You’ll need to install script manager. For this you must have a WiFi connection, the device will not have a data connection yet. Open up the market and search in for “script manager”, and download & install Script Manager FREE.
When it’s done installing, we are going to add YOUR APN.
1. Open the settings app
2. Click on “more…”
3. Now press “Mobile networks”
4. Then click “Access Point Names”
5. And hit the menu button, then press “new APN”
For AT&T, I have been successful with:
Name: ATT
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
Username: Not Set
Password: Not Set
Server: Not Set
MMSC: Not Set
MMS Proxy: Not Set
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not Set
APN Type: Not Set
When you have put these in, hit menu and save
Reboot into Recovery:
1. Navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
2. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. Select “enable3gv2.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install enable3gv2.zip”
When it’s done flashing hit the “reboot system now” option.
Thank you to WarDrake in the i9000 threads who simplified this fix. I’m using his instructions and all credits go to him
1. Open script manager and go navigate to : /etc/init.d
2. In here select the script named 99enable3g and open it as a script
3. Now select run as root, run at boot, run on network change (DO NOT RUN IT)
4. Hit the “save” button.
5. Exit script manager
Reboot into Recovery:
1. In the recovery menu navigate to “install zip from sdcard” and press your selection key
2. Now choose the option “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. Select “ICS_VoiceSearchFix.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install ICS_VoiceSearchFix.zip”
1. Select “choose zip from sdcard”
3. Navigate to the ICS folder
4. Select “CalendarFix.zip”
5. Now navigate to the option “Yes – install CalendarFix.zip”
Reboot, and you should be running ICS.
If you cannot send SMS(Thanks to Thanks Twicebak3d)
Open Dialer *#*#4636#*#*
Click: phone info
Press refresh next to smsc and see if the number is 07913121139418f0
If it isn't, input that number and hit Update
Reboot
jmtheiss said:
Here - I've whipped up a pack with all the fixes (and directions) except the A6 file (as that's pretty big). Enjoy.
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This looks like I can flash from CWM. Is that right?
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
elmerct said:
This looks like I can flash from CWM. Is that right?
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
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Each individual file, yes
Does wi-fi tethering work?

Rooting with mobile Odin

Root Galaxy Note – Safest Method with no loss of data
(reference to cursed4eva-dev)
Tutorial to Safely Root the Galaxy Note:
This is my preferred method to root the Galaxy Note GT-N7000 and here are the reasons why,
Advantages:
1. SAFE
2. Works with the 4.0.4 update
3. Minimal downloads – 3-10mb max
4. Quick – 2-5 Mins Approx
5. No loss of apps or Data
6. Counter does not increase (can unroot and avail warranty if needed)
7. Can be done without a PC
Disadvantages:
1. MicroSD Card Required
2. Works only with ICS (Android 4.0)
Caution:
For 4.0 only.
Follow all steps properly, do not proceed with rooting if u don't understand even one step.
Proceed at your own risk, i am not responsible for any problems.
Step 1. Download SuperSU.zip and transfer it to the root of your Micro SD card.
Step 2: Press Up Volume + Power + Home and hold till the phone reboots and you see Samsung Galaxy Note displayed on screen, at which point you can let the keys go.
Step 3: Now you should be in Android system recovery, select “apply update from external storage” (as shown in the image to the right) and select SuperSU.zip that we transferred earlier.
Step 4: Once Complete hit “reboot system now”
We have ROOT now, we set out the root the Galaxy Note and have done it
If you just want to run Root apps like Titanium Backup you are done here but if you want to flash custom ROMs, Kernels, Mods, Themes and so on continue…
Step 5:. Get Mobile ODIN Pro from the PlayStore or alternatively Mobile ODIN Lite from XDA.
(Id highly recommend the PRO version if you plan on flashing a lot of custom Roms, Kernels and so on)
Step 6: Download the SpeedMod Kernel and transfer it to the Internal/External Sd.
Step 7: Open Mobile ODIN and get through the initial screens (Grant Access, Let it Downloadany files if needed) and then click Kernel and navigate to wherever you have saved SpeedMod Kernel and select it and hit Flash Firmware.
BAM! We now have FULL ROOT with A SAFE Custom Recovery for the Galaxy Note!!!
dude easier one.
Download the philz kernel..boot into recovery, install zip from sd, choose philz, reboot,
BAM! u have root, safe kernel, and clockworkmod latest touch recovery.
nokiamodeln91 said:
dude easier one.
Download the philz kernel..boot into recovery, install zip from sd, choose philz, reboot,
BAM! u have root, safe kernel, and clockworkmod latest touch recovery.
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im just giving alternatives

Root miui lp stock rom without pc

This guide will root your device through Stock MI Recovery(Works with TWRP also), but this is not Native Root. A new app named SuperSU will be installed, which will give root Permission.
Note : - Rooting Void Warranty.
Caution:
This is a safe process, but I am not responsible for anything bad that happens to your phone.
In most cases this approach of rooting should not block OTA updates.
Steps to follow for rooting:
1. Download the Redmi2pLRoot.zip and Copy the file to the folder 'Internal storage' (root of internal storage)
(File at the end of thread)
2. Open the Updater app, Press the 3 dots at Right Top Corner, A menu will open. Tap on “Choose Update Package“ and select the Root.zip File.
3. Wait until device will reboot.
4. After reboot a new app SuperSu will be installed.
5. Open the app and Choose"Continue".
6. Choose "Normal", Don't Choose TWRP/CWM, device will go into Boot Loop.
Note:- Don't Choose TWRP/CWM, it will brick your device.
7. After sucessful updation , press ok.
8. Your Phone has now Root Permission
NOTE IM JUST SHARING THIS ALL CREDITS GOES TO ORIGINAL DEVELOPERS ORIGINAL THREAD LINK:- http://en.miui.com/thread-223314-1-1.html
I am using Tesla rom. I have no updater app. How can I root my redmi 2 prime without pc?

[G900A] [Guide] How to downgrade to NCE (Regardless of any OTA) (even from LP)

What You'll Need:
The experimental firmware: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120704448 (Thanks @NavSad !)
My updated G900A RootPack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7vwyq4T4609SiUQz43zLXvYOu9Hqohb/view?usp=sharing
(Windows Defender may detect TowelRoot as an Android Malware Exploit, you may need to disable defender temporarily.)
If you want to downgrade to NCE/KitKat: The G900A_NCE.Zip file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahpVGnG3bQ-mEoztN4XUvdbTOW64IdoT/view?usp=sharing
Get Ready:
You will need to extract the RootPack files and move the RootPack folder along with the G900A_Firmware.zip to an external SD and put it in your phone.
What To Do:
Step 1: Go back down!
Download the experimental firmware and extract the zip on your computer.
Open Odin3, select the AP slot, and specify the experimental firmware so you can flash it.
Under Options, Make sure only "AutoReboot" and "F. Time Reset" are selected.
FLASH
Step 2: Our Old Friend
After the OS is installed, go to the file manager and install Flashfire, SuperSU, TowelRoot, BusyBox, and SafeStrap.
Run towelroot. Simply hit "make it ra1n" and 3 seconds later you'll have the root binaries installed.
Now open the SuperSU app and hit "continue", let it do its thing and then update the SU binaries (you don't have to reboot)
Step 3. Where to go?
You now need to determine where you want to go?
You can downgrade to NCE or upgrade to OF3
NCE DOWNGRADE/ROOT GUIDE
(KitKat) (Will downgrade you to KitKat and root it)
Now open BusyBox, dismiss the social prompt, and hit install
Now open SafeStrap Installer, grant SU Permissions, and Install recovery (DO NOT Reboot into it)
Open FlashFire, Grant SU Permission, and Accept the Disclaimer.
Hit the '+' and hit 'Flash Firmware Package', navigate and select the G900A_NCE.Zip, and let it scan the archive.
Check Recovery, System, Cache, and Persist. Uncheck modem/Firmware
Hit the Check in the Top Right to confirm changes and Hit the '+' again
Select Wipe System. 3rd Party Apps, Cache Partition, Cache Partition Format, and select the check in the top right to confirm changes
Drag wipe above the flash firmware package
Select EverRoot, Uncheck "Inject SuperSU" (If you don't, it will cause a kernel panic)
Select Reboot, Check Select "Preserve Recovery", and select the check in the top right to confirm changes (If you don't do this, you won't have recovery once you downgrade.)
HIT FLASH and OK (This will work, don't panic) It may take up to five minutes for the process to complete, if it fails, reflash combination.
After the OS is installed, go to the file manager and install TowelRoot, SuperSU, BusyBox, And SafeStrap
Run towelroot. Simply hit "make it ra1n" and 3 seconds later you'll have the root binaries installed.
Reboot to make SuperSU detect root.
Now open the SuperSU app and hit "continue", let it do its thing and then update the SU binaries (Yes, Reboot now)
Now open BusyBox, grant SU Permissions, dismiss the inital message and install busybox
Now open SafeStrap, grant SU Permissions, Install Recovery.
Your all set.
OF3 UP/DOWNGRADE/ROOT GUIDE
(Lollipop) (Will downgrade you to Lollipop and root it)
Open FlashFire, Grant SU Permission, and Accept the Disclaimer.
Select "Flash Zip/OTA" and Select the G900A_OF3.zip
Mount /system read/write
Select "Flash Zip/OTA" and Select the G900A_OF3_Tether.zip
Mount /system read/write
Select Wipe System. 3rd Party Apps, Cache Partition, Cache Partition Format, and select the check in the top right to confirm changes
Drag wipe above the flash firmware package (This will fix battery/heating/lag issues while your on OF3) (Trust Me)
Select Wipe System. 3rd Party Apps, Cache Partition, Cache Partition Format, and select the check in the top right to confirm changes
Drag below the G900A_OF3.zip (This will clean up the setup) (Trust me)
Hit "flash", let it flash, reboot, and load.
HIT FLASH and OK
After OS is installed, you will have root.
Copy G900A_OF3_Kernel.zip to the RootPack folder.
Install BusyBox, open and grant SU, Install BusyBox
Install SafeStrap, open and grant SU, Install to Recovery. (DO NOT Reboot into it)
Download the NCE_Flasher then install it, and open it up then hit " flash", wait for it to finish then hit "tap to reboot" and it will take you directly to SS recovery. Then you can flash whatever MODs or addons you wish or even ANOTHER ROM, just make sure you wipe everything but the external SD card if you are flashing a new ROM and you should be good.
Remember to ReFlash the G900A_OF3_Kernel.zip file in SafeStrap before you exit SafeStrap otherwise you will not be able to reboot.
If you forget and end up with an error, Just flash G900A_OF3_Kernel.zip with Odin3. (It won't wipe anything)
Marshmallow
---Working on a method---
(Won't stop until I have every update rooted.)
Marshmallow is currently unrootable on the G900A and G900V (CID 11). A method will likely appear in the future.
It is safe for you to flash to the latest Marshmallow, you will be able to restore the experimental combination to root again.
Notes: This guide is an updated version of AptLogic's Guide. ( Can a mod please sticky that thread )
I have created this thread as an "elimination of confusion"/"Catch All" and I will update the thread once I get root on Marshmallow , https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196.
Thank you to AptLogic and everyone involved in the development of root for this device.​
Which File where?
So which files go in which slots in ODIN ?
NM...I get it now. Thanks will let you know how it worked for me !
CheeseMerchant said:
So which files go in which slots in ODIN ?
NM...I get it now. Thanks will let you know how it worked for me !
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Guide Updated.
Works Great !
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Thank you !!! This worked great!
It has not worked for me or something I did wrong
please help me
Since I can downgrade my S5 to kitkat does that mean that I can use the CyanogenMod build for kitkat on the s5 or will it brick my phone ?
First off, thank you so much for this guide! I recently got an old Galaxy S5 from my Dad, and rolled it back to KitKat using these instructions.
I'm experiencing two rather strange issues, though.
1) KitKat doesn't seem to be remembering my Wi-Fi password. I'm having to re-enter it every time I reboot the phone.
2) I'm getting a message on booting that "Safestrap is disabled. System will start in 10 seconds." The system starts like it should, but this message pops up every time. Is this normal, or will something correct it?
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!
The Google Drive links are dead. Could we get new ones please @Justin1198?
Thanks in advance!

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2012 stock to Android 7.1

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2012 stock to Android 7.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2012 3G/tilapia or wifi-only/grouper to Android 7.1 Nougat / LineageOS 14.1
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (3G or wifi) with Android 5 to a powerful one with Android 7.1 Nougat.
Don't expect stable Android 8 or 9 on this tab, but 7.1 is already perfect ;-)
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written horizontally (vertically on 2013 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
And if you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a 3G model (codename tilapia), if not, Wifi only alias grouper.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wifi network.
Go to Settings > About > Update. Download if update is available.
CHANGELOG
v3. Improve readability + update TWRP + gapps-config.txt (thx to @23deanor)
v2. Minor updates for tutorial + pack
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2012 pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-nexus7-2012-packv2
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.5.2_9-0 + gapps-config.txt by @aaopt + working OpenGapps pico + Magisk root).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For 3G model/tilapia:
ROM LineageOS 14.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-7-1-2-tilapia-unofficial-lineageos-14-1-2021-01-11.3978723/
Download latest build: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145713539
For Wifi model/grouper:
ROM LineageOS 14.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-7-1-2-grouper-unofficial-lineageos-14-1-2021-01-11.4112431/
Download latest build: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=17248734326145713542
Google Apps are included in my pack (open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20190209.zip)
Tablet must be fully charged to 100%.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2012
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and check USB debugging ON.
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
Connect tab to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
015d3b668413fc0d unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and prints a dark screen with message: LOCK STATE - LOCKED
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Use Volume keys to select Reboot and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android fast, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.5 RECOVERY
Now enter this command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.5.2_9-0-tilapia.img
### Or for Wifi only model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.5.2_9-0-grouper.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 1.828s
Use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > select System, Data, Boot partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checke and bottom right button show Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) SET FILESYSTEM TO F2FS
F2FS is the fastest filesystem for read and write partitions on flash memories. Compared to EXT4, gain is from 15 to 280%.
No need to format the /System partition because it is Read only and Ext4 is still faster.
Now go Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Cache, Data, Internal Storage and Swipe to Wipe.
Tap on Back button (to Advanced Wipe Menu).
Select /cache partition > Repair or Change File System > Change File System > F2FS, Swipe.
Go Back and back to Advanced Wipe Menu.
Select /data partition > Repair or Change File System > Change File System > F2FS, Swipe.
Tap on Home button > Reboot > Recovery > Swipe to Reboot
6) FLASH ANDROID + OPENGAPPS + MAGISK
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Back to Mount menu.
Connect tab to computer.
Copy ROM + GAPPS + gapps-config.txt + Magisk
### Do not unzip files. Copy and paste zip files to Internal Storage
### Copy gapps-config.txt or you will get an "insufficient space" crash during flash.
Then go back to Home menu > Install
Select lineage-*.zip, and Add More Zips,
then open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20190209.zip and Add More Zips,
then Magisk.zip and Swipe to force install.
Be patient.
### If it fails, install zips 1 by 1.
Android 7.1 is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and swype to confirm, wait.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (at least 10 minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK
Configure Android as you like.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Magisk app (v23+).
Go to Settings > go to App Rename app to Godmode to hide hide.
Below, switch MagiskHide ON.
Now go to Magisk Modules tab > install liboemcrypto disabler and MagiskHide Props Config.
Connect to your Google account, download from Play Store Netflix and Disney+.
### If you are already connected to Google account.
Clear cache (Settings > Apps > All apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage) and restart tab.
Relaunch Play Store, Netflix and Disney+ will be available in SD.
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
- In Developer options, you may try Force GPU rendering.
Much faster on my tab, tell me if it does (or not for you)
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: ud4, AndDiSa, aaopt, TWRP team, LineageOS team, OpenGApps team
hi is there a video tutorial for this bit
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
i've never used command prompt or adb,thanks
tonybhoy said:
hi is there a video tutorial for this bit
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
i've never used command prompt or adb,thanks
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Hi, you may try this: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-open-command-prompt-from-right-click-menu
djibe89 said:
Hi, you may try this: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-open-command-prompt-from-right-click-menu
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hi,i can open cmd prompt i just don't know how to get it to find the folder i'm looking for,the flash one i think
this is all i get
tonybhoy said:
this is all i get
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Hi,
it seems you didn't read well the WindowsClub tutorial.
3 choices:
From within the /flash folder, enter "cmd" in the address bar and hit ENTER. It will open the CMD in the /flash context.
Copy path of folder from Windows Explorer address bar and enter following command in CMD:
cd /d (CTRL + V TO PASTE THE PATH)
Move to the parent directory (/djibe). Select /flash folder, then hold SHIFT and right click Open command here.
Command will open on the /flash context.
djibe89 said:
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checke and bottom right button show Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) SET FILESYSTEM TO F2FS
F2FS is the fastest filesystem for read and write partitions on flash memories. Compared to EXT4, gain is from 15 to 280 %.
No need to format the /System partition because it is Read only and Ext4 is still faster.
Now go Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Cache, Data, Internal Storage and Swipe to Wipe.
Tap on Back button (to Advanced Wipe Menu).
Select /cache partition > Repair or Change File System > Change File System > F2FS, Swipe.
Go Back and back to Advanced Wipe Menu.
Select /data partition > Repair or Change File System > Change File System > F2FS, Swipe.
Tap on Home button > Reboot > Recovery > Swipe to Reboot
6) FLASH ANDROID + OPENGAPPS + MAGISK
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Back to Mount.
Copy ROM + GAPPS + gapps-config-tilapia.txt + Magisk + Magisk Manager.
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Everything is going great until this point - the storage is not mounted (can't see them in Explorer). Any ideas?
23deanor said:
Everything is going great until this point - the storage is not mounted (can't see them in Explorer). Any ideas?
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Hi,
try to reboot recovery,
go to Mount and play with bottom right button Enable/disable MTP.
If it doesnt work, go over Windows Start Menu icon > right click > Device management and make sure the Tab is well detected.
The bottom right button Enable/disable MTP didn't do much - the laptop made the noise like a USB device was being disconnected (not connected) and in the system tray, the option to eject Nexus 7 was present. I can't check Device Manager at the moment because the tablet is currently completely unresponsive. I think the battery may be flat because I left it all day and overnight before being able to come back to work on it.
I appreciate your help and would really like to get this 7.1 ROM working.
Nothing appears to be working, the tablet can be seen in adb-devices in recovery mode, but not in Device Manager or Windows Explorer.
The tablet now has no OS on it so as it currently stands is useless - do you have any ideas how to get this going again?
Hi,
install USB drivers from my pack on another PC.
Then connect tab.
And tell me what happened
djibe89 said:
Hi,
install USB drivers from my pack on another PC.
Then connect tab.
And tell me what happened
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I renamed the folder to have no spaces in the name and used adb push to get the files on to the tablet. Next problem is there isn't enough storage to install the gapps package.
23deanor said:
I renamed the folder to have no spaces in the name and used adb push to get the files on to the tablet. Next problem is there isn't enough storage to install the gapps package.
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Did you flash the repartition script first ?
djibe89 said:
Did you flash the repartition script first ?
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No, I don't see that in your instructions.
23deanor said:
No, I don't see that in your instructions.
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Well, sorry, I'm confused with Nexus 7 2013.
Wipe all partitions.
Copy ROM + GAPPS + the file gapps-config-tilapia.txt. Without this GApps are oversized
djibe89 said:
Well, sorry, I'm confused with Nexus 7 2013.
Wipe all partitions.
Copy ROM + GAPPS + the file gapps-config-tilapia.txt. Without this GApps are oversized
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You have me confused too now.
Is there a need to repartition or not?
23deanor said:
You have me confused too now.
Is there a need to repartition or not?
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Hi, you don't need to repartition for Android 7.1.
You need both Opengapps + gapps-config-tilapia.txt when falshing GApps.
djibe89 said:
Hi, you don't need to repartition for Android 7.1.
You need both Opengapps + gapps-config-tilapia.txt when falshing GApps.
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Ok. But there isn't the space to install them despite wiping everything, so I will need to look elsewhere I think.
23deanor said:
Ok. But there isn't the space to install them despite wiping everything, so I will need to look elsewhere I think.
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Is the txt config file along gapps when you flash ?
If not it won't work.
djibe89 said:
Is the txt config file along gapps when you flash ?
If not it won't work.
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Yes I push them both across to /data and install from there using TWRP

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