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[Q] How to root my version of the s3 mini?

Hi i think the threads in general is becoming way more a jungle to me than actually help
So I'm trying to find out which file or exploit i can use to get my phone rooted.
My model:
GT-I8190N
Base Band:
I8190NXXAMG1
And its European / Scandinavia version of the phone.
Any that have been in same boat that can guide me in right direction? or people that actually have the files to get it rooted for my exact model & version?
Thanks guys.

Try here. If doesn't work search better & it doesn't seems a jungle, don't be lazy.

mauam said:
Try here. If doesn't work search better & it doesn't seems a jungle, don't be lazy.
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Thanks for the quick answer and the quick judgement as well i assume, i already tried that trick and it did not work for me, perhaps i did something wrong but 2 times in a row and failed each i moved on with my search, iv tried for months to get it open ever since there was this tool on the forum where you could donate so he could add newer versions for support in his tool, now i cant really remember what name or the tool of it but, he suddenly became inactive or something. I guess I'm just stock on this ****ty rom, might as well just trash it and buy another phone.

wazer1337 said:
Thanks for the quick answer and the quick judgement as well i assume, i already tried that trick and it did not work for me, perhaps i did something wrong but 2 times in a row and failed each i moved on with my search, iv tried for months to get it open ever since there was this tool on the forum where you could donate so he could add newer versions for support in his tool, now i cant really remember what name or the tool of it but, he suddenly became inactive or something. I guess I'm just stock on this ****ty rom, might as well just trash it and buy another phone.
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i think you mean THIS ONE
But as mauam said: his link to the root-guide is ok. Just do it step by step and everything should be fine.
J.

JackoMJ said:
i think you mean THIS ONE
But as mauam said: his link to the root-guide is ok. Just do it step by step and everything should be fine.
J.
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Yeah exactly, was the done
Btw i just followed it carefully and now it works it seems, patch saying pass/OK
Thanks a bunch guys.

wazer1337 said:
Yeah exactly, was the done
Btw i just followed it carefully and now it works it seems, patch saying pass/OK
Thanks a bunch guys.
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you´re welcome
Remember: mauam is one of the best users here on xda - you can always trust his tips
J.

Isn't there a way to root this device yet?

Isn't there a way to root any version of this device yet? I can live without cyanogenmod or many custom roms but without root would be really tough.

There is root and cyanogenmod 12 for g800f and g800h.

Tomislav3383 said:
There is root and cyanogenmod 12 for g800f and g800h.
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I know about cyanogenmod but I'm wondering about root. Where are the posts about root? Can you post them here? I looked in the development and original development (as well as the general forum) and didn't see anything.

I used this method to root my SM-G800F:
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-mini-sm-g800f
It worked very well
Sent from my SM-G800F using XDA Free mobile app

passie99 said:
I used this method to root my SM-G800F:
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-mini-sm-g800f
It worked very well
Sent from my SM-G800F using XDA Free mobile app
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Thanks for sharing !
But i have one small question: do you need to unlock the bootloader in order for this to work ? Because they always say that in rooting tutorials.

Nielsieboy said:
Thanks for sharing !
But i have one small question: do you need to unlock the bootloader in order for this to work ? Because they always say that in rooting tutorials.
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Just unlock bootloader in Motorola's devices, in Samsung's devices no need it but your knox counter will trigger like unlock bootloader (warranty is void)

kaiodduarte said:
Just unlock bootloader in Motorola's devices, in Samsung's devices no need it but your knox counter will trigger like unlock bootloader (warranty is void)
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Oh ok thanks.

build number
Thanks for the info - my Build number is slightly different - KOT49H.G800FXXU1ANL1 - any pointers for rooting this will be greatly appreciated! Cheers!

odalay1982 said:
Thanks for the info - my Build number is slightly different - KOT49H.G800FXXU1ANL1 - any pointers for rooting this will be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
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Yours is still a G800F phone. There shouldn't be any problem using the method suggested.

rpgdev said:
Yours is still a G800F phone. There shouldn't be any problem using the method suggested.
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Wow thank you for the swift response! I'm sure you are correct, but my only concern is the bottom of the post containing the tutorial states its ONLY for a build No. different from mine. Again any further advice would be a great help! Thanks

odalay1982 said:
Wow thank you for the swift response! I'm sure you are correct, but my only concern is the bottom of the post containing the tutorial states its ONLY for a build No. different from mine. Again any further advice would be a great help! Thanks
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I hadn't notice that. I guess you can ask in some chainfire specific forum or wait for someone that has rooted successfully with a slightly different phone model number.

rpgdev said:
I hadn't notice that. I guess you can ask in some chainfire specific forum or wait for someone that has rooted successfully with a slightly different phone model number.
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I performed a software update when I got the phone a few weeks ago - does this change the build No? Kind of annoying if so, haha - as probably could have rooted with the method mentioned otherwise!
Anyway, thanks a lot for the advice I'll check in a Chainfire forum.
Cheers

rpgdev said:
I hadn't notice that. I guess you can ask in some chainfire specific forum or wait for someone that has rooted successfully with a slightly different phone model number.
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Have rooted my phone now! :good: Found the info on another thread - it would appear that the root file I used (CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5) is identical to the one mentioned in this thread - so in this case build No doesnt seem to matter. Cheers

odalay1982 said:
Have rooted my phone now! :good: Found the info on another thread - it would appear that the root file I used (CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5) is identical to the one mentioned in this thread - so in this case build No doesnt seem to matter. Cheers
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Thanks for reporting back, not enough people do that

Verizon Nexus 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tmobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Baseband update

Hey Guys
Is there a link where i can download the latest baseband for Tmobile Samsung s6
My current one is G920TUVU2COF6
Will the recent baseband be compatible with rooted phones? Will private mode and finger scan still work??
Thanks
Daniel

There is a thread for that. Search also works. Yes, you can still root and yes the fingerprint scanner will work. :good:

Great, thank you for that! Sorry for the noob question, all i need to do is use odin to install and thats it? i dont need to do a phone backup or reset?
thanks
KaneHusky said:
There is a thread for that. Search also works. Yes, you can still root and yes the fingerprint scanner will work. :good:
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danman987 said:
Great, thank you for that! Sorry for the noob question, all i need to do is use odin to install and thats it? i dont need to do a phone backup or reset?
thanks
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Many threads on here give details how to do all this.

KaneHusky said:
There is a thread for that. Search also works. Yes, you can still root and yes the fingerprint scanner will work. :good:
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Good form. "Here's an answer with a link" followed by "but next time try searching before asking"
This place used to be a great site. Too many d-bags joining in recent times that have an elitist mentality despite having little contribution. I can understand how some may search but either not understand what they're reading or want to double check that what they're thinking is correct. Best just to answer and remind them to search and ask their question in the thread they think might be the one.
Anyway, I just had to say something. For your candor I'll hit the thanks button :good:

MOTO X4 reads "0" IMIE, NO SCREEN ROTATION, CHOPPY BLUETOOTH, NO SIM

******REPOSTED*****
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OLD THREAD > https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/help/moto-x4-reads-0-imei-t3897098/page2
Posted over 2 weeks ago :'(
PLEASE SHARE AROUND IF SOMEONE WOULD KNOW THE ANSWER
OTHERWISE WHATS THE XIOMI MI MIX 3 LIKE.?. IS THE 5G VARIANT FAR OFF?
Thanks GitHub coders
Hello XDA Fam, I've come to you for help.
Before it is asked, I did search around forums/threads but I really do have a hard time navigating around this site. And from what I seen there was no answers that I needed. Currently my Moto X4 XT1900-7 which I believe is on a factory image, no longer connects to my carrier. It is able to tell me the actual carrier but that's about it. The reason why I ask is because I'm on a completely stock image that's been updated via OTA.
I believe I lost my IMEI, carrier connection ( call it what you will) and orientation ( when you rotate your phone) after flashing this rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/development/rom-pixel-experience-t3876195.
Since then I've been lost. Please if anyone has a recent up to date fix for this I'd be very keen to hear from you.
I've heard of injecting the IMEI, and tried but some guide I followed on XDA was unclear. And I'm not even sure if it would fix anything .. So again if you have a clear up to date guide on this, I'd be very appreciative.
Thankyou for your time to read through. Any info you may need I can try and provide. I hope that I haven't upset anyone with posting this in the wrong section. Or the fact that it's been asked before. If so you could attach a link for me to follow

Which ROM are currently on? Stock or any other? Also give your device model name(eg. XT1900-2 in my case)
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Sorry didn't read the whole problem. What is Device Model? (XT1900-2,XT1900-4,XT1900-7)
Did you try flashing the Stock ROM again?If not, grab one from this link - https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/RETAIL/

AgentDivanshu said:
Which ROM are currently on? Stock or any other? Also give your device model name(eg. XT1900-2 in my case)
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Sorry didn't read the whole problem. What is Device Model? (XT1900-2,XT1900-4,XT1900-7)
Did you try flashing the Stock ROM again?If not, grab one from this link - https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/RETAIL/
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@AgentDivanshu hello friend
Yes I have XT1900-7 stock rom As in 7.1.1? I flashed both 8.1 and 9.0 from that lolinet site
Thanks

GossipGoot said:
@AgentDivanshu hello friend
Yes I have XT1900-7 stock rom As in 7.1.1? I flashed both 8.1 and 9.0 from that lolinet site
Thanks
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You can try doing -
Flashing the firmware again(stock), then try locking and unlocking the bootloader again, then, installing PE or HavocOS or any other ROM you like.
Just give it a try!
Regards,
SkuzzyTech

SkuzzyTech said:
You can try doing -
Flashing the firmware again(stock), then try locking and unlocking the bootloader again, then, installing PE or HavocOS or any other ROM you like.
Just give it a try!
Regards,
SkuzzyTech
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Cheers for the quick replys. Is the rom part necessary after locking/unlocking bootloader?

GossipGoot said:
Cheers for the quick replys. Is the rom part necessary after locking/unlocking bootloader?
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@SkuzzyTech are you familiar with GitHub coding?

@SkuzzyTech are you familiar with GitHub coding?
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Nope, I don't use Github much
Cheers for the quick replys. Is the rom part necessary after locking/unlocking bootloader?
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At least you should give it a try!

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Nope, I don't use Github much
At least you should give it a try!
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Yeah I suppose

The moto g4/g4 plus suffer from a similar issue. Couple threads from their xda forum. Seems some can solve it and some can't.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/solve-moto-g4-plus-one-imei-fp-sensor-t3800410
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-moto-g4-plus-imei0-issue-t3859068

Eh I've moved on to flagship phone