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Simple Root for Unlocked Bootloaders (SGP311/312)

It was clear that rooting some Sony devices was not as easy as it should be. This is for unlocked bootloader users, who want to quickly root a stock ROM by flashing a rooted boot.img. It is for the POLLUX_WINDY (ie. the SGP311/312) devices ONLY.
Do not install this on the Pollux (tablet Z with LTE), or it will no longer boot - use flashtool to fix it
There may have been some in the past, but these tend to be full of other "tweaks", like hideous amateur boot logos, and stupid changes like setting ro.secure=0. That's a bad idea, it can break things, and frankly, I know from experience of myself and others that there is a need for a FAST way to root your unlocked device after flashing a new ROM, rather than messing around with downgrading and OTAs.
This will NOT work on locked bootloader, but this is not intended for them. This doesn't include 9001 different recoveries either, like some "kernels" do. This is the stock kernel, with root added, and nothing stupid added.
There is one security improvement made - ro.adb.secure has been set to 1. This is an important security feature, please don't complain about it. If you don't use ADB, you'll never see it, and it won't change anything. If you use adb, it will offer you greater security on 4.2+ stock Sony ROMs, which don't have this feature enabled. You will be prompted to accept the computer connection on the phone, just like in "AOSP" Android 4.2 and above.
The downloads are available above, in the "Downloads" tab. If you have a particular version you wish to request, simply post the kernel.sin. I have made this for only the SGP311/312 (Pollux_Windy) Tablet Z phone images right now, but will consider expanding it for other devices if there is demand and people who can test.
Enjoy simple root, without the nonsense. None of the "don't mirror my files" crap. None of the "please give me donations", none of the "omg credit me as the best person ever". Feel free to share, use, re-use, mirror, enjoy. And I think you'll find that these files are rather helpful for the unlocked bootloader root community I've been thinking about making them for months, but it seems that nobody has ever bothered to.
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XDA:DevDB Information
Simple Root for Unlocked Bootloaders (SGP311/312), a Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Contributors
pulser_g2, Chainfire
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.1.C.0.136
Stable Release Date: 2013-09-14
Created 2013-09-14
Last Updated 2013-09-14

Hi, do you mean this root method doesn't work for the Tablet Z Lte model? Is there any way to get a method which can root the Lte version ? Thanks !

Omg @pulser_g2 you is best person ever... But seriously thanks man
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epcwong said:
Hi, do you mean this root method doesn't work for the Tablet Z Lte model? Is there any way to get a method which can root the Lte version ? Thanks !
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Correct.
But, since I feel generous, if you upload me the kernel.sin file from your LTE model, I will make a rooted boot.img for it. You can attach them to a post here if you like - just the kernel.sin. Please name them per the stock ROM version, so I can label it correctly.

pulser_g2 said:
Correct.
But, since I feel generous, if you upload me the kernel.sin file from your LTE model, I will make a rooted boot.img for it. You can attach them to a post here if you like - just the kernel.sin. Please name them per the stock ROM version, so I can label it correctly.
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Hi there, thanks for your reply. What do you mean by the kernel.sin file from my LTE model (mine is the HK version) ? I have taken a photo shot regarding my pad's rom and kernel version details for your reference as attached. If there is not the information that you need, please tell me how to get the "kernel.sin" file from my pad ! Thanks again for your kindness !
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pulser_g2 said:
Correct.
But, since I feel generous, if you upload me the kernel.sin file from your LTE model, I will make a rooted boot.img for it. You can attach them to a post here if you like - just the kernel.sin. Please name them per the stock ROM version, so I can label it correctly.
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i will upload the kernel.sin from the FTFs
is that okay for you?

Yes, thank you so much ! I'll appreciate that !

@pulser_g2
Here ya go
kernel.sin from 4.2.2 FTF
Google Drive

Thank you so much !!!

epcwong said:
Hi there, thanks for your reply. What do you mean by the kernel.sin file from my LTE model (mine is the HK version) ? I have taken a photo shot regarding my pad's rom and kernel version details for your reference as attached. If there is not the information that you need, please tell me how to get the "kernel.sin" file from my pad ! Thanks again for your kindness !
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Hi, here attached with the kernel.sin file for you. The Rom version is 10.3.1A.0.244. Thank you so much for your kindly attention for this matter !
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Sorry I can't upload the kernel.sin file becuase it was said " invalid file ", Sorry about this !
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Sorry I can't upload the kernel.sin file becuase it was said " invalid file ", Sorry about this !

Sgp311 4.2.2
Will this work on 16gb Wi-fi model SGP311 with android 4.2.2?

chiobesek said:
Will this work on 16gb Wi-fi model SGP311 with android 4.2.2?
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If the file in the downloads list matches the version you are running (per about screen), then yes it will.

MightyBear007 said:
@pulser_g2
Here ya go
kernel.sin from 4.2.2 FTF
Google Drive
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The attachment is rooted for this version. As you didn't give me the firmware version (ie. 10.A..whatever...), I won't add it to the list. Please test and let me know if it works. If this fails, just re-flash kernel using flashtool.

pulser_g2 said:
The attachment is rooted for this version. As you didn't give me the firmware version (ie. 10.A..whatever...), I won't add it to the list. Please test and let me know if it works. If this fails, just re-flash kernel using flashtool.
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You just did a ro.secure in the ramdisk
Am I right?

MightyBear007 said:
You just did a ro.secure in the ramdisk
Am I right?
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Nope. Setting ro.secure=0 is NOT the right way to root.
The ramdisk is modified, it will detect if you have root already, and if not, it will install SuperSU and the corresponding su binary on root. I also set ro.adb.secure=1, to add extra security for the device (now you need to approve ADB connections to unrecognised computers).
If you use ro.secure=0, this will break many apps with "root detection", as well as being a horrendously ugly hack, which introduces all sorts of vulnerabilities. ro.secure should always be set to 1
I strongly advise you don't use root methods that set ro.secure=0, as well as any kernels that do it. It's much safer to not have a rooted ADB shell lying available to anything that connects to your device... Including... you know... an app running on your device that initiated an adb connection to 127.0.0.1
So yes, this gives you root without adding stupid extra security holes like many kernels and "root methods" do

pulser_g2 said:
Nope. Setting ro.secure=0 is NOT the right way to root.
The ramdisk is modified, it will detect if you have root already, and if not, it will install SuperSU and the corresponding su binary on root. I also set ro.adb.secure=1, to add extra security for the device (now you need to approve ADB connections to unrecognised computers).
If you use ro.secure=0, this will break many apps with "root detection", as well as being a horrendously ugly hack, which introduces all sorts of vulnerabilities. ro.secure should always be set to 1
I strongly advise you don't use root methods that set ro.secure=0, as well as any kernels that do it. It's much safer to not have a rooted ADB shell lying available to anything that connects to your device... Including... you know... an app running on your device that initiated an adb connection to 127.0.0.1
So yes, this gives you root without adding stupid extra security holes like many kernels and "root methods" do
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Nice Information
Thank you So much for replying!
I have to change all my kernels ram disk to 1
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so i am right ?
Download the file rooted-SGP311_10.3.1.C.0.136-boot.img, unlock the bootloader of my tablet Z with android 4.2 (16gb wifi only running 10.3.1.C.0.136) at the moment, go for fastboot, do fastboot flash boot filename.img and i will be rooted with nothing else changed ?
just want to the root for ad free android, but stay with the stock system
thank u

Havoc2k said:
so i am right ?
Download the file rooted-SGP311_10.3.1.C.0.136-boot.img, unlock the bootloader of my tablet Z with android 4.2 (16gb wifi only running 10.3.1.C.0.136) at the moment, go for fastboot, do fastboot flash boot filename.img and i will be rooted with nothing else changed ?
just want to the root for ad free android, but stay with the stock system
thank u
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Instead of going through all the trouble of unlocking the boot loader and flashing an image, use the Vroot tool instead; it works fast and and does not require unlocking the boot loader. Search this forum for information about the Vroot tool.

[RECOVERY] TWRP 3.1.0-1 - SM-T710/715/810/815 - update 13/3/2017

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UPDATE 12/3/2017 - New version of TWRP has been released v3.1.0-0. See below:
https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/03/10/twrp-3.1.0-0-released.html
I have updated versions T710/715/T810/T815 with new builds. TWRP is now v3.1.0-1
Features:
System image backup/restore
Factory image flashing.
F2FS support.
Supersu root option removed which would cause a bootloop on 5.1.1 and 6.0 devices.
MTP fix - MTP now finally working in recovery.
SEANDROID warning fix
This version also has system image backup and restore included. It is also possible to flash factory firmware images via the Image install button. (see the TWRP changelog above for more info)
I have modified the twrp source code and extended factory image partition flashing to include all images except SBOOT.bin (still working on how to flash the bootloader via recovery)
This means BOOT, SYSTEM, RECOVERY, CACHE, HIDDEN, MODEM(RADIO) can all be flashed from the factory firmware. No need for ODIN anymore.
(Note: to flash the modem it is necessary to rename MODEM.bin to MODEM.bin.img first)
TWRP 3.1.0-1 for Galaxy Tab S2 T710/T715/T810/T815 models - Lollipop 5.0.2/5.1.1 Marshmallow 6.0.1/Nougat 7.0
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t710_13317
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t715_13317
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t810_13317
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t815_13317
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t817r4_201117
TWRP 3.0.2-1 for Galaxy Tab S2 T710/810 models - Lollipop 5.0.2/5.1.1 Marshmallow 6.0.1
TWRP_3.0.2-1_sm-t710
TWRP_3.0.2-1_sm-t810
TWRP 3.0.0-1 for Galaxy Tab S2 T710/715/810/815 models - Lollipop 5.0.2/ 5.1.1/6.0.1
TWRP_3.0.0-1_sm-t710
TWRP_3.0.0-1_sm-t715
TWRP-3.0.0-1-sm-t810
TWRP_3.0.0-1_sm-t815
TWRP 2.8.7.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 T710/715/810/815 models - Lollipop 5.0.2 and 5.1.1
LOLLIPOP 5.0.2 ONLY:
twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.0.2_t710
twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.0.2_t715
twrp_2.8.6.3_LL_5.0.2_t810
twrp_2.8.6.3_LL_5.0.2_t815
LOLLIPOP 5.1.1:
twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t710
twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810
Device tree on Github
FLASH WITH ODIN OR FLASHFIRE OR EXTRACT THE RECOVERY.IMG AND FLASH WITH TWRP
Note: T717T/P, T817T/P users can flash T*10 or T*15 variant respectively.
NOTE: It is important to boot to recovery after flashing with Odin or twrp may not stick and will be replaced with stock recovery.
When flashing uncheck auto reboot in Odin, immediately after flashing manually reboot and boot into twrp.
Manual reboot is POWER + HOME +VOL DOWN then as soon as the screen goes blank immediately change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1 and 6.01 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
TO ROOT:
Flash SuperSU below with TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
Credits to Teamwin for their work. Suzook and my other testers.

You are the best
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small issue : twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810.tar
access denied

whynottoday said:
You are the best
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small issue : twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810.tar
access denied
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Same here.

@ashyx incredible work.. does this mean root is achievable through SuperSU flash in TWRP? Or you need a custom kernel for that like on Galaxy S6?

it works thanks

itskapil said:
@ashyx incredible work.. does this mean root is achievable through SuperSU flash in TWRP? Or you need a custom kernel for that like on Galaxy S6?
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You need my custom kernel.

I just want to confirm that t710_twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.0.2 also works on T715.
Vielen Dank!

Flashed the TWRP LL5.0.2 version for T810. Everthing´s ok. Thanks.

Deacon-Frost said:
Flashed the TWRP LL5.0.2 version for T810. Everthing´s ok. Thanks.
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I flashed the 5.0.2 version on the 710 ok (even though Im on 5.1.1, the 5.1.1 tar would not work)

thedanks said:
I flashed the 5.0.2 version on the 710 ok (even though Im on 5.1.1, the 5.1.1 tar would not work)
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Please give more details of what didn't work. I can't debug with such generic comments.

thedanks said:
I flashed the 5.0.2 version on the 710 ok (even though Im on 5.1.1, the 5.1.1 tar would not work)
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Please give more details of what didn't work. I can't debug with such generic comments.

Hi ashyx ......I see,you took the 815 also to the list. Anyone test it? Thx a lot man. Will Try to get root with twrp. Anyone tested a supersu.zip ? Should work also too get root. ...
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So, maybe the first custom Roms will come soon. ....... ????
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@ashyx ,what is the easiest way to deodex a firmware?
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ashyx said:
Please give more details of what didn't work. I can't debug with such generic comments.
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Sorry I grabbed a copy of the permissive kernel tar that was broke... once I got the new version all was fine.

Just root my SM-T815 ......great work, thx man.....
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It work fine for my T710 with 5.0.2

Just noticed a minor issue with the T710 5.0.2 version. In the Reboot options pressing "Power Off" reboots back into recovery instead of turning off.

jabbado said:
Just noticed a minor issue with the T710 5.0.2 version. In the Reboot options pressing "Power Off" reboots back into recovery instead of turning off.
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Remove your usb cable.

ashyx said:
TWRP 2.8.7.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 T710/715/810/815 models - Lollipop 5.0.2 and 5.1.1[/SIZE
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Would you mind sharing your device tree?
edit: only reason I ask is it's been a loooong time since I've compiled a recovery for an unsupported device and I'd like to get back in the loop... only my attempts at doing so are failing lol. Thanks.

BigBot96 said:
Would you mind sharing your device tree?
edit: only reason I ask is it's been a loooong time since I've compiled a recovery for an unsupported device and I'd like to get back in the loop... only my attempts at doing so are failing lol. Thanks.
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I don't have a fully working device tree yet.
The device tree I initially created to compile twrp always failed to boot even though the compile process always completed successfully.
I finally managed to build a bootable version by porting some of the binaries and libs from another device and using some of the files from the compile.
It seems when compiling from the latest 5.1 omni sources there is an issue, well for me anyway.
I contacted big biff on IRC about this and he seems to think it should compile OK and doesn't know what the issue is.
However I can't even get a bootable version from existing working trees.
I can't be bothered reverting everything to earlier sources so just used some of the working files from the build I compiled from source and the rest ported over.
I still haven't managed to nail the issue.
If you want I can get something up on github and maybe we can work on it to get it booting?
You will have to bear with me though as I deleted a load of stuff as I needed the space, so it may have gone.
What is the issue you are having?

ashyx said:
I don't have a fully working device tree yet.
The device tree I initially created to compile twrp always failed to boot even though the compile process always completed successfully.
I finally managed to build a bootable version by porting some of the binaries and libs from another device and using some of the files from the compile.
It seems when compiling from the latest 5.1 omni sources there is an issue, well for me anyway.
I contacted big biff on IRC about this and he seems to think it should compile OK and doesn't know what the issue is.
However I can't even get a bootable version from existing working trees.
I can't be bothered reverting everything to earlier sources so just used some of the working files from the build I compiled from source and the rest ported over.
I still haven't managed to nail the issue.
If you want I can get something up on github and maybe we can work on it to get it booting?
You will have to bear with me though as I deleted a load of stuff as I needed the space, so it may have gone.
What is the issue you are having?
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I'm getting the same issue where it won't boot. Sits at the BL with the Recovery is SE Android warning. Can't get past that dagum screen. Here's my current tree: https://github.com/BigBot96/android_device_samsung_gts2wifi
Compiles without errors but no go. The last recovery I ported was for the Verizon Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 LTE and it was very simple to get up and running. Both CWM and TWRP.

[ROM] [A500 /H/F/FU] [5.0.2] [TouchWiz] light weight ROM

There are zero stock based flashable ROMs for Galaxy A5 so here goes one (or three actually)
Its based on BOL1 for A5FU (2.12.2015) and BOK2 for A5F (19.11.2015) and BOK3 for A5H (19.11.2015), the unbranded versions of Samsung ROM.
NOTE: ONLY /FU VARIANT IS SUPPORTED. (I've only got this device)
PLEASE DON'T REQUEST HELP FROM /F /H VARIANTS. THEY WILL WORK IF YOU ONLY GET THEM PAST INSTALLATION VIA TWRP.
This rom is:
De-odexed
De-bloated
Mostly Google apps
Turn off rest of the apps you see fit
De-Knox'd
Zipaligned
Rooted
Busybox'd
It also features:
Note Edge launcher
Note 5 apps:
Note5 Clock package
Note5 Weather widget
Note5 Wallpaper chooser
Note5 My file
Note5 Calculator
Note5 Gallery
Note5 Voice Recorder
S6 Apps:
S6 Keyboard
S6 Fonts
S6 Memo
S6 Radio
S6 Video
S6 Setup wizard
S6 Galaxy App
S6 Galaxy App Widget
S6 Smart Manager
S6 S Planner
S6 S Music
S6 UI Sounds
I just piled up this ROM from bits. All the credit goes to these guys:
@Chainfire for root
@Allooosh98 for Note5 / S6 apps and icons
@haleem320 for Note Edge launcher
@SuperR. for cooking facilities
@ciak ciak for SPlanner and SMusic
@jimbomodder for mirroring files
Disclaimer:
This works for me, so it should work for your device also. Do not hold me responsible if something goes wrong during flashing process. Do this only with your own consent and bear yourself all the risks.
Installation via TWRP:
Please make a backup with TWRP, its easy and saves lots of time in case things go south.
An update to at latest unbranded firmware (official FW via odin/KIES) is recommened before installing this. There has been reports of small annoyances if coming straight from older 5.0.2 base.
Wipe all the data (except SD-card) and flash this ROM. Let it boot for good 10min and you're done.
(The first boot really takes about 10min!)
Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=47898

Screenshots:
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Changelog:
V1 - 2015:
initial release
V2.1 - 10.01.2016
added S6 System UI sounds
added S6 S Planner and S6 S Music
SuperSU upgraded to the newest
deleted Samsung Link Platform
V3 - 11.1.2016
updated FW to BOL1 with BOJ4 baseband

Bless you my friend, exactly what i was after.

Now updated to V2. Working like a charm!

Hi I tried to flash your ROM V2.1 with TWRP 2.8.7.0, but get a message - 'This package is for "a5ulte" devices; this is "a5". Why? I have A500FU?

Hmm, interesting.
Can u send your build.prop after you've restored your old setup back?

I had to restore system with ODIN - I got an forceclose of Market and can not skip the startup settings. So that I will flash TWRP again a let you know.
THX

S6 theme store works?

tahmid_shahriar said:
S6 theme store works?
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Sorry bro, no.

one282 said:
I had to restore system with ODIN - I got an forceclose of Market and can not skip the startup settings. So that I will flash TWRP again a let you know.
THX
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So I flashed original ROM with ODIN again, flash TWRP and now it works. Shat it was probably related to my previous ROM set up (rooted).
Now I flashed directly V2.1 and it seems it works, but I am not able to switch WIFI on.
Any suggestion?

one282 said:
So I flashed original ROM with ODIN again, flash TWRP and now it works. Shat it was probably related to my previous ROM set up (rooted).
Now I flashed directly V2.1 and it seems it works, but I am not able to switch WIFI on.
Any suggestion?
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which base ROM is V2.1? if different from the stock you flashed it won't work. stock tw ROMs need to match CSC,BL + modem in order to work. I found this out myself. u need the very latest ROM available if V2.1 is based off that.
Sent from my SM-A500FU

jimbomodder said:
which base ROM is V2.1? if different from the stock you flashed it won't work. stock tw ROMs need to match CSC,BL + modem in order to work. I found this out myself. u need the very latest ROM available if V2.1 is based off that.
Sent from my SM-A500FU
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I used this version - A500FUXXU1BOF1. Do you think too old?
Which version you recommend as a base? BOJ4 as you used for your ROM?

one282 said:
I used this version - A500FUXXU1BOF1. Do you think too old?
Which version you recommend as a base? BOJ4 as you used for your ROM?
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yes use BOJ4
Sent from my SM-A500FU

one282 said:
So I flashed original ROM with ODIN again, flash TWRP and now it works. Shat it was probably related to my previous ROM set up (rooted).
Now I flashed directly V2.1 and it seems it works, but I am not able to switch WIFI on.
Any suggestion?
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Weird.
Works for me, and there are no Wifi-files forked whatsoever, so that part is completely stock. U sure your device is a500FU?

julian_fin said:
Weird.
Works for me, and there are no Wifi-files forked whatsoever, so that part is completely stock. U sure your device is a500FU?
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does your ROM match latest stock thou? having it mismatched seems to screw it up, works fine with cm based ROMs just no stock for some reason. worked for me n stock but it m on BOJ4
Sent from my SM-A500FU

jimbomodder said:
does your ROM match latest stock thou? having it mismatched seems to screw it up, works fine with cm based ROMs just no stock for some reason. worked for me n stock but it m on BOJ4
Sent from my SM-A500FU
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Yes.
This ROM is based completely on stock BOJ4 and all the files, excluding those that are pulled from other devs (Note and S6, list on the first post).

julian_fin said:
Yes.
This ROM is based completely on stock BOJ4 and all the files, excluding those that are pulled from other devs (Note and S6, list on the first post).
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hence why WiFi will not work on older modems/bootloaders. Samsung's fault not yours. :thumbup:
Sent from my SM-A500FU

Hi everybody,
so I reflash the ROM again, update it to latest state, flash TWRP, make a factory wipe and flash the V2.1, and the result is, it works.
So that, to be able to install this ROM without problems, up to date baseband - BOJ4 - is necessary.
Thanks Julian for your great job, and the others for help.
Keep going

one282 said:
Hi everybody,
so I reflash the ROM again, update it to latest state, flash TWRP, make a factory wipe and flash the V2.1, and the result is, it works.
So that, to be able to install this ROM without problems, up to date baseband - BOJ4 - is necessary.
Thanks Julian for your great job, and the others for help.
Keep going
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Yeah!
I updated installation instructions so that upgrade to newest official FW prior to flashing is recommened.
PS. just noticed that Samsung has released new base for our devices (BOL1 - 2.12.2016)
I update this ROM when NEE arrives for download.
Also corrected right base code for this ROM. Its BOJ6, not BOJ4

Well I came out of latest czech unbranded version and my base code is BOJ4 and works for now. Maybe both base codes are suitable.
One more think, once you implement S6 Themes, does it mean, that we can use themes made for S6 and other currently supported phones? Is there any chance to open access to Theme Store as well for A5?

V405EBW Open European Pie Update released

And its me again ^^
V405EBW got the Pie update now too (after kernel sources got released yesterday)
Model: LMV405EBW
Suffix: ADECOP
Buyer: DEC
Software Version: V405EBW20A_00
OS Version: P
File Name: V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
KDZ File size: 4229918655
Link: http://lgegdmswdlmv.s.llnwi.net/dn/...1560905962&h=48e2ea732cfe960a8f96312f71d26d74
^ This link needs the LG Bridge useragent to work, but is faster
Link 2: http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...A4IE994CKR2/V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
^ Works with any useragent but is slower (except some korean VPNs or something)

Hi How do I flash the file using LG bridge?
http://lgegdmswdlmv.s.llnwi.net/dn/d...96312f71d26d74
that link give a 400 error

SGCMarkus said:
And its me again ^^
V405EBW got the Pie update now too (after kernel sources got released yesterday)
Model: LMV405EBW
Suffix: ADECOP
Buyer: DEC
Software Version: V405EBW20A_00
OS Version: P
File Name: V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
KDZ File size: 4229918655
Link: http://lgegdmswdlmv.s.llnwi.net/dn/...1560905962&h=48e2ea732cfe960a8f96312f71d26d74
^ This link needs the LG Bridge useragent to work, but is faster
Link 2: http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...A4IE994CKR2/V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
^ Works with any useragent but is slower (except some korean VPNs or something)
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Just curious, where did you get this?
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dannybezri said:
Hi How do I flash the file using LG bridge?
http://lgegdmswdlmv.s.llnwi.net/dn/d...96312f71d26d74
that link give a 400 error
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That URL use dynamic parameters, try this link
http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...A4IE994CKR2/V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
or visit https://lg-firmware-rom.com/ download the firmware with IMEI,

Thank you so much.
Hope to unlock Korean variants with this KDZ.
How about your TWRP work?

No luck... Flashed this KDZ to Korean LGU+ device.
Checked 'Enable OEM unlock' but can't boot to bootloader. (Typed 'fastboot reboot bootloader ' but just passed to normal booting.)
It looks LG permanently disabled to unlock bootloader for other variants.

dannybezri said:
Hi How do I flash the file using LG bridge?
http://lgegdmswdlmv.s.llnwi.net/dn/d...96312f71d26d74
that link give a 400 error
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if you do it via LG Bridge, connect the phone, go to software update tab, and then software update (or correct error). It will then download the kdz and flash it to the non active slot.
asialove2013 said:
Just curious, where did you get this?
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That URL use dynamic parameters, try this link
http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...A4IE994CKR2/V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
or visit https://lg-firmware-rom.com/ download the firmware with IMEI,
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The first link is from LG Bridge (you can look at its log, its in there), the second link is made from the first link, but is a more "open" server, which doesnt require the LG Bridge useragent to download.
For the first link you need to change your browsers useragent to the LG Bridge one, otherwise you end up with "not found" error.

jollaman999 said:
Thank you so much.
Hope to unlock Korean variants with this KDZ.
How about your TWRP work?
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TWRP is going okish, being busy with uni though, last 2/3 weeks lol
My V40 doesnt wanna boot stock roms anymore though... for whatever reason... (keymaster is crashing lol)
only GSIs work (and probably compiled roms, but didnt bump that yet to pie blobs/kernel)

SGCMarkus said:
TWRP is going okish, being busy with uni though, last 2/3 weeks lol
My V40 doesnt wanna boot stock roms anymore though... for whatever reason... (keymaster is crashing lol)
only GSIs work (and probably compiled roms, but didnt bump that yet to pie blobs/kernel)
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I really look forward to a working twrp recovery on the v40

Just received my OTA in Serbia

SGCMarkus said:
And its me again ^^
V405EBW got the Pie update now too (after kernel sources got released yesterday)
Model: LMV405EBW
Suffix: ADECOP
Buyer: DEC
Software Version: V405EBW20A_00
OS Version: P
File Name: V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
KDZ File size: 4229918655
Link: http://lgegdmswdlmv.s.llnwi.net/dn/...1560905962&h=48e2ea732cfe960a8f96312f71d26d74
^ This link needs the LG Bridge useragent to work, but is faster
Link 2: http://pkg02.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/d...A4IE994CKR2/V405EBW20a_00_OPEN_EU_DS_0524.kdz
^ Works with any useragent but is slower (except some korean VPNs or something)
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In case you'd like to have root you can flash this patched boot image (Magisk 19.3):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ekdafvsb31t7d1p/boot_20a_magisk193.img?dl=0
fastboot flash boot_a boot_20a_magisk193.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot_20a_magisk193.img
Enjoy

drfranz said:
In case you'd like to have root you can flash this patched boot image (Magisk 19.3):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ekdafvsb31t7d1p/boot_20a_magisk193.img?dl=0
fastboot flash boot_a boot_20a_magisk193.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot_20a_magisk193.img
Enjoy
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It's this command in cmd;
fastboot flash boot *filename.img*
Works good for latest pie update, may security patch!
Big thanks :victory:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Macke93 said:
It's this command in cmd;
fastboot flash boot *filename.img*
Works good for latest pie update, may security patch!
Big thanks :victory:
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Great

Salemanson said:
Just received my OTA in Serbia
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Nothing in the UK as yet..well not for me anyway..

sas007 said:
Nothing in the UK as yet..well not for me anyway..
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Try with a VPN, works sometime.

Macke93 said:
Try with a VPN, works sometime.
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Thanks will give it a try..

sas007 said:
Thanks will give it a try..
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Dam..no joy..Just wait it out I guess.

Anyone know how to flash it manually on my v40? I am new here in android and never flash and root my phone before. I got HK version with only £360. Really appreciate if someone can teach me step by step how to at least flash the firmware manually and even root the phone to custom the kernel. My HK version somehow still stuck on December 2018 security patches.

Fellar031 said:
Anyone know how to flash it manually on my v40? I am new here in android and never flash and root my phone before. I got HK version with only £360. Really appreciate if someone can teach me step by step how to at least flash the firmware manually and even root the phone to custom the kernel. My HK version somehow still stuck on December 2018 security patches.
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Hi there is no way currently to flash the LG v40..I have same as you and in the same boat..purchased a Europe model and received a Hong Kong v40..I’ve been looking waiting and hoping for a way to flash becomes available so I can install UK rom but no way to do so at the moment.

sas007 said:
Hi there is no way currently to flash the LG v40..I have same as you and in the same boat..purchased a Europe model and received a Hong Kong v40..I’ve been looking waiting and hoping for a way to flash becomes available so I can install UK rom but no way to do so at the moment.
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Yeah i was planning to flash it with european ROM cause they have similarity which is 6gb ram and 128gb storage as well as dual sim. But, still have no luck to find how to flash the phone itself. Wish someone could tell me how to do that since i have been seeing some people share the kdz file for v40 but never publish how to flash the device...

Fellar031 said:
Yeah i was planning to flash it with european ROM cause they have similarity which is 6gb ram and 128gb storage as well as dual sim. But, still have no luck to find how to flash the phone itself. Wish someone could tell me how to do that since i have been seeing some people share the kdz file for v40 but never publish how to flash the device...
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Europe pie kdz is now available but there’s no point as we can not flash it..I’m in the UK and my v40 won’t OTA update to pie or get security patches as it’s the Hong Kong version and must be regional locked or something..I purchased mine from amazon uk described as the Germany Europe open but got Hong Kong and only discovered recently it was not proper Europe version device...so I’m stuck.

General Samsung S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra U1 Firmware (Links)

After looking really hard ahead of launch for the U1 S21 Ultra Firmware using Samfirm and Frija, I couldn't find the US XAA firmware. Well I finally got a hold of it ahead of launch. You can use this firmware to flash any carrier branded S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra to U1 after receiving your device using Odin. Attached are the Google Drive links I've uploaded for your convenience. Links will be updated on a monthly basis for simplicity. Below is a simple guide on to flash this.
Step 1: Download patched Odin and Firmware for the model that corresponds to your device's model number
Patched Odin link:
odin.rar
drive.google.com
Download patched Odin and your phones firmware to an area on your computer that will be easy to access.
If you do not have a program that can open rar files, then Winrar is a great program. Download link here
https://www.win-rar.com/fileadmin/winrar-versions/winrar/winrar-x64-601.exe
Step 2: Download Samsung Smart Switch and make a complete backup of your entire device. Data will be wiped during this process, so make sure you have a complete backup.
If Samsung Smart Switch says your device has an update, DO NOT UPDATE USING SMART SWITCH!
Windows Link here: https://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin/
Step 3: Once your device is done backing up, Power off your device and put your device in download mode by pressing the Volume down button and power button at the same time. If you have done it correctly, your device should show this screen.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Image Credit: Technastic.com
Step 4: Connect your device to your computer and open up Odin.
Step 5: Once Odin is opened, make sure your device is showing as connected, then select AP, and find your firmware file that you had extracted earlier, and select the one that says AP_(Your phones model), and do the same for every other one. So BL for BL, CP for CP, CSC for CSC, and USERDATA for USERDATA. Make sure you select the HOME CSC.
Step 6: Click start. It will start to flash your U1 Firmware. Take a Tea break or something. Once its finished, it will automatically reboot.
Step 7: Once device reboots, sign into your Gmail account you used previously, as well as your Samsung account. Once its at the home screen, restore the backup you made using Smart Switch and then once that completes, sign into all your apps. Your done. All OTA's now ill be XAA Samsung OTA's, not carrier branded ones.
Step 8: Profit>?
(S21 Firmware) SM-G991U1 Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XiWlxCgxbMonqinLJH5FE7rIIwkyTAcf/view?usp=sharing
(S21+ 5G Firmware) SM-G996U1 Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hj3auBjcd5IoQou67Y0ptNlAo6axoimt/view?usp=sharing
(S21 Ultra Firmware) SM-G998U1 Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GqkCAWjQkUiDNJoHPCe2dFrs480kKaSa/view?usp=sharing
Enjoy and Happy Flashing
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Questions and Answers
Will this work for the Exynos version of the S21?
No The provided firmware files are for the Snapdragon version. This might be compatible with the HK Snapdragon version, but I am not sure.
Help, Odin won't flash, gives me an error.
Respond in the comments below, and I'm sure we can get this to work.
Will this unlock my phone from my carrier?
No. If your device is locked before you flash this, it will be locked after you flash it. This is to remove carrier bloat and ensure all further updates will come from Samsung instead of your carrier. If you flash it before you unlock, you can still unlock your device as normal.
I have bootloader unlocked my device, will this relock my bootloader?
Yes. This includes the V2 bootloader for the S21 series, and as a result, if you flash this, you will lose your unlock token.
Updated for July 2022 Security patches.
Edit: If you need a build that is not posted in this tread, or need a newer build, please use this link and download Frija to download any Samsung Firmware by following the guide posted.
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com

Thanks!

This is great! Where is the original source for these?

bitpushr said:
This is great! Where is the original source for these?
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Samfrew.

are these the QUALCOMM Versions?

tjsooley said:
are these the QUALCOMM Versions?
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Yes. US U1 firmware

Woot woot

New updated firmware has been released, will update links tonight.

Links have been updated to include new build ahead of release.

Been away from android for a bit, can somebody help me flash the U1 firmware.

will this work with the T-Mobile version?

alxn91 said:
Been away from android for a bit, can somebody help me flash the U1 firmware.
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Use the search. There's plenty of guides on here.

eManuka said:
will this work with the T-Mobile version?
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This will work with any carrier branded version. It will entirely convert it from the carrier bloated version, to the U1 unlocked, Samsung version.

Hi,
I can not change my csc by flashing via odin, I noticed that it was a problem that happened to a lot of people, I tried to flash the XEF version (french unbranded version) but it does not work...
I wanted to know if I could flash this U1 firmware on my galaxy s21 exynos version and then reflash to a XEF version?
My phone is SFR/SFR,SFR/EUX/SFR, by flashing the XEF version it didn't change anything.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I noticed that we could no longer change the factory csc on samsungs, thanks Samsung...

This will not work with the exynos version. It's U1 snapdragon only.
Chcolat-tiède said:
Hi,
I can not change my csc by flashing via odin, I noticed that it was a problem that happened to a lot of people, I tried to flash the XEF version (french unbranded version) but it does not work...
I wanted to know if I could flash this U1 firmware on my galaxy s21 exynos version and then reflash to a XEF version?
My phone is SFR/SFR,SFR/EUX/SFR, by flashing the XEF version it didn't change anything.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I noticed that we could no longer change the factory csc on samsungs, thanks Samsung...
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cjegan2008 said:
This will not work with the exynos version. It's U1 snapdragon only.
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Thanks for your answer.

FYI - I found new firmware that includes February Security Patch for G998U1 - you can download it here: February Firmware for Galaxy S21 Ultra
the firmware is for a region labeled as ACG (not sure who this is - but I do know that the firmware works on my ATT S21 Ultra with no problems)
Hope this is helpful -

Geekser said:
FYI - I found new firmware that includes February Security Patch for G998U1 - you can download it here: February Firmware for Galaxy S21 Ultra
the firmware is for a region labeled as ACG (not sure who this is - but I do know that the firmware works on my ATT S21 Ultra with no problems)
Hope this is helpful -
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Thanks!

What benefit do we get from this version? Wondering whether is would give the ability to use dual SIM on AT&T...

renoflightrn said:
What benefit do we get from this version? Wondering whether is would give the ability to use dual SIM on AT&T...
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It doesn't allow dual SIM in the US at all. One of the first things I looked for once my AT&T S21 Ultra was unlocked. Even flashing U1 firmware doesn't allow that. However, it does completely convert the phone to the Unlocked version of Samsung's firmware, so your updates won't come with AT&T bloatware, only Samsung apps.