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Hi
I'm new to forums. But I like this one. People are discussing stuff instead of complaining about their devices. I'm learning a lot. But I still need an answer to my question. And I don't think it's very complex. So I thought maybe I'm posting it wrong. Is there anything else one should do to get there post replied to. Like tagging it in some way. It's not a complaint. I really wanna know to be able ro enjoy the forum fully.
Cheers
You don't need to do anything special. What is your question?
Oh cool
Hi
Thank you very much indeed for replying. I was just wondering if it was safe to update a rooted galaxy 8.9. I got the update message in my settings so it's a proper factory official update but I've never done it before so I was a bit worried after having read about some bricked phones and (don't even know what bricked means but sounds scary).
And if you could answer another question as well please that would be really nice.
Recently my tablet crashed in a weird way so I had to reinstall every single application on my tablet. After the crash every single app was force closing and it asked me for the date and the region. Since then it crashes not very often but regularly. So I thought maybe I need to do a hard reset or even reflash the rom. But now, as far as understand, updating my firmware should sort it out for me. Am I right in thinking so?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have not heard of anyone who has bricked their gt8.9 updating a rooted device. You possible loose root when you update, but you can just flash the root.zip again. In worst case you end up with a soft brick, this can be fixed with flashing stock firmware with Odin.
If you are having random crashes, i would start with factory reset. Please dont forget to backup before, because factory reset will delete everything on your tablet.
Update to latest version. Latest versions are a lot better then early builds.
Hope this helps.
Thank you very much indeed.
Will I be alright following the instructions in this forum's guide on how to use the ODIN?
d.lavaman said:
Thank you very much indeed.
Will I be alright following the instructions in this forum's guide on how to use the ODIN?
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Yes, but i don't think you are going to need Odin. Just click update. If you get any problems, then let us know and I'm sure that there is someone here who will help you restore stock firmware if needed.
This thread has nothing to do with me and I have nothing to contribute other than to say that you're a class act, poisike. Too many people on XDA think it's OK to be rude to newcomers and that obnoxious comments about using search add value to the board. +6 internets to you.
poisike said:
Yes, but i don't think you are going to need Odin. Just click update. If you get any problems, then let us know and I'm sure that there is someone here who will help you restore stock firmware if needed.
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+1 to this. Havent needed Odin yet..thank god..also thanks to you for setting me up!
Sent from my Incredible 2 using xda premium
My galaxy note kernel version is DXLC2 (malaysia)
Did I need to downgrade my kernel version frist???
I suggest you don't root your phone otherwise it will be too troublesome for you, i.e. do a lot of reading, keep up with development (which also need a lot of reading), fine tuning your custom ROM (which also need a lot of reading), the list will never ends (which unfortunately needs much reading as well!).
danwteik said:
My galaxy note kernel version is DXLC2 (malaysia)
Did I need to downgrade my kernel version frist???
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Yes, you should downgrade first in order to get root. Here's a little guide I wrote on how to do it, hope it helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23606842&postcount=12
I alt root my galaxy s ii
Now trying to root galaxy note.....
Chamois, thanks for your guide......
Downloading....
danwteik said:
My galaxy note kernel version is DXLC2 (malaysia)
Did I need to downgrade my kernel version frist???
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Hey danwteik,
Indeed you need to do some further researching before proceed for rooting as I believe you don't want to screw your phone up.
But as long as you're prepared, you're OK. Am too a newbie to Android and after lots of research, I've successfully root & flash my phone to custom rom as well.
Just follow this guide from Ashwin, great step by step guide and you won't need to worry much as you can proceed as per the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJjh6gi0Spw
Just like the firmware from the video, go download it from Dr Ketan's thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Get
N7000XXKL3 ------ 2.3.6 2011 December-------- N7000ODDKL1 --------------------India -----------------------------
Rootable 2.3.6 and stable.
Hope that helps. *Malaysia Boleh*
SiLvErBoLd17
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Franco Kernel 9
CheckROM NoteHD v6
Thanks very much for your link,silvrrbold
Very helpful to me.....
questions regarding root
hi all xda guys,
I am new to droid and love it thus far...
after having my galaxy note for a few weeks and doing some reading, ive decided i want to root my phone to have the best working phone possible HOWEVER im completely clueless when it comes to being this technologically adept. so i hae a few questions as follow:
1. ive read the root thread and see that there are a few different options for rooting, in everyones opinion which is the best / easiest to perform the most basic root to unlock my phone, root it and be able to install custom items.
2. CWM i assume means clock work mod...what is this mod exactly? and why is it important to install along with the root?
3. my phone settings read that my kernel version is 2.6.35.11..one rooting option i believe requires you finding out which kernel your running and they list kernels as kk## etc. how do i figure out exacty which kernel I am if it only reads the previously listed kernel version?
4. what exactly does it mean when someone told me theyre going to instal custom kernels? ( i have a friend who just bought and rooted a new Samsung GS2 and im curious as to what this means)
5. i've read the rooting directions and watched videos posted and googled my brains out...does anyone know where i can go to find the most basic and simplest explanation and directions for rooting my GN? (if youre reading and got this far and saying the explaination in the root thread IS THE EASIEST it can be....i need something dumbed down to the level a 2 year old can understand....this stuff is mind-boggling confusing for me for some reason i cant wrap my head around the process or the concept)
6. i basically want to root my phone for these reasons
- to figure out and manage to make my phone use less running ram to run faster
- to be able to install or customize the phone to make my battery last longer
- to be able to do whatever it takes to tether my phone without having to pay for it in my data plan
-to be able to install or whatever it is that allows me to customize my phone (themes, fonts, icons, etc)
- to use my phone worldwide on different carriers without having to pay for unlocking, buying other sim cards etc.
- to install or whatever to have my phone do amazingly cool stuff. (this isnt as important as 1-5 but hey who doesnt want a phone that can do everything and then some?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! i've googled it and asked friends and even have contacted someone on craigslist who offers a service for a nominal fee. but im smart and smart enough technologically speaking that i can figure it out.
i just need someone to sit down with me and explain everything step by step and answer my questions. PLEASE i'm willing to do anything and everything possible to learn and re-pay someone for their awesome-ness and sharing their intelligence.
someone something, please help a fellow user out.
*i'd even go so far as to pay-pal someone a few bucks or bake you a cake and ship it to you. im that serious.
please guys,
XDA rocks, droid rocks, YOU rock, just help me out...i've spent 5 days trolling xdas forums and other sites and forums and have just gotten more confused. someone dumb this down for me!
best regards,
- sweet luchin....
SweetLuchin said:
hi all xda guys,
I am new to droid and love it thus far...
after having my galaxy note for a few weeks and doing some reading, ive decided i want to root my phone to have the best working phone possible HOWEVER im completely clueless when it comes to being this technologically adept. so i hae a few questions as follow:
1. ive read the root thread and see that there are a few different options for rooting, in everyones opinion which is the best / easiest to perform the most basic root to unlock my phone, root it and be able to install custom items.
2. CWM i assume means clock work mod...what is this mod exactly? and why is it important to install along with the root?
3. my phone settings read that my kernel version is 2.6.35.11..one rooting option i believe requires you finding out which kernel your running and they list kernels as kk## etc. how do i figure out exacty which kernel I am if it only reads the previously listed kernel version?
4. what exactly does it mean when someone told me theyre going to instal custom kernels? ( i have a friend who just bought and rooted a new Samsung GS2 and im curious as to what this means)
5. i've read the rooting directions and watched videos posted and googled my brains out...does anyone know where i can go to find the most basic and simplest explanation and directions for rooting my GN? (if youre reading and got this far and saying the explaination in the root thread IS THE EASIEST it can be....i need something dumbed down to the level a 2 year old can understand....this stuff is mind-boggling confusing for me for some reason i cant wrap my head around the process or the concept)
6. i basically want to root my phone for these reasons
- to figure out and manage to make my phone use less running ram to run faster
- to be able to install or customize the phone to make my battery last longer
- to be able to do whatever it takes to tether my phone without having to pay for it in my data plan
-to be able to install or whatever it is that allows me to customize my phone (themes, fonts, icons, etc)
- to use my phone worldwide on different carriers without having to pay for unlocking, buying other sim cards etc.
- to install or whatever to have my phone do amazingly cool stuff. (this isnt as important as 1-5 but hey who doesnt want a phone that can do everything and then some?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! i've googled it and asked friends and even have contacted someone on craigslist who offers a service for a nominal fee. but im smart and smart enough technologically speaking that i can figure it out.
i just need someone to sit down with me and explain everything step by step and answer my questions. PLEASE i'm willing to do anything and everything possible to learn and re-pay someone for their awesome-ness and sharing their intelligence.
someone something, please help a fellow user out.
*i'd even go so far as to pay-pal someone a few bucks or bake you a cake and ship it to you. im that serious.
please guys,
XDA rocks, droid rocks, YOU rock, just help me out...i've spent 5 days trolling xdas forums and other sites and forums and have just gotten more confused. someone dumb this down for me!
best regards,
- sweet luchin....
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CWM is use to flash your ROM after u root your phone.....I use cwm to install zip. ROM on my galaxy s ii....
SweetLuchin said:
hi all xda guys,
1. ive read the root thread and see that there are a few different options for rooting, in everyones opinion which is the best / easiest to perform the most basic root to unlock my phone, root it and be able to install custom items.
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either method you use, it will use same exploit
I recommend get Root+CWM
2. CWM i assume means clock work mod...what is this mod exactly? and why is it important to install along with the root?
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CWM have lot function, you can use it to flash other mods, install zip files, Backup /restore nandroid backup of device, update future ROM without losing root N More..
3. my phone settings read that my kernel version is 2.6.35.11..one rooting option i believe requires you finding out which kernel your running and they list kernels as kk## etc. how do i figure out exacty which kernel I am if it only reads the previously listed kernel version?
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Post screenshot of setting - about phone (lower part)
4. what exactly does it mean when someone told me theyre going to instal custom kernels? ( i have a friend who just bought and rooted a new Samsung GS2 and im curious as to what this means)
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If you want to have CWM, it is must.
5. i've read the rooting directions and watched videos posted and googled my brains out...does anyone know where i can go to find the most basic and simplest explanation and directions for rooting my GN? (if youre reading and got this far and saying the explaination in the root thread IS THE EASIEST it can be....i need something dumbed down to the level a 2 year old can understand....this stuff is mind-boggling confusing for me for some reason i cant wrap my head around the process or the concept)
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Download guide from last link on my signature, It will guide you step by step
6. i basically want to root my phone for these reasons
- to figure out and manage to make my phone use less running ram to run faster
- to be able to install or customize the phone to make my battery last longer
- to be able to do whatever it takes to tether my phone without having to pay for it in my data plan
-to be able to install or whatever it is that allows me to customize my phone (themes, fonts, icons, etc)
- to use my phone worldwide on different carriers without having to pay for unlocking, buying other sim cards etc.
- to install or whatever to have my phone do amazingly cool stuff. (this isnt as important as 1-5 but hey who doesnt want a phone that can do everything and then some?
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Yeah you will have open path to play with device once you are rooted.
6]PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! i've googled it and asked friends and even have contacted someone on craigslist who offers a service for a nominal fee. but im smart and smart enough technologically speaking that i can figure it out.
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You will never find better thn On XDA
i just need someone to sit down with me and explain everything step by step and answer my questions. PLEASE i'm willing to do anything and everything possible to learn and re-pay someone for their awesome-ness and sharing their intelligence.
someone something, please help a fellow user out.
*i'd even go so far as to pay-pal someone a few bucks or bake you a cake and ship it to you. im that serious.
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Thnx, but at least I don't expect
ok so thank you for your posts and ur help...ive begun reading the how to and am going to try and make progress in the morning...
HOWEVER.....
Does it make a difference that I'm in North America and have the GNote I717 and not the N7 series that everyone else around the world has?
YES, it does matter.
This forum is ONLY for N7000, Any advise/comment i made it should restricted only for N7000
SweetLuchin said:
Does it make a difference that I'm in North America and have the GNote I717 and not the N7 series that everyone else around the world has?
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Yes, it does make a slight difference inasmuch it's a totally different phone from N7000. Look, it even has its own forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
Edited: Argh, DrK, you beat me by a couple of seconds here.
Oh, till now our reviews were matching, now time too.
if you don't mindi install lc1 open europe rome. then it is very easy to root. no need to downgrade.
SuperOneClick Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8532790
gembruce said:
SuperOneClick Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8532790
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Did you try this method successfully on your Note?
Hi,
I just got my Galaxy Note last week and would like to root it. I found the link below and would like to check with you guys first if they really work. I could not post on that thread for I'm a new member. I think some of you have posted in that thread too. Please help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025&highlight=download+odin
About my phone:
Kernel Version: ...-N7000DXLC2-...
Android Version: 2.3.6
Model Number: GT-N7000
1.) Can I use the this:
3*Files No-Wipe N7000DXLC2_CSC_N7000OLBLC2 Singapore (16.03.2012)
2.) Can I use Odin3 v1.85?
3.) Can I still unroot after this?
4.) I just need the PDA file to gain root access and ensure No-Wipe?
Thanks in advance.
Bart
1.yes you can use it
2.yes
3.yes, flash with Stock ROM with PC odin, will unroot it.
4.Read installation guide on post from whr you downloading. I can add, dont flash CSC otherwise, it will wipe off data.
Hello Friends.
I am very keen on getting started with the Rooting process for my Galaxy Note. I have been reading and trying to comprehend the various methods of achieving root but it seems overwhelming and daunting.
I reiterate what I have stated in another thread, I am an infant in this domain. I feel much too confused presently and thus I humbly request you to please guide me one step at a time.
At the very beginning, I aspire to achieve two motives. They are -
1] Root my device
2] Back up the stock ROM
My device details are :
Model number
GT-N7000
Android version
2.3.6
Baseband version
N7000XXKK5
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-N7000XXKKA-CL726566
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.XXKKA
I thank you in advance for continuing to have patience with me.
XDA:DevDB Information
Rooting with the community the 4.3 ML2 on the SGH-i537, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active
Contributors
TransformixS4
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-02-28
Last Updated 2014-03-30
Good Job man !
Good luck with this , i hate at&t we ****ed up with locked boot loader
What exactly is the "Odin ML2?" Is that the leaked version that we already have root for? The one we don't have root for is the OTA version, which has nothing to do with Odin. Yet another pointless thread.
Miami_Son said:
What exactly is the "Odin ML2?" Is that the leaked version that we already have root for? The one we don't have root for is the OTA version, which has nothing to do with Odin. Yet another pointless thread.
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The ota is ML2. He is on the right track. Good work op.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Miami_Son said:
What exactly is the "Odin ML2?" Is that the leaked version that we already have root for? The one we don't have root for is the OTA version, which has nothing to do with Odin. Yet another pointless thread.
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First off there's no need to be a ****. You are correct that we don't have root for ML2, or the OTA version as you refer to it. The point of this thread is to figure out a way to get root which I think everybody would appreciate, so no need to give the guy grief.
Secondly, while most people received the update to ML2 as an OTA, there were 2 users here who were able to find and post complete Odin packages for ML2 (see this thread and this one), so yes, this thread has everything to do with Odin and rooting ML2. There are summaries of all the official AT&T firmwares in this thread with links to most of the important stuff. Please at least do a search before invalidating somebody who is trying to help the community.
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TransformixS4 said:
PROJECT: TRYING TO ROOT THE ML2 UPDATE!
Hi Guys!
So I will try to root the Odin ML2.
I will try to upload it on Sunday/Monday.....
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Thanks for taking the lead on trying to figure out root, I think a good starting point might be a list of all the root methods that others have tried and failed so we don't get people duplicating work that we already know doesn't work. I'll take a crack at putting that list together this weekend. It's nice to have a dev working with the i537.
The only thing I'm trying to invalidate is the need for yet another thread about this. There's several already (like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576460) that could have been used to keep everything consolidated instead of spread all over the forum. I also had a difficult time understanding just what the OP is saying as the grammar is not the best. This post seems more like an exercise in cheerleading than a serious attempt. Regardless, since there is so much confusion regarding the OTA and the leaked versions of ML2 I think it only prudent to be clear when posting anything about either one. This thread was definitely not clear.
Devo7v said:
First off there's no need to be a ****. You are correct that we don't have root for ML2, or the OTA version as you refer to it. The point of this thread is to figure out a way to get root which I think everybody would appreciate, so no need to give the guy grief.
Secondly, while most people received the update to ML2 as an OTA, there were 2 users here who were able to find and post complete Odin packages for ML2 (see this thread and this one), so yes, this thread has everything to do with Odin and rooting ML2. There are summaries of all the official AT&T firmwares in this thread with links to most of the important stuff. Please at least do a search before invalidating somebody who is trying to help the community.
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Thanks for taking the lead on trying to figure out root, I think a good starting point might be a list of all the root methods that others have tried and failed so we don't get people duplicating work that we already know doesn't work. I'll take a crack at putting that list together this weekend. It's nice to have a dev working with the i537.
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Well said! :highfive:
TransformixS4 said:
PROJECT: TRYING TO ROOT THE ML2 UPDATE!
Hi Guys!
So I will try to root the Odin ML2.
I will try to upload it on Sunday/Monday.
The thing will be rooting the odin and making it a Pre-Rooted firmware.
People, Listen, Don't hurt my feelings as if you will I will abound this project just like I did with my old Rom on GT-i9300 which turned it into a S4, As Henrylife copied my Rom :/ ... But that is old news...
I will be using my old laptop with a Ubuntu ( I need Linux) USB stick, So I might delay it a few times because there isn't enough memory and the computer is old and half broken.
REMEMBER: TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER AND SMARTER! ARE SMALL COMMUNITY IS REALLY BIG MINDS! SO I WILL NEED YOUR HELP NOT ONLY MINE!
I need your help:
'Enter Device Model' - For Example: I537?
'Enter Sales Code' - ATT?
'Enter PDA Version' - For example: I537UCUBML2?.
'Enter Phone Version' - Version of Modem. For example:I537UCUBML2?.
'Enter CSC Version' - For exampleUCUBML2?.
tell me if this is right.
Ok, Wish us luck.
-TransformixS4
XDA:DevDB Information
Rooting with the community the 4.3 ML2 on the SGH-i537, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active
Contributors
TransformixS4
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-02-28
Last Updated 2014-02-28
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Let me know what I can do to help out on my end. Really want to get this rolling so we can move forward with 4.3 compatible SS Roms. However, should we wait a little while for news on the 4.4.2 KK that would be pushed out? I feel like we might end up pouring efforts into 4.3 ML2 and boom, KK gets pushed. Either way I'll try to help in any way possible.
Miami_Son said:
The only thing I'm trying to invalidate is the need for yet another thread about this. There's several already (like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576460) that could have been used to keep everything consolidated instead of spread all over the forum. I also had a difficult time understanding just what the OP is saying as the grammar is not the best. This post seems more like an exercise in cheerleading than a serious attempt. Regardless, since there is so much confusion regarding the OTA and the leaked versions of ML2 I think it only prudent to be clear when posting anything about either one. This thread was definitely not clear.
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Ok, so I'm not going to argue with you because as I've seen in other threads you really get worked up. By I will try to clarify what the OP is trying to do because there are probably others that are unclear on what he is trying to do.
The other root threads for ML2 focus on using existing root methods to try to root ML2, the purpose of this thread is to develop a completely new root method. The idea is to take the ML2 Odin files and decompile them. Once the files are decompiled he's going to try to inject root into it, and recompile it so we can flash it to our phones.
If this works it would be a lot more simple for the end user than most of the other root methods (except for Active Root, obviously). Additionally if he is able to achieve this, it might be a good idea to try to replace the ML2 bootloader with the MI2 bootloader since it would allow users to be able to downgrade to MF1 and MF2 or MF3 if we ever figure out a way to get that back on the phone. Basically it seems like the most "open" bootloader.
I think this is a definitely a worthwhile effort since it is probably our only chance of getting root on ML2 and a worthwhile thread since it consolidates all the information for this specific root method in one thread. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
I personally think that this is a better approach and, depending how it is written, this could survive 4.4 update, seeing how past root approaches were more or less overlays or hijacks, if you will, with it written into the package, it would seem to me, have a better probability to survive.
Also, on another note, no need to disparage someone who is willing to try, a lot of the Roms and roots, on XDA, were written by someone, whose main language is not English.
Sent Via Smoke Signals
I have an i537 already on ML2 here that I don't use at the moment. We can use it to test installs as long as devs here would help me if I have trouble restoring it (should something go wrong with a bad install).
Thread cleaned, keep it respectful.
captaincado said:
Also, on another note, no need to disparage someone who is willing to try, a lot of the Roms and roots, on XDA, were written by someone, whose main language is not English.
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Actually, the OP is from New York. When relating things of a technical nature it is very important to be clear and precise. These forums are littered with posts from people who either could not follow directions or who followed directions that were unclear and ended up causing a problem with their phones. If the OP has difficulty with English then perhaps he should enlist the aid of someone better suited to be providing technical explanations or directions for us to follow. That's not a knock on the OP's ability to pull this off, just on his ability to present it clearly and understandably. I was a magazine technical editor for many years, so I might be a little sensitive in this area. I've seen a lot of posts by people who were brilliant at figuring stuff out in here, but when it came time to put the actions into words there was much confusion about the processes they were explaining. It is very difficult to write technical material for a broad audience of varying technical abilities. When writing technically, one should always assume that the readers are less savvy and tailor the information to their level, not that of the writer's. So many problems in here would be minimized if developers would remember that the majority of people need to be walked through things step by step instead of assuming that they already know all about the process. Just my $.02.
Oh, I know he is from N.Y. I was being general in nature, the English as a second language part, been too much of deriding in here, when sentence structure isn't to someone's standards, which translators don't do.
As far as the OP is concerned, yes it could have been a little more concise, but he was only saying what he was trying to do, which a lot of people understood, when it's time for the finished product, that's where it should be concise.
Just IMO.
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Hello all. I'm new to smart phones and the Galaxy s4 active is the first one I have ever owned. I have had it for a couple weeks now and I knew nothing about rooting when i got it, so when I was prompted to update I didn't give it second thought. Now I know about rooting and that I can't do it because of the update Wishing you guys the best of luck with this. I will help out any way I can, as long as any changes I make to my phone can be undone in case it doesn't work. Thanks for the effort.
TransformixS4 said:
PROJECT: TRYING TO ROOT THE ML2 UPDATE!
Hi Guys!
So I will try to root the Odin ML2.
I will try to upload it on Sunday/Monday.
The thing will be rooting the odin and making it a Pre-Rooted firmware.
People, Listen, Don't hurt my feelings as if you will I will abound this project just like I did with my old Rom on GT-i9300 which turned it into a S4, As Henrylife copied my Rom :/ ... But that is old news...
I will be using my old laptop with a Ubuntu ( I need Linux) USB stick, So I might delay it a few times because there isn't enough memory and the computer is old and half broken.
REMEMBER: TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER AND SMARTER! ARE SMALL COMMUNITY IS REALLY BIG MINDS! SO I WILL NEED YOUR HELP NOT ONLY MINE!
I need your help:
'Enter Device Model' - For Example: I537?
'Enter Sales Code' - ATT?
'Enter PDA Version' - For example: I537UCUBML2?.
'Enter Phone Version' - Version of Modem. For example:I537UCUBML2?.
'Enter CSC Version' - For exampleUCUBML2?.
tell me if this is right.
Ok, Wish us luck.
-TransformixS4
XDA:DevDB Information
Rooting with the community the 4.3 ML2 on the SGH-i537, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active
Contributors
TransformixS4
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-02-28
Last Updated 2014-02-28
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Any luck so far? Can you give a update as to where you are at with this? Please and thank you...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Devo7v said:
First off there's no need to be a ****.
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Devo7v said:
Ok, so I'm not going to argue with you because as I've seen in other threads you really get worked up.
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:good: straight to it
Astrus said:
I have had it for a couple weeks now and I knew nothing about rooting when i got it, so when I was prompted to update I didn't give it second thought..
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I did a factory reset to my 4.3 (through Samsung while unrooted) and it downgraded to 4.2.2. I don't know if yours can do the same now that it's rooted, or even if it's meant to do that (when I factory reset my tablet it reset to a blank ROM of the same version it was on), but that could be worth a try.
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OP: You could dual boot your regular computer if you wanted a better performing linux machine, but I'm sure you know that.
I have the i9295 but I think it would be good the S4A as a whole if we could get more root users. If you need help with anything that needs to be done on a linux computer that yours is struggling to do, let me know. I'm happy to help!
@ tiskael
Oh I never did root my phone, that's what I was saying. I didn't even know what it was at first. So now I know about it and want to root but since I updated, I can't. So you think if I do a factory reset I can get root? I am willing to try and go back to 4.2.2 and then just update when there is a root method for ml2 4.3. How would I do a factory reset? Sorry, like I said, I'm knew to all this.
Astrus said:
Oh I never did root my phone, that's what I was saying. I didn't even know what it was at first. So now I know about it and want to root but since I updated, I can't. So you think if I do a factory reset I can get root? I am willing to try and go back to 4.2.2 and then just update when there is a root method for ml2 4.3. How would I do a factory reset? Sorry, like I said, I'm knew to all this.
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Oh, right, I misread your original post, sorry. You *may* be sent back to the version your device shipped with - I was on my i9295, I wasn't on my Bauhn tablet though. A factory reset does mean that it's set back to the way it was in the factory, so it should do. It would be worth a try if you really want to root your phone, but I would definitely advise backing everything up either way. A ML2 root is being worked on at the moment but some other nice XDA users.
How to factory reset: http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/Restoring-factory-settings-on-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S4
tiskael said:
Oh, right, I misread your original post, sorry. You *may* be sent back to the version your device shipped with - I was on my i9295, I wasn't on my Bauhn tablet though. A factory reset does mean that it's set back to the way it was in the factory, so it should do. It would be worth a try if you really want to root your phone, but I would definitely advise backing everything up either way. A ML2 root is being worked on at the moment but some other nice XDA users.[/url]
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Thank you. I am tempted to do the factory reset, but then again I think I will wait for the ML2 root. I could also help in the testing of the method, as long as I have instructions on what to do if something went wrong. Thanks again.
use other sotfware
I think you should use other sotfware to root
This Is My First Shot at making something for this device,so please bear with me.
This Is A Custom Stock ROM that has been debloated and slimmed down a bit to my personal liking.
ive used SuperR's Kitchen on Ubuntu to bring this to you guys.
i used Captain_Throwbacks Metro Base ROM as a starting point.
i will include my list of apps that i have removed in the second post.
i would suggest a factory reset and dalvik/ART wipe
as always,if your device explodes or stops working,i assume no responsibility for any damages or data loss.
flash at your own risk.
if anyone has any suggestions and/or input,please feel free.
im no developer,just taking a shot at this.
the goal is to remove as much bloatware as possible,whilst maintaining stability.
:highfive:
i added /data/app support as well as busybox & deodexed the ROM.
im currently uploading my first build to google drive and will share links shortly.
bear with me as i dont have the best internet connection.
DeZiREv5K
OP Updated with newer build.
Code:
6-14-16 build changelog
--Removed HTC Launcher(replaced with google now launcher)
--updated play store to latest version
--updated HTC Service pack to latest and integrated back into ROM(no longer needs Seperate download)
--attempted to add back the official metropcs device unlock app(Thanks [user=3100103]@sandix[/user] !)
6-16-16 build changelog
---removed google play launcher & replaced with nova launcher(issue with installment on first boot)
6-19-16 build changelog
-- changed ZIP compression method(v3 was too large)
This is A Flashable Zip,should flash in TWRP.
Special Thanks to the following folks:
@sandix for the continuous hard work in the forums here
@Captain_Throwback for his stock rooted metroPCS ROM.
@SuperR. for his Excellent Kitchen!!!
@nightbreed813 for his thread layout & list of modifications to his ROM
This Is My Bloat_Custom File that i edited by hand to suppliment in the kitchen.
these are all the apps/folders that were removed prior to building.
Code:
system/app/BasicDream*
system/app/Calculator*
system/app/CalculatorWidget*
system/app/Chrome*
system/app/Cloudex*
system/app/CloudPrint*
system/app/Drive*
system/app/DriveActivator*
system/app/Exchange3Google*
system/app/FaceLock*
system/app/Font_Helvetica*
system/app/Font_XinGothic*
system/app/Font_Yuen*
system/app/Gmail2*
system/app/GoogleTTS*
system/app/Hangouts*
system/app/HoloSpiralWallpaper*
system/app/HtcCarGps*
system/app/HtcBackupReset*
system/app/LiveWallpapaers*
system/app/HtcLogLevel*
system/app/HTC_Connect*
system/app/HTCZero*
system/app/IMEMurasuIndic*
system/app/IMEMurasuViet*
system/app/IME_TP_Basic*
system/app/IME_TP_ValueAdd*
system/app/Kidmode-google*
system/app/Maps*
system/app/MPCS_Blockit*
system/app/MPCS_Metro411*
system/app/MPCS_MyMetro*
system/app/NoiseField*
system/app/PhaseBeam*
system/app/Photos*
system/app/PrintStudio*
system/app/talkback*
system/app/YouTube*
system/priv-app/HtcDotMatrix*
system/priv-app/HtcFileManager*
system/priv-app/HtcDLNAMiddleLayer*
system/priv-app/MPCS_MetroAppStore*
system/priv-app/iCloudTransfer*
system/priv-app/MPCS_MetroZONE*
system/priv-app/MPCS_RSU*
system/priv-app/LMIRescue*
system/priv-app/Velvet*
system/priv-app/LMIRescueSecurity*
system/priv-app/HtcSoundrecorder*
system/priv-app/Twitter*
system/priv-app/MirrorLink_MirrorLinkService*
system/priv-app/MPCS_Lookout*
system/priv-app/PolarisOffice*
system/priv-app/Mail*
system/priv-app/HTCSpeakCyberon*
system/priv-app/Facebook*
system/media/audio/notifications*
system/media/audio/ringtones*
system/media/audio/alarms*
TO DO List:
edit updater script to change out rom title
check what works and what does not
(Possibly) remove More files/Free up more space
upload newer build as first one fail with status 7 in recovery.(assert error)
Check my build and compare to yours to see what can be removed. I'm sure you will find a lot more that can be done.
when will a working link be available? very excited for this rom
talking_llama said:
when will a working link be available? very excited for this rom
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i already uploaded a newer build,will update OP with working link.
@sandix ,thank you very much i definitely will do that!
worked for me, thank you!
sweet. finally a flashable rom for our metro variant. was debating on trying nightbreed's rom, as someone mentioned in that thread that they tried it and it worked. didn't want to kill the phone though as it is a daily driver. will report after using.
Ipoke Smot said:
sweet. finally a flashable rom for our metro variant. was debating on trying nightbreed's rom, as someone mentioned in that thread that they tried it and it worked. didn't want to kill the phone though as it is a daily driver. will report after using.
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Let me know how it works out.also,if you have any suggestions feel free to throw them out here.
so i assume i have to install TWRP and flash this?
corrado85 said:
so i assume i have to install TWRP and flash this?
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Yeah it's required
Just looking at channel log I'm assuming this is still relevant. I'm on V3 and with some frustration (I don't have Wi-Fi and had to trick my 6yr old laptop to boot up) I got it running well.
As someone who has hard bricked smart phones since the xv6800, this is a first good go. Inspires me to start cooking my own roms.
Suggestion: A file browser would have made it so much smoother. No one with half a brain will ***** about es file explorer or root browser being cooked in. Fortunately bad habits inspired me to always backup original stock. Most people would've been screwed there. Dirty flash. Pdanet. Got it all up and going.
Keep up the good work. Look forward to any tweakings you find out of my league
Sincerely,
Satisfied end user
Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using Tapatalk
trekie4ever said:
Just looking at channel log I'm assuming this is still relevant. I'm on V3 and with some frustration (I don't have Wi-Fi and had to trick my 6yr old laptop to boot up) I got it running well.
As someone who has hard bricked smart phones since the xv6800, this is a first good go. Inspires me to start cooking my own roms.
Suggestion: A file browser would have made it so much smoother. No one with half a brain will ***** about es file explorer or root browser being cooked in. Fortunately bad habits inspired me to always backup original stock. Most people would've been screwed there. Dirty flash. Pdanet. Got it all up and going.
Keep up the good work. Look forward to any tweakings you find out of my league
Sincerely,
Satisfied end user
Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using Tapatalk
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Thank you for the input,much appreciated.also,i updated OP with a newer build that uses nova launcher as default and puts back a few apks that got cutout by mistake.
My phone got simlocked after trying this ROM. It's still locked even after restoring the nanodroid backup I made prior to flasing this ROM.
I'm not in the US sooo I am not using sprint.
Any advice?
Thanks
sgeto said:
My phone got simlocked after trying this ROM. It's still locked even after restoring the nanodroid backup I made prior to flasing this ROM.
I'm not in the US sooo I am not using sprint.
Any advice?
Thanks
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This ROM is based off of the original Stock MetroPCS USA variant,i didnt add anything that would potentially affect your simlock status.ive only removed stuff that was already there.
If youre not in the US and youre not using MetroPCS Variant of the phone,you shouldnt be flashing this ROM to be 100% honest.flashing incompatable firmwares across devices can sometimes lead to bricks.whats your Carrier and device?
sgeto said:
My phone got simlocked after trying this ROM. It's still locked even after restoring the nanodroid backup I made prior to flasing this ROM.
I'm not in the US sooo I am not using sprint.
Any advice?
Thanks
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https://www.mediafire.com/?451vq4nmp7paz2a
i2andog said:
https://www.mediafire.com/?451vq4nmp7paz2a
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That APK will just crash,as the required lib files etc to accompany the APK are missing.
GotHeart said:
This ROM is based off of the original Stock MetroPCS USA variant,i didnt add anything that would potentially affect your simlock status.ive only removed stuff that was already there.
If youre not in the US and youre not using MetroPCS Variant of the phone,you shouldnt be flashing this ROM to be 100% honest.flashing incompatable firmwares across devices can sometimes lead to bricks.whats your Carrier and device?
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I agree. It's very unusual.
I got this phone from a local phone shop. The owner seem to have unlocked the phone with some kind of service. I contacted my carrier who wrote down a couple of numbers from inside the phone (including the original phone number) and boom, I was able to use the phone with my number.
I have a theory about the error. Maybe you could see if that makes sense:
Maybe the phone isn't locked. But after a factory reset it keeps trying to "activate" the phone using the methods given by sprint.
There's this one step during the initial setup (right after factory resetting the phone) where it tries to register the phone, and fails. This step takes at least tem minutes and returns an error that locks up the phone.
I think the phone assumes that it's locked because it's not able to "reach" sprint servers and denies all incoming and outgoing calls/messages because of this.
If you know a way out of this please let me know.
Another user also provided me with an app that seems to be solving the issue. But it's not marshmallow compatible. Any ideas on that one as well?
Thanks a lot. And great debloating work you did there
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GotHeart said:
That APK will just crash,as the required lib files etc to accompany the APK are missing.
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Please tell me more about this app. Cam it solve my issue?
Thx
sgeto said:
I agree. It's very unusual.
I got this phone from a local phone shop. The owner seem to have unlocked the phone with some kind of service. I contacted my carrier who wrote down a couple of numbers from inside the phone (including the original phone number) and boom, I was able to use the phone with my number.
I have a theory about the error. Maybe you could see if that makes sense:
Maybe the phone isn't locked. But after a factory reset it keeps trying to "activate" the phone using the methods given by sprint.
There's this one step during the initial setup (right after factory resetting the phone) where it tries to register the phone, and fails. This step takes at least tem minutes and returns an error that locks up the phone.
I think the phone assumes that it's locked because it's not able to "reach" sprint servers and denies all incoming and outgoing calls/messages because of this.
If you know a way out of this please let me know.
Another user also provided me with an app that seems to be solving the issue. But it's not marshmallow compatible. Any ideas on that one as well?
Thanks a lot. And great debloating work you did there
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Please tell me more about this app. Cam it solve my issue?
Thx
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Again,what is your Carrier?if youre using anything other than MetroPCS USA,you should not use this ROM.thats #1.#2 is if youre using sprint,you should get the RUU to return the phone to factory software,and i assume youre using sprint because our Metro devices havent gotten MM yet,and you mentioned it.
And yes,CDMA/Sprint phones will not work correctly if theyre not provisioned from the carrier correctly.so if the activation is failing,then youre not going to be able to use the device to send messages etc until its activated correctly.
Suggestion,try using nightbreeds MM ROM thats for those kinds of carriers.
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Again,what is your Carrier?if youre using anything other than MetroPCS USA,you should not use this ROM.thats #1.#2 is if youre using sprint,you should get the RUU to return the phone to factory software,and i assume youre using sprint because our Metro devices havent gotten MM yet,and you mentioned it.
And yes,CDMA/Sprint phones will not work correctly if theyre not provisioned from the carrier correctly.so if the activation is failing,then youre not going to be able to use the device to send messages etc until its activated correctly.
Suggestion,try using nightbreeds MM ROM thats for those kinds of carriers.
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Oh lesson learned. I'm from Yemen and my carrier is YemenMobile (CDMA). I don't know why but I assumed that the phone won't mind the ROM since it was kinda unlocked. SORRY.
The phone was saying Sprint when I bought it. I think I'm going to get back to factory and see if that does the trick. :-/
My extended apologies
Stock Marshmallow firmware for the Galaxy tab S SM-T807A (ATT model)
Finally we managed to get hold of the stock MM firmware for the T807A. This is extremely rare and credits go to @luckyyang for finding it and @wojo797 for paying to download it and sharing it. (Make sure you hit the thanks button for these guys)
To install:
1. Extract the tar from the zip file
2. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode
3. Place ALL_ATT_T807AUCU1CPI8_T807AATT1CPI8_CL9294073_QB10977723_REV00_user_low_ship.tar in the AP slot of ODIN
4. click START
NOTE: I have removed the useless USERDATA.IMG which only contained unecessary dalvik cache odex files. This will be rebuilt by the system at first boot. This may take anything up to 10 minutes first boot.
DOWNLOAD: ATT_T807AUCU1CPI8_T807AATT1CPI8.zip
CREDITS: wojo797, luckyyang, ashyx
.DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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You saved my Tab S with this post. I Owe you a beer, but it will have to wait till payday mate. Cheers!
nethead72 said:
You saved my Tab S with this post. I Owe you a beer, but it will have to wait till payday mate. Cheers!
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Out of 40 or so downloads since posting this, apparently oh so needed firmware, you are the only one to have had the decency to say thanks. [emoji106]
The others couldn't even be bothered to hit the thanks button.
Will make a note to myself not to bother in future [emoji52]
I keep getting a FAIL right after cache.img. Any ideas as to what I can do to resolve this?
Tlab56 said:
I keep getting a FAIL right after cache.img. Any ideas as to what I can do to resolve this?
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Odin log please.
ashyx said:
Out of 40 or so downloads since posting this, apparently oh so needed firmware, you are the only one to have had the decency to say thanks. [emoji106]
The others couldn't even be bothered to hit the thanks button.
Will make a note to myself not to bother in future [emoji52]
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Even if your contributions (as well as other users contributions on xda) rarely get even 5% of the recognition they should, doing it for the sake of helping others without expecting nothing in return is still an enjoyable experience, and (maybe I'm wrong) it is the feeling I always felt about your hundreds of posts here, helping not one but several noobs at the same time while also contributing with several firmwares, modified kernels, etc.
For what is worth, your contributions here are KEY to make this tablet a LOT more usable than it is I and hope you can still find it pleasant to do it (not just this tablet, every other android gadget you may have in the future).
Also, expect a couple of beers next week when I get to pay my credit card (its credit is running on fumes).
Oh and expect some questions on how to conserve the root from LP and upgrade to MM. Hope to achieve without bothering.
ashyx said:
Stock Marshmallow firmware for the Galaxy tab S SM-T807A (ATT model)
Finally we managed to get hold of the stock MM firmware for the T807A. This is extremely rare and credits go to @luckyyang for finding it and @wojo797 for paying to download it and sharing it. (Make sure you hit the thanks button for these guys)
To install:
1. Extract the tar from the zip file
2. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode
3. Place ALL_ATT_T807AUCU1CPI8_T807AATT1CPI8_CL9294073_QB10977723_REV00_user_low_ship.tar in the AP slot of ODIN
4. click START
NOTE: I have removed the useless USERDATA.IMG which only contained unecessary dalvik cache odex files. This will be rebuilt by the system at first boot. This may take anything up to 10 minutes first boot.
DOWNLOAD: ATT_T807AUCU1CPI8_T807AATT1CPI8.zip
CREDITS: wojo797, luckyyang, ashyx
.DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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Now we just need another saviour for the SM-T707A...
ashyx said:
Stock Marshmallow firmware for the Galaxy tab S SM-T807A (ATT model)
Finally we managed to get hold of the stock MM firmware for the T807A. This is extremely rare and credits go to @luckyyang for finding it and @wojo797 for paying to download it and sharing it. (Make sure you hit the thanks button for these guys)
To install:
1. Extract the tar from the zip file
2. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode
3. Place ALL_ATT_T807AUCU1CPI8_T807AATT1CPI8_CL9294073_QB10977723_REV00_user_low_ship.tar in the AP slot of ODIN
4. click START
NOTE: I have removed the useless USERDATA.IMG which only contained unecessary dalvik cache odex files. This will be rebuilt by the system at first boot. This may take anything up to 10 minutes first boot.
DOWNLOAD: ATT_T807AUCU1CPI8_T807AATT1CPI8.zip
CREDITS: wojo797, luckyyang, ashyx
.DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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Glad I could help, saved my tab and a friend's. Ashyx is the man donate to him he was very kind with his time when I was trying to figure out how to unbrick my tab
kainanmaki said:
Even if your contributions (as well as other users contributions on xda) rarely get even 5% of the recognition they should, doing it for the sake of helping others without expecting nothing in return is still an enjoyable experience, and (maybe I'm wrong) it is the feeling I always felt about your hundreds of posts here, helping not one but several noobs at the same time while also contributing with several firmwares, modified kernels, etc.
For what is worth, your contributions here are KEY to make this tablet a LOT more usable than it is I and hope you can still find it pleasant to do it (not just this tablet, every other android gadget you may have in the future).
Also, expect a couple of beers next week when I get to pay my credit card (its credit is running on fumes).
Oh and expect some questions on how to conserve the root from LP and upgrade to MM. Hope to achieve without bothering.
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I'm not asking for donations, nor do I ever. Thats entirely up to the user.
But it's a simple fact that even something as simple as clicking thanks is too much trouble for most and this is not just noobs.
It's just one extra click of a mouse.
Noone has thanked either of the credits who deserve recognition too.
As anyone can see it has been a team effort to bring this why can't everyone else be a team player too?[emoji19]
It's good for a developer to get feedback it shows there is interest in what is done and that's how I see the thanks button.
However it's also nice to see replies with a little feedback on how things are working. It also keeps the post relevant and in view instead of disappearing into the depths.
Sounds like a rant, but it's not. It's more despair at the hit and run attitude.
It's not just this forum, I post in many other device forums and it's always the same.
Anyway thanks for the feedback, it's lonely for us devs at this end, it's nice to get some.
ashyx said:
Odin log please.
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Nevermind! I had tried different ports using different cables, re-extracted the .tar and redownloaded the .zip altogether, but I tried again on my laptop at home later and it worked like a charm. Much thanks to the OP and other contributors.
kainanmaki said:
Now we just need another saviour for the SM-T707A...
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You could be it [emoji6]
Thank you will this work with a t-mobile 807t model. Im currently not utilizing the radio just the WiFi for connectivity.
Many thanks in advance,
Laz.
Sent from my SM-T807T using Tapatalk
diazlaz said:
Thank you will this work with a t-mobile 807t model. Im currently not utilizing the radio just the WiFi for connectivity.
Many thanks in advance,
Laz.
Sent from my SM-T807T using Tapatalk
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Afraid not, but I think your firmware is available anyway.
Kingroot doesn't seem to work on this version (which I kind of expected). Is there any conceivable way to root the T807A on Marshmallow that I'm not finding?
ashyx said:
You could be it [emoji6]
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Even without an AT&T sim?
Thank you all so much for this. This literally just saved me roughly 100 that I was going to have to pay to either get samsung to do the exact same thing or get AT&T to send me another through insurance...
Donation sent - Confirmation number: 89664814AF5243643
Again thank you very much )
kainanmaki said:
Even without an AT&T sim?
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Software is up to date. :crying:
Another thank you Ashyx, my tablet was useless for almost an entire year until you and the others brought it back to life. I'll have to be more careful when themeing on a rooted device with stock recovery.... Thanks again, this friday you can bet the next rounds on me
an update to tab s! AWESOME! Thank you!
Nice work @luckyyang @wojo797 @ashyx always nice to see hard to find firmware released!