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[Q] First time rooter, recovery, and custom rom questions

I would like to install a custom ROM on my Samsung SIII Mini and I have read I first need to root the device and install recovery software. So far I have tried the Vroot, Bina4ry and SRS methods several times, following the instructions carefully, although none of them worked. Some other rooting methods I have found on the forum have dead links and I have asked for them to be updated but for now they are unusable. I have also read some rooting methods do not allow the installation of a custom ROM and affect the binary and/or flash counter. Considering what I am aiming to do is this the correct method I should be using:
Official ROOTED firmwares for the SIII mini - OXX csc
Should I use CWM or TWRP for recovery?
Cynagen custom ROM seems to be popular, is this the ROM I should use?
If possible I would like to run a more recent version of Android than 4.1.2, improved performance, and increase the battery life. Stability and security are also things I value.
Please advise!

[ROM][STOCK]★★S5style_i8190XXANC2_v4★★[1/6/2014] was recommended elsewhere. Would this suit my needs? If it is stock does that mean it will only go up to Android 4.1.2? I have read it is rooted and it needs TWRP recovery to work but somewhere else I read I need to root first before installing TWRP recovery.
Please help!

dusf said:
[ROM][STOCK]★★S5style_i8190XXANC2_v4★★[1/6/2014] was recommended elsewhere. Would this suit my needs? If it is stock does that mean it will only go up to Android 4.1.2? I have read it is rooted and it needs TWRP recovery to work but somewhere else I read I need to root first before installing TWRP recovery.
Please help!
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I'm using this ROM and yes, it's based on stock 4.1.2 TouchWiz, but is much more faster and has the S5 interface You need TWRP 2.7.1.0 (I think) from @Android-Andi.
Sent from my " Black Beauty " using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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dusf said:
I would like to install a custom ROM on my Samsung SIII Mini and I have read I first need to root the device and install recovery software. So far I have tried the Vroot, Bina4ry and SRS methods several times, following the instructions carefully, although none of them worked. Some other rooting methods I have found on the forum have dead links and I have asked for them to be updated but for now they are unusable. I have also read some rooting methods do not allow the installation of a custom ROM and affect the binary and/or flash counter. Considering what I am aiming to do is this the correct method I should be using:
Official ROOTED firmwares for the SIII mini - OXX csc
Should I use CWM or TWRP for recovery?
Cynagen custom ROM seems to be popular, is this the ROM I should use?
If possible I would like to run a more recent version of Android than 4.1.2, improved performance, and increase the battery life. Stability and security are also things I value.
Please advise!
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CyanogenMod 11.0 is based on Android 4.4.3, but has stock android's interface without any manufacturer specific features. On the other hand, it is the latest android version so it has ART and other KitKat exclusive features. The method for rooting you suggested should work. And last, TWRP is a more modern recovery than CWM Everything is your choice!
Sent from my " Black Beauty " using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

A more straight forward guide to do everything to the SM-G903F/canadian variants

This thread is for people that want a faster and more reliable method to get root/custom recovery and viper and Xposed plus debloating your device and not having to go through countless other threads to find files
I am not held responsible if you miss read and screw up your phone<----extremely hard to do with this method but if anything does happen either load your backup you make or just plug in your phone to kies and firmware update your phone it will bring your phone to stock firmware no root no custom recovery then you can restart
(sm-g903F and Canadian variants are also know as the Samsung galaxy s5 neo)<------ I know there different variants but this is for SM-G903F and Canadian variants ONLY
I will have all the file you need for everything you need
if its not a dropbox link it will be a play store link
ROOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pz8x0wj4f6okjdg/CF-Auto-Root-s5neolte-s5neoltexx-smg903f.zip?dl=0
make sure you have ------>(OEM UNLOCKED)<------MOST IMPORTANT,unknown sources, USB debugging all enabled or you will go into a bootloop or soft-brick
flash this with ODIN everything should work fine
TWRP RECOVERY
as of right now that I know of the neo does not have a working CWM recovery soo TWRP will have to do
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
(when in the app look for this name Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Exynos flash that one in the app and you should be good)
Viper4Android 5.1.1(audio mod)
(all of these are flashed in recovery EXCEPT for the presets you put those in the viper4android folder for presets that is created after you install the app it should be in your sdcard directory near the bottom)
please flash V4A2.3.4.0 then policy fix you should then be able to install the audio driver (use super high quality<----the best sound ) inside the viper app. then go to the settings tab and update the app.....
if when you install the new version viper stops working and there is no sound or it asks you to install the driver again please go and re-flash the policy fix then go install the driver
(viper4android 5.1.1)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1grrl3yhghc8o2n/V4A2.3.4.0_Lollipop.zip?dl=0
im pretty sure this is the right policy file what it does is allows stuff like xposed framework and viper to run with SELinux set to enforcing
if you guys have problems just comments and ill fix anything
(policy fix)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1pj5u0g5k7db6n7/ViPER4Android-supolicy.zip?dl=0
(Viper profiles)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/shfdoqvq1ioiejq/eXtremeBeats%20Viper%20Presets%20v1.0.zip?dl=0
XPOSED
(make sure you have ran the policy fix from the viper4android)
this is for stock or close to stock roms only!!!!!!
1.Install Xposed Installer App
Xposed installer App
2.Make a backup not needed but always helpful
3.Copy the Xposed file and the uninstaller to your sdcard
xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip (XPOSED FRAMEWORK FILE)
EXPOSED UNISTALLER FILE
4. Flash "xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip"<---- Xposed FrameWork File) through TWRP recovery this is the one for our SM-G903F and Canadian variants that are running 5.1.1
if anyone has ARM64 system on 5.1.1 or 6.0.0 orrrrrr this phone with 6.0.0 contact me and ill put thoses files up as well
- ARM means the devices that are running arm32 operating system (Galaxy S5, Note4,...)
- ARM64 means the devices that are running arm64 operating system (Galaxy S6, Note5 and all their variants...)
- SDK22 means Android Lollipop 5.1.x
- SDK23 means Android Marshmallow 6.0.x
DEBLOATING&Disable annoying "Check battery cover"
for debloating just download this and flash with recovery and bam!!!!! done :good:
for Disable annoying "Check battery cover
just go into rom toolbox or anyapp that you can see system app and freeze or disable this apk "Popupuireceiver.apk"
Credits
Chainfire for root
twrp for recovery
wanam for xposed
ViPER's Audio founded by ViPER520.
Co-founded by ZhuHang.
CN. vipersaudio.com / EN. facebook.com/vipersaudio
Copyright (C) 2006-2016 vipercn.com / vipersaudio.com
FOR THE AMAZING VIPER4ANDROID

Nice which apps or data's will be all debloated by this file

LetMeShow said:
Nice which apps or data's will be all debloated by this file
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ill have to get back to you on that I have the list but I may be merging with another thread soooo ill keep updated

I'll possibly will be merging with another thread but all this info is working

(make sure you have ------>(OEM UNLOCKED)<------MOST IMPORTANT) meaning I have to have an unlocked phone?

@adbpusher123: Thread merged. If anything needs to be changed, tell me
Thanks.

RE: Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903W help question
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XPOSED[/SIZE]
(make sure you have ran the policy fix from the viper4android)
this is for stock or close to stock roms only!!!!!!
1.Install Xposed Installer App
2.Make a backup not needed but always helpful
3.Copy the Xposed file and the uninstaller to your sdcard
4. Flash "xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip"<---- Xposed FrameWork File) through TWRP recovery this is the one for our SM-G903F and Canadian variants that are running 5.1.1
if anyone has ARM64 system on 5.1.1 or 6.0.0 orrrrrr this phone with 6.0.0 contact me and ill put thoses files up as well
- ARM means the devices that are running arm32 operating system (Galaxy S5, Note4,...)
- ARM64 means the devices that are running arm64 operating system (Galaxy S6, Note5 and all their variants...)
- SDK22 means Android Lollipop 5.1.x
- SDK23 means Android Marshmallow 6.0.x
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Hi I was going to try to install Xposed on a Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Canadian variant (SM-g903W).
I'm currently rooted running marshmallow 6.0.1 with TWRP installed.
If I'm correct you have a specific installer for the marshmallow set up? please let me know.
Thanks

Are there any current roms available for the 903w (canadian version)?? Also can other 903neo roms be applied to it?

SH-G903W FRP - cannot get past verification
Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy 5 Neo Rogers Canada I cant seem to get past the FRP. I have tried to bypass it using an OTG Cable on a USB drive with the .APK to bypass. My issue is , when I connect the USB the drop down menu on the phone does not appear. I am assuming this is because the phone has the latest software installed onto it since the patch in Jan 2015. In order for me to install another version of OS i need to be able to turn on USB Debugging and Dev or I may soft brick the phone ? correct ?
in other videos online once the usb OTG cabel is connected a popdown menu lets you install the apk. I cannot get that menu to pop down.
So I am guessing my best bet would to be to revert to a version before the patch. Which I am having a hell of a time finding. I am very unsure If i can even load another OS without being able activate the Debug or Dev.
Can anyone help ? Im not sure what else to do.
also i appologive if this post is in the wrong directory
[email protected]
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I also just tried SlideSync and it looked very promising. Again, no pop up window when connected. Getting very frustrated. lol. please help.
gunsum said:
Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy 5 Neo Rogers Canada I cant seem to get past the FRP. I have tried to bypass it using an OTG Cable on a USB drive with the .APK to bypass. My issue is , when I connect the USB the drop down menu on the phone does not appear. I am assuming this is because the phone has the latest software installed onto it since the patch in Jan 2015. In order for me to install another version of OS i need to be able to turn on USB Debugging and Dev or I may soft brick the phone ? correct ?
in other videos online once the usb OTG cabel is connected a popdown menu lets you install the apk. I cannot get that menu to pop down.
So I am guessing my best bet would to be to revert to a version before the patch. Which I am having a hell of a time finding. I am very unsure If i can even load another OS without being able activate the Debug or Dev.
Can anyone help ? Im not sure what else to do.
also i appologive if this post is in the wrong directory
[email protected]
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I just did my S5 Neo SM-G903W.
Follow the instructions for the 2nd option: 2. Bypass any Samsung Galaxy Google Account Verification without OTG
Once you've done that you have to make sure when using Odin that auto reboot is "unchecked" or it will boot into the oem recovery and not TWRP.
So once Odin gives you a successful pass, close it. Turn your phone off by pressing both volume keys + home + power key and it will shut off in a few seconds.
Then boot into TWRP by holding the Vol up key + home + power
However, there are no custom roms for the Neo, and the ones for the S5 (900 series) won't work; I tried.

Got it!
Thanks for your reply man I didn't think I was going to get any help on this. I actually did end up figuring this out I used a USB drive that had a light in it this way I could tell when the disc was being read I was simply being too impatient and not letting the disc read. I waited a few moments sure enough the menu popped up so I could go into settings using the APK. So all-in-all I did learn my lesson to be more patient , also to use a drive that had a light inside of it. However after I did get into the phone and put a SIM card in it said not registered on network.

Glad you got it working.
I have my S5Neo rooted by using SuperSU once I got TWRP installed.
So there's no custom roms which kinda sux, but at least with a rooted phone you can install great rooted apps: enhance the sound with Viper4 FX etc etc
And there is the bloatware remover.
Lot's of other great stuff on xda.

Aroma FlashFire ATT S5 finally!

Hi all,
Aroma is now working on our ATT S5 and S5 Active. through FlashFire emulation in their latest beta. Tested it, it works. Still stuck on lollipoop 5.0. but we can flash other Roms through aroma now.
Steps:
1. Start on muniz nce downgrade (4.4)
2. Towelroot
3. Install SuperSU
4. Install latest FlashFire.
5. Install muniz OF3 (I used deodexed prerooted) with flashfire. No need to wipe either, it's built into the install. Btw, change screen timeout to 10 min. Don't forget to install OA1 bootloader through download (using Odin) mode after rom installs. You can select reboot to download mode in flashfire.
Here's the link to the instructions for the S5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146
And the active: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g870aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3161733
6. Select your g900f Android 5.0 custom (TouchWiz only) rom. I am currently on Alliance v10, installed through FlashFire (change screen timeout to 10 min.) aroma emulator. I did a wipe of cache, system and dalvik in flashfire and selected "factory wipe" in aroma. Do not select any kernels in aroma. Takes 10+ min. To boot, just wait. I installed SuperSU 3.76 after boot and I'm still rooted.
Any questions, just ask. I have tried some 5.1 and 6.0.1 and they are a no go (probably a kernel issue).
I have attached a screenshot, yes, it says g900f, it should, look at the baseband, it's ATT of3.
I don't take any credit for any of this. I just tried installing a few different Roms with this method. Give credit where credit is due: chainfire-supersu, muniz-many times thank you for your unblock and upgrades to 5.0 whilst keeping root, Alliance rom-thank you for your awesome rom, and yes it works great on g900a! I haven't tested it on the active, so if you try it, let us know.

Question
Hi dude, thanks for share this information, but, where can I get the OA3 kernel? - Are you sure about the kernel version?

Interesting anybody else try this?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

Any love for the S5 Active? (870A)
My Samsung S5 Active. Yes I read pages. Thanks

l0gandroid said:
Hi dude, thanks for share this information, but, where can I get the OA3 kernel? - Are you sure about the kernel version?
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Yes. I'm sure it works. Take a look at the screenshot. I'm on it right now, used aroma to install.
I did make a mistake in the original post. You need to be on the oa1 bootloader, a link is included in muniz upgrade to of3 post (sorry about that). http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146

gitardan17 said:
Any love for the S5 Active? (870A)
My Samsung S5 Active. Yes I read pages. Thanks
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Should work for the active too. You have to use muniz rom, the latest one that still has root.

Here is the rom you need to be on for the active. http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g870aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3161733
You need root, flashfire and BusyBox. Aroma is a little slow, however, and doesn't register check boxes right away, but it does work.

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[q] *how to update rooted note 5 from mm to nougat?*

Peace All...
I am currently on Minotauras ROM (MM) and would like to update my Note 5 920G to the latest Nougat firmware---so I can download a Nougat custom ROM (i know one is not dependent on the other, but I was always taught that if the base changes, its best to update the firmware to avoid any potential problems). However, I'm unclear as to what steps should be taken to update the firmware--I'm relatively new to SamSung devices. I know Odin is the update utility, but unclear whether I should first flash a "stock" Marshmallow Recovery and stock ROM--then take OTA...or can I just flash the Nougat firmware and then flash TWRP? What happens to my data & apps? Will all settings be erased?
Please advise.....

ZEDEK said:
Peace All...
I am currently on Minotauras ROM (MM) and would like to update my Note 5 920G to the latest Nougat firmware---so I can download a Nougat custom ROM (i know one is not dependent on the other, but I was always taught that if the base changes, its best to update the firmware to avoid any potential problems). However, I'm unclear as to what steps should be taken to update the firmware--I'm relatively new to SamSung devices. I know Odin is the update utility, but unclear whether I should first flash a "stock" Marshmallow Recovery and stock ROM--then take OTA...or can I just flash the Nougat firmware and then flash TWRP? What happens to my data & apps? Will all settings be erased?
Please advise.....
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1)You are on stock Marshmallow 6.0.1 right as i guess so? Then you have MM bootloader(But if you are on 5.0.1 lollipop bootloader then you need atleast upgrade you bootloader to 6.0.1, you can find MM bootloaders at Samsung galaxy note 5 android development thread anywhere mostly at Dr.ketan Rom N8 S8+ port/You can also find Nougat bootloaders there only)
2)Don't worry then if you want to upgrade to any custom nougat rom then you can simply download prefer one and install through TWRP as you installed Minotorus Rom(Assuming You are on Marshmallow Bootloader and Oem unlocking/Usb debugging options are enabled from Developers option)
3)Or if you want to update your stock firmware to official Nougat for updated model and bootloader after that want to try Custom nougat rom, then you can download official Stock 7.0 firmware for your device N920G and specific country if available from websites like sammobile.com or samsungupdates.com etc (I am unknown about your country afaik samsung released 7.0 for N920G for some specific countries atm, like for asian countries not for latin american countries)
4)Further Odin flashing guides you can find also here within forum only, if you have any query related to odin flashing you can ask me i will provide you Odin flashing guide also(Kindly don't forget to enable Oem unlocking and Usb debugging option from developers option before flashing anything using Odin or you may brick your device)
5)You can also flash official stock 6.0.1 and update through OTA to 7.0 but above mentioned method is easy to directly update to nougat(Only if official Stock 7.0 nougat firmware available for your device model no and country)
6)While updating to stock firmware using odin, all your user data stored on internal storage will be lost(If you directly flash custom nougat rom on minotorus rom then user data stored on internal storage will be there) so i will suggest you take backup of your current data

Peace!!
First off--THANK YOU DroidHackeR for your response. I was out of town so I coulnt respond sooner. But Yes...I'm on MM 6.01 and I would prefer to upgrade to the offical 7.0 firmware. My model number is 920G, which I think is an International model.I am in the Unite States and using Tmobile's bands. I looked on sammobile and saw that they did have the official firmware (but for Bangladesh, India--I didnt see anything that said International...and thats where I kinda got stuck, cause I dont know if that firmware would be compatible). With that being said--I guess my best option would be to flash an official stock 6.01 firmware and then take the update? I have OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled.
Could you please walk me through flashing via Odin? Like where would I find the stock 6.01 firmware? Sammobile as well? I know I will loose my data..I've backed up most of my files.
Thank you again for help!

ZEDEK said:
Peace!!
First off--THANK YOU DroidHackeR for your response. I was out of town so I coulnt respond sooner. But Yes...I'm on MM 6.01 and I would prefer to upgrade to the offical 7.0 firmware. My model number is 920G, which I think is an International model.I am in the Unite States and using Tmobile's bands. I looked on sammobile and saw that they did have the official firmware (but for Bangladesh, India--I didnt see anything that said International...and thats where I kinda got stuck, cause I dont know if that firmware would be compatible). With that being said--I guess my best option would be to flash an official stock 6.01 firmware and then take the update? I have OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled.
Could you please walk me through flashing via Odin? Like where would I find the stock 6.01 firmware? Sammobile as well? I know I will loose my data..I've backed up most of my files.
Thank you again for help!
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Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just flashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6

force70 said:
Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just uflashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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Hi,
Thanks for your inputs. I tried same steps for my N9208 dual SIM with stock 6.0.1 firmware from sammobile.
After Odin flash, boots to stock recovery and throws dm-verify check failed error.
Please share your suggestions.

TheRealFighter said:
Hi,
Thanks for your inputs. I tried same steps for my N9208 dual SIM with stock 6.0.1 firmware from sammobile.
After Odin flash, boots to stock recovery and throws dm-verify check failed error.
Please share your suggestions.
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I would suggest that next time you use the search function to try and help your self first as learning is key here.
That said i did a quick search for you which led to many results but this is an excellent read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306/page2

force70 said:
I would suggest that next time you use the search function to try and help your self first as learning is key here.
That said i did a quick search for you which led to many results but this is an excellent read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306/page2
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I did read that thread. Too many answers and not much clarity.
Hence asked you.
Anyway thanks.

TheRealFighter said:
I did read that thread. Too many answers and not much clarity.
Hence asked you.
Anyway thanks.
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That was only one of numerous results which resulted from a quick search though i posted that because i am familiar with it.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6

*Need a working 6.01 Firmware for 920G International*
force70 said:
Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just flashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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Peace...
Well.. I searched YouTube video tutorials, GooGle searched and went to SamFirmware and downloaded a 6.01 stock firmware. However, the file I downloaded was for Bangladesh (I have a 920G model) and it failed when trying to flash it via Odin. So I downloaded another 6.01 firmware--this time for Brazil (as all tutorials have stated that as long as the model number is the same its ok to flash). At first the green loading bar was working and it got all the way through to radio image and then it failed---but now my system has been wiped and now my phone is bricked. Do you or any other member know of a 920G 6.01 firmware that is compatible for the USA? It appears the radios are not compatible causing it to FAIL in flashing it in Odin.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

ZEDEK said:
Peace...
Well.. I searched YouTube video tutorials, GooGle searched and went to SamFirmware and downloaded a 6.01 stock firmware. However, the file I downloaded was for Bangladesh (I have a 920G model) and it failed when trying to flash it via Odin. So I downloaded another 6.01 firmware--this time for Brazil (as all tutorials have stated that as long as the model number is the same its ok to flash). At first the green loading bar was working and it got all the way through to radio image and then it failed---but now my system has been wiped and now my phone is bricked. Do you or any other member know of a 920G 6.01 firmware that is compatible for the USA? It appears the radios are not compatible causing it to FAIL in flashing it in Odin.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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1)Did you try to put 4files firmware that comes with BL,AP,Modem,CL separately?
2)As You can get into download mode successfully kindly install samsung smartswitch on your phone>connect your device to pc while in download mode>open smartswitch>select emergency software recovery so that it will recognise your device as well as actual latest firmware for your device to be installed
3)If smartswitch doesn't help anymore, try with full firmware(4 files firmwate of any of Latin American countries as you stated for USA, may be the country's that lies near to you by region) but this time you need to uninstall smartswitch or Samsung kies in case installed as it could possibly mess up with Odin flashing

AssassinCreed said:
1)Did you try to put 4files firmware that comes with BL,AP,Modem,CL separately?
2)As You can get into download mode successfully kindly install samsung smartswitch on your phone>connect your device to pc while in download mode>open smartswitch>select emergency software recovery so that it will recognise your device as well as actual latest firmware for your device to be installed
3)If smartswitch doesn't help anymore, try with full firmware(4 files firmwate of any of Latin American countries as you stated for USA, may be the country's that lies near to you by region) but this time you need to uninstall smartswitch or Samsung kies in case installed as it could possibly mess up with Odin flashing
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Peace AssassinsCreed...
Thank you for ur response. This is my first SamSung phone---I came from HTC and was familiar with their process of rooting and updating (which was a pain)--but I'm totally unfamiliar with Odin.
When you say put the files in separately---i'm not sure what you mean, cause when I extract the Update zip, I only get a a tar file---should I unzip in a folder?
Thanks again!!!

Use flash fire

How to upgrade rooted SM-T719 from Android 6.0.1 to Android 7 or 8

Hi,
about 2 years ago I rooted my S2 Galaxy Tab (T719) and now I would like to upgrade from Android 6.0.1 to Android version to 7 or 8. I have googled for instructions on how to upgrade a rooted S2 Tab but did not find anything useful (most info is on OTA upgrades which no longer works on rooted devices). Could someone please post step-by-step instructions (please bear in mind that I only ever deal with this kind of thing once every 2-3 years so I do not have much experience). I have TWRP v 3.0.2 installed (do I need to update this as well?) and the tablet is not encrypted (so hopefully I won't have to wipe the system partition and re-install all the app?!?). Thanks.
I also noticed that there is now a huge variety of ROMs out there. How can one know which ones are trustworthy? The main reason I rooted the tablet was to be able to increase privacy (control app permissions with XPrivacy). So I do not want to install some custom ROM that maybe contains spyware or other compromising features. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Given my motivation (privacy) for rooting, would it maybe be better to go back to Stock ROMs (i.e. non rooted) and simply control web access via netguard (by preventing net access for some apps, they may still spy on my contacts, location, or email but cannot phone home to transmit the information)? At least I would still get OTA updates because being excluded from the OTA channel also poses a security risk in itself I suppose. Ok so any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance!

There is no official Android 8 for our device. If you want 8 or 9 you have to install a custom ROM like LuK1337's LineageOS port. It is as safe as LineageOS is by itself on any device. Only problem you might have then is that calling is not possible anymore for now, but LTE works. If you want to use LOS, you HAVE to format data because it's not compatible at all. If you wanna stay on official Android you might keep it. Installing is done by flashing the official firmware with the correct country code over Odin. This will remove TWRP at first so you have to reflash it by Odin afterwards. For firmware download I always use: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 and Odin is found by google. If you wanna got the way to LOS you have to do all the steps I mentioned before too anyways to have a recent Modem firmware and bootloader. In that case you just have to flash LOS and OpenGAPPS by TWRP and delete /data aka Factory reset.
Regardless what you do, after ODIN is done, you HAVE TO boot into TWRP immediately to keep it from being removed by official firmware. While you are in there anyways you can install magisk to keep it from encrypting /data

Many thanks emuandco. So I guess I will stick with the Android 7 as I do not want to reformat the tablet and reinstall all the apps. I have started to download the Android 7 stock ROM, but it is taking quite long so in the meantime just to confirm, the steps to follow are:
1- use odin to flash the stock ROM (no steps required prior to this? I simply overwrite the existing ROM? I suppose that I will loose root then and need to re-root the device using the standard procedure as explained here: http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutoria...nougat-7-0-using-cf-auto-root-all-models.html ?)
2- use odin to flash TWRP (I will need the newest version I guess and cannot use the same as for Android 6?)
3- boot into recovery mode to ensure that TWRP does not get overwritten
4- done
Is this correct? Do I then need to reinstall Xposed, SuperSU and Xprivacy or will they be preserved?
Thanks again!
P.S.: BTW, I also found these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/twrp-3-0-2-1-galaxy-tab-s22016-sm-t713-t3390627 which are slightly different from http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutoria...nougat-7-0-using-cf-auto-root-all-models.html and require a wipe of the data partition. Does this mean that for an update to Android 7 I definitely do need to wipe the data partition? If this is the case then this would be a major disadvantage of rooting in the first place and maybe I simply flash the stock ROM and do not root at all but go the "netguard" route as mentioned in my original message?

I never used the official Firmware that much. Fist thing I did was going on LuK1337's nerves to get a port of LOS for it up and running So no clue if Samsung manages to keep /data but I guess so. Yeah, looks fine what you list there. You COMPLETELY overwrite ANY modification in kernel or /system, so reflash your mods and root (Magisk). I always recommend to uase the MOST recent TWRP. (https://dl.twrp.me/gts28velte/ should be it in your case).
Ah and looking at your manuals... Check OEM unlock just to be rather safe than sorry if things go mad.

emuandco said:
I never used the official Firmware that much. Fist thing I did was going on LuK1337's nerves to get a port of LOS for it up and running So no clue if Samsung manages to keep /data but I guess so. Yeah, looks fine what you list there. You COMPLETELY overwrite ANY modification in kernel or /system, so reflash your mods and root (Magisk). I always recommend to uase the MOST recent TWRP. (https://dl.twrp.me/gts28velte/ should be it in your case).
Ah and looking at your manuals... Check OEM unlock just to be rather safe than sorry if things go mad.
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