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Let me get straight to it:
Let's say I install a custom recovery, and flash a ROM after rooting and unlocking Bootloader... Do I NEED to install Busybox, and update its binaries, or is it already done in most ROMS? Sprint ROM threads don't seem to specify this, and I wonder why do people even needed this in the past:
[ROOT][5/24]Sprint One Root and Disable System Write Protection
most if not all custom roms are rooted already. I've never installed busybox.
The write protection issue has been dealt with
BD619 said:
most if not all custom roms are rooted already. I've never installed busybox.
The write protection issue has been dealt with
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Wow, that was fast. Thanks for your time, and help
I'll assume busybox and its updated binaries are already included then.
thenetvines said:
Wow, that was fast. Thanks for your time, and help
I'll assume busybox and its updated binaries are already included then.
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Should be just read through the OP and see if it mentions anything about busybox
Thanks for asking this question since I am a novice with rooting, and I was not that knowledgeable about busybox with the newer roms.
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
Odin twrp then install unikernel inside twrp. Will trip Knox so Samsung pay won't work anymore.
tyrone1 said:
Odin twrp then install unikernel inside twrp. Will trip Knox so Samsung pay won't work anymore.
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Ok thanks. Not concerned with Sam pay. Citibank and Wells aren't supported.
It works with Citibank cards
stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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I finally found a routine and the right files needed to successfully acquire root, twrp, and custom ROM. Although, the only custom ROM Iv'e been able to boot and setup with all T-Mobile services intact and even the finger print security feature working, is the "OZOP_EDGE_v11_DOJ7.zip, thanks to stangdriver44".
Just remember you should back up the EFS and backup the phone using Samsung smart switch. If you need help, pm me. Id lay out the exact steps I took to get root originally and what it took to get out of a bricked phone, and finally to root and install a custom ROM.
I will type up what I did later today or tomorrow and post it in case anyone does the same thing to gets bootloops and bricks.
I have to attend to other chores now before I go back to work tomorrow, since I spent every evening for the last week and all day and night yesterday, trying to bring this phone out of brick.
chevy383surfing
tyrone1 said:
It works with Citibank cards
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Sorry Capital One not Citi.
stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
pm me.
Id like to know the steps you took to root your s6. pm me whenever possible. Thanks.
chevy383surfing said:
I finally found a routine and the right files needed to successfully acquire root, twrp, and custom ROM. Although, the only custom ROM Iv'e been able to boot and setup with all T-Mobile services intact and even the finger print security feature working, is the "OZOP_EDGE_v11_DOJ7.zip, thanks to stangdriver44".
Just remember you should back up the EFS and backup the phone using Samsung smart switch. If you need help, pm me. Id lay out the exact steps I took to get root originally and what it took to get out of a bricked phone, and finally to root and install a custom ROM.
I will type up what I did later today or tomorrow and post it in case anyone does the same thing to gets bootloops and bricks.
I have to attend to other chores now before I go back to work tomorrow, since I spent every evening for the last week and all day and night yesterday, trying to bring this phone out of brick.
chevy383surfing
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andrey1186 said:
Id like to know the steps you took to root your s6. pm me whenever possible. Thanks.
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I will get a write up of the steps. I'll pm you tomorrow afternoon. I planned to do it tonight, but I have a case of the Mondays!
muniz_ri said:
chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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How do you flash it?
stncldtex said:
How do you flash it?
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Install twrp on stock oj7 then flash supersu v2.61 in twrp. that's it.
muniz_ri said:
chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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Does this trip KNOX?
chip.hughes said:
Does this trip KNOX?
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of course
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How do you flash it?
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You'd have to setup Cygwin software to make the zip an 'Odin flashable .tar.md5 type file', which I have not had time to play with, in order to flash supersu zip files onto the samsung phones.
I am working on a worksheet right now explaining what I had to do to install 5.1.1 firmware and root the phone. I am still looking back to remember exactly how I unlocked the bootloader. I did have to use an android terminal to map out the twrp recovery manual on the phone itself. I do know it would wise for anyone interested in this to backup the EFS before anything. I had to download a specific windows DOS software that does it in a couple seconds and stores it on your computer. It works for a number of other phones as well. Also need to download the newest Odin 3.10.7 software in order to work with 5.1.1 firmware without any problems. Also need to do a backup of whole phone with samsung smart switch "takes place of Kies software now". When I get home tonight I will get names and locations of everything and inform everyone. If you download the wrong DOJ7 software or firmware you'll mess up your device. It took me a week to find the right software downloads related to 5.1.1 in order to make everything work right. And I did everything within 15 minutes. Once I figured out the routine.
Once you update to 5.1.1 I know of no way to downgrade.
I do recommend going over to serio22's post -[Firmware][Bootloader & Modems][Odin] - G920T - DOJ7-
And download DOJ7 BL and DOJ7 modem and G920TUVU3DOJ7 (firmware). Download Chainfire's latest beta super su.
You can just flash unikernel to get root.
Possibly any of the other kernels too
stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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Yes you can root .. by flashing unikernel .. and phone will still be working ...
Tried flashing Uni through Odin with no luck. I get this in Odin.
Get PIT for mapping.
Write operation failed.
Any idea's?
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Tried flashing Uni through Odin with no luck. I get this in Odin.
Get PIT for mapping.
Write operation failed.
Any idea's?
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I recommend you root with the latest Supersu beta v2.62-3 zip. It will patch the stock kernel which was designed for your specific build unlike the unikernel. Just flash via twrp.
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I recommend you root with the latest Supersu beta v2.62-3 zip. It will patch the stock kernel which was designed for your specific build unlike the unikernel. Just flash via twrp.
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TWRP gives off the same error.
stncldtex said:
TWRP gives off the same error.
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More accurately trying to Odin TWRP.
Hey guys,
Followed a guide (which I cannot post a link to because I'm too new to the forum) today and I get a message that says "Your device is corrupt. It cannot be trusted to work properly". After this message, it won't boot. At all. I had the latest version of Marshmallow when I attempted this. Never rooted before. New to this whole scene. Hoping for some guidance on how to fix this.
I tried wiping with the TWRP installed and rebooting, but I get the same message. I can still plug in to my Mac and use Android File Transfer.
Thanks!
guide: on androidrootz /2014/12/how-to-root-nexus-6-windowsmaclinuxubun.html
EDIT: Just needed newest supersu. Works fine now. Don't follow old guides, and make sure you have the newest software =]
You are not hard bricked, you will get out of this.
Sounds like you flashed the old root. You must use 2.60 or higher. 2.66 is current.
Flash it back to stock.
Flash twrp.
Copy over root 2.66 from Chainfire and install it with twrp.
When you exit twrp it will ask you if you want to root your phone. NO. Always answer no to that question from twrp.
The old way modifies the system. The new android does not like that.
And, just looking at your link, that guide is over a year old. Always try to look for fresh information. A lot happens to change things during a year...
TonikJDK said:
You are not hard bricked, you will get out of this.
Sounds like you flashed the old root. You must use 2.60 or higher. 2.66 is current.
Flash it back to stock.
Flash twrp.
Copy over root 2.66 from Chainfire and install it with twrp.
When you exit twrp it will ask you if you want to root your phone. NO. Always answer no to that question from twrp.
The old way modifies the system. The new android does not like that.
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Resolved the issue. Got it. Thank you!!! Just needed to install the newest root (2.66)
Hey Guys,
I have a small question.
My OnePlus 3t is unlocked and I have the original recovery from OnePlus.
(don't ask. I had some problems rooting my device.)
I saw an article about it and it say that if I want to root my device, I don't need to install the "no-verity-opt-encrypt" because the newest SuperSu "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519" can do it too.
Can I use the original Recovery from OnePlus to install SuperSu?
Do I really need TWRP?
I know I can't do backups but I can install things from the internal storage.
I hope you can help me.
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You need TWRP if you wanna flash something that isn't "Oneplus certified". Basically, if it ain't stock, use TWRP. SuperSU fits in the category of " non stock" so TWRP is needed. Just go here and follow the instructions. I don't know if this is the article you were following, but if it was, it sounds like you are a bit confused, so feel free to ask questions.
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Okay thank you. This is not the article but thanks.
I don't know.
I rooted my HTC one M8 twice and it works fine. The no Verity encrypting thing confused me a bit. I got a bootloop three times in a row.
But thanks. You really helped me
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Hello, I'm wondering if they've made any advancement on the Samfail root method for the Note 8 AT&T version. I'm finding that I'm running into circumstances where I need to be able to flash a zip. This is still not possible, correct?
2Tone23 said:
Hello, I'm wondering if they've made any advancement on the Samfail root method for the Note 8 AT&T version. I'm finding that I'm running into circumstances where I need to be able to flash a zip. This is still not possible, correct?
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Just check the Samfail thread. It's up to v3 for the latest 7.1.1 software we have. It does not root Oreo, but it will downgrade you from it back to 7.1.1 to be able to root.
Jammol said:
Just check the Samfail thread. It's up to v3 for the latest 7.1.1 software we have. It does not root Oreo, but it will downgrade you from it back to 7.1.1 to be able to root.
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Thank you, Jammol. I'm actually rooted, but I was out of the loop due awhile and I was wondering if full root had been managed. They finally achieved it on the Note 5 AT&T version, only after I got rid of it. Hoping lightning will strike twice, you know?
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Thank you, Jammol. I'm actually rooted, but I was out of the loop due awhile and I was wondering if full root had been managed. They finally achieved it on the Note 5 AT&T version, only after I got rid of it. Hoping lightning will strike twice, you know?
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Full root as in TWRP and such? We have full root but with a locked bootloader. Flashfire can be used to flash stock roms for the Snapdragon variant. Safestrap was just released for it as well but currently only the "Stock" slot can be used. And yes the 80% battery limit is very much still there.
So I can actually flash custom roms with this lock bootloader on this variant? Also, safestrap will allow me to flash custom roms as well?
Jammol said:
Full root as in TWRP and such? We have full root but with a locked bootloader. Flashfire can be used to flash stock roms for the Snapdragon variant. Safestrap was just released for it as well but currently only the "Stock" slot can be used. And yes the 80% battery limit is very much still there.
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So I can actually flash custom roms with this locked bootloader on this variant?. Also, safestrap will allow me to flash custom roms as well? I hope I understand you right, Jammol. To be able to finally do that would make me a happy man. Also, is there any advantage to using Safestrap over Samfail? I used Safestrap with my S5.
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So I can actually flash custom roms with this locked bootloader on this variant?. Also, safestrap will allow me to flash custom roms as well? I hope I understand you right, Jammol. To be able to finally do that would make me a happy man. Also, is there any advantage to using Safestrap over Samfail? I used Safestrap with my S5.
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Correct, but you can't get to Safestrap without being rooted first, which requires Samfail.
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Correct, but you can't get to Safestrap without being rooted first, which requires Samfail.
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Thanx. I'm Samfail rooted already. Going to install safestrap. Can you direct toward some custom stock roms that might flash? I've had no luck thus far.... And thank you for all the info. If not for you I wouldn't even know Safestrap and flashing was even available.
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Thanx. I'm Samfail rooted already. Going to install safestrap. Can you direct toward some custom stock roms that might flash? I've had no luck thus far.... And thank you for all the info. If not for you I wouldn't even know Safestrap and flashing was even available.
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Currently there are only 2 roms we can flash. FENNEC and Culpeo.
FENNEC is based on the U1 (unlocked firmware), so there's no carrier bloatware.
Culpeo is based on U or carrier firmware. The bloat will come with the CSC you flash for your particular firmware. There are CSC edits in there for things such as VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, etc.
These are both based on the latest 7.1.1 version respectively. I have personally ran both but I was partial to FENNEC because I hate carrier bloat.
Both are located on the Development section. There are more roms coming so don't be deterred.
Jammol said:
Currently there are only 2 roms we can flash. FENNEC and Culpeo.
FENNEC is based on the U1 (unlocked firmware), so there's no carrier bloatware.
Culpeo is based on U or carrier firmware. The bloat will come with the CSC you flash for your particular firmware. There are CSC edits in there for things such as VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, etc.
These are both based on the latest 7.1.1 version respectively. I have personally ran both but I was partial to FENNEC because I hate carrier bloat.
Both are located on the Development section. There are more roms coming so don't be deterred.
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Jammol, I really appreciate your responsiveness and all of the knowledge you've provided. Thanks you!
Jammol, trying to figure out why Safestrap won't take. Busybox up and running. After hitting install it goes thru its paces and says I install successfully, or something similar, but above that where it says State it still reads not installed. I see it with granted access in Su. But when rebooting I do not get the splash screen. Any ideas?
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Jammol, trying to figure out why Safestrap won't take. Busybox up and running. After hitting install it goes thru its paces and says I install successfully, or something similar, but above that where it says State it still reads not installed. I see it with granted access in Su. But when rebooting I do not get the splash screen. Any ideas?
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I have the free version of Busy Box installed. Tried installing the pro version in case that would somehow facilitate the installation of Safestrap and the pro version won't install either. The notice suggests I try installing in another location. Not sure how to do that. Can anyone advise me on this and /or how I can get Safestrap to install?
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Jammol, trying to figure out why Safestrap won't take. Busybox up and running. After hitting install it goes thru its paces and says I install successfully, or something similar, but above that where it says State it still reads not installed. I see it with granted access in Su. But when rebooting I do not get the splash screen. Any ideas?
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In the Safestrap thread there were a few users that had that issue occur. I don't know what the Fix was for them, if it was fixed, as I haven't followed that development for a few days now. I suggest giving the OP of that thread a full read through again and read through the comments/replies of what others have done so far to solve their issues.
Thanx Jammol. Actually perused that before my last post. Will look again. Hope I missed something, but I dont think so.
Jammol said:
In the Safestrap thread there were a few users that had that issue occur. I don't know what the Fix was for them, if it was fixed, as I haven't followed that development for a few days now. I suggest giving the OP of that thread a full read through again and read through the comments/replies of what others have done so far to solve their issues.
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Thanx Jammol. Actually perused that before my last post. Will look again. Hope I missed something, but I dont think so.
2Tone23 said:
Thanx Jammol. Actually perused that before my last post. Will look again. Hope I missed something, but I dont think so.
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No problem. Let me know. There are some bugs with it though so posting Safestrap related questions there would be the best thing to do. I merely fiddled with it for about a day at most and had to return to stock(work reasons).
Thanks, J. Really appreciate your feedback. Will let you know if something gives.
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No problem. Let me know. There are some bugs with it though so posting Safestrap related questions there would be the best thing to do. I merely fiddled with it for about a day at most and had to return to stock(work reasons).
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Thanks, J. Really appreciate your feedback. Will let you know if something gives.
(Eventually, I'm going to get this reply thing right. ?)
2Tone23 said:
Thanks, J. Really appreciate your feedback. Will let you know if something gives.
(Eventually, I'm going to get this reply thing right. ?)
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Lol, no problem.