After a month, i plan to root my phone, so i have newst update on my note 8,
Build Number R16NW.N950FXXU4CRGA
So my question is, this build number still can be unlock ? or do i need to downgrade first? and can u suggest me which version do i need to install
paroys said:
After a month, i plan to root my phone, so i have newst update on my note 8,
Build Number R16NW.N950FXXU4CRGA
So my question is, this build number still can be unlock ? or do i need to downgrade first? and can u suggest me which version do i need to install
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Hi everyone. I tried finding info on my firmware, but somehow i couldn't find wether or not it is "rootable" it is 12.0.A.1.257, global version. Can someone confirm if it is indeed rootable. Thanks!
skojevac said:
Hi everyone. I tried finding info on my firmware, but somehow i couldn't find wether or not it is "rootable" it is 12.0.A.1.257, global version. Can someone confirm if it is indeed rootable. Thanks!
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YES its rootable all you need to run the doomloard's event exploit from original dev section.. happy rooting
ok, I checked that thread and now have additional question for anyone who can have a time and knowledge to answer. obviously there is a new stock rom 12.0.A.2.245 for our bellowed SP. now, I have that older version 12.0.A.1.257 and though I tried updating device firmware I receive message that my phone is up to date. so I assumed this is probably due to some drug deal sony have with my operator ( the one the phone came from) and now for some reason sony would not let me update firmware (yet). so my question is next, actually there are several questions:
A. am I'm going to brick my phone if I manually download and update new firmware via flashtool regardless of sony saying my device is up to date?
B. Is this new firmware 12.0.A.2.245 so much better that is actually worth updating? (this should be A)
C. if i root this old firmware and perhaps install CW as well, and than update to the new one, am I'm going to loose both root and CW, or perhaps only CW after updating? or i will get to keep root and CW?
D. is it better to update and than root, or root and than update?
i hope this is not too much. thanks! :angel:
ps. i forgot to say, though my phone came from an operator, it is not sim locked and boot unlock status is YES
skojevac said:
ok, I checked that thread and now have additional question for anyone who can have a time and knowledge to answer. obviously there is a new stock rom 12.0.A.2.245 for our bellowed SP. now, I have that older version 12.0.A.1.257 and though I tried updating device firmware I receive message that my phone is up to date. so I assumed this is probably due to some drug deal sony have with my operator ( the one the phone came from) and now for some reason sony would not let me update firmware (yet). so my question is next, actually there are several questions:
A. am I'm going to brick my phone if I manually download and update new firmware via flashtool regardless of sony saying my device is up to date?
B. Is this new firmware 12.0.A.2.245 so much better that is actually worth updating? (this should be A)
C. if i root this old firmware and perhaps install CW as well, and than update to the new one, am I'm going to loose both root and CW, or perhaps only CW after updating? or i will get to keep root and CW?
D. is it better to update and than root, or root and than update?
i hope this is not too much. thanks! :angel:
ps. i forgot to say, though my phone came from an operator, it is not sim locked and boot unlock status is YES
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A. no unless u r on unlocked bootloader that should brick our phone.
B. every firmware bring new advantages and disadvanteges..so i think u should upgrade it because camera has been improved! (low light photography)
C no u will loose both root and cwm
D both first update than root !! ROOT IS AWSM!!! it makes u feels that device is actually yours!!
thanks for a quick reply. so, I am going to update first and than do that "flash old kernel - root - flash new kernel" thing. and than backup the TA partition from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
I would like to save the BE and DRM keys 'cause I'm sure I'll unlock bootloader as well that entire process is what makes android so much better that sh**pple. like you said, you actually get to own your device. thanks again and thanks XDA!
hi everyone, 3 months ago i rooted my phone with the guide in the general section but since that i get an update to android 4.4.4 comp 14.4.A.0.108 (i have 4.4.2 comp 14.3.A.0.757) and i don't wanna lose my root i checked the "FTF Mega Collection" and there is not that version there are 14.4.A.0.133 & .118 what can i do to upgrade it without losing my root??
Thanks
vhos96 said:
hi everyone, 3 months ago i rooted my phone with the guide in the general section but since that i get an update to android 4.4.4 comp 14.4.A.0.108 (i have 4.4.2 comp 14.3.A.0.757) and i don't wanna lose my root i checked the "FTF Mega Collection" and there is not that version there are 14.4.A.0.133 & .118 what can i do to upgrade it without losing my root??
Thanks
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If you whether upgrade or downgrade your phone, you'll surely lose the root access
I suggest you use 133
SaeedFazlollahzadeh said:
If you whether upgrade or downgrade your phone, you'll surely lose the root access
I suggest you use 133
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yeah but when i did the root i downgrade my phone rooted it and after i upgrade it rooted
vhos96 said:
yeah but when i did the root i downgrade my phone rooted it and after i upgrade it rooted
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You mean you rooted your phone by downgrading and upgrading method?
It's different from flashing
That roots your phone, but this empties your phone
SaeedFazlollahzadeh said:
You mean you rooted your phone by downgrading and upgrading method?
It's different from flashing
That roots your phone, but this empties your phone
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yeah thats what i mean sorry im a newbie , theres a way to upgrade it without losing the root?
vhos96 said:
yeah thats what i mean sorry im a newbie , theres a way to upgrade it without losing the root?
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No, certainly no
Maybe in the future, but not now
well thanks for your help ill wait for lollipop, thank you
I done it before on s9+ but i have read on some sites, that bootloader must be the same, my bootloader has the '7' bootloader but want to run a Oreo rom (exykings oreo light rom) can i just flash after clean flash, or is it not possible?
Thank you
biggary said:
I done it before on s9+ but i have read on some sites, that bootloader must be the same, my bootloader has the '7' bootloader but want to run a Oreo rom (exykings oreo light rom) can i just flash after clean flash, or is it not possible?
Thank you
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Not possible, you already answered yourself because you know you can't downgrade the bootloader and you can't run Oreo using the Pie bootloader.. If you're on an F version of the phone then you should be able to flash twrp and then flash whatever you want I'm assuming.
MrMike2182 said:
Not possible, you already answered yourself because you know you can't downgrade the bootloader and you can't run Oreo using the Pie bootloader.. If you're on an F version of the phone then you should be able to flash twrp and then flash whatever you want I'm assuming.
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im on the F version
but didnt understand your post.... i can flash whatever i want????
biggary said:
im on the F version
but didnt understand your post.... i can flash whatever i want????
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If you want to downgrade from Pie - N950FXXS"7"DSG1 to Oreo - N950FXXS"6"DRE2 you CANNOT do it because the bootloader ver "7" won't allow itself to be downgraded to lower versions "6",5,4,3,2, and 1! You're stuck on PIE!
(The Number in Quotes is the bootloader version. )
If you root your phone you can try to see if the custom oreo rom will boot with bootloader version "7" by asking and searching in the custom rom (that you choose to run) thread.
Root does come with a few cons like permanently tripped knox, No Samsung pay, and no knox related apps so read up on it.
(You will lose secure folder and Samsung health if you go back to stock firmware! But if you stay rooted and on a custom rom then you'll have access to Samsung health and secure folder (Devs found a way to get secure folder working! Check the note 8 roms forums for info on it.)
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biggary said:
im on the F version
but didnt understand your post.... i can flash whatever i want????
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Read @BluePhnx post.. I already told you that you can't downgrade but you can root and flash twrp and then flash whatever roms that the devs have made for bootloader version 7! There's really no going back!
I coasted by for months not upgrading my note 8 because I heard bad things about pie on note 8. Well this morning I accidentally hit install now instead of backing out of it. Can I downgrade back to the final last version of oreo stock firmware? Here's my software info.
Can I and if so how to downgrade to tmobile note 8 oreo? https://imgur.com/gallery/puzXavA
Thank you very much.
Tmansdc said:
Can I downgrade back to the final last version of oreo stock firmware?
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I don't have the "how to" answer for you. However, since you aren't on AT&T's locked bootloader, you can downgrade to any stock ROM you like. In either case, backing up your data, is a must.
Anonymously_Unknown said:
I don't have the "how to" answer for you. However, since you aren't on AT&T's locked bootloader, you can downgrade to any stock ROM you like. In either case, backing up your data, is a must.
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What is wrong with my phone/odin? What am I doing wrong?
https://imgur.com/a/Krs3cgS
Tmansdc said:
What is wrong with my phone/odin? What am I doing wrong?
https://imgur.com/a/Krs3cgS
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You can only downgrade if you use the same bootloader version you're on bootloader version 5 so you cannot try to flash any bootloader version below 5 it must be 5 or above! @Anonymously_Unknown is incorrect when he stated your bootloader isn't locked because your bootloader is locked unless you have the F version which you don't have. You have the American version not the international F version. Also you need to use the newest version of Odin available.
Thanks for the clarification
Anyone help me please how to downgrade. My binary now is 4. And no available binary 4 in android 9. Some one help if u can downgrade firmware
Just flash the Android 9 ROM on your phone, I have done it
redymedan said:
Just flash the Android 9 ROM on your phone, I have done it
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the version you used is in bit 3, not 4.
hey op, i suggest to wait for another year if you want root, don't try to go back android 9, or else you will get bricked.
"ATA6 & BTB2 (Binary 3), BTB4(Binary 4)''
any solution for downgrade bootloader binary 4 to 3?
thanks for advance
please help downgrade
because after upgrade andoid 10 u4 my phone hang on logo and sometime keep restart