Odin FAIL! Smart Switch Unsupported s8+ !! HELP PLEASE !!! - SuperSU

(This thread is finished yet I do not know how to set my own reply as the answer! An extremely kind developer helped me out immensely and I fully trusted him and I am very proud now!)
I got an SM-G955FD ( S8+ Dual SIM Europe XSG Variant )
I rooted the phone and installed renovate ICE and titanium backup, apparently, I messed up and after a restart, it was stuck on the flashing Samsung logo.
I went into download mode and tried flashing the TWRP from Odin with the BL button. It kept saying FAIL! and the text does not show that the NAND installed so I probably uninstalled something that's stopping from installing to the bootloader? Re=partition was ticked OFF all the time as I heard it freezes your phone or something??!
I tried installing stock firmware and still says fail when it comes to the bootloader part.
I tried Smart Switch as I seen videos of people doing it successfully with an s8+, but it apparently does not support specifically the XSG variant (from what I remember the XSG is the United Arab Emirates something when I was installing the firmware from SamMobile)
I contacted Samsung Help Services and redirected me to their messenger which then redirected me to their Smart Switch page and I sent them my problem yet it's been two hours and I have no answer
I know they are very busy which is why I sent here, maybe I get some tips.
Should I enable Re-Partition when reinstalling? I am really scared it might brick my phone if it says FAIL! :crying:
I really need help and if anybody can help or give tips or feedback, hints maybe or thoughts, anything I will be extremely glad an appreciative as every little is super useful and I need lots of help. It's my fault and I admit but I became super desperate, whenever I had a problem I always came here first thing and found the answer and I have not found anything like this exactly.
Thanks and sorry for the long paragraphs, I may have been too dramatic
You guys are amazing!

Might find firmware image here and use odin to flash it back to stock. I've done it more times than I would like to admit.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
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Yup! Here you go!
Good luck
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-G955FD&exact=1

phonefailer said:
I got an SM-G955FD.........
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I don't have this device but, you should be able to obtain some member guidance within one of the following threads that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3627255
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3586299
Good Luck!
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UNLESS asked to do so, PLEASE don't PM me regarding support. Sent using The ClaRetoX Forum App on my SM-G900V device.

DeVaLDuDe said:
Might find firmware image here and use odin to flash it back to stock. I've done it more times than I would like to admit.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
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Yup! Here you go!
Good luck
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-G955FD&exact=1
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Last time I tried to flash with odin it keps saying FAIL when it comes to bootloader. do I turn on re partition? They say it freezes your phone, Help?

DeVaLDuDe said:
Might find firmware image here and use odin to flash it back to stock. I've done it more times than I would like to admit.
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
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Yup! Here you go!
Good luck
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-G955FD&exact=1
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Also (sorry for the multiple messages i am kinda new to sending questions) which carrier should I choose? mine is not in the list? Thanks for offering to help by the way I seriously appreciate

My phone is back in business!
Not mentioning how scared I was as I had all my savings on a worthless phone, I was very kindly contacted by one of the developers and helped me on the way, he connected via TeamViewer and did everything, this community is amazing! I seriously can't thank the person enough, I don't know if he wants his name mentioned I will PM him about that and I will definitely recommend! My phone is charging next to me with all its features working perfectly and I am again so grateful!! Apparently, my device was messed up good and he took a long time on it and it came out amazing. I am so happy right now I barely know what I am typing because I am very grateful! Thank you so much is this person is reading this you completely flipped my mood for the day and I feel great! :good:
I am so glad I decided to post here as Samsung still have not responded me, and you can't really blame them but the important thing is it is over, I will definitely start trying to help other people on this site because I want them to be like how I am feeling right now!
Thanks you are the best!!!!

I'm having the same exact problem
phonefailer said:
Not mentioning how scared I was as I had all my savings on a worthless phone, I was very kindly contacted by one of the developers and helped me on the way, he connected via TeamViewer and did everything, this community is amazing! I seriously can't thank the person enough, I don't know if he wants his name mentioned I will PM him about that and I will definitely recommend! My phone is charging next to me with all its features working perfectly and I am again so grateful!! Apparently, my device was messed up good and he took a long time on it and it came out amazing. I am so happy right now I barely know what I am typing because I am very grateful! Thank you so much is this person is reading this you completely flipped my mood for the day and I feel great! :good:
I am so glad I decided to post here as Samsung still have not responded me, and you can't really blame them but the important thing is it is over, I will definitely start trying to help other people on this site because I want them to be like how I am feeling right now!
Thanks you are the best!!!!
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How did he fix it?

chrisarmips4 said:
How did he fix it?
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Hey, sorry this is a bit late, yet I don't really know how. he disabled my monitor from the device manager settings as he told me it's their job to keep it anonymous, I respected their privacy and let him do the work, the only time I was needed was when I had to select something from a menu that I forgot what was about. But just relieved I had them to save my bum

Odin FAIL! Smart Switch Unsupported s8+ !! HELP PLEASE !!!

chrisarmips4 said:
How did he fix it?
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Good evening!
I have a Note8 with the same simptoms as yours were, can you send me the name of the user that helped you out, maybe he can help me also for a couple of beers.
Thank you

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Help. forgot screen code

hello. i forgot my pass screen code from the note. anyway i can restore it?if i install a new rom it will erase the scrren code asking?thanks
anyone?
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Look the problem with such posts is that it's kind of hard to believe that someone can actually forget a code he has chosen by himself/ herself.
I certainly don't want to call you a thief but actually that's a very realistic scenario. People who have acquired a phone through illegit means need to circumvent things like the lock screen. And, although I still don't want to blame you, I would feel really silly if I helped someone to unlock a stolen/ found phone. So unless someone else gives you an answer you will probably have to figure it you yourself.
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writing a post like that is better to write nothing at all. the phone is from my girlfriend and she doesnt use it for over a month because she is whit the galaxy s2. she forgot the screen code. if you dont want to help its better to shut up instead of calling thief to people
Download screen unlock bypass from web version on play store, If that fails, theres a way of doing it via ADB, But you must have usb debugging enabled.
Or use Samsung dive to unlock the screen (if you have it activated?)
Finally, theres the hard way........ Booting into recovery an doing a full reset.
EDIT: it was your GF's right ? Go through some possible combinations before doing the reset, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Lucky numbers etc etc.
You want to avoid wiping if you have important data on the phone with no backups
Unfortunately screen lock bypass pro is not compatible with N7000 anymore and it can not be directly downloaded from the Web market
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reset is only a way around it, it don't even know which rom he's on.
ics, install a safe kernel
gb, go ahead and do a factory reset
Seriously, why do you guys help people with this kind of an issue? What if he/she stole the phone from someone?.. Never help these kind of people unless they can prove that the phone is theirs..
We're here to help not judge, he's been a member for a while and has made over 100 posts. If the phone was stolen he would immediately reset it.
Not everyone is a criminal, give him a break. Some people do forget things ya know, we're not superhuman
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thanks azzledazzle and nokiamodeln91
i solved it. the thing was that i didnt want to do a full reset. thats why i asked. thanks again
as for the others, i dont have to make justifications. as said, i am a member for a quite long, i know a litle bit about this and as said, a stolen phone, four our bad luck, is imediatly reseted. i now reseting a phone turns of the screen code. i didnt want to loose things that was recorde in the phone.
thanks again azzledazzle
nosidefcp said:
thanks azzledazzle and nokiamodeln91
i solved it. the thing was that i didnt want to do a full reset. thats why i asked. thanks again
thanks again azzledazzle
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Just curious..how did you get in finally?
Well, If I one time stole a phone from a very hot girl then NO WAY I was going to fully reset the phone.. Just think about all the pictures you could lose. What if there also were videos.
Rivan_92 said:
Well, If I one time stole a phone from a very hot girl then NO WAY I was going to fully reset the phone.. Just think about all the pictures you could lose. What if there also were videos.
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NOT encouraging stealing here... but...
Would you be happy that you got a Note or worry about loosing pictures ????? :silly:
Rivan_92 said:
Well, If I one time stole a phone from a very hot girl then NO WAY I was going to fully reset the phone.. Just think about all the pictures you could lose. What if there also were videos.
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perv and proud
cheers bro !!!
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nokiamodeln91 said:
NOT encouraging stealing here... but...
Would you be happy that you got a Note or worry about loosing pictures ????? :silly:
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if the girl is hot you have to return the phone....that's massive brownie points right there....
of course it should only returned after a thorough examination of the gallery and what not

[Q] Does the new $20 root allow Wifi Hospot to work?

It is the only reason I would root my phone, I have unlimited data and would like to know if $20 root allows wifi hotspot to work without paying Verizon extra? Thank you.
Yes, now use the search button to figure it out.
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Yes, now use the search button to figure it out.
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You have unlimited data and you have done the $20 root and now you have wifi hotspot just by turning on the hotspot feature native to the Droid or are you using a tethering app to make it work? Thank you.
smokie11 said:
You have unlimited data and you have done the $20 root and now you have wifi hotspot just by turning on the hotspot feature native
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No, root alone doesn't give you that.
smokie11 said:
to the Droid or are you using a tethering app to make it work? Thank you.
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They are modding the build.prop or using Xposed modules to do it. Just like you would have to do if you had root any other way. The mod to the build.prop has to be done on the pre-rooted system.img and then flashed. Same with Xposed - it has to be installed in the pre-rooted system.img.
Search for the threads on this.
JulesJam said:
No, root alone doesn't give you that.
They are modding the build.prop or using Xposed modules to do it. Just like you would have to do if you had root any other way. The mod to the build.prop has to be done on the pre-rooted system.img and then flashed. Same with Xposed - it has to be installed in the pre-rooted system.img.
Search for the threads on this.
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Thank you for taking the time to offer a more detailed explanation, I don't feel comfortable at this point with this $20 root, not because of the money but because I feel there is a good chance I will mess up my phone and when I ask for help I will be told to use the "search" feature. I am an expert in other areas where I am a member of other forums where I help others, if I know the answer to the question I give the person seeking help a complete answer, if I don't know: I say nothing. Telling somebody who is seeking help to "do a search" is not any help at all, just simply an unfriendly way of saying I know something you don't. I am not referring to you.
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Thank you for taking the time to offer a more detailed explanation, I don't feel comfortable at this point with this $20 root, not because of the money but because I feel there is a good chance I will mess up my phone and when I ask for help I will be told to use the "search" feature.
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Then live with an unrooted phone *shrugs*
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I am an expert in other areas where I am a member of other forums where I help others, if I know the answer to the question I give the person seeking help a complete answer, if I don't know: I say nothing. Telling somebody who is seeking help to "do a search" is not any help at all, just simply an unfriendly way of saying I know something you don't.
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There are entire threads on this right on the first page of this forum.
No one is going to lose any sleep over it if you don't root your phone. Well maybe you will but none of the rest of us will.
smokie11 said:
Thank you for taking the time to offer a more detailed explanation, I don't feel comfortable at this point with this $20 root, not because of the money but because I feel there is a good chance I will mess up my phone and when I ask for help I will be told to use the "search" feature. I am an expert in other areas where I am a member of other forums where I help others, if I know the answer to the question I give the person seeking help a complete answer, if I don't know: I say nothing. Telling somebody who is seeking help to "do a search" is not any help at all, just simply an unfriendly way of saying I know something you don't.
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These are the basic rules of these forums. Your posting this question in the wrong section. You would get a better response in Q&A where such questions belong. The answer to this question has also been posted in about every thread here, so if you can navigate and post, you can just as easily use the search function to find your answer... No matter your expertise. He was trying to help you learn how to use these forums correctly.
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Demiurge7 said:
Your posting this question in the wrong section. You would get a better response in Q&A where such questions belong.
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That's true too, questions are supposed to go in the question forum.
JulesJam said:
Then live with an unrooted phone *shrugs*
No one is going to lose any sleep over it if you don't root your phone. Well maybe you will but none of the rest of us will.
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You are correct no sleep will be lost by anyone, least of all me. It's just a telephone, never forget that. Root, Lollipop, Roms don't add up to much in the scheme of things.
smokie11 said:
You are correct no sleep will be lost by anyone, least of all me. It's just a telephone, never forget that. Root, Lollipop, Roms don't add up to much in the scheme of things.
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I can't live without free WiFi tether on my UDP line so for me it is a big deal. These cell phones are not just telephones anymore - I use it to connect to the internet to do everything from pay my bills to communicate with clients via email and getting other work done on my computer while outside of my office/home. It allows me not to have to be stuck inside at a desk all the work day. The freedom and flexibility a smartphone with WiFi tether gives me is invaluable to me.
Right now I have an N6 but it is too big and the screen has an issue so I think I am sending it back. Would love for this root method to work on my Moto X 2014, which is my favorite p hone.
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That's true too, questions are supposed to go in the question forum.
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So much energy and time spent pointing out all of my errors in protocol... well thank you very much for pointing out the errors of my way. I will try to be more careful next time before I post.
smokie11 said:
So much energy and time spent pointing out all of my errors in protocol... well thank you very much for pointing out the errors of my way. I will try to be more careful next time before I post.
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This forum has rules, I didn't make them and don't necessarily agree with them.
You are wasting a lot of time and energy arguing here when you could be searching and reading to get the answer to your question
smokie11 said:
Thank you for taking the time to offer a more detailed explanation, I don't feel comfortable at this point with this $20 root, not because of the money but because I feel there is a good chance I will mess up my phone and when I ask for help I will be told to use the "search" feature. I am an expert in other areas where I am a member of other forums where I help others, if I know the answer to the question I give the person seeking help a complete answer, if I don't know: I say nothing. Telling somebody who is seeking help to "do a search" is not any help at all, just simply an unfriendly way of saying I know something you don't. I am not referring to you.
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Well "NO" I wasn't trying to come off saying I know something you don't, I honestly feel that this thread was completely unnecessary because you could have done some reading in multiple threads on how to get wifi-tether for free. And you've been a member since 2011 so I figured you already knew about the search button. I was so tempted to just not even answer the question and tell you to do a simple search, but I had the common decency to answer it at least. To be fair, I did come off a little brash, so I will apologize for that, but threads like these annoy the crap out of me. Whenever I have a question or issue, I do my own research in order to find the solution, and only then if I don't find the answer to that question will I start a thread on the matter. So I will direct you to a very nice thread which will help you a little bit better in forum etiquette.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36880289
Pay attention to number 4, 5, and 6 on the guide as they are the most applicable to you.
I'll do my best to help you now, but please next time just simply read through a couple pages and search; most of the answers are usually already available.
Honestly, this is one of the easier rooting methods I've done next to "towelroot". This is easier than using Odin with my old galaxy s3 and s4, in my opinion. It's certainly a heck of a lot easier than using the old school "paper clip method" in the HTC Rezound, LMAO. Anyone that has done it knows what I'm talking about. Actually, that was my favorite method of obtaining s-off. It took unlock the bootloader to a whole new level. A pretty interactive method. Anyways, I digress.
Just follow the instructions on the video exactly as Tom says and you will be perfectly fine. Once you get to the part where you are actually rooting the phone with the image, DO NOT TOUCH your phone, cable, or turn off the laptop or then you will be in trouble. The only difference you need is to download an IMG with wifitether already built into the app, because unfortunately, this method does not have Write Protection off (as of right now), this pretty much means you cannot make any changes to the code on your phone after flashing the image. So that means you don't get all the fancy stuff that you normally get with root unless you make the changes PRIOR to flashing. I know this is a lot to absorb, but it's good to know.
So with that being said, once you have purchased the rooting method, download the image off this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/dro...xt1254-21-44-12-quarkrootwifihotspot-t3064908 and unzip, then drag it into the box like you would in the video and everything should go smoothly. Once completed, you will have native wifi tethering on your phone so all you have to do is go to Settings>More...>Tethering & Mobile Hotspot and you're all set.
If you have any other questions, please go to the correct threads and/or use the search button.
Alright, I got tired of reading the somewhat nasty unhelpful comments so I'll chime in. Yes you can have Wifi hotspot with this root. I'm on a weird unadvertised Verizon plan. I have 6gb of data but wifi tethering still costs extra. Total bull****.
If you use the image someone on here made that has xposed working on it then you can download a module for xposed called Moto Tether, or maybe its called X Tether. Either way once exposed is up and running you can download and install that module, reboot and viola, the built in wifi tether works perfectly.
The other way that I'm aware of requires someone to modify the build.prop file from the system image, then repack that image which you can then flash. I don't know if anyone has done that yet though.
So I hope that answers your question.
If you don't already know why tethering doesn't work, and this is just from what I understand which may very well be wrong- when you go to use the wifi tethering it checks the build.prop file for permission which then uses the entitlement apk built into the phone to check your verizon account to see if you're subscribed to the feature with verizon. For people like me or those with unlimited data that feature costs more so unless your paying for it the entitlement app says no you don't have permission to use the feature.
I spent hours searching all over the damn web to piece that much together. Hope it helps.
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Alright, I got tired of reading the somewhat nasty unhelpful comments
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There is nothing nasty about reminding people the forum has rules. If anything is nasty it is this comment by YOU.
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BreakingStrata said:
If you use the image someone on here made that has xposed working on it then you can download a module for xposed called Moto Tether, or maybe its called X Tether. Either way once exposed is up and running you can download and install that module, reboot and viola, the built in wifi tether works perfectly.
The other way that I'm aware of requires someone to modify the build.prop file from the system image, then repack that image which you can then flash. I don't know if anyone has done that yet though.
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Which is EXACTLY what I posted a few posts back. Geesh, read dude!
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So I hope that answers your question.
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I answered his question already so your post here was a COMPLETE WASTE OF EVERYONE'S TIME NOT TO MENTION RUDE.
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BreakingStrata said:
I spent hours searching all over the damn web to piece that much together. Hope it helps.
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If you had just read my post on the first page of this thread, you could have understood this in about 5 seconds, lol!
WIFI
Well This was simple math for me. I logged into my Verizon account and cancelled the tether at 30.00 per month. Paid 20 dollars for this. used the .IMG with the tether fix included. I did watch some of the youtube video to get me going. I also read through the good posts and the bad ones. Now I profit and if only for 1 month I come out ahead. I am still on a old Alltell plan and they always give me a hard time about switching to something else. I only used about 6-8 gigs a month anyways, but I want to use it the way I want.
Thanks to all.
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Thank you for taking the time to offer a more detailed explanation, I don't feel comfortable at this point with this $20 root, not because of the money but because I feel there is a good chance I will mess up my phone and when I ask for help I will be told to use the "search" feature. I am an expert in other areas where I am a member of other forums where I help others, if I know the answer to the question I give the person seeking help a complete answer, if I don't know: I say nothing. Telling somebody who is seeking help to "do a search" is not any help at all, just simply an unfriendly way of saying I know something you don't. I am not referring to you.
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I just used MOFO root to root my droid turbo, i actually had to do it twice, but it didnt take long once i had all the files downloaded. I used rootjunky you tube page and followed his instructions.
Now for your original question i am searching for an image that frees the wifi hotspot but i havent been able to locate it yet. If i find it i will let you know.
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smooth781 said:
Well This was simple math for me. I logged into my Verizon account and cancelled the tether at 30.00 per month. Paid 20 dollars for this. used the .IMG with the tether fix included. I did watch some of the youtube video to get me going. I also read through the good posts and the bad ones. Now I profit and if only for 1 month I come out ahead. I am still on a old Alltell plan and they always give me a hard time about switching to something else. I only used about 6-8 gigs a month anyways, but I want to use it the way I want.
Thanks to all.
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What image did you use?
d73jester said:
I just used MOFO root to root my droid turbo, i actually had to do it twice, but it didnt take long once i had all the files downloaded. I used rootjunky you tube page and followed his instructions.
Now for your original question i am searching for an image that frees the wifi hotspot but i havent been able to locate it yet. If i find it i will let you know.
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What image did you use?
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All of the rooted images available in the development section of the droid turbo forums have tethering enabled. Computerfreek's rom has it, and first encounter's rom includes it as part of the optional patch.
d73jester said:
I just used MOFO root to root my droid turbo, i actually had to do it twice, but it didnt take long once i had all the files downloaded. I used rootjunky you tube page and followed his instructions.
Now for your original question i am searching for an image that frees the wifi hotspot but i havent been able to locate it yet. If i find it i will let you know.
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What image did you use?
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the one on root junky

Yet another S6 Active (G890A) Root Thread

According to my search on this forum, it's been at least two months since root of Galaxy S6 Active was mentioned last, so I thought I'll try again...
I am trying to figure out if there is a way to root the phone now? I tried KingoRoot, Towel Root, PingPong, King and nothing worked...
Would the phone get bricked if I try the rooting via Odin using the files for the regular S6 (G920)?
Is it possible to just flash CyanogenMod and thus get both the rom and root that way?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Subbed, I would also like to know
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Is upping a thread a thing on this forum?
Great question! We don't want to brick our new Galaxy S6 Actives either!!!
Want rooooooooooot
Far as I know, there has been no news regarding root for S6 Active.
There is a group of people trying to put together a bounty for a S6 Active root, but the problem is nobody is really sure how to properly setup the bounty
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ustom-roms-t3135093/post63575180#post63575180
Yet another thing that confuses me....why is the edge and active so different from the normal 6. Why would there be any reason for the internals to be changed besides maybe moving some stuff around so it fits right. I am so happy I decided not to get the active even though I learned today that it has 1000 more mAh than the normal/edge which if I would've known that at purchase I would of gotten it... I feel your pain guys. It is even worse that it is an ATT Active of all things, :/
Agree! Android really is different without root.
I have had my G890A (S6 Active) for just over a month.
This is the longest I've ever had a non-rooted Android phone since my first HTC many years back. It's frustrating!
The phone's nice. It's got the bigger battery, a bit tougher, and not too large (but I *am* tired of "demo'ing" the phone-in-a -glass-of-water trick for friends already .
I like the promise of durability, but chaff at lack of root, and the personal tweaks that I took for granted on my S4, my S2 and other rooted android phones. . .
;-(
arokace said:
Yet another thing that confuses me....why is the edge and active so different from the normal 6. Why would there be any reason for the internals to be changed besides maybe moving some stuff around so it fits right. I am so happy I decided not to get the active even though I learned today that it has 1000 more mAh than the normal/edge which if I would've known that at purchase I would of gotten it... I feel your pain guys. It is even worse that it is an ATT Active of all things, :/
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Well I think one of the question is whether it is actually any different from the normal 6 from the root perspective? Has anyone tried to use 6 firmware on it?
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I'm in the same boat. I got a good deal on Swappa for this phone and love the hardware. I'd love root to remove bloatware, install xposed modules and remove ads. This phone has huge potential but falls short.
Might have figured out a way please PM to skype IMPORTANT!
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Please skype if your Technical and friendly
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Its an odin flashable
Kingofspades2957 said:
Might have figured out a way please PM to skype IMPORTANT!
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Please skype if your Technical and friendly
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Its an odin flashable
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if u need a tester i would not mind helping just pm me
Sure !
xavier55 said:
if u need a tester i would not mind helping just pm me
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That is exactly what I need
please someone post anything about it or PM me, my device G890A android 5.1.1 build OJE
Kingofspades2957 said:
That is exactly what I need
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Let me know when you ready 2 start
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xavier55 said:
Let me know when you ready 2 start
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Any progress xavier? Thanks in advance
i have one g890a to test, come to me, android 5.1.1
Sm-g920a ol2 last 3 of build number. Os 5.1.1
bcak610 said:
Any progress xavier? Thanks in advance
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No, still waiting for the file.
I assume he is really busy!
I'm still waiting to folks

[Solved] Victim of a Fraud from Ebay seller

I purchased Lg G6 unlocked t-mobile from ebay India on a half price of original "this is what I was patting my back with pride for" for a while though. Well, today I got a prompt on my phone screen that T-mobile temporary unlock period is expired, please reboot. I could smell the issue by now and as soon as I rebooted another message said "Network Lock". Now my sim does not have network signals. It is as good as a brick because I do not have t-mobile sim nor I think this phone was outright'ly purchased before it landed in my hands.
Looking for options:
1) does flashing custom rom (If available) release the network lock?
2) are there software available that can unlock without t-mobile sim?
3) are there paid unlock services available for foreign network?
4) any other that I am not aware of?
:crying::crying::crying:
mannunikhil said:
I purchased Lg G6 unlocked t-mobile from ebay India on a half price of original "this is what I was patting my back with pride for" for a while though. Well, today I got a prompt on my phone screen that T-mobile temporary unlock period is expired, please reboot. I could smell the issue by now and as soon as I rebooted another message said "Network Lock". Now my sim does not have network signals. It is as good as a brick because I do not have t-mobile sim nor I think this phone was outright'ly purchased before it landed in my hands.
Looking for options:
1) does flashing custom rom (If available) release the network lock?
2) are there software available that can unlock without t-mobile sim?
3) are there paid unlock services available for foreign network?
4) any other that I am not aware of?
:crying::crying::crying:
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Sadly only option is to return/get a refund for the phone I’m sure eBay will work in your favour due to this.
Try the network unlock app (purple icon) and request unlock that way. Make sure your on WiFi.
If that doesn’t work only solution is to buy a app unlock on eBay which usually varies in price. And that’s only if the phones imei is not blacklisted
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hyelton said:
Sadly only option is to return/get a refund for the phone I’m sure eBay will work in your favour due to this.
Try the network unlock app (purple icon) and request unlock that way. Make sure your on WiFi.
If that doesn’t work only solution is to buy a app unlock on eBay which usually varies in price. And that’s only if the phones imei is not blacklisted
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Thanks for the guidance.
I contacted my local market repair shop, he tried unlocking with his software but failed. He tried unlocking by sending a request to some recognised network unlocker but failed. Now he is suggesting a solution that a modified software flashing can be done to revoke the network lock from it for which I'm unsure about.
While surfing for the resolution, I have come across 2 options,
1 - flashing a ROM for H872 from this xda post.
2 - Have gone through several "GSMHosting" forum pages and people are doing network unlocking at ease with logs as proof. Is this all legit?
mannunikhil said:
Thanks for the guidance.
I contacted my local market repair shop, he tried unlocking with his software but failed. He tried unlocking by sending a request to some recognised network unlocker but failed. Now he is suggesting a solution that a modified software flashing can be done to revoke the network lock from it for which I'm unsure about.
While surfing for the resolution, I have come across 2 options,
1 - flashing a ROM for H872 from this xda post.
2 - Have gone through several "GSMHosting" forum pages and people are doing network unlocking at ease with logs as proof. Is this all legit?
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1. Flashing a rom is not going to unlock it.
2. No it’s not legit to unlock a T-Mobile phone unless T-Mobile themselfs unlock it. But there’s plenty of app unlocking services on eBay between $15 and $30 usually. And if they can’t unlock it it’ll just be a WiFi only device.
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hyelton said:
1. Flashing a rom is not going to unlock it.
2. No it’s not legit to unlock a T-Mobile phone unless T-Mobile themselfs unlock it. But there’s plenty of app unlocking services on eBay between $15 and $30 usually. And if they can’t unlock it it’ll just be a WiFi only device.
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Thanks for your suggestions mate, really helpful. I have fixed the issue.
mannunikhil said:
Thanks for your suggestions mate, really helpful. I have fixed the issue.
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how???
How did you fixed this problem, I also have LG G6 T-Mobile variant H-872, bought from eBay India till now it's working fine just wanna know in advance if I get a message like that in future what I'm gonna do then?
arif238 said:
How did you fixed this problem, I also have LG G6 T-Mobile variant H-872, bought from eBay India till now it's working fine just wanna know in advance if I get a message like that in future what I'm gonna do then?
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For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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So what is the solution that worked for you?
Don't worry about our warranty, some of us have none that is why we are posting here.
jayinc11 said:
So what is the solution that worked for you?
Don't worry about our warranty, some of us have none that is why we are posting here.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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mannunikhil said:
For now just pray to God that it should continue to work this way.
I know how tensed I was when I encountered this, anyhow you can come back to me in case of issue.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
arif238 said:
Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro I ain't with mannunikhil, the one with the solution. I too, wondered what was the good solution. So cannot help you, for I do not of know, these matters.
arif238 said:
Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Bro at least give us a solution in advance so that when we encounter any problem we can fix it quickly
See, you replied after one month that's a very long time. That is why I'm asking.
Most probably people forget to reply so if you just give us the solution that would be very helpful in those kind of situations if anyone encounters it.
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Its not that I read your post after a month but I responded late cuz been busy with my stuff and 2ndly your phone still works. I have helped about 21 people so far who have network lock issue, few came back to me to say it worked for them and few dint. All I know is that it worked for me and may work for others too. If my intention was just to keep it to myself I would have already wiped out my relevant posts.
However, thats not the point, point is this forum have ample of info already to understand how to fix this issue but all it takes is to read through all the pages and posts which most people dont take pain for.
jayinc11 said:
Bro I ain't with mannunikhil, the one with the solution. I too, wondered what was the good solution. So cannot help you, for I do not of know, these matters.
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You dont say that, I have already shared with you the solution.
mannunikhil said:
Its not that I read your post after a month but I responded late cuz been busy with my stuff and 2ndly your phone still works. I have helped about 21 people so far who have network lock issue, few came back to me to say it worked for them and few dint. All I know is that it worked for me and may work for others too. If my intention was just to keep it to myself I would have already wiped out my relevant posts.
However, thats not the point, point is this forum have ample of info already to understand how to fix this issue but all it takes is to read through all the pages and posts which most people dont take pain for.
You dont say that, I have already shared with you the solution.
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Do you want me to post the solution in public? I thought that is what YOU DIDN'T want?
Listen, arif238 just decided it was ez'ier to quote everyone who posted asking you a question of the solution, folks who were basically in the same boat with him. What do we call this...lazy fingers. My response was calling this out, if you didn't realize. He too should have written you a DM for the solution, right?
BTW again thanx for sharing the solution with me. I didn't pursue it though. I decided to return the units and got a US997.
Please helpp!!
I have the same problem. I got my phone online for half price too! At first when I entered my local sim, it was working. The phone was new so I wanted to explore it and opened the device unlock app to see what it was about. Tried pressing permanent unlock but it said failed. Then tried temporary and it approved. 2 days ago, it said that the unlock period has expired or something and it the network tag said "network locked". T-mobile lets you temporarily unlock your phone twice a month. So I've unlocked it for another month but won't be able to do it again. Please helpp!!
iamamnk said:
I have the same problem. I got my phone online for half price too! At first when I entered my local sim, it was working. The phone was new so I wanted to explore it and opened the device unlock app to see what it was about. Tried pressing permanent unlock but it said failed. Then tried temporary and it approved. 2 days ago, it said that the unlock period has expired or something and it the network tag said "network locked". T-mobile lets you temporarily unlock your phone twice a month. So I've unlocked it for another month but won't be able to do it again. Please helpp!!
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File a claim. There’s nothing that can by pass that unless you buy an expensive unlock and that’s assuming there’s no payment due on the phone
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hyelton said:
File a claim. There’s nothing that can by pass that unless you buy an expensive unlock and that’s assuming there’s no payment due on the phone
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@mannunikhil said that they found a way. I really don't want to go through the headache of transferring everything on to my computer and reinstall and restore all the apps on my old phone and then do the same when I replace it after I get my claim.

ive helped other people can someone help me?

model is sm 950u carrier in odin vzw rp swrev b2 (1,1,1,1) k1 s2..........snapdragon problem i tried the partcyborgrom (ive tried getting help there no answer) but my fw was bqkl1? or something like that i was the firm ware in that section baseband cre1 my s8 was unlocked meaning whatever sim i popped in it would carrier switch boot animations and all but i screwed up on pcr install and had downloaded what i thought was right stock from updato..well tried to revert back to stock and evey other bl ver 2 there was so far still trying but every stock non rooted clean fw i try is giving me the security error blue unathorized etc green screen ..teal?.........can someone plz help me just get my phone back? i dont want to order a nbew motherboard just cause of this
modded ramsy odin*
prince comsy odin*
patched Odin
I advise reading threw these XDA links beforehand.*
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/to-modded-odin-regular-odin-to-flash-to-t3743143
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....id/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572/amp/
Looks like a fused/binary fail to me. Youll need to download the latest firmware for your device and if regular Odin dosent work. Then maybe the above will. Good luck
Mr. JAVI said:
modded ramsy odin*
prince comsy odin*
patched Odin
I advise reading threw these XDA links beforehand.*
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/to-modded-odin-regular-odin-to-flash-to-t3743143
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....id/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572/amp/
Looks like a fused/binary fail to me. Youll need to download the latest firmware for your device and if regular Odin dosent work. Then maybe the above will. Good luck
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This post is literally a year old. There is no need to revive dead threads as such???
TheMadScientist said:
This post is literally a year old. There is no need to revive dead threads as such
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WoW!!! You have a keen sense of the obvious. Yes, I was aware the was posted over a year ago. I am also aware that you have been a member of XDA since 2014 and instead of providing assistance to the XDA member a year ago you criticize the time line of my response. As you said, and I quote
" This post is literally a year old". Then why didn't you provide assistance? I dont need your approval, your authorization or your acceptance and I am not asking for it. I will post on whay ever thead I choose. If it upsets you, thats your choice TheMadScientist, I refer you to read the XDA rules.
2.3 Treat new members in the manner in which you would like to have been treated when you were a new member. When dealing with any member, provide them with guidance, advice and instructions when you can, showing them respect and courtesy. Never post in a demanding, argumentative, disrespectful or self-righteous manner.
PS: Those emoji's response, I didnt mean to make you cry. If it makes you feel better dont repress just let it out. Sometime a good cry is emotionally beneficial. Good luck and Happpy Holidays
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Was your Christmas that bad? Truely nfortunate. Perhaps a 1-800 hotline can better assist you with you emotional pain. I'll see if I can locate on foryou and post back.
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To my fellow member and colleagues her on XDA, don't be discouraged from posting, asking or responding as long as you fallow the rules. For example, even the this was an 11 month old thread, I posted a reply. Even though this member has likely moved on, theremay be another member seeking for the same answer. Maybe even something similar and dodnt realize there were other Odins .
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Was your Christmas that bad? Truely nfortunate. Perhaps a 1-800 hotline can better assist you with you emotional pain. I'll see if I can locate on foryou and post back.
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Was your Christmas that bad? Truely nfortunate. Perhaps a 1-800 hotline can better assist you with you emotional pain. I'll see if I can locate on foryou and post back.
My spelling is as bad as you counting. Not a year 11 months old
Ok lads you had your fun! No need to go back and forth anymore.

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