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i have a s3 mini phone that has a very new model (g730a) that looks like nobody else on the internet has. there are no threads on this entire forum about this model number, and i am trying to downgrade the stock firmware, 4.2.2, to a very old firmware, 2.2 (froyo), is there any way of doing this? (this phone was bought from an at&t store) how do people even downgrade? where do they get their downloads from?
if there is "no way" of me doing this easily by downloading something, how can i do it myself?
really need some help with this, thanks!
theodoeshutup said:
i have a s3 mini phone that has a very new model (g730a) that looks like nobody else on the internet has. there are no threads on this entire forum about this model number, and i am trying to downgrade the stock firmware, 4.2.2, to a very old firmware, 2.2 (froyo), is there any way of doing this? (this phone was bought from an at&t store) how do people even downgrade? where do they get their downloads from?
if there is "no way" of me doing this easily by downloading something, how can i do it myself?
really need some help with this, thanks!
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why would you want to downgrade?
i just think froyo looks cool, and i see it still functions with the play store and that. i've heard of cyanogen mod or whatever it's called yet don't know what it is nor how to use it. i am brand new to this android world. was told that this site had everything
Device was not here when froyo was so you will never be able to downgrade. It came with jb, so that's what you will have.
Sent through time and space from my s3mini/CM10.1
do you know if it is root able and if cwm install works
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I guess you have the latest S3 Mini from AT&T with a different SOC so dont use anything for i8190s
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lgkahn said:
do you know if it is root able and if cwm install works
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At least not yet
AssToast said:
I guess you have the latest S3 Mini from AT&T with a different SOC so dont use anything for i8190s
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At least not yet
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do you have one.. so 8901 root doesnt work.. do you know if bootloader is locked?
lgkahn said:
do you know if it is root able and if cwm install works
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Try the "one-click-root" that someone posted in general. It might work. Then you can take a look on what's inside, and maybe have a recovery built.
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haven't got one.. waiting ..don't want yo get one for wife unless rooteable and non locked boot loader
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lgkahn said:
haven't got one.. waiting ..don't want yo get one for wife unless rooteable and non locked boot loader
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It's rootable.
tys0n said:
Device was not here when froyo was so you will never be able to downgrade. It came with jb, so that's what you will have.
Sent through time and space from my s3mini/CM10.1
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wow, that's disappointing. you can install windows 2000 on any computer yet can't do the same for a phone.
theodoeshutup said:
wow, that's disappointing. you can install windows 2000 on any computer yet can't do the same for a phone.
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You CAN install any android version that is older that you want, but it isn't created for the device. So somebody would need to develop drivers for it to work on the particular version of android.
Short answer: No you can't do it
Long answer: It can be done but a skilled person would need to develop drivers to make it work.
In this day and age creating drivers to downgrade from 4.1 to 2.2 it's not worth the time it takes.
Factory Unlocking
Has anyone successfully factory unlocked the S3 mini SM-G730 att. Or even paid for an unlock code?
Hey guys, do any of you know if we have root already for this version for Note5?
I found this the other day:
http://apk.tw/thread-706898-1-1.html
But... I don't speak Chinese and I don't know that website so I'm not risking it. Would love to get a root on my HK SM-N9200 as well.
Willyman said:
I found this the other day:
http://apk.tw/thread-706898-1-1.html
But... I don't speak Chinese and I don't know that website so I'm not risking it. Would love to get a root on my HK SM-N9200 as well.
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Thanks bro. I don't think I will risk it either. There are also no comments there that confirm that it works...
At the moment I don't have a real reason to root, but i'm sure I'll need it in the future. Hopefully we will have it soon.
Good luck!
Seven Winds said:
Thanks bro. I don't think I will risk it either. There are also no comments there that confirm that it works...
At the moment I don't have a real reason to root, but i'm sure I'll need it in the future. Hopefully we will have it soon.
Good luck!
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Since you have the N9200 as well, could you do me a massive favor? I'm really dissatisfied with the scrolling behavior on mine. I've made a thread about it in the General section.
Could you let me know what software version you are on? Have updated to the latest one (N9200ZHU1AOI1)? But most importantly: do you notice stuttering behaviour in scrolling through apps like Google Play store, Youtube, Facebook etc...?
You can capture the behavior by following the steps described in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/note-5-scrolling-behaviour-t3195672.
Thanks in advance!
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Since you have the N9200 as well, could you do me a massive favor? I'm really dissatisfied with the scrolling behavior on mine. I've made a thread about it in the General section.
Could you let me know what software version you are on? Have updated to the latest one (N9200ZHU1AOI1)? But most importantly: do you notice stuttering behaviour in scrolling through apps like Google Play store, Youtube, Facebook etc...?
You can capture the behavior by following the steps described in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/note-5-scrolling-behaviour-t3195672.
Thanks in advance!
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No problem, I'll try to get to it as soon as I get home, Going to Uni now.
Though I must say that I dont really use those apps because I live In china. If I use them I have to open Astrill VPN. I just Tried it with facebook, and it seems pretty smooth, except when it loads new content because of Chinas great firewall.
(Im also on the new version, but today I tried the "Package debloat" app from the Q&A section and disabled 150 or so apps)
So does anyone found any clue for N9200 root (OI1 firm) ???
Still no :\
@Seven Winds @tisfo @Willyman just got my device, im on it.
got twrp so far..
roots next..
then arter's kernel with dual sim intact..
Edit:
current progress and planned
unlock bootloader
install twrp
backup everything
reboot
notice GAPPS get removed when you unlock
verify my knox container still works (says KNOX has been locked contact your IT admin need to change lock type)
flash stock n9200 kernel with ',verify' removed (aka allows system to be mounted and modified, without this change a kernel cant boot a rooted system)
reboot and verify knox container still works (same message)
flash gapps reboot and verify
flashing back gapps didnt restore everything i was missing (looked like every app i downloaded from play store was also removed), so i reflashed the stock system i pulled out of odin tarball
restoring data
Damn im glad I backedup everything as soon as I got recovery, first boot after unlocked BTloader, it was next reboot that it deleted all my data ( so after reinstalling stock system and restoring my data, everything is back to how it was)
*** im here ***
twrp su root
reboot and verify knox container still works
flash arter kernel that I merged n9200 sources for dual sim support
reboot and test
(ii know knox wont work with any other customer kernel (i really want knox workspace with custom roms and plan on making it work)
Thank you gundal for your hard work!
I am using n9200 HK version. And I rooted my note 5 already!
Thanks for my friend in China, he helped me a lot and everything works fine.
I also installed xposed framework in my note 5.
Can you please share links to the files you've used? I tried to install twrp via Odin and I'm getting error RQT_Close and the phone writes something in chinese in the download mode.
Any customer ROM for dual sim yet?
Kyrillos said:
Can you please share links to the files you've used? I tried to install twrp via Odin and I'm getting error RQT_Close and the phone writes something in chinese in the download mode.
Any customer ROM for dual sim yet?
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I always use Samsung stock rom only and the root file worked for my note 5.
Have you ever unlocked CRom of your note 5 before?
No I didn't. How do I do that?
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No I didn't. How do I do that?
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Do you understand Chinese?
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Willyman said:
I found this the other day:
But... I don't speak Chinese and I don't know that website so I'm not risking it. Would love to get a root on my HK SM-N9200 as well.
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You now can see a lot of replies of that website, and these replies were all from the same person, that was me.
I also got his contact by other chat app. And now I have a perfect root file for n9200 now!
Do you want to try it?
Tomleungyuethei said:
Do you understand Chinese?
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You now can see a lot of replies of that website, and these replies were all from the same person, that was me.
I also got his contact by other chat app. And now I have a perfect root file for n9200 now!
Do you want to try it?
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I don't understand Chinese unfortunately.
Kyrillos said:
I don't understand Chinese unfortunately.
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Never mind. So do you want to try root your note 5 n9200?
if so, I would give you my root file and the CROM unlocker apk for you.
No Deep sleep problem and USB debugging problem already!
Tomleungyuethei said:
I am using n9200 HK version. And I rooted my note 5 already!
Thanks for my friend in China, he helped me a lot and everything works fine.
I also installed xposed framework in my note 5.
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Please post a guide
Seven Winds said:
Please post a guide
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I am new in xda forum. Should I open a new thread and post the n9200 root guide?
Or just do it right here inside this thread?
Sorry for my poor English because I come from Hong Kong.
Tomleungyuethei said:
I am new in xda forum. Should I open a new thread and post the n9200 root guide?
Or just do it right here inside this thread?
Sorry for my poor English because I come from Hong Kong.
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I think its best to open a new one. That way new people will be able to see it ! Thank you very much :laugh:
Seven Winds said:
I think its best to open a new one. That way new people will be able to see it ! Thank you very much :laugh:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/guide-sm-n9200-hk-version-note-5-root-t3214234
I just post one thread on it.
I built this ROM as a test for those who have locked bootloaders on the Tab S and can't get root.
In my experience Samsung bootloader locked devices will not allow a custom kernel or recovery to be installed. However it is possible that the bootloader will allow a modified rom to be installed.
The rom is bone stock Lollipop 5.0.2 except it is pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.49. It needs to be installed via ODIN. If ODIN allows it to flash then its highly likely it will boot just fine.
If there are any issues that arise then all that is required is to flash the stock firmware, available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T707V/
T707VVRS1BOK1_preroot_system.img.tar
If anyone gives this a shot, please report with details.
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i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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lev777 said:
i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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If it works for the T707v then I'll do the same for the other Bootloader locked devices. It all depends on whether ODIN will flash it or not.
The reason I have used the T707v is because this device at least has the stock firmware available, so it should be relatively safe to try this.
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
ashyx said:
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
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It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
deadman96385 said:
It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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I do have one, what's up?
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
I have one and I'll try it but I'm out of town for work right now won't be home to try it until the 24th. Would be awesome if it works.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
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It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
ashyx said:
It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
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Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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You may be right, but nothing ventured nothing gained.
deadman96385 said:
I do have one, what's up?
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Pm sent
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
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I do and I'll try this next week. Right now I'm out of town for work.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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i ran it it did nothing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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What do you mean you ran it and did nothing at all? It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
Its the stock OS already rooted.
Did it install successfully with ODIN?
What is the state of root when checked with Root validator?
We need screenshots if possible please.
tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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One hit wonder, very helpful...
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
Lonestar614 said:
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
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Exactly, if he'd have only took the time to at least let us know if it installed OK with odin. It seems like it did which means that he should also have had root.
Not sure what he was expecting to see?
Hi guys quick question I know there's a similar thread but there was no real answers to it so here goes. I've currently got a N950N KT branded note 8 that I'm using here in the UK. I got it imported as I really wanted the deep blue sea colour. Is there anyway I can install an n950F rom on this phone to remove kt branded boot logos and apps etc. Also so i can use samsung pay here too. If so can someone point me in the right direction to tell me how to do so ?
Thank you.
raees93 said:
Hi guys quick question I know there's a similar thread but there was no real answers to it so here goes. I've currently got a N950N KT branded note 8 that I'm using here in the UK. I got it imported as I really wanted the deep blue sea colour. Is there anyway I can install an n950F rom on this phone to remove kt branded boot logos and apps etc. Also so i can use samsung pay here too. If so can someone point me in the right direction to tell me how to do so ?
Thank you.
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flash twrp follow the instructions, flash rom (950f works fine) then good to go
@masri1987
Any particular 950F rom? and which instructions?
I manually debranded mine but it took a bit of work.
If there's an easier way without having to use a custom ROM, I'm game to try again.
A_H_E said:
@masri1987
Any particular 950F rom? and which instructions?
I manually debranded mine but it took a bit of work.
If there's an easier way without having to use a custom ROM, I'm game to try again.
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I'm personally on simple rom.
Follow instructions on this thread to get twrp. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/recovery-twrp-galaxy-note-8-exynos-t3674036
masri1987 said:
I'm personally on simple rom.
Follow instructions on this thread to get twrp. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/recovery-twrp-galaxy-note-8-exynos-t3674036
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Thanks,
I already managed to get TWRP installed a week back and am using Magisk but by 'simple rom', what exactly are you referring to? A bit lost.
A_H_E said:
Thanks,
I already managed to get TWRP installed a week back and am using Magisk but by 'simple rom', what exactly are you referring to? A bit lost.
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@masri1987
Thanks,
I already managed to get TWRP installed a week back and am using Magisk but by 'simple rom', what exactly are you referring to? A bit lost.
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this https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-v1-t3685101
I remember reading on another thread that installing a n950f rom on a n950n could brick the phone. You sure it's possible to do ? So can I just download a n950f rom off sammobile ? Never used twrp myself.
@raees93
What @masri1987 is referring to is the ability to flash a custom ROM through TWRP. That should be fine.
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I remember reading on another thread that installing a n950f rom on a n950n could brick the phone. You sure it's possible to do ? So can I just download a n950f rom off sammobile ? Never used twrp myself.
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Whoever said that was mistaken, they are literally the exact same hardware.
Odin won't let you flash OEM firmware from different versions, out of the box at least - so that might have been what that person was thinking of.
You can, however, very easily flash ROMs with TWRP and this works just fine between the N and F variants.
If i unlock my phone root and flash roms will samsung pay still work?
Nope
Don't be afraid to hit the "Thanks" button if someone helped you. It don't hurts
Nope. Samsung Pay won't work if you root your device or install a custom OS.
mrgwap03 said:
If i unlock my phone root and flash roms will samsung pay still work?
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Yeah use magisk hide that's the way i use Samsung pay on rooted
ZyroKewl said:
Yeah use magisk hide that's the way i use Samsung pay on rooted
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Thanks!!! Im going to look into that when I comes in the mail. I really want to root my note 9. I appreciate it
ZyroKewl said:
Yeah use magisk hide that's the way i use Samsung pay on rooted
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I think you mean Google Pay, not Samaung Pay!
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mrgwap03 said:
Thanks!!! Im going to look into that when I comes in the mail. I really want to root my note 9. I appreciate it
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Once rooted, you will never be able to use Samsung Pay, ever again. Same with secure folder. Google Pay should still work with Magisk though.
ZyroKewl said:
Yeah use magisk hide that's the way i use Samsung pay on rooted
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Google Pay will work, but Samsung Pay will not.