Hi. I bought a used note 8 n950f exonos on orea and updated it to pie with the latest september update. I want to install twrp recovery, root it and use custom roms but latest bootloader won't let me install it. When I try to install twrp using odin, I get the error "only official binaries are allowed to be flashed". When I try to flash an older stock firmware using odin, I get error "sw rev check fail bootloader device 7 binary 3". I have OEM unlock enable and USB Debugging enabled as well. Is there any way to install twrp recovery? Desperately waiting for your help
I update firmware in s10 but it fail. and bootloop in downloading mode.
Now i can't update firmware in downloading mode because it say
all binaries are not allowed to be flashed due to kg locked (bootloader)
please suggest me...
thanks..
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So you can't use Odin to flash firmware is what you're saying?
Hi I Got S10 + Uk vodaphone version.I wanna root it with magisk and install TWRP but I cant root the phone.I unlock bootloader its grey out and say its unlocked.I download newest firware for my version of phone that is SM-G975F_1_20200831175834_fj7kxp9ic8_fac (csc FOV) and when I install magisk mannager V 8 and patch ap file I put phone in download mode load all files BL magisk updated AP ,CP,CSC I got error screen attached in pics .I tried everything and nothing works any advise is the firmware is to new or its something wrong with new magisk or mayby my phone is not rootable?
Must Have An Unlocked Bootloader To Do This!
This An odin tar file I have created to flash along with stock odin firmware to automatically install TWRP recovery along with Disable VBMETA image. The tar file will also automatically install magislk root along with remove force encryption and patch bluetooth library file. It will also patch safetynet. No flashing of zips is required
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2
I Do Not Recommend Mixing Bit 1 With Higher Firmware!!!!
Unless Using Bit Safe Firmware That Is Patched​
Downloads
SM-G998U/U1/W- Model
USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL_10_10_21.tar.md5
This will force a wipe of data no mater what.
Full Odin 3.1.1 Bit1 Safe Firmware
G998USQU4AUGQ_BIT1_SAFE.7z
This are odin files and will safely update all image files too bit 4 and keep bit 1 bootloaders. Unfortunately this will wipe data this is beyond my control as it seems to be a side affect of mixing firmware it causes data not to mount and therefore my AIO will format it. This is full firmware with USERDATA_AIO. This will put you on U firmware. Before flashing I recommend removing your google account and make sure in download mode you are not frp locked
If above USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL is newer than the one in this zip use the newer one from above
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
S21 SM-G991U/U1
S21+ SM-G996U/U1
TWRP Recovery Provide by @Mentalmuso
Be prepared to have your data wiped. The process tries to determine if you do or do not need to have data wipe but as a precaution just assume your data will be wiped. Especially if using U1 or W firmware
Install Instructions For Newly Unlocked Devices
You must be OEM Unlocked Bootloader
1. On Initial unlock of phone you must through setup and be signed into your google account.
2. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING (see pic) and not PRENORMAL. If PRENORMAL then do step 1 again
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3. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 you must choose one of the FORCE_WIPE files and load in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file
4. Phone will reboot to TWRP and remove encryption which will wipe phone. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup
Install Instructions For Updating Firmware On Phone Already Unlocked
1. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load stock firmware in appropriate slots use regular CSC file in the CSC slot and load file one of the USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash firmware. Do not use the User Data file that comes with firmware.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not
Install Instructions If Updating Images With TWRP
1. When done flashing images in TWRP Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above.
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not.
4. Alternatively to using USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in odin you can use AIO_Magisk_22_S20_Series.zip found in post 2
Features
No patches or mod zips are needed phone will already be rooted
Bugs
Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and Samsung Pass do not work as on most Samsung Rooted Roms
Thanks To People That Make My Life Easier
elliwigy
klabit87
Krog18
me2151
stang5litre
Raymonf for modified odin
rayan-refoua for boot animation
TheMadScientist
afaneh92
kdrag0n for safetynet fix
3arthur6 for bluetooth patch zip
JDBarlow for test S20 stuff
Xylvion for testing s21
dark11b for testing s21
Info For U Model Bootloader Unlocking Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
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Below US snapdragon devices can be bootloader unlocked with above service as long as bootloader version meets below criteria. Bootloader version can be determined from the 5th character from the right on the baseband version or build number, in some cases from kernel version
Z Fold2 5G BL V1
Fold 5G BL V1-4
Fold BL V1-4
Z Flip 5G BL V1
Z Flip BL V1-3
Note series 20 BL V1
S20 series BL V1
S20 FE 5G BL V1-2
Note 10 series BL V1-5
S10 Lite BL V1-3
Note 10+ 5G N976U BL V1-4
Note 10+ 5G N976V BL V1-5
S10 5G BL V1-5
S10 series BL V1-4
Note 9 BL V1-7
S9 series BL V1-9
Tab S6 BL V1-3
Tab S7 BL V1
Tab S7+ BL V1
A71 5G BL V1-2
A51 BL V1-5
A51 5G BL V1-4
A50 A505W BL V1-A
A50 A505U BL V1-B
S21 BL V1
A32 5G BL V1-3
Tab Active Pro 10.1 BL V1-4
XCover Pro BL V1-7
Awesome! Just got bootloader unlocked yesterday, but was getting "MDM MODE: CAN'T DOWNLOAD (recovery)" error when trying to patch TWRP and VBMETA separately. Your AIO solution did the trick, got a fully-working unlocked rooted phone now!
jrkruse said:
Must Have An Unlocked Bootloader To Do This!
This An odin tar file I have created to flash along with stock odin firmware to automatically install TWRP recovery along with Disable VBMETA image. The tar file will also automatically install magislk root along with remove force encryption and patch bluetooth library file. It will also patch safetynet. No flashing of zips is required
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2​
Downloads
SM-G998U/U1/W- Model
These contains bootloaders from One UI 3.1 firmware so you will not loose token and do not need to alter firmware you are flashing
They contain bootloaders too allow you too load full stock One UI 3.1 V2 Bootloader firmware in odin without having to worry about removing certain files as the bootloaders in the USERDATA file will keep you on the correct bootloaders.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE.tar.md5 Coming Soon!!
This will force a wipe of data no mater what. This Must Be Used On U1 Firmware and can be used on U firmware if you choose so.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_NO_WIPE.tar.md5 Coming Soon!!
This will only wipe if you have encrypted data. This Can Only Be Used On U firmware
These do not contains V1 bootloaders from One UI 3.1 firmware and you will loose token if you flash higher version bootloaders unless you alter the firmware. You can use these to do the firmware as you see fit.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5
This will force a wipe of data no mater what. This Must Be Used On U1 Firmware and can be used on U firmware if you choose so.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5
This will only wipe if you have encrypted data. This Can Only Be Used On U firmware
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
S21 SM-G991U/U1
S21+ SM-G996U/U1
TWRP Recovery Provide by @afaneh92
Be prepared to have your data wiped. The process tries to determine if you do or do not need to have data wipe but as a precaution just assume your data will be wiped. Especially if using U1 or W firmware
Install Instructions For Newly Unlocked Devices
You must be OEM Unlocked Bootloader
1. On Initial unlock of phone you must through setup and be signed into your google account.
2. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING (see pic) and not PRENORMAL. If PRENORMAL then do step 1 again
View attachment 5217631
3. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 you must choose one of the FORCE_WIPE files and load in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file
4. Phone will reboot to TWRP and remove encryption which will wipe phone. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup
Install Instructions For Updating Firmware On Phone Already Unlocked
1. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load stock firmware in appropriate slots use regular CSC file in the CSC slot and load file one of the USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash firmware. Do not use the User Data file that comes with firmware.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not
Install Instructions If Updating Images With TWRP
1. When done flashing images in TWRP Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above.
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not.
4. Alternatively to using USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in odin you can use AIO_Magisk_22_S20_Series.zip found in post 2
Features
No patches or mod zips are needed phone will already be rooted
Bugs
Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and Samsung Pass do not work as on most Samsung Rooted Roms
Thanks To People That Make My Life Easier
elliwigy
klabit87
Krog18
me2151
stang5litre
Raymonf for modified odin
rayan-refoua for boot animation
TheMadScientist
afaneh92
kdrag0n for safetynet fix
3arthur6 for bluetooth patch zip
JDBarlow for test S20 stuff
Xylvion for testing s21
dark11b for testing s21
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This is amazing. Do you think there's any way you could create a version that works with the SM-G998b? be so nice to patch stuff on the front ends so you don't have to go through these extra superfluous steps for getting TWRP back on.
So this allows you to unlock bootloader, root, and keep everything working if using the stock rom? Weren't the snapdragon phones previously not able to do this?
Jarrett601 said:
So this allows you to unlock bootloader, root, and keep everything working if using the stock rom? Weren't the snapdragon phones previously not able to do this
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This does not unlock your bootloader info for that can be found
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found
[CLOSED][SamPWND]USA Model BL Unlock Info [U/U1/W]
Note: This Thread is @svetius Approved! NOTE: Thread temporarily closed until OP returns SamPWND Bootloader Unlock Service Note2: This is an informational thread that links to a paid service. Paid service is not a service provided by XDA...
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Another Thread For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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Burt Squirtz said:
This is amazing. Do you think there's any way you could create a version that works with the SM-G998b? be so nice to patch stuff on the front ends so you don't have to go through these extra superfluous steps for getting TWRP back on.
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you can use files in OP just extract them delete the recovery.img thats in there and add the recovery.img from the 998B and re-tar those files
So I just posted in the original forum and I guess I'll ask this question a second time I have an s21 ultra unlocked and rooted with TWRP already on there and someone from our telegram group has been trying to help me pair my Samsung Galaxy watch 3 and we've not been able to successfully connect it in the wearables app so he sent me here and my questions are what do I need to do do I just use Odin and flash this through Odin and does it matter I already have TWRP installed I guess I'm just kind of asking what I need to do?
jmac052002 said:
So I just posted in the original forum and I guess I'll ask this question a second time I have an s21 ultra unlocked and rooted with TWRP already on there and someone from our telegram group has been trying to help me pair my Samsung Galaxy watch 3 and we've not been able to successfully connect it in the wearables app so he sent me here and my questions are what do I need to do do I just use Odin and flash this through Odin and does it matter I already have TWRP installed I guess I'm just kind of asking what I need to do?
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I dont think pairing fix is working on s21 currently
Updated files in OP fixed sum bugs. Added new safetynet patch and I think wearable fix now works
Hey @jrkruse question ! This is the preferred method after afaneh's BL unlock, correct? Also question two, I've tried doing extensive research as to why Secure Folder won't work... From my understanding if safetynet passes then it should work.. So I guess I'm a little confused how come secure folder won't work, do you happen to know? I'm not concerned about Pass or Pay, but Secure Folder is an awesome feature. Thanks for your guide, if this is the preferred method I am going to use it asap!
Edit: Okay after some thought... Secure Folder won't work because it checks if KNOX is tripped.. And for that reason alone it fails. Am I right? Thanks!
DOMMN8R said:
Hey @jrkruse question ! This is the preferred method after afaneh's BL unlock, correct? Also question two, I've tried doing extensive research as to why Secure Folder won't work... From my understanding if safetynet passes then it should work.. So I guess I'm a little confused how come secure folder won't work, do you happen to know? I'm not concerned about Pass or Pay, but Secure Folder is an awesome feature. Thanks for your guide, if this is the preferred method I am going to use it asap!
Edit: Okay after some thought... Secure Folder won't work because it checks if KNOX is tripped.. And for that reason alone it fails. Am I right? Thanks!
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Secure folder still works
I updated a rooted SM-G998U1 to the latest firmware and this method absolutely works! The only problem that I currently have is that I can't pass safety net. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
eSim was just added for note 20 tmobile firmware. Is there anyway you can extract the service that handles it from there and include it into here?
lechon3x said:
I updated a rooted SM-G998U1 to the latest firmware and this method absolutely works! The only problem that I currently have is that I can't pass safety net. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Flash Canary in magisk
Joewydiart said:
Flash Canary in magisk
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can you kindly guide me to instructions on how to root my samsung galaxy s21 G998U?
Hey there!
I wanted to install a Custom Recovery on my S20 FE, i have used "vbmeta_disabled.tar" at first, but then i got a error, that the header is missing or something.
i reflashed with ODIN the WHOLE Firmware (BL + AP + CP + CSC) and then i wanted to use "vbmeta_disabled_R.tar" (which should have been the one i should use, atleast i think)
now i get the error "SW REV. CHECK FAIL (VBMETA) DEVICE: 0xa BINARY: 0x5"
and i don't know what to do now to install the vbmeta disabler and the Custom Recovery (i wanted to use OrangeFox Exynos)
SW REV CHECK FAIL happens when you try to flash something that's older than what's allowed by the current bootloader.
make sure you stick to threads that are specifically for your model of FE. learn your model number and which SoC it has.