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I've Samsung galaxy note 2. Updated to 4.4.2. Rooted. Response screen of root checker attached for reference.
When I try to install the framework on clicking the apk file, the installer starts and shows the warning messages. However, the install button at the bottom does not click - seems to be disabled. The cancel button cancels the process. Screen shot is attached for reference.
I've enabled unknown sources under security. I've tried with stopping and disabling the anti virus programmes - Avast and AVG.
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Vikas Garud.
vdgarud said:
I've Samsung galaxy note 2. Updated to 4.4.2. Rooted. Response screen of root checker attached for reference.
When I try to install the framework on clicking the apk file, the installer starts and shows the warning messages. However, the install button at the bottom does not click - seems to be disabled. The cancel button cancels the process. Screen shot is attached for reference.
I've enabled unknown sources under security. I've tried with stopping and disabling the anti virus programmes - Avast and AVG.
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Vikas Garud.
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the problem is not for framework installer but an App that control screen display.
solution is kill any App with a simple task manager before launch installation Apk.
it's tested, I have a note2
Which app?
Thanks fixfast.
I'm pretty sure that the framework works on Note 2!
Where should I start looking for "Apps that control the screen"? Don't all Apps control screen in some manner?
I may be wrong, but I doubt if its an app controlling screen is causing the problem. Only the "Install" button is disabled, the "Cancel" button is working fine. So installation of the apk is disabled, even though I've enabled unknown sources under security.
I've taken this question to general Note 2 help thread as I realised that this problem is only not with Xposed installer apk, but other apk's as well. I don't know when this behaviour started as I have installed apk's in the past.
Any pointers on how to proceed?
Thanks,
Vikas Garud
SOLVED
Thanks everybody. "Copy Bubble" APP was the culprit. After disabling it, the install button was enabled.
Incidentally, I searched for "Screen Filter" in play store. This APP was not in the search results.
Vikas Garud
Installation Issue on Note 2
Gents,
I've another issue installing Xposed by its installer.
I have a galaxy note 2 (GT-N7100) rooted (Super Su Free version), with TWRP recovery.
After running the installer the attached message appeared.
I tried to change the permissions of the /systme/bin manually by root explorer but failed.
Would appreciate your support.
Up!
Gents,
How could I install a recovery .zip version of Xposed Framework 2.6.1 ?
Can someone help me plz.
First of all i highly recommend you update your phone to latest version of Flyme as of day i write this guide newest stable version is 7.0.0.0G. It brings various bug fixes as well as security update and new functions. It fixed the weather problem too when it would not appear on secondary screen. This is my experience based on the standard model with Helio P25 chip.
JUST IN CASE BACKUP ALL OF YOUR DATA FIRST
Grab it at http://www.flymeos.com/firmwarelist?modelId=88&type=1
Installation is pretty straightforward:
-switch off your phone
-now press volume up button and power button at same time, then release power button when meizu logo appears
-phone now will enter update mode, connect it to pc and it should show up as removable drive named recovery, copy the update.zip over it
-once copied tap the start button to begin. the process itself and first boot will take a while
-when done and phone boots up just log in to your accounts and set up everything as normal or whatever
ta-dah ! you should be running latest software now.
Next problem i've encountered was big number of unwanted apps and you will need working ADB for that. I've always used custom roms which did not contain bloatware. Now im giving you one of the way of disabling them (not permanent removal).
For this to be done you need to activate developer mode and usb debugging, simply go to settings->about phone->and now tap on your build number several times
After you activate it it will be available in accessibility options under developer settings. just check the usb debugging and you're good to go
DISCLAIMER: dont ask me about adb drivers for your phone, since i had issues installing them under win 10 x64 build 1803 i thought "aw f*ck it" and just did it on linux where everything worked out of the box.
The application you will need is called Ice Box (you will find it here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox&hl=en_US) and install it.
After you install the app its necessary that you remove ALL of your accounts including your Google account. We will need to grant the app device owner permission. Also if multi-user or guest mode has been set on your device, it need to be closed or deleted.
When you have that done just type in your command line , terminal or whatever "adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.catchingnow.icebox/.receiver.DPMReceiver "
Now reboot and add your accounts back, and disable/freeze uwanted apps.
Last - the night mode. As its no longer availble in Flyme 7 if you want to use it you need to manually bring it back by installing Flyme Lab and enabling it trough quickshortcutmanager. Install both apps, then open quickshortcutmanager and search for Flyme Lab. expand it and choose the activity named com.meizu.flymelab/com.meizu.flymelab.component.nightmode.NightModeSettingsActivity .Create shortcut and open it. You should be able to enter the night mode.
Nice guides, thanks.
It's also nice that Flyme 7 still supports rooting, therefore I'm using Titanium Backup to freeze unwanted apps. I bought it when I was using another phone so, for me, it's still worth it. Altough, for uninstalling system apps I'm using separate ADB commands for each app.
cris2d2 said:
Nice guides, thanks.
It's also nice that Flyme 7 still supports rooting, therefore I'm using Titanium Backup to freeze unwanted apps. I bought it when I was using another phone so, for me, it's still worth it. Altough, for uninstalling system apps I'm using separate ADB commands for each app.
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Its first time for me writing a guide so good word is always appreciated. What im trying to show here is the no root way of getting rid of apps for ppl like me who dont want to root their phone. As i bought it literally two days ago and i dont want to mess with it too much and loose warranty or/and OTA updates.
I also been considering posting a root guide once i tried it myself to confirm it working.
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Its first time for me writing a guide so good word is always appreciated. What im trying to show here is the no root way of getting rid of apps for ppl like me who dont want to root their phone. As i bought it literally two days ago and i dont want to mess with it too much and loose warranty or/and OTA updates.
I also been considering posting a root guide once i tried it myself to confirm it working.
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Well, before I discovered a rooting method for Flyme 7, I used to uninstall apps by using ADB commands. So, yes, it is possible to remove unwanted system apps without root. But now, after rooting Flyme 7, I'm only using Titanium Backup to freeze unwanted system apps, not removing them.
As far as I know, rooting Meizu phones by the official method (from Settings) does not lead to losing warranty. Only OTA updates are lost, but this is not important, at least to me, because I can always check Flyme website for new updates and, if I want to update, I just download the file and flash it through standard Flyme recovery. There is no need, for me, to maintain OTA capability. Anyhow, Flyme updates are slow to non-existent, so we can't really complain about losing an update.
Thank you all. I'm happy with this phone at all, but software has few shortcomings and design flaws, in my opinion. Especially related to the integration with "flyme login" and Touchpal. This last one is very annoying because although I try to stop it, at each software update it comes back, more annoying than ever. So, I have some questions: which is the adb command to stop and freeze bloatware without rooting? Which is the official way to root the phone? Once rooted, is it possible to revert to the unrooted state? Some apps, actually, do not work on rooted phones. Thanks
pask876 said:
Thank you all. I'm happy with this phone at all, but software has few shortcomings and design flaws, in my opinion. Especially related to the integration with "flyme login" and Touchpal. This last one is very annoying because although I try to stop it, at each software update it comes back, more annoying than ever. So, I have some questions: which is the adb command to stop and freeze bloatware without rooting? Which is the official way to root the phone? Once rooted, is it possible to revert to the unrooted state? Some apps, actually, do not work on rooted phones. Thanks
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I can't freeze (or disable) apps with ADB commands, only uninstall.
You need [email protected], App Inspector or similar (to find exact name of package for an app) and these commands:
adb devices
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 name_of_package
Example, for gmail:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gm
Regarding rooting, as far as I know, the only method that works on Pro 7 / Pro 7 Plus is also supported by Meizu (but it breaks OTA updates).
The method is described in this video (in russian) but it's quite easy.
If you want to remove root (or if root breaks functionality) you have to reflash the same ROM from Recovery (without wipe).
Any air update coming soon? Or manually installation single option?
Update 09/29/20:
1. The latest Samsung Health Monitor Version 1..1.0.175.Caravana (Thanks Caravana for the Mod) Download
This tutorial should work on all Android Phones to enable ECG for your Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2. BP might also work the same way when it is released in the US.
Basic idea is to create your own certificate to sign ECG.tpk application and install it on your watch, then install the Samsung Health Monitor Mod app on your phone.
I have read lots of threads on XDA and can't find a complete tutorial about how to do it for Galaxy Watch 3 or Active 2. Hope this step-by-step tutorial will help. The whole process took me around 30 mins, it shouldn't be very hard. Make sure you back-up your watch first, just in case anything goes wrong and you need to restore data.
You will need an Android Phone, a Windows PC and Galaxy Watch 3/Active 2 watch for this tutorial. And a wireless network.
Downloads:
1. Download Java for Windows offline (64 bit) https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and install it.
2. Download JavaSE/Oracle JDK https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html Click "JDK Download" from the top the latest version, then it will direct you to a new page, find "Windows x64 Installer" click the download page from the page and install it.
3. Download Tizen SDK https://developer.tizen.org/development/tizen-studio/download Download Latest Tizen Studio with IDE installer, click "64 Bit" to download and install it.
4. Download ecg.tpk, BP.tpk, Fit2Installer from here(ecg_downloads)
5. Download Samsung Health Monitor Version 1..1.0.167.Caravana (Thanks Caravana for the Mod) from here (See update 09/29/20 from the top of the thread to download the latest version)
On Your Phone:
1. Install Samsung Health Monitor Version 1..1.0.167.Caravana on your phone. Open the app enter your name, BOD and etc to finish the setup.
On Your Watch:
1. From your watch, Go to "Settings"->"About Watch"->"Software"->Click On "Software Versio" 5 times until it shows "Developer mode turned on"
2. Go back to "About Watch", make sure it shows "Debugging is turned on", it not click "Debugging" and turn it on.
3. Go to Wifi settings on the watch, change wifi setting to always On, and connect it to the same wireless network with your PC.
4. Reboot the watch. Make sure wifi is connected after the reboot.
From Your PC:
1. Launch Tizen Package Manager and Navigate to 5.5 wearable(It depends on your watch's software version, eg mine shows Tizen Version 5.5.0.1, so I navigate to 5.5 wearable), then click Install icon
2. Scroll down to the Tizen SDK tool and click the install icon
3. Click on the Extension SDK tab
3.1 Click the arrow on Extras
3.2 Install Samsung Certificate Extension and Samsung Wearable Extension
4. Check the Progress tab, once it shows 100%, you can close Tizen Package Manger and do not launch Tizen Studio(we don't need to use Tizen Studio)
5. Open up "Certificate Manager"
6. Click on the "+" icon and from the pop-up window click Samsung Logo.
6.1 Device Type -> Mobile/Wearable, Click Next
6.2 Certificate Profile(Give it whatever name you like), Click Next
6.3 Author Certificate -> Create a new author certificate, Click Next
6.4 Author Certificate -> Enter Author name, Password, Confirm Password as required(Remember the password,. you will need it when you sign the TPK file) and click next
6.5 A pop up will ask you to sign in to your Samsung account, enter your account information and sign in
6.6 Now it will show your certificate has been saved at C:/Users/USERNAME/SamsungCertificate/cert_name and click next.
6.7 Create a new distributor certificate and click next
6.8 Do not change Privilege and password information, do not close these windows, just leave it there, we need to enable debug mode from the watch and connect it to PC now.
7. Open Tizen "Device Manager" from the PC.
8. Click the "Remote Device Manager" icon from top right corner.
9. From pop-up windows, click the "Scan Devices" icon from the top right corner.
10. Once it find your watch turn the connection switch to on. and close pop-up windows. At this time, you should able to see lots of debugging information from Device Manager. (If you don't see debug information, try these steps: 1. Turn off your windows firewall 2. turn off bluetooth&GPS on your watch 3. reboot your watch )
11. Go back to Tizen Certificate Manager, step 9.8, we can see one DUID has been added automatically. Click next.
12. It will show your certificate has been saved at C:/Users/USERNAME/SamsungCertificate/cert_name, Click Finish.
13. Download Fit2installer.zip unzip the whole folder to your desktop.
14. Go to the certificate(C:/Users/USERNAME/SamsungCertificate/cert_name) you just created and copy all files. inside the folder
15. Go to C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\cert Paste all the certificate file you just copied.
16. Copy ecg.tpk file and paste it at C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\sign_me
17. Click sign.bat from the Fit2Installer folder. Enter your certificate password.
18. It will show "Package( C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\install_me\ecg.tpk ) is created successfully." and enter any key to close the window.
19. Now go to "Device Manager", right-click your device, choose "install app", Select ecg.tpk file from C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\Fit2Installer\install_me.
20. Wait a few seconds, you should see ECG app has been installed on your watch. Open it.
21. Open the "Samsung Health Monitor" app from your phone, you should be able to read the ECG data from your watch now.
As Blood Pressure has not been released in the U.S, once it released, you should be able to activate for Non-Samsung phone the same way. You can disable debug mode if you want now.
Enjoy!
Reference:
1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83574519&postcount=6
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/GearS3/comments/aljplu/tutorial_how_to_install_tpks_and_wgts_onto_your/
3. https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/gear-fit/howto-sign-sideload-tizen-applications-t3639793
Nice! I'm in the process of following this guide at the moment. Tizen Studio's package installers are so slow!
Nice to have well documented details! kudos
Step 6. I don't have a Samsung logo. When I click the + in certificate manager it just asks me for a certificate profile name
Is there a risk of voiding the warranty or bricking the watch doing this?
Is there an IPA file for this that can be sideloaded onto an iphone? I'm no expert at this stuff and have only followed the great instructions here before so not sure. Or is there any way to connect my GW3 to my Samsu g Tab S6 on Verizon that shares my iPhone number? I'd like to get the Health Monitor app features as I really don't want to go back to an apple watch.
Supposedly on tizen 5 there is no bp.tpk - ecg and bp are now both in ecg.tpk. installing old ecg.tpk may be main reason for bp not to work. Did anyone try to follow the tutorial but use new ecg.tpk? Does ecg.tpk need to be specialy prepared to by signed with certificate or can we do it with new ecg.tpk that has been posted by caravana?
Can there be a mess if in the future I change my phone and take a samsung?
Does the smartwatch remain unaffected? Will I always have to update it manually?
Works great!
Anyone else having issues w the carvana health monitor app? I keep getting an error saying it cant be run on a rooted phone...
g33gz said:
Anyone else having issues w the carvana health monitor app? I keep getting an error saying it cant be run on a rooted phone...
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hide it in magisk hide section of Magisk manager app.
Also, make sure you're passing safetynet on magisk manager & from manager's settings, enable magisk hide, also hide magisk manager & give it another name.
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rohit83 said:
hide it in magisk hide section of Magisk manager app.
Also, make sure you're passing safetynet on magisk manager & from manager's settings, enable magisk hide, also hide magisk manager & give it another name.
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I can confirm I pass safetynet, I have all samsung related items enabled in the hide section and I've renamed the magisk manager app and renamed it. Still nothing
g33gz said:
I can confirm I pass safetynet, I have all samsung related items enabled in the hide section and I've renamed the magisk manager app and renamed it. Still nothing
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strange, it worked for me though after hiding it in magisk.
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rohit83 said:
hide it in magisk hide section of Magisk manager app.
Also, make sure you're passing safetynet on magisk manager & from manager's settings, enable magisk hide, also hide magisk manager & give it another name.
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rohit83 said:
strange, it worked for me though after hiding it in magisk.
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Maybe its because I'm on LineageOS? I have an S9
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Maybe its because I'm on LineageOS? I have an S9
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Not sure man, I'm on Oxygen OS Open beta, rooted on my Oneplus 7t.
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Thank you very much!! @xxstd
I had some problems running "sign.bat" due to relative path command routes, but after "customizing" the script changing to absolute path, all went ok.
I've signed BP.tpk and ECG.tpk and both are running OK in my GW3. I live in Spain, and here in Europe neither ECG nor BP are approved, so it is not the reason your BP tpk is not working IMHO.
plouprou said:
Thank you very much!! @xxstd
I had some problems running "sign.bat" due to relative path command routes, but after "customizing" the script changing to absolute path, all went ok.
I've signed BP.tpk and ECG.tpk and both are running OK in my GW3. I live in Spain, and here in Europe neither ECG nor BP are approved, so it is not the reason your BP tpk is not working IMHO.
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I tried installing bp and it failed to install. But ecg worked.
plouprou said:
Thank you very much!! @xxstd
I had some problems running "sign.bat" due to relative path command routes, but after "customizing" the script changing to absolute path, all went ok.
I've signed BP.tpk and ECG.tpk and both are running OK in my GW3. I live in Spain, and here in Europe neither ECG nor BP are approved, so it is not the reason your BP tpk is not working IMHO.
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Can you confirm the Tizen version from your watch? I know if you are runing Tizen 4.0.0.8 you could get BP works as well. Only ECG for Tizen 5.
S-C said:
Step 6. I don't have a Samsung logo. When I click the + in certificate manager it just asks me for a certificate profile name
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Hmm, are you using the latest version Tizen SDK? Mine is Tizen Studio 3.7, they might change the UI a little bit for different versions.
Lazyboy8134 said:
Is there a risk of voiding the warranty or bricking the watch doing this?
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Well, as the debugging mode has been enabled, if you tell Samsung they will possibly decline the warranty since they don't know what you have done to the watch...... But you can always turn it off, and reset the watch anytime you want.
See post #3 for in depth guide !
->insert usual general disclaimer of liability
Required:
Odin3_v3.14.1 flash tool
Samsung USB Driver installed
Frija or something else, to download stock files
7zip or similar
1: Unlock bootloader (will wipe your precious data, void warranty, break Knox e-fuse and who knows what else !)
-unlock dev option (just harass your Build number in settings)
-be connected to the internet (WiFi or 5g)
-allow USB debugging
-OEM unlock
-be warned that this might cause WWIII
-Power off your device. Press Volume Up + Volume Down THEN plug your Tablet lnto a PC to boot into download mode.
-Release buttons immediately when the blue screen shows itself.
-Long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
-Go through the initial setup.
-Skip through all the steps except wifi or 5g
-sign into your Google or Samsung account
-Enable Developer options & USB debugging
-reboot
-You have an unlock bootloader and have control over your device, (it is unfair that this voids your warranty as you should be able to use your hardware as you please).
2: Root install:
-Install Magisk
-use frija or something else to get the latest file according to your device and your CSC :
-patch the whole AP file with magisk (transfer of big files can be tricky, using SD card to transfer file from computer to tablet and vice versa seems like one if the easiest way)
-use odin to flash AP (the patched one), CP, BL and CSC (will wipe once again and reboot)
-Open magisk to finish install (reboot)
-You have root
3: Root update:
-use Frija or something else to get the latest file according to your device and your CSC :
-patch the whole AP file with magisk
-use Odin to flash AP (the patched one), CP, BL and Home_CSC (using CSC will wipe)
-Press and hold Vol-down and Power let go of all buttons once the screen turn on.
-You have root, data kept and update
Please let me know if something should be added or edited.
Hi @Vinsang! Thanks for the nice post. I'd like to suggest you edit the type of thread this is and make it a "How To Guide" instead of "Question" thread. That will help it stand out, especially if anyone uses the Quick Filters at the top of the list of threads in this section.
Edit: Thanks for changing it. Cheers!
How to Root (or update an already-rooted device)Prereqs
Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Model Numbers
S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
S8+ 5G: SM-X806
S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
S8 5G: SM-X706
S8 Wifi: SM-X700
CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version
Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet (only necessary for first install on unrooted device)
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Turn on OEM unlocking
NOTE: If the OEM Unlocking option doesn't appear, connect the device to the internet, wait a few minutes, then try again
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted
Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
When Magisk is done installing, click Open
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
After the file is done copying, unplug your tablet from USB
In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
Click Lets Go -> After a few moments, it should display this (ignore 'Installation failed' at the top, it always does that):
Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware
Plug your tablet back in to USB, then on your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and completely power off your tablet
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Click volume up (the side of volume nearest the power) briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt
Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time (this WILL wipe your data):
Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating (this WILL NOT wipe your data):
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
Odin should now look like this:
Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.
Step 4 - Verify and finalize
Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.
Step 5 (optional) - Get Netflix (and banking apps etc) working with root
Install https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager/releases and run it
Search for Universal Safetynet Fix by kdrag0n and install it
In Magisk settings click Systemless hosts, turn on Zygisk, turn on Enforce Denylist
Click Configure Denylist, then the 3 dot menu and Show System Apps
Search for Google Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
Search for Google Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY
Search for Netflix, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
(optional) Add your bank / pay app, etc here if you'd like
In Settings > Apps, search for Google Play Services and Google Play Store and clear all data (not just cache) for each
Reboot
NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD.
Is there currently any way to make nandroid backups without TWRP since there isn't a build of it for the Tab S8 line yet?
SavXL said:
Is there currently any way to make nandroid backups without TWRP since there isn't a build of it for the Tab S8 line yet?
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Not you can't make a full nandroid back up without TWRP for the moment. You can use Swift backup or something similar to backup some things in particular, Google backup is also pretty convenient.
Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
Dunno about Netflix, but this worked for banking apps:
Add this module : https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Zigisk and enforced denylist on and add Netflix (or other) in the deny list. Reboot and tryout.
It seemed that the download section isn't there anymore on the latest magisk, same on other devices. You gotta download them separately.
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Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
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Not sure when, but somewhere in an update, the ability to download modules from magisk directly was removed. You can download them using an app called Fox's Magisk Module Manager. You can search for modules just like you could on Magisk, and they'll be added once you install them and reboot. Also, for the netflix thing, your device may not be passing safetynet. Checking this was also remove in an update, but you can check it with YASNAC.
Edit: I just did this with my rooted Tab S7+, but it should work with the S8+ and S8U as well. Doing this should let you pass safetynet and be able to use Netflix.
1. Enable Zygisk in Magisk settings, then reboot.
2. Enable Enforce DenyList in Magisk settings, then go to Configure DenyList.
3. Enable show system apps with the menu on the top-right, then search "google play services".
4. Enable DenyList for com.google.android.gms & com.google.android.gms.unstable, then reboot.
5. Open YASNAC to run safetynet attestation, you should be passing basic integrity but failing cts profile match.
6. Download and install the latest version of the safetynet fix for zygisk module, then reboot.
7. Check YASNAC again, you should now be passing basic integrity and cts profile match.
8. Go to settings > apps, find google play service & google play store, clear data for both of them, reboot.
9. Go to the play store > settings, play protect certification should now say "device is certified".
10. Open Magisk > Configure DenyList, search for Netflix (enable show system apps if you need to), enable DenyList for everything, reboot.
11. Update Netflix if it's not up to date. If the play store is allowing you to update Netflix at all, then you're good to go.
Now you have Netflix running on your rooted tab!
Edit 2: Accidentally saved my first edit before I finished the instructions, my bad.
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Prereqs
Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:View attachment 5574197
Model Numbers
S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
S8+ 5G: SM-X806
S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
S8 5G: SM-X706
S8 Wifi: SM-X700
CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version
Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on OEM unlocking
Turn on USB Debugging
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted
Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
When Magisk is done installing, click Open
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open Magisk
In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
Click Lets Go ->. After a few moments and it should give you a screen like this:View attachment 5574199
Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware
On your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and turn the tablet off
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Click volume up briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt.
Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
Odin should now look like this:View attachment 5574201
Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.
Step 4 - Verify and finalize
Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.
Edit - Thanks OP, but I don't think of this as a better guide. I just took really careful notes of what I was doing, so that I'd be able to reproduce it in 6 months when my brain had completely forgotten all the buttons!
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Excellent guide. I just had my OOBI this morning & I forgot about having to change the date to an earlier one, check for a software update, etc before being able to see OEM unlock in developer settings. But that's a one & done.
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Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
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To download magisk modules use this app; https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager
To hide root you can try this:
1. Magisk -> Settings -> Hide the Magisk app (It will get a new random package name so other apps won't see that it's actually Magisk and additionally you can choose a new name for the app as well.)
2. Open the newly created magisk app, install extra files when prompted and tab will reboot automatically.
3. Flash MagiskHide Props Config https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/MagiskHidePropsConf/releases
4. Reboot
5. Flash Universal Safetynet Fix https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases
6. Reboot
7. Add any app you want to hide root from to DenyList: Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Netflix, banking apps etc.
8. Enforce DenyList MUST stay turned off!
9. Flash Shamiko module to hide root properly.
Releases · LSPosed/LSPosed.github.io
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github.com
10. Reboot
After checking Frija, found that an update was available fro my SM-X906B EUX, Just updated to X906BXXU1AVCD/X906BOXM1AVCD/X906BXXU1AVCD using step 3 of the guide without issue (root and data kept).
Is there a way to be notify when an update is out ? Or do i have to manually check every month?
Do we have changelog or something similar?
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After checking Frija, found that an update was available fro my SM-X906B EUX, Just updated to X906BXXU1AVCD/X906BOXM1AVCD/X906BXXU1AVCD using step 3 of the guide without issue (root and data kept).
Is there a way to be notify when an update is out ? Or do i have to manually check every month?
Do we have changelog or something similar?
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Someone else had given the link to this site (for your model) https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X906B.
No automatic notifications, but I use a Windows program that checks sites for updates (https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X900 for my model, which won't arrive for another 12 days).
Might also be able to use https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Somewhere on this site might occasionally be generic changelogs https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-february-2022-security-update-released/#
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Introduction Samsung is making no secret of the fact that it wants to offer the best Android tablet on the market. ...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+
Introduction Prior to the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the
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Quick question. If another software update were to come out, could I update it and still have magisk and root access afterwards? My Tab S8+ says its device status is official, and it doesn't tell me that my device is rooted when I connect to the server to check for updates. So, if I updated this way, would that remove the whole patching the AP file with magisk and flashing it with Odin thing? It'd be awesome to have the latest updates and such while maintaining root access.
To keep root and your data while updating, follow the step 3 of the guide in post #1( it requires that you look manually for updates).
I wouldn't advise to update via OTA while rooted. I don't even think you'll get the prompts.
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To keep root and your data while updating, follow the step 3 of the guide in post #1( it requires that you look manually for updates).
I wouldn't advise to update via OTA while rooted. I don't even think you'll get the prompts.
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That's odd because I got the prompt to update on my rooted Tab S7+ (it also says the device status is official) when the OneUI 4.1 update came out for it. I haven't tested to see if that would change anything, but since the S7+ has TWRP, I can just restore a backup Incase something doesn't turn out well.
Hi all. I purchased a SM-X900 from the Samsung website(UK). I am having a serious problem with getting the OEM unlocking option to display in the developer options menu. I have tried the known workarounds (change date/disable automatic updates, etc) but had no success. Does anyone have any other methods/ideas? I previously had the tab s7+ and had no problems with this.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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Hi all. I purchased a SM-X900 from the Samsung website(UK). I am having a serious problem with getting the OEM unlocking option to display in the developer options menu. I have tried the known workarounds (change date/disable automatic updates, etc) but had no success. Does anyone have any other methods/ideas? I previously had the tab s7+ and had no problems with this.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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I've had some issues where after enabling OEM Unlocking and going through the process, after Unlocking and resetting, the option disappears, but OEM is still unlocked. Not sure what causes this, but after rebooting for some root-required things and checking again, the option was there and changeable. I actually went throught the normal initialization process on my Tab S7+ and Tab S8+ (wifi, clock, samsung account, etc) and never had any issues. Maybe try either factory resetting again or flashing latest stock firmware (you can flash official firmware even if oem is locked). YMMV though. This specific issue of the option not showing up at all never happened for me, so I'm not sure how much help my suggestions will be.
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I've had some issues where after enabling OEM Unlocking and going through the process, after Unlocking and resetting, the option disappears, but OEM is still unlocked. Not sure what causes this, but after rebooting for some root-required things and checking again, the option was there and changeable. I actually went throught the normal initialization process on my Tab S7+ and Tab S8+ (wifi, clock, samsung account, etc) and never had any issues. Maybe try either factory resetting again or flashing latest stock firmware (you can flash official firmware even if oem is locked). YMMV though. This specific issue of the option not showing up at all never happened for me, so I'm not sure how much help my suggestions will be.
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Thanks, in my case, I have not seen this OEM option at all, since I received the device. I have not been able to root it.
brunosilvauk said:
Thanks, in my case, I have not seen this OEM option at all, since I received the device. I have not been able to root it.
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Well, something I can recommend is downloading the latest firmware update for your specific device (use either frija or samfw), going into download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while connecting the device to a PC, and flashing it with Odin, or you can update officially since your device hasn't been rooted yet. Maybe the current version you're on is affecting it somehow? No clue man. This issue is brand new to me.
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Well, something I can recommend is downloading the latest firmware update for your specific device (use either frija or samfw), going into download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while connecting the device to a PC, and flashing it with Odin, or you can update officially since your device hasn't been rooted yet. Maybe the current version you're on is affecting it somehow? No clue man. This issue is brand new to me.
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No joy, have no idea how to fix this. Thank you for your input anyway! Maybe someone else has any other ideas?
Hi everyone
I got my new BYD car
I dont have AA or AC and i try to install APK
I stack at passions the i copy APK files from USB to Multimedia
But i cant install them
I get a message like "For your driving safety and system stability, please do not install third party apps"
Any idea ?
Amir
BYD the Chinese car? Where r u from?
Yes, BYD is Chinese car
Someone, any idea ?
I too am interested in any developments on this front.
Hi, can this help you youtube
As of now, this is where we're up to:
1. we can now enable and use USB ADB to sideload apps
2. we can now re-enable Wireless ADB via sideloading a an wireless ADB enabling package
3. we can now replace the system Package Manager with an alternate unrestricted Package Manager
4. we can now install apps via native (or alternate) file manager using alternate-unrestricted Package Manager
Are people aware of this? or are instructions of this yet to be published on XDA?
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As of now, this is where we're up to:
1. we can now enable and use USB ADB to sideload apps
2. we can now re-enable Wireless ADB via sideloading a an wireless ADB enabling package
3. we can now replace the system Package Manager with an alternate unrestricted Package Manager
4. we can now install apps via native (or alternate) file manager using alternate-unrestricted Package Manager
Are people aware of this? or are instructions of this yet to be published on XDA?
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I can't find that infor online, can you please instruct us, I would be very greatfull
@insinc
Is this possible with every Android OEM head unit, like GM Mylink?
Thank you.
Bro, you need to open the box under the console on the passenger side. and you will see Android head just like SOFO888 said.
then you need to remove the thick black sticker and you will see a micro USB slot. with that slot, you can adb sideload apk. that is.
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)Inside that folder copy the apks you want to installConnect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.You will see the screen to set a passwordEnter the password 20211231
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)Inside that folder copy the apks you want to installConnect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.You will see the screen to set a passwordEnter the password 20211231
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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Good stuff bro, I'll test this weekend and will feedback here.
works in Thailand
SOFO888 said:
@insinc
Is this possible with every Android OEM head unit, like GM Mylink?
Thank you.
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I do it on my GM head unit stock and install apks
Great to here that it is working on GM head units. Did you make it to install Google Maps?
Works like a charm for me in Japan too!! BUT the screen has dimmed alot even on full brightness, when on dash cam no problem but everything else is dimmed a lot now, anyone got any ideas?
@jollyboy1995
Can you PM me some pics of apps and how you did it? Thanks.
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@jollyboy1995
Can you PM me some pics of apps and how you did it? Thanks.
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Harmon os -Gwm Haval -Range Rover -jaguar
Hey everyone just seeing if anyone could help currently have a stock unit which runs android 8.1 just looking for tips and tricks to make better experience Only website I have found so far is this for these headunits I have already installed...
forum.xda-developers.com
insinc said:
From a friend:
How to install applications on locked yuan/atto3On a USB drive (formatted in FAT32) create a folder called "third party apps" (WITHOUT the quotes)Inside that folder copy the apks you want to installConnect the USB drive to the USB data port of the car.You will see the screen to set a passwordEnter the password 20211231
No need to sideload via ADB anymore.
Although I haven't tested this, you might be able to
1. install the unrestricted BYD package manager here: https://workupload.com/file/EgYhyaba92E
2. install app manager via here: https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager/releases
3. install Aurora OSS here: https://auroraoss.com/
4. install wireless adb switch from here: https://workupload.com/file/RsgTzvRKe6S
5. enable wireless adb via developer menu: Settings > tap on "restore" several times to show menu
6. launch app manager and grant permissions to aurora OSS to install packages
7. use Aurora OSS to install firefox and other non-google-drm apps
8. use firefox to install gbox and gbox apps via: www.gboxlab.com
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this worked for me on byd atto 3 after softwer update. TNX
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Works like a charm for me in Japan too!! BUT the screen has dimmed alot even on full brightness, when on dash cam no problem but everything else is dimmed a lot now, anyone got any ideas?
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yeah, your headlights are on. so the screen will only go to "night time" brightness. Day time brightness is so bright at night it's a safety hazard! Because during the day, the screen has to be bright enough it can beat the SUN!
so check if your headlights are set to "on" and change it to "auto" or "off" to get the android screen brighter.