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how to install a stock international firmware on a Korean N950N 256GB

Hey
I have been searching for a clear answer but couldn't find any.
I am looking for guides and information about how I could possibly install a fresh, stock, "vanilla" version on my Note 8 N950N.
mine is the korean 256GB variant. I can't replace it and i wanted to get the 256GB variant anyway.
but some bloatware and also a few minor annoying "bugs" that are in the korean software is really disturbing me. it gets all confused because i am not really in/from korea. i get plenty of korean marketing **** and more...
I would like to have an international version. have it work seamlessly with my local networks, and also when i go abroad (i will be going to the USA in april).
Preferably i would like to get the Stock version, without rooting anything.
but if i have no choice i would install a custom rom which is the "cleanest" and the one most similar to stock.
please, can anyone write down clearly what are the steps I should do. I would be really thankful.
By the way, if it matters, I live in israel (if need to install a software or modem which are compatible.)
please, help!
thank you very much
Alon

root it and youll be happy you never got an F

bober10113 said:
root it and youll be happy you never got an F
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thanks for the reply. could you please explain why will rooting help me? will it allow me to install a clean stock version without the Korean bloatware?

alonmore28 said:
thanks for the reply. could you please explain why will rooting help me? will it allow me to install a clean stock version without the Korean bloatware?
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Because you can't install F fw on a N without rooting, odin will not let you.
If you don't care about Samsung Pay or Secure Folder, twrp/root & install any custom F based rom you want. Or with root you can remove all the bloatware from your stock fw that you want. Or you can install Weta Rom base only. Weta Rom has the mod installer seperate so if you just want a stock unbloated rom Weta base would be a good choice. Weta is by far my favorite ROM so far & is what I have been running....with the Weta mod though.

shouren04 said:
Because you can't install F fw on a N without rooting, odin will not let you.
If you don't care about Samsung Pay or Secure Folder, twrp/root & install any custom F based rom you want. Or with root you can remove all the bloatware from your stock fw that you want. Or you can install Weta Rom base only. Weta Rom has the mod installer seperate so if you just want a stock unbloated rom Weta base would be a good choice. Weta is by far my favorite ROM so far & is what I have been running....with the Weta mod though.
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Thank you,
I actually don't mind about Samsung Pay. it's not being used in Israel anyway, and what is Secure Folder? i didn't know about it also anyway so i guess it wouldnt bother me.
So what is the process step by step?
1. Root phone.
2. then?
is it possible to root the phone and then install a stock firmware of an F variant? i am not interested in having a custom rom anyway...

alonmore28 said:
Thank you,
I actually don't mind about Samsung Pay. it's not being used in Israel anyway, and what is Secure Folder? i didn't know about it also anyway so i guess it wouldnt bother me.
So what is the process step by step?
1. Root phone.
2. then?
is it possible to root the phone and then install a stock firmware of an F variant? i am not interested in having a custom rom anyway...
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do this:
1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/unofficial-twrp-3-2-1-0-greatlte-t3722198
2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-weta-1-0-t3698465
3
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ility-flashable-csc-selection-v1-0-0-t3711226

Thank you
I will read further on those links.
a question. Is it possible to install TWRP, then change CSC and then flash a stock ROM of the N950F variant? or will the device react badly for it?
thank you.
bober10113 said:
do this:
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/unofficial-twrp-3-2-1-0-greatlte-t3722198
2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-weta-1-0-t3698465
3
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ility-flashable-csc-selection-v1-0-0-t3711226
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you can flash a stockish F rom if it is in zip install format for twrp. you cannot flash a stock F firmware in odin to a N device

okay... thanks
do you know where (if even possible) i could get such a file?
bober10113 said:
you can flash a stockish F rom if it is in zip install format for twrp. you cannot flash a stock firmware in odin
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alonmore28 said:
okay... thanks
do you know where (if even possible) i could get such a file?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga.../test-u3bra8-devbase-v4-6-encryption-t3746309
as close to a stock rim that you will ever find.

bober10113 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga.../test-u3bra8-devbase-v4-6-encryption-t3746309
as close to a stock rim that you will ever find.
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Hey man, I tried doing exactly this on my 256GB SM-N950N with @_alexndr's DevBase ROM for the SM-N950F as you linked to above. Skipped the model check, however, I keep getting an error message during the installation process. @_alexndr stated, here in that his DevBase thread, that flashing the SM-N950F ROM on the SM-N950N isn't that straight forward due to different system partition size.
Please would you happen to know of the proper procedure to resizing my SM-N950N partitions so that I can flash the latest SM-N950F Oreo (don't like Android pie) DevBase ROM on it? Thanks in advance.

MrElectrifyer said:
Hey man, I tried doing exactly this on my 256GB SM-N950N with @_alexndr's DevBase ROM for the SM-N950F as you linked to above. Skipped the model check, however, I keep getting an error message during the installation process. @_alexndr stated, here in that his DevBase thread, that flashing the SM-N950F ROM on the SM-N950N isn't that straight forward due to different system partition size.
Please would you happen to know of the proper procedure to resizing my SM-N950N partitions so that I can flash the latest SM-N950F Oreo (don't like Android pie) DevBase ROM on it? Thanks in advance.
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well acctualy hasint he released a proper n960n release?
here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75483936&postcount=2
oreo and pie build for n960n in the second part of post 2

Thanks for the prompt response.
bober10113 said:
well acctualy hasint he released a proper n960n release?
here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75483936&postcount=2
oreo and pie build for n960n in the second part of post 2
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No, that's still Korean. I'm looking to install the unlocked and unbranded UK CSC on my SM-N950N. However, doing that breaks Bixby and other region-locked Samsung services as they detect my model number isn't in the region. So, I figured installing the SM-N950F ROM would resolve the region locking issue. Similar to how Tkkg1994's Iron Man ROM did it.

MrElectrifyer said:
Thanks for the prompt response.
No, that's still Korean. I'm looking to install the unlocked and unbranded UK CSC on my SM-N950N. However, doing that breaks Bixby and other region-locked Samsung services as they detect my model number isn't in the region. So, I figured installing the SM-N950F ROM would resolve the region locking issue. Similar to how Tkkg1994's Iron Man ROM did it.
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oh i get it.
humm and ironman dosent work?
btw the system partition is smaller and you cannot change it.(responding to your initial question)

bober10113 said:
oh i get it.
humm and ironman dosent work?
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Iron man ROM stopped getting updates/troubleshooting a while back, before my Note 8 was even 1 year old.
bober10113 said:
btw the system partition is smaller and you cannot change it.(responding to your initial question)
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Oh, then how did the Iron Man ROM work then?

MrElectrifyer said:
Iron man ROM stopped getting updates/troubleshooting a while back, before my Note 8 was even 1 year old.
Oh, then how did the Iron Man ROM work then?
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i believe by debloating a bit, the total amount of data written to the system partition was reduced to accommodate the N devices. or by pure fluke, maybe dev never intended to reduce data just for the N but just by removing some knox stuff and other unneeded stuff when rooted.

MrElectrifyer said:
Thanks for the prompt response.
No, that's still Korean. I'm looking to install the unlocked and unbranded UK CSC on my SM-N950N. However, doing that breaks Bixby and other region-locked Samsung services as they detect my model number isn't in the region. So, I figured installing the SM-N950F ROM would resolve the region locking issue. Similar to how Tkkg1994's Iron Man ROM did it.
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Bixby settings are in the CSC config - unrelated to model.

Kalm_Traveler said:
Bixby settings are in the CSC config - unrelated to model.
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But if I change the CSC to the UK unlocked and unbranded, Bixby starts saying "Ok, I canceled it" to every single 1 of my commands.
Whereas with the Iron Man ROM, which virtually changed my device model number to SM-N950F, and the same UK CSC, everything worked fine. Unfortunately, it's development came to an end long before my Note 8 was even 1 years old.

MrElectrifyer said:
But if I change the CSC to the UK unlocked and unbranded, Bixby starts saying "Ok, I canceled it" to every single 1 of my commands.
Whereas with the Iron Man ROM, which virtually changed my device model number to SM-N950F, and the same UK CSC, everything worked fine. Unfortunately, it's development came to an end long before my Note 8 was even 1 years old.
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So you're applying the same CSC patch to both ROMs? Or you mean that a CSC with the same name in Iron Man ROM and in a separate CSC zip behave differently?
My phone is running stock N950N base, with my USA T-mobile CSC patch and Bixby works correctly for a USA Tmobile phone because all its settings are in the CSC config files.

Thanks for the prompt response.
Kalm_Traveler said:
My phone is running stock N950N base, with my USA T-mobile CSC patch and Bixby works correctly for a USA Tmobile phone because all its settings are in the CSC config files.
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Hmm, very interesting.
Kalm_Traveler said:
So you're applying the same CSC patch to both ROMs? Or you mean that a CSC with the same name in Iron Man ROM and in a separate CSC zip behave differently?
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I used Tkkg1994's CSC changer ZIP file in both cases. How did you go about doing your CSC change? If I can simply change to UK unlocked and unbranded CSC while keeping Bixby and every other Samsung service working as normal, I'll be fine with that.

Tester for N9500 HK custom ROM

Any one want to be tester for custom ROM for N9500 (HongKong) inbox me.

I inboxed you Sir Ketan

Hello!
I would like to ask dr.ketan about their kind and good new, about a posible custom rom for the n9500-HK and about vaichrome reply and if the beta test may be in process.
This could be a great news for the Note 8 n9500 owners.
Thanks and best regards.

I am ready

That's great news. I will look forward to your work. My biggest problem as someone using the N9500 ​​is that the VoLTE and LTE-A (4G +) features are disabled. Also the CSC code can not be changed and this is a big problem. Please help us as soon as possible. Thank you from now.

dr.ketan said:
Any one want to be tester for custom ROM for N9500 (HongKong) inbox me.
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Ah I can't send special message to you.
Dr. We speak from Turkish forum and so many people have N9500. Cuz many vendors only sell N9500.We are waiting your custom rom.
We want use wi-fi call and volte and etc. Who want to limit.

progress ?
hi everyone and Dr.Ketan
is there any progress about custom rom for n9500 ?
and can we root this device easily ? i cant find a way for oreo.
thanks...

ertankrc said:
hi everyone and Dr.Ketan
is there any progress about custom rom for n9500 ?
and can we root this device easily ? i cant find a way for oreo.
thanks...
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I don't know if dr ketan is still doing this. But yes the oreo have root and some roms that uses chinese language. Norma rom and oreturca rom is doing ok.

vaichrome said:
I don't know if dr ketan is still doing this. But yes the oreo have root and some roms that uses chinese language. Norma rom and oreturca rom is doing ok.
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can you tell me how to root oreo and roms' links ? i cant find good tutorials.thanks

ertankrc said:
can you tell me how to root oreo and roms' links ? i cant find good tutorials.thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-n9500-unlocking-bl-twrp-t3696103
here is the thread. there are tutorial from nougat and oreo. and also working roms.

I'm Ready

Hello Dr. We are still waiting

SM-N9500 ready for test
Hasoman said:
Hello Dr. We are still waiting
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We are still waiting

Note 8 SM-N9500
dr.ketan said:
Any one want to be tester for custom ROM for N9500 (HongKong) inbox me.
Hi Ketan,
I have a Note 8 device and Model No. - SM-N9500.
I have stock ROM and details are:
Current Version: N9500ZHS4CRH1
Android - 8.0.0
Samsung Experience version - 9.0
I want to Root my phone and hide it so that i can use applications which doesn't work with rooted phone.
Can you help me to root my phone by following some easy steps ?
Can you help me with a Alpha version Custom ROM (of Note 9 for Note 8 SM-N9500) ?
Thanks in advance !!!! Open to any suggestion !!!!
Regards,
Mandar
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mandarmalekar said:
dr.ketan said:
Any one want to be tester for custom ROM for N9500 (HongKong) inbox me.
Hi Ketan,
I have a Note 8 device and Model No. - SM-N9500.
I have stock ROM and details are:
Current Version: N9500ZHS4CRH1
Android - 8.0.0
Samsung Experience version - 9.0
I want to Root my phone and hide it so that i can use applications which doesn't work with rooted phone.
Can you help me to root my phone by following some easy steps ?
Can you help me with a Alpha version Custom ROM (of Note 9 for Note 8 SM-N9500) ?
Thanks in advance !!!! Open to any suggestion !!!!
Regards,
Mandar
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I heard if you have the HK version then you must Odin flash the CHN bootloader. Download the CHN software and use Odin to flash only the BL. Then you can unlock the bootloader and flash TWRP. There is a thread that explains all that. Just search.
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Ready to be a tester SM-N9500-have root and TWRP-want to enable VOLTE
dr.ketan said:
Any one want to be tester for custom ROM for N9500 (HongKong) inbox me.
Hi Ketan,
Nice to hear that you are looking for a tester who can test on SM-N9500. I have flashed many firmwares and custom roms as well for my SM-N9500 and i have root and TWRP also. But i am not able to get VOLTE. i tried many roms and tried working with IMS settings as well. but no luck. i am able to enable VOLTE but calls not working. even after enabling VOLTE i am getting only LTE option in the notification bar.
Please help!!!
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Hi Ketan,
Nice to hear that you are looking for a tester who can test on SM-N9500. I have flashed many firmwares and custom roms as well for my SM-N9500 and i have root and TWRP also. But i am not able to get VOLTE. i tried many roms and tried working with IMS settings as well. but no luck. i am able to enable VOLTE but calls not working. even after enabling VOLTE i am getting only LTE option in the notification bar.
Please help!!!

Sorry, because of lacking of time, this project abandoned.
Closing the thread.

n960n flashing

hi guys i am having a problem right now. my first note 9 was a n9600 snapdragon hk variant it was replaced by the vendor due to factory defect and was replace by a n960n single sim 512gb special edition model. my question is, is it possible to flash this with other official firmware to remove bloatwares from KTc to let say other exynos model? thank you in advance.

n3o_3g said:
hi guys i am having a problem right now. my first note 9 was a n9600 snapdragon hk variant it was replaced by the vendor due to factory defect and was replace by a n960n single sim 512gb special edition model. my question is, is it possible to flash this with other official firmware to remove bloatwares from KTc to let say other exynos model? thank you in advance.
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nope.( maybe with adb commands you can manualy disable/delete packages)https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access
if you root then you can do what ever but if not, then you are stuck. all 4 firmwares/carriers available for the n960n have bloat.And no you cant flash with odin an n960f stock firmware.

thanks @bober10113. sorry im kinda new in this things. another question. is it possible to change those language i see in samsung members and and other samsung apps? because right now all i see is korean language. is there anyway to change this to english/local language?

n3o_3g said:
thanks @bober10113. sorry im kinda new in this things. another question. is it possible to change those language i see in samsung members and and other samsung apps? because right now all i see is korean language. is there anyway to change this to english/local language?
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that would again be because of the csc installed.( one of the big 4 korean carriers. again if rooted wouldint be an issue to switch.

thank you again @bober10113 for giving me a clear picture. another question. is it possible to flash other n960n official firmware? right now i have a korean version of it. is it possible to flash it with n960n english?

n3o_3g said:
thank you again @bober10113 for giving me a clear picture. another question. is it possible to flash other n960n official firmware? right now i have a korean version of it. is it possible to flash it with n960n english?
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well i am not sure if for example LG+ ( LUC ) would have more 'english' menus but you can try.... yeah LG has a carrier and they sell Samsung phones! my note 8 was a N950N LUC and on the box there was an LG+ logo !
past 2 phones have been Korean models that i specifically bought and have not had any issues or defects. I always root and it has been quite easy because it has the OEM unlock option right away, no need to wait 7 days.
also since i dont need knox or samsung pay, root is the way to go for me. so much fun i wouldint live without rooting.

i guess root is the way. i dont need knox and samsung pay either because its not usable in our country and no merchant here supports it. thanks @bober10113. and last can you put me in the direction of the guide to root my phone? again thank you so much.

n3o_3g said:
i guess root is the way. i dont need knox and samsung pay either because its not usable in our country and no merchant here supports it. thanks @bober10113. and last can you put me in the direction of the guide to root my phone? again thank you so much.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/recovery-twrp-galaxy-note-9-exynos-t3833933
you might to read through the thread. especially the last 10 posts or so.

hi again @bober10113. i have read the link you gave me. now my question is if i install twrp then install magisk will i be able to install local firmwares like n960f? and will this still trip knox? even though its a official firmware? thanks.

n3o_3g said:
hi again @bober10113. i have read the link you gave me. now my question is if i install twrp then install magisk will i be able to install local firmwares like n960f? and will this still trip knox? even though its a official firmware? thanks.
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once twrp is installed all bets are off. knox will be tripped.
but this will allow you to install magisk disable or delete bloat.
if this is not enough then you will be able to download a new rom.
a rom is a custom firmware. so you could get a rom that has everything you are looking for. usualy all roms for exynos and for N960F/ds. they will also contain full english locale.
have a look in this thread and see which Rom suits you better:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development

bober10113 said:
once twrp is installed all bets are off. knox will be tripped.
but this will allow you to install magisk disable or delete bloat.
if this is not enough then you will be able to download a new rom.
a rom is a custom firmware. so you could get a rom that has everything you are looking for. usualy all roms for exynos and for N960F/ds. they will also contain full english locale.
have a look in this thread and see which Rom suits you better:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development
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if i install twrp is it possible to install one of the roms you posted without rooting? i believed some of them have root within the rom.

n3o_3g said:
if i install twrp is it possible to install one of the roms you posted without rooting? i believed some of them have root within the rom.
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once twrp is installed, fone is considered as being modified. so might aswell take advantage of root.
And if i remember correctly to be able to boot into system, right now on the note 9 you need magisk to be flashed in twrp recovery.
so there issint really a way around it for now.( others can confirm or correct me on this).
alexander rom might be the exception though. read thread and post questions there if need be concerning a rootless install.
but magisk su has an 'su hide' feature where it will hide the system modification and root status from certain apps. you can even hide magisk from specific apps too. so if you need to install specific software that only runs in stock unmodified systems, it may very well work if these features are enabled correctly.

thank you ver much @bober10113. will check those threads. and go on with twrp magisk custom rom combo.

Which root method do I use

I have a Tmobile Note 8 with Android 9, it has baseband N950USQS8DTJ1. Which root can I use that will work with the above. It's been a while I rooted a phone and with so many videos and sites I'm confused. Thank you!

soulja4187 said:
I have a Tmobile Note 8 with Android 9, it has baseband N950USQS8DTJ1. Which root can I use that will work with the above. It's been a while I rooted a phone and with so many videos and sites I'm confused. Thank you!
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Read this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-t4060707
Root is only available on android nougat nothing else. (Not PIE or Not Oreo). The above makes it possible to put on rooted nougat with later bootloaders versions.
Make sure to read the first post very carefully!
It doesn't UNLOCKED the bootloader so no TWRP or custom kernels.

BluePhnx said:
Read this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-t4060707
Root is only available on android nougat nothing else. (Not PIE or Not Oreo). The above makes it possible to put on rooted nougat with later bootloaders versions.
Make sure to read the first post very carefully!
It doesn't UNLOCKED the bootloader so no TWRP or custom kernels.
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What I'm looking to do is hack android auto so I can use carstream and AAmirror I think that's what its called.

How to root S20 FE 5G Android 11 snapdragon One UI 3.0 SM-G781B/DS [Solved]

Hey!
So recently i've been searching how to root my device which is S20 FE 5G Android 11 snapdragon One UI 3.0 SM-G781B/DS
I haven't found any tutorials on how to unlock the bootloader or rooting it with my exact same one ui and android version
Could someone link me the sources/articles/videos to them as I haven't rooted a device for a long time now, and I dont want to brick my phone
Thank you in advanced

EDllT said:
Hey!
So recently i've been searching how to root my device which is S20 FE 5G Android 11 snapdragon One UI 3.0 SM-G781B/DS
I haven't found any tutorials on how to unlock the bootloader or rooting it with my exact same one ui and android version
Could someone link me the sources/articles/videos to them as I haven't rooted a device for a long time now, and I dont want to brick my phone
Thank you in advanced
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How To Root Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F) & Install Magisk - NaldoTech
Follow the guide below to root your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and install Magisk Manager. The developer behind Magisk, topjohnwu, released a Magisk
www.naldotech.com
The instructions apply to the FE 5G

bininga59 said:
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F) & Install Magisk - NaldoTech
Follow the guide below to root your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and install Magisk Manager. The developer behind Magisk, topjohnwu, released a Magisk
www.naldotech.com
The instructions apply to the FE 5G
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Just to confirm the link you've sent me says "(SM-G780F)" but my model is "SM-G781B/DS" you're aware of that right?

EDllT said:
Just to confirm the link you've sent me says "(SM-G780F)" but my model is "SM-G781B/DS" you're aware of that right?
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The principle is always the same. I also have a G781B and have done it that way too.

bininga59 said:
The principle is always the same. I also have a G781B and have done it that way too.
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Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?

EDllT said:
Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
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Look here:
[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and...
forum.xda-developers.com

EDllT said:
Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
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I just wanted to ask if the fingerprint lock works after rooting? Since it is powered by knox and from what I've read, rooting trips knox and all its services. Please guide.

fingerprint working fine here, rooted with TWRP!

3mel said:
fingerprint working fine here, rooted with TWRP!
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same.

b1k3rdude said:
same.
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iamsiddharthmall said:
I just wanted to ask if the fingerprint lock works after rooting? Since it is powered by knox and from what I've read, rooting trips knox and all its services. Please guide.
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Works flawlessly

bininga59 said:
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780F) & Install Magisk - NaldoTech
Follow the guide below to root your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and install Magisk Manager. The developer behind Magisk, topjohnwu, released a Magisk
www.naldotech.com
The instructions apply to the FE 5G
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Hi, i checked those instructions and for unlocking the bootloader, it appears not to be an option for those of us with G781W (Canada version). Am I out of luck for now? Device shipped with latest firmware.

EDllT said:
Hey so, tyvm my phone has been rooted successfully.
After I've rooted my phone I searched a method to flash twrp but I couldn't find any in their official site https://twrp.me/Devices, is there a twrp for this model?
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Hii,I'm using the indian S20 FE 5g(SD 865).So basically i should unlock boot loader,boot to system and connect to internet and verify oem unlock greyed out.Then patch boot.img and flash it through odin.That's it? no need to flash any other files like patched vb meta etc? waiting for your reply,thanks!

kogkita said:
Hii,I'm using the indian S20 FE 5g(SD 865).So basically i should unlock boot loader,boot to system and connect to internet and verify oem unlock greyed out.Then patch boot.img and flash it through odin.That's it? no need to flash any other files like patched vb meta etc? waiting for your reply,thanks!
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tried this,gave bootloop ,had to flash stock

kogkita said:
tried this,gave bootloop ,had to flash stock
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follow a guide on the process, there's a format of the data partition involved for bootloader unlock, for magisk and for internal memory encryption removal.
if you want root without TWRP follow this guide https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
if you want root AND TWRP visit the kernels recoveries and roms section, see afaneh92's TWRP thread for snap dragon.
read and read again until you've got a rough idea what you need to do. make sure you've got everything you'll need before you start.

3mel said:
fingerprint working fine here, rooted with TWRP!
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Hey bro, idk if you will read this but i really need help with rooting an S20 FE Snapdragon. I was decided to buy an S20 Plus Snapdragon, SM-G986U, I was ready for purchasing it but just days ago I noticed in many forums here that S20 Snapdragon couldn't be rooted, only Exynos based in, so as the S20 Plus couldn't be I thought S20 FE would be the same, but reading all the replies here I think I have a hope now. I want root because I play Fortnite Mobile and root allows me to unlock 90 fps on any device. I really hope you can help me, of this depends if I purchase a new phone or not lol.
I thought u could please help me in root process of S20 FE or maybe S20 Plus if it's possible.

marcelo_aeme said:
Hey bro, idk if you will read this but i really need help with rooting an S20 FE Snapdragon. I was decided to buy an S20 Plus Snapdragon, SM-G986U, I was ready for purchasing it but just days ago I noticed in many forums here that S20 Snapdragon couldn't be rooted, only Exynos based in, so as the S20 Plus couldn't be I thought S20 FE would be the same, but reading all the replies here I think I have a hope now. I want root because I play Fortnite Mobile and root allows me to unlock 90 fps on any device. I really hope you can help me, of this depends if I purchase a new phone or not lol.
I thought u could please help me in root process of S20 FE or maybe S20 Plus if it's possible.
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what country are you in ?
if you're in the US or Canada you won't be able to root now sadly. in other countries the FE with snapdragon or Exynos can both rooted
HOWEVER... if you want a 90fps refresh rate then NONE of the FE models support it, the hardware physically cannot do it. it's 60 or 120 nothing else.

Is there root for SM-G781U1/DS? It's an unlocked S20FE using Verizon.

3mel said:
what country are you in ?
if you're in the US or Canada you won't be able to root now sadly. in other countries the FE with snapdragon or Exynos can both rooted
HOWEVER... if you want a 90fps refresh rate then NONE of the FE models support it, the hardware physically cannot do it. it's 60 or 120 nothing else.
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Is there a current list of which versions can be unlocked and rooted? AT&T in the US recently added a number of international models to its whitelist.

hack.causality said:
Is there a current list of which versions can be unlocked and rooted? AT&T in the US recently added a number of international models to its whitelist.
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Samsung mostly sells snapdragon flagship phones in the US and Canada, they're only locked because Samsung does what the US carriers want. but Samsung also only usually sells the snapdragon versions of it's phones in America, Canada and Asia. people think all snapdragons can't be rooted but that's not true.
if you buy a snapdragon Samsung from outside of the US or Canada you'll be be able to root it. if you buy an FE in the states you WON'T be able to unlock it, it's all about where you buy the phone.

Jbenny007 said:
Is there root for SM-G781U1/DS? It's an unlocked S20FE using Verizon.
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sadly no.