This phone i have i bought recently.I would like help rooting this phone so i can remove stuff i don't need.
The only problem is the OEM unlock is missing from the Dev Options.I have looked for many ways to unlock this option and i am scratching my head.
It's been a while since i tried to Rooting...Would like some kinda video and guide.
Not worried about the Warranty BS i own the phone.
FYI Edit: the android version is 12 and recently updated as of yesterday.
Current update (G781U1UEU7EVE4)
the short, painful truth... you can't unlock, root or do anything with that phone other than flash stock firmware.
3mel said:
the short, painful truth... you can't unlock, root or do anything with that phone other than flash stock firmware.
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There was a solution for Android 10 oneui 2.5. I was assured by a samsung rep that a second s20 fe 5g phone I ordered would have android 10 and oneUI 2.5. I wanted a twin for the phone I'm using that is comfortably rooted. When the phone arrived it had android 12 and oneUI 4.0. I can wait for a solution.I am hoping one will eventually arrive. Has anything become available recently or should I dash my hopes of ever rooting my second?
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I've searched high and low for a root for my new galaxy note 3. I've seen somethings say the las vegas one or whatever but it couldn't be done on 4.4.2 kitkat. I've seen something about kingo. Which is the best method to root and unlock my boot loader so that i can flash roms.
Samsung galaxy note 3
Android version 4.4.2 kitkat
model- SM-n900a
Thank you in advance for your help! :good::laugh:
No rooting yet and there hasn't been unlocked bootloaders on the AT&T Note 3 yet.
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really???? bummer
A root method for 4.4.2 will be found eventually, so try to tough it out until its found. Not having root sucks, but it will hopefully come soon. An unlocked bootloader will most likely never happen unless someone holds the CEO of AT&T hostage (any volunteers?), so no custom kernels or AOSP for us unless someone gets Loki working.
Face_Plant said:
A root method for 4.4.2 will be found eventually, so try to tough it out until its found. Not having root sucks, but it will hopefully come soon. An unlocked bootloader will most likely never happen unless someone holds the CEO of AT&T hostage (any volunteers?), so no custom kernels or AOSP for us unless someone gets Loki working.
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I'm glad your that positive that a root method for 4.4.2 will be found, however (not to be a negative nelly) KK has some security features that Google has added, that would make it even harder to achieve root. That, with the added AT&T "updated" locked bootloader, would make it almost impossible to obtain root. Then, adding salt to the wound, the new S5 has just been released, so every DEV that's worth their salt would want to hop on the new tech bandwagon and tackle something new.
I personally don't care about root. I never rooted my Note 3 until the OTA update, which kept getting stuck at 27%. I followed the instructions to obtain root, installed the OTA update, but FORGOT TO UNROOT my phone!!! That stupid SU app is in the way, and I can't uninstall it! When it comes time for me to upgrade my Note3 to a Note4, anyone can simply look in my app draw and see SU app. Even ISIS wont work because it thinks my phone is rooted. I want to simply root my phone, delete that SU app, and un-root. It's that simple. If I can do this using ADB, i'll try it in a heartbeat.
awe that sucks..hopefully someone comes up with some thing soon. Thanks for your replies. When they do come up with a root method would we still be able to flash roms being that our bootloader is locked?
dunn816 said:
I've searched high and low for a root for my new galaxy note 3. I've seen somethings say the las vegas one or whatever but it couldn't be done on 4.4.2 kitkat. I've seen something about kingo. Which is the best method to root and unlock my boot loader so that i can flash roms.
Samsung galaxy note 3
Android version 4.4.2 kitkat
model- SM-n900a
Thank you in advance for your help! :good::laugh:
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At this time there is no way to root KitKat, period, either with De La Vega, or Kingo. In addition, the bootloaders are totally locked down. There currently is a petition here, to see if we can get AT&T to unlock them
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dunn816 said:
awe that sucks..hopefully someone comes up with some thing soon. Thanks for your replies. When they do come up with a root method would we still be able to flash roms being that our bootloader is locked?
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Search through the forum, there is a way to flash custom ROMS, just not in the typical way
lawalty said:
I'm glad your that positive that a root method for 4.4.2 will be found, however (not to be a negative nelly) KK has some security features that Google has added, that would make it even harder to achieve root. That, with the added AT&T "updated" locked bootloader, would make it almost impossible to obtain root. Then, adding salt to the wound, the new S5 has just been released, so every DEV that's worth their salt would want to hop on the new tech bandwagon and tackle something new.
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It still doesn't hurt to look up. The S5 is locked down tight just like the Note 3 so I don't see why devs would dump the Note 3 just to work on another locked device. The Note 3 is still relatively new and pretty popular so I doubt it's going to be given up on just yet.
I've done quite a bit of digging and it seems that this variant is not supported by any root method. TWRP doesn't support it, and no one click root supports it, so I am kinda at a dead end here. Thanks for the help in advance.
EDIT: I am running on 6.0.1 by the way.
I've been searching since I got the phone at release. Everything that claims to root the g928a has been a scam/virus. Its pretty much a dead end phone for rooting. I'll be buying an unlocked phone or an iphone when my contract is up! Definitely won't be buying another samsung phone
Greetings. Does anyone know of root g928a 6.0.1?
I've got a Samsung Note 9 demo, the SM-N960XU. I work for a living as one of the people that install dummies and demos across my state. We had a run of installs when the Note 10 launched, and Samsung didn't ask for the Note 9 back.
Demo mode is fully and properly removed. Seen a few threads asking about that, or having trouble trying to flash over top of that. No problems, I've got a copy of the install and uninstall instructions. (Spoiler alert, it's really easy when you know the password.)
I've been using it as the equivalent of an iPod touch for a few months now. But it's on Android version 8, and I'd love to rock a newer version, preferably stock.
I know that there is no modem inside the device. Is it possible to just flash the device to stock ROM and not check the modem box, or will that soft brick it? I haven't flashed an Android phone since my LG Nexus 5, so I figure it might be worth asking before I try.
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I've got a Samsung Note 9 demo, the SM-N960XU. I work for a living as one of the people that install dummies and demos across my state. We had a run of installs when the Note 10 launched, and Samsung didn't ask for the Note 9 back.
Demo mode is fully and properly removed. Seen a few threads asking about that, or having trouble trying to flash over top of that. No problems, I've got a copy of the install and uninstall instructions. (Spoiler alert, it's really easy when you know the password.)
I've been using it as the equivalent of an iPod touch for a few months now. But it's on Android version 8, and I'd love to rock a newer version, preferably stock.
I know that there is no modem inside the device. Is it possible to just flash the device to stock ROM and not check the modem box, or will that soft brick it? I haven't flashed an Android phone since my LG Nexus 5, so I figure it might be worth asking before I try.
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So did you try?
That should work, theoretically...
Hey yall,
So I have a Galaxy Note 8 and of course it is SM-N950U VZW running Android Pie, and BL is N950USQS8DTJ1. Now all the crap I've dug through to research the process to root it I haven't found any way to do so. Now I'm curious as to wether it can be done considering Snapdragon wont allow the bootloader to be unlocked? Now I have read one forum that claims that we can now unlock the bootloader on Snapdragon but all i could seem to find was a bunch of bickering back and forth. Is it possible to do so now or is it just a fancy ruse? If someone can point me to the right path i would appreciate it. Please keep in mind that i am somewhat familiar with the process of rooting but I'm a better tech than I am on the software side so please be specific about your answer and forgive me for my lack of knowledge. I'm self taught over a couple years now so it's been a try and learn process. I'm also curious as to if cwm or twrp can be installed and used on it as well.
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Hey yall,
So I have a Galaxy Note 8 and of course it is SM-N950U VZW running Android Pie, and BL is N950USQS8DTJ1. Now all the crap I've dug through to research the process to root it I haven't found any way to do so. Now I'm curious as to wether it can be done considering Snapdragon wont allow the bootloader to be unlocked? Now I have read one forum that claims that we can now unlock the bootloader on Snapdragon but all i could seem to find was a bunch of bickering back and forth. Is it possible to do so now or is it just a fancy ruse? If someone can point me to the right path i would appreciate it. Please keep in mind that i am somewhat familiar with the process of rooting but I'm a better tech than I am on the software side so please be specific about your answer and forgive me for my lack of knowledge. I'm self taught over a couple years now so it's been a try and learn process. I'm also curious as to if cwm or twrp can be installed and used on it as well.
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Exact same scenario... I see some ROOT possibilities with S7 bootloader, but appears ours is S8, so is ROOT possible with this BL version?
klt316 said:
Exact same scenario... I see some ROOT possibilities with S7 bootloader, but appears ours is S8, so is ROOT possible with this BL version?
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Root Galaxy Note 8 Snapdragon using Extreme Syndicate Method (SM-N950U/U1)
A step-by-step guide on how to root Snapdragon Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U/U1) running V8 bootloader using the Extreme Syndicate root method.
www.thecustomdroid.com
Trying to use root method from Extreme Syndicate, in particular, XDA RD elliwigy, even though it says for BL S7 and I have S8. Not getting far... ODIN3 tool hangs in flash process... not sure this will work, but continuing to hack at it...
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Root Galaxy Note 8 Snapdragon using Extreme Syndicate Method (SM-N950U/U1)
A step-by-step guide on how to root Snapdragon Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U/U1) running V8 bootloader using the Extreme Syndicate root method.
www.thecustomdroid.com
Trying to use root method from Extreme Syndicate, in particular, XDA RD elliwigy, even though it says for BL S7 and I have S8. Not getting far... ODIN3 tool hangs in flash process... not sure this will work, but continuing to hack at it...
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Did successfully root Note 8 with S8 and loaded Nougat. ODIN3 wasn't working, but after reading thru the thread, I used a different cable, directly into a USB port on the PC (was on a hub), then ODIN3 worked fine. Will live with the 80% battery issue for now. May buy a OnePlus 7T evidently best (easiest?) phone to root? The Note 8 is not my primary phone and was a phone I had laying around so it'll do for now. Thanks to this forum for providing a solution albeit not ideal. Like these small victories.
Does this work for N950USQS8DTJ1?
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Does this work for N950USQS8DTJ1?
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Yes, that is the same version of mine... works but with caveats... for one, I couldn't get Life360 to work after rooting... Tried all versions, including old ones for Nougat, no worky. Some apps don't work, some are quirky, however, only affects few apps here and there. Overall, everything works just like on stock OS. And very thankful it is an available option for root. The biggest thing for me is the battery bug, max charge of 80% just doesn't cut it, doesn't last all day, so I'm forced to carry a portable charger, and it's only going to get worse over time. This alone is going to force me to get another phone, maybe a OnePlus 7T, I see those are supposedly easiest to root. But this root does work for yours (and my) version of Note 8!
Is it possible to downgrade from 13 to 12? I think the upgrade messed up my camera. Or maybe a way to reflash the camera firmware?
If the bootloader wasn't updated you can roll it back.
How can I find out if it was updated? I have a US unlocked phone. Its updated from 11 to 12 and now to 13.
See this thread, different models but the same information applies.
blackhawk said:
See this thread, different models but the same information applies.
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This is the build I'm on now:
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This is the build I'm on now:
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Hello good morning
Of course, it can be downgraded, as long as the binary number is the same... example in the image.
The bootloader version is 9 so for you to roll back that build number's 5th digit from the end needs to be the same or higher.
With stock Snapdragon's locked bootloader it's easy to get locked into an OTA upgrade you don't want if it updates the bootloader too. I have two N10+'s, one running on 9, the other 10 (can't be rolled back to 9). That's what they were loaded when bought new. They will likely remain on those versions for their service lives as they are running well. I prefer Pie though.
I could be running Android 11 or 12 but I blew them off mostly because of the scoped storage bs.
The first thing I disable is OTA updates, once bitten twice shy. Had a S4+ that got screwed up by a OTA update that couldn't be rolled back... it sucks.
Thank you guys for helping me with all of this information. I guess I have a decision to make.
I can try to rollback to Android 12 in the hopes that will fix my camera issue, or I can sit tight and hope that a future update will resolve it.
Either way, I'm beginning to regret allowing OTA updates.
I really love the hardware of this phone, especially the screen, but its not important to me to have the latest Android (security updates are important though).
I originnaly submitted the problem to Samsung through their members app and the tech who looked at it said he *thought* it was a hardware issue, but come on, what are the chances that the one camera stops working right after the update to 13 and OneUI 5? I take very good care of my phone and never drop it (certainly didn't recently, after the update), there's not a scratch on it.
I suppose its possible, but it would be an incredible coincidence...
The tech suggested I visit a service center (which for me would be a Best Buy, yikes) or call their support 800 number, but what are they going to be able to do that the tech couldn't?
I just don't know if I can trust their initial assessment - no one knows everything, and plenty of people give up on a problem and pass it off the first trouble they run into. Maybe the tech just wasn't interested in digging deeper? A quote from their answer:
"Chi request is getting timed out. Read wide camera sensor seems to be not responding to requests [...]"
I guess my question is: can a downgrade to 12 even fix the issue?
Should I wait for another update?
Or should i just heave Samsung over the side and try to install a custom ROM?
Thanks again for all your help.
You're welcome.
If the bootloader is locked you can't install a custom rom. This is the case with most newer Snapdragon's including the N10+.
The Samsung Experience center at the best buys can run advanced diagnostics so they might be able to find the issue. They can also roll it back or try a reflash of 13.
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You're welcome.
If the bootloader is locked you can't install a custom rom. This is the case with most newer Snapdragon's including the N10+.
The Samsung Experience center at the best buys can run advanced diagnostics so they might be able to find the issue. They can also roll it back or try a reflash of 13.
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Ah, ok, but do you mean that the version I have (unlocked US snapdragon) is not able to unlock the bootloader, or just that I'd need to do that first? I do have experience with custom ROMS; my old moto X4 has seen many different ROMS in it's lifetime, so I do feel comfortable unlocking the bootloader and flashing other ROMS.
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Ah, ok, but do you mean that the version I have (unlocked US snapdragon) is not able to unlock the bootloader, or just that I'd need to do that first? I do have experience with custom ROMS; my old moto X4 has seen many different ROMS in it's lifetime, so I do feel comfortable unlocking the bootloader and flashing other ROMS.
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That refers to the carrier not bootloader I think. Not sure about your specific model's bootloader.