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[Q] unable to root following the exact guide here

was trying to root my Galaxy Note following this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
but all i got is this, i 100% sure i did every steps right. driver debug etc etc
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is that because my one is a LA2 version?
just bought my phone from Hong Kong
thanks

maximilianyuen said:
was trying to root my Galaxy Note following this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
but all i got is this, i 100% sure i did every steps right. driver debug etc etc
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Why would you try to root Note with Sony Ericsson Xperia Play rooting method? You are lucky not to have bricked your phone.
Anyway, zegrush method does not work with LA+ builds.
What you want to do is visit DrKetan's Note Rooting thread, read carefully, follow the instructions, and you'll get there.

maximilianyuen said:
was trying to root my Galaxy Note following this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
but all i got is this, i 100% sure i did every steps right. driver debug etc etc
is that because my one is a LA2 version?
just bought my phone from Hong Kong
thanks
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Answer is given by yourself. chasmodo advised you correctly
LA2 is nonrootable. download guide from last link of my signature n follow it, it will lead you step by step to your destination.

maximilianyuen said:
was trying to root my Galaxy Note following this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
but all i got is this, i 100% sure i did every steps right. driver debug etc etc
is that because my one is a LA2 version?
just bought my phone from Hong Kong
thanks
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There is one simple way to root any Note rom by flashing FM Kernel at website following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342807
Enjoy,

minhsu said:
There is one simple way to root any Note rom by flashing FM Kernel at website following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342807
Enjoy,
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Can you describe here, How to flash FM kernel without having Root + CWM ?

dr.ketan said:
Can you describe here, How to flash FM kernel without having Root + CWM ?
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Yeah I'd like to know that too...

To root with FM Kernel, you need:
- FM Kernel 2.0 actually.
- Odin 1.83 on laptop or PC.
- SS USB driver installed on PC.
Then
1. Open Odin 1.83
2. Select PDA and choose FM Kernel.tar
3. Connect Note to PC.
4. Click START on Odin screen, about 20" procedure will finish.
5. Disconnect Note with PC.
6. Now you have rooted Note,
7. Continue to install Superuser 3.0 and CWM to able to use a lots of softwares and to install any firmwares or Kernels that you want.
Enjoy,

minhsu said:
To root with FM Kernel, you need:
- FM Kernel 2.0 actually.
- Odin 1.83 on laptop or PC.
- SS USB driver installed on PC.
Then
1. Open Odin 1.83
2. Select PDA and choose FM Kernel.tar
3. Connect Note to PC.
4. Click START on Odin screen, about 20" procedure will finish.
5. Disconnect Note with PC.
6. Now you have rooted Note,
7. Continue to install Superuser 3.0 and CWM to able to use a lots of softwares and to install any firmwares or Kernels that you want.
Enjoy,
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If you have updated like this, just check your binary counter.
Custom ROM/Kernel flashing with ODin, raise flash counter.
Have you read this lines? which is there on link you have mentioned
The configuration is more or less Samsung Stock (except debugging, logging and the governor). Maybe I will optimize it in the future. The CWM App from Chainfire is not included, but should work on this kernel. I suggest to first flash a CF Kernel in order to root your phone and get the CWM App. After that you can flash this kernel. I recommend the CWM Manager App for flashing activities.
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dr.ketan said:
If you have updated like this, just check your binary counter.
Custom ROM/Kernel flashing with ODin, raise flash counter.
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This is slightly off-topic, but I am new to Samsung devices -- getting my Note today or tomorrow -- and I would like to know what is this flash counter and are there some negative effects to it rising?

WereCatf said:
This is slightly off-topic, but I am new to Samsung devices -- getting my Note today or tomorrow -- and I would like to know what is this flash counter and are there some negative effects to it rising?
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Flash counter is number, that shows how many time you have flash your device with custom ROM(non samsung), it has negative effect is, when your counter is raised, you can't claim warranty.
Still there is no losing hope, if counter raised, You can reset it to zero, but that requires 'Zig' Hardware Tool.
Keep one golden rule in mind - NEVER flash any custom ROM/Kernel with PC odin.
To get Root n Update ROM, you can get guide from last link on my signature.

Along the same lines, although slightly OT:
I have gained Root access using the zegrush method. That was very painless. I did read a lot before doing it, and obviously picked the right file & approach.
I then installed CWM. That was quite painless too. I found a blog post that described it (because I was unsure what it even was) here:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
I am sure these details are here somewhere too, but there is a great deal of information here, and sometimes a lot of knowledge is assumed.
I then gritted my teeth, took my Note in my hands, and flashed the Abyss kernel. Again, I read a lot, and I selected the right file (thanks to dr.ketan once again).
So all is quite rosy, and nothing (touch wood) has gone wrong. It seems I can easily flash kernals any time I want.
My only question is, is it just as simple to flash a ROM in this way with CWM? If so, the whole process is much easier than it seemed when I started!
I do point this out because there is an awful lot of information out there. Some of it is in a 'different language' and can be intimidating. It took me ages to get around to finding CWM for example. I am a techie (C++ / Java / C# developer from way back), but it is still not easy to get started. It appears that when you take the time to learn, follow the right steps (after picking the correct set based on your circumstances) it is actually quite simple.
Many thanks to everyone making it possible, and most importantly the developers giving us these great mods for free!

dr.ketan said:
Flash counter is number, that shows how many time you have flash your device with custom ROM(non samsung), it has negative effect is, when your counter is raised, you can't claim warranty.
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Here in Finland the laws are slightly different, I don't quite think that applies here. I'll still keep that in mind!
To get Root n Update ROM, you can get guide from last link on my signature.
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Aye, I have bookmarked it

jeromepearce said:
My only question is, is it just as simple to flash a ROM in this way with CWM? If so, the whole process is much easier than it seemed when I started!
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To get Root n Update ROM, you can get guide from last link on my signature.
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OK question answered by your guide. I shall read that, and get on with it once I have stopped playing with kernels. Many thanks.

dr.ketan said:
If you have updated like this, just check your binary counter.
Custom ROM/Kernel flashing with ODin, raise flash counter.
Have you read this lines? which is there on link you have mentioned
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I knew that, but binary counter increases only one time, after that with CWM, upgading firmware easily.
For me, I had a self made Jig so I can remove yellow triangle and binary counter always returns zero.

minhsu said:
I knew that, but binary counter increases only one time, after that with CWM, upgading firmware easily.
For me, I had a self made Jig so I can remove yellow triangle and binary counter always returns zero.
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So it is better you mention such things in post.

Just want to say thanks for every helpful info
but i will wait and hold after I try out the official ICS upgrade before I and flashing anything...
coz i was hoping this can be done with just 1 click...

[GUIDE] Root without unlocking the bootloader/wiping data

!!!THIS GUIDE IS OUTDATED AND SHOULD NOT BE FOLLOWED ANYMORE!!!
Want to use root apps, but can't be bothered to lose all your data? Here's how to root without losing data.
1. Go to settings -> Security and enable 'Unknown Sources'
2. Download this apk: http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
3. Install the apk on your phone using your favorite file manager.
4. Open it, click the button, and wait for it to auto-reboot.
5. Once restarted, download SuperSU from the playstore.
6. Once installed, open it. If it asks to update, click the 'normal' option. It'll give an error. This is good.
7. Now, download an app called TWRP Manager from the playstore.
8. Open the app and go thru with the download of busybox.
9. Open the busybox you downloaded and click on Install.
10. Now go back to the TWRP App. Grant it root permission. open it and navigate to the menu option 'Install TWRP'.
11. Select the correct device (which is: hammerhead) at the top of the menu.
12. Click the install recovery button.
13. Wait for it to do its magic.
14. Now go on your browser and download this file: download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
15. Using the TWRP Manager app, go to 'Reboot Options' and reboot to recovery.
16. Once booted to TWRP, go to install, then navigate to the file you just downloaded (it's probably in the /download/ folder).
17 Swipe to install and look up at the sky.
18. Click the reboot system option once it's done.
OPTIONAL:
If you want to be able to use fastboot commands, you need to unlock the bootloader (and still retain your data).
Here's how:
1. Download an app from the play store called 'Bootunlocker for Nexus'
2. Once downloaded, open it and grant it root.
3. Hit the Unlock button, and voila, you're unlocked!
If it worked, thank this post so others can see!

Some points to bear in mind
1) do a Nandroid backup before you do anything with your new found easy root
2) put that backup somewhere off your computer
3) you still need a computer to fix things if you fubar. Do NOT do this if you don't have a computer
4) you MUST learn fastboot before doing this. Ensure you test your fastboot works. This is sometimes your only fix
5) if you refuse to read our stickies first and then fubar,, don't expect us to be all helpful and patient. If you find yourself needing help, you'd better already understand the terminology we will use in our instructions
Warning to all, noobs are going to be falling all over this and not bothering to learn sh*t. Everyone be prepared for a shed load of help threads
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

rootSU said:
Some points to bear in mind
1) do a Nandroid backup before you do anything with your new found easy root
2) put that backup somewhere off your computer
3) you still need a computer to fix things if you fubar. Do NOT do this if you don't have a computer
4) you MUST learn fastboot before doing this. Ensure you test your fastboot works. This is sometimes your only fix
5) if you refuse to read our stickies first and then fubar,, don't expect us to be all helpful and patient. If you find yourself needing help, you'd better already understand the terminology we will use in our instructions
Warning to all, noobs are going to be falling all over this and not bothering to learn sh*t. Everyone be prepared for a shed load of help threads
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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I think everyone on xda should know this... otherwise, dafuq they doing on xda?

ShadowCodeGaming said:
I think everyone on xda should know this... otherwise, dafuq they doing on xda?
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Yeah I know but you've seen them. It's the same people who use toolkits.
"you'll have to fastboot flash recovery"
"whats fastboot?"
They're here
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rootSU said:
Yeah I know but you've seen them. It's the same people who use toolkits.
"you'll have to fastboot flash recovery"
"whats fastboot?"
They're here
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Yeah, XDA has changed since I stopped making roms for the Nexus One. Boy, it's become crowded here. (And not in a good way).

ShadowCodeGaming said:
Yeah, XDA has changed since I stopped making roms for the Nexus One. Boy, it's become crowded here. (And not in a good way).
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Ahh those were the days... I was making ROMs for your sister device, the HTC desire at the same time. Even back then, the "cool my phone" brigade started to surface.
Anyway, as stated elsewhere. I've nothing against the method and at least it was you who created the guide here in this thread and put extra information in that some moron who could have created it instead would have left out. I just needed to get my cautionary points in there before anyone else posted. Now its at the top

rootSU said:
Ahh those were the days... I was making ROMs for your sister device, the HTC desire at the same time. Even back then, the "cool my phone" brigade started to surface.
Anyway, as stated elsewhere. I've nothing against the method and at least it was you who created the guide here in this thread and put extra information in that some moron who could have created it instead would have left out. I just needed to get my cautionary points in there before anyone else posted. Now its at the top
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I knew I recognized your name! I used to create personal themes based on some honeycomb theme you made... That was a long time ago..
Now I feel old.
On-topic: Kudos to you for getting the basics up at the top.

rootSU said:
Yeah I know but you've seen them. It's the same people who use toolkits.
"you'll have to fastboot flash recovery"
"whats fastboot?"
They're here
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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There are too much noobs which even dunno what their phone can do, I don't think such noobs will learn what is fastboot. :banghead:
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ShadowCodeGaming said:
I knew I recognized your name! I used to create personal themes based on some honeycomb theme you made... That was a long time ago..
Now I feel old.
On-topic: Kudos to you for getting the basics up at the top.
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Sorry for the further off topic... But yeah that was me haha. Wow that WAS ages ago!
DummyPLUG said:
There are too much noobs which even dunno what their phone can do, I don't think such noobs will learn what is fastboot. :banghead:
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True.
Anyway sorry @ShadowCodeGaming - let the thread continue

rootSU said:
Sorry for the further off topic... But yeah that was me haha. Wow that WAS ages ago!
True.
Anyway sorry @ShadowCodeGaming - let the thread continue
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I only wanted root, without the permanent twrp recovery so I
1. installed tr.apk and rooted
2. installed bootunlocker for nexus devices and unlocked the bootloader
3. adb reboot bootloader
4. fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-hammerhead.img
5. flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip

Hmmm interesting...thinking of trying this out since it contains all of what I need....this is aweesome considering I had a ****ing S4 that if you even downgrade it then u loose IMEI...

will the op method work on a locked bootloader? I mean with flashing twrp
the guys in the original towel thread are just grabbing the SuperSU apk from the 1.99 zip and running that to install SuperSU binaries... seems way simpler if you want to keep your boot loader locked

meangreenie said:
will the op method work on a locked bootloader? I mean with flashing twrp
the guys in the original towel thread are just grabbing the SuperSU apk from the 1.99 zip and running that to install SuperSU binaries... seems way simpler if you want to keep your boot loader locked
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Should do yes. I regularly flash recovery via flashify with a locked bootloader. My only worry about this is my bootloader has been relocked with the bootunlocker app so the question is whether that reflects the position that fastboot locking does and only someone testing can confirm for sure.
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rootSU said:
Should do yes. I regularly flash recovery via flashify with a locked bootloader. My only worry about this is my bootloader has been relocked with the bootunlocker app so the question is whether that reflects the position that fastboot locking does and only someone testing can confirm for sure.
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If you are asking whether locking the bootloader via Bootunlocker actually locks the bootloader in true sense? Yes, it does. If you want to unlock it via fastboot, you can do it but it will wipe everything as it's done via fastboot.
Besides that, fastboot oem device-info also returns "false" after you've locked the bootloader via bootunlocker.
I keep the bootloader locked always and unlock it whilst updating any mod or rom. I'm kinda warranty conscious as my device is covered under LG.

Will I be able to flash a custom kernel if I root using this method and flash kernel via flashify??
If I unlock using Bootunlocker for Nexus will it wipe my data??
P.S. I am on Stock 4.4.3 with locked bootloader
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CrashOverride1995 said:
Will I be able to flash a custom kernel if I root using this method and flash kernel via flashify??
If I unlock using Bootunlocker for Nexus will it wipe my data??
P.S. I am on Stock 4.4.3 with locked bootloader
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Yes, you can flash a custom kernel. No, unlocking the bootloader via Bootunlocker app doesn't wipe data.

vin4yak said:
Yes, you can flash a custom kernel. No, unlocking the bootloader via Bootunlocker app doesn't wipe data.
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Thanks but I am unlocking my boot loader for the first time will it still save my data??
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CrashOverride1995 said:
Thanks but I am unlocking my boot loader for the first time will it still save my data??
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Unlocking the bootloader from fastboot will wipe the device completely due to security reasons no matter how many times you unlock it. However, unlocking the bootloader from the bootunlocker app won't.
You can read more about it over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...p-bootunlocker-nexus-devices-version-t1731993

ShadowCodeGaming said:
Want to use root apps, but can't be bothered to lose all your data? Here's how to root without losing data.
7. Now, download an app called TWRP Manager from the playstore.
8. Open the app and go thru with the download of busybox.
9. Open the busybox you downloaded and click on Install.
10. Now go back to the TWRP App. Grant it root permission. open it and navigate to the menu option 'Install TWRP'.
11. Select the correct device (which is: hammerhead) at the top of the menu.
12. Click the install recovery button.
13. Wait for it to do its magic.
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Is it worth giving an alternative method of using "flashify" to flash recovery where a user can choose to install TWRP, Philz or CWM?

[Q] Updating 5.0 to 5.1

Just a quick question. How would one update from 5.0.1 to 5.1 if they are on stock rooted rom with a few tweaks such as volume mod, hotspot enabled, and show percentage mod? I guess I am more worried about erasing everything and then re-installing.
Thanks

stas333 said:
Just a quick question. How would one update from 5.0.1 to 5.1 if they are on stock rooted rom with a few tweaks such as volume mod, hotspot enabled, and show percentage mod? I guess I am more worried about erasing everything and then re-installing.
Thanks
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Flash the stock system.img to remove root. If you are unencrypted, flash the stock boot.img. And if you have TWRP, flash the stock recovery.img.
This is if you want to take the OTA. Or you can wait until someone makes a flashable zip.
Instructions are here, under Method 2 (only flash those files I noted above. No need to flash all of them.) > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008

cam30era said:
Flash the stock system.img to remove root. If you are unencrypted, flash the stock boot.img. And if you have TWRP, flash the stock recovery.img.
This is if you want to take the OTA. Or you can wait until someone makes a flashable zip.
Instructions are here, under Method 2 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
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Thanks

cam30era said:
Flash the stock system.img to remove root. If you are unencrypted, flash the stock boot.img. And if you have TWRP, flash the stock recovery.img.
This is if you want to take the OTA. Or you can wait until someone makes a flashable zip.
Instructions are here, under Method 2 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
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Just to correct what may be an error here...
If you are unencrypted and flash the stock boot.img, you will be encrypted on boot. So if you are unencrypted and wish to remain so, it would make sense to flash immediately whatever custom kernel you use to not force encryption.
But IMHO this is pretty much the best way as stated.
Flash system.img, boot.img and radio.img via fastboot individually, flash root (SuperSU) from recovery and boot. No wipes etc.

If you're going to follow method 2, you might as well just do it straight with the 5.1 image and call it good.

So just going from stock rooted 5.0.1 to stock rooted 5.1 is the factory reset needed? I know in the past it wouldn't have been, but lollipop changed a lot with this stuff so I'm not sure.

Can't we simply sideload the update using Wugfresh or something and re-root? I have taken OTAs on my OnePlus One and all it does is remove root. I don't understand why I'd have to completely reinstall and wipe just to take an OTA.

greyhulk said:
Can't we simply sideload the update using Wugfresh or something and re-root? I have taken OTAs on my OnePlus One and all it does is remove root. I don't understand why I'd have to completely reinstall and wipe just to take an OTA.
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You cannot sideload an OTA on lollipop if you have modified anything in system, including adding root. We also discourage using toolkits for those who do not understand how to do the steps without one, because when those people get stuck and need help, we cant simply help and give instructions.. We have to teach them EVERYTHING they didn't bother to learn first - which is a result of using toolkits as shortcuts instead of as aids to existing knowledge

TriBeard said:
So just going from stock rooted 5.0.1 to stock rooted 5.1 is the factory reset needed? I know in the past it wouldn't have been, but lollipop changed a lot with this stuff so I'm not sure.
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If you fastboot flash the stock system.img, you will be good to install the OTA, with no factory reset necessary. But EVERYTHING must be stock. Recovery, and encrypted kernel/boot.img.
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greyhulk said:
Can't we simply sideload the update using Wugfresh or something and re-root? I have taken OTAs on my OnePlus One and all it does is remove root. I don't understand why I'd have to completely reinstall and wipe just to take an OTA.
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If your phone is back to 100% stock (everything, including recovery and encrypted kernel/boot.img), then you can ADB sideload the OTA. But be sure to do some research, so you know what you are doing.

Not to be rude to the veterans (I too know how to flash things manually) but you guys do realize the wug fresh toolkit does have an option to flash stock without wiping right?
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cam30era said:
If you fastboot flash the stock system.img, you will be good to install the OTA, with no factory reset necessary. But EVERYTHING must be stock. Recovery, and encrypted kernel/boot.img.
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If your phone is back to 100% stock (everything, including recovery and encrypted kernel/boot.img), then you can ADB sideload the OTA. But be sure to do some research, so you know what you are doing.
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so basically you could flash the stock 5.0.1 system.img, take the update, then root again (assuming the root method doesn't change, or using a new method after one is found?)

TriBeard said:
so basically you could flash the stock 5.0.1 system.img, take the update, then root again (assuming the root method doesn't change, or using a new method after one is found?)
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Yes, assuming you have stock recovery and are encrypted.

cam30era said:
Yes, assuming you have stock recovery and are encrypted.
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Yeah, all I did was unlock the bootloader and run one of the automated rooting things, I think from chainfire, but I could be wrong. I didn't mess with unencryption or custom recoveries (yet).

Rooting is so easy. It requires one fastboot command after you're bootloader is unlocked(either to flash a recovery or boot into recovery temporarily) then you just use the SuperSU zip and boom you're rooted. That's why I love Nexus phones so much.

rootSU said:
You cannot sideload an OTA on lollipop if you have modified anything in system, including adding root. We also discourage using toolkits for those who do not understand how to do the steps without one, because when those people get stuck and need help, we cant simply help and give instructions.. We have to teach them EVERYTHING they didn't bother to learn first - which is a result of using toolkits as shortcuts instead of as aids to existing knowledge
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Not trying to start and arguement but toolkits are here to help for people with busy lives. I know how to do both methods, but using a toolkit isnt all bad if directions are followed. Just about every device out there has some kind of toolkit similiarities.
nexus has its own toolkit, htc 1 m8 has a paid software that unlocks the device, heck even the newest moto E has a toolkit. Just because there are some developers on here that dont like toolkits doesnt mean they are bad. I agree though if people mess up bad and screwed up using a toolkit thats not the toolkits fault. Its user error. Toolkits are a good thing to use if used properly. I encourage everyone I know to use toolkits. I also make sure to tell them to read it twice then go.
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TriBeard said:
so basically you could flash the stock 5.0.1 system.img, take the update, then root again (assuming the root method doesn't change, or using a new method after one is found?)
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what root method for nexus? all you have to do is flash custom recovery and then flash supersu within recovery and your good

the_rooter said:
Not trying to start and arguement but toolkits are here to help for people with busy lives. I know how to do both methods, but using a toolkit isnt all bad if directions are followed. Just about every device out there has some kind of toolkit similiarities.
nexus has its own toolkit, htc 1 m8 has a paid software that unlocks the device, heck even the newest moto E has a toolkit. Just because there are some developers on here that dont like toolkits doesnt mean they are bad. I agree though if people mess up bad and screwed up using a toolkit thats not the toolkits fault. Its user error. Toolkits are a good thing to use if used properly. I encourage everyone I know to use toolkits. I also make sure to tell them to read it twice then go.
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what root method for nexus? all you have to do is flash custom recovery and then flash supersu within recovery and your good
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Like i said, its fine if you know both methods.
I don't care if someone has a busy life or not. If they don't have time to spend 10 minutes reading and following my fastboot thread, well they shouldn't really be rooting. Further more, how selfish is it for someone who thinks they're too busy to learn the basics to then have to fall back on other people who may also have busy lives for hand holding through something that should be simple just because they wanted to take a small shortcut to save them 3 minutes? Learn the basics and then you don't waste our time trying to not only help you but also teach the basics - which are essentials.
My point isn't that toolkits break things (although sometimes they do) or even user error using the toolkit... My point is if something else unrelated goes wrong and we say "fastboot flash x to fix" and they then reply " what's fastboot?" And then we have to teach the basics whilst they're frustrated and panicking. That is NOT the best time to learn... Or teach
Driving a car requires a licence. Sure, you can fake a licence but I don't want to have to explain what a car is if you need me to tell you how to start the car. Especially not whilst you're late for a job interview

rootSU said:
Like i said, its fine if you know both methods.
I don't care if someone has a busy life or not. If they don't have time to spend 10 minutes reading and following my fastboot thread, well they shouldn't really be rooting. Further more, how selfish is it for someone who thinks they're too busy to learn the basics to then have to fall back on other people who may also have busy lives for hand holding through something that should be simple just because they wanted to take a small shortcut to save them 3 minutes? Learn the basics and then you don't waste our time trying to not only help you but also teach the basics - which are essentials.
My point isn't that toolkits break things (although sometimes they do) or even user error using the toolkit... My point is if something else unrelated goes wrong and we say "fastboot flash x to fix" and they then reply " what's fastboot?" And then we have to teach the basics whilst they're frustrated and panicking. That is NOT the best time to learn... Or teach
Driving a car requires a licence. Sure, you can fake a licence but I don't want to have to explain what a car is if you need me to tell you how to start the car. Especially not whilst you're late for a job interview
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So your saying if no one uses your fastboot method thread that they are in the wrong. I understand and agree that all users should learn fastboot, but to push your thread on everyone and then to say they shouldnt root at all if they dont is selfish. Theres always more than one method to do a task. Just because one is easier than the other doesn't make it bad.
best example and this still irks me is I knew a developer that had a thread for the ruu on the m8. he found out if you flash it twice(the same file) that it will clean install, and since it was "easier" other developers told him to take it down because its taking away people from using their method. Again i am not saying your in the wrong, but at the same time there is always more than one method, and like myself if I mess up(which i have) before I ask anything I get on here and search and search. I never ask because if ever there is a mistake done its usually the users fault. I have used toolkits for years, and still knowing how to do fastboot i prefer toolkits and never had any issues because I read the directions the minimum of 2 times. This is XDA there is always more than one way to do something. We need to support @WugFresh and his work he has done. Again dont take this to heart I am not bashing you in anyway. All I am saying is we all have options and any member on here should know that if u make a mistake which we all have at one point. We Search first (number one rule on XDA). The answers are always here in XDA. Youtube to an extent also has google back up videos on how to do stuff to. I follow @Tomsgt aka root junky on youtube, and google plus. He does these things.

the_rooter said:
So your saying if no one uses your fastboot method thread that they are in the wrong. I understand and agree that all users should learn fastboot, but to push your thread on everyone
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You know that's not what I meant. My fastboot thread / any fastboot thread - its not relevant. I know mine describes everything a user needs to know and its succinct so it doesn't take long g to read. Its an example!
Basically learn fastboot. I'm not pushing anything on anyone except morals. Don't be selfish and we'll all get along. Don't and well, people will be less inclined to help.
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Theres always more than one method to do a task. Just because one is easier than the other doesn't make it bad.
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You're still completely missing the point. I didn't say toolkits are bad. I said lack of knowledge is bad.
And actually on a nexus, a toolkit isn't really easier at all.
I don't really want to get into a drawn out discussion about this.. I hope you understand where I'm coming from. Use toolkits if you know both methods, but if you don't, go the (ever-so-slightly) longer way the first time so that you're not a drain on our time and helpfulness later on in life, because you didn't learn the basic essentials when you needed to.

TriBeard said:
so basically you could flash the stock 5.0.1 system.img, take the update, then root again (assuming the root method doesn't change, or using a new method after one is found?)
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instead of going back to stock and then flashing OTA, why not just flash the new system.img directly?

I was big in to rooting and custom roms for both my Epic 4g Touch (s2) and my M7. I just never got in to it with my M8, and this is my first nexus device, so it's been a while, and the process is a little new/different for me. I've used toolkits in the past, but also had to adb/fastboot my way back in to a working rom at times as well. I just used a script to root the nexus 6, and so I didn't use fastboot. I knew it was simple for nexus devices usually, but didn't know specifics.

[Q] How Do You Root Samsung Galaxy S4 Active 5.0.1?

How do you root a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active on 5.0.1 Lollipop android? I have been looking around for hours and couldn't find anything. Can you even do it on lollipop yet?

HVCFOG3Y34 said:
How do you root a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active on 5.0.1 Lollipop android? I have been looking around for hours and couldn't find anything. Can you even do it on lollipop yet?
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You have to use Odin to flash back to kit Kat, root with towel root, and upgrade to lollipop with muniz_ri 's keep root update. Read the Firmware/Guide Repository stickied at the top of the General section

Or use the new doedexrd rom

NGD1 said:
Or use the new doedexrd rom
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Is that working to root stock OC6 now?

Pre rooted

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
You have to use Odin to flash back to kit Kat, root with towel root, and upgrade to lollipop with muniz_ri 's keep root update. Read the Firmware/Guide Repository stickied at the top of the General section
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Is there a tutorial on how to downgrade and use odin?

HVCFOG3Y34 said:
Is there a tutorial on how to downgrade and use odin?
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Yes check the sticky I mentioned earlier, read up

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Yes check the sticky I mentioned earlier, read up
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Wow how did i miss that. i even read that... Thanks.

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Yes check the sticky I mentioned earlier, read up
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Ok im lost on how to do anything. Is is kind of hard to follow when they are all over the place with links. I dont even know how to use odin.

HVCFOG3Y34 said:
Ok im lost on how to do anything. Is is kind of hard to follow when they are all over the place with links. I dont even know how to use odin.
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If you don't know how to use Odin I would not attempt to do this. Odin is a very powerful program that modifies low level functions. You risk permanently bricking your phone if you mess something up.
All the instructions are there in the sticky if you still want to try, you just need to follow the steps exactly as they are written in the i537 Firmware Guide. The pictures show you where to place files in Odin.

Where can I download a sgh-i537 4.4.2 stock rom so I can root with towelroot?

HVCFOG3Y34 said:
Where can I download a sgh-i537 4.4.2 stock rom so I can root with towelroot?
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It's linked to in the firmware thread

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
It's linked to in the firmware thread
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OK well then i need help! I need someone to tell me what to download, when to download, when to install it, and how to install it. Because my friend and i both looked at the posts and couldn't tell what to do. Right now my phone is soft bricked (idk if that's what its actually called) I cant boot up, i'm stuck at the recovery/ download mode. I don't know what i'm doing i'm just trying to get my phone working again. Now i wont be able to respond to this post until at least 3pm EST 5/13/2015 because i have no other way to check it until then. Sorry if i'm coming across angry, that's because i am but only because i'm staying up past midnight to work on something i have no idea how to do. Thank you for anyone who will help me.

HVCFOG3Y34 said:
OK well then i need help! I need someone to tell me what to download, when to download, when to install it, and how to install it. Because my friend and i both looked at the posts and couldn't tell what to do. Right now my phone is soft bricked (idk if that's what its actually called) I cant boot up, i'm stuck at the recovery/ download mode. I don't know what i'm doing i'm just trying to get my phone working again. Now i wont be able to respond to this post until at least 3pm EST 5/13/2015 because i have no other way to check it until then. Sorry if i'm coming across angry, that's because i am but only because i'm staying up past midnight to work on something i have no idea how to do. Thank you for anyone who will help me.
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Download link extract all four files in the zip to your desktop. Download Odin attached to this post. Also extract that folder to your desktop. Run Odin by double clicking the .exe file. Power your phone on in download mode (shut it down, then power it on holding down power and vol-) and plug it in USB to your PC. Now select all four of those files you downloaded; the names should be intuitive, but if not, it should look exactly like the following picture:
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Odin takes a long while, let it do its thing, there will be at least one or two automatic reboots and a boot into recovery, all automated so just put the damn thing down and let it run its course. After a while it'll eventually boot into the setup wizard for kitkat, as if the phone is brand new. Great, it's now on kitkat, root it with towelroot, which is a one-click root application for Samsung devices. Install and run SuperSU from the play store. Finally you are ready to upgrade to lollipop while keeping root

Just want to give you an update you on what I did. I did what you told me to do exactly and the first time I did it, it did its whole process but when it rebooted it kept flashing the screen on and off on a one second interval. So I restarted, and then it got stuck in the "Samsung Galaxy S4 Active" Boot screen for an hour. Im going to retry a third time to see if it works.

Ok so i did it for a third time and it worked. I guess it just had to keep resetting or something? Thankyou, that was very much needed.

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Download link extract all four files in the zip to your desktop. Download Odin attached to this post. Also extract that folder to your desktop. Run Odin by double clicking the .exe file. Power your phone on in download mode (shut it down, then power it on holding down power and vol-) and plug it in USB to your PC. Now select all four of those files you downloaded; the names should be intuitive, but if not, it should look exactly like the following picture:
Odin takes a long while, let it do its thing, there will be at least one or two automatic reboots and a boot into recovery, all automated so just put the damn thing down and let it run its course. After a while it'll eventually boot into the setup wizard for kitkat, as if the phone is brand new. Great, it's now on kitkat, root it with towelroot, which is a one-click root application for Samsung devices. Install and run SuperSU from the play store. Finally you are ready to upgrade to lollipop while keeping root
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Hi,
I just did this method to get from 5.0.1 to 4.4.2 kitkat, I used all those files in your links.
My only question when going with Towelroot is, I need to either hide root from apps, or, unroot, after I convert an app to a system app.
My goal is simply to convert an app to system app. So I want to: root device, convert to system app using Link2SD(1 click conversion), then unroot. So, i cannot flash back to an unrooted version, as I believe that will rid the device of the newly converted system app.
Thanks!

US Unlocked firmware

I know its not out yet, but I have preordered a Verizon branded unit. Does anybody know if theres an Odin image of the US Unlocked from available?

raduque said:
I know its not out yet, but I have preordered a Verizon branded unit. Does anybody know if theres an Odin image of the US Unlocked from available?
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I am here for the same reason lol

Me as well

I have been hammering firmware sites as well as Google for the past couple days trying to find an unlocked firmware, to no avail, not even a download for carrier firmware downloads.
SamFirm is currently able to automatically find the firmware for the Korean version of the Note 9, but not much else, it seems. Maybe it might be helpful if someone who already has the unlocked version could post their version info so that we could do a manual lookup?
I've got two Verizon Note 9's arriving in the mail in just a matter of hours, hopefully the stock firmware bloat won't be too bad if I'm going to be forced to live with it for a few days or weeks.

Yeah really want it too I got my note 9 yesterday us cellular and I want unlocked rom. Its unlocked phone ending in SMN960UZBAU I only seen the Korean one as well

US unlocked firmware is now available, although I haven't tested it yet, backing up my Note 9 and downloading the firmware right now.
It is available with SamFirm using Model 'SM-N960U1' and region 'XAA', or from varied firmware sites with the same information.
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Thanks already got this way earlier and using it now works great thanks for the thought

kxkixi said:
US unlocked firmware is now available, although I haven't tested it yet, backing up my Note 9 and downloading the firmware right now.
It is available with SamFirm using Model 'SM-N960U1' and region 'XAA', or from varied firmware sites with the same information.
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Once downloaded, how do you go about flashing the unlocked firmware to the samsung device?

badger101 said:
Once downloaded, how do you go about flashing the unlocked firmware to the samsung device?
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Here's a link to another thread. There's an Odin link in the OP that you have to use to flash the firmware. Just make sure the firmware levels matches. Please do some research into how to flash Samsung phones. It's the exact same process for the Note 9(so far), as it is for the Note 8.
LINK FOR ODIN FLASHING NOTE 9 FIRMWARE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/stock-sm-n960u1-usa-unlocked-firmware-t3833566
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DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANYTHING THE BELOW WRITING POINTS TO!!!!!!!
GUIDE YOU CAN CHERRY PICK FOLLOW:
Here's a guide on the process for flashing unlocked firmware. THIS IS JUST TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY IF THE FILES THIS BELOW INFORMATION MAY POINT TO!
Flashing Unlocked Firmware:
Disclaimer - Flashing Unlocked Firmwares will not unlock your device.
***Note - Using Prince Comsy's Odin is not blocked - End Note***
Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin.
All SM-N950U1 Firmwares are unlocked and you may have better connectivity by flashing your carrier's, ATT, CCT, SPR, TMB, USC, or VZW, version of Unlocked Firmware.
XAA is Factory Unlocked Firmware and will work on all US carriers.
Some carrier features may not work on Unlocked Firmware without modifications.
*Downloads are in OP*​Steps:​
Step 1 - Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 8.
Step 2 - Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby + Power Buttons.
Step 3 - After the Samsung logo, you will see a screen with a warning sign. Proceed ahead by pressing the Volume Up button.
You are in the Download Mode. If you want to get out of it, simply hold the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds (around 10 sec.) and your phone will reboot normally.
Step 4 – Navigate to extracted Odin or Prince Comsy Odin folder and right click on the .exe, select Run as administrator.
Step 5 – Connect your device via USB, Odin output should read "Added!!".
Step 6 – Add extracted firmware files (your carrier version of Unlocked or XAA) in the Odin sections appropriately, BL for BL, AP for AP, CP for CP, CSC for CSC (not HOME_CSC).
Step 7 – Ensure that only “Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are selected under the options tab.
Step 8 – Click log tab and then click the Start button on the bottom right.
Step 9 – Output should be shown in the log, take a break for a few….
Step 10 – If the flash is successful, the top left box will become green and will read PASS.
Your Device can be disconnected..*IT WILL BE ERASED*.
Errors - Failed, SHA256? - Try again after editing config file for UMS/patch from 0 to 1 for USERDATA to write as well as using Prince Comsy's Odin. If it keeps failing, re-download Firmware and try again. You may also need to boot to Recovery and perform Factory Reset before trying again.
*If you are going to proceed to flash carrier CSC and USERDATA files for carrier functions, please make sure that they are from the appropriate SM-N950U carrier before proceeding...*
**If any functions or system apps seem glitchy, you may benefit from a factory reset**​
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Jammol said:
Here's a link to another thread. There's an Odin link in the OP that you have to use to flash the firmware. Just make sure the firmware levels matches. Please do some research into how to flash Samsung phones. It's the exact same process for the Note 9(so far), as it is for the Note 8.
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I did some searching around and found out what was needed. It has been awhile since I was on the samsung train. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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I did some searching around and found out what was needed. It has been awhile since I was on the samsung train. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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Good deal. I was in the middle of editing my post. See above for more added information.
Technically from what I have seen so far, the process are exactly the same, just different file names. Good luck!?
And kudos for doing some research man, that's hard to find around xda these days.??

Jammol said:
Good deal. I was in the middle of editing my post. See above for more added information.
Technically from what I have seen so far, the process are exactly the same, just different file names. Good luck!
And kudos for doing some research man, that's hard to find around xda these days.?
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Yup very similar process. It is nice having all this bloatware off the phone. I ended up using a patched verison of odin.
I like to do my own searching around, I prematurely made that first post. XDA has a lot of information I must say.

badger101 said:
Yup very similar process. It is nice having all this bloatware off the phone. I ended up using a patched verison of odin.
I like to do my own searching around, I prematurely made that first post. XDA has a lot of information I must say.
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So it did remove the bloat for you then?

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So it did remove the bloat for you then?
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Yep no Verizon crap along with the 100+ apps they had included. There are a few I will be removing with ADB including the Bixby crap. It is worth noting there is an app that supports the note 9 now so the button can be "remaped"

I wish all users knew how to use the search feature on XDA. Lol.
Take your time
badger101 said:
Yup very similar process. It is nice having all this bloatware off the phone. I ended up using a patched verison of odin.
I like to do my own searching around, I prematurely made that first post. XDA has a lot of information I must say.
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daniel4653 said:
I wish all users knew how to use the search feature on XDA. Lol.
Take your time
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Right? Google helped out a bit too. Haha

badger101 said:
Yep no Verizon crap along with the 100+ apps they had included. There are a few I will be removing with ADB including the Bixby crap. It is worth noting there is an app that supports the note 9 now so the button can be "remaped"
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Nice, glad to hear it worked for you. I might give it a flash but I think I may lose wifi calling from tmobile. Luckily the only bloat tmobile puts on their devices is their app, visual voicemail, TV app, and name id. So not too bad.

Jammol said:
Nice, glad to hear it worked for you. I might give it a flash but I think I may lose wifi calling from tmobile. Luckily the only bloat tmobile puts on their devices is their app, visual voicemail, TV app, and name id. So not too bad.
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May want to read up on that I believe I lost that on verizon.

Jammol said:
Nice, glad to hear it worked for you. I might give it a flash but I think I may lose wifi calling from tmobile. Luckily the only bloat tmobile puts on their devices is their app, visual voicemail, TV app, and name id. So not too bad.
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You won't lose wifi calling after like 15 mins wifi calling appeared for me. I have tmobile and I flashed from us cellular

It's funny how the unlocked version has some small things not available , shutter sound can't be disabled, sms no swiping left or right option, Rich text message not available just a few that comes to mind.
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