Hey there!
I wanted to install a Custom Recovery on my S20 FE, i have used "vbmeta_disabled.tar" at first, but then i got a error, that the header is missing or something.
i reflashed with ODIN the WHOLE Firmware (BL + AP + CP + CSC) and then i wanted to use "vbmeta_disabled_R.tar" (which should have been the one i should use, atleast i think)
now i get the error "SW REV. CHECK FAIL (VBMETA) DEVICE: 0xa BINARY: 0x5"
and i don't know what to do now to install the vbmeta disabler and the Custom Recovery (i wanted to use OrangeFox Exynos)
SW REV CHECK FAIL happens when you try to flash something that's older than what's allowed by the current bootloader.
make sure you stick to threads that are specifically for your model of FE. learn your model number and which SoC it has.
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I currently have the SM-935F, Note FE International Variant
I wanted to flash TWRP and It failed, someone told me to use magisk and patch boot.img. I did that, flashed it and still failed.
I get this " Custom binary blocked due to remaining installment balance " When flashing custom stuff..
Hi. I bought a used note 8 n950f exonos on orea and updated it to pie with the latest september update. I want to install twrp recovery, root it and use custom roms but latest bootloader won't let me install it. When I try to install twrp using odin, I get the error "only official binaries are allowed to be flashed". When I try to flash an older stock firmware using odin, I get error "sw rev check fail bootloader device 7 binary 3". I have OEM unlock enable and USB Debugging enabled as well. Is there any way to install twrp recovery? Desperately waiting for your help
I need to flash combination file for N9600 version with U4 Binary 4. I can't find it.
Must Have An Unlocked Bootloader To Do This!
This An odin tar file I have created to flash along with stock odin firmware to automatically install TWRP recovery along with Disable VBMETA image. The tar file will also automatically install magislk root along with remove force encryption and patch bluetooth library file. It will also patch safetynet. No flashing of zips is required
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2
I Do Not Recommend Mixing Bit 1 With Higher Firmware!!!!
Unless Using Bit Safe Firmware That Is Patched​
Downloads
SM-G998U/U1/W- Model
USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL_10_10_21.tar.md5
This will force a wipe of data no mater what.
Full Odin 3.1.1 Bit1 Safe Firmware
G998USQU4AUGQ_BIT1_SAFE.7z
This are odin files and will safely update all image files too bit 4 and keep bit 1 bootloaders. Unfortunately this will wipe data this is beyond my control as it seems to be a side affect of mixing firmware it causes data not to mount and therefore my AIO will format it. This is full firmware with USERDATA_AIO. This will put you on U firmware. Before flashing I recommend removing your google account and make sure in download mode you are not frp locked
If above USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL is newer than the one in this zip use the newer one from above
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
S21 SM-G991U/U1
S21+ SM-G996U/U1
TWRP Recovery Provide by @Mentalmuso
Be prepared to have your data wiped. The process tries to determine if you do or do not need to have data wipe but as a precaution just assume your data will be wiped. Especially if using U1 or W firmware
Install Instructions For Newly Unlocked Devices
You must be OEM Unlocked Bootloader
1. On Initial unlock of phone you must through setup and be signed into your google account.
2. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING (see pic) and not PRENORMAL. If PRENORMAL then do step 1 again
View attachment 5217631
3. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 you must choose one of the FORCE_WIPE files and load in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file
4. Phone will reboot to TWRP and remove encryption which will wipe phone. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup
Install Instructions For Updating Firmware On Phone Already Unlocked
1. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load stock firmware in appropriate slots use regular CSC file in the CSC slot and load file one of the USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash firmware. Do not use the User Data file that comes with firmware.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not
Install Instructions If Updating Images With TWRP
1. When done flashing images in TWRP Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above.
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not.
4. Alternatively to using USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in odin you can use AIO_Magisk_22_S20_Series.zip found in post 2
Features
No patches or mod zips are needed phone will already be rooted
Bugs
Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and Samsung Pass do not work as on most Samsung Rooted Roms
Thanks To People That Make My Life Easier
elliwigy
klabit87
Krog18
me2151
stang5litre
Raymonf for modified odin
rayan-refoua for boot animation
TheMadScientist
afaneh92
kdrag0n for safetynet fix
3arthur6 for bluetooth patch zip
JDBarlow for test S20 stuff
Xylvion for testing s21
dark11b for testing s21
Info For U Model Bootloader Unlocking Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
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Below US snapdragon devices can be bootloader unlocked with above service as long as bootloader version meets below criteria. Bootloader version can be determined from the 5th character from the right on the baseband version or build number, in some cases from kernel version
Z Fold2 5G BL V1
Fold 5G BL V1-4
Fold BL V1-4
Z Flip 5G BL V1
Z Flip BL V1-3
Note series 20 BL V1
S20 series BL V1
S20 FE 5G BL V1-2
Note 10 series BL V1-5
S10 Lite BL V1-3
Note 10+ 5G N976U BL V1-4
Note 10+ 5G N976V BL V1-5
S10 5G BL V1-5
S10 series BL V1-4
Note 9 BL V1-7
S9 series BL V1-9
Tab S6 BL V1-3
Tab S7 BL V1
Tab S7+ BL V1
A71 5G BL V1-2
A51 BL V1-5
A51 5G BL V1-4
A50 A505W BL V1-A
A50 A505U BL V1-B
S21 BL V1
A32 5G BL V1-3
Tab Active Pro 10.1 BL V1-4
XCover Pro BL V1-7
Awesome! Just got bootloader unlocked yesterday, but was getting "MDM MODE: CAN'T DOWNLOAD (recovery)" error when trying to patch TWRP and VBMETA separately. Your AIO solution did the trick, got a fully-working unlocked rooted phone now!
jrkruse said:
Must Have An Unlocked Bootloader To Do This!
This An odin tar file I have created to flash along with stock odin firmware to automatically install TWRP recovery along with Disable VBMETA image. The tar file will also automatically install magislk root along with remove force encryption and patch bluetooth library file. It will also patch safetynet. No flashing of zips is required
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2​
Downloads
SM-G998U/U1/W- Model
These contains bootloaders from One UI 3.1 firmware so you will not loose token and do not need to alter firmware you are flashing
They contain bootloaders too allow you too load full stock One UI 3.1 V2 Bootloader firmware in odin without having to worry about removing certain files as the bootloaders in the USERDATA file will keep you on the correct bootloaders.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE.tar.md5 Coming Soon!!
This will force a wipe of data no mater what. This Must Be Used On U1 Firmware and can be used on U firmware if you choose so.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_NO_WIPE.tar.md5 Coming Soon!!
This will only wipe if you have encrypted data. This Can Only Be Used On U firmware
These do not contains V1 bootloaders from One UI 3.1 firmware and you will loose token if you flash higher version bootloaders unless you alter the firmware. You can use these to do the firmware as you see fit.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5
This will force a wipe of data no mater what. This Must Be Used On U1 Firmware and can be used on U firmware if you choose so.
USERDATA_AIO_G998_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5
This will only wipe if you have encrypted data. This Can Only Be Used On U firmware
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
S21 SM-G991U/U1
S21+ SM-G996U/U1
TWRP Recovery Provide by @afaneh92
Be prepared to have your data wiped. The process tries to determine if you do or do not need to have data wipe but as a precaution just assume your data will be wiped. Especially if using U1 or W firmware
Install Instructions For Newly Unlocked Devices
You must be OEM Unlocked Bootloader
1. On Initial unlock of phone you must through setup and be signed into your google account.
2. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING (see pic) and not PRENORMAL. If PRENORMAL then do step 1 again
View attachment 5217631
3. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 you must choose one of the FORCE_WIPE files and load in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file
4. Phone will reboot to TWRP and remove encryption which will wipe phone. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup
Install Instructions For Updating Firmware On Phone Already Unlocked
1. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load stock firmware in appropriate slots use regular CSC file in the CSC slot and load file one of the USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash firmware. Do not use the User Data file that comes with firmware.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not
Install Instructions If Updating Images With TWRP
1. When done flashing images in TWRP Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above.
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not.
4. Alternatively to using USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in odin you can use AIO_Magisk_22_S20_Series.zip found in post 2
Features
No patches or mod zips are needed phone will already be rooted
Bugs
Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and Samsung Pass do not work as on most Samsung Rooted Roms
Thanks To People That Make My Life Easier
elliwigy
klabit87
Krog18
me2151
stang5litre
Raymonf for modified odin
rayan-refoua for boot animation
TheMadScientist
afaneh92
kdrag0n for safetynet fix
3arthur6 for bluetooth patch zip
JDBarlow for test S20 stuff
Xylvion for testing s21
dark11b for testing s21
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This is amazing. Do you think there's any way you could create a version that works with the SM-G998b? be so nice to patch stuff on the front ends so you don't have to go through these extra superfluous steps for getting TWRP back on.
So this allows you to unlock bootloader, root, and keep everything working if using the stock rom? Weren't the snapdragon phones previously not able to do this?
Jarrett601 said:
So this allows you to unlock bootloader, root, and keep everything working if using the stock rom? Weren't the snapdragon phones previously not able to do this
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This does not unlock your bootloader info for that can be found
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found
[CLOSED][SamPWND]USA Model BL Unlock Info [U/U1/W]
Note: This Thread is @svetius Approved! NOTE: Thread temporarily closed until OP returns SamPWND Bootloader Unlock Service Note2: This is an informational thread that links to a paid service. Paid service is not a service provided by XDA...
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Another Thread For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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Burt Squirtz said:
This is amazing. Do you think there's any way you could create a version that works with the SM-G998b? be so nice to patch stuff on the front ends so you don't have to go through these extra superfluous steps for getting TWRP back on.
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you can use files in OP just extract them delete the recovery.img thats in there and add the recovery.img from the 998B and re-tar those files
So I just posted in the original forum and I guess I'll ask this question a second time I have an s21 ultra unlocked and rooted with TWRP already on there and someone from our telegram group has been trying to help me pair my Samsung Galaxy watch 3 and we've not been able to successfully connect it in the wearables app so he sent me here and my questions are what do I need to do do I just use Odin and flash this through Odin and does it matter I already have TWRP installed I guess I'm just kind of asking what I need to do?
jmac052002 said:
So I just posted in the original forum and I guess I'll ask this question a second time I have an s21 ultra unlocked and rooted with TWRP already on there and someone from our telegram group has been trying to help me pair my Samsung Galaxy watch 3 and we've not been able to successfully connect it in the wearables app so he sent me here and my questions are what do I need to do do I just use Odin and flash this through Odin and does it matter I already have TWRP installed I guess I'm just kind of asking what I need to do?
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I dont think pairing fix is working on s21 currently
Updated files in OP fixed sum bugs. Added new safetynet patch and I think wearable fix now works
Hey @jrkruse question ! This is the preferred method after afaneh's BL unlock, correct? Also question two, I've tried doing extensive research as to why Secure Folder won't work... From my understanding if safetynet passes then it should work.. So I guess I'm a little confused how come secure folder won't work, do you happen to know? I'm not concerned about Pass or Pay, but Secure Folder is an awesome feature. Thanks for your guide, if this is the preferred method I am going to use it asap!
Edit: Okay after some thought... Secure Folder won't work because it checks if KNOX is tripped.. And for that reason alone it fails. Am I right? Thanks!
DOMMN8R said:
Hey @jrkruse question ! This is the preferred method after afaneh's BL unlock, correct? Also question two, I've tried doing extensive research as to why Secure Folder won't work... From my understanding if safetynet passes then it should work.. So I guess I'm a little confused how come secure folder won't work, do you happen to know? I'm not concerned about Pass or Pay, but Secure Folder is an awesome feature. Thanks for your guide, if this is the preferred method I am going to use it asap!
Edit: Okay after some thought... Secure Folder won't work because it checks if KNOX is tripped.. And for that reason alone it fails. Am I right? Thanks!
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Secure folder still works
I updated a rooted SM-G998U1 to the latest firmware and this method absolutely works! The only problem that I currently have is that I can't pass safety net. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
eSim was just added for note 20 tmobile firmware. Is there anyway you can extract the service that handles it from there and include it into here?
lechon3x said:
I updated a rooted SM-G998U1 to the latest firmware and this method absolutely works! The only problem that I currently have is that I can't pass safety net. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Flash Canary in magisk
Joewydiart said:
Flash Canary in magisk
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can you kindly guide me to instructions on how to root my samsung galaxy s21 G998U?
OK, guys. I've pressed more buttons than a telegraph operator but nothing seems to be working. Definitely need some help here.
The process of rooting with Magisk has changed since Android 9 and it seems none of the guides are reflecting how to root Android 12. There are warnings about not installing 'unoffiicial' TWRP versions (a change since 2019), that we SHOULD flash an official (beyond1lte) file, that we should not install TWRP until the device is rooted (via the patching methid?), install TWRP via the PlayStore... and so on.
Heck, I'm just having trouble with Magisk. I've patched the AP file but I just can't seem to get beyond that. Can someone please help?
Thanks in advance!
Hello Billlechat, yes it has changed the rooting since 2022 see the end of 2021.
Poue rooted your s10 follow this link then read well, you must use official firmware A12 of your smartphone and odin 3.14.3.
Use magisk 24.3 to modify AP from firmware with magisk, then use adb to transfer AP patched-magisk to pc.
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
You can follow the posts here on this topic dedicated to magisk
[Discussion] Magisk - The Age of Zygisk.
This is a discussion and help thread for the newer versions of Magisk. The main goal of this thread is to help users migrate to Magisk v24+ SafetyNet Basic integrity Pass CTS profile match Pass Play Protect certification Device is certified...
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meric57 said:
Hello Billlechat, yes it has changed the rooting since 2022 see the end of 2021.
Poue rooted your s10 follow this link then read well, you must use official firmware A12 of your smartphone and odin 3.14.3.
Use magisk 24.3 to modify AP from firmware with magisk, then use adb to transfer AP patched-magisk to pc.
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
You can follow the posts here on this topic dedicated to magisk
[Discussion] Magisk - The Age of Zygisk.
This is a discussion and help thread for the newer versions of Magisk. The main goal of this thread is to help users migrate to Magisk v24+ SafetyNet Basic integrity Pass CTS profile match Pass Play Protect certification Device is certified...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Finally got it all sorted, thanks. However the keypress combo is still not working. to boot into Magisk. The pwr/bixby/vol+ doesn't do it, so there's obviously something going on that's changed.
Do you know what the correct key sequence is?
Hello BillLechat, you connect the cable on your pc just usb cable not smartphone for the moment.
You press bixbyet power on smartphone you plug the smartphone off, it will start in mode onwload then you press volume + long press to unlock bootloader
Yeah, got it. That's a real PITA, for sure. Used to be key presses only. I don't like the idea that my privacy features are disabled if I can't boot with Magisk because there's no PC and USB cable around. Creepy.
Well, similar problem I guess.
@Admin, re-post to appropriate thread if necessary....
I have an SM-G973F that was BL unlocked successfully, but I cannot flash the Magisk modified OEM AP or anything else back via Odin 3.14.1. I tried 3.0.9 also same result. Also extracted PIT file and attempted again via 3.14.1 but that version said to not use it since it would be extracted from the CSC binary.
I tried several different USB cables and different ports on the laptop same result. I only need to root the phone, not looking for custom ROM's at this point. The phone isn't bricked yet, thankfully. Currently in download mode. Odin reports "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"
It does appear that Odin sees the phone.
This phone shipped with Android 12 and UI 4.0. I'm not sure there is a recent enough version of Odin to reflash?
Okay, Update.
Got the firmware to flash via Odin 3.0.9 but now stuck in boot loop. What to do now?
SM-G973F/DS
Android 12 One UI 4.0
I'm not an expert, but have been down this path enough times to possibly be helpful.
Be sure you have the right OEM firmware. Be sure to select the correct CSC code for your phone, it will be located in settings-about phone-software information-service provider software version. Look for the 3 letter/number code. In my case, I have one phone that's O2U and another that's XSG.
NOTE: TWRP is not just for installing custom ROMS, it's also used to flash patches for utility files like Magisk and is a mission-critical IMAGING tool to archive your entire system in case you FUBAR something along the way, especially after installing and configuring a whole bunch of system and app settings.
READER'S DIGEST VERSION (use at your own risk, please read carefully)
TOOLS:
Download and extract the latest ODIN
Download and extract Frija
Download and install Magisk
OPTIONAL: Download the Official TWRP
Follow these instructions here:
The Proper Way to root your S10 (10+,10e) Device and get it Right! Tipps & Tricks
Hi Guys :cowboy: Today I want to bring some simple and effektive Insights on proper Device & Software Management and also about Mistakes on the Way and Solutions! :good: ;) So make yourself comfortable and check this out! It will really help...
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IMPORTANT:
Note that the 'keypress' combination for booting is not the same on Android 12 as on previous versions, we have to ALSO have the phone connected via a USB cable. So it's this way:
Boot to Recovery: pwr/bixby/Vol-USB hold until you see the TWRP splash screen
Boot to Magisk (once installed): pwr/bixby/vol-/USB hold, release as soon as you see the Samsung spash screen.
Hope this helps a bit.
mat68046 said:
Okay, Update.
Got the firmware to flash via Odin 3.0.9 but now stuck in boot loop. What to do now?
SM-G973F/DS
Android 12 One UI 4.0
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Worst case scenario, you can just flash the OEM firmware to be sure, and start again. Per my message above, do be sure you have the correct CSC (region) code.
BillTheCat said:
I'm not an expert, but have been down this path enough times to possibly be helpful.
Be sure you have the right OEM firmware. Be sure to select the correct CSC code for your phone, it will be located in settings-about phone-software information-service provider software version. Look for the 3 letter/number code. In my case, I have one phone that's O2U and another that's XSG.
NOTE: TWRP is not just for installing custom ROMS, it's also used to flash patches for utility files like Magisk and is a mission-critical IMAGING tool to archive your entire system in case you FUBAR something along the way, especially after installing and configuring a whole bunch of system and app settings.
READER'S DIGEST VERSION (use at your own risk, please read carefully)
TOOLS:
Download and extract the latest ODIN
Download and extract Frija
Download and install Magisk
OPTIONAL: Download the Official TWRP
Follow these instructions here:
The Proper Way to root your S10 (10+,10e) Device and get it Right! Tipps & Tricks
Hi Guys :cowboy: Today I want to bring some simple and effektive Insights on proper Device & Software Management and also about Mistakes on the Way and Solutions! :good: ;) So make yourself comfortable and check this out! It will really help...
forum.xda-developers.com
IMPORTANT:
Note that the 'keypress' combination for booting is not the same on Android 12 as on previous versions, we have to ALSO have the phone connected via a USB cable. So it's this way:
Boot to Recovery: pwr/bixby/Vol-USB hold until you see the TWRP splash screen
Boot to Magisk (once installed): pwr/bixby/vol-/USB hold, release as soon as you see the Samsung spash screen.
Hope this helps a bit.
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Thanks, "Bill" (funny, your avatar I used for many years also in other places.....) The boot loop issue is resolved, I don't remember how but the phone is fully operational. Noticed Root Checker says the phone isn't rooted but in Settings it says "Custom". Anyway, I should have downloaded TWRP which I will tonight. Since the phone is operational I'll be looking to image as you mentioned. I wanted the OEM ROM which so far seems stable.