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A new method for ROOTing your xoom!!!

I do not know why you say this...
MOD EDIT: Rooters beware. Proceed with extreme caution, as these are highly uncharted waters.
Hi,
I am here to provide you a new method in rooting your xoom, it does not require to flash the decrypted boot.img image.
I have tried it only on my Wifi XOOM, which is a UK version. (With a Japan version of ROM, downloaded from Motodev and upgrade to 3.1)
***EDIT***
I have also tried on a HK 3g xoom (which shows MZ601 in MTP but MZ602 in fastboot). It works without any problem, and internal storage preserved untouched.
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I am NOT a xoom developer, nor a rom cook. I am just a user of xoom, which know
a little on developing and are willing to try new things.
So, I can not be sure that the method below works on your device. By following the
things below, your xoom may have a chance to brick.
I am not responsible for any brick or mulfunction device.
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To root your xoom, you should start with flashing your device with the clockworkmod recovery (Please refer to the post by solarnz).
After flashing the clockworkmod recovery, do the following.
1. Download the attached ROOT.zip, place it on the root directory of the external sd card, and rename it to update.zip
2. Restart your device to the recovery by:
Type "adb reboot recovery" from your pc
OR press volumn down ~2 seconds after the motorola logo appears when the device starts,
then volumn up when "-->Android recovery" appears.
3. Apply the update in the recovery.
That's it. Your device should be already rooted.
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I am not the inventor of the method, I think about this since I have a Samsung i9000,
and the method of rooting the i9000 is by applying a update.zip file.
I have created the ROOT.zip file by changing the i9000 root zip file with the newer su and superuser.apk (From here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568)
I have also changed the updater-script in order to let the updater mount the correct partition for the update.
I am not sure if this update applies to other devices (especially for the 3g ones). This should work if the system partition have name "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/system".
I would like to thank solarnz for providing the clockmodwork recovery for xoom,
the one who invented the method of rooting the i9000 with a update.zip (I cannot find who make that, sorry...),
and also Xaositek for providing the su and superuser.apk files (I am too lazy to find it by myself...).
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That's all. Please try on your device (especially for those stock 3.2) if you would like to take some risk, and report if it is success or not.
Thanks.

eddielo said:
Hi,
I am here to provide you a new method in rooting your xoom, it does not require to flash the decrypted boot.img image.
I have tried it only on my Wifi XOOM, which is a UK version. (With a Japan version of ROM, downloaded from Motodev and upgrade to 3.1)
===============================================================
I am NOT a xoom developer, nor a rom cook. I am just a user of xoom, which know
a little on developing and are willing to try new things.
So, I can not be sure that the method below works on your device. By following the
things below, your xoom may have a chance to brick.
I am not responsible for any brick or mulfunction device.
===============================================================
To root your xoom, you should start with flashing your device with the clockworkmod recovery (Please refer to the post by solarnz).
After flashing the clockworkmod recovery, do the following.
1. Download the attached ROOT.zip, place it on the root directory of the external sd card, and rename it to update.zip
2. Restart your device to the recovery by:
Type "adb reboot recovery" from your pc
OR press volumn down ~2 seconds after the motorola logo appears when the device starts,
then volumn up when "-->Android recovery" appears.
3. Apply the update in the recovery.
That's it. Your device should be already rooted.
=======================================================================
I am not the inventor of the method, I think about this since I have a Samsung i9000,
and the method of rooting the i9000 is by applying a update.zip file.
I have created the ROOT.zip file by changing the i9000 root zip file with the newer su and superuser.apk (From here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568)
I have also changed the updater-script in order to let the updater mount the correct partition for the update.
I am not sure if this update applies to other devices (especially for the 3g ones). This should work if the system partition have name "/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/system".
I would like to thank solarnz for providing the clockmodwork recovery for xoom,
the one who invented the method of rooting the i9000 with a update.zip (I cannot find who make that, sorry...),
and also Xaositek for providing the su and superuser.apk files (I am too lazy to find it by myself...).
========================================================================
That's all. Please try on your device (especially for those stock 3.2) if you would like to take some risk, and report if it is success or not.
Thanks.
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How do you flash cwm if your device if locked? Also the purpose of the rooted boot.img is to allow you to mount your device for adb commands.
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yeah no offense but this sounds a little sketch... I see you make a quote at the bottom asking people to report success if they try... I personally would not try this.
Unlocking and rooting is really not that hard and not very time consuming using current methods

Of course, for installing CWM, you have to unlock your device by using "fastboot oem unlock", but that will not brick your device anyway.
For this method, you do not need to issue adb commands to root your device, so no need to have a modified boot.img.
Also, for the current rooting methods, it is not 100% work on some device (like the HK 3g version, which reported missing of internal storage after rooting with currently available method), I would like to see if this work on that.

Rooters beware. Proceed with extreme caution, as these are highly uncharted waters.

eddielo said:
For this method, you do not need to issue adb commands to root your device, so no need to have a modified boot.img.
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I think you missed my point. Rooted boot.img isn't used for rooting. Its used for adb commands like adb remount. Say i want to adb push a file to my xoom, ls a directory on my xoom, or adb rename system files. Those are all reason you need the rooted boot.img.

Sorry, this is not a rooting method. All what this is doing is flashing su, busybox and Superuser.apk.
There is more to rooting a device than this. You also need an insecure boot image.

I am sorry if I do not catch the real meaning of rooting a device.
What I think of rooting is to let my device, starting from everything stock, untouched, to a state that applications that need root, like Titanium backup or root explorer, works without problem.
I have tried on my two devices with this method, titanium backup works perfectly, root explorer can remount the system partition to rw and can successfully copy files and delete files from that.
The insecure boot.img image, as far as I know, provides everyone to use "adb remount" and make changes to the system directory. But my method do not need adb in copying the binaries and chmod them. You may call it flashing, but after that, su works without problem.
Please, try it first. If you think it is not a method of rooting, I am sorry about that.

Actually guys, don't dismiss him just yet, over in the Galaxy S II forums we only flash insecured images long enough to root the OS then flash back to a secure one, so you have root access but no remount or system r/w.
It's a (fairly) legitimate method and is exactly how I rooted my xoom this time round, well not exactly, I did it like this:
unlock
flash solarnz CWM
adb mount system r/w
push su and busybox
reboot
install superuser from market
done
This is how most people run their GSII and means you can use root apps but no insecure boot image (because the GSII shows a warning on every boot with insecure images and keeps a binary flash counter, cheeky samsung).
This will at least get you to the point where you can su from within android and dump your boot image to modify it yourself, which is what I just did to update my Euro 3G root guide.

So does this mean just "rooted".....like can't flash a rom?
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roughneckboren said:
So does this mean just "rooted".....like can't flash a rom?
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Rooting has nothing to do with installing a rom. To install a rom, you just need to unlock and fastboot flash CWM. This guide in noway helps you flash a rom.

alias_neo said:
Actually guys, don't dismiss him just yet, over in the Galaxy S II forums we only flash insecured images long enough to root the OS then flash back to a secure one, so you have root access but no remount or system r/w.
It's a (fairly) legitimate method and is exactly how I rooted my xoom this time round, well not exactly, I did it like this:
unlock
flash solarnz CWM
adb mount system r/w
push su and busybox
reboot
install superuser from market
done
This is how most people run their GSII and means you can use root apps but no insecure boot image (because the GSII shows a warning on every boot with insecure images and keeps a binary flash counter, cheeky samsung).
This will at least get you to the point where you can su from within android and dump your boot image to modify it yourself, which is what I just did to update my Euro 3G root guide.
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Without an rooted boot.img your recovery will get wiped out every time you boot the OS.

So will this let you make a titanium backup of your data? That way you could recover your data after using the regular unlock method that erases everything?

silvinoa said:
So will this let you make a titanium backup of your data? That way you could recover your data after using the regular unlock method that erases everything?
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Yes and NO...
Yes this method will allow you to run titanium backup. But to use this method you have to unlock, which erases everything.

[UPDATE][JB]Stock Android 4.1.1 JRO03H, Root, via CWM Recovery (US Wi-Fi MZ604)

[size=+1]BEFORE YOU BEGIN[/size]
NEW UPDATE: [UPDATE][JB]Stock Android 4.1.2 JZO54K, Root, via CWM Recovery (US Wi-Fi MZ604)
CUSTOM ROM AVAILABILITY: This is a stock rooted update (stock ROM, stock kernel), NOT a full-featured custom ROM. If you want the latest custom features implemented by developers, install the ROM appropriate for your model (Team EOS Xoom 4G MZ602 JB ROM, Team EOS Xoom Wi-Fi MZ604 JB ROM, others in the forums); otherwise, if you want stock 4.1.1 JRO03H ROM and kernel with root, continue below.
COMPATIBILITY: This update is for the US Xoom Wi-Fi MZ604 ONLY!!! If you have a Xoom 3G/4G, this procedure may break your device. If you have a non-US Xoom Wi-Fi, this procedure may break your device (though some have reported success). The update script verifies only whether the device identifies itself as a Xoom, performing NO CHECKS on the exact model of Xoom before flashing rooted stock 4.1.1 JRO03H system and boot images. This means it won't stop you from flashing on a non-US or 3G/4G device; it will just flash and you're left with the mess (if any). Please proceed only if you're tech-savvy with Android and the Xoom, backed up and ready to restore in case of issues, and good at troubleshooting. Please provide feedback and corrections, and I'll update the post as quickly as I can. Thanks!
WARNING: Following this procedure may damage or permamently destroy your device. This procedure is provided with NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Perform this procedure at your own risk.
[size=+1]SUMMARY[/size]
This is a modded update package (update.zip) that updates the US Xoom Wi-Fi from any ROM to stock rooted Android 4.1.1 JRO03H using ClockworkMod Recovery:
Flashes bootloader from a previous update (3.2.1 HTK55D) to ensure integrity (bootloader remains unlocked)
Flashes the boot partition with rooted stock 4.1.1 boot image, stock kernel
Stock kernel includes no extras (overclocking, etc.) from custom kernels
Flashes system partition with rooted stock 4.1.1 image (minus the recovery overwrite script; includes gapps)
Includes Superuser.apk 3.1.3 and su binary to enable functioning root (thanks, chainsdd)
Hardware SDCard continues to be read-only via documented application permissions (now at /storage/sdcard1)
Leaves existing recovery partition intact (unmodded stock 4.1.1 update overwrites it on every reboot)
Leaves user data intact (note: some users updating from custom ROM's recommend wiping data/factory reset to prevent issues)
[size=+1]PREPARATION[/size]
Download the modded Xoom Wi-Fi Android 4.1.1 JRO03H update package
update_US-Xoom-WiFi-4.1.1-JRO03H_stachre_v01.zip
MD5: 4e502cde6902343675b57d47e3b4f722​
Ensure you have flashed ClockworkMod Recovery (thanks, solarnz, bigrushdog, koush, et al)
[Recovery] ClockworkMod 3.2.0.0 (R4c) Modded for Internal media [UPDATED 10/6]
Note: there are more current recovery options available which are likely compatible; however, these instructions haven't yet been updated accordingly.​
Ensure a physical SDCard with enough free space is installed in your Xoom (required for ClockworkMod Recovery updates; update package requires about 150MB; run adb shell df to get a rough idea of optional nandroid backup size) and have it functioning properly
[size=+1]PROCEDURE[/size]
Backup your data
If you have issues with this update, you may need to "wipe data/factory reset" before the system will fully boot properly. For some, simply copying the contents of the Xoom's internal storage (mostly music, pictures, videos, etc.) to their PC is enough. Others require backup of their apps, app data, etc. using more robust solutions like Titanium Backup. Backup your data according to your needs.
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Copy/download the modded Android 4.1.1 Update package to the SDCard
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Reboot into recovery
Reboot your Xoom
When the Motorola logo splash screen appears, press the Volume Down button to scroll through boot options and select "--> Android Recovery"
Press the Volume Up button to enter Android recovery
Wipe cache and dalvik-cache
Note that in recovery, you use the hardware volume buttons to navigate up and down, and the power button to select. Note also that if you are coming over from a custom ROM, users suggest backing up data and doing a "wipe data/factory reset" in ClockworkMod Recovery instead.
Select "wipe cache partition"
Select "Yes - Wipe Cache"
Select "advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Select "Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
Optional: Perform nandroid backup (long)
If you have issues with this update, you may need to "wipe data/factory reset" before the system will fully boot properly. Performing a nandroid backup in ClockworkMod Recovery allows you to fully restore your device's state if you need to revert for whatever reason. Note that backing up even a bare system runs a few minutes, so this could take a very long time and require the availability of a power charger. You also need sufficient free space on your SDCard to perform the backup; the backup process does not verify required space before starting, simply failing (and wasting your time) if it runs out.
Select "backup and restore"
Select "Backup"
Be patient
"Backup complete!" will indicate that the update is completed.
Perform update
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Select the modded Android 4.1.1 update package
Select "Yes - Install <filename>"
"Install from sdcard complete." will indicate that the update is completed.
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Select "+++++Go Back+++++"
Select "reboot system now"
New bootloader will install. The message, "Congratulation! Your bootloader was successfully upgraded" will be immediately followed by an automatic reboot.
Enjoy your rooted Xoom Wi-Fi, running on Android 4.1.1 JRO03H!
[size=+1]POST-UPDATE NOTES[/size]
Stuck on Motorola logo/Bootloops: Users report "Wipe data/factory reset" in ClockworkMod Recovery often resolves this issue.
[size=+1]CHANGELOG[/size]
v01: First release, JRO03H; includes root, Superuser.apk, su

[size=+1]UPDATE PACKAGE DETAILS (v01)[/size]
BOOTLOADER: flashed with stock 4.1.1 JRO03H bootloader
Extracted from a previous update package (3.2.1 HTK55D)
Bootloader flashed after reboot
Code:
BCT[4->4] (vendor: 0x101 product: 0x5454 vers: 0x0)
RECOVERY: not flashed; left intact​
BOOT: flashed with modded stock 4.1.1 JRO03H boot image with stock kernel
Kernel: flashed with stock 4.1.1 JRO03H kernel
2.6.39.4-gfd343aa [email protected] ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jun 7 21:07:05 PDT 2012
Includes no extras (overclocking, etc.) from custom kernels
default.prop: modded JRO03H default.prop (ramdisk)
Code:
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=1
ro.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=mtp
SYSTEM: flashed with modded stock 4.1.1 JRO03H system image
build.prop: stock 4.1.1 JRO03H build.prop
Code:
ro.build.fingerprint=motorola/tervigon/wingray:4.1.1/JRO03H/405518:user/release-keys
ro.build.description=tervigon-user 4.1.1 JRO03H 405518 release-keys
REMOVED: Stock recovery install script, patch
ADDED: Superuser.apk 3.1.3 and su binary to enable functioning root (thanks, chainsdd)
Hardware SDCard continues to be read-only via documented application permissions (now at /storage/sdcard1)
USERDATA: Launcher favorites updated with new Google Play Store intent (included in stock 4.1.1 JRO03H update from Google)
/data/data/com.android.launcher/databases/launcher.db: updated with new Google Play Store intent.

[size=+1]STOCK ROOTED UPDATE PACKAGE BUILD PROCEDURE[/size]
For the curious and do-it-yourself types, this is how I produced this stock rooted update for the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi MZ604 (US). I use Ubuntu, but this should also work on other *nix flavors, including OSX. The handy scripts provided by alansj for unpacking and repacking boot images, however, are not Windows friendly.
Ensure Android SDK is properly installed and configured on the workstation
Both adb and fastboot must be functioning properly in order to proceed. This procedure assumes that the directory containing adb and fastboot (or their symlinks) are in the PATH environment variable, allowing them to be called from anywhere.
Ensure perl, cpio, gzip, and gunzip, are properly installed and configured on the workstation
These are necessary to unpack and repack the boot image for modding.
Ensure unpack-bootimg.pl and repack-bootimg.pl scripts are properly installed and configured on the workstation (thanks, alansj)
HOWTO: Unpack, Edit, and Re-Pack Boot Images​This procedure assumes that the directory containing these scripts (or their symlinks) are in the PATH environment variable, allowing them to be called from anywhere simply by their name. Note that some PERL configurations may require calling perl and passing the path to the script as an argument.
Ensure ClockworkMod Recovery is properly installed and configured on the device (thanks, solarnz, bigrushdog, koush, et al)
[Recovery] ClockworkMod 3.2.0.0 (R4c) Modded for Internal media [UPDATED 10/6]​Also ensure that the ClockworkMod Recovery image is in the working directory on the workstation in case it needs to be reflashed.
Download su and Superuser.apk (thanks, chainsdd)
http://androidsu.com/superuser/​Extract the ZIP file containing su and Superuser.apk into the working directory on the workstation.
Download stock images and previous OTA (Over The Air) update packages
3.0.1 HWI69 Images: http://developer.motorola.com/produ...utm_source=supportforums&utm_term=unlockboard
3.1 HMJ37 OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-tervigon-HMJ37-from-HWI69.e379f0b9.zip
3.2 HTJ85B OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...igned-tervigon-HTJ85B-from-HMJ37.db223b6e.zip
3.2.1 HTK55D OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...gned-tervigon-HTK55D-from-HTJ85B.73617300.zip
3.2.1 HTK75D OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...gned-tervigon-HTK75D-from-HTK55D.01cd4f05.zip
4.0.3 IML77 OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...igned-tervigon-IML77-from-HTK75D.71a21bfe.zip
4.0.4 IMM76 OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-tervigon-IMM76-from-IML77.0d062b3b.zip​Note that the OTA update scripts check properties to see if the device is identified as "wingray". The above linked version of ClockworkMod Recovery identifies itself as "stingray", so you will get assert errors and the installation will fail. You can disable script asserts by using the toggle script asserts menu option (under install zip from sdcard), but keep in mind that this will allow you to install the updates out of order. The other, safer but more labor-intensive option is to edit the updater-script in each package and remove the "wingray" asserts.
Download the current stock OTA update package
Google hosts the OTA updates for the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi MZ604 (US). The devices periodically check Google for updates, and when an update has been made available, it will be downloaded (usually to /cache/) with a notification presented to the user.
The full URL to the update package is output to the device log, which is available via logcat (adb logcat; DDMS; aLogcat app). The full URL can also be constructed from just the filename -- available in the device's /cache/ directory if downloaded, or often by searching the web -- by appending it to the following path:
Code:
http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/motorola_tervigon/
In this case, we find that the JRO03H update package's filename is f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip, which yields the following URL:
4.1.1 JRO03H OTA: http://android.clients.google.com/p...igned-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip​See also the note on the previous step regarding "wingray" asserts.
Save all stock OTA update packages to the hardware SDCard
These will be installed via ClockworkMod Recovery later in the procedure.
Connect the XOOM to the workstation via USB
Also verify that USB debugging is enabled in the settings on the device. The device should show up if the following command is run from a terminal/command prompt:
Code:
adb devices
Backup the device
This process is going to overwrite everything on the device, so backup using whatever method is preferred. ClockworkMod Recovery's Nandroid backup is a great option.
Flash stock images via fastboot
Unpack the zip file containing the stock HWI69 images into the working directory on the workstation and run the following commands from a terminal/command prompt:
Code:
cd <path to working directory>
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
Keep this terminal/command prompt open, as it will be used further.
Install stock OTA updates via ClockworkMod Recovery
Reboot after each update to ensure that it completes -- bootloader updates (HMJ37 and HTK55D), for instance, are performed after rebooting -- but ensure the boot sequence is interrupted with the VolDown key and re-enter ClockworkMod Recovery before the boot animation begins, to prevent overwriting with stock recovery.
Without a bootloader update, press VolDown after waiting a few seconds on the red Motorola logo screen. If there is a bootloader update, however, it gets tricky; after the automatic reboot, wait about 14 seconds on the red logo before pressing VolDown. If nothing happens, reset (Power + VolUp) and try again. If the boot animation begins, try resetting but note that recovery was likely overwritten by stock, requiring a re-flash of ClockworkMod Recovery.
Repeat this procedure of installing and rebooting until the last update is complete and the device is back into ClockworkMod Recovery.
Perform a nandroid backup in ClockworkMod Recovery
This generates clean, current stock images with which to work, while also providing an easier starting point for any future mods.
Download and unpack the boot image
Run the following commands from the terminal/command prompt:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<directory name>/boot.img boot-stock.img
unpack-bootimg boot-stock.img
This will extract the kernel and ramdisk gzip files into the current directory, with the actual ramdisk files being unpacked into a subdirectory (boot-stock.img-ramdisk).
Modify default.prop in ramdisk
Open default.prop (located in the ramdisk subdirectory) in the preferred text editor and edit the following properties:
Code:
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=1
ro.debuggable=1
ro.secure=0 is the most important, for it enables adb to run as root, which is necessary for remounting the system partition as read/write and install su.
Clean up any temp/backup files the text editor may have created in the ramdisk directory before proceeding.
Repack and flash the modified boot image
Run the following commands from the terminal/command prompt:
Code:
repack-bootimg boot-stock.img-kernel.gz boot-stock.img-ramdisk boot-root.img
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash boot boot-root.img
fastboot reboot
The device should now boot with a rooted boot image.
Install and configure su and Superuser.apk; remove recovery overwrite files
Remount the system partition as read/write and push the files using the following commands from the terminal/command prompt:
Code:
adb remount
adb push su /system/bin/su
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/Superuser.apk
adb shell
Once in adb shell, configure the pushed files:
Code:
chown root.shell /system/bin/su
chmod 6755 /system/bin/su
ln -s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
While still in adb shell, remove the recovery overwrite script and patch:
Code:
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
rm /system/recovery-from-boot.p
reboot
The device should now boot fully rooted.
Extract the freshly rooted system image
Run the following command from the terminal/command prompt:
Code:
adb shell
Once in adb shell, dump the system image to the hardware SDCard:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/system of=/storage/sdcard1/system-root.img
exit
Once back to the local prompt, pull the image to the working directory:
Code:
adb pull /storage/sdcard1/system-root.img
Configure the device and test
Ensure the device and apps function normally, including root apps.
Identify any updates outside of system and boot partitions (bootloader, userdata, etc.)
Open all OTA update packages in the preferred ZIP archive manager and go through each updater-script (located in /META-INF/com/google/android/) to determine if any additional updates have been made. This will require some understanding of edify script, which is straightforward and easy to read.
These additional updates will need to be included in the stock rooted update package in order to ensure safe update from any ROM.
Assemble the update package
This simple objective here is to package the rooted boot and system images, files for additional updates (if any), the updater-script with commands to perform the update, and any helper tools into an Android update package (essentially a ZIP file).
While this is a complicated task, it is made easier by starting with existing custom update packages and modifying their contents and script.
Test installation via ClockworkMod Recovery
Load other ROMS -- stock Honeycomb, custom ROM's, etc. -- and test the update using the procedure in the OP. Note that you may need to reflash ClockworkMod Recovery one final time at this point.
Restore personal device backup; dogfood
Restore the backup you made prior to flashing the stock images at the beginning of this procedure, and upgrade your device with the package you've built. Bask in glory.

Many thanks to you' rocking it now.

This is why I love XDA, our amazing developers are right on top of updates and such, creating awesome methods and procedures for updating

Excellent, it's now optimising its apps. I used the EOS R6 recovery which I already had installed. Thanks very much!

Awesome Post.Thanks for your work!

I am getting the error:
file_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.prop": No such file or directory
E:Error in (file path to zip file)
(Status 7)
Installation apported.
Any suggestions?
Coming from Eos ICS, full wipe...

orb_526 said:
I am getting the error:
file_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.prop": No such file or directory
E:Error in (file path to zip file)
(Status 7)
Installation apported.
Any suggestions?
Coming from Eos ICS, full wipe...
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The update is checking that file to see if the device is calling itself a Xoom. Flashing the stock system.img will ensure this file is present. More info on stock images is on post 3 of this thread, specifically the first link in step 6, and instructions in step 11.
Anyone else having this issue?

Went from eos 125 to this stock JB with no problems. Full wipe, install. For me, it's running faster/smoother than anything that i've tried.

Yeah, coming from EOS JB 125 as well. Tried without wipe - did not work. So - wipe first for sure if on custom rom i guess...
Second thing - read instructions carefully - it needs external card during flashing even if the zip is on built in storage.
Other than that - awesome. Smoother than EOS in my opinion. Also - many more languages than AOSP. Google Now actually understands Polish now
One question - how come it has ICS boot animation rather than JB?

You're right, everything works like it should. I think the boot ani is alittle different.

can someone post the boot animation from this? I've been working on trying to extract it from the images, but haven't had much luck yet. TIA!

Error:::: File_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.prop": No Such file or Directory
E: Error in /SDcard/File name..
(Status 7)????
thanks for any help

I installed over AOKP Milestone 6 I think it was, wiped everything and was good to go, actually started to flash the app through GooManager. Running great thus far.

Crazywhitie said:
Error:::: File_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.prop": No Such file or Directory
E: Error in /SDcard/File name..
(Status 7)????
thanks for any help
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Already been answered on the first page of this post.

Just a heads up, it seems that on my Xoom that the sleep functions doesn't work correctly. Instead of going into the normal sleep mode the tablet just dims and the screen never turns off.

Has anyone been brave enough to try this on a mz601?

Confirmed working on a international Xoom. Thanks a lot man. Needed this for some debugging! :good:

fidju said:
Already been answered on the first page of this post.
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Thanks for Pointing that out.. I missed it... Worked Perfect...

GPS not working!

I'm using cm 7.2.0-buzz ,
2.3.7
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.14-nFinity [email protected] #1
Radio[Baseband version]: 13.45.55.24H_3.35.15.31
My GPS isn't working.
Please help me!
Gratitude in advance

Flash the newest radio.
You can find it in the complete wildfire index
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk 2

How to Flash the latest radio?
Installing the zip file through recovery mode?
[Sorry, but I really don't know how to do this!]
lo2ay said:
Flash the newest radio.
You can find it in the complete wildfire index
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk 2
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Download the newest radio driver in the "Index" thread in the dev section. Then flash it in CWM 2.5.x.x
The latest ends with '20.10'
To get temp. CWM use the update1.zip in the 'Index' thread or use Rom manager to install CWM 2.5.x.x and reboot to recovery by rom manager.

I have downloaded the latest radio, but how do I "flash" it?
Hazou said:
Download the newest radio driver in the "Index" thread in the dev section. Then flash it in CWM 2.5.x.x
The latest ends with '20.10'
To get temp. CWM use the update1.zip in the 'Index' thread or use Rom manager to install CWM 2.5.x.x and reboot to recovery by rom manager.
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ka9090 said:
I have downloaded the latest radio, but how do I "flash" it?
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all steps
open rom manager
-menu: all recovery
-install 2.5.xx, in the first line you will find recovery installed 2.5.xx
then, from the menu: install rom
-looks for radio
-Install
the wildfire reboot and run the intallation after you have flashed the radio.
I think if you have a backup of a ROM with working GPS, it is easier and you know works to restore the rom, turn on the GPS (I turn on all connections) to enter in recovery and flash again CM7.

Thank you!
quack75 said:
all steps
open rom manager
-menu: all recovery
-install 2.5.xx, in the first line you will find recovery installed 2.5.xx
then, from the menu: install rom
-looks for radio
-Install
the wildfire reboot and run the intallation after you have flashed the radio.
I think if you have a backup of a ROM with working GPS, it is easier and you know works to restore the rom, turn on the GPS (I turn on all connections) to enter in recovery and flash again CM7.
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hi everyone, I also have similar issue.
at first gps doesn't work at all, and after flashing radio 20.10 with android flasher
now the gps icon in status bar appear when I open google maps or gps test.
well, today is cloudy but it seems that the gps is not locking or even seeing any satellite.
I wonder if my gps is actually still not working or this is different issue?
I just root my phone last night and this is my first flashing experience with wildfire so I don't have any backup rom..
I tried gps patch to modify gps.conf but I don't see any improvement..
thanks in advance for your response..

Don't worry.
It's just the cloudy sky.
Go out when the skies are clear and just let the gps lock your own location once.
After that, it will start working smoothly.
-Rif- said:
hi everyone, I also have similar issue.
at first gps doesn't work at all, and after flashing radio 20.10 with android flasher
now the gps icon in status bar appear when I open google maps or gps test.
well, today is cloudy but it seems that the gps is not locking or even seeing any satellite.
I wonder if my gps is actually still not working or this is different issue?
I just root my phone last night and this is my first flashing experience with wildfire so I don't have any backup rom..
I tried gps patch to modify gps.conf but I don't see any improvement..
thanks in advance for your response..
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BTW, can you please explain me how to do this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447591
Gratitude in advance

ka9090 said:
Don't worry.
It's just the cloudy sky.
Go out when the skies are clear and just let the gps lock your own location once.
After that, it will start working smoothly.
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yeah I hope so..
well then, now I'll just enjoy my new rom and maybe when the sky is clear I can have my gps locked :fingers-crossed:
ka9090 said:
BTW, can you please explain me how to do this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447591
Gratitude in advance
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hm, basically to apply any of that patch you only have to copy the files to /system/etc in your phone..
if you download one of the patch in that thread, you will get .zip file containing gps.conf and SuplRootCert (if exist).
there are various ways to copy those files such as using ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, or other similar apps.
but personally I used terminal emulator.
1. copy those files to a folder in your sd card
2. open terminal emulator and type
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /system/etc/gps.conf /mnt/sdcard <backup your original gps.conf in case you will need to restore it>
cp /mnt/sdcard/anyfolder/gps.conf /system/etc <change anyfolder with the name of your folder>
cp /mnt/sdcard/anyfolder/SuplRootCert /system/etc <you don't have to type this line if this file didn't exist>
mount -o remount,ro /system
3. exit and maybe you need to reboot.. good luck

Lol. This seems kinda difficult. Thanks anyway
-Rif- said:
yeah I hope so..
well then, now I'll just enjoy my new rom and maybe when the sky is clear I can have my gps locked :fingers-crossed:
hm, basically to apply any of that patch you only have to copy the files to /system/etc in your phone..
if you download one of the patch in that thread, you will get .zip file containing gps.conf and SuplRootCert (if exist).
there are various ways to copy those files such as using ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, or other similar apps.
but personally I used terminal emulator.
1. copy those files to a folder in your sd card
2. open terminal emulator and type
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /system/etc/gps.conf /mnt/sdcard <backup your original gps.conf in case you will need to restore it>
cp /mnt/sdcard/anyfolder/gps.conf /system/etc <change anyfolder with the name of your folder>
cp /mnt/sdcard/anyfolder/SuplRootCert /system/etc <you don't have to type this line if this file didn't exist>
mount -o remount,ro /system
3. exit and maybe you need to reboot.. good luck
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ka9090 said:
BTW, can you please explain me how to do this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447591
Gratitude in advance
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Basically it is a patch to speed up the AGPS (with active connection) and it works I tried it with the GPS STATUS application
some useful sections of tread:
Confused with all the options below? As the Notes section dictates: I recommend the GOOGLE BUILD of all devices. Other builds have changes in their SUPL server information and/or other variables pertinent to that manufacturer. These builds do not appear to operate as fast as Google build's but are available for your enjoyment.
Method 3 (easiest if you use a compatible version of CWR or CWM)*:
1. Download the patch
2. Boot into CWR (Clockwork Recovery)
3. Mount /system/ partition (on the main menu, select the "Mounts and storage" option, then "mount /system")
4. Flash the patch (on the main menu, select "Install zip from sdcard," then "choose zip from sdcard," and find the zip and select it)
If you receive "(Status 0) Installation aborted" this Method will not work for you. Use one of the other methods.
5. Reboot the device
6. Review the NOTES section.
So it is really very easy :victory::victory:

[Galaxy Note2 TOOLKIT V4.1.0 TMOBILE] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery, Flash Stock

INTRODUCING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE2 TOOLKIT
GSM (GT-N7100) and LTE (GT-N7105) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
AUSTRALIAN GSM (GT-N7100T) and LTE (GT-N7105T) SUPPORTED. USE GSM THREAD
SPRINT (SPH-L900) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155
TMOBILE (SGH-T889) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957720
MOBILICITY, VIDEOTRON, WIND [SGH-T889V] SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE TMOBILE THREAD
AT&T (SGH-L317) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779
BELL, ROGERS, SASKTEL, TELUS [SGH-I317M] SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE AT&T THREAD
VERIZON ([SCH-I605]) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052788
US CELLULAR (SCH-R950) SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE ANY
KOREAN SK TELECOM [SHV-E250S] SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE ANY
NOTE: If you want a new build added to the Toolkit then download and install, Type 'A' in the Model Selection screen and follow the instructions.
HOW TO VIDEOS ARE ON POST#4 (THANKS TO WWJOSHDEW) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LOOK AT THEM AS A VIDEO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
FUNCTIONS OF SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE2 TOOLKIT V4.1.0 [9TH APRIL 2013]
Install drivers automatically
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Root any public build (different options)
Root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire) via CWM (works on ANY build)
[*]Root+busybox+rename recovery restore files via Custom Recovery
[*]Unroot (delete root files and busybox)
[*]Many root/unroot options including adb, recovery and sideload via custom recovery
[*]Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
[*]Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
[*]Auto Update ToolKit to latest push version on startup (donator feature)
[*]Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
[*]Install BusyBox binary on phone
[*]Flash Stock Recovery
[*]Flash CWM Recovery (thanks to Clockworkmod Team) or TWRP Recovery (thanks to Team Win)
[*]Rename Recovery Restore files if present
[*]Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
[*]Flash Stock Boot Image back to your phone
[*]Create tar file to flash via Odin (from upto 10 image files) with 1-click process
[*]Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full DETAILED steps) ESSENTIAL FOR WARRANTY RETURNS
[*]Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format for editing and flashing (thanks to Adam Lange)
[*]Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone (being worked on)
[*]Push Files from your PC to your phone
[*]Pull Files from your phone to your PC
[*]Set Files Permissions on your phone
[*]Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
[*]Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
[*]Help, Information Screen for various tasks
[*]Mods Section to Modify your phone (being worked on)
[*]Reboot Phone options in adb mode
[*]Change background, text colour in ToolKit
[*]Device Information screen which pulls info directly from device
[*]Activate Professional features from within the ToolKit
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Mod edit: Download link removed
MD5 Sum for V4.1.0: 37360aabdf3869aad55d12dd2c2b0b07
NOTE: As the ToolKit.exe and ModsSection.exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.
IMPORTANT: ONLY FLASH ROMS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOUR PHONES MODEL NUMBER AS FLASHING AN INCORRECT ROM CAN SOFT BRICK YOUR DEVICE!
Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, Chenglu for modded cwm.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREE (PUBLIC) AND DONATE (PROFESSIONAL) VERSIONS?
THE FREE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR PHONE. NOTHING IS RESTRICTED. ACTIVATING THE DONATE VERSION WILL ADD THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR UPDATES VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED TO MY SERVER WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. THIS ALSO MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE VARIANT OR CARRIER SO DONATOR VERSIONS WILL BE UPDATED SOONER. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO, OR DO NOT WANT THE AUTO UPDATE FEATURE THEN ALL UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL DOWNLOAD VERSION AS SOON AS TIME ALLOWS AND THERE ARE ENOUGH UPDATES TO WARRANT IT. DONATORS WILL ALSO HAVE THE QUICK PICKS AND EXTRAS SECTIONS UNLOCKED AND THE 'NAG' SCREEN ON EXIT WILL BE DISABLED. NEW DONATOR FEATURES WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO THE TOOLKIT IN THE FUTURE.
AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL AND GOOGLE CHECKOUT TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv
AUTO UPDATES ARE BY FAR THE EASIEST WAY TO KEEP THE TOOLKITS UP TO DATE AS I HAVE LOTS OF OTHER TOOLKITS TO LOOK AFTER. IF ANYONE HAS ANY VIEWS ON THIS PLEASE PM ME OR CONTACT ME AT [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VIEWS IN THIS THREAD AS I WANT TO KEEP IT CLEAN FOR USER SUPPORT.
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PLEASE READ THE *FAQ* IN POST#2 BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS
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1. INSTALLING GALAXY NOTE2 DRIVERS
The first thing you need to do is to install the drivers. These are needed so that you can communicate with the phone via the PC and perform the tasks that the ToolKit offers.
NOTE: If you have Kies installed then it is advisable to uninstall it first to avoid conflicts.
a. Make sure your phone is booted into Android and the USB cable is unplugged.
b. Select Option 1 in the ToolKit to install the Samsung USB Driver pack. This should install all the neccessary drivers you need.
C. While the drivers are installing make sure that USB Debugging is enabled on your phone via the Settings, Developer options Screen.
d. After the drivers have been installed connect the USB cable and the PC should detect the phone and install the correct drivers. This will also happen when you enter Download Mode and Recovery Mode for the first time.
e. If you want to check the drivers then go to your Control Panel on your PC and open the Device Manager. With the USB cable connected you should see a device listed as 'Samsung Android Phone' or something similar and a driver attached to it.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with your device being detected or the drivers installing correctly then you could try rebooting your phone, using a different usb port and making sure no other drivers are installed on your pc.
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2. USING MSKIPS' SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE2 TOOLKIT
a. Download the Samsung Galaxy Note2 ToolKit package and run to install the ToolKit to your PC. The installation will also create a Shortcut on your desktop for easy access. You have the option to include or exclude the drivers files at installation so if you already have your drivers set up and are just updating the ToolKit then you can untick the drivers if you wish.
b. Once the ToolKit is installed make sure your phone is booted and plugged in via USB cable and double click on the shortcut on your desktop to run it.
c. You will be asked if you want to check for an Update. If you type 'yes' this will download and check the latest version numbers against the versions in the ToolKit. If there is an update available then you will have the option to download and install it (professional feature).
d. You will now be presented with a Model Selection Screen to choose the Model/Build that you are currently on. Type the number that corresponds to your desired selection. For example type '12' for INTERNATIONAL GSM MODEL [GT-N7100] 4.1.1 [Build ALJ1-ALJ3]. If you cannot find the build your device is using then type 'h' to select the HELP option to get more info.
NOTE: If you have a new build that isnt covered by the Toolkit you can also type 'a' in the Model Selection screen to see instructions on how to pull your stock image and send it to [email protected] so support can be added.
e. The Toolkit will now locate and download the boot image pack for your chosen Model. This is a new feature so the Toolkit is not limited to how many Models can be added and it cuts down ALOT on the download size. After the zip file has finished downloading it will be extracted to the correct folders and the files checked to make sure everything is ok.
f. When you enter the Main Menu you will see 'Adb Mode' at the top. If you have installed your drivers correctly then you will see your devices serial number under the text with 'device' next to it. If you see this then your device is connected and you can carry on.
NOTE: If you haven't installed the drivers and don't see a serial number at the top then this is the FIRST thing you want to do so the Toolkit can operate properly.
g. Each option in the ToolKit has full information on what it is and how to use it.
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3. FLASHING A ROM, RADIO OR KERNEL VIA CWM RECOVERY
a. Download your chosen Rom, Radio or Kernel from the Development Forum, then make sure your phone is booted up as normal and connect your usb cable so it goes into MTP Mode. Copy the .zip file (DO NOT UNZIP IT FIRST) to the 'Internal Storage' part on your phone. Do not copy it to a Sub Directory as it will be harder to find when flashing it.
b. Enter CWM Recovery (shut down the phone then hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds).
c. Select 'Install zip from sdcard' and select 'choose zip from sdcard' if the file is on Internal Memory.
d. Scroll to your zip file and select. Then select 'Yes' in the list to start flashing.
e. When flashing is finished press the BACK Button to go back until you get to the Main Menu and then select 'reboot system now' to reboot your phone into Android.
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4. FLASHING A ROM, RADIO OR KERNEL VIA DOWNLOAD MODE USING ODIN
Odin can be used to flash image files or parts of your phone. You can flash something as simple as a boot image or a complete system. Everything is packed in a tar or tar.md5 file on your PC and flashed via Odin which is a Windows OS program.
a. Make sure you have your tar file stored on your PC.
b. Reboot your phone to Download Mode [shut down your phone, then hold down the Home + Volume DOWN Buttons and press the Power Button for about 2 seconds until a Warning screen appears. Press Volume UP to continue to Download Mode.
c. Connect your phone via usb and the first box at the top under ID:COM should turn blue and have some text in it. If you are using Download Mode on your phone for the first time then you will notice drivers being installed to use it.
d. The site or page you downloaded the file from will usually give you instructions to set Odin but if not you want to load boot/recovery/system files to the PDA location and have 'Auto Reboot' and 'F.Reset Time' ticked and nothing else.
e. Click on 'Start' to start the flash. You can see what is happening in the text box in the lower left.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the phone.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds to enter Recovery Mode.
How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the phone.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.
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ChangeLog
ToolKit v4.1.0 (9th April 2013)
+Updated complete Toolkit structure for easier support and faster updates
+Added GT-N7100T and GT-N7105T models to the support list
+Added 4.1.2 support for many models. See screenshot for full list
+Updated CWM and TWRP Recovery to the latest model specific version
+Added TWRP NAND backup/restore procedure to backups section
+Updated SuperSU Root procedure to V1.25
+Updated Samsung usb drivers to 1.5.18.0
+Added more error detection and updated many parts of the Toolkit procedures
+Added Activation option and support procedure for new builds to Model Screen
+Updated Stock firmware download section with new Samsung images
+Adb server is now shut down if you exit from Model Selection screen
+Added more error control Toolkit processes
+Updated mods section
ToolKit v3.0.0 (18th December 2012)
+Rewrote soo many parts its hard to list them all
+Changed the Model Selection screen
+Split up images for all supported models to make them easier to distinguish
+Added support for Verizon, GT-N7105 (lte), AT&T and Korean SK Telecom
+Added new options to Root/Unroot Screen
+Added root+busybox+rename recovery restore files via Custom Recovery
+Added Root/Unroot via Sideload feature in Recovery
+Updated CWM Recovery to 6.0.1.9
+Updated TWRP Recovery to 2.3.2.3 for all available Models
+Updated SuperSU to 0.99
+Added Device Information Screen
+Added instant reply donate link to Toolkit
+Soo many more behind the scene changes
ToolKit v2.0.0 (27th October 2012)
+Added FULL support for Sprint (SPH-L900)
+Added FULL support for TMobile (SGH-T889)
+Added FULL support for US Cellular (SCH-R950)
+Updated SuperSU Root zip file to V0.96
+Updated CWM Recovery to V6.0.1.5
+Added TWRP Recovery V2.3.1.1
+Added option on all Root procedures to root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire)
+Added option in ALLINONE Root routine to flash cwm or twrp Recovery
+Improved Root procedure on all builds
+Made some edits for Toolkit stability
+More tweaks
ToolKit v1.0 (7th Oct 2012)
+First version of Samsung Galaxy Note2 ToolKit released
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.

**FAQ**
Q. What is ADB Shell?
Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF (e.g removing system apps).
From Google:
Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a versatile tool lets you manage the state of an emulator instance or Android-powered device. It is a client-server program that includes three components:
A client, which runs on your development machine. You can invoke a client from a shell by issuing an adb command. Other Android tools such as the ADT plugin and DDMS also create adb clients.
A server, which runs as a background process on your development machine. The server manages communication between the client and the adb daemon running on an emulator or device.
A daemon, which runs as a background process on each emulator or device instance.
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Q. I flashed CWM but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back
There is an auto recovery restore system on Android that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.
Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from the Market). Delete the file recovery-from-boot.p from /system. Now when you flash CWM Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also use the Toolkit to rename the files if you wish.
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Q. What is the difference between Nandroid and Titanium backup?
A NANDROID will backup the whole system including boot, system, data and recovery partitions so you can restore a complete rom and all data and settings.
Essentially Titanium Backup is used to backup apps and associated user data. These could be restored AFTER a full wipe and a new Rom had been flashed on your phone.
The other option now which google added into the new adb command list is the adb backup which is in the ToolKit and can do the same job as Titanium Backup but will store the data on your PC rather than on the phone (where it takes up space and could be deleted).
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Q. When would i perform a nandroid vs a titanium backup?
You would perform a nandroid backup to back up your entire system including boot image and data and system partitions so you can restore your entire system back to that particular point in the future.
You would use Titanium Backup mainly to back up your installed apps and settings so they could be reinstalled easily and quickly on any future roms. You can also choose individual apps to backup or restore on Titanium Backup whereas if you restore your boot partition via CWM Recovery you are stuck with the whole lot.
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Q. When I try to open the ToolKit I get a box pop up for a split second and then it goes away. My AntiVirus program says the file may be harmful.
The exe files I compiled are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) will pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They pick up ANY file that doesnt contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine.
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Q. I have Windows 8 and cannot install the drivers
How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8:
From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).
Click ‘More PC Settings’.
Click ‘General’.
Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.
Wait a bit.
Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
Click ‘Advanced Options’
Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
Click Restart.
When your computer restarts, select ‘Disable driver signature enforcement‘ from the list. You can now load your modified driver. Reboot again once the driver is installed and all will be well.
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Q. I flashed the Stock Firmware Image. Odin flashes the file successfully and the phone reboots but it stays stuck on the samsung logo
If the firmware tar file does not include a userdata image (which most Samsung firmware do not) then your userdata partition will be left from your previous setup. If this is incompatible with the new firmware because of build or something else then your system will freeze on boot up.
This is easily fixable by holding the Volume UP, Home and Power buttons all at the same time for about 10 seconds until the device reboots to the Stock Recovery screen. Use the Volume Down button to scroll down to 'wipe data/factory reset' and press the Home button to select it. Go down to yes to confirm and your userdata partition will be wiped. Your device should now boot fine.

**RESERVED FOR MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS**

Reserved for how to videos on this incredible toolkit!
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwCVKEYxr_z7FBQYT32dbYw_kdSJmSDH2
How To Root
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zF6x1MURM
How To Flash Stock Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CL5x84Tu_U
How To Manually Boot to Custom (or Stock) Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m6Uugh8ps8&hd=1
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Can i unroot with toolkit?.Many thank for awesome work..:good:

thank you! worked like a charm!!!

simplelife said:
Can i unroot with toolkit?.Many thank for awesome work..:good:
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Yes you can.
Mark.

So does this add to the flash counter?

Tiffany84 said:
So does this add to the flash counter?
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Flashing any custom firmware (boot, recovery) will add to the flash counter but im sure Chainfire will update his Triangle Away app to include the US variants.
Mark.

simplelife said:
Can i unroot with toolkit?.Many thank for awesome work..:good:
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mskip said:
Yes you can.
Mark.
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Just to be certain, I can unroot with this? How? We don't have a stock recovery since there is no stock firmware avail. Can you please clarify? Thanx bud.

GREAT work and thank you for getting this into an easy toolkit form, as many people will be helped out by this!! I was already rooted, as some others were too, but you created a tool that needs a BIG :good:

teshxx said:
Just to be certain, I can unroot with this? How? We don't have a stock recovery since there is no stock firmware avail. Can you please clarify? Thanx bud.
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Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.

Is TWRP supported on the TMo Note II?

mskip said:
Flashing any custom firmware (boot, recovery) will add to the flash counter but im sure Chainfire will update his Triangle Away app to include the US variants.
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I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number

mskip said:
Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
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Oh ok. I would, but I haven't rooted mine yet. Still deciding if I want to keep my grey one or exchange it for the white lolol. Hopefully, someone who is already rooted will be kind enough to do it for you.
Thanks for your effort and time.

Chainfire said:
I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
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PM sent w/ link for stock T889 kernel.img. build number is the file name. sorry i can't help with stock recovery.img since i already rooted and flashed CWM recovery.
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mskip said:
Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
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hey mark, if u wanna post or PM me instructions i'll get u the mount points.

Chainfire said:
I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
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So nice to see you here. Thanks for all u do!!
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I am getting issues with both TWRP and CWM. With TWRP, the data partition is unable to mount, making a full wipe a no go. With CWM, data partition can mount...but the external sd can't. Anyone else having these issues, or is it something on my end?

LvDisturbed1 said:
I am getting issues with both TWRP and CWM. With TWRP, the data partition is unable to mount, making a full wipe a no go. With CWM, data partition can mount...but the external sd can't. Anyone else having these issues, or is it something on my end?
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I can use my extSD with CWM so it's something on your end. I used the toolkit for the N7100 but same stuff...

Chainfire said:
I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
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I just sent you a pm with the stock recovery.img from my device(T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2). My build number is JRO03C.T889UVALJ1. Hopefully this gives you what you need. Thanks again.
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mskip said:
Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
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Just sent you a pm with the mount points for the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2. Thanks for this tool. It's incredible.

[ROOT]G955U/G955U1 SnapDragon SamPWND Root IS HERE!

FINALLY!
We Present To You
SamPWND!
Root for the USA Variants of the S8 & S8 Plus Devices!
(This thread will focus only on the S8+)
This thread had been closed/locked until further notice. The thread and links should remain active and the thread has served it's purpose. You will need to search the thread if you have any questions pertaining to root or any errors/issues that you are facing. The other reason I have decided to close the thread is because it has gone off topic one too many times, people like to argue and debate and MODS have had to come in here 1 too many times to clean it up so as to make life easier, I will just shut it down. Please do not bombard me with PM's for root assistance because if it has been answered in this thread already (and it most likely has) I will just direct you to search in the thread if I am able to respond at all.
ALSO, please do not utilize our firmware/root files/method without gaining permission first or I will ask for the thread to be removed/locked. Just because the thread gets closed does not mean we didn't spend a lot of time to get to this point.
Thank you and enjoy SamPWND root!​
DISCLAIMER:
We are not responsible for any damage done to your device as no one is "forcing" you to root your phone! If you are not sure of how to follow instructions or use ADB then I would suggest waiting for someone to help you or that you read up on how these things work before diving head first. The ENG system is not very stable when it comes to root as well as it has a ton of tools and binaries not available on stock devices so we are not responsible if you break something while on any firmwares but especially while on the ENG firmware.
DISCLAIMER 2:
Please do not take our work and post it elsewhere. We spent a lot of time on this for people to take it and use it as if it is their own. With that being said, if you have a better process for something or find any issues/errors, please PM myself or one of the listed contributors of this root method, do NOT post it directly in the thread because it causes confusion. We know with 100% certainty the files and method presented WORK. If it is not working for someone there are a number of possible reasons why. If users start modifying our files/scripts and posting them and you decide you are going to use someone else's files/scripts, do not post in our threads asking for us to help you because we will have no idea what was modified or changed and will just tell you to use the original files.
Returning to Stock:
- It is possible to return to 100% stock and it is very EASY to do.
- This is the reason why I provide both Normal, and Comsey ODIN's.
- All you need is a full stock 4 files firmware of your choice.
- Extract those files. Open ODIN and select the 4 files in their respective slots.
* IF YOU GET ERRORS such as model mismatch, start with 1 partition at a time to find out which one is throwing the error. (In my experience, it is the BL file that causes the error.) Once you find the culprit, throw that partition into the other ODIN. (For example, the BL file is giving an error in Comsey ODIN, throw the BL file in NORMAL ODIN and flash it by itself.)
* Typically you might have to throw individual partitions into either of the ODIN's but in the end you will be back on full stock firmware.
What doesn't work while rooted?
- On ANY ROOTED device, anything that utilizes "SafetyNet" will NOT work.
- Magisk and/or SuHide will NOT work. Our bootloader is still locked and these two modify the boot.img which would cause our devices to not boot up and having to start the root process over again, you have been warned!
- Systemless root also does NOT work. Again, this patched the boot.img which we cannot do because of our locked bootloader.
- Battery currently only charges to 80%. There are a few that feel it legit doesn't charge fully but others are claiming they get the same amount of life as they did with a 100% battery so the 80% might just be a visual issue or "fake" when it is really at 100%. Either way, we are still looking into this.
Main Contributors:
@elliwigy
@Harry44
@akiraO1
@BotsOne
@GSMCHEN
@jrkruse (for uploading system.img.ext4 and his root zip for the part 2 instructions)
@V0idst4r (for help in creating a "1 click" method for part 1!)
Initial Description on the process:
We are essentially flashing a modified 4 file firmware package in ODIN and then utilizing a few binaries in conjunction with SU binary and a permissive kernel. We will then be running some ADB commands and in order to have a fully working, amazing root with all things working we will be utilizing a stock system.img & a root script in conjunction with Flashfire. If you want to know all the technical details, you can take apart the files if you would like. It is released, so it is no longer a secret!
PART 1 Instructions: NEW
Flashing SamPWND 4 Files Firmware:
1) Download the PART 1 FILES Listed Below (this includes SamPWND_Root.zip and Initial ODIN 4 Files FIRMWARE and ODIN's if you do not already have them.)
2) Extract the 4 Files ODIN Firmware Package (also extract the ODIN's if you do not have them already.)
3) Open Comsey ODIN and select each partition and then select the files from the 4 File Firmware Package you extracted (BL goes in BL slot, AP in AP, CP in CP & CSC in CSC.) The options you select in ODIN shouldn't matter but I typically select F. Reset Time, Auto Reboot, Re-Partition, Nand Erase All & Update Bootloader.
4) Press Start and Wait for it to Finish. Once it finishes, if it boots into stock recovery simply select "Reboot System"
Take a breather, the ODIN portion is done (unless you have to start over for some reason...)
Now the NEW Root Process:
1) Once the phone is booted up, make sure you have ADB Enabled and connected to your PC. It should have prompted you to accept USB debugging as soon as it booted up.
2) Unzip the SamPWND_Root.zip
3) Double click "step1"
4) Wait for it to finish and once it reboots and comes back on you will be rooted with SuperSU!
5) Continue to PART 2 for "EVEN BETTER ROOT"
* It is a Windows bat file so not sure if it works on MAC. If you can't run bat files, use the OLD instructions.
* The bat will take about 30 seconds to run it's course. This is due to giving enough time for the remount script to mount the system as RW.
PART 1 Instructions: OLD
1) Download the PART 1 FILES Listed Below (this includes Systemroot + ADB zip, Initial ODIN 4 Files FIRMWARE and ODIN's if you do not already have them)
2) Extract the 4 Files ODIN Firmware Package, Also extract the ODIN's if you don't have them already.
3) Open Comsey ODIN and select each partition and then select the files from the 4 File Firmware Package you extracted (BL goes in BL slot, AP in AP, CP in CP & CSC in CSC.) The options you select in ODIN shouldn't matter but I typically select F. Reset Time, Auto Reboot, Re-Partition, Nand Erase All & Update Bootloader.
4) Press Start and Wait for it to Finish. Once it finishes, if it boots into stock recovery simply select "Reboot System"
Take a breather, the ODIN portion is done (unless you have to start over for some reason...)
Now the ADB Process to actually Root:
1) Extract the Systemroot + ADB zip listed below in an easy to find directory.
2) Make sure phone is connected to PC and ensure USB Debugging is enabled.
3) In the folder you extracted, you should see a "cmd-here" file. Double click it and it should open up an ADB cmd window.
4) Now we will start with the ADB commands:
- Type
Code:
adb push systemroot /data/local/tmp
What it will look like:
C:\Users\Thomas\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb push systemroot /data/local/tmp
/data/local/tmp/systemroot/: 8 files pushed. 0 files skipped. 10.0 MB/s (7072263 bytes in 0.673s)
- Type
Code:
adb shell chmod -R 7777 /data/local/tmp
What it will look like:
C:\Users\Thomas\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb shell chmod -R 7777 /data/local/tmp
C:\Users\Thomas\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>
- Type
Code:
adb shell setsid su
What it will look like:
C:\Users\Thomas\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb shell setsid su
(It will be blank with the blinking cursor, move to next step)
- Type
Code:
id
(you should at this point see that your are in a root shell!)
What it will look like:
id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=0(root),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats),3009(readproc) context=u:r:shell:s0
- Type
Code:
echo /data/local/tmp/systemroot/remount2.sh > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper
What it will look like:
echo /data/local/tmp/systemroot/remount2.sh > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper
(Again, it will be blank with a blinking cursor after you type the command in, move to next step)
- WAIT ABOUT 30 SECONDS BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT COMMAND
- Type "
Code:
mount
" (you should now see rw next to rootfs and system partitions)
What it will look like:
mount
(After we type in mount, we are looking for the below two items to say rw like they do in the next two lines)
rootfs on / type rootfs (rw,seclabel,size=1586716k,nr_inodes=396679)
/dev/block/sda19 on /system type ext4 (rw,seclabel,relatime)
- Type
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/systemroot/root.sh
What it will look like:
sh /data/local/tmp/systemroot/root.sh
rm: /system/bin/install-recovery.sh: No such file or directory
cp: /system/bin/.ext/.su: No such file or directory
chmod: /system/bin/.ext/.su: No such file or directory
chcon: /system/bin/.ext/.su: No such file or directory
touch: '/data/.supersu': Permission denied
/data/local/tmp/systemroot/root.sh[55]: can't create /data/.supersu: Permission denied
chmod: /data/.supersu: No such file or directory
C:\Users\Thomas\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\NEWSAMPWNDFILES>
5) If you followed all of the above commands to the T, your device will reboot and you will have SuperSU installed.
6) Install Flashfire from the Play Store.
7) Up to this point, you are on an ENG system.img with root that doesn't function the way we would like it to. This means you will feel a vibrate every time you try to gain SU access as well as it will take quite a while for an SU prompt. You can stay on this root if you would like to experiment with the ENG system, but outside of that I would HIGHLY recommend you proceed to the STEP 2 PROCESS.
PART 2 Instructions:
1) Download the PART 2 FILES listed below (this includes the system.img.ext4 and the add CSC Systemroot zip both provided courtesy of @jrkruse , view post #195 for specifics on what these are but essentially they are stock QD2 system.img and the zip has multi CSC, root, and a bunch of other goodies!)
2) Extract the System.img.ext4 zip and place that actual "system.img.ext4" onto the Internal SD Card (might work from external but some users have reported issues with chainfires root.zip and FF with external sd cards, this is not a fault of the SamPWND files/process.)
3) Place the entire Add CSC Systemroot zip onto Internal or Externdal SD Card (THIS FILE DOES NOT NEED TO BE UNZIPPED, THROW THE WHOLE ZIP FILE ONTO SD CARD OR INTERNAL)
4) Open Flashfire and grant it root when it prompts you. IF FLASHFIRE IS NOT LOADING FILES AND YOU JUST SEE A CIRCLE OR LIKE ITS CONSTANTLY LOADING, PUT THE PHONE IN AIRPLANE MODE AND THEN GO BACK INTO FLASHFIRE AND THE FILES SHOULD NOW APPEAR.
5) Press the + sign and select "Flash Firmware Package" & navigate to where you placed the system.img.ext4 and select it
6) Press the + sign and select "Flash ZIP or OTA" & navigate to where you placed the Add CSC Systemroot zip and select it, select Mount System as r/w
7) Press the + sign and select "Wipe" and select System data, 3rd party apps, Dalvik cache, Cache partiton, Cache Partiton format
8) Now, long press on "Wipe" and make sure it is on the top by dragging it. The order should be Wipe, Flash Firmware Package & finally Flash ZIP or OTA
9) Make sure the "Everoot" is disabled!
10) Flash away!
If you followed all of PART 1, then followed all of PART 2, then you will be updated to QD2, rooted with busybox (and have some other goodies) and the phone will be running great! Root will be stable and snappy as ever. Adaway, Root Checker, V4A etc. etc. are now all possible.
XDA:DevDB Information
S8 Plus SamPWND ROOT, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S8+
Contributors
elliwigy
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Android 7.0, Any Current Firmware
Based On: Stock Touchwiz
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 2017-08-19
Current Beta Version: 1
Beta Release Date: 2017-08-19
Created 2017-08-19
Last Updated 2017-08-19

DOWNLOADS SECTION:
PART 1 FILES:
SamPWND_Root.zip
https://mega.nz/#!8YcgTSwI!hIfbdJZ466sr1AyfiHLdtr1p-To0QdthTPDmVwtv0dc
Initial ODIN 4 Files FIRMWARE
https://mega.nz/#!5cUjnCwK!Zgw5_CaINbES08gwDzl7yMN0N4nzm56Fa12ow-gppKA
Mirror: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545589828
AFH MD5: 73720c409782b751355b9443a003a6e8
Normal + Comsey ODIN
https://mega.nz/#!cFN2DD4C!I7AT4TgNSzBp7Py0UhC7pHZ0M4WDQhEC5qj2xD_qluM
Systemroot + ADB zip - OLD
https://mega.nz/#!1MVDhZxQ!Wd4Umvju1sS1DAe-jBcTue9NKSJ4co0I2gwiyC3c2pE
PART 2 FILES: (Potentially will be providing a rom.zip soon that will have latest updated U1 with multi CSC pre-rooted with other goodies)
system.img.ext4
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634794132
Add CSC Systemroot
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120757028
For more info on these files please see @jrkruse post located here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73489978&postcount=925
THANK HIM WHILE YOU'RE AT IT!

@elliwigy @Harry44 @akiraO1 @BotsOne
These months these four people are very hard, and I very relaxed!! lol

Cool Job!

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These months these four people are very hard, and I very relaxed!! lol
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haha but we know it wouldnt be possible without you man

Dam it, if I wasnt drunk, and tired, I eould vet myself out of bed and do this now, lol. Thanks for all your hard work.
One thing i would suggest would be to either put the commands that need to be typed in as bold face type or im not sure if its possible on here, as im on my phone atm, but there are Code/code tags avaiable that will make them easier to copy and paste.
Again, thanks for this......I did not think it was going to be possible. This will be my morning present when i wake up, feels like Xmas.......

theboz1419 said:
Dam it, if I wasnt drunk, and tired, I eould vet myself out of bed and do this now, lol. Thanks for all your hard work.
One thing i would suggest would be to either put the commands that need to be typed in as bold face type or im not sure if its possible on here, as im on my phone atm, but there are Code/code tags avaiable that will make them easier to copy and paste.
Again, thanks for this......I did not think it was going to be possible. This will be my morning present when i wake up, feels like Xmas.......
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to be honest its late haha, threw it together lol ill try to tidy it up when i get time lol

Awesome can't wait to try this out soon!

elliwigy said:
to be honest its late haha, threw it together lol ill try to tidy it up when i get time lol
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You are forgiven, lol. I figured it would be out in the morning, just not this early in the morning.
You guys should have gotten some sleep you may need it after this weekend.

What a nice thing to wake up to when I'm getting ready to head to work at 530 in the morning lol. Can't wait to give this a shot once I get off work 12 hours later. Thanks for everything devs.

S8 thread will be posted tomorrow, too late to do it tonight

You guys are the ****. Thanks for all of your hard work.

Just want to know if Knox will be triggered or not? Please also add this to the first post [emoji397]

Where's the best place to get the stock firmware we might need just in case? As far as best download speed etc.

Wow,. I honestly didn't think it was possible. Amazing accomplishment ellwigy.
Sent from my SM-G955W using XDA-Developers Legacy app

powerstroke said:
Where's the best place to get the stock firmware we might need just in case? As far as best download speed etc.
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I got mine here... Took awhile to download... Someone gave me the link in the 955U1 thread
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F6B451FD73EE11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Also do we need to back up our EFS/Imei stuff? I know its recommended when flashing roms in recovery but our bootloader is locked.... Is there a way to back up without root?
Edit* I asked about the backup before in a previous thread but didn't get an answer.... Sorry to ask again

Techvir said:
Just want to know if Knox will be triggered or not? Please also add this to the first post [emoji397]
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Knox is not triggered

Kjc99 said:
I got mine here... Took awhile to download... Someone gave me the link in the 955U1 thread
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F6B451FD73EE11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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And this will work with Sprint S8+ Correct? Lastly, since the latest update which included Sprint LTE Plus calling. We will still manage to have that feature after root right? Because boy do I enjoy being able to browse the internet and being on a call at the same time again lol

powerstroke said:
And this will work with Sprint S8+ Correct? Lastly, since the latest update which included Sprint LTE Plus calling. We will still manage to have that feature after root right? Because boy do I enjoy being able to browse the internet and being on a call at the same time again lol
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If you have the system.img for the latest update then correct, if not and you want those features with root you will have to download the AP and CSC from thw firmware you want

powerstroke said:
And this will work with Sprint S8+ Correct? Lastly, since the latest update which included Sprint LTE Plus calling. We will still manage to have that feature after root right? Because boy do I enjoy being able to browse the internet and being on a call at the same time again lol
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I have the U1 model so I'm not sure...
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