Cannot root my S9 - Samsung Galaxy S9 Questions & Answers

Hi everyone,
this is crazy. I followed different guides on how to root my phone but I get the idea I really have to wait for 7 days to have another chance at rooting, or is this just a myth?
I installed twrp, flashed resurrection remix. I had problems with my camera when trying to record video. I always got green flickering on screen. also not able to record more than 60fps (why? isn't s9 supposed to?).
But what struck me most was the fact that my phone wasn't rooted. When installing supersu in the recovery I get the message "sepolicy failed" or something. I guess this is why I cannot root my phone? Installing superuser from the playstore shows me also that I am indeed not rooted.
What can I do? I am all out of ideas and websites...
Should I reflash stock and do the OEM and odin procedure again, and wait 7 days?

Nairozed said:
Hi everyone,
this is crazy. I followed different guides on how to root my phone but I get the idea I really have to wait for 7 days to have another chance at rooting, or is this just a myth?
I installed twrp, flashed resurrection remix. I had problems with my camera when trying to record video. I always got green flickering on screen. also not able to record more than 60fps (why? isn't s9 supposed to?).
But what struck me most was the fact that my phone wasn't rooted. When installing supersu in the recovery I get the message "sepolicy failed" or something. I guess this is why I cannot root my phone? Installing superuser from the playstore shows me also that I am indeed not rooted.
What can I do? I am all out of ideas and websites...
Should I reflash stock and do the OEM and odin procedure again, and wait 7 days?
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Try use magisk 16.6 for root issues, ofc when you use custom rom you dont get full camera potential and these green flickers are just minor cosmic bugs.

"Myth" might want to read up more.
You need to flash twrp and flash the no verity file then flash the custom rom
Or even better, flash soldiers rom instead of the resurrection remix. Didnt you read that theres a camera problem?
Better use magisk for rooting btw, use the 16.6

Now I am in a never ending boot sequence loading resurrection remix. I can only hard reset and enter twrp.
I don't know if the installation or magisk did it, because I cannot boot to the system.
anyideas?

Nairozed said:
Now I am in a never ending boot sequence loading resurrection remix. I can only hard reset and enter twrp.
I don't know if the installation or magisk did it, because I cannot boot to the system.
anyideas?
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try flash rom + gapps and boot system after that boot recovery and flash magisk 16.6 and boot system

Thanks for the advice. I flashed back to stock firmware to have the zerocam mod working perfectly. But now my lockscreen freezes after a few minutes. So I tried to deactivate my phone going into lockscreen. I get the Black screen of Death now instead when the display turns off into sleep mode. Only way out is rebootingby hard reset, power button+volume down.
What can I do?.... Thanks for Any further advice.

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V410 7.0 LTE bricked

Ok guys I am pretty sure I fubar'd my tablet.
I am stuck in a recovery loop. When I start the tablet it just goes back into recovery. Which if I still had TWRP I think I could still do something, but I flashed cyanogen recovery trying to flash cm13 since I cold not get anything else to work. I cannot boot into download/firmware update screen. The screen just flickers a little and goes dark.
A little background:
Started when tablet forced install of 5.0 update and I was in a recovery loop. I flashed 410 test build, rooted, flashed twrp, installed stock rooted ROM. Everything was fine. Then tablet did it again, this time I just flashed rooted ROM and factory reset. Even took the steps to fix the white lines and storage issues. Was working fine. Got home a few days ago and I was in a recovery loop again. But now I don't have the bootloader screen/download mode/firmware update screen (whatever you want to call it) so last night i tried to download cm13, Gapps and cyanogen recovery with no avail.
I can access adb on my PC while in recovery, but when I try to access ADB shell I get unauthorized something or other. Because I cannot authorize USB debugging, because ROM won't boot. I tried to flash stock rooted ROM from cyanogen recovery and it says not signed or something like that.
Does anyone have any ideas? I really think I have screwed the pooch here.
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if you have a stock recovery image flashing it is easy, i had a LOT of troubles with my v410 and still am working with it. i have mine rooted, just with TWRP though, i cant use xposed framework, which negates why i rooted this in the first place. anyway, through much grit and determination flash your stock image after wiping what needs to be wiped and doing all other necessary things. Then, you must download kingo root, supersu, superuser. flashify would help with the flashing i hear, but it has troubles with the v410. kingo root was an apk i managed to find buried under a million viruses on the 34th page of google..or something. rooted mine in one click, from stock to reboot to twrp root.. many glitches.
I need help myself, deleted my "Phone" system app, causing me to lose connectivity with my data plan. cant seem to restore it, and flashify nor twrp has been able to flash a custom recovery, or a backup, im at a loss.
Help? We seek the same thing.
Ok but how do I flash the stock recovery image. I can't use fastboot. ADB says I am unauthorized.
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Anyone have any other ideas?
I am at a complete loss. I am by no means a developer, but I do know my way around. I really think I have FUBAR'd this one.
Kind of stinks, I give up. Anyone want a bricked v410?
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Reboot recovery led red and blue

Hi everyone
i have been 2 weeks with Lineage 14.1 now and it works fast and without problems.... But the 4k is not supported... I downgraded to Marshmallow again but I've lost the recovery mode.... I've tryed to install again the recovery with flasify but that did not work either... When I tryed to reboot in the recovery mode the screen turns black and the led starts flashing in red and blue.
jose_fley said:
Hi everyone
i have been 2 weeks with Lineage 14.1 now and it works fast and without problems.... But the 4k is not supported... I downgraded to Marshmallow again but I've lost the recovery mode.... I've tryed to install again the recovery with flasify but that did not work either... When I tryed to reboot in the recovery mode the screen turns black and the led starts flashing in red and blue.
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already solved.
However: There is chance that Lineage 14.1 will support 4k in the future?
Hey, can tell me how u managed to install TWRP recovery ?
I've been trying to do that for few hours but nothing seems to work. Tried flashing normal TWRP, BUMP method, Autorec but nothing seems to work. I still get blinking red/blue when trying to access recovery. Running rooted stock 5.0 right now.
armido15 said:
Hey, can tell me how u managed to install TWRP recovery ?
I've been trying to do that for few hours but nothing seems to work. Tried flashing normal TWRP, BUMP method, Autorec but nothing seems to work. I still get blinking red/blue when trying to access recovery. Running rooted stock 5.0 right now.
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It's so funny because my phone comes with Marshmallow and Kingroot never worked and I've tried it many times in every way.
Then I did donwgrade it to the lollipot version (you have the link in this post)
Then I made the root very easy, after upgrading to Lineage14.1 and when I returned to Marsmallow the KingRoot..... Surprise!! worked perfectly!. I think that when already having TWRP installed in the phone is when KingRoot really works with Marhmallow ... I think some people have problems rooting the phone with the Marsmallow version when is the first time they root the phone, but once the phone has been rooted before with TWRP instaled, then the Marsmallow Kingroot works perfectly.

Need Your Attention Immediately !!!!

I got my ZUK Z2 Plus For like 3 days and I unlocked the boot loader and flashed twrp, Now as soon as I install any custom ROM it and boots into it I dont know wtf is going on my phone heats up so much and then in the middle of the setup it goes off with the led light powered on I tried installing stock rom and this things didn't happens on it.
I flashed RR, Bootleggers, AEX and others and after all this madness the phone doesn't stay cool it heats up so much that its screen goes off and led is on
Hep me guys
mdzaibsk said:
I got my ZUK Z2 Plus For like 3 days and I unlocked the boot loader and flashed twrp, Now as soon as I install any custom ROM it and boots into it I dont know wtf is going on my phone heats up so much and then in the middle of the setup it goes off with the led light powered on I tried installing stock rom and this things didn't happens on it.
I flashed RR, Bootleggers, AEX and others and after all this madness the phone doesn't stay cool it heats up so much that its screen goes off and led is on
Hep me guys
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First
Flash zui 3.5.337 ig its latest and u can get that flashing method in guid section
After that again unlock bootloader and try
This time take backup of ur current rom so u need not to have flash stcok again
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I am getting an error while flashing bootleggers rom sometimes it says error 7 and sometimes zip file is corrupt. I have tried using the unzipping zip file and deleting the assert section from the update script it but it doesnt work out. Need serious help
Vento001 said:
I am getting an error while flashing bootleggers rom sometimes it says error 7 and sometimes zip file is corrupt. I have tried using the unzipping zip file and deleting the assert section from the update script it but it doesnt work out. Need serious help
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Not sure, but have you checked this thread?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/z2plus-treble-roms-flashing-reverting-t3778287
Make sure to flash right files based on which type of ROM you are selecting to install.
Different setup required for treble and non treble ROM
mdzaibsk said:
I got my ZUK Z2 Plus For like 3 days and I unlocked the boot loader and flashed twrp, Now as soon as I install any custom ROM it and boots into it I dont know wtf is going on my phone heats up so much and then in the middle of the setup it goes off with the led light powered on I tried installing stock rom and this things didn't happens on it.
I flashed RR, Bootleggers, AEX and others and after all this madness the phone doesn't stay cool it heats up so much that its screen goes off and led is on
Hep me guys
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Is there any case that you are not doing a clean flash? (While in twrp, "wipe"-> "advanced wipe"-> check system-davlik-cache-data-> swipe) ??
Bro,
Flash zui 1.9 (Chinese version) using mi flash tool or qpst.
The problem will probably be solved.
Then again try unlocking bootloader and flash twrp.

various issues with google variant

I've had Google phones for years now, including previous Pixel, but I just got an XL 2 yesterday and I'm regretting it.
It's Google unlocked and running June's latest image. I've experienced various app crashing on stock, and random reboots.
Then there's the rooting and flashing. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the most recent, twrp (the one verified to work on xda for roms) but can't flash anything.
My twrp either hangs on the twrp start screen, or when it does load, the touch screen doesn't work. When I can get it going, every rom I flash gives me an error on the second step. I'm flashing on slot B by the way, that's what boots up when I boot to twrp.
Lastly, I am unlocked both for flashing and flashing_critical thru adb, so I'm at a loss and seriously confused.
When I FIRST unlocked everything, I was able to flash Nitrogen rom but I got stuck at the rom splash screen.
Tldr:
-What is the Correct install method/sequence for roms?
-do the slots matter?
-is random reboots and app crashing on stock a sign of a hardware issue?
I haven't installed a custom ROM on my P2XL, so I'm running rooted stock. Anyway, for rooted stock, this is what I did.
Entered bootloader mode.
Booted into recovery using the command "fastboot boot recovery.img", where "recovery.img" is the TWRP recovery iteslf. In my case, I renamed it "taimen.img".
Flashed the TWRP installer zip needed for the P2XL (Required if intending to replace the stock recovery).
Rebooted into recovery.
Flashed a custom kernel (Recommended - resolves touch issues in TWRP).
Flashed Magisk.
6. Rebooted.
If installing a custom ROM, flash it prior to the custom kernel. Slots only matter if running stock. Random reboots and app crashes are not signs of a hardware issue.
stevew84 said:
I've had Google phones for years now, including previous Pixel, but I just got an XL 2 yesterday and I'm regretting it.
It's Google unlocked and running June's latest image. I've experienced various app crashing on stock, and random reboots.
Then there's the rooting and flashing. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the most recent, twrp (the one verified to work on xda for roms) but can't flash anything.
My twrp either hangs on the twrp start screen, or when it does load, the touch screen doesn't work. When I can get it going, every rom I flash gives me an error on the second step. I'm flashing on slot B by the way, that's what boots up when I boot to twrp.
Lastly, I am unlocked both for flashing and flashing_critical thru adb, so I'm at a loss and seriously confused.
When I FIRST unlocked everything, I was able to flash Nitrogen rom but I got stuck at the rom splash screen.
Tldr:
-What is the Correct install method/sequence for roms?
-do the slots matter?
-is random reboots and app crashing on stock a sign of a hardware issue?
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Ya know my friend, after our conversation yesterday, and your questions in the nitrogen thread, and now random reboots and app crashes, I think it's time to consider a factory reset. You shouldn't be having those problems on a stock setup. If that's not successful, then I would definitely consider an RMA. Just my 2 cents worth :good:
I agree. I got it used tho which is an issue.
Badger50 said:
Ya know my friend, after our conversation yesterday, and your questions in the nitrogen thread, and now random reboots and app crashes, I think it's time to consider a factory reset. You shouldn't be having those problems on a stock setup. If that's not successful, then I would definitely consider an RMA. Just my 2 cents worth :good:
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Just so you know, I got the rom to flash finally, but it's stuck at the rom splash screen during first boot. I'm going to leave it and hope it eventually boots up.
stevew84 said:
Just so you know, I got the rom to flash finally, but it's stuck at the rom splash screen during first boot. I'm going to leave it and hope it eventually boots up.
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If it doesn't after 5 minutes, do a hard restart with the power button. If that doesn't work, then reboot to twrp and flash the rom and twrp installer zip again.
Ok cool thanks. I relocked bootloader last night and went back to stock. Unlocked it all this morning from my work computer and different unlock app. So here's hoping.
Badger50 said:
If it doesn't after 5 minutes, do a hard restart with the power button. If that doesn't work, then reboot to twrp and flash the rom and twrp installer zip again.
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I finally got everything to work. My vendor image is a mismatch but I could just flash junes and be done with it, right?
stevew84 said:
I finally got everything to work. My vendor image is a mismatch but I could just flash junes and be done with it, right?
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What did you do to get it to work? You could just flash the June vendor.img to both slots. If you keep getting a vendor mismatch, probably nothing to worry about according to the Dev of nitrogen.
Different machine, cable and unlocking tool.
But I went to bone stock with locked bootloader, then flashed the newest twrp with the newest all in one tool. Was on slot A so wiped everything and flashed rom plus twrp again. I rebooted system to slot B, but then it just hung at the rom splash screen.
So I did it all over on slot A, ignored the "no os installed" message and booted anyway. Then it fired up. Rebooting into twrp from there took me to B, which is where I need to be for an image file or root.
So yea, thanks for the help.
I'm having this issue also. I tried flashing nitrogen, it hung. I tried to go back with factory reset Img and nothing happens in adb. Flashed the may img and it wouldn't boot all the way up. Now I'm stuck in bootloader trying to figure this all out. Seems like nothing in doing is working. I can get recovery to boot, but no files inside so idk. Tried to sideloadb nitrogen, but it said adb out of date for device when sdk is fully updated.
MatthewRobinson said:
I'm having this issue also. I tried flashing nitrogen, it hung. I tried to go back with factory reset Img and nothing happens in adb. Flashed the may img and it wouldn't boot all the way up. Now I'm stuck in bootloader trying to figure this all out. Seems like nothing in doing is working. I can get recovery to boot, but no files inside so idk. Tried to sideloadb nitrogen, but it said adb out of date for device when sdk is fully updated.
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You didn't mention the out of date message in your other post, but uninstall SDK and then download the stand-alone adb/fastboot binaries from May of this year. Dump that in a folder (eg. c:\adb) and put that folder in your path statement. Manually flash the full factory image without modifying flash-all.bat. Post your screeen if you have any errors. :good:
stevew84 said:
I agree. I got it used tho which is an issue.
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Google knows the date the phone was purchased based on imei number and honors their warranty by date, not owner. Unless it was blacklisted.
smartymcfly said:
Google knows the date the phone was purchased based on imei number and honors their warranty based on that.
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Thanks. I might try to take advantage.

Unable to boot phone once TWRP installed?

Hey guys,
So I've been trying for days to get a custom Ron installed on N975F.
Right now I'm on completely reflashed stock Rom. With stock recovery et al. No root.
I am able to flash Magisk with Odin. No trouble. And my phone continues as usual without issue.
However, once I install TWRP, no matter where or how I install it, once I restart my phone it will boot past the warnings without issue, then go to the screen that just says "SAMSUNG" and the phone will never actually boot up.
I can still boot into TWRP recovery without issue, but system itself will never boot, it will just sit on the "SAMSUNG" screen forever.
In fact, it seems like as long as TWRP is installed to recovery, my system will never boot with any Rom. It can be fixed by reinstalling stock recovery, or by reflashing stock in it's entirety (which I have now done before I try again).
Has anyone got any ideas why this might be occurring or how I can address it? I saw some threads about 'rollback protection' but it seems like that is for people who are not even able to boot into TWRP, or get stuck on the first "Samsung Note 10+", screen rather than the system booting "SAMSUNG" screen.
KiwiNote+ said:
Hey guys,
So I've been trying for days to get a custom Ron installed on N975F.
Right now I'm on completely reflashed stock Rom. With stock recovery et al. No root.
I am able to flash Magisk with Odin. No trouble. And my phone continues as usual without issue.
However, once I install TWRP, no matter where or how I install it, once I restart my phone it will boot past the warnings without issue, then go to the screen that just says "SAMSUNG" and the phone will never actually boot up.
I can still boot into TWRP recovery without issue, but system itself will never boot, it will just sit on the "SAMSUNG" screen forever.
In fact, it seems like as long as TWRP is installed to recovery, my system will never boot with any Rom. It can be fixed by reinstalling stock recovery, or by reflashing stock in it's entirety (which I have now done before I try again).
Has anyone got any ideas why this might be occurring or how I can address it? I saw some threads about 'rollback protection' but it seems like that is for people who are not even able to boot into TWRP, or get stuck on the first "Samsung Note 10+", screen rather than the system booting "SAMSUNG" screen.
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i am guessing try ADB commands see this link! https://www.koskila.net/how-to-use-twrp-to-flash-an-android-device-that-refuses-to-boot-to-twrp/
Many N975 users have reported this issue and I have forwarded concerned to ian as well. What I believe is formatting on latest (last few) twrp causing issue.
If you have N975/N976 then, visit xda My rom thread - Download area - you will find a folder "for stock rom & bootlooped device" download instructions and follow it, I have wrote guide with or without flashing my rom
Edit :
here is direct link, you will find all required file
https://www.mediafire.com/#0urfw8g1gx630
This guide is stop solution to root/root with twrp/fix Samsung roll back bootloop everything. And yes you don't needs to patch anything yourself, all files available are ready to use
Hi Dr Ketan,
Thanks for the response.
I actually solved the issue simply by using the version of TWRP and following the install instructions on your basic "How to Root and Install TWRP" for Note 10+ guide.
So I think this is a problem relating to Ian's latest TWRP. TWRP linked from your thread
is working fine (but leads to issue with Camera in GSI/Lineage OS ROMs).
I will have a look at your special guide relating to Samsung logo/rollback stuff and see if it will allow me to install latest TWRP from Ian and bypass these issues! Thank you.
KiwiNote+ said:
Hi Dr Ketan,
Thanks for the response.
I actually solved the issue simply by using the version of TWRP and following the install instructions on your basic "How to Root and Install TWRP" for Note 10+ guide.
So I think this is a problem relating to Ian's latest TWRP. TWRP linked from your thread
is working fine (but leads to issue with Camera in GSI/Lineage OS ROMs).
I will have a look at your special guide relating to Samsung logo/rollback stuff and see if it will allow me to install latest TWRP from Ian and bypass these issues! Thank you.
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Yes, As I said issue is related to newer TWRP only. If you use old TWRP, camera will not work. My above link guide is for latest base and you can get latest TWRP only (Included package are having latest available TWRP & Kernel)

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