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[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S9 (Exynos)

Thread moved to https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/samsung-galaxy-s9--s9-cross-device-development/twrp-exynos-t3763464.

Changelog:
Note that this page only includes device-specific changes. For global TWRP changes, go to twrp.me.
Mar 16, 2018 (twrp-3.2.1-1):
Add system_image, vendor_image
Rename display name of /odm to "Carrier Configs"
Mar 15, 2018:
Initial version

Guides:
Be aware that Android Verified Boot requires data (including those in internal storage) to be cleared after you unlocked bootloader and flash custom binaries. ("to protect user data, all state transitions wipe the data partitions and ask the user for confirmation before data is deleted." - https://source.android.com/security/verifiedboot/verified-boot)
It is normal to get prompts like "Integrity verification failed. You have to reset the device to factory settings."
However, this will only happen when there is "state transition" so only when you switch from locked to unlocked or vice versa.
Part 1 - HOW-TO FLASH TWRP:
1. In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
2. Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable OEM Unlock option.
Notice: This is "state transition" mentioned eailier.
3. Download and Install Samsung Mobile Phones Drivers.
- Option 1: Download and Install Smart Switch for PC.
- Option 2: Download and Install standalone driver package.
4. Download and extract Odin (Samsung's Flash Tool) to your computer.
5. Download a .tar image of TWRP.
6. Reboot your device to download mode.
- Hold [VOLUME DOWN] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] for approx. 15 seconds.
- Read the warning carefully.
- If you agree, press [VOLUME UP] to get into Download mode. If you don't agree, STOP.
7. Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot.
8. Connect your phone.
9. Hold [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] on your phone and then press start on Odin.
10. Wait for the phone to reboot. DO NOT release [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] or you may not reboot into TWRP.
Part 2 - HOW-TO INITIALIZE TWRP: (for new phones)
1. If you completed Part 1 successfully, you should be in TWRP now. At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
2. Select "Keep /system RO". (Don't swipe right or you may not be able to boot into system if you failed to complete next steps. However, you can swipe right to allow modifications if you are confident that you can complete next steps.)
3. Go to "Wipe" menu of TWRP and you will find "Format Data". Press "Format Data" and type "yes" to continue.
4. Go to "Reboot" menu and Press "Recovery" to reboot TWRP.
5. Download the special dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer.
6. Transfer the zip to your phone.
- Option 1: MTP: Connect your phone with computer and just copy the zip to internal storage. (similar to how you transfer files when in system.)
- Option 2: ADB: Connect your phone with computer and run command "adb push /path/to/zip /sdcard/".
- Option 3: External SD: Copy the zip to an external SD and then insert the card to your phone.
7. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.
TWRP is initialized and fully functional at this stage.

jesec said:
Now you can either reboot into system or root, flash custom ROMs via TWRP.
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In theory you can, but so far no one including myself has been able to root from this.
See this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/development/twrp-samsung-s9-t3763548/
I wiped my data for nothing!

Wow that was fast twrp already.
Nice work Jesec and thank you:thumbup:
Now lets see how long till some dummy asks if it works on the snapdragon lol
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

@jesec if this twrp is becoming the official one I suggest you to include some of my features/fixes as for example img flash to specific partitions, OTG fix and more (also people on the s9+ thread reported that usb wasn't working), check my device tree here.
Have a nice day!

Can we flash SuperSU/Magisk instead of the dm-verity disabler? To root as well as for disabling dm-verity at the same time?

Tkkg1994 said:
@jesec if this twrp is becoming the official one I suggest you to include some of my features/fixes as for example img flash to specific partitions, OTG fix and more (also people on the s9+ thread reported that usb wasn't working), check my device tree here.
Have a nice day!
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Please follow the contribution and code review process of TWRP if you want to contribute.
I will review the changes.

After following the instructions exactly in the OP, I flashed SuperSU v2.82-SR5-20171001224502. My S9 is rooted and everything is working great!
Thanks
(NOTE to North Americans: Don't get your hopes up, although I am in Canada, I have the Exynos version SM-G960F)

flar2 said:
After following the instructions exactly in the OP, I flashed SuperSU v2.82-SR5-20171001224502. My S9 is rooted and everything is working great!
Thanks
(NOTE to North Americans: Don't get your hopes up, although I am in Canada, I have the Exynos version SM-G960F)
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Will we see a kernel of yours ?
I mean after the news that AOSP GSI images are booting, one of the greatest kernel developer coming to S9 would be like the cherry on the top.

Paradoxxx said:
Will we see a kernel of yours ?
I mean after the news that AOSP GSI images are booting, one of the greatest kernel developer coming to S9 would be like the cherry on the top.
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Maybe. I got this phone mostly for testing Button Mapper and High Brightness Mode. I couldn't resist trying to build a kernel this morning. It booted after a couple tries, but there was no wifi.

flar2 said:
Maybe. I got this phone mostly for testing Button Mapper and High Brightness Mode. I couldn't resist trying to build a kernel this morning. It booted after a couple tries, but there was no wifi.
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Sounds like a good start to me
I'm sure Samsung people, and myself would love some kernel magic.
For both Samsung and AOSP flavors

https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-aosp-android-oreo-project-treble/

flar2 said:
Maybe. I got this phone mostly for testing Button Mapper and High Brightness Mode. I couldn't resist trying to build a kernel this morning. It booted after a couple tries, but there was no wifi.
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It is regarding an unpatched fimc , we had this issue on s8

Fennec_1 said:
It is regarding an unpatched fimc , we had this issue on s8
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I'm guessing this involves editing a firmware binary?
(Sorry for OT, though it is development related)

flar2 said:
I'm guessing this involves editing a firmware binary?
(Sorry for OT, though it is development related)
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Yup, im not sure about which fimc-<name>.bin needed to be patched on s9
Although this wont be a problem if you running gsi

Fennec_1 said:
It is regarding an unpatched fimc , we had this issue on s8
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flar2 said:
I'm guessing this involves editing a firmware binary?
(Sorry for OT, though it is development related)
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Fennec_1 said:
Yup, im not sure about which fimc-<name>.bin needed to be patched on s9
Although this wont be a problem if you running gsi
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That was for camera issues, the wifi issue is secure storage related.

mwilky said:
That was for camera issues, the wifi issue is secure storage related.
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Ah, thanks for correcting me

I've had a few issues with FRP randomly being triggered and not allowing TWRP to boot at all. Still not sure what causes it (might be because I changed my google account password) but I've successfully been able to reflash stock without losing the data partition, so you can re-root without losing anything. Had to remove the USERDATA image from the stock AP tar file to not wipe USERDATA tho.

flar2 said:
Maybe. I got this phone mostly for testing Button Mapper and High Brightness Mode. I couldn't resist trying to build a kernel this morning. It booted after a couple tries, but there was no wifi.
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Change wifi paths in config

[Guide/Magisk] Root for the Galaxy A10 Series & Flash TWRP (Unlocked Exynos only, A10s not supported)

How to Flash TWRP & Root Samsung Galaxy A10 series (Unlocked Exynos Only, A10s (A107F/M) not supported)
NOTICE :
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with un rooting, some may never.
- All your data on device will be lost
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually soft but can be hard brick too) your device, so follow it on your own risk!
If you are ready with condition, move further -
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Before moving to root device, must read every single instruction given below as any small mistake can lead to fail to achieve root or may brick the device.
A. Unlocking Bootloader
This is a basic step to root device. Go to settings - about phone - Software Information - tap multiple times on "Build number" - This will open developer option.
Now in settings at the end, you will have new option "Developer options" - look for OEM unlocking - Enable it.
(PS : If you don't see this option then you may need to wait up to 7 days or more to appear or may be on some operator you will get it never. Without this option you can not root your device, sorry!).
How to get OEM Unlock option back?
1. Open the Settings app. Tap on General Management → Date and time.
2. Use the toggle button to disable Automatic date and time.
3. Set date option will be enabled now. Tap on it, and set the date to about 10-20 days earlier.
4. Enable developer options.
4.a Go to your device Settings.
4.b Select ‘About phone’ » tap seven times on ‘Build number’.
└ This will enable Developer options under Settings.
4.c Go back to Settings » scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see Developer options menu.
5. Open developer options (in the Settings app itself), and find the option called ‘Auto update system‘. Use the toggle button to disable it.
6. Now, go back to the main screen of Setting, and then tap on Software update.
7. Disable the option ‘Download updates automatically‘.
8. Tap on ‘Download updates manually‘ option, but it will give you an error because of the wrong date, so it’s fine.
9. Restart the device.
10. Go to Settings > Developer options. The OEM unlock option should be enabled now.
Once you have enable OEM unlock option, switch off your device and reboot to download mode.
To put device in download mode - Press Volume Up & then Press Volume Down (Keep holding both) and connect device to PC with USB cable
When device start to download mode, long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
Now let finish setup and again enable developer options (as said above), and confirm that the OEM unlocking option exists and grayed out!
If it is not then you can not root device!
Once you see this option and greyed out, you are ready to flash custom binary and root your device.2. setup the phone by skipping the wizard.
B. Disabling Android Verified Boot
1. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode.
2. Download Odin 3.14.4 or newer and make sure Samsung USB drivers are installed.
3. Open Odin and put the vbmeta_disabled.tar into USERDATA slot and click "Start"
4. Your device will reboot but it will not boot into system as vbmeta signature has changed.
5. Your device will reboot into RECOVERY mode automatically and prompt "You have to reset your device to factory settings". Use "Volume Up" or "Volume Down" button to move and "Power" button to select. Confirm and reset the device to factory settings.
6. This is the last time the data on the device has to be cleared. Afterwards, if you don't re-lock bootloader or re-enable the Android Verified Boot, you will not lose your data. Be aware, a stock firmware package contains a Android Verified Boot Metadata Image (vbmeta.img) with verifications enabled. You will need to flash the vbmeta_disable image (put into USERDATA slot) along with the stock firmware (use BL, AP, CP, CSC slots) to make sure AVB is not re-enabled and the data is preserved.
C. Flashing TWRP/Magisk
link
Important :
Due to the fact that some devices no longer uses ramdisk in boot images, Magisk has no choice but to be installed in the recovery partition. For these devices, you will have to boot to recovery every time if you want Magisk. Since both Magisk and recovery lives in the same partition, what you actually end up getting when you choose to boot to recovery will be determined by how long you press volume up.
(Powering up normally) → (System with NO Magisk)
(OEM Recovery Key Combo) → (Splash screen) → (Release all buttons) → (System with Magisk)
(OEM Recovery Key Combo) → (Splash screen) → (Keep pressing volume up) → (Actual recovery)
Thanks and credit
For more details read Installation guide by @topjohnwu from Here.
All credit and thanks go to @topjohnwu for magisk & guide.
@dr.ketan for this guide from Here
@jesec for rooting guide Here
@ianmacd for multidisabler from here
Me

reserved.

Hi
Thanks for putting out the details guide!
I followed the steps carefully but got stuck at step 12 - the device boots to download mode and says: "error verifying vbmeta image..."
Luckily I was able to flash it back to stock - but the magisk_patched.tar looks faulty (I copied it using adb) so no root for me
Any ideas?

dani3ltony said:
Hi
Thanks for putting out the details guide!
I followed the steps carefully but got stuck at step 12 - the device boots to download mode and says: "error verifying vbmeta image..."
Luckily I was able to flash it back to stock - but the magisk_patched.tar looks faulty (I copied it using adb) so no root for me
Any ideas?
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Unplug USB and replug it then make sure the size of tar file almost the same as origin.

for step 6, can we transfer the file via SD card?

afaneh92 said:
Unplug USB and replug it then make sure the size of tar file almost the same as origin.
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Hi
I triple did it, but no luck

s_ryan said:
for step 6, can we transfer the file via SD card?
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Sure.
dani3ltony said:
Hi
I triple did it, but no luck
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Flash AP file only for some reason the BL tar include vbmeta.img but you can patch it too.

I also hit the same problem that soft-brick my phone.. just to confirm, the AP.md5 file u said to use, its name is this? AP_A105GDXU2ASE3_CL15918313_QB23932289_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar
afaneh92 said:
Sure.
Flash AP file only for some reason the BL tar include vbmeta.img but you can patch it too.
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s_ryan said:
I also hit the same problem that soft-brick my phone.. just to confirm, the AP.md5 file u said to use, its name is this? AP_A105GDXU2ASE3_CL15918313_QB23932289_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar
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yes
will try to make patched tar for all bootloaders when I got some free time.

Guide updated with more details

Hey dude,
Thanks for the update, I have a problem with step 7
7) Open Magisk Manager - Magisk (first one) - Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Navigate file you have copied to device (BL_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5).
I followed but magisk says No Boot image found, process error, installation failed
afaneh92 said:
Guide updated with more details
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s_ryan said:
Hey dude,
Thanks for the update, I have a problem with step 7
7) Open Magisk Manager - Magisk (first one) - Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Navigate file you have copied to device (BL_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5).
I followed but magisk says No Boot image found, process error, installation failed
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My bad I didnt test this, the BL file contain vbmeta.img and need to be patched. Will try to find better solution.
You can flash stock BL file only then reboot again to bootloader and flash the rest files.

I see.. no worries.. I tried to flash the patched ap file with the stock bl, it soft brinked my phone the last time I did it.. anyway, I will wait for your workaround..
Appreciate your help!

s_ryan said:
I see.. no worries.. I tried to flash the patched ap file with the stock bl, it soft brinked my phone the last time I did it.. anyway, I will wait for your workaround..
Appreciate your help!
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Can you replace vbmeta.img from patched AP with BL using 7zip.
remove md5 extension from BL file.

Guide updated and added flash TWRP instructions

afaneh92 said:
2.Download A10_multidisabler-*-1.41.zip from here and copy to Ext Storage (Because once you flash TWRP, Int storage will not be readable)
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I think it would be helpful to users if there were a single multi-disabler for all Samsung devices. To that end, I've incorporated your changes for the A10 into my multidisabler and attached a test version to this posting.
Will you please test it? If it works for you, I'll issue a new release.

ianmacd said:
I think it would be helpful to users if there were a single multi-disabler for all Samsung devices. To that end, I've incorporated your changes for the A10 into my multidisabler and attached a test version to this posting.
Will you please test it? If it works for you, I'll issue a new release.
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Thanks for the update, I was thinking to make pull request with changes. After make sure every thing is working as it should.

afaneh92 said:
Thanks for the update, I was thinking to make pull request with changes. After make sure every thing is working as it should.
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Thanks. In your case, it's easier now if you just verify that the script I attached is working, since I've already integrated the changes you made in your clone.
Anyone who wants multidisabler support for a new device, however, can either send me a pull request against the latest code, or run the following script on a live, rooted device:
Code:
#!/bin/sh
getprop ro.boot.bootloader
echo --
ls -l /vendor/etc/init/pa_daemon*.rc /vendor/etc/fstab.exynos*
echo --
cat /vendor/etc/fstab.exynos*
echo --
su -c cat /init.rc

Hi dude..
I tried it.. unfortunately I still have problems.. here are some of the problems
1) my 7zip does not allow me to mod the BL files within the md5 extension, so I extracted them out and replaced the file manually then zip it to Tar.. (the VBmeta file is only 1kb) is that right?
2) after flashing via odin, I did a reboot, I encountered a VBMEta error, "Error verifying vbmeta image" Verification_disabled bit is (cant see it, block by the camera module)
In the end, i restored the firmware and got everything back.

s_ryan said:
Hi dude..
I tried it.. unfortunately I still have problems.. here are some of the problems
1) my 7zip does not allow me to mod the BL files within the md5 extension, so I extracted them out and replaced the file manually then zip it to Tar.. (the VBmeta file is only 1kb) is that right?
2) after flashing via odin, I did a reboot, I encountered a VBMEta error, "Error verifying vbmeta image" Verification_disabled bit is (cant see it, block by the camera module)
In the end, i restored the firmware and got everything back.
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Try using this vbmeta.img (inside the tar file). It worked for me on the A20 with similar error. This file normally seems to be a checksum checker and if it doesn't match what the phone wants to see it gives you that error. But this file was modified to essentially be blank so there is nothing to give the phone an error.

[Guide] Root Galaxy A10 Magisk prenormal rmm/kg state (October Patch- later)

Hi All this is just a quick tutorial to help you all root your devices, on later firmwares
This 100% works ive done it over and over without any problems. I am currently on october patch latest firmware for my A105FN. As you may know Samsung have now added extra security meaning even if you have already unlocked your bootloader after you patch the firmware with magisk, flash patched firmware and reboot you will be greeted with that dreadfull message, Only official binaries allowed and your device will be locked and wont boot untill you reflash stock firmware again. The below will help get you out of the prenormal kg state, and save's you a 7 days waiting period as we dont have any TWRP available for our device at this time. Also note due to the extra security magisk cant be flashed with the whole firmware no more, as each time you flash the firmware your back at square 1.
Note: You will need 7-zip - google is your freind
1. Download odin: https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-13-3.
2. download the latest stock firmware for your device via SamMobile
3. Download latest Magisk Manager - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445/amp/
4. Flash latest firmware via odin and let device boot up and finish setting up.
5. Grab Your Firmware AP_A105FXXXX.tar.md5 remove the md5 so its a tar file makes it easier to work with. Copy it to your device storage.
6. Install latest magisk manager, and open check advanced settings to make sure recovery is checked, select install image / patch image and select the AP file you put on your device, magisk will patch and save as magisk_patched on your internal storage. Copy this back to your pc and extract it.
7. Download this https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4818715&d=1568308074 thanks to @droidzer1 and extract the vbmeta.img.
8. Make a new folder on you pc it's temporary so you know where your files are. From the Ap magisk_patch.tar you extracted, copy the boot.img, recovery.img, and the downloaded vbmeta.img from step 7. And place them in the new folder you created, using your mouse select all 3 and right click select 7-zip add to archive, select tar format and name it magisk.tar.
9. Now we have all the files ready back to your device, if your bootloader is already unlocked skip this step and move to the next. For those that havent unlocked there bootloader go to settings - about phone - Software Information - tap multiple times on "Build number" - This will open developer option.
Now in settings at the end, you will have new option "Developer options" - look for OEM unlocking - Enable it, if the OEM switch is not there proceed to step 10. If it is and you enabled it it might ask you to factory reset if not it will be this way to complete the unlock bootloader.......
switch off your device and reboot to download mode.
To put device in download mode - Press Volume Up & then Press Volume Down (Keep holding both) and connect device to PC with USB cable
When device start to download mode, long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot.
10. Remove any account you have on your device go to settings, look for time and date automatic time zones, turn it off and set date back 8 days from now (example 30th today change date to 22nd) restart device. Now go straight back into automatic time zones settings and turn it back on. Again reboot device, when device reboots turn it off. You can now enter download mode and it should say checking instead of prenormal that means you good to go. Those of you that had no OEM switch in developer mode please now check.... if it's there enable it and go back to step 10 unlocking bootloader then proceed to step 11.
11. Open odin and select in the ap tab the magisk.tar you created earlier. Plug in your usb whilst holding vol-up and vol-down together to boot into download, press vol-up to proceed. Press start on odin and soon as it finishes and device reboots and you see the bootloader message hold power and vol-up until into stock recovery, select wipe factory reset then select reboot device, this the same as soon as you see bootloader unlocked message hold power and the vol-up together this time count to 7.... and release. Phone wont boot it will go blackscreen and reboot, dont worry this is normal, again do the exact same at bootloader unlocked msg screen hold power and vol-up count to 7... release, now phone will boot and you can set it up.
Note: you will need to reinstall magisk manager and on 1st open it will ask do to additional setup, let it do its thing, then device will reboot,
Remeber every time your device reboots you will have to do the power and vol-up to boot system with root.
I hope this guide help you and a big thank you to @afaneh92 for his original guide

thnaks man
how do i install twrp?
if it is possible, can i flash GSI?

tttt7hhhhjjjk said:
thnaks man
how do i install twrp?
if it is possible, can i flash GSI?
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No the twrp that was made for our device, wont work with new versions of magisk, or any newer firmware we are going to have to wait until the the new kernel source is released by samsung unfortunatly, its impossible to say when or if they do.... so its just root for now.

mikeyb123 said:
No the twrp that was made for our device, wont work with new versions of magisk, or any newer firmware we are going to have to wait until the the new kernel source is released by samsung unfortunatly, its impossible to say when or if they do.... so its just root for now.
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thanks for the fast reply man :good:

I gave up rooting this phone, ended up bootloop 3 times and always has to flash it to get the phone working again

timba123 said:
Any chimeratool tricks for no oem unlocking in developer options? On a102u1
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no.. chimera tool cant unlock the bl on usa variants

hello Thanks for this method but not working after install again magisk manager , say app magisk is not installed and not root
When I was creating the magisk_patch file with magisk manager go to advanced settings and check recovery mode
is it correct?

⚠️Galaxy A71 Root || Unlock Bootloader || Flash Official Firmware [Binary 1] February

Latest recommended firmware for latest update faster: (Updated weekly).​https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A715F/region/SEK/​
WARNING: You can't downgrade anymore once you flashed U2 update !
You will need:
-Odin v3.14.1
https://dl2018.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.14.1.zip
-Galaxy A71 Latest USB Driver
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
You want to download latest firmware directly from server? (fast download)
Samfirm 0.4.1 or Frija 1.4.2
https://samfirmtool.com/samfirm-v0-4-1
https://github.com/wssyncmldm/frija/releases
Frija not working ? install both vcredist_x00 for your device !
(Check your windows settings to know which version to install).
(Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package) and (Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package)
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=29 (x86) 2008
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=5555 (x86) 2010
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=15336 (64bit) 2008
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=14632 (64bit) 2010
-Open Frija and type in your model (mine is SM-A715F) and your CSC : (mine is LUX).
(All CSC's and models on Samfrew: https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A715F/).
-Download and extract SM-A715XX_1_00000000000000_xxxxxxxxxx_fac.zip
On your device:
If you want to unlock bootloader:
-Go to Settings then to About phone and find your build number.
-Tap on your build number 6 times until you see “You’re now a developer”.
-Go in Developer options > enable OEM unlocking.
-Connect the device to your PC.
-Power off your device with POWER and volume DOWN and directly hold volume UP and DOWN together!
-Device will boot in DOWNLOAD MODE.
-Long press volume UP to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot your device!
If you dont want to unlock bootloader:.
-Download and extract Odin and open it as administrator.
Still in DOWNLOAD MODE:
-Click on BL and select BL_A715FXXXU1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
-Click on AP and select AP_A715FXXXU1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS9.tar.md5
-Click on CP and select CP_A715FXXXU1AXXX_CP14483800_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
(If you want to keep your data don't flash CSC).
-Click on CSC and select CSC_OMC_OXM_A715FXOXM1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
-Click on USERDATA and select HOME_CSC_OMC_OXM_A715FXOXM1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
-Click on START and wait for installation, when done you can unplug your device.
ROOT​Your KNOX status will be tripped if you follow this tutorial...​What's knox ? : https://www.google.com/search?q=samsung+knox+explained
-Download the latest stock firmware for your Samsung Galaxy A71 with Samfirm/Frija app (faster) or Samfrew/Sammobile website (way slower).
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A715F/
-Extract the SM-A715XX_1_EXAMPLE_0000000000_fac.zip file with 7zip or any other unzipper.
-Copy the (AP_A715XXXXU1XXXX_CL00000000_QB00000000_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS10.tar.md5) file and transfer it to your internal storage.
-Download and install Magisk Manager APK https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v7.5.1/MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
-Open Magisk Manager and go to Install > Install > Select and Patch a file.
-Navigate through the storage and select the extracted AP file.
The firmware will be patched and will be found in Internal Storage/Download/magisk_patched.tar.
-Transfer the patched file to your PC.
-Turn OFF your device and boot into DOWNLOAD MODE.
-In Odin, click on AP and select the patched tar file, Uncheck “Auto Reboot” and click on Install.
The tool will flash Magisk V20 on your Samsung Galaxy A71.
To boot in recovery or boot the system with Magisk installed:
1. Powering up normally → System without Magisk
2. Power + Volume Up → Bootloader warning → Release all buttons → System with Magisk
3. Power + Volume Up → Bootloader warning → Keep holding volume up → Actual recovery

Discord A series group to help users:
https://discord.gg/xrnrU8k
Don't need to dowload theses files if you don't know their purposes.
A71_EUR_OPEN.pit
https://mega.nz/#!Z1BRVQIZ!j3EkHOBbp7--iUAgZ2T56iBMzZMtKZoh17lphPqugtc
Combination firmwares:
COMBINATION_FAC_FAQ0_A715FXXU1ATA1
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261713325
COMBINATION_FAC_FAQ0_A715FXXU1ATA2
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261713327

Finally a reason to actually buy this phone, thank you

@BK☑️
Thanks for the share, would be appreciated if you can mention how to update over OTA when we have root the phone. Thanks.

Cuvillier said:
@BK
Thanks for the share, would be appreciated if you can mention how to update over OTA when we have root the phone. Thanks.
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The reason it's not mentionned is simply because we can't, we just need to download latest firmware and patch it with magisk.
topjohnwu stated ( and i tested it myself ) that if we flash the latest OTA it will brick the device, which is logic.
We need to patch the latest firmware with magisk, if we go from a rooted environment to a non rooted it will brick.
I hope i cleared your thoughs.

BK said:
The reason it's not mentionned is simply because we can't, we just need to download latest firmware and patch it with magisk.
topjohnwu stated ( and i tested it myself ) that if we flash the latest OTA it will brick the device, which is logic.
We need to patch the latest firmware with magisk, if we go from a rooted environment to a non rooted it will brick.
I hope i cleared your thoughs.
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Okay, so let's say if i get new OTA push notification, i download it first online and then i follow your root tutorial to update it with magisk included?

Cuvillier said:
Okay, so let's say if i get new OTA push notification, i download it first online and then i follow your root tutorial to update it with magisk included?
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exactly, download the needed firmware and extract the AP file and put it in the download folder on your A71 device, then patch it to obtain a magisk_patched.tar file to flash in odin.

BK said:
exactly, download the needed firmware and extract the AP file and put it in the download folder on your A71 device, then patch it to obtain a magisk_patched.tar file to flash in odin.
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Understood. Do you know if it will be possible to install twrp too ?

Cuvillier said:
Understood. Do you know if it will be possible to install twrp too ?
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twrp is compatible, ask the developers of theses devices to build twrp for the a71 :
(the Galaxy A71 have the same Soc has theses devices)
(Snapdragon 730).
-Xiaomi Redmi K20
-Samsung Galaxy A80
-Poco X2
-Realme X2
-Oppo Reno 2
-Lenovo Z6
ill ask samsung open source release center to provide the source code for this device. (i'm an A70 user not A71).
edit: the source code will be released later this week.
edit2: source code is released. (18/02/2020)

BK said:
twrp is compatible, ask the developers of theses devices to build twrp for the a71 :
(the Galaxy A71 have the same Soc has theses devices)
(Snapdragon 730).
-Xiaomi Redmi K20
-Samsung Galaxy A80
-Poco X2
-Realme X2
-Oppo Reno 2
-Lenovo Z6
ill ask samsung open source release center to provide the source code for this device. (i'm an A70 user not A71).
edit: the source code will be released later this week.
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Thanks, and about unlocking bootloader, is there something I should be aware of after that ?

Cuvillier said:
Thanks, and about unlocking bootloader, is there something I should be aware of after that ?
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just that your knox bit will be tripped (0x1).

BK said:
just that your knox bit will be tripped (0x1).
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Thank you, and got another question (sorry ), on your booting instructions, you say that to boot using using magisk we need to press vol+ and power, but will that be possible to boot as usual with power button and boot with magisk by default ?

Cuvillier said:
Thank you, and got another question (sorry ), on your booting instructions, you say that to boot using using magisk we need to press vol+ and power, but will that be possible to boot as usual with power button and boot with magisk by default ?
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once twrp is released yes (if someone port it).
there is another method but that's another story.

BK said:
once twrp is released yes (if someone port it).
there is another method but that's another story.
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Thanks, and about the root, if i understood, that way we can flash magisk without need to unlock bootloader ?

Cuvillier said:
Thanks, and about the root, if i understood, that way we can flash magisk without need to unlock bootloader ?
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Nope you didn't understood, you can't root without unlocking bootloader.

It is not working
I downloaded hungarian firmware from frija, copied the AP file to my phone, patched with magisk, copied the patched file to my computer, booted my phone into download mode, flashed the ap file with odin (and yes i unchecked the auto reboot), and after it finished, I pressed the volume down and power button to reboot, and when the screen went off, I quickly changed to volume up and power button and hold until the bootloader warning appeared, and realased all buttons. After it booted, i opened magisk manager and it says magisk is not installed what can i do? ( and yes, I unlocked the bootloader)

Source code is up and can be downloaded on here! :
https://opensource.samsung.com/uploadSearch?searchValue=A715

I've tried rooting several times to no avail, I've unlocked and flashed everything with the patched magisk setup, I'm using the SM-A715F BTU firmware as that's what my phone was beforehand
When i try and do the volume up boot then release at the warning screen it just does a reboot cycle and never boots I have to force it it shut down and boot normally
I cant even restore phone to a point where SafetyNet validates so no Pokemon Go and such

can we unroot and recover the samsung knox?

Cyber Axe said:
I've tried rooting several times to no avail, I've unlocked and flashed everything with the patched magisk setup, I'm using the SM-A715F BTU firmware as that's what my phone was beforehand
When i try and do the volume up boot then release at the warning screen it just does a reboot cycle and never boots I have to force it it shut down and boot normally
I cant even restore phone to a point where SafetyNet validates so no Pokemon Go and such
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Ok ladies and gentlemen I finally got it working, and here's what I had to do
You'll need to install 7zip or something that handles TARs and LZ4 that you can grab from github it was the second result on google for me
Once you've patched the AP file in Magisk Manager and copy it back to your pc, Open up that tar file and delete all files except recovery.img and vbmeta.img
Then open the original prepatched AP file in 7Zip and extract the boot.img.lz4 then take that file and drag it onto the lz4.exe from the lz4 utilities
you should now have a nice clean uncompressed boot.img, put that back onto the phone and patch it with magisk manager, you should now have magisk_patched.img copy that back to the pc and rename it boot.img and put it in the tar file from earlier so you should have boot.img recovery.img and vbmeta.img
With just these 3 files in the tar you dont have to worry about wiping your data again and it will patch pretty fast
Open up ODIN again and select AP and choose your new tar file and flash it
Then shut down the phone fully and power it on while holding vol up till you get to the warning screen about the unlocked bootloader let go of vol up and press power to continue and you should find that it boots properly now and magisk manager will show that magisk is installed.

[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)

[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)
Step by Step: How to Root & Flash TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 10(+) and Every other Galaxy from S10 and up (SnapDragon Only)
Update: If You Want To Unlock Your Bootloader go here: U.S. Samsung Galaxy Bootloader Unlock Service
So You Figured Out How to Unlock The Bootloader on your Shiny New/Old (Snapdragon) Samsung Galaxy Thing-a-ma-jig
Good on you, but now you want to figure out how to Root properly and enjoy the spoils of said Unlock. Well You've come to right place.
DO NOT QUOTE THE OP PLEASE, (If you would like to place this guide in your respective Device Threads ie. Galaxy s10, s20, s20 Note 20 Ultra 5g etc. thats perfectly fine)
Welcome: Be nice, be courteous and *enjoy
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with unrooting, some functions may never.
- All your data on device will be lost (Factory Reset is in the Instructions below)
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually it's a soft but can be hard brick too), so follow it on your own risk!
Now that you accept the risks, let's have some fun -
Important: Although this is a simple guide you must follow all directions clearly
Simple guide to root your device and install TWRP after unlock: (Thanks to @Krog18 )
1. Download vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP for your device, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-2.6-afaneh92
2. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in ap slot and reboot. Device will reboot to recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
3. Uncheck auto reboot in Odin and flash TWRP in ap slot.
4. Hold volume down and power until the screen goes black then immediately switch to holding volume up, Bixby button (10 series only) and power to reboot into TWRP
5. Flash multidisabler and reboot recovery
6. Go to wipe, format and type yes to format data
7. Flash magisk
8. Make a backup of efs and store it somewhere safe
9. Reboot
*First boot may take 10-15 minutes. If it doesn't boot in 15 minutes, force reboot by holding power and volume down for at least 10 seconds
Additional Method For Rooting If Above method did not work for you:
Step 1 : (Root Base Firmware with Magisk By patching files yourself, Then Flash TWRP in Odin)
Prepare Firmware files for root
You need to Patch AP File to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device ie (SM-N975U/U1, SM-G973U/U1, SM-G975U/U1)
You need to download file according your region and model.
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on in a folder on the desktop of PC. From extracted files find the file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your Phone.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device (Make sure to check for updates) (Optionally go into settings and switch the update channel to BETA)
4.Open Magisk Manager - Find Magisk Install (Top One) - Click Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Click the AP file you have copied to your device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and output the newly Patched AP file to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Now Copy patched AP file magisk_patched.tar back to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin and extract to Desktop on your PC
Step 2. Installing custom firmware files with Odin
1. Reboot to download mode and select volume up to continue:
2. Open Odin (as administrator) {Right-Mouse click--Open As Administrator}
Select AP in Odin and use the magisk_patched.tar file you have patched {The file you just patched with Magisk} for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC files (Use the files from the firmware you downloaded earlier) (This is VERY important, DON'T just flash only the magisk_patched.tar)
(Use All of the respective files BL, CP, CSC)
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option (I do this because I like rebooting when I'm ready)
4. Make sure all files are in the right place, Now Hit Start and wait till it's completely finish. When It shows PASS in Odin, disconnect device.
Okay Now the hard part is over, you can let the phone boot to system and Skip all Setup Steps because Next is TWRP.
Step 3. Odin: Flash Twrp and Boot with Magisk
Very Simple yet very Important:
1. Download the respective TWRP (Twrp<version_number>.TAR for you phone model (This is going to Odin flashed so you need .TAR file)
2. Reboot your phone into Download Mode, Hold Vol- and Power Button until it gets to DL Screen and press up for "Yes"
3. Put the Twrp<version_number>.TAR in the AP slot
4. Make sure the file is selected, (Unselect Auto-reboot in options tab in Odin) and in place and hit Start
5. Wait until it's finished, Now Hold Vol- and Power until you see black screen, release and then hold Vol+ and Power until you see TWRP recovery
Now Flash Multidisabler and Magisk
1. Flash multidisabler (Mega) (Google Drive) and reboot back to TWRP
2. Wipe data and storage
3. Flash Latest Magisk
*Enjoy
*** Remember: Make a backup of EFS through TWRP and save it to your desktop or Cloud service ie. MEGA, GDrive, Dropbox ****

Please I can't seem to unlock my bootloader because OEM Unlocking functionality is missing on my device. I have tried and still can't find it. Can I root the device without Unlocking the bootloader?

stylemonument said:
Please I can't seem to unlock my bootloader because OEM Unlocking functionality is missing on my device. I have tried and still can't find it. Can I root the device without Unlocking the bootloader?
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If you could just download and install Telegram app and PM this guy on there (drivel2787)
Please see here: Bootloader Unlock Service For US Variants

BoiBundy said:
If you could just download and install Telegram app and PM this guy on there (drivel2787)
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Okay.... let me do that. Thanks.

Maybe should include that US Snapdragon will have to get their bootloader unlocked first and how they do..include Telegram. Or your probably going to constantly get the "I can't find OEM unlock" question.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

Msgd re: oem unlock! Btw, if we got any awesome Sam sec experts out there who wouldn’t mind entertaining some qs from me regarding a lot of WEIRD stuff happening w my phone, be eternally grateful. Could even work out a monetary deal for your time, and (perhaps) help!
Thanks much in adv, msg on telegram as @nemotheDreamer.

butchieboy said:
Maybe should include that US Snapdragon will have to get their bootloader unlocked first and how they do..include Telegram. Or your probably going to constantly get the "I can't find OEM unlock" question.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
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You might be right, I will edit it tonight

So we can legit root the Snapdragon version now?

Nickdroid86 said:
So we can legit root the Snapdragon version now?
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Yes, it's been going on now for a few months. I've done it myself. It's completely legit
---------- Post added at 09:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:47 AM ----------
Nice Tut BoiBundy, well written.

cerj said:
Yes, it's been going on now for a few months. I've done it myself. It's completely legit
---------- Post added at 09:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:47 AM ----------
Nice Tut BoiBundy, well written.
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Thanks man, wanted to have a central "fool-proof" way for people to enjoy the freedom of root

Just to be clear - I need to pay to get my bootloader unlocked? That's still the case, right?

MonkeyJug said:
Just to be clear - I need to pay to get my bootloader unlocked? That's still the case, right?
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Check Here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/

I've been on Nexus and Pixel devices so long now I cannot remember much about modification on Samsung devices. Last one I had rooted was the Note 2. Anyway, bootloader unlocked and successfully rooted my SM-N975U (Note 10+). Now there are updates available so I am sorry if this isn't the place or if a dumb question, but is there any special way I need to do updates on the snapdragon so I don't relock the bootloader or lose root? With Pixel, ADB sideload was easy, not sure with this one.

Is there a multi disabler package that is compatible with the SM-N976V ? I have tried multiple iterations of multidisabler-samsung-2.6c-afaneh92 but am have trouble.

nabnab25658 said:
Is there a multi disabler package that is compatible with the SM-N976V ? I have tried multiple iterations of multidisabler-samsung-2.6c-afaneh92 but am have trouble.
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I was in the same boat, went to the telegram channel and the guy who made that file added support for 976V. Not sure where else it's available, but you should be able to get it there from Mohammad.
TWRP for S20/N20/TabS7/ZFold2 (Snapdragon)
t.me

Dick_Stickitinski said:
I was in the same boat, went to the telegram channel and the guy who made that file added support for 976V. Not sure where else it's available, but you should be able to get it there from Mohammad.
TWRP for S20/N20/TabS7/ZFold2 (Snapdragon)
t.me
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Hey, just wanted to thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I've had my Sm-976V BL unlocked and rooted for a bit now, but have been busy hence the late reply.

I have an issue. I boot into TWRP just fine but all my files in sdcard are nothing but random numbers and letters

I think this happens when you don't wipe your data. You also need to flash a decryption file. It happened to me at first because I didn't wipe all data.[/QUOTE]

BoiBundy said:
[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)
Step by Step: How to Root & Flash TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 10(+) and Every other Galaxy from S10 and up (SnapDragon Only)
Update: If You Want To Unlock Your Bootloader go here: U.S. Samsung Galaxy Bootloader Unlock Service
So You Figured Out How to Unlock The Bootloader on your Shiny New/Old (Snapdragon) Samsung Galaxy Thing-a-ma-jig
Good on you, but now you want to figure out how to Root properly and enjoy the spoils of said Unlock. Well You've come to right place.
DO NOT QUOTE THE OP PLEASE, (If you would like to place this guide in your respective Device Threads ie. Galaxy s10, s20, s20 Note 20 Ultra 5g etc. thats perfectly fine)
Welcome: Be nice, be courteous and *enjoy
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with unrooting, some functions may never.
- All your data on device will be lost (Factory Reset is in the Instructions below)
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually it's a soft but can be hard brick too), so follow it on your own risk!
Now that you accept the risks, let's have some fun -
Important: Although this is a simple guide you must follow all directions clearly
Simple guide to root your device and install TWRP after unlock: (Thanks to @Krog18 )
1. Download vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP for your device, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-2.6-afaneh92
2. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in ap slot and reboot. Device will reboot to recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
3. Uncheck auto reboot in Odin and flash TWRP in ap slot.
4. Hold volume down and power until the screen goes black then immediately switch to holding volume up, Bixby button (10 series only) and power to reboot into TWRP
5. Flash multidisabler and reboot recovery
6. Go to wipe, format and type yes to format data
7. Flash magisk
8. Make a backup of efs and store it somewhere safe
9. Reboot
*First boot may take 10-15 minutes. If it doesn't boot in 15 minutes, force reboot by holding power and volume down for at least 10 seconds
Additional Method For Rooting If Above method did not work for you:
Step 1 : (Root Base Firmware with Magisk By patching files yourself, Then Flash TWRP in Odin)
Prepare Firmware files for root
You need to Patch AP File to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device ie (SM-N975U/U1, SM-G973U/U1, SM-G975U/U1)
You need to download file according your region and model.
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on in a folder on the desktop of PC. From extracted files find the file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your Phone.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device (Make sure to check for updates) (Optionally go into settings and switch the update channel to BETA)
4.Open Magisk Manager - Find Magisk Install (Top One) - Click Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Click the AP file you have copied to your device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and output the newly Patched AP file to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Now Copy patched AP file magisk_patched.tar back to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin and extract to Desktop on your PC
Step 2. Installing custom firmware files with Odin
1. Reboot to download mode and select volume up to continue:
2. Open Odin (as administrator) {Right-Mouse click--Open As Administrator}
Select AP in Odin and use the magisk_patched.tar file you have patched {The file you just patched with Magisk} for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC files (Use the files from the firmware you downloaded earlier) (This is VERY important, DON'T just flash only the magisk_patched.tar)
(Use All of the respective files BL, CP, CSC)
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option (I do this because I like rebooting when I'm ready)
4. Make sure all files are in the right place, Now Hit Start and wait till it's completely finish. When It shows PASS in Odin, disconnect device.
Okay Now the hard part is over, you can let the phone boot to system and Skip all Setup Steps because Next is TWRP.
Step 3. Odin: Flash Twrp and Boot with Magisk
Very Simple yet very Important:
1. Download the respective TWRP (Twrp<version_number>.TAR for you phone model (This is going to Odin flashed so you need .TAR file)
2. Reboot your phone into Download Mode, Hold Vol- and Power Button until it gets to DL Screen and press up for "Yes"
3. Put the Twrp<version_number>.TAR in the AP slot
4. Make sure the file is selected, (Unselect Auto-reboot in options tab in Odin) and in place and hit Start
5. Wait until it's finished, Now Hold Vol- and Power until you see black screen, release and then hold Vol+ and Power until you see TWRP recovery
Now Flash Multidisabler and Magisk
1. Flash multidisabler (Mega) (Google Drive) and reboot back to TWRP
2. Wipe data and storage
3. Flash Latest Magisk
*Enjoy
*** Remember: Make a backup of EFS through TWRP and save it to your desktop or Cloud service ie. MEGA, GDrive, Dropbox ****
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which TWRP version to flash and which odin? hope i can get answer i had N975U1 unlocked bootloader

Anyone else getting that pesky "Android 11 Update" since they have rooted? I keep postponing it. I'm guessing it will fail if I try to install. Not sure what I should do.
Sammobile don't seem to have the firmware available yet. I was thinking installing it with odin then patching AP with Magisk

BoiBundy said:
[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)
Step by Step: How to Root & Flash TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 10(+) and Every other Galaxy from S10 and up (SnapDragon Only)
Update: If You Want To Unlock Your Bootloader go here: U.S. Samsung Galaxy Bootloader Unlock Service
So You Figured Out How to Unlock The Bootloader on your Shiny New/Old (Snapdragon) Samsung Galaxy Thing-a-ma-jig
Good on you, but now you want to figure out how to Root properly and enjoy the spoils of said Unlock. Well You've come to right place.
DO NOT QUOTE THE OP PLEASE, (If you would like to place this guide in your respective Device Threads ie. Galaxy s10, s20, s20 Note 20 Ultra 5g etc. thats perfectly fine)
Welcome: Be nice, be courteous and *enjoy
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with unrooting, some functions may never.
- All your data on device will be lost (Factory Reset is in the Instructions below)
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually it's a soft but can be hard brick too), so follow it on your own risk!
Now that you accept the risks, let's have some fun -
Important: Although this is a simple guide you must follow all directions clearly
Simple guide to root your device and install TWRP after unlock: (Thanks to @Krog18 )
1. Download vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP for your device, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-2.6-afaneh92
2. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in ap slot and reboot. Device will reboot to recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
3. Uncheck auto reboot in Odin and flash TWRP in ap slot.
4. Hold volume down and power until the screen goes black then immediately switch to holding volume up, Bixby button (10 series only) and power to reboot into TWRP
5. Flash multidisabler and reboot recovery
6. Go to wipe, format and type yes to format data
7. Flash magisk
8. Make a backup of efs and store it somewhere safe
9. Reboot
*First boot may take 10-15 minutes. If it doesn't boot in 15 minutes, force reboot by holding power and volume down for at least 10 seconds
Additional Method For Rooting If Above method did not work for you:
Step 1 : (Root Base Firmware with Magisk By patching files yourself, Then Flash TWRP in Odin)
Prepare Firmware files for root
You need to Patch AP File to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device ie (SM-N975U/U1, SM-G973U/U1, SM-G975U/U1)
You need to download file according your region and model.
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on in a folder on the desktop of PC. From extracted files find the file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your Phone.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device (Make sure to check for updates) (Optionally go into settings and switch the update channel to BETA)
4.Open Magisk Manager - Find Magisk Install (Top One) - Click Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Click the AP file you have copied to your device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and output the newly Patched AP file to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Now Copy patched AP file magisk_patched.tar back to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin and extract to Desktop on your PC
Step 2. Installing custom firmware files with Odin
1. Reboot to download mode and select volume up to continue:
2. Open Odin (as administrator) {Right-Mouse click--Open As Administrator}
Select AP in Odin and use the magisk_patched.tar file you have patched {The file you just patched with Magisk} for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC files (Use the files from the firmware you downloaded earlier) (This is VERY important, DON'T just flash only the magisk_patched.tar)
(Use All of the respective files BL, CP, CSC)
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option (I do this because I like rebooting when I'm ready)
4. Make sure all files are in the right place, Now Hit Start and wait till it's completely finish. When It shows PASS in Odin, disconnect device.
Okay Now the hard part is over, you can let the phone boot to system and Skip all Setup Steps because Next is TWRP.
Step 3. Odin: Flash Twrp and Boot with Magisk
Very Simple yet very Important:
1. Download the respective TWRP (Twrp<version_number>.TAR for you phone model (This is going to Odin flashed so you need .TAR file)
2. Reboot your phone into Download Mode, Hold Vol- and Power Button until it gets to DL Screen and press up for "Yes"
3. Put the Twrp<version_number>.TAR in the AP slot
4. Make sure the file is selected, (Unselect Auto-reboot in options tab in Odin) and in place and hit Start
5. Wait until it's finished, Now Hold Vol- and Power until you see black screen, release and then hold Vol+ and Power until you see TWRP recovery
Now Flash Multidisabler and Magisk
1. Flash multidisabler (Mega) (Google Drive) and reboot back to TWRP
2. Wipe data and storage
3. Flash Latest Magisk
*Enjoy
*** Remember: Make a backup of EFS through TWRP and save it to your desktop or Cloud service ie. MEGA, GDrive, Dropbox ****
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it works on my N975U1 android 10 Q version 1st method so no need 2nd method