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SM-N920A 6.0.1 Rooting

Can someone please help me with this. I bought 2 of these phones at the same time in august, one was already rooted from the factory! No problem I'm using lucky patcher and all. The other will not root not matter what I do! I cant find any solid info on this.

TheOriginalNecro said:
Can someone please help me with this. I bought 2 of these phones at the same time in august, one was already rooted from the factory! No problem I'm using lucky patcher and all. The other will not root not matter what I do! I cant find any solid info on this.
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How do you have a rooted AT&T Note 5 when no one else does yet?

MrMike2182 said:
How do you have a rooted AT&T Note 5 when no one else does yet?
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Bought it that way from AT&T... Is there a way to clone one phone to the other so they are both rooted? Maybe I can copy my phone to a zip and upload it?

TheOriginalNecro said:
Bought it that way from AT&T... Is there a way to clone one phone to the other so they are both rooted? Maybe I can copy my phone to a zip and upload it?
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Can you screen shot your kernel information in settings and then about phone so I can see what it says for the rooted kernel. And copying the entire system to use it on the other phone is possible. Just depends on certain things.

I guess I should of bought a rooted one myself...........

think that no one has the root yet on this phone, so, pay attention to the instructions that forum masters will give to you. You could be a HERO for the entire Sm-n920a community and users hahahah. Btw, i don't know your knowledge about this things but yes, is possible to do this. Obvious, when someone of the biggest users will teach you how to do what you need, you could share the system clone with us!

Not to mention there's a big donation for anyone that finds a root method. So if you really have a rooted at&t note 5 there could be money coming your way.

terry81082 said:
Not to mention there's a big donation for anyone that finds a root method. So if you really have a rooted at&t note 5 there could be money coming your way.
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Where's this donation? We are close, also luckypatcher works WITHOUT root. Technically we already have root, it just sucks really bad.

TechNyne66 said:
Where's this donation? We are close, also luckypatcher works WITHOUT root. Technically we already have root, it just sucks really bad.
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I could of sworn I seen a bounty for the n920a like a year ago, but now I'm not finding anything. I should look before I comment apparently. However, much respect TechNyne66. I've been following you working a root method for a while now, and great job on being close.

@TechNyne66 It looks like he been out of the game for awhile, but try to contact Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss. If anyone can help, he can.

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@TechNyne66 It looks like he been out of the game for awhile, but try to contact Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss. If anyone can help, he can.
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Do you have a username? I got another member to join in again who says he knows how to complie kernels with ease. So lets hope this gets going! Everything is layed out we just need to get the code written. Remember anything is possible when you put you're mind to it, but this is with code. Kexec has worked in the past for locked bootloaders so I don't see why my notes in theory but plausible.

TechNyne66 said:
Do you have a username? I got another member to join in again who says he knows how to complie kernels with ease. So lets hope this gets going! Everything is layed out we just need to get the code written. Remember anything is possible when you put you're mind to it, but this is with code. Kexec has worked in the past for locked bootloaders so I don't see why my notes in theory but plausible.
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Check your private messages.

@TechNyne66 He is not a member, just a man that knows kernels and exploits. He is the one that unlocked the AT&T s4's bootloader. He gave root to many Motorola devices also. He knows everything Linux and android. Contact him on Twitter, djrbliss

timmy10shoes said:
@TechNyne66 He is not a member, just a man that knows kernels and exploits. He is the one that unlocked the AT&T s4's bootloader. He gave root to many Motorola devices also. He knows everything Linux and android. Contact him on Twitter, djrbliss
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I shall look into it.

Can we get a system dump of your partitions? We just need your kernel zImage and I can put it together.
I'd really like to see a dump of the system partition.

Follow a guide a make a full system dump of your rooted phone and then make a nandroid backup.
Upload it to us and we can make a clone. Please!
If you have a real full root. We need your system dump to unlock at&t and Verizon both.

Delgoth said:
Follow a guide a make a full system dump of your rooted phone and then make a nandroid backup.
Upload it to us and we can make a clone. Please!
If you have a real full root. We need your system dump to unlock at&t and Verizon both.
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Chill bro I'm working on getting it from him. I've seen accident eng phones released by Samsung before so maybe it happened again.

There's no root for AT&T Note 5 SM-N920A if you are running Marshmallow with the Nov security update! If you are on this version you are screwedededed!!!! I tried every type of way to install firmwares PH4 ==> PH2 and I tried every version of firmware I could find on this planet. I have tried OGG. I have tried crashing my installation, then trying to downgrade.
Long story short; If you have an unlocked SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with Nov Security Patch I will definitely be donating to you if you upload. If you aren't a member of this forum I promise you that you are safe. The guys here will help you make a copy of the firmware which will not include your personal information. (Look for the guys with lots of Thanks, listen to them)
So if you are coming in from Google and you are wondering if you can root or downgrade now you know that you can't. I'm a beginner Android Developer who follows directions like a champion, save your time trying to downgrade it is fully blocked by the bootloader.

unlocked SM-920A upload coming soon
droidvoider said:
There's no root for AT&T Note 5 SM-N920A if you are running Marshmallow with the Nov security update! If you are on this version you are screwedededed!!!! I tried every type of way to install firmwares PH4 ==> PH2 and I tried every version of firmware I could find on this planet. I have tried OGG. I have tried crashing my installation, then trying to downgrade.
Long story short; If you have an unlocked SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with Nov Security Patch I will definitely be donating to you if you upload. If you aren't a member of this forum I promise you that you are safe. The guys here will help you make a copy of the firmware which will not include your personal information. (Look for the guys with lots of Thanks, listen to them)
So if you are coming in from Google and you are wondering if you can root or downgrade now you know that you can't. I'm a beginner Android Developer who follows directions like a champion, save your time trying to downgrade it is fully blocked by the bootloader.
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I will have my phone unlocked tomorrow by AT&T. I currently have the SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with the Nov Sec Patch.

I have an unlocked 5.1.1 PE

Looking for a Good Custom ROM for T-Mobile Galaxy S8+

I'm sorry if this is not the right place to post this thread.
After so many tries I was finally able to get my G955U Rooted.
Now I'm looking for a Custom ROM for it. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!

Reytheking said:
I'm sorry if this is not the right place to post this thread.
After so many tries I was finally able to get my G955U Rooted.
Now I'm looking for a Custom ROM for it. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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You wont find one yet.
All we have is root.
No unlocked BL
No TWRP

Thinking about jumping to OnePlus 5t
tjsooley said:
You wont find one yet.
All we have is root.
No unlocked BL
No TWRP
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Agree, truly is sad that we cannot run custom software on the S8+. Just bet it would scream with some well made custom. I am thinking about jumping to the OnePlus 5t when it comes out this month. If they stay true to previous releases the boot loader should be unlocked and from a quick XDA search there seems to be a pretty good developer community. Just hate ole Sammy is becoming more like crapple everyday.

Oem toggle On G960u snapdragon????

Hi all I got a chance to play around with a G960u for Tmobile and I reflashed the software to Combination R2. Long story short I allow developer mode and saw oem toggle!!! Also the combination was running Android 8.0. I remember g950u root was achieved up until r3 I believe but no android oreo. So devs feel free to do what you do best. Hope this helps.

Vell123 said:
Hi all I got a chance to play around with a G960u for Tmobile and I reflashed the software to Combination R2. Long story short I allow developer mode and saw oem toggle!!! Also the combination was running Android 8.0. I remember g950u root was achieved up until r3 I believe but no android oreo. So devs feel free to do what you do best. Hope this helps.
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oem unlock is only available in the combination rom it does not really help anything

Yea but we don't have a device brave to build off it?

TheMadScientist said:
oem unlock is only available in the combination rom it does not really help anything
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Can't a custom recovery be made for it?

Vell123 said:
Can't a custom recovery be made for it?
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No because the bootloader is still locked

I honestly thought to unlock a bootloader you just switched the toggle on

Vell123 said:
I honestly thought to unlock a bootloader you just switched the toggle on
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It would be nice but there's a lot more to it than that.

Upgrade to OUI 2.5 or stay at 2.1 Bootloader 3

Is it worth the upgrade to OUI 2.5 over staying at Bootloader 3 with 2.1 waiting for possible root in the future or no? I've been holding off updates for it but wondering still since rarely I have gotten root on a Snapdragon Samsung phone (cept a S7 just a few months back)

Nothing in One UI strikes me as, oh, earthshattering. I'm not into photography so the improvements there don't matter to me. I don't use Dex so wireless Dex isn't meaningful. Google can help you find articles detailing everything that's new in One UI 2.5. If some of what you read sounds good for you, then I'd suggest upgrading.
But like you, I don't root anymore, so there's no need to preserve older boot loaders.

AndroidOSDeveloper said:
Is it worth the upgrade to OUI 2.5 over staying at Bootloader 3 with 2.1 waiting for possible root in the future or no? I've been holding off updates for it but wondering still since rarely I have gotten root on a Snapdragon Samsung phone (cept a S7 just a few months back)
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There are ways to unlock bootloader on US snapdragons. I have the US Tmo Note 10 +5G and I got my bootloader unlocked. I am now rooted and on One UI 2.5.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL

Eudeferrer said:
I am now rooted and on One UI 2.5.
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It's a tradeoff. Installing a custom recovery, the way I remember rooting, trips Knox. For me, the secure folder is more important. But I recognize different people have different priorities.
EDIT: Magisk came along after I quit the rooting game, and I've recently read through the steps for rooting without a custom recovery. I might give this a whirl someday.

Eudeferrer said:
There are ways to unlock bootloader on US snapdragons. I have the US Tmo Note 10 +5G and I got my bootloader unlocked. I am now rooted and on One UI 2.5.
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I know there is that method but I know my dad or me if I can make dough would be able to get the total bootloader price for root. Im more or less waiting on a root vunerability than custom rom for themes and stuff

AndroidOSDeveloper said:
I know there is that method but I know my dad or me if I can make dough would be able to get the total bootloader price for root. Im more or less waiting on a root vunerability than custom rom for themes and stuff
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Good luck with that. The Note 9 people spent years trying and couldn't find one. Wish you the best.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL

SteveRiley said:
It's a tradeoff. Rooting trips Knox. For me, the secure folder is more important than rooting. But I recognize different people have different priorities.
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I have a rooted BL unlock N975U with secure folder working there are mods out there for this:good::highfive::good:

Eudeferrer said:
There are ways to unlock bootloader on US snapdragons. I have the US Tmo Note 10 +5G and I got my bootloader unlocked. I am now rooted and on One UI 2.5.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
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what is the way to root SD Note 20 US? thanks

Dr.Alaska said:
what is the way to root SD Note 20 US? thanks
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Better to ask in Note 20 forum...

OnnoJ said:
Better to ask in Note 20 forum...
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sorry I meant 10+

Dr.Alaska said:
sorry I meant 10+
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https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/tk.zwander.galaxyunlock
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There is no crystal ball on exploits. This is a decision you kind of need to make on your own.

sawixso81 said:
I have a rooted BL unlock N975U with secure folder working there are mods out there for this:good::highfive::good:
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Yep, just now I learned about this! Will explore it further.

Android 11 OTA Link & zip File, .img Files (Unlocked)

Hey friends!
These are only for the unlocked Surface Duo. I am sorry At&t users.
Here is the OTA link for Android 11:
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/a9bfdee15f2137f020fffded98b4bdee5d8bec8e.zip
Link to the OTA.zip itself:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688275853
How to root Android 11 (Surface Duo)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-root-android-11-bootable-patched_magisk.4393369/
Android 11 stock boot.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688275865
Cheers

I just rooted the new android 11 update.
The only difference from android 10 is you should now use the newest magisk v23 rather than the older one
I followed this guide exactly except skipped all the magisk workaround stuff and just used the latest version of the magisk app to patch the boot.img

Jyers said:
I just rooted the new android 11 update.
The only difference from android 10 is you should now use the newest magisk v23 rather than the older one
I followed this guide exactly except skipped all the magisk workaround stuff and just used the latest version of the magisk app to patch the boot.img
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Yup, have a guide being published right now.

Are these for the AT&T version as well. Mine is currently locked if that matters

eqbirvin said:
Yup, have a guide being published right now.
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Great to hear, nice work

Jyers said:
Great to hear, nice work
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Thank you!!! Enjoy root and great work yourself mate
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Are these for the AT&T version as well. Mine is currently locked if that matters
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No only for unlocked, I will update the OP.

Eazii said:
Are these for the AT&T version as well. Mine is currently locked if that matters
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To be honest with you, I don't know if this will work for At&t, it might but I don't have the at&t model so I cannot verify for you. You can try flashing via adb sideload in recovery and see but non of us are responsible if things don't work lol

eqbirvin said:
To be honest with you, I don't know if this will work for At&t, it might but I don't have the at&t model so I cannot verify for you. You can try flashing via adb sideload in recovery and see but non of us are responsible if things don't work lol
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Lol yeah I know the drill around these parts. I just did a quick internet search and the update is ONLY for the unlocked models according to what I read. I guess I'll be waiting for the time being

Eazii said:
Lol yeah I know the drill around these parts. I just did a quick internet search and the update is ONLY for the unlocked models according to what I read. I guess I'll be waiting for the time being
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I figured as much Dang that sucks, I wish it would just work on the at&t also like pixel devices.

eqbirvin said:
I figured as much Dang that sucks, I wish it would just work on the at&t also like pixel devices.
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It's late where I am, but tomorrow I may just try it and see if it will work. I'll read some more about it tonight and if I take the dive tomorrow I will report back to let others know.

Eazii said:
It's late where I am, but tomorrow I may just try it and see if it will work. I'll read some more about it tonight and if I take the dive tomorrow I will report back to let others know.
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After a bit of experimentation I managed to get it to work. Although you can't just `add sideload` it since the verification will fail. You'll have to unlock the bootloader and dd some partitions manually. Then once it thinks it's the global variant you can `add sideload`. I made a thread about it https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/turn-at-t-into-a-the-global-variant.4393631/

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After a bit of experimentation I managed to get it to work. Although you can't just `add sideload` it since the verification will fail. You'll have to unlock the bootloader and dd some partitions manually. Then once it thinks it's the global variant you can `add sideload`. I made a thread about it https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/turn-at-t-into-a-the-global-variant.4393631/
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Dude that is awesome! Wait did you also post this on the subreddit? lol I saw the post and github page today was getting ready to post on here sending people your way

will this work in an att is pay off and unlocked duo?

any chance off the android 10 recovery image for unlocked duo?

Pls DELETE !

May 10 release
The following update is available for Surface Duo.
Software version
Update info
2022.215.137
This update:
Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—May 2022.
Improves device stability.
Improves in-app camera experience in dual-screen modes for applications with dynamic orientation requirements.

I forget to enable OEM unlocking,and now wy Surface duo only Bootloader mode,can you share me the firehose files，my Email:[email protected]

Hi all. Can someone share the link for the last android 11 OTA global (not ATT) which is September 2022. Thank you very much.

Can I use this to downgrade from 12 to 11?
Edit: Nvm I figured it out, it worked flawlessly

look for firehose programmer file for surface duo 128GB
would anyone be able to support in this?