Root Method For S8+ U/U1/W Series Phones Rev8 Bootloader
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Before Starting This Process Get A USB2 Mini Hub You Are Most Likely Going Too Need It. Do Not Come In Here And Post This Is Not Working Until You Have Tried It With The USB2 Mini Hub!
You Must Start From Stock U Firmware. IT Seems To Be The Less Likely To Brick Your Device As Explained In The Disclaimer!Disclaimer Please Read!!
This may brick your device there is a problem especially with s8 and note 8 models where the tz partition becomes corrupted and on some occasions after flashing combination firmware your phone will become bricked and as of now there is no way to fix it. There is no way to predict if it will happen. It doesn’t seem too happen very often on s8+ but it does occasionally happen on the other 2 models so do this at your own risk. I would say it probably happens 10 percent of the time on s8 and note 8 especially when on bit 6 or higher firmwares. S8+ it rarely happens too but it still may. If you take the risk and it happens do not pm me asking how to fix it as of time I posted this there is no way to fix it
Please Read Notes
OEM Toggle Does Nothing On US Model Phones
You will most likely need a USB 2 mini hub for Odin to work if using windows 8 or higher. I would temporarily disable windows defender or antivirus software while performing the procedure with your computer.
You cannot have root on any rom except a nougat rom also flashing custom boot images cannot be done or using systemless magisk. Hiding root or running modules cannot be done. There is no oem unlock and even if there is you cannot unlock your bootloaders or run any aosp based roms.
You can be on any firmware to achieve safestrap but to run a rooted rom you will be limited to using a special nougat android 7 rom. You can have safestrap on pie android 9 which gives you some ability to modify system files flash zips etc and have access too data and other partitions that are normally blocked but you can not run root on android 9 because root on android 9 requires a modified boot image
Anything here with a .7z extension will get unzipped before using
Anything here with a .zip extension will get flashed a zip in safestrap
Anything here with a .tar or .md5 gets flashed in odin
Anything here with a .img extension gets flashed as image in safestrap
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Downloads
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.7z
SM-G955U_VZW_G955USQU8DUJ1.7z -- Stock U Firmware Flash First In Odin
SAFESTRAP_S8_PLUS_GUI_INSTALLER.7z - GUI 1 Click Method-Recommend!
Alt Method
Safestrap_S8_Plus_Cmd_Line.7z - Command Line 1 Click
Directions Once On Stock U Firmware
If using Safestrap_8_Series_Cmd_Line follow instructions on Cmd screen.
1. Download files and unzip SAFESTRAP_S8_PLUS_GUI_INSTALLER.7z
2. Plug phone into computer and allow access too phone data
3. Run the SAFESTRAP_8_SERIES.exe file. In program choose your model of phone in drop down box then click Root Button and select COMBINATION_FA70_G955USQU8ATG1.tar.md5 file too flash it is packed in the zip you downloaded from above. Everything else is automatically done for you just follow any pop up that come up.
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4. Phone will reboot too download and flash combo firmware and then reboot. Click dialog stating that it has rebooted and it will inject safestrap all automatically
5. When done you will have a minimal system with safestrap recovery
Instructions For Installing Rom
System Images
system_g955_nougat.7z - Nougat Image That Can Be Rooted
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Canadian Roms Found Here
1. From here you will either a nougat or pie system image to your phone which will be flashed in safestrap. Reboot to safestrap using the safestrap control app once in safestrap choose wipe then advanced wipe and wipe data. Then goto home screen of safestrap using install tab and the the flash image tab at bottom. Choose system image you copied to phone. System images get flashed too system partition.
2 My nougat system images are not pre rooted if you want for root you will also need too flash a root zip in safestrap.
Root Zips For Nougat Image
EFTSU_System-v20.4_12_28_22.zipSuperSU_System_12_28_22.zipPhhs_SuperSU_S8_S9_Series.zip3. You can enter safestrap anytime on nougat by simply rebooting to recovery which will enter safestrap or by using the safestrap control app
Fingerprint Fix For Nougat Roms
SM_G955U_FINGERPRINT_FIX.exe
4. If fingerprint not working reboot phone too download mode and run this SM_G955U_FINGERPRINT_FIX.exe
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Method In This Video To Obtain Safestrap Has Changed But The Process Of Using Safestrap Still Pertains
S8_Series_Install_Root.mp4
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so if i remain at nougat i should be able to flash custom roms? Also, i'm currently facing "no service" problem on my g995u. Any ideas if going back to nougat would rectify the issue?
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Rooted Nougat Rom
This is last nougat rom made for S8 it is prerooted with flashfire and safestrap preinstalled. It has CSC stuff for all carriers added. Its debloated slightly with knox removed. Some stuff may not work but im not sure as I cannot test but this stuff may include fingerprint and or face recognition. If stuff doesnt work it probably related to using pie modems and non-hlos on a nougat rom which you have no choice.
Downloads
system_s8plus_brb1.7z
BL_G955_NOUGAT_V7.tar.7z
Includes Fingerprint and Face Unlock fix for above nougat rom. Just flash in BL slot in odin after everything else
Magisk_System-v20.4.zip This is system magisk not the normal systemless magisk so magisk hide and modules will not work!
SuperSU_System.zip
Safestrap-4.12-T01-DREAMQLTE_PIE.zip Will boot straight to safestrap only for pie roms
Safestrap-4.12-T01-DREAMQLTE_NOUGAT.zip Will Give you the safestrap splash screen on boot
Directions
Safestrap Method
1. Extract system.img from the system_s8plus_brb1.7z and copy to phone also copy either SuperSu_System.zip or Magisk_System-v20.4.zip reboot to safestarp and flash system image
2. Flash either SuperSu_System.zip or Magisk_System-v20.4.zip
3. Reboot to download and flash BL_G955_NOUGAT_V7.tar.md5 in odin
4. If you get constant rebooting to safestrap flash Nougat safestrap zip while in safestrap
Non Rooted Pie Rom With Safestrap Can Be Found Here
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unfortunately i got myself a bricked device. no bootloader, no recovery, no charge, nothing...
kkins95 said:
unfortunately i got myself a bricked device. no bootloader, no recovery, no charge, nothing...
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Does computer recognize the phone as a 9008 qualcomm device in device manager of your computer
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Does computer recognize the phone as a 9008 qualcomm device in device manager of your computer
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nope. no sign of life comming from the phone. just a flicker of white line when i hold volume down and power button. thanks for the response.
kkins95 said:
nope. no sign of life comming from the phone. just a flicker of white line when i hold volume down and power button. thanks for the response.
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So what exactly happened?
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Does computer recognize the phone as a 9008 qualcomm device in device manager of your computer
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So what exactly happened?
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i was on a g995u1 firwmare(bootloader v7) although i was having issues with "no signal". i thought maybe if i follow your guide to return the rom back to nougat my network would return to normal.
i only flashed this file "BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V7.tar.md5".
ps. i did tick the "nand erase" in odin.
the flash completed but my phone went black and did not reboot again.. i disconnected hoping to get it back to download mode again but nothing was working. i have tried using volume down and power keys but this only causes the a little part of the screen to flicker for less than a second.
my battery was 99%. I dont have qualcomm drivers installed. i am installing one as we speak, i have seen some threads with similar issues like mine but no solutions.. thanks for your response..:crying::crying::crying:
kkins95 said:
i was on a g995u1 firwmare(bootloader v7) although i was having issues with "no signal". i thought maybe if i follow your guide to return the rom back to nougat my network would return to normal.
i only flashed this file "BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V7.tar.md5".
ps. i did tick the "nand erase" in odin.
the flash completed but my phone went black and did not reboot again.. i disconnected hoping to get it back to download mode again but nothing was working. i have tried using volume down and power keys but this only causes the a little part of the screen to flicker for less than a second.
my battery was 99%. I dont have qualcomm drivers installed. i am installing one as we speak, i have seen some threads with similar issues like mine but no solutions.. thanks for your response..:crying::crying::crying:
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It happens once in awhile for no reason. Nand erase may have had something too do with it. I never use nand erase except if going back too totally stock from a modified system. I responded too your pm. You’re phone can probably be fixed with edl files but you are going too have too take your phone apart and jump some test points to make phone enter edl mode
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It happens once in awhile for no reason. Nand erase may have had something too do with it. I never use nand erase except if going back too totally stock from a modified system. I responded too your pm. You’re phone can probably be fixed with edl files but you are going too have too take your phone apart and jump some test points to make phone enter edl mode
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ive been searching for the edl points for the s955u but to no avail. ive taken apart my phone but cant find any reference online for the edl test points. i dont want to start testing randomly because something i have no idea about might happen..
kkins95 said:
ive been searching for the edl points for the s955u but to no avail. ive taken apart my phone but cant find any reference online for the edl test points. i dont want to start testing randomly because something i have no idea about might happen..
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I use to have pics and stuff but I lost them on a hard drive that failed. I can tell you they are on the bottom side of the board and you have to pry back a metal heat shield to get too them
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I use to have pics and stuff but I lost them on a hard drive that failed. I can tell you they are on the bottom side of the board and you have to pry back a metal heat shield to get too them
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kindly help identify them if visible or point out what i am to do next. thanks alot....
kkins95 said:
kindly help identify them if visible or point out what i am to do next. thanks alot....
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You have to take board out and flip it over. The points are on the bottom side
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You have to take board out and flip it over. The points are on the bottom side
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OK, Thanks for the response. i see two large heat sinks with the larger one at the top and the smaller at the bottom. i assume the points would be hidden underneath the bottom sink. now i have to figure out a way to pry those metals off... so much work..lol..
Will this work on all V7 Bootloaders?
I am currently on DTF4 and noticed your on the Verizon page you posted for the DTB3 Bootloader. Thanks for your time and efforts.
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This method is brought to you entirely by @elliwigy He is the reason for this exploit and method.
With that being said, Extreme Syndicate Root is now available!
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jrkruse said:
Rooted Nougat Rom
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Thanks this worked for me! Is there a guide on how to reverse everything if I wanted to make the phone normal again? Like it would be factory out of the box?
lonewolf1738 said:
Thanks this worked for me! Is there a guide on how to reverse everything if I wanted to make the phone normal again? Like it would be factory out of the box?
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Just flash stock firmware in odin
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I have version 8 files so will make stuff when I get a chance
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yeah its on the same bootloader G955USQU7DTF4
[ROOT] [Extreme Syndicate] [Snapdragon][G955U/U1][V7 Bootloaders]
If anyone is thinking on updating phones now is the time. The method of unlocking bootloaders on US variants works one s10/s20 and n10/n20 phones. Read the whole article too get info and yes it works I have a bootloader unlocked sm-g975u s10+ with twrp and magisk installed.
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-root-us-unlocked-snapdragon-865/
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This is only what has worked for me i take no responsibility for anyones phone catching fire after following my guide/advice. Tested myself on a UK D802 16GB on Three Network! Confirmed working on 32GB devices now too!!
This needs formatting to make it easier to read. I will get around to it but here is the basic info needed!
Please READ this entire first post before asking questions that are already answered.
Today i have managed to flash the European Open Kitkat rom and root it and keep TWRP recovery. It worked for me but can't guarantee the same results for you.
Prerequisites. (Skip this if you already have rooted JB rom with custom recovery)
First i downgraded to Jellybean using this guide. I downgraded to "UK Open 16GB D80210B_00.kdz" i'm not sure if that's required though.
Then I rooted it using IORoot.
Then i installed TWRP using Freegee from the Play Store.
From here you are ready to flash or you can start from here if you already have root and recovery on Jellybean.
You need these three files.
1. My modded Stock rom zip.
Mirror 1 | Mirror 2
2. Savoca Modded Boot.img.
3. SuperSU ZIP.
Now to flash! (Take out your simcard first.)
1. Boot into TWRP and flash the modded stock rom DOWNLOAD 1. It will take a while and the screen may turn off during this, just press power button. Ignore the failed error!
2. Now go to main TWRP screen and select Reboot Recovery. (Wouldn't mount system otherwise!)
3. Now go to Mount and make sure System is ticked. (Not sure if required but do it anyway!)
4. Now flash Savoca's modified boot.img DOWNLOAD 2.
5. Again go to Mount and make sure System is selected.
6. Now flash SuperSU ZIP DOWNLOAD 3.
7. Now i wiped data here not sure if it's required as the rom wipes system but do it anyway!
8. Replace sim and reboot and all should be well!
If you have NO MOBILE NETWORK i got this error and that's why i recommended removing sim card. I had to repeatedly toggle wifi on and off, and airplane mode and restarted a few times. Not sure what fixed it but don't panic it DOES work.
Bugs and Fixes!
Audio Hissing/Crackling on Headphones.
This is present on all Kitkat roms currently. Some users don't get it most do. Type of headphones seems to be a factor. The following fix is temporary and will revert after a reboot. So needs to be repeated if your phones reboots for any reason.
Type in phone dial pad 3845#*802# and it will show Hidden Service Menu.
Click on "ELT Test", select "Manual Mode" and select "Test Start".
With headphones plugged in select "Audio Loopback" and than select "Test Start".
Blow gently into the microphone and keep on this test 20 seconds or more.
Once done back out and play music. Enjoy!
No LTE/4G anymore?
It seems to require a change of bands for some to get LTE working. There is a value to edit in build.prop. You can do this manually with a root explorer and setting correct permissions after changing, I've found the easiest way is to download JRummy Build.prop editor from market.
Open the Build Prop Editor app.
Find the value "ro.telephony.default_network" and select it.
Notice the property value will be set to "9". Change this to "11" and let the app reboot phone.
If you still don't have LTE try again but change the value to "13" and let the app reboot phone.
Bluetooth Battery Drain
This is NOT real battery drain so please don't worry about it. It is a falsely reported statistic. I get battery life on a par with 4.2.2. Around 8 hours screen on time which is fantastic! If you have battery drain please try a full wipe, don't restore apps from another rom do it manually. Take a look at your apps.
How is it done?!
The modded zip is stripped down to include only the System, Modem and Cust partitions. These are all that is required for Kitkat to play nice with Savocas modified boot.img. I edited the updater-script to remove the entries for all partitions except those listed above and repacked it up nicely to flash. So it is possible to do this with any future updates too. The Cust partition is necessary in case your partition has old carrier stuff still on there, this flashes a clean Cust partition.
Thanks to:
LenAsh for the flashable zip i modded.
Savoca for the modded Boot.img and modules.
Chainfire for SuperSU.
Jesus for blessing all the little children.
it would be great if you also make one for the 32gb version
anyways, great work, dude!
I'm flashing it right now and looking up your address at the same time in case it won't work ;]
How long should it take to boot ?
superbonto said:
it would be great if you also make one for the 32gb version
anyways, great work, dude!
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As i've said it seems like there isn't a difference between md5's of 32gb and 16gb versions of Kitkat i just wouldn't want to say test it... But in theory it should work just fine.
paniczklos said:
I'm flashing it right now and looking up your address at the same time in case it won't work ;]
How long should it take to boot ?
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Let me know how it goes...you know just to give me a running start I assume you're 16GB user? It doesn't take long to boot but if it loops make sure you have wiped data in recovery. It is safe to do factory reset in standard recovery too as i tried it when trying to get my network back on!
ephumuris said:
As i've said it seems like there isn't a difference between md5's of 32gb and 16gb versions of Kitkat i just wouldn't want to say test it... But in theory it should work just fine.
Let me know how it goes...you know just to give me a running start I assume you're 16GB user? It doesn't take long to boot but if it loops make sure you have wiped data in recovery. It is safe to do factory reset in standard recovery too as i tried it when trying to get my network back on!
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I'm preparing a dead fish to throw it on your doormat ;p
I'm on 12th minute of booting - LG logo and led flashing green-to-blue.
And yes I'm 16GB
How to use the standard recovery ?
Is it repeatedly making the boot sound? Hold power button and volume down until LG logo flashes up, then release power button and press again whilst keeping hold of volume. You should get a white screen. Just press power twice i think that should reset it.
I'm pretty sure it didn't take me 12 minutes to boot
Can you please tell us how to mod the original EUR kdz? I can't download 2 gigabytes now and I already have the kdz file. Is there any guide?
Thanks ephumuris
Hey TC i have a lg g2 16gb that i bought from amazon. I am also on the three network in the uk. I do not get 4g option on my phone. Sorry for OT but i havent met anyone else on here using three and g2. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hey TC i have a lg g2 16gb that i bought from amazon. I am also on the three network in the uk. I do not get 4g option on my phone. Sorry for OT but i havent met anyone else on here using three and g2. Any help would be appreciated. View attachment 2630159
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What rom are you running? I get the option for gsm/wcdma/lte auto. Although no 4g for me on Three in Hull yet.
badchip said:
Can you please tell us how to mod the original EUR kdz? I can't download 2 gigabytes now and I already have the kdz file. Is there any guide?
Thanks ephumuris
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I'm guessing there is some sort of tool to extract the KDZ files and then all you need out of that is system.img and modem.bin and cust.bin... Easy to make an update script or i can upload one for you. I've never needed to extract a KDZ though...
ephumuris said:
Is it repeatedly making the boot sound? Hold power button and volume down until LG logo flashes up, then release power button and press again whilst keeping hold of volume. You should get a white screen. Just press power twice i think that should reset it.
I'm pretty sure it didn't take me 12 minutes to boot
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Doing that boots the TWRP. i've wiped the data like a satan, in every possible way. There's no boot loop - it's just booting and booting and booting. I think I'll have to go back to stock and repeat. Or is there any way to upload files to the phone through recovery (I remeber there was this option in clokcwork recovery ) ?
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Doing that boots the TWRP. i've wiped the data like a satan, in every possible way. There's no boot loop - it's just booting and booting and booting. I think I'll have to go back to stock and repeat. Or is there any way to upload files to the phone through recovery (I remeber there was this option in clokcwork recovery ) ?
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I'm not sure if there is an option in TWRP i've certainly not seen it. I find it strange that you are getting stuck at boot screen... Maybe it matter which JB rom you come from?
My original one was 80210B Euro open rom.
"UK Open 16GB D80210B_00.kdz"
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I'm not sure if there is an option in TWRP i've certainly not seen it. I find it strange that you are getting stuck at boot screen... Maybe it matter which JB rom you come from?
My original one was 80210B Euro open rom.
"UK Open 16GB D80210B_00.kdz"
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D80210A_00.kdz - it's EUR open + OTA update to E version.
I'm trying do sideload the files through ADB ;/
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I'm guessing there is some sort of tool to extract the KDZ files and then all you need out of that is system.img and modem.bin and cust.bin... Easy to make an update script or i can upload one for you. I've never needed to extract a KDZ though...
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Thanks, I found this guide but it doesn't mention the download from Savoca. Should I just follow it (and use the KKROM_template.zip)? Or what do you recommend? I really can't to flash KK with root on my device
paniczklos said:
D80210A_00.kdz - it's EUR open + OTA update to E version.
I'm trying do sideload the files through ADB ;/
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The starting rom is the only thing i can think of that could make a difference if you followed instructions exactly all the factors are the same besides that!
It would help if anyone else has downloaded it and flashed successfully or unsuccessfully to let us know!
badchip said:
Thanks, I found this guide but it doesn't mention the download from Savoca. Should I just follow it (and use the KKROM_template.zip)? Or what do you recommend? I really can't to flash KK with root on my device
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That guide will give you a rooted Kitkat rom but no custom recovery. Which is a risky position to be in
Although the tool would be useful in that thread it would allow you to get the system.img, modem.bin and cust.bin you need. I could then provide a blank update zip with just the correct updater-script for you?
ephumuris said:
The starting rom is the only thing i can think of that could make a difference if you followed instructions exactly all the factors are the same besides that!
It would help if anyone else has downloaded it and flashed successfully or unsuccessfully to let us know!
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I'm downloading the UK open EUR and I'll start over.
ephumuris said:
That guide will give you a rooted Kitkat rom but no custom recovery. Which is a risky position to be in
Although the tool would be useful in that thread it would allow you to get the system.img, modem.bin and cust.bin you need. I could then provide a blank update zip with just the correct updater-script for you?
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I would very much appreciate that. I have used the tool to extract the kdz and dz. I have the files in screenshot now.
Whats the proper next step?
Thanks for your help
edit: The meta-inf folder is from the KK template provided in that thread, I suppose I don't need that.
Hi!
Firstly thanks for this!
and secondly i have to say that i already flashed to my LG G2 32gb and works like a charm... btw i also did it with another way:
1-Downgrade to 4.2.2.
2-when your in v.4.2.2 root and recovery.
3-i used lastest CWM version from Philz.
4-FLash your Rom.zip
5-reboot to recovery. (Dunno if this is really necessary but just in case i did it too)
6-Flash Savoca Patched
7-Flash Root
8-Reboot
9-ENjoy EUR 20b =)
Thanks!
Great to confirm working on 32gb too. Badchip you might have to wait til later unless you can use that existing meta inf folder. I've just left for work so not at laptop.
Try deleting every file but only keep.
Meta inf folder.
System.IMG
Modem.bin
Custom.bin
Zip those up and flash them. Should work if the update script is right in meta inf folder.
@iall5tar What base jellybean rom did you downgrade to?
And regarding custom recovery it should work with any cwm philz or twrp. I just referenced twrp as that's what I use.
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What you mean about folder meta-inf? im not a expert i just want to give a try and it worked xD
Ok so I have rooted cheap $10 phones that I don't care about, but not my G3. I have the t-mobile LG G3 and would like to know what the best mod is for performance since it is getting a bit slow. I want 7.0 since it is new and fresh. I want to know how safe this is and how easy and most importantly the instructions. Thanks in advance for your help.
i have the international variant, D855, i'm using resurrection remix, i believe it's the stablest one that gathers as many tweaks as possible.
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Ok so I have rooted cheap $10 phones that I don't care about, but not my G3. I have the t-mobile LG G3 and would like to know what the best mod is for performance since it is getting a bit slow. I want 7.0 since it is new and fresh. I want to know how safe this is and how easy and most importantly the instructions. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Teamoctos is best to use flash 35b
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Teamoctos is best to use flash 35b
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
fenonce said:
I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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https://www.teamoctos.com/oct-n-builds/
Opengapps.org get 7.1.1 pico gapps arm
Download 35b bootstack make sure u rooted and get the latest twrp
Flashing notes:
1.do a clean installation do factory reset then advance wipe dalvik cache,cache,data,system then swap.
2. Install 35b bootstack first then flash ROM,Gapps,35b again then Mr.bump then restart.
If u need a zip file for all of this let me know I will upload it asap
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i have the international variant, D855, i'm using resurrection remix, i believe it's the stablest one that gathers as many tweaks as possible.
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
fenonce said:
I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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Are u rooted just start there
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fenonce said:
I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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If u got hangouts or Kik let me know any type messenger I will gladly help u out
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Are u rooted just start there
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If u got hangouts or Kik let me know any type messenger I will gladly help u out
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Do you have discord? I think that would be the best option.
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Do you have discord? I think that would be the best option.
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Send me the link for that app
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Send me the link for that app
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https://discord.gg/7Hq44
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https://discord.gg/7Hq44
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Add me rootmaster354
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Add me rootmaster354
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Did you join the server? If not look at the bottom right corner and send me the 4 digits
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Did you join the server? If not look at the bottom right corner and send me the 4 digits
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#4250
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Procedure
fenonce said:
I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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first, you have to root your device, there are many variants (d855, d851, d850 ...), check what's yours, and look for how to root it in here or YouTube for clearer tutorials, you'll have to install TWRP recovery too, for this you'll need Autorec, check this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396 , pay attention to what android version you're using, download the appropriate version for your android (5.1 LP, 6.0 MM).
now head to resurrection remix download page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/resurrectionremix/files/?source=navbar , look for your device and download the rom, next, you'll need the google apps zip, head to Opengapps (just google it and click the first link, their website), choose these parameters : "ARM", "7.1", "Pico", and hit download.
move the two .zip files (the rom and the gapps) to your external memory card, and reboot your phone to recovery:
1- turn off your phone.
2- press volume down and power simultaneously till you see the phone booting (LG logo), release the two buttons for one second or two, and press them again till you see a factory reset page, just press yes as it'll take you to the recovery, assuming you've already installed the TWRP recovery, if it's not installed, pressing yes will RESET YOUR PHONE)
in the recovery, select wipe (and wipe (cache, data, BE CAREFUL NOT TO WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE, as it's your phone's storage and you may lose your photos ...etc. unless you backed them up and you know what you're doing).
after you finish the wiping process, head to install, and select the zips in your external memory card, and flash them (select the zip, hit install, confirm by swiping from left to right), the same procedure applies to google apps file. after that reboot your phone and let it settle, it may take up to five min at first boot. once you see the welcome page, you're done.
I’m sorry for replying so late, I was busy these last two weeks, but I’ve noticed that XDA’s dear members have already took care of you, anyway, I’m still here if you need any further explanations.
Ghassane said:
first, you have to root your device, there are many variants (d855, d851, d850 ...), check what's yours, and look for how to root it in here or YouTube for clearer tutorials, you'll have to install TWRP recovery too, for this you'll need Autorec, check this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396 , pay attention to what android version you're using, download the appropriate version for your android (5.1 LP, 6.0 MM).
now head to resurrection remix download page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/resurrectionremix/files/?source=navbar , look for your device and download the rom, next, you'll need the google apps zip, head to Opengapps (just google it and click the first link, their website), choose these parameters : "ARM", "7.1", "Pico", and hit download.
move the two .zip files (the rom and the gapps) to your external memory card, and reboot your phone to recovery:
1- turn off your phone.
2- press volume down and power simultaneously till you see the phone booting (LG logo), release the two buttons for one second or two, and press them again till you see a factory reset page, just press yes as it'll take you to the recovery, assuming you've already installed the TWRP recovery, if it's not installed, pressing yes will RESET YOUR PHONE)
in the recovery, select wipe (and wipe (cache, data, BE CAREFUL NOT TO WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE, as it's your phone's storage and you may lose your photos ...etc. unless you backed them up and you know what you're doing).
after you finish the wiping process, head to install, and select the zips in your external memory card, and flash them (select the zip, hit install, confirm by swiping from left to right), the same procedure applies to google apps file. after that reboot your phone and let it settle, it may take up to five min at first boot. once you see the welcome page, you're done.
I’m sorry for replying so late, I was busy these last two weeks, but I’ve noticed that XDA’s dear members have already took care of you, anyway, I’m still here if you need any further explanations.
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Dude I got it rooted already and installed OctOS. This guide is really good though and thanks. I got the Gapps and I got the rom and that stuff. I had a question though. I was not told to move my stuff to an SD card and I didn't and I just flashed it in TWRP recovery. Second of all I wanted ask I also was told to flash MR_Bump after flashing the ROM and Gapps which allowed the device to boot. IDK if that is normal. I have D851. Lastly, is my device still rooted? Or do I need to install something and how easy is it to switch roms, since idk if oct os is my thing since it has weird icons and the camera only does 1080p
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Dude I got it rooted already and installed OctOS. This guide is really good though and thanks. I got the Gapps and I got the rom and that stuff. I had a question though. I was not told to move my stuff to an SD card and I didn't and I just flashed it in TWRP recovery. Second of all I wanted ask I also was told to flash MR_Bump after flashing the ROM and Gapps which allowed the device to boot. IDK if that is normal. I have D851. Lastly, is my device still rooted? Or do I need to install something and how easy is it to switch roms, since idk if oct os is my thing since it has weird icons and the camera only does 1080p
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I’ve never been told about that MR_bump, i don't know if it's something special to the D851 variant, or it depends on the rom you're using, but anyway, I’ve never used it to make my phone boot, when encountering a bootloop, either I reflash the same rom, if the problem persists, I flash my backup (or any other OS since the problem is the rom I was trying to flash) or I, simply, go back to stock via LGFlashtool.
switching between roms is as easy it seems, you download the rom.zip, the gapps (if needed), you go to the recovery, flash them both, and reboot, that's all. Sometimes you'll have to flash the modem/radio files before flashing a new rom, this problem usually occurs when you switch from stock to aosp (android open source project) roms.
and you should know that the root depends on the rom too, for example, using a stock based rom (Fulmics ...) would require flashing an additional zip to get root privileges, unlike aosp based roms, like cynaogenMod, "lineage", or resurrection remix which I’m currently using, they usually use an implemented root app, it's accessible in "developer options".
I’m not a camera guy though, even if the camera in this phone doesn't deserve a bad software, I admit that LG stock roms offer the best rendering when it comes to taking shots/shooting videos, but they suck at heavy tasks and multitasking, and they usually cause the phone to heat up, besides, I kind of like the aosp interface (like nexus devices), that's why I gave up on camera, after all, it isn't that bad on resurrection remix, so no big deal.
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I’ve never been told about that MR_bump, i don't know if it's something special to the D851 variant, or it depends on the rom you're using, but anyway, I’ve never used it to make my phone boot, when encountering a bootloop, either I reflash the same rom, if the problem persists, I flash my backup (or any other OS since the problem is the rom I was trying to flash) or I, simply, go back to stock via LGFlashtool.
switching between roms is as easy it seems, you download the rom.zip, the gapps (if needed), you go to the recovery, flash them both, and reboot, that's all. Sometimes you'll have to flash the modem/radio files before flashing a new rom, this problem usually occurs when you switch from stock to aosp (android open source project) roms.
and you should know that the root depends on the rom too, for example, using a stock based rom (Fulmics ...) would require flashing an additional zip to get root privileges, unlike aosp based roms, like cynaogenMod, "lineage", or resurrection remix which I’m currently using, they usually use an implemented root app, it's accessible in "developer options".
I’m not a camera guy though, even if the camera in this phone doesn't deserve a bad software, I admit that LG stock roms offer the best rendering when it comes to taking shots/shooting videos, but they suck at heavy tasks and multitasking, and they usually cause the phone to heat up, besides, I kind of like the aosp interface (like nexus devices), that's why I gave up on camera, after all, it isn't that bad on resurrection remix, so no big deal.
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Ok I might try RR soon and I think for me I just would install it and I have gapps. Do I have to put them on the sd card? Why do people do that? Also, I found an app called opencamera that is pretty good, but idk the G3 is the best camera I have
fenonce said:
Ok I might try RR soon and I think for me I just would install it and I have gapps. Do I have to put them on the sd card? Why do people do that? Also, I found an app called opencamera that is pretty good, but idk the G3 is the best camera I have
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people usually put them in the sd card to wipe everything (internal storage, data, cache) and start fresh.
i tried open camera, wasn't pleases by the results, so i'm just using the stock camera that comes with the RR rom.
I used to be extremely heavy into the rooting game. I started with the Galaxy s2 all the way to the Note 5 but then it kind of seemed to me like rooting lost some of it's appeal and development seemed to slow down for some devices. After the Note 7 issue with the recall I switched to iPhone for a little while. I am back now though and I'm highly looking into rooting. I see the Pixel XL has tons of development and am just wondering what do you guys think, is it worth it to root? Many people I have talked to say Android has come so far, that it's not really even necessary anymore. What are the Pro's/cons?
If this is a topic that has been posted before, I apologize, I tried looking and couldn't find anything. Also, this is my first stock google phone, in the past I have always been a galaxy/note user.
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I used to be extremely heavy into the rooting game. I started with the Galaxy s2 all the way to the Note 5 but then it kind of seemed to me like rooting lost some of it's appeal and development seemed to slow down for some devices. After the Note 7 issue with the recall I switched to iPhone for a little while. I am back now though and I'm highly looking into rooting. I see the Pixel XL has tons of development and am just wondering what do you guys think, is it worth it to root? Many people I have talked to say Android has come so far, that it's not really even necessary anymore. What are the Pro's/cons?
If this is a topic that has been posted before, I apologize, I tried looking and couldn't find anything. Also, this is my first stock google phone, in the past I have always been a galaxy/note user.
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I still root because of theming and my call regarding app. Imo, custom roms are still smoother.
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just_visiting said:
I still root because of theming and my call regarding app. Imo, custom roms are still smoother.
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I was always a huge fan of theming! Hmm, perhaps it's time to pull the trigger!
I've always rooted every device, starting with my HTC Hero years ago, but I have to admit, the stock Pixel experience was the first time where I've had to ask myself is it really worth it this time.
So I tried it un-rooted for a couple of months, (which is a personal record for me!) and I loved it. But I eventually made the decision to root because I missed:
1)Dark U. I (Using Substratum)
2 Adaway Adblocker
3)Custom Roms
Now I'm on PureNexus, and couldn't be happier.
With Google seemingly tightening the screw by making it harder to modify our devices, I just hope Root access will continue to be available to me in the future.
Just like buzzboy for the most part:
- Theming. (Domination from daveyannihilation on the playstore)
- Ad blocker.
- Custom ROM.
- For pushing theme ready apps to system/data partition.
- Kernel manager app (EXKM)
- Certainly other things I forget right now...
Cheers...
buzzboy said:
I've always rooted every device, starting with my HTC Hero years ago, but I have to admit, the stock Pixel experience was the first time where I've had to ask myself is it really worth it this time.
So I tried it un-rooted for a couple of months, (which is a personal record for me!) and I loved it. But I eventually made the decision to root because I missed:
1)Dark U. I (Using Substratum)
2 Adaway Adblocker
3)Custom Roms
Now I'm on PureNexus, and couldn't be happier.
With Google seemingly tightening the screw by making it harder to modify our devices, I just hope Root access will continue to be available to me in the future.
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Ya, I was looking into that PureNexus rom too.
rbtrucking said:
Ya, I was looking into that PureNexus rom too.
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Hello... Been using it since the Nexus 6, Nexus 6P and now Pixel XL. I have never been disappointed. Pixel stock firmware features + just enough customization in my opinion.
Cheers...
pure nexus + elementalx because perfect performance
Forgot about AdBlock and custom kernel. Also few other things that are escaping me at the moment.
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5.1 said:
Hello... Been using it since the Nexus 6, Nexus 6P and now Pixel XL. I have never been disappointed. Pixel stock firmware features + just enough customization in my opinion.
Cheers...
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What's the best tutorial for rooting in your opinion? Been looking on YouTube and trying to decide which one to follow.
rbtrucking said:
What's the best tutorial for rooting in your opinion? Been looking on YouTube and trying to decide which one to follow.
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No, no and no! Don't go on YouTube when you have the best on XDA. That doesn't make sense...
Download TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/marlin/twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
Download SuperSU 2.79 sr3: https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip?retrieve_file=1
And place in the root of your internal storage
Reboot your phone in bootloader.
You must have latest ADB/fastboot from Google: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it and place TWRP image inside platform tools folder with ADB/fastboot.
Open a command prompt on your computer and boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
It will boot TWRP. Once booted, tap "install" and select SuperSU. Swipe to install and let it do its job.
Once done, just reboot. It will likely reboot two or three times. Don't worry, that's normal. You'll have Root with full stock. TWRP will vanish after the reboot.
Don't try to flash this TWRP image or you may have to reflash a full stock image... Read TWRP thread for more infos!
I think you could have found the same how-to here either in the guide or Q/A section though... :good:
Good luck...
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No, no and no! Don't go on YouTube when you have the best on XDA. That doesn't make sense...
Download TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/marlin/twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
Download SuperSU 2.79 sr3: https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip?retrieve_file=1
And place in the root of your internal storage
Reboot your phone in bootloader.
You must have latest ADB/fastboot from Google: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it and place TWRP image inside platform tools folder with ADB/fastboot.
Open a command prompt on your computer and boot into TWRP:
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img
It will boot TWRP. Once booted, tap "install" and select SuperSU. Swipe to install and let it do its job.
Once done, just reboot. It will likely reboot two or three times. Don't worry, that's normal. You'll have Root with full stock. TWRP will vanish after the reboot.
Don't try to flash this TWRP image or you may have to reflash a full stock image... Read TWRP thread for more infos!
I think you could have found the same how-to here either in the guide or Q/A section though... :good:
Good luck...
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Hmm I may have jumped the gun here I actually attempted before you responded and followed Max Lee's video on youtube and now I am stuck in a bootloop. What can I do? it's saying your devices software cab't be checked for corruption please lock the bottloader, then it says visit link on another device g.co/ABH
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Hmm I may have jumped the gun here I actually attempted before you responded and followed Max Lee's video on youtube and now I am stuck in a bootloop. What can I do?
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Why?
You are on the forum where SuperSU and Magisk, likely the two best Root method are released. And you go somewhere else looking how to install it...
What did you do to get stuck? How did you proceed?
5.1 said:
Why?
You are on the forum where SuperSU and Magisk, likely the two best Root method are released. And you go somewhere else looking how to install it...
What did you do to get stuck? How did you proceed?
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I've followed Max Lee's videos many times before and they have always worked. I guess I shouldn't have. What I did was download fastboot, the root marlin pixel and the usb driver and basically boot into the stock recovery by holding down power and volume down and doing the comman in command prompt to unlock the bootloader and then boot to root.img now it's stuck in a bootloop
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I've followed Max Lee's videos many times before and they have always worked. I guess I shouldn't have. What I did was download fastboot, the root marlin pixel and the usb driver and basically boot into the stock recovery by holding down power and volume down and doing the comman in command prompt to unlock the bootloader and then boot to root.img now it's stuck in a bootloop
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You used the old root method for 7.1
If you know how to flash a Kernel then flash the factory Kernel and then use the directions above. If you dont the easiest way is ro just flash back to stock without a data wipe. First post in thw thread below.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/info-how-restored-to-stock-soft-t3494478/page16
rbtrucking said:
I've followed Max Lee's videos many times before and they have always worked. I guess I shouldn't have. What I did was download fastboot, the root marlin pixel and the usb driver and basically boot into the stock recovery by holding down power and volume down and doing the comman in command prompt to unlock the bootloader and then boot to root.img now it's stuck in a bootloop
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No offence here. Just, the method you tried is not up to date... If you took the time to search a little bit before proceeding you would have known that. All infos you need to flash/root/mod are most likely already posted here. All questions have already been answered as well. Use the search function next time or at least, wait for someone to reply :good:
Good luck...
PS: hoping you'll get it fixed. 3am here, I'm off to bed...
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You used the old root method for 7.1
If you know how to flash a Kernel then flash the factory Kernel and then use the directions above. If you dont the easiest way is ro just flash back to stock without a data wipe. First post in thw thread below.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/info-how-restored-to-stock-soft-t3494478/page16
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I really appreciate all the help for some reason now my computer is not showing the phone in my computer so I can't access the files on it. I think it's got something to do with what I did to root it, I changed the driver for the phone. I used the file called android_winusb
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I really appreciate all the help for some reason now my computer is not showing the phone in my computer so I can't access the files on it. I think it's got something to do with what I did to root it, I changed the driver for the phone. I used the file called android_winusb
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These are the drivers you want. Sounds like what you have. It needs to be booted to see the files. Did you get it flashed?
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html
EDIT... Nope you got the wrong drivers, use my link.
TonikJDK said:
These are the drivers you want. Sounds like what you have. It needs to be booted to see the files. Did you get it flashed?
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html
EDIT... Nope you got the wrong drivers, use my link.
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Yes I did get it booted but the usb is still not working and it's saying the file in the link you provided is not compatible.
Well it looks like this is a problem with the phone because i cant access anything when I hook it to my mac either.
I'm not completely brand new to flashing with custom roms, but I sometimes go 2-3 years running stock, so when I do come back I have forgotten everything and it feels like starting over.
So far I have achieved the following:
1 - backed up device
2 - reset device back to stock
3 - flashed stock image using Heimdall
Unfortunately after all that I am not sure if I have made any progress. It just took my phone back to factory settings.. My storage is full, my SDCard is empty and I can't push a file to the sdcard because I don't know how to reference the right path.
I tried flashing a TWRP recovery.img file to the recovery partition, and it indicated success. But when I boot into recovery it looks exactly like it did before. I get no TWRP gui interface. The TWRP app has no official build for this device, so is unusable. I also tried installing Magisk but got errors and just uninstalled it.
Frankly I don't know what to do yet. I'm not sure the device is officially 'rooted' or not. I'm not sure what to do next. Do I flash an Enigma Android 6 image? Do I have to do that before I can update to Android 9?
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I'm not completely brand new to flashing with custom roms,.........
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to take a look at the following TWRP thread that's specific to your device and variants. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3616589
Good Luck!
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to take a look at the following TWRP thread that's specific to your device and variants. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3616589
Good Luck!
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Yes, that's where I got my twrp recovery.img file from. I'll go back through those steps and ask in the thread if I have further issues. Thanks.
Typically there is a reboot into system after flashing twrp. Some stock ROM replace twrp with stock recovery in that case.
Known workarounds:
Flash twrp to boot partition also
Remove battery after flashing twrp
Use windows Odin and unchecked reboot
Do some key tricks to force recovery during reboot.
Once twrp booted, it normally does tricks to not get overwritten.
Asgard holds your answer
dixonge said:
I'm not completely brand new to flashing with custom roms, but I sometimes go 2-3 years running stock, so when I do come back I have forgotten everything and it feels like starting over.
So far I have achieved the following:
1 - backed up device
2 - reset device back to stock
3 - flashed stock image using Heimdall
Unfortunately after all that I am not sure if I have made any progress. It just took my phone back to factory settings.. My storage is full, my SDCard is empty and I can't push a file to the sdcard because I don't know how to reference the right path.
I tried flashing a TWRP recovery.img file to the recovery partition, and it indicated success. But when I boot into recovery it looks exactly like it did before. I get no TWRP gui interface. The TWRP app has no official build for this device, so is unusable. I also tried installing Magisk but got errors and just uninstalled it.
Frankly I don't know what to do yet. I'm not sure the device is officially 'rooted' or not. I'm not sure what to do next. Do I flash an Enigma Android 6 image? Do I have to do that before I can update to Android 9?
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OK, bad jokes about Nordic deities aside. Try using ODIN rather than Heimdall to flash TWRP. In ODIN, make sure the automatic reboot on exit feature is turned OFF. After exiting ODIN, MANUALLY reboot the thing into recovery mode using whatever multiple button combination is required, and you "should" find it starting up TWRP for you. ASSUMING that is so, then power off the device and re-start it. it "should" now be working correctly, meaning with whatever ROM you have in place and TWRP as the recovery. And if THAT worked, you can flash SU using TWRP if you are not already rooted and you are good to go. Good Luck.
I now have managed to finally get TWRP flashed. It worked this time. Could not begin to tell you what I did differently...
I managed to flash the custom ROM and am now dealing with two remaining issues - a password I am being asked for that I never set, and getting the right version of opengapps flashed.
nezlek said:
OK, bad jokes about Nordic deities aside. Try using ODIN rather than Heimdall to flash TWRP. In ODIN, make sure the automatic reboot on exit feature is turned OFF. After exiting ODIN, MANUALLY reboot the thing into recovery mode using whatever multiple button combination is required, and you "should" find it starting up TWRP for you. ASSUMING that is so, then power off the device and re-start it. it "should" now be working correctly, meaning with whatever ROM you have in place and TWRP as the recovery. And if THAT worked, you can flash SU using TWRP if you are not already rooted and you are good to go. Good Luck.
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FYI - the only version of Odin I could find for Linux is a glitchy Java version. All the tutorials say to put things in the 'AP Slot' - and I can clearly see that in screenshots. But my version didn't have an AP slot. The graphics were misaligned and I finally gave up. I did manage to flash a ROM using ADB sideload. So there's that.
ODIN for Linux ....
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FYI - the only version of Odin I could find for Linux is a glitchy Java version. All the tutorials say to put things in the 'AP Slot' - and I can clearly see that in screenshots. But my version didn't have an AP slot. The graphics were misaligned and I finally gave up. I did manage to flash a ROM using ADB sideload. So there's that.
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Yeah, Odin can be more than a little bit "glitchy" on Linux boxes. Surprised you found one that worked at all, to be totally candid. I suggest to folks that they just beg, borrow, or steal 15 minutes on a Windows box and do it the easy way. Yes, I know "windows" is a very long "four letter word" in many circles, but sometimes you just bite the bullet and take the path of least resistance. The IMPORTANT question is: is your problem solved ??
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Yeah, Odin can be more than a little bit "glitchy" on Linux boxes. Surprised you found one that worked at all, to be totally candid. I suggest to folks that they just beg, borrow, or steal 15 minutes on a Windows box and do it the easy way. Yes, I know "windows" is a very long "four letter word" in many circles, but sometimes you just bite the bullet and take the path of least resistance. The IMPORTANT question is: is your problem solved ??
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Good question. Do I have LineageOS on my device? Yes.
Is it a usable version? Uh, no. My device is now reporting to be a Galaxy J7 and the WiFi is useless. This was from an Enigma ROM. So at least I have managed to figure out how to flash the device and TWRP recovery is working. Now to find a better ROM.
I guess the question I have now is this: *IS THERE* an actual, working Android 9 PIE ROM for the J2 Prime (Grand Prime+) model?
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Good question. Do I have LineageOS on my device? Yes.
Is it a usable version? Uh, no. My device is now reporting to be a Galaxy J7 and the WiFi is useless. This was from an Enigma ROM. So at least I have managed to figure out how to flash the device and TWRP recovery is working. Now to find a better ROM.
I guess the question I have now is this: *IS THERE* an actual, working Android 9 PIE ROM for the J2 Prime (Grand Prime+) model?
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Hui. Quick search in XDA shows: there is probably no aosp based ROM for your device. So you flashed a ROM for a different device? You should learn a bit about model names and codenames. And be glad to not have bricked your phone.
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Hui. Quick search in XDA shows: there is probably no aosp based ROM for your device. So you flashed a ROM for a different device? You should learn a bit about model names and codenames. And be glad to not have bricked your phone.
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Well, it's from here on XDA, and it was advertised as being ported for my model specifically. Just surprised to see the other model info in 'About' - I agree that Pie seems to be non-existent for this phone. What about Oreo? So far every single article I find on the 'net is just click-bait.
Sometimes it is better to stay on stock ROM. With twrp you can install magisk or xposed or nanodroid.
NO MATTER WHICH WAY I TRIED THIS DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE...I THINK SAMSUNG PATCHED SOMETHING SO IT DON'T
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Tested on SM-G975F
But should work with any I think...
Feel free to try with other models... "but make a back up first!!!"
Messing around with ways to try to create root with a stock rom and TWRP for recovery, I came across the problem that you can't Flash directly with the TWRP app anymore.
But what came of this is a thought about it and you can switch out the recovery.img for a patched.img That you can get with MAGISK Using the "install" option Then in the sub menu after you hit that button will be "patch a file"
With that option you need to patch the AP.tar file from the firmware file and also the TWRP.img file after that's done you don't need to reboot just look for the patched.img and patched.tar files in your download folder When you find them be sure to rename the patched.img file to recovery.img
Once all of this then you need to extract patched.tar so you can see all the files Then you can take the newly renamed recovery.img file and replace the stock recovery.img file with it
Once that's done package it back up be patched.tar again using 7zip then you can flash that in the AP slot of ODIN after you boot to download mode but all of this works best if you flash the whole stock firmware first go to recovery and do a factory reset then flash the patched AP file in the AP slot
Now when you boot up remember to boot holding power+Bixby+vol up till a little after the 10plus screen shows for a second time then release also for the first time you want to set up your phone by skipping everything (adding Google account, wifi, etc...)just skip it all then once it's done setting up power off and go to recovery and do a factory reset
Now boot again holding power+Bixby+volume up till a little after the 10plus screen shows for a second time then release the Samsung screen may take a while just let it but if it take more then 5 to 10 mins then emergency restart with power+vol down and it should take long now just make sure you always boot you phone with power+Bixby+vol up but if you forget and lose root the just reboot holding power+Bixby+vol up till a little after the 10plus screen shows for a second time then release and it should boot rooted now
You can setup you phone and add all of your accounts and add apps and wait for play to update the rest then power off reboot to recovery which by the should be TWRP now and make a full backup which you weren't able to do with the way I had in my other guide.
So if anything goes wrong now you will always have a TWRP Backup of you setup, apps and data have fun
What versions of the S10+ does this work on?
Oh wow...
I forgot to put that I'll edit but I have a G975F it may work on all s10 series idk just have to try
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Oh wow...
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Has anyone else tried this yet? It would be nice to let other people know so they can do it on their specific device (s10, s10+) EXYNOS / SNAPDRAGON
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Has anyone else tried this yet? It would be nice to let other people know so they can do it on their specific device (s10, s10+) EXYNOS / SNAPDRAGON
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I know there's a 99% chance it wont work on US snapdragon, but it would definitely be cool if thats the loophole they missed. ?
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Well are you willing to try...just backup all you pics and stuff to your computer or on an external sdcard and go for it just make sure you still have a copy of the untouched original firmware and you'll be ok if anything happens that's bad but if you follow the instructions you should be good
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I know there's a 99% chance it wont work on US snapdragon, but it would definitely be cool if thats the loophole they missed. ?
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Just make sure you have the firmware for your phone SM-G975U1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/guide-g975f-flashing-megathread-faqs-t3936704 is a good description of how to flash courtesy of MeltdownSpectre. Thanks for this post Melt its helpful even to me so I had to share it.
Don't you just love it when other people tell you to **** up your phone with stuff that is uncertain when THEY won't do it themselves ? There's a lot of going around lately...
@elliwigy have you tried this yet?
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