Hi. I want to root my S4 Mini duos, but first i'm looking to backup the stock firmware and kernel. Is this possible to do without rooting?
I ask this because to root this phone i have to install a modified kernel and i want to be safe.
HI,
You shouldn't worry about your S4 crashing, or bricking. Most of the stuff here is wildly tested and in the case something happens just download Odin and the S4 IMG file that match your cellphone.
Cheers!
OK thanks!
I was asking because sometime i read something about ADB , but i got confused.
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Hello,
I own a N5110 (Wifi) version of the Galaxy NOTE 8.0
The warranty is void since the first day... So I don't have a problem with rooting
I saw this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpMY1xqXBhU
But I've read the comments, ppl have problems!!
And I'm not sure if it works with N5110 or for N5100 variant only!
Another Q:
Will the UNROOTING Process be easy, or it'll require flashing?
Won't I receive updates from SAMSUNG while being rooted (Without custom ROM) ??
AhmadLight said:
Hello,
I own a N5110 (Wifi) version of the Galaxy NOTE 8.0
The warranty is void since the first day... So I don't have a problem with rooting
I saw this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpMY1xqXBhU
But I've read the comments, ppl have problems!!
And I'm not sure if it works with N5110 or for N5100 variant only!
Another Q:
Will the UNROOTING Process be easy, or it'll require flashing?
Won't I receive updates from SAMSUNG while being rooted (Without custom ROM) ??
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For the first question, I am not sure never rooted with that.
For the second question you do need to flash the stock. Usually people just do that to hide that it has been rooted. If it is for that purpose that you are asking, and you have flashed roms, I recommend using Triangle Away, because that erases the counter of how many ROMs you have installed.
If you are at the stock you will receive updates, and if you do the update you will lose root. I have done that in the past with my Droid Bionic. I do not recommend it though because it lagged the hell out of my phone
raul4916 said:
For the first question, I am not sure never rooted with that.
For the second question you do need to flash the stock. Usually people just do that to hide that it has been rooted. If it is for that purpose that you are asking, and you have flashed roms, I recommend using Triangle Away, because that erases the counter of how many ROMs you have installed.
If you are at the stock you will receive updates, and if you do the update you will lose root. I have done that in the past with my Droid Bionic. I do not recommend it though because it lagged the hell out of my phone
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Well, what's the point in installing the STOCK ROM if I wanted to UNROOT in my case?? (I mean I've no warranty anyway)
Can I just unroot without flashing?
And Yes I know about Triangle Away, I've read about it recently.
For the first question>> what do you recommend for rooting NOTE 8.0 N5110 ?
Thanks
AhmadLight said:
Well, what's the point in installing the STOCK ROM if I wanted to UNROOT in my case?? (I mean I've no warranty anyway)
Can I just unroot without flashing?
And Yes I know about Triangle Away, I've read about it recently.
For the first question>> what do you recommend for rooting NOTE 8.0 N5110 ?
Thanks
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As far as I know(being doing this for 3 years) There is no way to unroot without flashing the Stock Rom. The only way to flash the stock is using odin.
Honestly I do not know the best easy way to do it. All depends on the version you are at. I was on the updated version(not sure the build number). That framework apk didn't work with the version I had. The way I rooted was by first unlocking, then installed the TWRP through odin, then flashed a zip that rooted my phone. I do not recall any of the links. For the files, I lost them all because I just got a new computer and I was dumb enough to not do the back up on the other computer. Also I dont remember if there was steps in between, so I dont recommend following what I mentioned .
the way that I did is very similar to this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251033
raul4916 said:
As far as I know(being doing this for 3 years) There is no way to unroot without flashing the Stock Rom. The only way to flash the stock is using odin.
Honestly I do not know the best easy way to do it. All depends on the version you are at. I was on the updated version(not sure the build number). That framework apk didn't work with the version I had. The way I rooted was by first unlocking, then installed the TWRP through odin, then flashed a zip that rooted my phone. I do not recall any of the links. For the files, I lost them all because I just got a new computer and I was dumb enough to not do the back up on the other computer. Also I dont remember if there was steps in between, so I dont recommend following what I mentioned .
the way that I did is very similar to this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251033
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Thanks for your big help :good:
You can just install a nandroid stock rom for your device which is non rooted...
Hello Developers.
I'm new to root's world and i have some questions:
1. If I root my GT-I9195 (s4 mini lte) and samsung release a new firmware, can i upload it?
2. Rooting my device, the data (apps, contacts, sms and settings) will be reset?
3. When I root my device i will lose the warranty?
4. In this post for "SDCard" it means internal or external memory?
roooting will void ur warranty.
But on some samsung phones (galaxy y) warranty can get back by (unroot) flashing stock rom and kernel by odin.
In case of s4 mini, i think it difficult to get back warranty because of knox counter
I also s4 mini (i9192) user and want to root it.
But because of warranty issue m scaring as i brought it last week.
If someone have solution to restore warranty status of GT-i9192 plz tell me
many many thanx in advanc
1. You have to use saferoot method if you want OTA updates
2. No, data will remain intact
3. Yes if you flash a custom recovery. Use the saferoot method if you do not need custom recovery.
4. It refers to any of your SD cards (internal or external). As long as the recovery can access it.
there is always a solution
yeah as the guys up here said you can use safe root. but just if you want a to get updates.. but if you want to keep warraty im looking for a way to backup the stock rom to recover if i have to take it to the warranty1:good::fingers-crossed:
Hello fellow androidians
I am here because I desperately need to play Baldurs Gate on my Note 8 but Kies won't update my device - as far as I can understand, the Italian model is not exactly looked after and it's still running 4.1.2. So I won't be able to move stuff to the sd card for a while.
I have a few questions regarding this issue:
Can I safely root it?
And if I root it I can still use the base android or am I to flash a custom rom?
I would like to keep S Note which I use a lot, so any suggestion here is highly appreciated.
Will rooting mean loosing all the stuff I have in my galleries or will it be possible to root without a backup?
After years of Android use I collected a lot of memorabilia, which position and time of download is very precious to me. Call me ocd and you won't be wrong.
In case I will go for the root, will the tips provided here work on my model baseband version N5100XXBMC8?
I would be much happier if I had the possibility of updating to kit kat straight away, but this seems unlikely
How silly of me thinking Italian carriers would update my little treasure!
Normally you will not loose any data when you root your device. Base will not change. No need to flash a Custom Rom. So root your origunal 4.1.2 and finished.
hi i am new to rooting this is the first time to give it a go and it aint going very well.. im stuck on step one unlocking the boot loader however with some googleing i think i know why. Is it true that samsung s4 mini doesint use fastboot and what i actualy need to do to be able to root and/or install custom roms is to break knox? not unlock bootloader as samsung devices dont use this which is why fastboot cant see my device even though adb can?
and once i break/disable knox im good to root?
There's a few guides on here under dev and general topics. Easiest way is just to flash a custom recovery like CWM if you want to use custom roms. You will need Odin and Samsung drivers to complete the task.
Make sure you are using the files for the right variant of the s4 mini. I9195 has an "i" and a "L" variant also which use different software.
Hi,
i own a Samsung Galaxy S9 Duos with Exynos CPU and i need some advice from Experts.
In the past I have flashed serveral Phones with Cyanogenmod, Resurrection Remix and i think some things has changed since i has flashed my lastest phone (Galaxy S4 Mini, Sony Z5).
So I have some questions and I hope i will receive help from this superior Community Members here:
1. Is it possible to go back to Stock Firmware after flashing to Lineage OS?
In the Past i was flashing TWRP to my older Sony Phones and I could make a Backup. After doing that I was able to revert to Stock Rom when the Flashing Procedure made Problems.
Is this still possible to do this with S9 Phones?
What is the best Method to make Backups off my Phone before installing Custom Rom's?
2. Do I have to register my Phone on Google to install Google Apps on my S9 after flashing Lineage OS?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-blocks-gapps-uncertified-devices-custom-rom-whitelist/
3. Will my Galaxy Wearable App working with Custom Rom's when I do not root my Phone?
Thank you!
Can I add one more question? It is my first Samsung device.. do we loose something like Sony's DRM when we unlock the bootloader in samsung?
1. yes, backup with twrp is fine
2. ?? just flash Gapps like normal
3. depends on your roms. stock base roms will obviously work unless debloated
not sure about carrier phones, but rooting, unlock bl will only lose samsung knox, secure folder, pay, ect.
Thank you very much.
lionelbac asked a good question.
With Sony Phones you had to save the Fota Partition to restore DRM Keys for Camera and other stuff..
I think that this can be ignored with Samsung Phones, but I am not sure.
Thank you once again.