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Installing CM11, easiest method?

I've not had a Samsung device for a while, been in Nexus land, but I picked up a Tab Pro 8.4 last night on sale and while I'm giving TW/MUX a whirl I'm sure I'll end up flashing CM so I have consistency with my N5/N7.
I've found the directions at the CM site: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mondrianwifi
I've also found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677244
I had an S3 prior to the N5 so I'm familiar with rooting/flashing a Samsung device but like I said it's been a bit over a year and things change. So what is the easiest way to install a custom recovery/root/ROM on this beast?

rcook55 said:
I've not had a Samsung device for a while, been in Nexus land, but I picked up a Tab Pro 8.4 last night on sale and while I'm giving TW/MUX a whirl I'm sure I'll end up flashing CM so I have consistency with my N5/N7.
I've found the directions at the CM site: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mondrianwifi
I've also found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677244
I had an S3 prior to the N5 so I'm familiar with rooting/flashing a Samsung device but like I said it's been a bit over a year and things change. So what is the easiest way to install a custom recovery/root/ROM on this beast?
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@darrenxes reported here that he managed to use towelroot and Flashify to install CM11 without triggering the KNOX counter.
I myself used Odin to install ClockWorkMod Recovery by @crpalmer here and then CM11.
I saw a post somewhere in this forum saying that Heimdall doesn't work anymore.

slowpoke97 said:
@darrenxes reported here that he managed to use towelroot and Flashify to install CM11 without triggering the KNOX counter.
I myself used Odin to install ClockWorkMod Recovery by @crpalmer here and then CM11.
I saw a post somewhere in this forum saying that Heimdall doesn't work anymore.
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Thanks for the info on Heimdall, I'll look into towel and odin.

[Q] No root with ANK1 - is it safe to rollback to previous firmware?

I'm just wondering if it's safe to rollback the firmware on my Galaxy Tab S 10.5" to the previous one or if it causes some sort of conflict.
I want to do so because I've just installed the most recent one (T800ODD1ANK1 - India) and I can't root it using Cf-Autoroot posted here.
Thanks!

What happens when you try to root it?

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
What happens when you try to root it?
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Nothing. I did it with Odin and it just reboots to the same old unrooted tablet. All is working fine as usual, but no root.

What botters me the most is that I had Xposed framework installed but now it has no functionality and all the modules I had installed don't work. I would install the previous firmware but I'm afraid of breaking something, with installing older software on top of newer one.

I was able to root the US version of that ROM (T800XXU1ANK1) using CF Auto Root from Chainfire:
http://download.chainfire.eu/473/CF...uto-Root-chagallwifi-chagallwifixx-smt800.zip
Perhaps give that a shot???

I will but the India version has a more recent changelist (which was the reason why I chose to install it).
Thanks in advance.

As I predicted, since the changelist is different (your version has the same as the older one I had, with functioning root, but not with this one), no root.
Does anyone know if it is safe to install a previous version of the software? Like, for example, Cellular South ANK1 (with an older changelist).
Thanks.

Itchiee said:
I was able to root the US version of that ROM (T800XXU1ANK1) using CF Auto Root from Chainfire:
http://download.chainfire.eu/473/CF...uto-Root-chagallwifi-chagallwifixx-smt800.zip
Perhaps give that a shot???
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I'm having the same issue as the original poster. It says I am rooted, but I'm not because root checker just keeps spinning and there isn't a SU# icon in my apps. I've done this with Odin about a million times before, for some reason on my new T800 (after I updated the software), it doesn't work.
Am I missing a step because I have the same version you have? Extract the file. Load the md5 file into AP. Hit Start. Wait for it to reboot. Right?
Yea root isn't working for me with T800XXU1ANK1. =(

Im assuming you ran Super SU and updated the binaries or whatever it asks, or updated the app in playstore?
Ive done nothing different and root works fine.

I was thinking about another root alternative. I was thinking about downloading the supersu zip and save it to the device or sd card. Then flash twrp recovery with odin, then boot into recovery and flash the supersu zip to get root? Could that work as an alternative since it flashes root in the process?

I just rolled back to T800XXU1ANJ6 and I am rooted.

I just bought a Tab S, and I can't seem to find an answer to a question that relates to this thread. Is there any advantage to updating before rooting?
I can't decide if I should root it now or update the software, and then root. After searching some, it appears that it doesn't matter whether I upgrade or not, but I can't seem to find if there is any advantage to updating it then rooting. Like, is it easier to get the latest firmware that way?

PeterGunz said:
I just bought a Tab S, and I can't seem to find an answer to a question that relates to this thread. Is there any advantage to updating before rooting?
I can't decide if I should root it now or update the software, and then root. After searching some, it appears that it doesn't matter whether I upgrade or not, but I can't seem to find if there is any advantage to updating it then rooting. Like, is it easier to get the latest firmware that way?
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If i am correct, There should be stock custom roms available that are prerooted so you can flash over. As for an ota update, that is faster than being rooted then flashing lollipop rom.
Anyway we have a lollipop rom already built. Its smooth and most things are working. Its really cool and id rather use this than waiting for samsung to get the latest update out. Do you have the 10.5 in or 8.4 inch?

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
If i am correct, There should be stock custom roms available that are prerooted so you can flash over. As for an ota update, that is faster than being rooted then flashing lollipop rom.
Anyway we have a lollipop rom already built. Its smooth and most things are working. Its really cool and id rather use this than waiting for samsung to get the latest update out. Do you have the 10.5 in or 8.4 inch?
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I have the wifi 10.5 inch.
So, you are saying update OTA then root, unless I want to jump to Lollipop (which I do), which in that case it doesn't matter so I should just root and flash a lollipop rom?
Thanks for helping me out.

PeterGunz said:
I have the wifi 10.5 inch.
So, you are saying update OTA then root, unless I want to jump to Lollipop (which I do), which in that case it doesn't matter so I should just root and flash a lollipop rom?
Thanks for helping me out.
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Up to you If you want to jump to lollipop/CM12, just run flash Cfautoroot( with odin to root) then install twrp and flash the lollipop rom. There is a thread for cm12/lollipop in the development tab s section.
But wait! Rooting trips knox with voids your warranty. Same users has reported getting service from samsung for free of charge from defective units and some had to pay to get defective parts replaced by samsung. 50/50 chance. I took the risk and havent got a hardbrick or anything yet.
Regards

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Up to you If you want to jump to lollipop/CM12, just run flash Cfautoroot( with odin to root) then install twrp and flash the lollipop rom. There is a thread for cm12/lollipop in the development tab s section.
But wait! Rooting trips knox with voids your warranty. Same users has reported getting service from samsung for free of charge from defective units and some had to pay to get defective parts replaced by samsung. 50/50 chance. I took the risk and havent got a hardbrick or anything yet.
Regards
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Thank you for the heads-up. I've rooted all 6 of my android phones that I've had, so I'm not too worried about voiding the watrranty. Judging by your reply it sounds like there are a lot of lemons out there for this device. Mine seems to be running okay, but I just can't take all the lag that I assume comes from TW and bloatware. My HTC One M8 with Lollipop seems faster and smoother than my Tab S at stock. Although after typing the last sentence, I put Nova on there and sped up all the animations and it is definitely light years faster than my One M8 now.

I think the answer to the original post is that the Su binary was installed, but the op didn't download then update Super su after rooting. You wont get full root until you do as there is no app to handle root requests.

[Q] Galaxy Tab S 10.5 sm-t807a

I just got my new tablet and I am trying to root but don't know which files to use. Has anyone successfully rooted their AT&T tablet? Thank you.

I don't think you can root the att tab s. It has a locked bootloader

^^^^ Just like he said, AT&T does indeed lock their bootloaders. If they arent ecrypted there may be a way around it but thats not something I have any knowledge in as ive never owned a AT&T device.

darn
Awww man wanted to remove all the bloatware. Thanks guys.

According to this tweet, SRS Root now can root our AT&T SM-T807A device:
https://twitter.com/srsroot/status/535510121133391873
I find this a bit suspicious because 1) No one else has root for it, and 2) SRS Root is not represented on XDA. I'm a bit hesitant to try it. Anyone feeling adventurous to try it and report back?
http://www.srsroot.com/

SKaustin said:
According to this tweet, SRS Root now can root our AT&T SM-T807A device:
https://twitter.com/srsroot/status/535510121133391873
I find this a bit suspicious because 1) No one else has root for it, and 2) SRS Root is not represented on XDA. I'm a bit hesitant to try it. Anyone feeling adventurous to try it and report back?
http://www.srsroot.com/
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Seems new? I think I seen one like this but idk if this is the same. Well... Since it's based off of exploits by the looks of it, its best to do some more research on it. I might give it a try later idk since it saids supported for the T800 also

I would try it but I have not rooted in awhile and would hate to brick my tablet.

awesomer2000 said:
I would try it but I have not rooted in awhile and would hate to brick my tablet.
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I have looked at it. It use adb and tries bunches of exploit. Since I'm already root I cannot try it. It would most likely not brick your tablet and its worth a try I guess. Up to you!

For anyone wanting to know if SRS Root works, it doesn't. After it connects through ADB, it tries many different exploits before applying the 4th one. Then is prompts that the device is successfully rooted and SuperUser has been installed. It then reboots the device just as CF Autoroot does, but it fails to actually root. This is my 1st device with a locked bootlader, so I'm considering swapping it for the T-Mobile version. Can't deal with the bloatware much longer
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Both the T707 (AT&T Tab S 8.4) and T807 (AT&T Tab S 10.5) are rootable, as far as I know. The thing is, it depends on firmware. If you're using NH6 or NJ5, I think you can root. If you're running the latest NK1 firmware, you're out of luck for now.

oldblue910 said:
Both the T707 (AT&T Tab S 8.4) and T807 (AT&T Tab S 10.5) are rootable, as far as I know. The thing is, it depends on firmware. If you're using NH6 or NJ5, I think you can root. If you're running the latest NK1 firmware, you're out of luck for now.
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KingRoot form chinese guys roots NK1 firmware now as well!

[Root]AT&T Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T217A) Root w/ Super Su by chainfire

This is a method to obtain working root & Super Su by chainfire with up-to-date binaries for the
AT&T Variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T217A) on 4.4.2
Let me make very clear, I did not develop these apps!
This is just a method I found after searching & some trial and error.
I thought it may be helpful if it were available here on the forums.
I spent too long looking for a method that still worked on an OTA up-to-date device etc.
Nobody bothers for an old device with a locked bootloader. :crying:
I'm sure everyone that has had or currently has this model knows that Kingo Root works (at least for partial root), and a big thanks to them for their effort & hard work.
But if you're like me, you want the freedom to use Super Su or any of the other available options out there for managing permissions.
Either way, thanks to Kingo for a temporary solution.
And thanks to gatesjunior you can have your freedom of choice back.
(Although I highly recommend that you use the version found at the bottom of the post, because the newer version I tried stalled at the 1st stage.)
If this method ends up working for you I think it would be worth the $3.99 to support the developer by purchasing his app!
(If you feel adventurous you can attempt using the google play store release, but I had no such luck.)
I had originally tried to use Super Sume version 6.5 with Kingo Root but, it just ended up losing my root access and I had to re-root my device.
Yesterday I attempted to run Super Sume v. 9.2.6 I believe, but for some reason it didn't recognize it Kingo, or Kingroot as being installed on my device.
So I ended up uninstalling it and trying an older version I had read worked, and it succeeded!​
Instructions for obtaining Root & Migrating over to Super Su are as follows.
If you are currently rooted using Kingo Root, un-root from within the Kingo app 'Superuser' and proceed to uninstall the rest of their apps..
Install & run Kingroot 4.5; When this is finished, restart your phone and run an app to verify you have root. (I use the free version of Root Checker.)
This may not be necessary but at this point I re-installed Busybox.
Install & run Super Sume v6.7
Restart & Verify Root!
:fingers-crossed: Success! :highfive:
If for some reason your device failed to achieve root using Kingroot after removal of Kingoroot; you may have better luck leaving your device rooted with all the Kingo Root apps installed until after you install Kingroot.
(Although I'm sure most people would advise against it, I actually skipped the un-root/un-installation procedure until after I had installed Kingroot 4.5 because I my battery was at 9%)
Honestly it shouldn't really matter though Super Sume is supposed to remove everything like that anyways
Required APK's can be found below.
4/12/23-Edit: Replaced broken links with working ones from my google drive.
Kingroot 4.5.apk
Super Sume 6.7.apk
7z archive incase drive has false-positives: here password: xda​

Thanks for your efforts!!
Hi, I would really like to appreciate your efforts for this but the links you gave at the end are not working so I am unable to even try your given method.
Thank You!!

Fixed Broken Links
SteeleRocky said:
Hi, I would really like to appreciate your efforts for this but the links you gave at the end are not working so I am unable to even try your given method.
Thank You!!
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Sorry about that, I went ahead and put them on my google drive. Let me know if it works out for you.

Fyi, this method worked for me on a sprint sm-t217s galaxy tab 3 7.0 running kitkat 4.4.2 baseband OH1..

The:Dude said:
Fyi, this method worked for me on a sprint sm-t217s galaxy tab 3 7.0 running kitkat 4.4.2 baseband OH1..
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Glad to hear it!
I figured it would probably work on all the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 variants but I only have the AT&T model.
If you don't want to flash your system(or can't in my case) this is probably the next best thing.

Worked for me on my AT&T SM-T217A on 4.4.2 T217AUCUCNI1 & T217AUCUCNI2
Thank you!

sixn3is7 said:
Worked for me on my AT&T SM-T217A. Thank you.
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You are most welcome. :victory:
Enjoy!

Got hit with a infected file warning.

Try this archive instead, password is xda.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByBY1FxjHZd2WnlHMEVVTzB1VXc/view?usp=drivesdk

Let me know if updated link works, otherwise... I will update OP when I get home.

I know this thread is quite old but it helped me get back on track thanks to r4e_hafintosh and his great instructions. I am working with a Galaxy 3 7.0 SM-T217A (AT&T) version. Wasn't working right so I did a full reset. Tried to get TWRP installed and things went to hell quickly. Biggest problem then was finding a stock 4.2.2 and/or 4.4.2. I finally located both here: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=T217A so I was able to use the repair files and get back to stock 4.4.2. Then I followed instructions from r4e_hafintosh to get KingRoot installed along with BusyBox. I'm currently waiting for SuperSUMe to install and it appears I'm back on track. Thanks to r4e_hafintosh, the unknown person who posted the repair files and everyone who has posted at XDA and other Android sites that allowed me to finally hunt down what I needed. Probably a small victory for those much more well versed in customizing ROMs but I big win for me. Hopefully the next person trying to find stock files for the AT&T SM-T217A will find this post as well. Thanks all!

How can we unlock bootloader for it

Rooting the Note 7

I have read that you can actually root the US Note 7 a few places. I have not tired it yet because I have heard that Samsung Pay, Android Pay, and Galaxy Gear Fit 2 do not work with a rooted S7. How much truth is there, and is there a possibility of any of them working in the future?

Spud37 said:
I have read that you can actually root the US Note 7 a few places. I have not tired it yet because I have heard that Samsung Pay, Android Pay, and Galaxy Gear Fit 2 do not work with a rooted S7. How much truth is there, and is there a possibility of any of them working in the future?
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Do we look like fortune tellers?
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You can flash the Sprint userdebug.tar on any Snapdragon model and root it without tripping Knox / voiding your warranty, but Samsung Pay / Android Pay will not work. This has been a known Samsung sacrifice for a very long time, so this is something you will always have to sacrifice.
All root apps work, but there is no custom recovery, and you can use FlashFire for that.
There is 99% certainty that Knox/Pay will never work with root, since it completely deminishes the security of these delicate features. It would be like eventually giving everyone a master key to your wallet.
P.s. I've successfully rooted my N930W8 (Canadian) flashing the sprint userdebug.tar and then following the root guide found in that sub forum. Everything works but Hotspot. If anyone knows of a fix let me know!

Can someone explain to me how to unroot? My capacitive buttons are no longer working for some reason.
I've already downloaded the stock firmware, but I'm not sure exactly how to flash. Could probably mess around with it and figure it out, but I really don't want to screw up.
If someone could explain how to unroot via Odin and, if possible, via TWRP it would be much appreciated.

imatts said:
You can flash the Sprint userdebug.tar on any Snapdragon model and root it without tripping Knox / voiding your warranty, but Samsung Pay / Android Pay will not work. This has been a known Samsung sacrifice for a very long time, so this is something you will always have to sacrifice.
All root apps work, but there is no custom recovery, and you can use FlashFire for that.
There is 99% certainty that Knox/Pay will never work with root, since it completely deminishes the security of these delicate features. It would be like eventually giving everyone a master key to your wallet.
P.s. I've successfully rooted my N930W8 (Canadian) flashing the sprint userdebug.tar and then following the root guide found in that sub forum. Everything works but Hotspot. If anyone knows of a fix let me know!
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Do you possibly know about the Gear App and the Gear Fit 2?
I have also read about suhide, but that looks like it needs a custom recovery right now. I mostly want to root to get rid of some bloat on the phone.

Spud37 said:
Do you possibly know about the Gear App and the Gear Fit 2?
I have also read about suhide, but that looks like it needs a custom recovery right now. I mostly want to root to get rid of some bloat on the phone.
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You can use Package Disabler Pro for that without root. I used for months with unrooted samsung phones, no problems at all.
Also, you can flash suhide with FlashFire and use Terminal to configure it.
I personally havent used suhide, but I understand how it works, and since FlashFire is pretty much a custom recovery, theres no reason why it shouldnt work. Only difference is if you are using the Sprint root, you would have to reflash ssu the manual way after flashing suhide, which at this point would be easier to do everything through adb.

daneoleary said:
Can someone explain to me how to unroot? My capacitive buttons are no longer working for some reason.
I've already downloaded the stock firmware, but I'm not sure exactly how to flash. Could probably mess around with it and figure it out, but I really don't want to screw up.
If someone could explain how to unroot via Odin and, if possible, via TWRP it would be much appreciated.
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Use Odin and just flash the Stock Firmware
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DionWhite33 said:
Use Odin and just flash the Stock Firmware
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I'm trying. I've not had much luck using Jodin3 (the Mac version of Odin) so I'm using Heimdall and the firmware is flashing it seems, but I can't get my Note to boot past the "Samsung Galaxy Note7, Powered by Android" screen.

daneoleary said:
I'm trying. I've not had much luck using Jodin3 (the Mac version of Odin) so I'm using Heimdall and the firmware is flashing it seems, but I can't get my Note to boot past the "Samsung Galaxy Note7, Powered by Android" screen.
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Can anyone help me? A link for the said Mac version of Odin and some instructions on how to do the root. If anyone can figure out how to get it working properly, that would be amazing.