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The article for the NEW BIE'S of DELL STREAK

HOPING IT MIGHT HELP....!!!!!
IF IT DOES DUN FORGET TO THANK....
Here is an article which will be discussing all about the rooting the device, getting streak mod recovery menu, flashing customised ROMs and lastly How to get wicked customised BOOTANIMATION uploaded on the customised ROMs.
BUT BEFORE I PROCEED ANY FURTHUR I MIGHT WARN YOU THAT ALL THE STUFF MENTIONED BELOW WORKED FOR ME AND HENCE FORTH IM PASTING IT BUT WHEN UR FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BE SPECIFIIC TO THE POINT AND FOLLOW IT AND YOU AR DOING IT ON YOUR OWN RISK I AM NO ONE TO BE BLAMED IF YOU MESS IT UP.IF STILL YOU WANNA BLAME ME SURE YOUR ARE WELCOME.
Now this article will be one stop for everything when the word customisation comes to your mind
and its the result out of my research on all the informations provided on the inetrnet not only on the XDA DEVELOPERS but else whr too. Without wasting much time lest proceed.
1. ROOTING YOUR DELL STREAK :
Downloading the file : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Video For Reference : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hifk15SbHVQ
ROOTING THE DEVICE WILL VOID YOUR WARRENTY
About :
The GingerBreak APK is a wrapper around the newly released GingerBreak exploit (credits to The Android Exploid Crew), which is meant to attain root access on GingerBread. This specific exploit*may*work on various Froyo and Honeycomb versions as well.
What the APK and exploit do is as follows:
- The APK puts the right files in the right place to run the exploit
- The APK runs the exploit
- The exploit attempts to attain root access
- If it succeeds, the exploit remounts /system as read-write and runs the installer script
- The installer script attempts to install the su binary and superuser APK, and reboots
Some important things to know:
- You must have USB debugging enabled on your device
- You need to have an SD card (formatted and) inserted - if it doesn't work, try formatting the SD card in your computer, or switching it with a different (or old, etc) SD card
- The APK must be installed to device, NOT SD card
- The exploit may take a while to run, but not more than 10 minutes, if it does, get me a logcat, and reboot the device. In rare occasions, even if the device does not reboot, you may still have root. So check that out after you manually pull battery after 15 minutes or so of being stuck.
- Always reboot between root attempts!
- While (temporary?) root access may be attained, due to locked bootloaders, efuses, S-ON, and whatnot this may still not work on your device. For temproot purposes, use the raw binary exploit (linked below), not this APK.
- The GingerBreak exploit should not be used to attain temproot and continue using the device. It fscks vold, you do not want to be running like that. You want to reboot! So if the root doesn't stick, you (still) have a problem.
Installation :
- Make sure USB debugging is enabled
- Make sure you have an SD card (formatted and) inserted
- Get the APK on the phone somehow, and install it
- Open the APK, press the root button
- Wait a few minutes. If there are no problems, the device will reboot (note that the reboot itself can take like 10 minutes due to cache wipe)
- Make sure the Superuser app is install and working
- Optional: Install BusyBox from Market (I personally prefer the stericsson installer)
- Optional: Uninstall GingerBreak, you don't need it on your phone anymore
WARNING: Apparently on some devices the root exploit causes the SD card (internal or external) to be formatted. Also, if it gets stuck but you do see the card mounting/unmounting, try formatting your SD card yourself and try again (or use a different SD card) - often this works*.
However there are many other applications to root the phone but the gingerstreak was the one worked for me and i used .you can check on net and will get other applications too eg: SUPERONECLICK,etc.
2. Getting the streakMOD Recovery menu :
DOWNLOAD FILE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
Note : in the streamMod recovery menu to navigate up and down use the volume rocker keys and to select use the camera button.
HOW TO INSTALL THE RECOVERY :
Step 1: Unzip and flash with: fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img
Step 2: Reboot with: fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
Step 3: Hold down the keys "volume up" and "volume down" simultaneously while the device is rebooting.
Step 4: Select "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
Step 5: At the Dell Logo press the power button and you will be presented with the Recovery Menu
Now all the newbie will be having only one question in mind what does the term FLASH here refers to...i was also struck by the same...Honestly, it took me one week to crack that term.
Here s the answer :
FLASHING is nuffin but running a handfull of commands which i will be providing you you can just copy and paste it but the way you write and run those commands it the real deal.
Link for streakmod revovery resource:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326
Steps OF Flashing (FOR WINDOWS USERS) :
CONSIDERING YOU HAVE ALREADY ROOTED YOUR DEVICE
STEPS TO BOOT INTO RECOVERY :
LINK : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S23rGZVOKrE&feature=context-chv
THE ABOVE LINK IS JUST TO ASSIST YOU HOW TO BOOT INTO FASTBOOT MODE HOWEVER IT SHOWS THE WAY OF FLASHING THE STREAKMOD RECOVERY WHICH DIDNT WORK FOR ME.
Step 1: MAKE SURE THE USB DEBUGGIN IS ENABLED.
Step 2: TURN OFF THE DEVICE REMOVE THE BATTERY FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND REPLACE IT.
STEP 3: PRESS THE CAMERA AND THE POWER BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME AND KEEP IT PRESSED UNTIL A WHITE SCREEN WILL APPEAR.
STEP 4: IT WILL BE SHOWING “WAIT FOR SD DETECT” THEN AFTER THE MENU COMES UP ON THE SCREEN WAIT FOR LIKE 15 SECONDS APPROX
STEP 5: CONNECT YOUR DEVICE(DELL STREAK) TO THE PC AND THEN PRESS FASTBOOT OPTION ON TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE SCREEN.
STEP 6: THEN WAIT FOR LIKE ANOTHER 15 SECONDS AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ME OR IN THE VIDEO LINK I HAVE POSTED ABOVE...ITS COMPLETELY YOUR CALL.
NOTE : clockworkMOD WORKS ON ANOTHER ANDROID DEVICES BUT streakMOD Revovery works on DELL STREAK
Step 1: You need fastboot/ADB tools http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/Tools/Fastboot+ADB.zip
Step 2: Unzip to a folder; say C:\Fastboot+ADB
Step 3: StreakMod recovery: Download the file recovery-v0.3.2.8-beta.zip (3.57 MB) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326. Unzip and copy ‘recovery.img’ *to fastboot tools directory*(i.e. C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\recovery.img)
Step 4: Now Open the command prompt and by using the 'ls' command and 'cd' command navigate to the folder and your command prompt line show b exactly like C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\>
Step 5: Now copy and paste the command fastboot -i 0x413c flash recovery recovery.img, and you will find the mobile screen changes and desplayes something with an exclamation mark at the end....it means the Recovery image that needed to be flashed is done.
Step 6: Now all you need is to enter the next command in the command prompt on your computer screen fastboot -i 0x413c reboot
while the device reboots itself hold the VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN or simple the VOLUME ROCKER keys.
link for using instructions on screakmod :
Link : http://www.rdtk.net/2011/06/25/using-streakmod-recovery/#Installing-StreakMod-Recovery
NOW IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE TO FLASH THE BASE BAND (OPTIONAL) :
Note : IT TOTALLY DEPENDS ON THE CUSTOMISED ROM YOUR ARE FLASHING SOME ROMS eg : DJ steven's GingerStreak 2.4.4 required you to flash both the DSP and the baseband Whereas if you are going to flash the Ten's Longhorn 2.9.1 as its the latest it wouldnt require the flashing.
Incase you hav to flash the DSP and baseband
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333010
Note : Go to the page and download the link of the DSP and AMSS proovided on the bottom of the page and then do exactly instructed :
Step 1: You need fastboot/ADB tools http://mirror2.streakdroid.com/manii/Tools/Fastboot+ADB.zip
Step 2: Unzip to a folder; say C:\Fastboot+ADB
Step 3: StreakMod recovery: Download the file recovery-v0.3.2.8-beta.zip (3.57 MB) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840326. Unzip and copy ‘recovery.img’ *to fastboot tools directory*(i.e. C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\recovery.img)
Step 4: Now Open the command prompt and by using the 'ls' command and 'cd' command navigate to the folder and your command prompt line show be exactly like C:\Fastboot+ADB\Win32\>
Step 5: Enter the command “fastboot -i 0x413c flash amss amss.mbn” copy and paste it without the inverted commas in the command prompt to flash the baseband and phone screen will show a line ending with exclamation.
Step 6: Enter the command “fastboot -i 0x413c flash dsp1 dsp1.mbn” copy and paste it without the inverted commas in the command prompt to flash the DSP and phone screen will show a line ending with exclamation.
Step 7: Enter the command “fastboot -i 0x413c reboot” inroder to reboot the device and hold the voluem rocker keys as adviced earlier to enter into the streakMod Revovery menu.
Procedure to upgrade to a customised rom :
link of video for assistance : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3izgMselF-k&feature=plcp
NOTE :
1. Follow every instruction provided to the point mentioned by the DEVELOPER specified on the page for PRE-installation,POST-installation requirements and procedures.
2. YOUR DEVICE IS YOUR RESPONSIBBILITY.NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO UPGRADE TO A CUSTOMISED ROM.IF U BREAK OR END UP SCREWING YOUR DEVICE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE ITS YOU ALONE WHO IS TO BE BLAMED.
Installation procedure :
1. Download the .zip file and without making any changes dont even rename it save it anywhere on the SD card.
2. TURN your device off.
3. While rebooting it hold the power button until the LED comes up i.e the softkey light and then leave the power button and hold the volume rockers and you will be taken to the black screen having three options .(FOR DELL STREAK)
4. For navigation use the volume rocker button and for selecting an option use the camera button.
5. Select "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
6. Go to the link provided for furthur assistance.
LINK FOR THE DJ STEVEN'S GINGER STREAK 2.4.4 :
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_streak_5/ROMs
Link for installation procedure : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333010
ISSUES:
Issue i faced after flashing the above ROM was i wasnt able to check my balance nor i was able to rechange my phone it was coming up with the error Invalid Code or CMMI error.
Follow the below link for resolution :
ISSUE FIX Link : http://techienetizen.blogspot.com/2012/05/dell-streak-5-ussd-code-problem-fix-for.html
Steps for FIXING the issue:
1. Download the .zip file and place it anywhere on the Sd card of the phone.
2. Turn off the device and reboot it into revocery by selecting the option "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
3. In recovery menu select upgate using update.zip
4. In the next screen select choose the zip file
5. Next screen will show all the files present in the SD card select the USSD_fix file you have downloaded
6. Select the opetion install from USSD_fix.zip file
7. The process will run and once its done
8. will promt your and just navigate back using the back button on the softkey on dell streak
9. Select the option reboot the phone now.
Hopefully the issue for me was resolved and i wish so will it be for you aswell.
LINK FOR LONGHORN 2.9.1 :
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_streak_5/ROMs
Link for installation procedure : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878
ISSUES:
The only issue i have faced after flashing Longhorn 2.9.1 was on my first start up after upgrade my device was just stuck & circelling on the bootanimation i.e., “XBOX360”
RESOLUTION:
Try longhorn 2.7 first and then wipe data/factory reset , wipe dalvik cache and do dell factory default too...
if it manages to go into lockscreen... you can then try to flash longhorn 2.9 and guess what it worked for me and incase you may experience this issue hope it resolves yours too.
Steps for FLASHING the .zip files by streamMod revovery menu:
1. Download the .zip file and place it anywhere on the Sd card of the phone.
2. Turn off the device and reboot it into revocery by selecting the option "Software upgrade via Update.pkg on SD Card" in the menu
3. In recovery menu select upgate using update.zip
4. In the next screen select choose the zip file
5. Next screen will show all the files present in the SD card select the .zip file you have downloaded
6. Select the opetion install from .zip file
7. The process will run and once its done
8. will promt your and just navigate back using the back button on the softkey on dell streak
9. Select the option reboot the phone now.
THE ABOVE SPECIFIED STEPS ARE COMMON FOR ALL THE LINKS PROVIDED
LINKS OF ISSUE:
Please check the page 41 for screen auto rotate issues
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878&highlight=portrait&page=41
Please refer page 47 for to set portrait as the default screen orientation
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878&page=47
For LED Notification and camera FIX for longhorn 2.9 please refer page 64
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878&page=64
Link for wifi fix for longhorm 2.9.1 please check the below page 66
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878&page=66
Patch for longhorm 2.9.1 please check the below page 75
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878&page=75
LINKS OF SOME BOOTANIMATIONS:
dell streak logos bootanimation please check the below link
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823825
Ice cream snadwich bootanimation please check the below link out
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298338
- A NEWBIE

Solutions found for Samsung Galaxy Discover(SCH-R740C)

Initial instructions can be found here. but i will detail them out further.
Disclamer: these files are meant specifically for the Samsung Galaxy Discover(SCH-R740C). Use on any other device will result in an instant brick of device. Use these files at your peril, you assume any responsibility for loss or damage that may result from use of these files or procedures.
You have been warned.
now to the goodies.....
List of supplies:
1. Phone (SCH-R740C)
2. USB cord that syncs with the PC
3. USB drivers installed for the phone
4. Files from this location. click here
HOW TO UPDATE DEVICE FROM 4.0.4 TO 4.1.2​
easiest method is to use simple upgrade tool from here or here under downloads then software.
the simple upgrade tool will update the device if like mine, the OTA method failed.
ROOTING​
NOTE:this method only works for devices already running 4.1.2. for rooting 4.0.4, use kingoroot which can be found here
before starting, please make sure you have "UPDATE-SuperSU.zip" copied to the root of your external SD card which you can download from here
+++to install CWM:
Follow these steps very carefully, or you might brick your phone.
1. Download Odin package and CWM-recovery-amazing3gcri-eng.tar.md5 from here Extract Odin to a known location and copy the tar.md5 files to the same location
2. Right click on the .exe file inside of the odin folder and select “Run as Administrator”
3. Now that odin is running:
4. Place you galaxy discover in download mode:
4a. With phone off hold vol - and power button
4b. Wait for the phone to present it warning menu release vol - and power
4c. press Vol +
5. CLICK ON THE PDA BUTTON
6. Browse to the appropriate sub directory and select "CWM-recovery-amazing3gcri-eng.tar.md5"
7. Press Start.
DO NOT DISCONNECT, UNPLUG, PLAY WITH ANY BUTTONS, OR CLICK ANYTHING ON EITHER THE PHONE OR COMPUTER UNTIL ODIN HAS FINISHED FLASHING CLOCKWORK RECOVERY ON YOUR PHONE.
8. To boot into recovery, turn off the phone, now press and hold the volume up button, press and hold the power button, wait for phone to boot to recovery, release both buttons. ignore the triangle at the bottom of the screen, that will get fixed later
9. Now highlight "Install ZIP". select "choose from sdcard"
10. Scroll to "UPDATE-SuperSU.zip", and select using power button. another menu will pop up with "- - Yes Install UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" use power button to select it.
11. Wait for the magic.....
12. Once it is done, go ahead and pull battery and reboot device.
+++At this point, your device if the steps above have been followed to a T, should be fully functional(rooted) and running 4.1.2.
TO INSTALL NEAR-STOCK DEODEXED 4.1.2​
1. Download "deodexednearstock4.1.2SCH-R740C.zip" from here. and put it onto the root of your external SD card.
2.reboot phone into CWM recovery
3.(recommended but can be skipped if on 4.1.2)once in recovery, use the volume keys to highlight wipe data/factory reset. use the power button to select it.
3a. use volume keys again to highlight " Yes - Wipe all user data". and use the power button to select it. wait until it is done
4.highlight "Install ZIP. select "choose from sdcard"
5. scroll to "deodexednearstock4.1.2SCH-R740C.zip", and select using power button. another menu will pop up with "- - Yes Install deodexednearstock4.1.2SCH-R740C.zip" use power button to select it.
6. wait for the magic.....
7. once it is done, go ahead and pull battery and reboot device. it may take about up to 10 minutes or so to get into the device itself to get it set back up.
+++at this point you should be on stock(except for launcher and browser) deodexed 4.1.2
just a word of warning, you'll have to install a web browser into it. when i first installed NakedRom from it's original form, it did not come with one. And to get Google Voice Search to work, just let it update from the Play Market.
TO REMOVE TRIANGLE ON BOOT​
1. Go into download mode again (volume down + power and then volume up)
2. Plug in the phone.
3 Open Odin and select PDA and open "stock_recovery.tar.md5"
4. Make sure phone recognizes, and hit start.
4a. Again, same as last time, do not touch device until it says complete.
5. When it's done, pull battery and reboot device.
+++At this point the triangle should have gone away but just to make sure.....
6. download and install triangle away from chainfire. here's the link
7. follow these instructions here. it's a youtube video about an S3 but the way you work the application should be really close to what's shown. run the application and let it do it's thing.
now device is completely stock (except the ADW launcher and root)
credits/ kudos; thanks to cowboyenvy for providing the initial tutorial.
chainfire for his wonderful softwares. and the gentleman who ported NakedRom to this device (to which this is all based off of).
just a word of warning, you'll have to install a web browser into it. when i first installed NakedRom from it's original form, it did not come with one. And to get google voice search to work, just let it update from the market.
the rom is fully deodexed so you should see a little bit of a speed improvement.
please feel free to let me know if there's any issues with this release and i will fix them as they are found for now as this device is the one i primarily use as of right now.

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no longer developing on....
I am no longer Deving on this device. I have a HTC Desire 510 now that I have been working on an will release things for it as needed

But I will be keeping links alive until cricket stops CDMA support in July of this year

warnings
just an FYI, maxing out the processor speed not only greatly reduces battery life of the device but also shortens the usable life of the device even after changing the battery
by the end of my device's life, it was only good for making calls, surfing the internet, sending texts, etc. but I couldn't play even the simplest of games (like 2048) without my device freezing

[GUIDE] ROOT T-Mobile S2 in Linux (SGH-T989 Hercules)

This guide will teach you how to root your S2 Hercules in Linux. Please backup all important data before proceeding. This shouldn't wipe anything, but there is always the risk that something could wrong!
DISCLAIMER: Neither I nor anyone else is responsible if you mess up/brick your phone while doing this. This has been tested multiple times (by me) and was successful each time! THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY! If your cat or pet squirrel gets hurt or dies 'cause your phone blows up, don't come crying to me!! (A vet might be able to help, though)
Prerequisites: Phone charged 80% or higher; Samsung Micro-USB to USB cable; admin account on Linux computer; a brain :good:
Note: These instructions were tested on a Debian-based Linux distro. Please adapt as necessary.
1. Download Heimdall and Heimdall Frontend and install them on your computer.
2. Download 'Files to Root SGH-T989 Hercules.zip', SuperSU.zip, and TWRP (download the latest with .img file type) and save them to an easy-to-find directory on your computer.
3. Extract 'Files to Root SGH-T989 Hercules.zip' and copy the two **-android.rules files to /etc/udev/rules.d and set as executable. Reboot the computer.
4. Enable USB Debugging on your phone and reboot into 'Download Mode.' (To boot into 'Download Mode,' power off your phone, plug it into your computer, and hold in power and both volume buttons at the same time.)
5. Open Heimdall Frontend as root. (On Debian-based distros, run sudo heimdall-frontend in terminal.) Go to the 'Utilities' tab and click 'Detect Device.' It should say "Device Detected."
6. Go to the 'Flash' tab. In the box for pit file, put in the Hercules.pit (from the 'Files to Root SGH-T989 Hercules.zip' file.) DO NOT check repartition.
7. Under the 'Partitions (Files)' section, click 'ADD.' In the dropdown to the left, select recovery. Click browse and select the TWRP img file that you downloaded earlier.
8. Click 'Start.' Your phone will reboot automatically when it is finished. You should now unplug your phone from the computer.
9. Transfer the SuperSU*.zip to your phone. It may be easier to download it to your phone than it will be to transfer the file. Make sure you can open the zip file and that it is not corrupted.
10. Boot into recovery mode. (Do this by powering off the phone and holding in Power and the two volume buttons with it UNPLUGGED. After it vibrates twice. release the power button but keep holding in the volume buttons until you see the TeamWin screen.)
11. Click 'Install' in TWRP. Select the SuperSU file and swipe to install. Once it has finished installing, click 'Wipe Cache/Dalvik.' Click back and then reboot.
Congratulations! Your phone should now be rooted. The first boot after rooting can take longer than normal. You should see an "Android is Upgrading..." screen after it boots. Test to make sure it is rooted by either downloading the root checker app or using another app that requires root.
If I left anything out in this tutorial or you need help with something, please feel free to let me know!
Credits in next post. Hit the THANKS button if this was useful. :good:

Credits:
Glass Echidna & @Benjamin Dobell (Heimdall)
TeamWin (TWRP Recovery)
@Chainfire (SuperSU)
@jrc2 [me] (All files in 'Files to Root SGH-T989 Hercules.zip')

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Need help rooting Samsung Galaxy A11 5F

Hello,
I am sorry if this is annoying in any way. I have spent the whole day trying to figure out how to root my Samsung Galaxy A11 and already wiped it twice.
There is not TWRP custom recovery available for it. To my understanding so far, I need TWRP if I want to install custom ROMs. I really do not care about installing custom ROMs. I have been trying to figure out how to root using the stock ROM.
Everywhere I look it says that I need to patch the stock ROM before flashing it by patching the boot.img file in the stock ROM download. I have downloaded several GBs of ROMs over a very slow connection and none of them has the boot.img file. I have the tar.md5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) but not boot.img. How do I proceed in this situation?
My phone model: SM-A115F/DS
Baseband version: A115FXXU1ATG1
Country: Egypt
Any help will be much appreciated.

yomamabinlaggin said:
Hello,
I am sorry if this is annoying in any way. I have spent the whole day trying to figure out how to root my Samsung Galaxy A11 and already wiped it twice.
There is not TWRP custom recovery available for it. To my understanding so far, I need TWRP if I want to install custom ROMs. I really do not care about installing custom ROMs. I have been trying to figure out how to root using the stock ROM.
Everywhere I look it says that I need to patch the stock ROM before flashing it by patching the boot.img file in the stock ROM download. I have downloaded several GBs of ROMs over a very slow connection and none of them has the boot.img file. I have the tar.md5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) but not boot.img. How do I proceed in this situation?
My phone model: SM-A115F/DS
Baseband version: A115FXXU1ATG1
Country: Egypt
Any help will be much appreciated.
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I have managed to find this saviour.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79106875&postcount=6
I downloaded a random J6 firmware in another site.
You have to use 7zip software, it's free, much better than WinRar and supports tons of compression formats. Do these steps with 7zip:
-Unpack zip file.
-Rename the "*.tar.md5" to "*.tar".
-Open the ".tar" file and unpack "boot.img.lz4".
-Unpack "boot.img.lz4" file.
-It's done, you now have the "boot.img" file you were looking for
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Just one thing to point out, 7zip did not work properly to extract the boot.img from boot.img.lz4. I used the solution in this answer. https://superuser.com/a/1533657
Now, let's see if I can patch the boot.img

How to ROOT and, but...
yomamabinlaggin said:
Hello,
I am sorry if this is annoying in any way. I have spent the whole day trying to figure out how to root my Samsung Galaxy A11 and already wiped it twice.
There is not TWRP custom recovery available for it. To my understanding so far, I need TWRP if I want to install custom ROMs. I really do not care about installing custom ROMs. I have been trying to figure out how to root using the stock ROM.
Everywhere I look it says that I need to patch the stock ROM before flashing it by patching the boot.img file in the stock ROM download. I have downloaded several GBs of ROMs over a very slow connection and none of them has the boot.img file. I have the tar.md5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) but not boot.img. How do I proceed in this situation?
My phone model: SM-A115F/DS
Baseband version: A115FXXU1ATG1
Country: Egypt
Any help will be much appreciated.
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Hey there. I'm searchin' for TWRP for my A11 and no use.No one compile it and nobody can't write full f*****' guide how to build TWRP without any config file (or how to create 'em for building from 0). But honestly I'm not about TWRP.
Why do we need TWRP for Android 10!?
A: Samsung lock phones /system partition to Read-Only state. You can get root but you can't mount your partition as Read-Write, make changes in it. It's only waste of time.
How can I install ROOT for my samsung A**?
A: Very simple. I suggest you using Magisk Manager for it!
What do I need and what do I must do?
A:
1. You need unlock the bootloader of your phone (data will be lost).
2. You need original USB cable (from box of phone).
3. Yon need last firmware to your phone. (I'm using SamFirm or Frija)
4. Windows 7 or higher.
5. 7-Zip
6. Odin
How:
Stage I: Bootloader.
0. Remove all Google and Samsung Accounts
1. Make data backup (for recoverying)
2. Go to Settings -> Developer Options -> ADB Debug (set Enabled) (Search in web how to get Developer options Settings menu)
3. Go to Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM Unlock (set Enabled)
4. Turm off Phone and wait for 10 seconds.
5. Plug USB of Phone to your PC BUT PHON MYST BE UNPLUGGED!
6. Push and hold buttons: VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN and plug USB from PC to your Phone and still hold buttons!
7. When phon will be realy you'll see a light blue screen that ask you: Shall I unlock bootloader (Long press Volume UP), Shall I enter in download mode (short 'click' Volume Up) or I must turn off (Hold Volude Down)
8. Press and Hold VOLUME UP
9. On screen you'll se the message you'll unlock your bootloader... To hell Press POWER BUTTON.
10. Phone goes to reboot and start WIPING PROCESS!
11. That it. You unlocked bootloader. But will you install ROOT?
If so:
12. Make first setup of your phone but don't set google account and etc. Just make it working.
13. Go to Settings -> Developer Options -> ADB Debug (set Enabled)
14. Validate that's you've done everything right: Find OEM Unlock if toogle is gray and not responging to your actions then you've done right!
15. No download firware to your PC.
16. After you had downloaded firmware for your phone you'll fave few files you need file with prefix "AP_" open it with 7-Zip.
17. Get from it file: "boot.img.lz4" and put to some location at your PC.
18. Pack your "boot.img.lz4" with 7-Zip to "boot.img.lz4.tar" (YOU MUST USE *.TAR ARCHIVE TYPE)
19. Install Magisk Manager to your phone and put your archive "boot.img.lz4.tar" to location: Internal Memory/Download
20. Connect to WiFi and run Magisk Manager.
21. Make Kernel Patch with Magisk: Select: "Install Magisk" -> "Patch boot image" -> in file picker navigate and select "boot.img.lz4.tar"
22. (Magisk will do everything)
23. When it's done in folder "Internal Memory/Download" will be magisk_patched.tar copy it to your Windows.
24. (On PC) Run Odin as Administrator. And in tab "Options" unselect checkbox "Auto Reboot"
25. Turn off your phone and wait for 10 seconds, then Press and hold VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN and plug in your USB from PC to phone.
26. Phone will ask you what do need to do, just click VOLUME UP and you enter into Download mode
27. Odin must show you COM number.
28. Select as AP file "magisk_patched.tar" and press Start.
29. If you see PASS! in Odin - You've done! If ERR! then you failed to unlock the bootloader!
30. Now turn of fyour phone and enter into Recovery Mode (on turned off phone hold POWER + VOLUME UP)
30.a. If you failed to enter try in with ADB command: 'adb reboot recovery' (no quotes)
31. In Recovery Mode Make: Factory reset + Clear Cash partition.
32. Power on your phone. Again make FULL PHONE SETUP an reinstall Magisk Manager
33. PROFIT!

One UI 3.0 beta released for Galaxy M31

One UI 3.0 beta has been released for Galaxy M31.
If you are part of the supported regions, you can grab the update link and share it here (for each update).
These are the steps I borrowed from @AhmedMomen 's S10 thread.
How to capture the update.zip file to share with other people:
1. Download HTTP canary app from Play Store.
2. Open HTTP Canary app.
3. Start the update by pressing "Download". Don't pause it!
4. Go back to Canary app and start it. It will grab the link for you.
5. Please share the link and your model number here!
As for how to sideload the update.zip file, here is the:
ADB Method:
1. Download and install adb.
2. Connect your phone to your PC.
3. Download the update file where you have installed adb Platform Tools.
4. Rename the file (including the extension) to "update.zip". Click "Yes" on the prompt.
5. Open your terminal of choice.
6. Type "adb reboot recovery" and press ENTER on your keyboard. Wait for your phone to reboot to recovery mode.
7. Navigating with the volume buttons and selecting with the power button, go to "Apply update via ADB".
8. Back to the terminal on your PC type "adb sideload update.zip". (NOTE: If it says that device is not connected, just remove and put the USB cable back until it works).
9. The update is being installed. It will be completed when the phone boots up. You may use your phone normally after.
10. Report any bugs on the Samsung Members app! https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/
SD Card Method:
1. Search for an update file. You can usually find one in XDA Forums.
2. Check if you have the right build and open the right link.
3. Download the update file (.bin extension).
4. Move the update file to your SD Card. (NOTE: If you are getting errors, back up the stuff of your SD Card and format it from your Galaxy phone.)
5. Rename the .bin file (including the extension) to "update.zip". Click "Change" on the prompt.
6. Reboot to Recovery Mode, by connecting your phone to another device (such as your earphones) and holding the Volume Up + Power (+ Bixby) buttons.
7. Navigating with the volume buttons and selecting with the power button, go to "Apply update via SD Card".
8. Navigate to and select "update.zip".
9. The update will start installing. It will be completed when the phone boots up. You may use your phone normally after.
10. Report any bugs on the Samsung Members app! https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/
You may also roll back to One UI 2.5 or update to stable One UI 3.0, when it's released with this method:
1. Download and extract both Frija and Odin.
2. Launch Frija.
3. Check the "Auto" button. Write your device's Model Number and CSC
(Your model number is at Settings, then About phone).
4. Click on "Check Update".
5. Click on "Download" and choose a folder to save the firmware.
6. After the download is complete, extract the firmware .zip.
7. Launch Odin.
8. Click the "BL" button and select the file that starts with "BL_...".
9. Click the "AP" button and select the file that starts with "AP_...".
10. Click the "CP" button and select the file that starts with "CP_...".
11. Click the "CSC" button and select the file that starts with "HOME_CSC_..." (Selecting CSC_... will wipe your data!).
12. Turn off your phone.
13. Boot into Download Mode by holding both Volume Up + Volume Down buttons and then connecting it to your PC.
14. After booting into Download Mode, press the Volume Up button to continue.
15. Back to Odin, click "Start".
16. The flashing process will be over when "PASS" is shown in Odin and your phone reboots. You may close Odin and disconnect the phone from your PC then.
17. Congrats! You have successfully flashed the latest update to your device.
18. After your phone is on, turn it off again.
19. Boot into Recovery Mode by connecting to your PC and holding Volume Up + Power Button (+ Bixby Button).
20. Navigating with the Volume Buttons and selecting with the Power Button, go to "Wipe cache partition".
21. Select "Yes".
22. Select "Reboot system now".
Links:
Odin 3 by Samsung:
Index of /samsung-tools/
Frija by invmini:
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com
CSCs Cheat Sheet:
List of Samsung Galaxy CSC Country Specific Product code and region they belong to
List of CSC Country Specific code for Samsung Galaxy & various countries, regions, network carriers, model numbers, variants phone belong to.
www.androidsage.com
Thank you for your support and I hope I helped you!

Can someone share the zip file here please? The beta program is full and would like to get hands on this beta..

UPDATE: Added SD Card Method too!

UPDATE 2: Added flashing by Odin!

BredzProh said:
UPDATE 2: Added flashing by Odin!
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Tell me what this applies to Turkey? So can I install android 11 with the method you explained in the 3rd row?

Got updated to UI 3.0 android 11 ota and updated

I rooted my Android 10 M31 with Magisk using the Magisk image patching method so now my phone is everything stock + magisk root (no custom kernel or recovery) and a few root applications/modules such as Vanced, ViperFX and adAway.
Oddly enough, I have received a push notification from Samsung about the availability of the Android 11 update. But I don't feel safe to OTA update my phone because of root. So is there any way I can update it without losing any data and without losing root?
Thanks in advance!