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[GUIDE][ROOT][CWR/TWRP][DEODEX][OVERCLOCKING] SGH-S730M - Samsung Galaxy Discover
Somebody take the attached file, and repost it. Im done with XDA. Don't bother me please, I have other thing to worry about. I will keep the files online for a month, hopefully someone will take over and upload their own links.
Sorry, but some things in life are way more important than this.

UnlockRoot Free registration
andronald said:
Hello XDA! This is my first thread on XDA, probably the first thread I have ever posted on my life, so please keep in mind that I am new member.
If you like this thread, or, find it useful in any way: Please press the "thank" button, or, if you are generous enough to make a donation, please press the "Donate to me" button on the right side of this post.
***** Original thread is here *****
***** Please thank Ivdoan (and donate to him if you can), he is the mastermind behind finding and implementing root for this phone *****
THIS THREAD IS INTENDED TO USE ONLY FOR THE SGH-S730m, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PHONE. I CANNOT CONFIRM THAT IT WILL WORK ON ANY OTHER SGH-S730 VARIANTS, SO USE THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS, OR BRICKING THAT IS A RESULT FROM YOU CHOOSING TO ROOT. HOWEVER, IF YOU SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE, IT CAN BE FIXED VIA CLOCKWORK RECOVERY (TO BE POSTED SOON)
WARNING ABOUT USING ODIN: IF YOU ARE A NOOB, ONLY CLICK ON THE BUTTONS I TELL YOU TO CLICK, AND NOTHING ELSE. I ACCIDENTALLY SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE BECAUSE I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON WHILE USING ODIN.
AND LASTLY, ROOTING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
What you will need to do this:
What you will need before you start:
A computer with a internet connection, and running Microsoft Windows XP or higher, with at least one working USB hub.
A Samsung Galaxy Discover - SGH-S730m
Samsung USB Drivers: Here
UnlockRoot Free (you don't need the paid version): Here
The Odin Flashing program and Clockwork Touch Recovery bundle:Here
** Please click on "File" then "Download" inside of Google Drive
Rooting the SGH-S730m
1. Download and install UnlockRoot Free on your PC (here if you like to procrastinate). YOU DO NOT HAVE TO INSTALL BLOATWARE!!! PLEASE READ SETUP INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!
2. Download and Install Samsung USB Drivers (here as well). If it prompts you to reboot for any reason, then reboot your Computer.
3. After all of this is over, you have to prepare yourself for the hardest part of this whole process, and maybe the most complicated dilemma you will ever face in the entirety of your lives.
4. Turn on your phone if it isn't already. Wait for the phone to fully boot.
5. Plug your phone into the computer via USB.
6. Run UnlockRoot on your computer and click the "Root" Button (when it prompts you to install bloatware apps on your device, say no).
DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE UNTIL UnlockRoot SAYS IT IS OK TO DO SO!!!!
Congratulations, you have should now have a rooted SGH-730m in proximity to your hands!
DIAGNOSTICS:
If by any reason, you feel unsure as to if your phone is actually rooted or not:
Install a root checking app.
These apps will tell you if your phone has root access or not.
Try Root Checker from the Google Play Store.
Install a terminal emulation app.
In these apps, type the command "su" (without quotes). If you get "permission denied" you have not rooted your device. If it prompts you for root privileges (ie a popup appears) then your device is rooted!
Try Terminal Emulator from the Google Play Store.
If you are a n00b (like me occasionally), and you fail to understand why something works, or, the exact opposite: Don't worry! You probably thought the auxiliary headphone jack was the USB port, or, thought you should unplug your phone early, despite me warning you not to do that. That's okay, you can get it fixed.
If you somehow managed to soft brick your phone, or, it boots to a black screen, then you can also continue to the next step.
Installing Clockwork Mod Recovery
This is when things start to get scary. If you are a beginner Odin person, then you must follow these steps very carefully, or you might brick your phone.
1. Download the Odin Flashing Application. All you need to do is extract the folder inside of the zip and place it onto your desktop.
2. Right click on the .exe file inside of the odin folder and select “Run as Administrator”
3. Now that odin is running:
4. CLICK ON THE PDA BUTTON
5. When the file window appears, browse to the desktop directory (your desktop) and select recovery.tar.md5
6. 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.
7. To boot into recovery, just turn of the phone and press the upper volume button.
That should be IT!
A TriangleAway patch (a way to get rid of the yellow triangle that might appear on boot) post will follow eventually!
Please post any mistakes (or broken links) of this OP below. I will try to fix the instructions accordingly. I am not always online, but it may appear that I am. Please post questions, or corrections on this thread.
I will directly attach some files tomorrow, so there wont be any broken links.
Please click thanks if it works!
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UnlockRoot Free installed from your link starts with a "buy now" screen and is asking for serial number. Can you post a link for the free version?

Re: How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Discover + Clockwork Mod Recovery Mode
mike.tfc said:
UnlockRoot Free installed from your link starts with a "buy now" screen and is asking for serial number. Can you post a link for the free version?
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I've updated both links in the OP to the following:
http://downloadcdn.betterinstaller.com/installers/9/9/UnlockRoot_downloader_by_UnlockRoot.exe
Sent from my SGH-S730M

I just bought a unlocked Galaxy Discover, so wanted to say thank you for helping get root on it.
has anyone started working on a new rom for it, or a way to overclock the cpu a bit to help make it perform a little better, 800 MHz is a tad on the slow side but usable, if we can get it bumped up to at least 1 GHz that would be a big improvement.

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doctor_evil said:
I just bought a unlocked Galaxy Discover, so wanted to say thank you for helping get root on it.
has anyone started working on a new rom for it, or a way to overclock the cpu a bit to help make it perform a little better, 800 MHz is a tad on the slow side but usable, if we can get it bumped up to at least 1 GHz that would be a big improvement.
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Is there an unlocking procedure available for Galaxy Discover? TIA.

I wasn't able to install ClockWorkMod, it said "Setup Connection" and didn't go any further. It happened in different version of Odin.

Re: How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Discover + Clockwork Mod Recovery Mode
menaceinc said:
I wasn't able to install ClockWorkMod, it said "Setup Connection" and didn't go any further. It happened in different version of Odin.
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Make sure you boot into download mode.
I've modified the CWM Recovery Install Guide.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777

thanks it is working.

Thanks! It worked.
andronald said:
Make sure you boot into download mode.
I've modified the CWM Recovery Install Guide.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
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How to unlock the phone
mike.tfc said:
UnlockRoot Free installed from your link starts with a "buy now" screen and is asking for serial number. Can you post a link for the free version?
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Is there any procedure how to unlock this phone?
Thanks

mike.tfc said:
Is there an unlocking procedure available for Galaxy Discover? TIA.
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I bought mine unlocked from Amazon, and I've seen them for sale on ebay also.
I have seen sites that claim to be able to unlock the Galaxy Discover S730M so you should be able to get a unlock code for it.

I finally had a chance to try this out, was able to root with no problems thanks OP. MY only remaining annoyance with the stock rom is the lock screen. I'd like to replace the swipe to unlock screen that Samsung used on this with the stock ICS unlock screen. Can you recommend any that would work with CWM if flashed to the s730M?
andronald said:
If you like this thread, or, find it useful in any way: Please press the "thanks" button, or, if you are generous enough to make a donation, please press the "Donate to me" button on the right side of this post.
***** Original thread is here *****
***** Please thank Ivdoan (and donate to him if you can), he is the mastermind behind finding and implementing root for this phone *****
THIS THREAD IS INTENDED TO USE ONLY FOR THE SGH-S730m, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PHONE. I CANNOT CONFIRM THAT IT WILL WORK ON ANY OTHER SGH-S730 VARIANTS, SO USE THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS, OR BRICKING THAT IS A RESULT FROM YOU CHOOSING TO ROOT. HOWEVER, IF YOU SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE, IT CAN BE FIXED VIA CLOCKWORK RECOVERY (TO BE POSTED SOON)
WARNING ABOUT USING ODIN: IF YOU ARE A NOOB, ONLY CLICK ON THE BUTTONS I TELL YOU TO CLICK, AND NOTHING ELSE. I ACCIDENTALLY SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE BECAUSE I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON WHILE USING ODIN.
AND LASTLY, ROOTING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
What you will need to do this
What you will need before you start:
A computer with a internet connection, and running Microsoft Windows XP or higher, with at least one working USB hub.
A Samsung Galaxy Discover - SGH-S730m
Samsung USB Drivers: Here
UnlockRoot Free (you don't need the paid version): Here
The Odin Flashing program and Clockwork Touch Recovery bundle: Here
** Please click on "File" then "Download" inside of Google Drive
Rooting the SGH-S730m
1. Download and install UnlockRoot Free on your PC (here if you like to procrastinate). YOU DO NOT HAVE TO INSTALL BLOATWARE!!! PLEASE READ SETUP INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!
2. Download and Install Samsung USB Drivers (here as well). If it prompts you to reboot for any reason, then reboot your Computer.
3. After all of this is over, you have to prepare yourself for the hardest part of this whole process, and maybe the most complicated dilemma you will ever face in the entirety of your lives.
4. Turn on your phone if it isn't already. Wait for the phone to fully boot.
5. Plug your phone into the computer via USB.
6. Run UnlockRoot on your computer and click the "Root" Button (when it prompts you to install bloatware apps on your device, say no).
DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE UNTIL UnlockRoot SAYS IT IS OK TO DO SO!!!!
Congratulations, you have should now have a rooted SGH-730m in proximity to your hands!
How to verify your 730M is rooted
If by any reason, you feel unsure as to if your phone is actually rooted or not:
Install a root checking app.
These apps will tell you if your phone has root access or not.
Try Root Checker from the Google Play Store.
Install a terminal emulation app.
In these apps, type the command "su" (without quotes). If you get "permission denied" you have not rooted your device. If it prompts you for root privileges (ie a popup appears) then your device is rooted!
Try Terminal Emulator from the Google Play Store.
If you are a n00b (like me occasionally), and you fail to understand why something works, or, the exact opposite: Don't worry! You probably thought the auxiliary headphone jack was the USB port, or, thought you should unplug your phone early, despite me warning you not to do that. That's okay, you can get it fixed.
If you somehow managed to soft brick your phone, or, it boots to a black screen, then you can also continue to the next step.
Installing Clockwork Mod Recovery
This is when things start to get scary. If you are a beginner Odin person, then you must follow these steps very carefully, or you might brick your phone.
1. Download the Odin Flashing Application. All you need to do is extract the folder inside of the zip and place it onto your desktop.
2. Right click on the .exe file inside of the odin folder and select “Run as Administrator”
3. Now that odin is running:
4. CLICK ON THE PDA BUTTON
5. When the file window appears, browse to the desktop directory (your desktop) and select recovery.tar.md5
6. Now shutdown your phone. Boot into odin download mode by turning the phone (release the power button as the phone vibrates) and holding the lower volume button and home key. Follow the instructions (press the upper volume button) to continue with download mode.
7. Inside of odin, press the "Start" button.
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 clockwork recovery, hold down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
That should be IT!
How to recover from a soft brick
YOU MUST HAVE A MICRO SD CARD WITH AT LEAST 500 MB OF FREE STORAGE SPACE TO DO THIS!
To reduce confusion, please remove any backups that you may already have (which would be funny, you wouldnt have to do this anyways).
1. Download the rooted stock CWM Recovery Image (.zip) I made from here, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Extract ALL of the contents of the zip file to the root directory of your micro SD Card. The folder should be named "clockworkrecovery".
3. Remove the SD card from the remote device, and turn off the SGH-S730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro SD card into the phone.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume keys as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see "backup and restore". Touch the menu item.
7. Touch the "restore" option.
8. If you extracted the zip file the exact way I told you to: you should see a menu option. If you didn't do what I told you to, you may see "No files found". If it says "cant mound /sd" (or something similar), you probably have a bad SD Card, or, forgot to put it in correctly.
9. Click on the menu item.
WAIT FOR THE PHONE TO BE 100% DONE RESTORING YOUR BACKUP TO THE PHONE! YOU COULD HARD BRICK THE PHONE (BECAUSE CWM RECOVERY WRITES TO THE BOOTLOADER). DO NOT TURN OFF THE PHONE, THE PHONE IS NOT FROZEN IF IT WONT RESPOND FOR A WHILE.
10. If you did this correctly, you should have a rooted, restored SGH-S730m!
A Triangle Away Tutorial will come soon!
Please post any mistakes (or broken links) of this OP below. I will try to fix the instructions accordingly. I am not always online, but it may appear that I am. Please post questions, or corrections on this thread.
Please click :good: if it works
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doctor_evil said:
I finally had a chance to try this out, was able to root with no problems thanks OP. MY only remaining annoyance with the stock rom is the lock screen. I'd like to replace the swipe to unlock screen that Samsung used on this with the stock ICS unlock screen. Can you recommend any that would work with CWM if flashed to the s730M?
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I just use holo locker from the market.

Re: [GUIDE] Samsung Galaxy Discover Root + CWM Recovery + Soft Brick Repair
doctor_evil said:
I finally had a chance to try this out, was able to root with no problems thanks OP. MY only remaining annoyance with the stock rom is the lock screen. I'd like to replace the swipe to unlock screen that Samsung used on this with the stock ICS unlock screen. Can you recommend any that would work with CWM if flashed to the s730M?
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Unless we have custom ROM devs for this device: there is no way to actually remove the samsung lockscreen.
Does anyone know what system apk handles the lockscreen? It probably requires some deox work on some system files.
If you are looking for an app, try Holo Locker from Google Play Store. I use it for both the 730M and I777. It can glitch though, but it works!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777

andronald said:
Unless we have custom ROM devs for this device: there is no way to actually remove the samsung lockscreen.
Does anyone know what system apk handles the lockscreen? It probably requires some deox work on some system files.
If you are looking for an app, try Holo Locker from Google Play Store. I use it for both the 730M and I777. It can glitch though, but it works!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
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Ok, I wasn't sure. I had seen where they were able to edit a file in the policy.jar file here to change it back to the stock lock screen on a touchwiz rom.
I wasn't sure if it could be done on this one.

Re: [GUIDE] Samsung Galaxy Discover Root + CWM Recovery + Soft Brick Repair
doctor_evil said:
Ok, I wasn't sure. I had seen where they were able to edit a file in the policy.jar file here to change it back to the stock lock screen on a touchwiz rom.
I wasn't sure if it could be done on this one.
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The ROM has to be Dedeoxed first (according to the OP of the thread you linked).
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777

Root S730M
Tried yesterday and it worked on the phone from Bell. Thanks!

Thanks for the efforts
Bricked my wifes phone trying to get it to work on Koodo for picture messageing. Luckily I was able to use ODIN to load Clockwork loader and load your backup. It is back to a telus phone but for the first time since we switched to Koodo I was able to send a text from the Galaxy discover.
When I built a new APN for Koodo it showed up at the top and Telus was second. This was previously Telus at the top even though I had the Koodo enabled not the Telus it would not send a picture.
Now the funny thing is my LG optimus won't send a picture and I have changed nothing. Koodo is driving me nuts. and it's a short trip. http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif
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Normrdt said:
Bricked my wifes phone trying to get it to work on Koodo for picture messageing. Luckily I was able to use ODIN to load Clockwork loader and load your backup. It is back to a telus phone but for the first time since we switched to Koodo I was able to send a text from the Galaxy discover.
When I built a new APN for Koodo it showed up at the top and Telus was second. This was previously Telus at the top even though I had the Koodo enabled not the Telus it would not send a picture.
Now the funny thing is my LG optimus won't send a picture and I have changed nothing. Koodo is driving me nuts. and it's a short trip. http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif
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LG is working again?????

Latest in the Telus moving to Koodo Saga. Both the LG P500 and the Samsung SGH S730M do not send MMS. I loaded ICS on the LG from Oxygen and can now send MMS from the LG. Carrier shows as Telus. The Samsung recieves just fine but will not send MMS. I tried switching MPS code.dat in EFS to KDO from TLS but it did not work. Does anybody know what settings might be changed to make this phone a KOODO phone or think it's a KOODO phone. Or even a plain google phone. Thanks:fingers-crossed:

Normrdt said:
Latest in the Telus moving to Koodo Saga. Both the LG P500 and the Samsung SGH S730M do not send MMS. I loaded ICS on the LG from Oxygen and can now send MMS from the LG. Carrier shows as Telus. The Samsung recieves just fine but will not send MMS. I tried switching MPS code.dat in EFS to KDO from TLS but it did not work. Does anybody know what settings might be changed to make this phone a KOODO phone or think it's a KOODO phone. Or even a plain google phone. Thanks:fingers-crossed:
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Are you referring to the customer sales code?
It is embedded everywhere in the Android operating system.
Commonly known as the CSC.
I will post as many locations of the csc code as I can find.
As a note, if you install Holo Launcher from Google play, you can add "activities" to your homescreen, giving you access to hidden apps that require dial pad access.
One activity is called "preconfig". DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL OTHER CERTIFICATES: IT WILL RESET YOUR PHONE AND THE CSC WILL REMAIN THE SAME: TLS.
I will try to help. I wish I knew more about this phone's structure.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777

Cant factory reset my note 3

Hello, I just got my note 3 the other day and I just love it. I just want to be able to get the most out of it that I can. I decided I wanted to root it and put a custom rom on it. I wanted to put the rom wicked because it just looks amazing. Anyways I tried following this tutorial /watch?v=A6qt8sSTKYI (cant post full link) The last step where I had to hold the home, power, and volume up I messed up a bit. I am not sure if it is because I didn't hold them down long enough or what but it didn't work. So when I got back to my phones setting I wanted to factory reset it to start from scratch. When I tried this the phones powers off and then when it powers back on I am stuck in odin mode. The ONLY way I was able to get out of it was taking out the battery for a few secs. Put the battery back in, held down the down volume, home, and power button. Then when that menu came up it said press up to continue or down to cancel or reset. If I pressed up I would be stuck in the odin mode again. When I pressed down the phone then booted fine which was a big relief.
I am just wondering what I did wrong. I really would like to factory restore it before attempting the root again. Maybe this time I can have someone help me on skype? If you are willing to help me that would be wonderful. I will PM you my skype and it will be just through text no voice.
Thank you in advance

I'm just guessing but perhaps you need to just go ahead and flash stock firmware through Odin. Your files or partitions may have got messed up somehow. Its pretty simple. Goto dev section and read up on it. Gonahead and download the files and research while downloading so less wait time.
sent from my sm-9005.

@rbiter said:
I'm just guessing but perhaps you need to just go ahead and flash stock firmware through Odin. Your files or partitions may have got messed up somehow. Its pretty simple. Goto dev section and read up on it. Gonahead and download the files and research while downloading so less wait time.
sent from my sm-9005.
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Thank you, I will try this now. Hopefully this will work for me and not leave me stuck on odin mode again. I just tried to boot into recovery and I still get stuck in odin (cant boot normal). By the way does 0x1 mean I void my warranty? Just curious

FlutterPie said:
Thank you, I will try this now. Hopefully this will work for me and not leave me stuck on odin mode again. I just tried to boot into recovery and I still get stuck in odin. By the way does 0x1 mean I void my warranty? Just curious
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Yes, flashing anything will get the ticker to 0x1.(although I heard from some people, you CAN reset it, but it's not solid yet)
Now as far as getting to RECOVERY, it's volume UP, home and power, not down. down is download mode, up is recovery. Hope it helps.
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also, in order to start anything on a brand new device that not rooted yet, you have to install the root BY going through odin, at that point you should google root note 3 and go to the website(which i cant access im at work) is rootgalaxynote3.com. he has the files you need and tutorials to root, AT THAT POINT install goo manager and install recovery, which you need root access to do. when thats done, you can get into TWRP recovery by holding down in this sequence: volume UP,home,power(always hold down power last to make sure it recognizes you holding down the other two buttons) at that point youre all set to flash!

@rbiter said:
I'm just guessing but perhaps you need to just go ahead and flash stock firmware through Odin. Your files or partitions may have got messed up somehow. Its pretty simple. Goto dev section and read up on it. Gonahead and download the files and research while downloading so less wait time.
sent from my sm-9005.
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Inxed said:
Yes, flashing anything will get the ticker to 0x1.(although I heard from some people, you CAN reset it, but it's not solid yet)
Now as far as getting to RECOVERY, it's volume UP, home and power, not down. down is download mode, up is recovery. Hope it helps.
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also, in order to start anything on a brand new device that not rooted yet, you have to install the root BY going through odin, at that point you should google root note 3 and go to the website(which i cant access im at work) is rootgalaxynote3.com. he has the files you need and tutorials to root, AT THAT POINT install goo manager and install recovery, which you need root access to do. when thats done, you can get into TWRP recovery by holding down in this sequence: volume UP,home,power(always hold down power last to make sure it recognizes you holding down the other two buttons) at that point youre all set to flash!
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I tried both volume down and up.

Or goto dev section and download files needed for sm-900t then move on to goo.manager.
Sent from my SM-9005.

@rbiter said:
Or goto dev section and download files needed for sm-900t then move on to goo.manager.
Sent from my SM-9005.
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I currently am downloading the stock rom. Cant I just follow these instructions?
"1.. Download .tar and Odin to pc (move to desktop)
2.. Extract .zip N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_TMB-1.zip
3..Run odin as administrator (left click on odin.exe)
4. Put phone into download mode..With phone off press Volume down + home and power (press power button last) ..now press..volume up to enter dl mode..
5.. Connect phone to pc... Wait till drivers install. when completed youll see a yellow ID:COM box light up...
6.. Click on pda and open N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_N900TUVUBMI7_HOME.tar.md 5. ( If you did like i said it will be on you desktop. )
7 Patience......... "

If someone wanted to help me on skype that would be wonderful ahah. I just want to make sure I dont screw up again or even worse brick it.

FlutterPie said:
I currently am downloading the stock rom. Cant I just follow these instructions?
"1.. Download .tar and Odin to pc (move to desktop)
2.. Extract .zip N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_TMB-1.zip
3..Run odin as administrator (left click on odin.exe)
4. Put phone into download mode..With phone off press Volume down + home and power (press power button last) ..now press..volume up to enter dl mode..
5.. Connect phone to pc... Wait till drivers install. when completed youll see a yellow ID:COM box light up...
6.. Click on pda and open N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_N900TUVUBMI7_HOME.tar.md 5. ( If you did like i said it will be on you desktop. )
7 Patience......... "
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Yeah that's good. Let us know what happens. That will stock your phone to out of the box. THEN Odin install the root.

Well, That seems to have worked very nicely
After I did what I said above I was able to factory reset without a problem. NOW, before I go ahead and screw up again what procedures should I take exactly? I was having problems when in the videos they where saying clockworkmod. I had the rom manager and then it wanted me to pick a recovery or something and I was confused. Any tips?

Goto the twrp thread and DL 2.6.3.7. Flash that and start flashing.
Sent from my SM-9005.

@rbiter said:
Goto the twrp thread and DL 2.6.3.7. Flash that and start flashing.
Sent from my SM-9005.
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where is this twrp thread? What section?
Also I wanted to thank everyone for their help. Very much appreciated.

FlutterPie said:
where is this twrp thread? What section?
Also I wanted to thank everyone for their help. Very much appreciated.
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No problem. Hit the thanks if we helped lol. if you gogle team win project, their website will be the first one there. just select your device and download ad install.

Inxed said:
No problem. Hit the thanks if we helped lol. if you gogle team win project, their website will be the first one there. just select your device and download ad install.
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I am in GooManager and when I click install openrecoveryscript it says "No recoveries were found for your device"

I really have no idea what to do now. Does this mean I am stuck until a recovery is found for my device?

Did you download and install twrp from the team win project website?

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Did you download and install twrp from the team win project website?
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If you are talking about goomanager yes
So in goomanager there are no recoveries found and in rom manager there is no clockworkmod recovery for the note 3. Im going crazy here.

Theres gotta be a recovery for your phone. That is crazy that there s not. Hold on

Inxed said:
Wait nevermijd sorry. What device are you trying this on...
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I get android system recovery but its no goomaster or rom manager recovery. My recovery screen has a dead android guy and a few option above him.

Inxed said:
Did you download and install twrp from the team win project website?
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What note 3 is this is it T-Mobile?

P605 stuck at recovery booting...need help

So I just tried to flash 4.4 on my P605 (file being P605XXUCNE2_P605OXACNE2_NEE.zip).
Sadly, I forgot to tick 'phone bootloader update' in Odin, soooo....now I'm stuck on the Samsung logo with 'Recovery booting' written in blue on the top left edge.
I've searched the Net for a solution, but all the ones I've found require me to remove my battery, which is kinda impossible on the P605 without hardware modifications.
I really need some help here, as I'm sure there is another way to get to Download Mode.

Ilman said:
So I just tried to flash 4.4 on my P605 (file being P605XXUCNE2_P605OXACNE2_NEE.zip).
Sadly, I forgot to tick 'phone bootloader update' in Odin, soooo....now I'm stuck on the Samsung logo with 'Recovery booting' written in blue on the top left edge.
I've searched the Net for a solution, but all the ones I've found require me to remove my battery, which is kinda impossible on the P605 without hardware modifications.
I really need some help here, as I'm sure there is another way to get to Download Mode.
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Flash stock JB rom,let it reboot then Flash Kitkat rom after... Flash TWRP 2.7.0.1 and let reboot, go into recovery, now should be TWRP, flash latest supersu.zip file(1.99r3). Now Kitkat, rooted and custom recovery.
If you don't want root and TWRP, skip those steps...
Just be aware you will have difficulty accessing external sd card with any but stock file manager and not all 3rd party apps will be allowed to use it (unless rooted)...

ultramag69 said:
Flash stock JB rom,let it reboot then Flash Kitkat rom after... Flash TWRP 2.7.0.1 and let reboot, go into recovery, now should be TWRP, flash latest supersu.zip file(1.99r3). Now Kitkat, rooted and custom recovery.
If you don't want root and TWRP, skip those steps...
Just be aware you will have difficulty accessing external sd card with any but stock file manager and not all 3rd party apps will be allowed to use it (unless rooted)...
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The problem I'm currently facing is that I can't get to d/l mode, recovery or w/e. It's just stuck in a bootloop...
Thanks for the reply, tho.

Ilman said:
The problem I'm currently facing is that I can't get to d/l mode, recovery or w/e. It's just stuck in a bootloop...
Thanks for the reply, tho.
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I had the same problem, just hold down power and down vol and get to into download mode so you can tick that bootloader update and it will work.
Took me a few goes to get it to go there... but it did work for me.. Hope that helps

I also found the flash jig for the S2 works to get to download mode...
Don't know what I mean, here's a youtube video demonstrating, just forget the bit with the battery, you just need to insert and power down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8yqWf6JU3o
Worth around $3 on ebay... Look for S2 usb jig...

jbm76 said:
I had the same problem, just hold down power and down vol and get to into download mode so you can tick that bootloader update and it will work.
Took me a few goes to get it to go there... but it did work for me.. Hope that helps
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You must do it at the right moment between screen cycles. Took me 1 minute, but for some people here on forum it took 30.

jbm76 said:
I had the same problem, just hold down power and down vol and get to into download mode so you can tick that bootloader update and it will work.
Took me a few goes to get it to go there... but it did work for me.. Hope that helps
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I've been trying that since yesterday, no dice.
ultramag69 said:
I also found the flash jig for the S2 works to get to download mode...
Don't know what I mean, here's a youtube video demonstrating, just forget the bit with the battery, you just need to insert and power down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8yqWf6JU3o
Worth around $3 on ebay... Look for S2 usb jig...
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That looks like a nifty thing, minght look into one if I can't fix it the next couple of days.
xda_user_p600 said:
You must do it at the right moment between screen cycles. Took me 1 minute, but for some people here on forum it took 30.
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What does a screen cycle mean exactly? Sorry if the question is dumb.
Edit: Just got into d/l mode.
I did that by holding Vol- and power. It restarted a couple of times but in the end it got there. Thanks for all the help.

Try Power + Volume Down + Home instead of just Power + Volume Down, there is a different if you are stuck.

New to Samsung and the note brand

Hey guys in the many years I've been into android I've never owned a Samsung and never owned a note. ...so here's my question. ...
I'm used to having to unlock the bootloader to do any custom rom flashing....I've been scouring these note 4 threads (all variants) and can't seem to find anything pertaining to unlocking the bootloader...so I'm wondering if anyone could drop a few lines or a link to help me understand the process of rooting/unlocking bootloader/recovery/flashing for the note 4....my apologies if this has already been covered or if is a dumb question but I'd like to have all the info i can before doing any modding to my phone

spleef said:
Hey guys in the many years I've been into android I've never owned a Samsung and never owned a note. ...so here's my question. ...
I'm used to having to unlock the bootloader to do any custom rom flashing....I've been scouring these note 4 threads (all variants) and can't seem to find anything pertaining to unlocking the bootloader...so I'm wondering if anyone could drop a few lines or a link to help me understand the process of rooting/unlocking bootloader/recovery/flashing for the note 4....my apologies if this has already been covered or if is a dumb question but I'd like to have all the info i can before doing any modding to my phone
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Assuming you have the Sprint variant, and the drivers, for your computer, download the latest version of Odin, the latest TWRP, and Chainfire's SuperSu zip. Place the SuperSu zip on you phone's storage (either internal, or external micro sd). Place the TWRP tar file, in the "PDA" or "AP" slot (depends on version of Odin), uncheck auto reboot. Power phone off, and boot into download mode (hold volume down, and the physical home button, and press the power button. You should get a warning about custom operating systems- press volume up. Connect phone to computer, if everything is set up correctly, you should see a "com" number appear near the upper left of the Odin program. Uncheck "auto reboot", press start- process should go very quickly. Once it completes, hold the volume up, and the home button. Without releasing, the other buttons, press and hold the power button, until the phone reboots. If the phone doesn't reboot, and you're certain TWRP flashed, without errors. Pull the battery. Again hold volume up, and home, and press power. As the phone powers on, you should see the recovery booting text, at which point, you can release the buttons. Flash Chainfire's SuperSu zip, in TWRP, if you want root.
tldr: Odin TWRP, flash SuperSu in TWRP

currentuserjade said:
Sprint Root - http://download.chainfire.eu/585/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-trltespr-trltespr-smn910p.zip
Sprint TWRP Recovery - http://www.techerrata.com/file/twrp2/trltespr/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-trltespr.img.tar
1. Flash CF-Auto-Root
Reboot
2. Flash TWRP Recovery
Reboot
3. Rejoice!
Both of the above linked files are installed through Odin.
I used Odin included in the CF-Auto-Root zipfile for both flashes. Be sure to only flash through the PDA button in Odin, and nothing else.
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Much thanks. ..so i don't need to worry about bootloader then. ..just basically root and run

spleef said:
Much thanks. ..so i don't need to worry about bootloader then. ..just basically root and run
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That's it

Revert Tab S 8.4 to stock kitkat

I just got a Tab S 8.4 used on ebay.
I like the tab but lots of apps I use are not lollipop compatible even when side loaded.
I want to revert this Tab S 8.4 from lollipop to the stock samsung kitkat. (32gb Titanium, USA,. wifi only version)
I just found this link with instructions:
http://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi)/5432/XAR/T700XXU1ANL2/T700XAR1ANL2/
Can I just download that and follow the instructions to get back to kitkat without any issue or tripping knox?
thanks.

Use this link: https://mega.nz/#!AYsCFaiY!aOJs57p3EV0HYzDYUxkE0QTgfW2ztCTzUYhtBKhhTZM
That is my own personal upload to Mega. It will probably be a faster download and I know it's safe.
Steps:
1. Place tablet in download mode (Turn tablet off, press and hold POWER, HOME, and VOLUME DOWN until you come to a warning screen. Click VOLUME UP to continue to download mode.)
2. Download zip file
3. Extract the file
4. Open Odin
5. Select AP
6. Select the file you just extracted
7. Click start
I've used these steps without issue. As far as KNOX is concerned, it is my understanding that flashing a custom ROM is what trips it and not stock firmware. I could be wrong on the KNOX issues.

thanks! it is a slow download.... yours is much quicker.
Any particular version of Odin to download? (3.10.6 work? or Samsung Odin 3.09?)
so installing this OVER the lollipop stock firmware I have...very little chance of bricking following the instructions if all goes well right?
I'm not new to flashing just want to make sure as I have heard someone say a samsung rep said you can't downgrade
Thanks very much!

I'm surprised at what you say, I haven't had a single issue with any app being incompatible with lollipop.
These must be pretty outdated apps.

3 of note:
simply note: you can't access it's menu system. (yes it is old, but it works the way I like just fine in kitkat)
xfinity tv go: no audio, freezes, crashes
Both Go Launcher HD & EX do weird things...unuseable.
The latest versions can't be setup the way I prefer and had on previous tablet or phone running kitkat.
all 3 run perfect in kitkat
Now granted all but the xfinity are old, but they work/config the way I want them to be.
I'd rather just have it the way I want then compromise if it all possible.

pdx1138 said:
thanks! it is a slow download.... yours is much quicker.
Any particular version of Odin to download? (3.10.6 work? or Samsung Odin 3.09?)
so installing this OVER the lollipop stock firmware I have...very little chance of bricking following the instructions if all goes well right?
I'm not new to flashing just want to make sure as I have heard someone say a samsung rep said you can't downgrade
Thanks very much!
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Version 3.10.6 is the version I use so you should be fine there. I have the same model as you, but mine is 16GB instead of 32. I seriously doubt that would make any difference. Yes, flashing over Lollipop is what I did. Ran into no issues whatsoever!

ok I did that and now it just boots to the samsung logo then holds there.
Tried turning off, won't do it.
held down vol power and home and it goes back into download mode.
I tried to flash again it does it successfully and reboots (just like first time) and it just freezes at samsung boot logo.
before that comes up it does show the green droid for a moment.
any ideas?

pdx1138 said:
ok I did that and now it just boots to the samsung logo then holds there.
Tried turning off, won't do it.
held down vol power and home and it goes back into download mode.
I tried to flash again it does it successfully and reboots (just like first time) and it just freezes at samsung boot logo.
before that comes up it does show the green droid for a moment.
any ideas?
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Boot into recovery mode and restore factory defaults. That should get you through the Samsung logo. Turn device off, hold POWER + VOLUME UP + HOME, select factory reset

ok i'm in setup now (like a new device)
thanks!
damn that made me sweat for a minute.
Thanks for the quick response

pdx1138 said:
ok i'm in setup now (like a new device)
thanks!
damn that made me sweat for a minute.
Thanks for the quick response
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Yea, I was freaking out when I first did that. I figured at that point it wouldn't hurt to give everything else a try. Enjoy your KitKat! I noticed that the colors seems to be more vivid with KitKat than Lollipop as well. That's one reason I went back.

Hi...can i have the link again?
TQ.