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Install International 4.3 ROM on Chinese N7100

Hurrrrrrrayy!!
With many tries, I have successfully installed Android 4.3 (4.3 ROM_INU-N7100XXUEMK4-20131119175336) in a Chinese N7100,
with working Wi Fi.
I would like to share, as how I did it. Here's the step by step procedure. This procedure needs lot of your time & sufficient:
1. First backup current ROM using CWM/TWRP. ( Better to be safe)
2. Download Chinese 4.3 stock ROM (CHN-N7100ZCUEMK3) from:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=21968
3. Also download India 4.3 stock ROM from : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=21880
4. Extract both zip files & keep .tar.md5 files ready.
5. Get your phone to download mode, by pressing Volume down button+home button+power button
6. Connect your phone to PC. Open Odin 3.07
7. Select PDA tab & select the MK3.tar file & click start
8. Make sure that "Auto Reboot" & "F.Reset time" options are selected.
9. Wait for the firmware to get installed.
10. The phone will restart successfully. You will find that Wi Fi will be working fine.
11. Now step to root the phone.
12. Download the F-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/264/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip.
14. Extract the zip file & get .tar file
15. This time use Odin V1.85
16. Select CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar in PDA tab @ click start.
17. Now the phone will restart with rooted. Don't open Super SU file.
18. Now it's time to update Super SU file with V1.80 version. You will not have pay store working.
So you have to install apk file from here --> http://download.chainfire.eu/370/
19. Put the super SU.apk file, in you SD card & install. ( make sure that install from unknown sources is selected)
20. Restart the phone
21. Now time to install Mobile Odin.apk file (You can get Mobile odin.apk from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899)
22. After the mobile odin is installed, open the file. It will ask for superuser permission. Press Grant. Then Mobile odin will download
some additional files. Let the download get completed.
23. Put "N7100XXUEMK4.tar" file in ext SD card.
24. Install .tar file using mobile odin. In this step select "Enable ever root", "Inject Super User",
"Inject Mobile Odin", "Wipe data and cache", "Wipe Dalvik Cache" options.
Now India 4.3 will get installed successfully & mobile will restart.
25.Superuser SU will not work. Don't panic.
26. Restart the phone in to download mode & repeat step 15 & 16
27. Now phone will restart, go to play store, update Super SU V1.80.
28. Open Super SU file, now the KNOX will be blocked by super SU.
That's it. You have successfully installed international (India) version Android 4.3 in Chinese Note II (N7100).
I am not expert, at the same time I am not a Noob. I just repeated the steps which I followed & decided to share with others,
so that it would help every one.
Don't forget THANKS button, if this procedure have helped you. Feel free to share with your friends too.

Re steps 18 and 21 - would you mind posting links for the files as dont see signature. thank you

Links for apk files updated
skearon said:
Re steps 18 and 21 - would you mind posting links for the files as dont see signature. thank you
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Hi, I have provided the links, from where you can download, Super SU.apk & Mobile Odin.apk files.

mnr336: you made good job, man. Thanks!
However did anybody tried to install any custom rom? Eg Ditto Note3? I tried - and can not...
And I wanted to have N3 features..

spansih
does this rom has spanish? any other rom with the same kind of modem with spanish?

@mnr336
after selecting india stock rom from mobile odin - did u select all the areas of tar files presented ?? kernel, recovery etc. etc. OR u skip any of the parts ?
coz after selecting default choice offered by mobile odin n7100 goes to boot cycle. Mine is also a genuine but CH region specific Note2.

What option did you select in Mobile Odin... You should click on "Open file" option. Then in the pop up screen select the internal or external card. Select the .tar file. In the pop up screen click 'check sum'. The firmware will get installed automatically. Now I am in Android KitKat 4.4.2 updated using mobile Odin.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Thanks for the quick reply.
Reboot Cycle prob was resolved after selecting REBOOT NORMAL option in Mobile odin.
Then I started again from scratch.
Loaded chinese file using odin - rooted with cf root - new supersu apk file - all good - now mobile odin pro v4.20 - Open india stock tar file from there..
i ve put that file in external sd card. Selected - Tick all the options u suggested including wipe data wipe cache.
Problem Part:
Now if i select tick AUTOMATIC ACTION option (after flash) in mobile odin menu - it flashes a couple of files on screen then - phone reboots - a temp recovery screen comes - says one by one all area flashed then it comes to the same LOOP.
Secondly...
IF i select REBOOT Normal in mobile odin - phone flashes a couple of files - reboots - a temp recovery screen - says some parts flashes ok- phone comes to normal screen. BUT i can not notice any change in ABOUT screen. IT shows same old stock chinese rom details.
I want to have default google apps on this chinese note2 daemon.
i m not able to figure out where the exact problem is.

Can you send me the screen shots of Mobile Odin 4.20, before flash. By the way, I am using Mobile Odin 4.00.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Problem was solved. I was using a 2GB External MMC to load the file - instead i used a 8GB and it was great in the end.
Grateful for your personal interest. Thanks & br

Have you tried flashing a 4.4.2 rom?? I did, and wi-fi doesn't work...

Flash Android 4.4.2 on Chinese N7100
de.f said:
Have you tried flashing a 4.4.2 rom?? I did, and wi-fi doesn't work...
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Hi, I have also upgraded to Android 4.4.2. First upgrade to 4.3, as explained in my earlier post.
Then, Just use Mobile Odin to upgrade to 4.4.2. You will have WiFi working.
Note: UI is 4.4.2 is as smooth as silk.

I get stuck at step 19. I try to install the SuperSU but it says not installed. Is it because I already have superSU installed? I decided to skip the step since i have it installed and I installed the mobileODIN but it cannot detect my phone.
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de.f said:
I get stuck at step 19. I try to install the SuperSU but it says not installed. Is it because I already have superSU installed? I decided to skip the step since i have it installed and I installed the mobileODIN but it cannot detect my phone.
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never mind. i had to use odin 3.09 to flash the root not 1.85
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Heres my problem. I need mobileODIN pro to wipe stuff... what do I do if i don't want to pay?

Last question I swear...
Knox is too powerful for me... I can't get superSU to beat knox... what do I do... lol...
I tried to follow the guide. when i go to play store, there's no update, just says superSU is installed. And I can't launch superSU
Also, I just went into the phone and manually wiped the stuff and then flashed it using mobileODIN without using the in app wipes.
I just ignored that ROM and went ahead to install another ROM and its working perfectly fine. You are the man/woman, i don't actually know you lol... so you could be either. But superSU is still not working... -.-

Sigh... I have no baseband and null for imei... any ideas???

mnr336 said:
Hurrrrrrrayy!!
3. Also download India 4.3 stock ROM from : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=21880
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Thank you it worked perfectly
but
Can I flash another firmware to get language that does'nt exist in india firmware (like arabic and french)?
thank's again

octopus82 said:
Thank you it worked perfectly
but
Can I flash another firmware to get language that does'nt exist in india firmware (like arabic and french)?
thank's again
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yes, of course.. I did..
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mnr336:
I think there is necessary update of your procedure..
1. mobile odin available at your link is lite version - I tried and have to give up - while I was unable to find necessary additional files (all those in thread shown by you did not work).
I would like to support author of odin pro - but with this chinese version I can not use google play - so I needed to download "inlegal" copy of odin pro to start it work.
2. supersu - needs to be loaded from CWM menu (?? - i mean this which you can enter with vol up+home+power at startup). and newer version is available here http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip
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mnr336 said:
Hi, I have also upgraded to Android 4.4.2. First upgrade to 4.3, as explained in my earlier post.
Then, Just use Mobile Odin to upgrade to 4.4.2. You will have WiFi working.
Note: UI is 4.4.2 is as smooth as silk.
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Man, really thank you for your experience and advice. I would never try to install 4.4.2 if not your post

mnr336 said:
Hi, I have also upgraded to Android 4.4.2. First upgrade to 4.3, as explained in my earlier post.
Then, Just use Mobile Odin to upgrade to 4.4.2. You will have WiFi working.
Note: UI is 4.4.2 is as smooth as silk.
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what firmware do you use to update 4.4.2
please i need it
thanks

I have installed Indian firmware N7100XXUFNL1_N7100ODDFNI1_N7100DDUFND1
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

mnr336 said:
I have installed Indian firmware N7100XXUFNL1_N7100ODDFNI1_N7100DDUFND1
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk
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Thanks......

Viper4android error driver not installed!

I have trying to install viper4android on my q1010i from past 2 months and have tried every mentioned thing on the vipers forum as well as other threads.
The thing is its showing error- "Driver installation failed, the busybox found on your device doesn't work. this usually means you installed the wrong or broken busybox, V4A needs stericson busybox to work. If you are sure about having installed the proper busybox, then please confirm your device has been properly rooted."
Things i have tried
- Installing both busybox(free from playstore as well as pro)
- Tried unrooting and rerooting the device
- Flashed different versions of supersu
- Tried different versions of V4A
- Tried flashed different versions of V4A
Please help me!!...The thing is V4A works with jb but not working with kk.
I have currently stock kk s002 with exposed framework installed

Cheers... I did it !
nishantgupta107 said:
I have trying to install viper4android on my q1010i from past 2 months and have tried every mentioned thing on the vipers forum as well as other threads.
The thing is its showing error- "Driver installation failed, the busybox found on your device doesn't work. this usually means you installed the wrong or broken busybox, V4A needs stericson busybox to work. If you are sure about having installed the proper busybox, then please confirm your device has been properly rooted."
Things i have tried
- Installing both busybox(free from playstore as well as pro)
- Tried unrooting and rerooting the device
- Flashed different versions of supersu
- Tried different versions of V4A
- Tried flashed different versions of V4A
Please help me!!...The thing is V4A works with jb but not working with kk.
I have currently stock kk s002 with exposed framework installed
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Suggestion: (Why Don't you update to S009, Its much more smooth!)
My Xolo Q1010i on 4.4.2 is working good with "Viper".
At start even i faced a lot of Problem but at last got a Solution :victory:
Technical Info:
(This problem is there in KK because there is no space left in kitkat System to Put any other file)
So, what u have to do is
1. You should have flashed a Stock 4.4.2 Kitkat Rom which is already SUed(Rooted) / Or root ur Kitkat by flashing custom Recovery and flashing SuperSu after that (google it for further details)
2. You need to delete some system App (To Get some space In System)
*Use Root Explore / ES File Explorer in root mode
To do this, U need to go In System>App> DELETE AN APP {PREFER GOOGLE PLUS(As u can intall it again)}
3. Restart
4. Upate SuperSu Binary(How to ?>Google It)
5.Install Busy Box
6. Enjoy Super Cool Audio Quality
But Viper have An Issue on Kitkat, If you clear viper from Recent... it will stop to work.
And Ya I'm using Multiwindow!
Check Here: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/q10...ws-android-t3116786/post60931397#post60931397 )

I am stuck with s002 coz i was nt properly able to root s009 (luck patcher and other root app not working)
couldn't find the extra and awesomeness in s009 which was not in s002 so not gonna update.
And i have apprx 73.8mb in my system and i think that's enough for viper.
Also i have already uninstalled most of the system apps(before asking for help).
Other suggestions??

nishantgupta107 said:
I am stuck with s002 coz i was nt properly able to root s009 (luck patcher and other root app not working)
couldn't find the extra and awesomeness in s009 which was not in s002 so not gonna update.
And i have apprx 73.8mb in my system and i think that's enough for viper.
Also i have already uninstalled most of the system apps(before asking for help).
Other suggestions??
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Notice: None of Rooting App will work for Xolo Q1010i... u need to follow this to do that, else u will always be there with s002!
The Problem is, Your Xolo is not properly Rooted(No proper Su binary Available)! [And simple copy / paste do not work in kitkat]
So, i strongly Recommend You to,
1. Download SU'ed "S009" from here : ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/q1010i/orig-development/rom-stock-xolo-q1010i-rom-one-d-t2883342 )
{You Seriously Need To Flash To Get Root, I Flashed Some 10-12 times to discover how to properly root our Xolo with s009 Kitkat}
2. Flash It With Flashing Tool
3. Follow Instruction What I have given Above properly.
4. I guarantee S009 works on Root poperly n buttery smooth with great battery backup N With Viper ofcourse :laugh:
(And Ya, Reminding Again Flashing The Above SUed Rom is important, after that follow my steps. Else you will never be able to properly Root Your Xolo Q1010i )
And Remember, If Viper works on Mine Xolo with Kitkat S009.... It will work for you, for sure. Just give it a proper Try buddy

ok, i'll try this and will post result after sometime.(having exams)
and do i have to flash latest super su binary also...after flashing pre su'ed s009.

nishantgupta107 said:
ok, i'll try this and will post result after sometime.(having exams)
and do i have to flash latest super su binary also...after flashing pre su'ed s009.
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Nah, Just update it via play Store.
Then, SuperSu will ask you to update binary itself. Done!(Make Sure u delete some file from system before updating SuperSu)

i have tried on sued s009..nothing happened...still same error...
i don't know what i m doing wrong...

Finally after working whole night i have viper fully working in my kk now..!!!
i m soo happy...
the thing was my os was missing audio_effects.conf which i mistakenly deleted when i uninstalled dsp manager...

Disable "MOUNT SPACE SEPARATION" on Super SU

posting fix I found someone else figured out
nishantgupta107 said:
I am stuck with s002 coz i was nt properly able to root s009 (luck patcher and other root app not working)
couldn't find the extra and awesomeness in s009 which was not in s002 so not gonna update.
And i have apprx 73.8mb in my system and i think that's enough for viper.
Also i have already uninstalled most of the system apps(before asking for help).
Other suggestions??
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This is what fixed my busybox error with V4A driver install:
"OK all I have a fix for installing Viper on the Tab S.
Use any file explorer and navigate to /system/vendor/etc
Copy the audio_effects.conf in that location
Navigate to /system/etc and paste the file you copied there
Once copied change the permissions to match the other files in the /system/etc folder
Install Viper and it should work this time, apparently the audio.effects.conf file is expected to be in the /system/etc location and is not there by default for some reason....*"
The file was already where it said to copy to, but contents were different. Either way, afterwards opening V4A apk file (without even having to reinstall), it prompted for driver install and did it!
zach

killerBRs said:
Disable "MOUNT SPACE SEPARATION" on Super SU
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The voice of sanity.
Go into SuperSU. If everything is installed correctly (rooted, supersu, viper, and busybox), this WILL be the proper solution.

killerBRs said:
Disable "MOUNT SPACE SEPARATION" on Super SU
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:good: it works!:good:

[Discussion]Acer Z220 Root, Recovery, TWRP, Rom

I happened to own a Acer Z220, I want to root it and get xposed framework for additional feature (a 3rd party rom is not expected at this stage:crying.
I find some good stuff from http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=674828, if someone speaks Russian, please ask if vm03 could update the twrp to the latest.
What I want is an updated version of TWRP.
ps: Since this unpopular phone has no excising Root+Recovery solution around, I decide to post what I have concluded so far.
-------------------------------------what I have concluded so far---------------------------------------------------------------
boot into recovery:
1st press and hold vol+ and power key
wait til vibret 2 times then release both key
and press vol - key wait 10 to 15sc
thanks trust4eve83
boot into fastboot
press and hold vol- and power key, wait 10 to 15sc
How to do a nand backup(without flashing a 3rd party recovery)
boot into fastboot
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot devices (make sure your device is there)
fastboot boot twrp.img (doing this also test if the 3rd party recovery will work for your device before you acturally flash it)
now you in twrp
Only working Root method:
I had tried many method, only KingRoot works.
Ps:
You might require a second try for a success root, and you "might" lost root access after restart.
How to flash a 3rd party recovery (after rooted)
$ su
# dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p25
assuming your recovery block is the same as mine, or try:
# dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
# reboot recovery
Ps:
Since I really dislike the root manager bundled with KingRoot, thus repeated some of the above steps to get clean system with TWRP+SuperSU.
----------------------------files to download-----------------------------------
USB drivers
usb drivers
or you can search for z220 here: http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
Kernel Source Code (Android 5.0 Lollipop) - 20150612
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF... Z220&Step3=Z220&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6
TWRP v2.8.1, 3rd party recovery
thanks to vm03 http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=674828&st=0#entry43636281
TWRP v3.0.2 port by commandervadeo:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxX4BigQAKE-a19ScXYwYzRxQjQ
Thanks to @commandervadeo
TWRP v2.8.1, stock recovery, stock boot download
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ddmzouhm2i39ge9/AACaDJ3WzbHw2x1Zx4VZZ-DAa?dl=0
------------------Stock ROM and Tools----------------------------------
Dead: all roms: http://vache-android.com/?dir=hubicAcer/Z220
If someone speaks French, ask acer-club.fr what's happening.
AAP_GEN1 & AAP_CUS4: https://drive.google.com/drive/fold...VuX3BRbEpMS05RcTJJNnkzZTZ2TjNIU2FBNG1zXzhENTg
EMEA_GEN1 & PA_CA (Canadian):
http://masterandroids.com/cara-flashing-acer-z220-via-fastboot-tested/
Everything z220 related was stolen from this post, but the tutorial was well written in Indonesian.

Dead Links.
Your dropbox link is dead. Please fix. Also, by chance do you have a system.img for the Z220? KingRoot modified my install-recovery.sh and now I cannot OTA update. TIA!

Does anyone have a link for the TWRP? I really need it right now.
--PokeAcer

does anyone have cwm or twrp acer z220

Root it by kingroot. Change it with SuperSU . ( google kingroot to SuperSU) . The one in used terminal emulator. Now u have SuperSU installed
For custom recovery, i can't help u . However , u can use flashfire to flash xposed framework. Download xposed framework , and flash the zip file ( exposed framework) with flashfire. Don't check auto mount , just proceed . After that , scroll down to everRoot option, and check all box inside it. After u done , flash. Last , install xposed installer. and voila!
My advice : don't use xposed framework if u don't know what you are doing . If something gone wrong , reflash ur Acer with a stock ROM ( u can get it from S4trio blog )
Keep in mind that flashfire only working with SuperSU.

The TWRP image is gone (404), does anyone else have a copy?

PokeAcer said:
The TWRP image is gone (404), does anyone else have a copy?
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dropbox link is fixed
dorissfirm99 said:
does anyone have cwm or twrp acer z220
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dropbox link is fixed
PokeAcer said:
Does anyone have a link for the TWRP? I really need it right now.
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dropbox link is fixed
glicious001 said:
Your dropbox link is dead. Please fix. Also, by chance do you have a system.img for the Z220? KingRoot modified my install-recovery.sh and now I cannot OTA update. TIA!
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dropbox link is fixed, did I not say to do a nand backup
nightmareside said:
Root it by kingroot. Change it with SuperSU . ( google kingroot to SuperSU) . The one in used terminal emulator. Now u have SuperSU installed
For custom recovery, i can't help u . However , u can use flashfire to flash xposed framework. Download xposed framework , and flash the zip file ( exposed framework) with flashfire. Don't check auto mount , just proceed . After that , scroll down to everRoot option, and check all box inside it. After u done , flash. Last , install xposed installer. and voila!
My advice : don't use xposed framework if u don't know what you are doing . If something gone wrong , reflash ur Acer with a stock ROM ( u can get it from S4trio blog )
Keep in mind that flashfire only working with SuperSU.
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there is a stock rom at S4trio blog? can't find it

Can u tell me step by step unlock bootloader and install twrp for my Acer Z220 via pc?

Stock ROM and Tools Acer Z220:
vache-android.***/?dir=hubicAcer/Z220
Change * to com
To flash via PC, select the Flash Image.
To flash via stock recovery, select SDs.

does anyone how to get the device to update? i've flashed the device complete stock, and it keeps having an error about partition size

commandervadeo said:
does anyone how to get the device to update? i've flashed the device complete stock, and it keeps having an error about partition size
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So that is a legit stock rom....did you flashed the Canada rom? Can you upload the error image?

inonosa said:
So that is a legit stock rom....did you flashed the Canada rom? Can you upload the error image?
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i reflashed it again, and it decided to work xd

what is the issue with us not being able to get a 3rd party rom? just wondering.

help me....
im adit build.prop and now stuck at acer logo(bootloop)

commandervadeo said:
what is the issue with us not being able to get a 3rd party rom? just wondering.
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I got this phone for a very cheap price....
So, small user group....
Iman Haziq said:
help me....
im adit build.prop and now stuck at acer logo(bootloop)
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assuming u did a nand backup, like I mentioned, then just restore the backup

inonosa said:
I got this phone for a very cheap price....
So, small user group....
assuming u did a nand backup, like I mentioned, then just restore the backup
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damn okay, ill try to port over cm12/cm13 if i can okay?!?!?

I almost gave up until I found the your thread ..... I boot to TWRP and after that I backup data and flash stock rom (zip file) and .Finally restore data and it work.Thank for TWRP custom recovery .....
Thanks alot...
Can give me thanks....?

working twrp 3.0!!!
Working twrp 3.0 port by me! I was able to install super su 2.79 with it! https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxX4BigQAKE-a19ScXYwYzRxQjQ *edit* was also able to flash it to my recovery partition!!!

failed to enter TRWP

weird,,,
coffemixer said:
failed to enter TRWP
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thats weird, it works for me. Like both versions of TWRP...

Tab Pro 10.1 ROM problem - tablet hung

My tablet kept locking on the SAMSUNG startup screen. Previously, I had to do a hard reset. It just happened again. Now I think the original ROM image is lost or damaged. I can do a hard reset, but upon reboot, it does not load the factory image and ask the new computer questions. I have the Wi-Fi SM-T520 and can't find a stock ROM for it.
I downloaded the GraveD ROM 3.0 zip file. But I don't know how to install it. I tried to install update from external device. I put the ZIP file on the sd card and selected the file, but that did nothing. I am very much a beginner at this.
Any advice?

GaryK2 said:
My tablet kept locking on the SAMSUNG startup screen. Previously, I had to do a hard reset. It just happened again. Now I think the original ROM image is lost or damaged. I can do a hard reset, but upon reboot, it does not load the factory image and ask the new computer questions. I have the Wi-Fi SM-T520 and can't find a stock ROM for it.
I downloaded the GraveD ROM 3.0 zip file. But I don't know how to install it. I tried to install update from external device. I put the ZIP file on the sd card and selected the file, but that did nothing. I am very much a beginner at this.
Any advice?
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Are you on a custom ROM? Do you have a custom recovery?
- If yes, just download CM12.1 for picassowifi from here: http://cyanogenmod.altervista.org/ and flash it (and gapps ARM-5.1) and enjoy!
If you are pure stock in all respects:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-how-to-root-install-custom-recovery-t3087451

shikhanshu said:
Are you on a custom ROM? Do you have a custom recovery?
- If yes, just download CM12.1 for picassowifi from here: http://cyanogenmod.altervista.org/ and flash it (and gapps ARM-5.1) and enjoy!
If you are pure stock in all respects:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-how-to-root-install-custom-recovery-t3087451
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I am running a stock ROM. I assume that I have to root the device first. I downloaded USB_Drivers_1.6.27.0.exe. Win10 will not let me run it "This publisher has been blocked from running software on your machine.". I did some searches and cannot get it to run.
I also tried skipping this step and tried running CF-Auto-Root-picassowifi-picassowifixx-smt520.tar.md5 from the sd card using external option and I get a signature error.
If I use Odin3-v3.10.6.exe, the program "sees" the usb in ID:COM. However after a long wait it reports Fail.
I also tried installing GraveD_V3.0 for the sd card and got the same signature error.
I am close to giving up!

Saw a link to fix the win10 error. Tried it?
https://www.technipages.com/windows-10-fix-this-publisher-has-been-blocked-from-running-software
Also see if you can install win7 in virtualbox and use that.
I remember having a hard time finding the right drivers myself for the download mode. But once i was able to get twrp installed on it, i am free
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Before anything else, please download the three things you need to resurrect your tablet. With Cyanogenmod download servers gone, there's no telling when (and if) you might be able to find another mirror. I was lucky enough to find one myself by intense googling
CM12.1 final nightly (the BEST ROM) for SM-T520
https://archive.org/download/cmarchive_nighlies/cm-12.1-20161016-NIGHTLY-picassowifi.zip
OpenGapps.org -> ARM, 5.1, pico (or whichever variant you want)
TWRP custom recovery for SM-T520 - Download link and instructions available here:
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxytabpro101exynoswifi.html
You don't need root to put TWRP, do it through bootloader (you need Odin and drivers for it at the minimum). Follow instructions very precisely under the section "Odin Install Method (No Root Required)"
I really hope you can bring back the tab to life and get CM12.1 on it. I can feel your pain as I went through the same
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Also found this (says works with Win10):
http://www.odindrivers.net/
Remove all previously installed Samsung drivers and/or Odin tool before installing from here.
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LOL, one more thing. Be sure to copy the CM12.1 zip and opengapps zip to your internal storage (or SD card) first. So that by the time you are able to install TWRP successfully and can get inside it, you already have everything you need.
Once in TWRP, do an advanced wipe, wipe out cache/dalvik/system/data (NOT internal storage and SD card). Then "Install" and choose the CM12.1 zip FIRST, then "add more zips", choose opengapps zip second; then flash zips; reboot.

hello
i think if you have a problem with a recovery you must install an other recover
cfautoroot is ok for that
before copy a rom zip on an sd card
then install cfautoroot with odin the tablet will boots on cmw recovery
then install a new rom and a new recovery
in cfautoroot you have drivers and recovery
don't use drivers from kies or smart switch
regards

validatus said:
hello
i think if you have a problem with a recovery you must install an other recover
cfautoroot is ok for that
before copy a rom zip on an sd card
then install cfautoroot with odin the tablet will boots on cmw recovery
then install a new rom and a new recovery
in cfautoroot you have drivers and recovery
don't use drivers from kies or smart switch
regards
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Where do I get cfautoroot?

Anyone successfully rooted SM-A520W?

Hey everyone,
I have been trying to root my new Samsung A5 (A520W - Canadian variant) but nothing seems to be working.
My first method was to flash CF AUTO ROOT with Odin, but this just rebooted the device without any sign of changing anything - no superSU installed and RootChecker returning negative results
I then flashed TWRP, and from there tried installing both SuperSU and Magisk v16.0, both of these options made the phone unusable (verification error on boot) so I flashed back to stock firmware and now I'm out of ideas.
I've tried looking for guides on the SM-A520F (non-Canadian variant) but most of these are out of date with respect to the recent OTA upgrade to nougat and/or mention the CF AUTO ROOT method which I know doesn't work
has anyone here managed to root this device? Am I missing a step, like formatting/wiping data beforehand or something? is it worth downgrading to an earlier android version?
Cheers!

dan.tjones said:
Hey everyone,
I have been trying to root my new Samsung A5 (A520W - Canadian variant) but nothing seems to be working.
My first method was to flash CF AUTO ROOT with Odin, but this just rebooted the device without any sign of changing anything - no superSU installed and RootChecker returning negative results
I then flashed TWRP, and from there tried installing both SuperSU and Magisk v16.0, both of these options made the phone unusable (verification error on boot) so I flashed back to stock firmware and now I'm out of ideas.
I've tried looking for guides on the SM-A520F (non-Canadian variant) but most of these are out of date with respect to the recent OTA upgrade to nougat and/or mention the CF AUTO ROOT method which I know doesn't work
has anyone here managed to root this device? Am I missing a step, like formatting/wiping data beforehand or something? is it worth downgrading to an earlier android version?
Cheers!
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Format data with the FORMAT DATA button first in TWRP then immediately flash Magisk (preferred) or latest Supersu.
Reboot.

dan.tjones said:
Hey everyone,
I have been trying to root my new Samsung A5 (A520W - Canadian variant) but nothing seems to be working.
My first method was to flash CF AUTO ROOT with Odin, but this just rebooted the device without any sign of changing anything - no superSU installed and RootChecker returning negative results
I then flashed TWRP, and from there tried installing both SuperSU and Magisk v16.0, both of these options made the phone unusable (verification error on boot) so I flashed back to stock firmware and now I'm out of ideas.
I've tried looking for guides on the SM-A520F (non-Canadian variant) but most of these are out of date with respect to the recent OTA upgrade to nougat and/or mention the CF AUTO ROOT method which I know doesn't work
has anyone here managed to root this device? Am I missing a step, like formatting/wiping data beforehand or something? is it worth downgrading to an earlier android version?
Cheers!
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Just wondering how you flashed TWRP (which version) and how? I'm having the same issue trying to get root on this phone and will probably just flash a custom

jermzii said:
Just wondering how you flashed TWRP (which version) and how? I'm having the same issue trying to get root on this phone and will probably just flash a custom
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I have done it! Had the same problem and yes i have the Canadian a520w. I had to use Odin and then install superuser
Step one: Is to download Odin on pc mac or linux.
Step two: download superuser on your phone then move the file from your phone to
you computer.
Step three: open Odin and select the superuser zip file and it should say pass.
Step four: install root checker off Google play
This is not a full tutorial on how to install it but all you need to search is how to use Odin.

I got it!!

jermzii said:
I got it!!
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Glad you got it to work did you use my method?

ashyx said:
Format data with the FORMAT DATA button first in TWRP then immediately flash Magisk (preferred) or latest Supersu.
Reboot.
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Can you please provide a link to an appropriate TWRP version for SM-A520W?
Many thanks!
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SlickSneeker said:
I have done it! Had the same problem and yes i have the Canadian a520w. I had to use Odin and then install superuser
Step one: Is to download Odin on pc mac or linux.
Step two: download superuser on your phone then move the file from your phone to
you computer.
Step three: open Odin and select the superuser zip file and it should say pass.
Step four: install root checker off Google play
This is not a full tutorial on how to install it but all you need to search is how to use Odin.
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Please excuse my being a layman in this matter. I tried tot flash superuser.zip using ODIN but ODIN does not even see zip files (it only recognizes some other formats like .tar, .img etc). Could you please give a little more details on how you flashed superuser.zip using ODIN?
Thanks a lot in advance.

jermzii said:
I got it!!
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Hi jermzii,
I apologize for my questions - I am not very experienced in all these. I would like to ask you a few questions:
Where did you get an appropriate TWRP version for SM-A520W?
Also, ODIN, does not "see" zip files. How did you flash the supersu.zip using ODIN?
Many thanks for your help in advance.

I just bought a Canadian A520W with with stock Nougat (Telus firmware A520WVLS2BRD2). I tried to root it using CF autoroot and TWRP and I had the exact experience as the OP dan.tjones. There is no TWRP specifically for A520W. After trying several versions I found one which is successfully flashed with ODIN (TWRP 3.2.1.0 for A520F). TWRP appears to install Magisk (latest version 16) successfully but it shows no root or su binary. TWRP also appears to install SuperSU zip (there is a specific version for A520W nougat) successfully, but when I open SuperSU app, it says the SU binary is occupied. Google shows two "fixes" ((1) clean uninstall using an option within SuperSU, then reinstall, and (2) uninstall SuperSU + install an earlier version of SuperSU then updating the binary (hangs). Both fixes do not work. Someone mention wiping DATA in TWRP would fix the problem, but it did not work for me.
The major problem seems to be KNOX keep saying "failed verification". At one point it was so screwed up that it just boot-loop / hang and the only thing that work was download mode. I install TWRP again and it sticks. Then I wiped everything (cache/ Dalvik, data, system, internal storage). I probably could try to flash the stock nougat firmware using ODIN, but it was still downloading (snail speed free download).
Since there is no more OS in the phone, I manage to install a 6.0.1 pre-rooted custom ROM using TWRP (I originally intended to downgrade from 7 to 6.0.1 anyway because of reports of poor battery life), and installation was successfully, giving me root. BTW I originally tried to downgrade from stock nougat to stock marshmellow using ODIN, but it does not work ("failed" message).
The TWRP version that I flashed with ODIN:
TWRP 3.2.1.0 for A520F ("recovery_a5y17lte-080318.img.tar")
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588962
The 6.0.1 custom ROM I installed with TWRP:
AXES ROM v.1 (they did say it is compatible with A520W)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series-2017/development/rom-t3606231
I did not find any nougat custom ROM suitable for A520W. I am happy that I can find a rooted ROM and it does not matter to me whether it is marshmellow or nougat.

slim_thumb said:
I just bought a Canadian A520W with with stock Nougat (Telus firmware A520WVLS2BRD2). I tried to root it using CF autoroot and TWRP and I had the exact experience as the OP dan.tjones. There is no TWRP specifically for A520W. After trying several versions I found one which is successfully flashed with ODIN (TWRP 3.2.1.0 for A520F). TWRP appears to install Magisk (latest version 16) successfully but it shows no root or su binary. TWRP also appears to install SuperSU zip (there is a specific version for A520W nougat) successfully, but when I open SuperSU app, it says the SU binary is occupied. Google shows two "fixes" ((1) clean uninstall using an option within SuperSU, then reinstall, and (2) uninstall SuperSU + install an earlier version of SuperSU then updating the binary (hangs). Both fixes do not work. Someone mention wiping DATA in TWRP would fix the problem, but it did not work for me.
The major problem seems to be KNOX keep saying "failed verification". At one point it was so screwed up that it just boot-loop / hang and the only thing that work was download mode. I install TWRP again and it sticks. Then I wiped everything (cache/ Dalvik, data, system, internal storage). I probably could try to flash the stock nougat firmware using ODIN, but it was still downloading (snail speed free download).
Since there is no more OS in the phone, I manage to install a 6.0.1 pre-rooted custom ROM using TWRP (I originally intended to downgrade from 7 to 6.0.1 anyway because of reports of poor battery life), and installation was successfully, giving me root. BTW I originally tried to downgrade from stock nougat to stock marshmellow using ODIN, but it does not work ("failed" message).
The TWRP version that I flashed with ODIN:
TWRP 3.2.1.0 for A520F ("recovery_a5y17lte-080318.img.tar")
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588962
Before flashing custom ROM (in zip format), I use TWRP to wipe everything on the phone (cache / Dalvik, data, system, internal storage).
The 6.0.1 custom ROM I installed with TWRP:
AXES ROM v.1 (they did say it is compatible with A520W)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series-2017/development/rom-t3606231
I did not find any nougat custom ROM suitable for A520W. I am happy that I can find a rooted ROM and it does not matter to me whether it is marshmellow or nougat.
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You have rooted the device successfully the first time when you flashed magisk.Just root manager app was not installed.
If you have screwed up your device, do a clean flash of OS...then flash twrp and after flashing magisk the binary would be flashed but the app would
not be installed.To do that extract the app from the magisk zip that you flashed.It must be in common folder inside the zip.
Dont flash binaries on top of binaries.
Hope it helps

dan.tjones said:
Hey everyone,
I have been trying to root my new Samsung A5 (A520W - Canadian variant) but nothing seems to be working.
My first method was to flash CF AUTO ROOT with Odin, but this just rebooted the device without any sign of changing anything - no superSU installed and RootChecker returning negative results
I then flashed TWRP, and from there tried installing both SuperSU and Magisk v16.0, both of these options made the phone unusable (verification error on boot) so I flashed back to stock firmware and now I'm out of ideas.
I've tried looking for guides on the SM-A520F (non-Canadian variant) but most of these are out of date with respect to the recent OTA upgrade to nougat and/or mention the CF AUTO ROOT method which I know doesn't work
has anyone here managed to root this device? Am I missing a step, like formatting/wiping data beforehand or something? is it worth downgrading to an earlier android version?
Cheers!
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hey...im novice at this as well but I did get my a520w rooted with su on oreo with twrp...I flashed the latest su on twrp....twrp was hard to get on but there is somewhere that shows how...good luck

A Very Possible and Precise Solution
dan.tjones said:
Hey everyone,
I have been trying to root my new Samsung A5 (A520W - Canadian variant) but nothing seems to be working.
My first method was to flash CF AUTO ROOT with Odin, but this just rebooted the device without any sign of changing anything - no superSU installed and RootChecker returning negative results
I then flashed TWRP, and from there tried installing both SuperSU and Magisk v16.0, both of these options made the phone unusable (verification error on boot) so I flashed back to stock firmware and now I'm out of ideas.
I've tried looking for guides on the SM-A520F (non-Canadian variant) but most of these are out of date with respect to the recent OTA upgrade to nougat and/or mention the CF AUTO ROOT method which I know doesn't work
has anyone here managed to root this device? Am I missing a step, like formatting/wiping data beforehand or something? is it worth downgrading to an earlier android version?
Cheers!
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Hey Sir!
Soooooo I've been messing around with this all night and I figured it out somehow after nearly frying my new A5 (2017) lol
I'd recommend that you follow the directions as best you can and as fully to help you not have to redo all your software settings and stuff like I did haha. I think if all this is done in this order you shouldn't have to lose your data. I can't guarantee anything but figured I could share what worked for me. BONUS: I actually don't have an unlocked phone and I'm still locked to my carrier actually! So I don't think all these warnings are necessarily valid. Anyhow, hope it helps. :laugh:
NOTE: I'm not allowed to post website links here for some reason haha so sorry for the inconvenience! All the sites began with the https colon double slash btw! So MAKE SURE to add that to the addresses below (links are in italics)!
FIRST: Completely backup phone using Android Studio as can be found at Tech Republic website /article/how-to-create-a-full-backup-of-your-android-device-without-root/ . Also I'd recommend you do a Smart Switch full backup. Smart Switch will work to some extent and I personally restored from there pretty intact as I didn't have the Android Studio backup option before my phone got wrecked by the Verification error after I attempted to flash SuperSU onto the phone using TWRP.
1. BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE: Enable Developer Mode (by tapping on the Build Number several times), Turn OEM unlock on, enable USB debugging, and make sure all the "factory reset block" is off (or Allow factory reset option is on) and encrypted data features are off, I unlocked any Notes and disabled Secure Folder and Knox and Samsung Pass
2. Turn phone off
3. Boot phone into Custom OS install mode by holding Power+Volume Up+Home
4. I downloaded a TWRP installer file from tx5.androidfilehost.com/dl/TLLV1I5jSqS9Zg68RNh1hA/1538776061/890129502657588962/recovery_a5y17lte-080318.img.tar
5. Download the Odin software to flash TWRP onto your device, I got mine from drive.google.com/file/d/0B-2yp-J_x0LPaGJrSUlUcHE1a2s/view
6. Used Odin 3.1 to flash TWRP onto Recovery using the AP function, also turned Auto Reboot and F.Restart off (unchecked boxes)
7. Downloaded (newest file that's a zip) such as no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip from build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/ and put it on the SD card in the phone
8. Turned phone off and booted it into Recovery Mode by holding Power+Volume Down+Home
9. Used TWRP recovery to flash the no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip which sort of disables all the security things on Samsung (such as Health and Pass and Auto Updates) that would block your work, and this actually lets you reboot your phone instead of getting the Verification Integrity Check failed error and having to reset your phone every time.
10. After rebooting my phone, everything was running fine. I then downloaded SuperSU file SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip from download.chainfire.eu/1220/SuperSU/SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip?retrieve_file=1
11. Used TWRP in Recovery Mode to flash SuperSU onto phone from SD card and hit Reboot. Slight boot loop was visible and then the phone restarted normally with SuperSU installed and full root access. Thanks be to God.
Again, I can't guarantee this will work BUT it is the first walkthrough that I know of on the web. Hope it helps at all!

Edit:
Originally gave up on this, but recently managed to flash TWRP.
Now in Verification Error on boot, and trying to flash the no-verity to get around that.

Success (almost rooted, but shouldn't be much harder)
Just flashed a custom OS using Odin_3.12.3, twrp-3.2.3-1-a5y17lte.img.tar, lineage-14.1-20181117-nightly-a5y17lte-signed.zip, and open_gapps-arm64-7.1-pico-20181204.zip.
With help from this discussion, the LineageOS wiki "Install LineageOS on a5y17lte", r/LineageOS "Heimdall Failed to send data" (a post by noahajac was very helpful. You'll find it soon after OP), and the Odin install guide.
Some problems I encountered was that heimdall isn't favoured for this, and that if you try to wipe your partition through TWRP and it says it couldn't mount /data, you need to format the partition before wiping it.
Edit: so upon using the phone for a bit, it became evident that the SIM card was not being detected. From what I've read so far, this is because the phone had Android Oreo and the LineageOS was for Nougat. So I will have to restore and then revert to a Nougat version of Android and try again from there...
Not gonna be finished tonight. As long as I can get the restore and cell service working...

Two Questions re: rooting the SM-A520W
1. How can I make a proper Nandroid Backup. Everytime I go into TWRP the /data partition is unavailable. Yes I formated it and flashed no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip but it still is Zero bytes.
2. After rooting, the Fingerprint scanner becomes non operational and the lock screen password/pin does not work (keeps asking for the same password/pin over and over even though they are correct.)
Thanks for the Help.

ethan_hines said:
1. How can I make a proper Nandroid Backup. Everytime I go into TWRP the /data partition is unavailable. Yes I formated it and flashed no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip but it still is Zero bytes.
2. After rooting, the Fingerprint scanner becomes non operational and the lock screen password/pin does not work (keeps asking for the same password/pin over and over even though they are correct.)
Thanks for the Help.
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Which firmware are you running.

ashyx said:
Which firmware are you running.
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I'm on Stock 8.0
I managed to fix problem 1 by flashing a modded Version of TWRP (3.2.3-TwrpBuilder) I am rooted with Magisk and now have access to the /data partition and can make a proper Nandroid Backup.
Problem 2 Is still there I seem to remember I have to replace Samsung Pass and Samsung Account, but I don't know where they are located I think I am supposed to create a directory in /prv-app I don't remember

I have that phone. I installed a custom recovery and used super SU.

SonicFan66 said:
I have that phone. I installed a custom recovery and used super SU.
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I didn't want Super SU because it can't be hidden from apps that disable if root is detected esp. Snapchat

@ethan_hines did you figure it out? I am looking to do what you did.