Hey all!
I'm new to Samsung completely, I have experience rooting, as I've had multiple Nexus devices, and other rootable phones. Just never had a Samsung. I recently took the Oreo OTA update, and was wondering about the best rooting method? Ive read that you lose secret folder. Is there a way to keep that?
Basically I just want to debloat more and theme without having to use Andromeda, as that is annoying.
zakkyzombie said:
Hey all!
I'm new to Samsung completely, I have experience rooting, as I've had multiple Nexus devices, and other rootable phones. Just never had a Samsung. I recently took the Oreo OTA update, and was wondering about the best rooting method? Ive read that you lose secret folder. Is there a way to keep that?
Basically I just want to debloat more and theme without having to use Andromeda, as that is annoying.
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At this point in time there is no root for the Verizon Samsung S8+.
OneoftheRabble said:
At this point in time there is no root for the Verizon Samsung S8+.
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Lame.
Thanks I appreciate your help.
Rooting for Verizon is not happening as of now as they Lock the Boot-Loader and just Phones aren't as easy to Root now
Yes it will work fine on oreo, as long as the 2nd to last number of the version you are on isn't a 3. Example:
Good: G950USQU2CRB7
Not Good: G950USQU3CRC6
^-- That right there is a no no for now
But afaik there is so rom in existence for 950u with a 3 there. Just something to watch for in the future.
You don't need to flash back to nougat stock first either. Your should be able to go straight to pcr. If you have trouble with the first step you can try flashing part 2 first, followed by 1 then 2 again, but i fine expect you will have any issues.
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If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
ikoyhn said:
If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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But this will take you back to Nougat QL1. There isn't a root for our phones in Oreo yet. Darn Verizon.
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If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...oot-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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I have a 2!
So basically what I'm gathering is, it downgrades the bootloader or kernal to a rootable state, then with wizardry I can flash a Oreo rom?
zakkyzombie said:
I have a 2!
So basically what I'm gathering is, it downgrades the bootloader or kernal to a rootable state, then with wizardry I can flash a Oreo rom?
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Not exactly, this is a root/rom combo. So it will downgrade you back to Nougat version 2 bootloader firmware, root your device, and flash a ROM all at the same time. So there is no way to flash a different ROM since the rooting process and ROM flashing is built into one step.
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OneoftheRabble said:
But this will take you back to Nougat QL1. There isn't a root for our phones in Oreo yet. Darn Verizon.
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True, but if anyone is still lucky enough to be on version 2 bootloader on Oreo they still can downgrade to Nougat version 2 bootloader and use that Root/ROM combo to root their device since it works on ver. 2 bootloader but not 3. And yeah, screw Verizon!
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Not exactly, this is a root/rom combo. So it will downgrade you back to Nougat version 2 bootloader firmware, root your device, and flash a ROM all at the same time. So there is no way to flash a different ROM since the rooting process and ROM flashing is built into one step.
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True, but if anyone is still lucky enough to be on version 2 bootloader on Oreo they still can downgrade to Nougat version 2 bootloader and use that Root/ROM combo to root their device since it works on ver. 2 bootloader but not 3. And yeah, screw Verizon!
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Ahh. Makes sense. Basically flashing a modded factory image?
I want to but am wondering what happens to the secure folder?
zakkyzombie said:
Ahh. Makes sense. Basically flashing a modded factory image?
I want to but am wondering what happens to the secure folder?
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Yeah its flashing an engineered firmware, and it trips knox which is needed for secure folder I think. I looked on my S8+ and couldn't find secure folder anywhere, so I'm guessing the ROM removes it.
Wrenerry said:
How is your battery life... ?
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I get about 6Hrs screen on time
nougat so it kinda sounds like i should not take the oreo update if i want to root / mod my s8+is that true or not? Thanks (my 1st samsung from htc)
Dayliter said:
nougat so it kinda sounds like i should not take the oreo update if i want to root / mod my s8+is that true or not? Thanks (my 1st samsung from htc)
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Yeah, I'd stay on Nougat.
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Yeah, I'd stay on Nougat.
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Man, I miss the days of flashing roms. Back on my note 3, i used to flash a new rom weekly and had a ball customizing things and seeing what new roms were comming out.
TomNJ3256 said:
Man, I miss the days of flashing roms. Back on my note 3, i used to flash a new rom weekly and had a ball customizing things and seeing what new roms were comming out.
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Whatever happened to those days. S**t, the last few ROMs I was flashing on the N6 were all pretty much the same. I miss being pissed off that one rom had all the things I wanted but looked hideous. Then everything got CM based and themes were everywhere. Then it all just got the same. Then it all got locked down. Almost like Android and Google were playing the devs getting them to make the mods, then them steal them, and incorporate them, then lock it down.
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Whatever happened to those days. S**t, the last few ROMs I was flashing on the N6 were all pretty much the same. I miss being pissed off that one rom had all the things I wanted but looked hideous. Then everything got CM based and themes were everywhere. Then it all just got the same. Then it all got locked down. Almost like Android and Google were playing the devs getting them to make the mods, then them steal them, and incorporate them, then lock it down.
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yeah, by the time the N6 was out things were pretty bad. But back in the N3 days - they were good.
ikoyhn said:
If you have nougat or a specific type of Oreo root is still possible with PartCyborgRom (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...root-partcyborgrom-aqk3-samfail-odin-t3717702)
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I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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if its unlocked and international version, and you use it on verizon, you can still root without any problems from verizon. only verizon variant there is that crappy problem
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I'm sorry for this basic question, but does the phone being carrier unlocked make any difference? I know that has nothing to do with the bootloader; I'm simply asking if the phone not being Verizon-specific has any effect on rootability ... I was just about to purchase an unlocked S8+ when I saw this thread and almost spewed Mountain Dew all over my monitor. I had no idea Verizon had squelched root, although no surprise there, right?
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Yeah there is root for all carrieres (verizon, tmobil, sprint, att) but its limited and the bootloader is still locked. I would still get a the international version, better root, more Roms, etc...
Unlocked vs International?
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Yeah there is root for all carrieres (verizon, tmobil, sprint, att) but its limited and the bootloader is still locked. I would still get a the international version, better root, more Roms, etc...
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When you say international version, is that simply the carrier unlocked version? And do you know if there is a certain model number or letter designation after the model number I should be looking for? I'm shopping on Swappa and eBay and need to be really careful. Thank you for the help, by the way.
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Just saw it on the verizon note 4 forum. How come no one is posting about i? Can it be used on N910A variant?
Well.. they have been talking about it.. for over 2 weeks actually.
And no, as of right now it cannot be used for att
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA-Developers mobile app
atx84 said:
Well.. they have been talking about it.. for over 2 weeks actually.
And no, as of right now it cannot be used for att
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Yes i have converted to Developer mode, unlocked rooted retail verizon note4 as of now only works for that phone. I also have a retail verizon edge and there is no unlock yet for that....
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Yes i have converted to Developer mode, unlocked rooted retail verizon note4 as of now only works for that phone. I also have a retail verizon edge and there is no unlock yet for that....
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So the N910A still is no go. What a bummer!
Is that because at&t left out the developer mode?
I hate at&t so much never in the history of stupidity has anyone screwed up a perfectly well manufactured item as they do.
Remember when they were the only company to add the PMA standard of wireless charging on the lumia 1520?
Man I hope someone fired that idiot. LOL
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So the N910A still is no go. What a bummer!
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YUP!
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Is that because at&t left out the developer mode?
I hate at&t so much never in the history of stupidity has anyone screwed up a perfectly well manufactured item as they do.
Remember when they were the only company to add the PMA standard of wireless charging on the lumia 1520?
Man I hope someone fired that idiot. LOL
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I was reading note4 AT&T thread and found this, like i said do not take any updates!
AT&T released an update with security enhancements yesterday, any word about this and how this affects us?
I am not sure. I know that I have my OTA blocked; however, I too find it interesting that a sudden security update is released now about two weeks after the Verizon hack is discovered and rolled out. It is stuff like this that tells me that their devs know something that we have yet to discover.
This may work for you AT&T guys.......
Plus, the tools to finish this are already public.
You compile SamsungCID (in a KitKat tree), and use it to change the CID using temp root, then you can flash the corresponding developer edition aboot via ODIN. The reason I haven't release it is that there is an easier method.
Ryan has a slightly better method, he extracts the CID blob from the developer edition aboot, and places it into the current aboot partition, then changes the CID to match the blob. This allows us to convert without needing to be on the developer edition aboot's increment version to unlock.
I have opted to not release the former method, as it could result in people who don't read thoroughly enough bricking due to flashing the old aboot on a newer increment.
bigbooker455 said:
This may work for you AT&T guys.......
Plus, the tools to finish this are already public.
You compile SamsungCID (in a KitKat tree), and use it to change the CID using temp root, then you can flash the corresponding developer edition aboot via ODIN. The reason I haven't release it is that there is an easier method.
Ryan has a slightly better method, he extracts the CID blob from the developer edition aboot, and places it into the current aboot partition, then changes the CID to match the blob. This allows us to convert without needing to be on the developer edition aboot's increment version to unlock.
I have opted to not release the former method, as it could result in people who don't read thoroughly enough bricking due to flashing the old aboot on a newer increment.
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Now that sounds feasible..... if i had all the tools and a full set of instructions i would love to give it a try in a heart beat.......
giga8547 said:
Now that sounds feasible..... if i had all the tools and a full set of instructions i would love to give it a try in a heart beat.......
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Make that two of us, I am typically very thorough when I read instructions and have a way of thinking outside the box when looking at issues. Not to mention, if we can unlock the darn bootloader on these things, many of us could do a MM OS update from a more unbloated and pure form.
bigbooker455 said:
This may work for you AT&T guys.......
Plus, the tools to finish this are already public.
You compile SamsungCID (in a KitKat tree), and use it to change the CID using temp root, then you can flash the corresponding developer edition aboot via ODIN. The reason I haven't release it is that there is an easier method.
Ryan has a slightly better method, he extracts the CID blob from the developer edition aboot, and places it into the current aboot partition, then changes the CID to match the blob. This allows us to convert without needing to be on the developer edition aboot's increment version to unlock.
I have opted to not release the former method, as it could result in people who don't read thoroughly enough bricking due to flashing the old aboot on a newer increment.
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We should be able to change the CID on any Note 4 so I don't see why this wouldn't work. Don't we need root to copy the aboot? My understanding was that the kingroot method doesn't work anymore after an AT&T update. It is now soft bricking phones. I am wondering if the security update could be removed by flashing the original 5.1.1 or maybe even 5.0.1.
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Make that two of us, I am typically very thorough when I read instructions and have a way of thinking outside the box when looking at issues. Not to mention, if we can unlock the darn bootloader on these things, many of us could do a MM OS update from a more unbloated and pure form.
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I don't own a AT&T version of the Note4, can you roll back?
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I don't own a AT&T version of the Note4, can you roll back?
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Unfortunatly, once you are on 5.1.1 you are stuck there. I believe that all attempts to roll back to 4.4.4 ended either in failure or a bricked device. To complicate matters more, after king root released I believe version 4.2 it became successful and unstable. Once the phone reboots automatically or manually, you cannot make it past the boot screen. You get a display that tells you to return to an att store. If you root now, you have to reboot via Odin to get the phone up and going again. With all that said, king root is stable to use, but only for a few minutes before unstability and then ultimately reboot. I always have faith in the possible and know that there is and will be a way around all this mess for a permanent unlock bootloader and root.
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Unfortunatly, once you are on 5.1.1 you are stuck there. I believe that all attempts to roll back to 4.4.4 ended either in failure or a bricked device. To complicate matters more, after king root released I believe version 4.2 it became successful and unstable. Once the phone reboots automatically or manually, you cannot make it past the boot screen. You get a display that tells you to return to an att store. If you root now, you have to reboot via Odin to get the phone up and going again. With all that said, king root is stable to use, but only for a few minutes before unstability and then ultimately reboot. I always have faith in the possible and know that there is and will be a way around all this mess for a permanent unlock bootloader and root.
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I feel you!
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I feel you!
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Yea, that's why I have been looking for the info that you were talking about. I want to see what I could do to help breath new life back into our phones.
Anyone flash the newest ota? Any differences?
Just updated yesterday. I was hoping it would finally be on 5.1.1 but don't see any difference. Still had the annoying priority notifications and heads up notifications. Glad to see someone else is still squeezing life outta their note 3.
Is there a root out for this firmware yet?
mayur420 said:
Just updated yesterday. I was hoping it would finally be on 5.1.1 but don't see any difference. Still had the annoying priority notifications and heads up notifications. Glad to see someone else is still squeezing life outta their note 3.
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There are a lot of users out there otherwise this update wouldn't have happened. They need to have a certain amount of users to justify updating. I'm glad as this phone is still a beast, and going strong.
Isaiahrasheed said:
Is there a root out for this firmware yet?
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Root works like any other recent version. Just look in the threads for the method you want. If it worked at least for four versions ago, it should still work now.
bobbyphoenix said:
There are a lot of users out there otherwise this update wouldn't have happened. They need to have a certain amount of users to justify updating. I'm glad as this phone is still a beast, and going strong.
Root works like any other recent version. Just look in the threads for the method you want. If it worked at least for four versions ago, it should still work now.
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Ok I tried kingroot it said that it wasn't adaptable yet. So does that mean I should wait a while for a new root to come out or just try another way?
Isaiahrasheed said:
Ok I tried kingroot it said that it wasn't adaptable yet. So does that mean I should wait a while for a new root to come out or just try another way?
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I think that's the only one I never used. Follow this thread for rooting. I've used this for all my Note 3 roots. You just need to do the rooting steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
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I think that's the only one I never used. Follow this thread for rooting. I've used this for all my Note 3 roots. You just need to do the rooting steps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
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I'll try it hopefully I don't brick it. I rooted it once before but unrooted it to update it. My Knox is already tripped do I don't care about that. Just don't wanna brick it .
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There are a lot of users out there otherwise this update wouldn't have happened. They need to have a certain amount of users to justify updating. I'm glad as this phone is still a beast, and going strong.
Root works like any other recent version. Just look in the threads for the method you want. If it worked at least for four versions ago, it should still work now.
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Yes. The bootloader is unlocked!
Isaiahrasheed said:
Ok I tried kingroot it said that it wasn't adaptable yet. So does that mean I should wait a while for a new root to come out or just try another way?
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You don't need to use kingroot. Just flash TWRP via download mode and flash SuperSU.
This is really great! What security update does it have? It would be really great to have a deodexed version. I tried on the previous
version, but failed. Does anyone have good pointers on deodexing?
ghostwheel said:
This is really great! What security update does it have? It would be really great to have a deodexed version. I tried on the previous
version, but failed. Does anyone have good pointers on deodexing?
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The firmware version is great. Custom roms usually come deoxed. Try magma ux build
I remember this was doable on the Galaxy S7 but have not had a Samsung phone since -- I currently have a Verizon Galaxy Note 8 and would like to remove the Verizon Bloat and flash the Unlocked Firmware if this still works via ODIN? If yes does anyone have a link to the firmware (US Unlocked) that can be downloaded.
Thanks!!
pfriederichs said:
I remember this was doable on the Galaxy S7 but have not had a Samsung phone since -- I currently have a Verizon Galaxy Note 8 and would like to remove the Verizon Bloat and flash the Unlocked Firmware if this still works via ODIN? If yes does anyone have a link to the firmware (US Unlocked) that can be downloaded.
Thanks!!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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Does that unlocked firmware have the bootloader unlocked or allow you to root?
No and No, sadly.
It worked for me. I have the verizon version directly from samsung (not sure if this is different from the one directly from Verizon) . I flashed the unlocked firmware without any issue using the firmware and "Prince Comsy’s Odin" they have on the page BlueFox721 posted.
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Does that unlocked firmware have the bootloader unlocked or allow you to root?
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Bootloader locked...root on its way
BlueFox721 said:
Bootloader locked...root on its way
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Think root will severely degrade performance like it did on my s7e at first?
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Think root will severely degrade performance like it did on my s7e at first?
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It depends...sometimes in the past they were forced to use older firmware to root which may have been the cause for performance...we have to wait and see...so far things I have tested on my own have same performance because all firmware is basically the same kernel...after roms come out and devs can put in tweaks, there should be performance boosts...some may even be better than stock...im sure someone will post a rooted stock image that should perform same as being stock w/out root...still, we have to wait and see.... the only issue I see is the 80% battery charge after root...although, I am curious as to whether or not it is just superficial and 80% is actually 100%...on the S8+ it is actual 80% and a charge to 100% must be completed in upload mode...it will get ironed out though...it's interesting that this method does not trip knox...which is awesome
Ive done the same but i Just figured out, that the option "calle id & antispam is grayed out, hence i cannot activate it. Is there a way to fix it?
betovanbuuren said:
Ive done the same but i Just figured out, that the option "calle id & antispam is grayed out, hence i cannot activate it. Is there a way to fix it?
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Just noticed this is the same on several threads...maximum exposure I guess...lol
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Just noticed this is the same on several threads...maximum exposure I guess...lol
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hehe until i got your attention
How do you guys like this firmware? I just spent the last 3 hours transferring over information and realized I forgot to put a fresh non bloatware firmware on.
Is this version the way to go?
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Just noticed this is the same on several threads...maximum exposure I guess...lol
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I had a performance issue after gaining root for the Verizon S6 Edge but that ended up being easily fixed by using a CPU editor to set the kernel frequencies correctly.. I'm pretty sure you know what I mean about the CPU governors though. If I recall after rooting it, somehow the governor was set to powersave and setting it back to interactive sorted that out quickly.
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I had a performance issue after gaining root for the Verizon S6 Edge but that ended up being easily fixed by using a CPU editor to set the kernel frequencies correctly.. I'm pretty sure you know what I mean about the CPU governors though. If I recall after rooting it, somehow the governor was set to powersave and setting it back to interactive sorted that out quickly.
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It would be awesome to get kernel access for optimization but I believe that would require unlocked bootloader...I did some kernel mods on my Nexus, Thunderbolt, Note 3, and my Wife's devices as well...I'm going to be theming and trying my hand at developing a Rom (have not done one yet...only compiled AOSP)...I would love to learn kernel and bootloader code....we'll see about kernel access after root...
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It would be awesome to get kernel access for optimization but I believe that would require unlocked bootloader...I did some kernel mods on my Nexus, Thunderbolt, Note 3, and my Wife's devices as well...I'm going to be theming and trying my hand at developing a Rom (have not done one yet...only compiled AOSP)...I would love to learn kernel and bootloader code....we'll see about kernel access after root...
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The Verizon bootloader was locked but somehow it still worked. I'm not even sure how since I thought the bootloader needed to be unlocked to mess with the kernel.. But maybe it was ok since it wasn't directly editing It?
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The Verizon bootloader was locked but somehow it still worked. I'm not even sure how since I thought the bootloader needed to be unlocked to mess with the kernel.. But maybe it was ok since it wasn't directly editing It?
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Coolness
Hello Folks!
As soon as I got the tablet I spent a good few hours looking around for the combo firmware to start looking for exploits so figured I would provide you guys with a link to the firmware for free
It was quite funny actually, after I soft bricked and got stuck in a boot loop I realized I couldn't find any stock firmware anywhere either haha, so I spent a few hours looking for that as well.
I have the Verizon variant, I am not sure if it will work on other USA variants or not as I have no way of trying. With that being said, below will be the links. I will provide a rev1 combination firmware and a rev1 stock firmware as well as a link to a modified ODIN for easy flashing!
And with all that being said, the combo firm is good to bypass FRP. You can enable the oem unlock switch but other than removing FRP it is useless as of right now. You can however, mix and match the firmware unlike my S9+. I am currently on stock firmware with a permissive boot.img for example.
If you got questions or need help, well, you probably shouldn't be downloading anything or flashing haha. But I will try to help when I have time. I do not have any current plans to keep this thread going with updated filese as I had to pay for these. If I can find em free moving forward I will re-upload if I can but I typically stay on the lowest rev/firmware I can until I find a root method
T837VVRU1ARG4 COMBINATION FIRMWARE/FACTORY BINARY
T837VVRU1ARGG STOCK FIRMWARE
MODDED ODIN v3.13.1
If you feel like buying me a beer...
What is the main benefit of this?
In the q&a section someone wrote it is readily rootable with Magisk. Is that not the case?
@elliwigy
Is there any firmware for the unlocked LTE snapdragon. I got the Verizon version but it's not playing nice with AT&T. Any ideas? Maybe flashing the unlocked firmware would help.
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@elliwigy
Is there any firmware for the unlocked LTE snapdragon. I got the Verizon version but it's not playing nice with AT&T. Any ideas? Maybe flashing the unlocked firmware would help.
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to my knowledge no.. different models.. not sure if there is a U version or if the sammy one is lte capable
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Is there any firmware for the unlocked LTE snapdragon. I got the Verizon version but it's not playing nice with AT&T. Any ideas? Maybe flashing the unlocked firmware would help.
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I think it's just the tablet, my Verizon one isn't playing nice with my Verizon service. Constantly not switch towers and losing service when full service is available. Or it's a tower problem but my note8 doesn't do it when my tablet does
Thanks for this, have been looking for a couple days for the build.prop file.
If you get permissive boot, try adb verity disable and mod through push pull adb style like we did on Att note 5
Will this work on sm-t817v?
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Will this work on sm-t817v?
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lol no.. its for t837v.. the 817 is a completely different tablet.. i dont even think there is an 817v.. u sure its not a 818v?
either way, search the internet and you will b rewarded i am sure
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If you get permissive boot, try adb verity disable and mod through push pull adb style like we did on Att note 5
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its adb disable-verity but no, doesnt work as its not userdebug..
combo firmware are always permissive boots..
i am going to mess with it some more tonight
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lol no.. its for t837v.. the 817 is a completely different tablet.. i dont even think there is an 817v.. u sure its not a 818v?
either way, search the internet and you will b rewarded i am sure
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I actually had a 817v. They called it the pro version. It was just an updated version at the time.
OEM Unlock
I have the T837V and would like to ODIN flash your files, but as you know there is no OEM unlock in the Developer Options on this tablet. Are you saying that you can flash these files without enabling the OEM unlocking?
I would like to install TWRP, but I believe this is not possible without enabling the OEM unlock. Do you know if this is true?
Thanks
gene5522 said:
I have the T837V and would like to ODIN flash your files, but as you know there is no OEM unlock in the Developer Options on this tablet. Are you saying that you can flash these files without enabling the OEM unlocking?
I would like to install TWRP, but I believe this is not possible without enabling the OEM unlock. Do you know if this is true?
Thanks
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there is no unlocking the bl so no twrp is possible..
you can however flash T837V/A/P/T/T1/R4/R7/W firmwares using modified odin
elliwigy said:
there is no unlocking the bl so no twrp is possible..
you can however flash T837V/A/P/T/T1/R4/R7/W firmwares using modified odin
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@elliwigy any idea what I could flash on a T835C without breaking Knox? Do you think I could flash a T835N or T835 no suffix ROM with modified Odin?
philow said:
@elliwigy any idea what I could flash on a T835C without breaking Knox? Do you think I could flash a T835N or T835 no suffix ROM with modified Odin?
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not sure.. i dont really look at other region devices
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elliwigy said:
there is no unlocking the bl so no twrp is possible..
you can however flash T837V/A/P/T/T1/R4/R7/W firmwares using modified odin
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Forgive my apparent noobishness but what exactly will that do? Looking for a way to root and wanna know if u have found something I haven't.
Flash firm then what? Does it make OEM show or what? I just happen ta have the most difficult version of the tab S4 which is SM-T837V
Tybirdy9 said:
Forgive my apparent noobishness but what exactly will that do? Looking for a way to root and wanna know if u have found something I haven't.
Flash firm then what? Does it make OEM show or what? I just happen ta have the most difficult version of the tab S4 which is SM-T837V
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I am currently working on a root method with the N9 but it should also work on Tab S4 once all is said and done. I actually found the exploit I use on the Tab S4 originally before I started workin the N9. Nothing is released yet as so far have only gained root on S9 Exynos and I am currently super bricked and waiting for a device replacement lol
Flashing other carrier firmware won't help you unlock any bootloaders or anything nor will it necessarily help you root. Only benefit I can see really in flashing other carrier firmware is say if you have an sim unlocked tablet (we'll say it's a Verizon tablet) and you want to use it on say Sprint. You can flash the Sprint software in ODIN and everything should work. It would be like you purchased the tablet from Sprint essentially.
elliwigy said:
I am currently working on a root method with the N9 but it should also work on Tab S4 once all is said and done. I actually found the exploit I use on the Tab S4 originally before I started workin the N9. Nothing is released yet as so far have only gained root on S9 Exynos and I am currently super bricked and waiting for a device replacement lol
Flashing other carrier firmware won't help you unlock any bootloaders or anything nor will it necessarily help you root. Only benefit I can see really in flashing other carrier firmware is say if you have an sim unlocked tablet (we'll say it's a Verizon tablet) and you want to use it on say Sprint. You can flash the Sprint software in ODIN and everything should work. It would be like you purchased the tablet from Sprint essentially.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I really wanna rid myself of bloatware and unwanted ram usage. I mean really 4gigs for a so called productivity device. I'm sure u understand
Welp here's to a hopeful outcome
837T firmware
elliwigy said:
Hello Folks!
As soon as I got the tablet I spent a good few hours looking around for the combo firmware to start looking for exploits so figured I would provide you guys with a link to the firmware for free
It was quite funny actually, after I soft bricked and got stuck in a boot loop I realized I couldn't find any stock firmware anywhere either haha, so I spent a few hours looking for that as well.
I have the Verizon variant, I am not sure if it will work on other USA variants or not as I have no way of trying. With that being said, below will be the links. I will provide a rev1 combination firmware and a rev1 stock firmware as well as a link to a modified ODIN for easy flashing!
And with all that being said, the combo firm is good to bypass FRP. You can enable the oem unlock switch but other than removing FRP it is useless as of right now. You can however, mix and match the firmware unlike my S9+. I am currently on stock firmware with a permissive boot.img for example.
If you got questions or need help, well, you probably shouldn't be downloading anything or flashing haha. But I will try to help when I have time. I do not have any current plans to keep this thread going with updated filese as I had to pay for these. If I can find em free moving forward I will re-upload if I can but I typically stay on the lowest rev/firmware I can until I find a root method
I was wondering if i could flash firmware for my 837T for tobile to work on AT&T? I understand how to work odin etc, i just was not clear on the software variants and their capabilities.......
thanks
chris
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So I've had my unlocked Note 10+ since it launched. I have held back on updating the software just in case we are able to get some type of root. What if anything am I missing out on? I've seen articles here and there but I'd rather ask those of you that have updated. I haven't had any issues that made me feel the need to update.
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So I've had my unlocked Note 10+ since it launched. I have held back on updating the software just in case we are able to get some type of root. What if anything am I missing out on? I've seen articles here and there but I'd rather ask those of you that have updated. I haven't had any issues that made me feel the need to update.
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Security update is not important for you?
smuvman said:
So I've had my unlocked Note 10+ since it launched. I have held back on updating the software just in case we are able to get some type of root. What if anything am I missing out on? I've seen articles here and there but I'd rather ask those of you that have updated. I haven't had any issues that made me feel the need to update.
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1., We won't get root on Snapdragon.
2. Until they advance the bootloader version, you can always roll back. We're still on bootloader v1.
3. We won't get root on Snapdragon.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
1., We won't get root on Snapdragon.
2. Until they advance the bootloader version, you can always roll back. We're still on bootloader v1.
3. We won't get root on Snapdragon.
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Lol I know there's prolly no root coming for some time if at all but I'm optimistic. I was basically wanting to know if the updates so far have made any difference since I'm not having any issues.
torickray said:
Security update is not important for you?
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Nah not really to be honest.