Recently, I purchased an S7 Edge, and it has Android 7.0 on it. According to my menus, I have access to NFC, but the NFC system has never worked. The closest I have gotten is the message: "NFC Configuration not Valid", when using the Card Emulator Pro app...
According to my CSC, I should have NFC, and I've even switched countries to see if that makes it work. No such luck
Is there an APK out there I can use to install the appropriate configuration onto my device, or even a reliable way to see if it even has the needed hardware?
I am running stock TouchWiz, but have Magisk Root, and TWRP recovery installed, so flashing components is not an issue.
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Hello everyone, please be patient with me as I am relatively new to modifying phones. However, I have spent a good portion of the past 1-2 weeks looking into this problem on XDA + google, and I am at the end of my rope.
Here is my problem (I'm sure you already know):
I have no current solution to installing a custom recovery on my phone. I really just want custom recovery to restore FULL backups via Nandroid or equivalent.
Here are my questions:
1) In download mode, Odin has no problem flashing an official image/firmware (tar.md5) to the phone. Is it possible to create my own image of my phone into one file and flash it via Odin to my phone when I would like to restore? I have a feeling that something in the phone checks the hash of the image (I'm sure that I'm not saying it right), and that, considering my image would be twice the size of the official, there would be no way to make my image pass using collisions or what not. However, this would probably be my first choice after safestrap (assuming that won't work), so let me know.
2) I have read that certain people with phones similar to mine (not my variant though) have successfully "swapped" the external and internal SD cards. If I remember correctly they just change a couple lines in void.fstab. If this could actually be done, I could easily restore a backup to the now external internal SD, then change the settings to reswap on reboot. I feel like this is too good to be true though, as I have not seen this as a solution to my specific problem online. Is this actually a suitable option?
3) Currently my phone model is not an officially recognized device which Safestrap will work on. However, I have read that it is possible to do on my model using the Safestrap version which corresponds to a close variant of my phone. Can this be done? Please let me know if you have any information on this.
4) I guess this would be the last resort. I'm pretty good at taking things apart, but even better I can put those things back together Is the internal "SD" really just an SD card deep inside the phone? Would it be possible to replace that card for the purpose of backing up?
Here are my phone specs:
-Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (SCH-I435)
-The carrier is Verizon Wireless
-Android Version 4.4.2 (kitkat)
-Baseband Version I435VRUBOC1
-Kernel Version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Fri May 23 2014
-Build Number KOT49H.I435VRUBOC1
-Hardware Version I435.05
-Configuration version B13.SAM.SCHI435.0
-Needless to say, phone is rooted and has busybox + etc correctly installed.
Any help will be greatly, GREATLY appreciated -- even if that help is telling me that it isn't possible. I can't seem to give up on this.
Thanks,
Kurt
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Does anyone have any advice on this? I would REALLY appreciate it. Thanks again.
-Kurt
I'm also interested on this. Thanks for your efforts
Nope no recovery because the Verizon minis bootloader is locked. It can be rooted with kingroot i think its called and then switched to SuperSU by replacing it.(I used super sume pro to get rid of kr) ****!!After root install a application like "disable application [root]" and disabe all Knox applications and any unused apps.(look for a list of recommended apps to disable)
Kannz2 said:
Nope no recovery because the Verizon minis bootloader is locked. It can be rooted with kingroot i think its called and then switched to SuperSU by replacing it.(I used super sume pro to get rid of kr) ****!!After root install a application like "disable application [root]" and disabe all Knox applications and any unused apps.(look for a list of recommended apps to disable)
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How did you switch it over to SuperSU? I tried, but when it tried updating the root binaries it couldn't continue because of KNOX, so I was stuck with Kingoroot's.
I used this method to replace KINGROOT NewKingrootV4.50_C120_B220_xda_release_2015_07_22_105243 with supersu. most other versions i tried didnt want to cooperate and would make me lose root after one reboot. also i bought the pro version of supersume pro its 4$ off google play.
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I used this method to replace KINGROOT NewKingrootV4.50_C120_B220_xda_release_2015_07_22_105243 with supersu. most other versions i tried didnt want to cooperate and would make me lose root after one reboot. also i bought the pro version of supersume pro its 4$ off google play.
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I tried it with the free version they linked to and it de-rooted it, so maybe I'll try later when I have enough Opinion Rewards credit to get the pro version. That or it doesn't work on this phone with Kingoroot. (The Google Play description says it should do Kingoroot though.)
Did you download the correct version? The one off the kingroot site doesn't work for me. It just deroots. I still have root on both of my s4mini Verizon phones. Try this link to get a working one.HERE scroll down a bit and the different versions are there. Try each one starting with 4.5. Also remember to restart after you root with kingroot and install super sume after the restart.
I just had to re-image my phone, so I did it according to your directions. (Though with the free version still of super sume) and it worked, although it won't update to the newest root binaries. It fails when I try. Did you have this issue? Other than that, SuperSU works.
I updated using "normal" and it worked fine for me. Glad su works at least. also for one phone I did a full unroot factory reset and then I reflashed a tar with Odin. Did the normal root with kingroot 4.5. Restarted tried a few root things like no frills cpu thing then installed super sume pro. Did stage 1. An 2 then supersu started up automatically it asks to update (I think net connection is needed) *do update "normal" because there isnt any recovery. Uninstalled kingroot like supersume says. Did a few root things then restarted. (Checked for superuser after reboot and it stayed)
5T would rooting gain access to Samsung gear and control Gear 2 (R280) & Gear 360?
I've looked all over for a tutorial.
TIA.
Yes it should. I assume your problem is these apps don't show up for you in the app store or they say they aren't compatible with your device? I had that issue with my 6T and my Gear S3. If that is indeed the case you just need to root with Magisk and use:
Magisk Hide Props Module
That module will let you change your device fingerprint to a certified one or something else if necessary. I can test this theory tonight on a rooted 5T with this module if you know what apps you are looking for. (I know what apps are needed for my Gear S3)
Both Magisk and that Module are installed in TWRP. However that module is activated and run from a terminal emulator on the phone. Personally I use this one:
Terminal Emulator
Once running that type:
su <--Hit enter, hit ok when Magisk asks, this will give terminal emulator root.
Now type:
props <--This runs the module you will now get menus choose pick certified fingerprint. It should be pretty self explanatory from here. Any questions ask.
Normal Magsik stuff I recommend hiding Google stuff from Magisk and renaming it with a random name.
Yea, Tried using Wear but doesn't find the R-280 or Gear 360. I remember a modded Gear apk a while back but it didn't work non-root.
So I should root. Is there a good tutorial link that incorporates this props list in the process? Or what rom would be good for this?
I've fairly familiar with the rooting process but it's been a bit.
Thanks for your help.
I've found on several devices now, that sometimes, my cars, headsets, watches, may not pair if the device has been on for some time. A restart and all the sudden everything connects no issue. My Gear S3 is no exception. Restart the phone and my watch and all the sudden it finds it. Your location can be off (my is always off except when using navigation), but those apps do need location permission.
Your best bet is to use FunkWizard's Guide. It doesn't have the props module stuff in it, however once TWRP is installed and you flash magisk, it's just reboot once so magisk will be installed, fully, and then go back to recovery. Then flash the module, then flash busy box. You'll be good to go. (I did realize I left out an important piece of information, that module needs BusyBox to work. You can get that here at the bottom of this post. <-- That BusyBox installer is also installed in TWRP. )
As for ROMs I use Lineage on everything. The privacy guard is the big seller for LOS for me. However that props module works in OOS, on the 5T I used it until LOS came out, back when it was first released. Also used it on my 6T until LOS was fully working with my watch. So all this stuff should work fine in OOS if you want to stay "stock".
Hmm. Got a Havoc installed and Magisk 19. "props not found" when typed in terminal after giving SU permissions. Any ideas?
Also, Anyone know where to download the older Samsung Gear apks or what apps to use for pairing the devices I mentioned?
Thanks again!
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Hmm. Got a Havoc installed and Magisk 19. "props not found" when typed in terminal after giving SU permissions. Any ideas?
Also, Anyone know where to download the older Samsung Gear apks or what apps to use for pairing the devices I mentioned?
Thanks again!
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When you go into Magisk go to Modules in the menu, does the MagiskHide PropsConfig and BusyBox appear under Modules? I would guess they do not if "props" does not work.
Have you ever used APK Mirror ? It is a very handy site sometimes. It's from Android Police, so at least it's not a completely unknown source. That's not to say you shouldn't use direct sources whenever possible.
OhioYJ said:
Yes it should. I assume your problem is these apps don't show up for you in the app store or they say they aren't compatible with your device?
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What do I do now? I have Magisk running busybox and props.
Galaxy Wear doesn't find my watch. Isn't there an older version available that might?
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What do I do now? I have Magisk running busybox and props.
Galaxy Wear doesn't find my watch. Isn't there an older version available that might?
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I don't know that version would help, but you can try other versions on ApkMirror if you want. I know even in stock form connecting my watch sometimes takes some persistence. Sometimes it takes rebooting both devices to get it recognized, sometimes it just a matter of going back and forth and scanning multiple times. It basically never finds it the first time. Been through it many of times, as you can't just reconnect a the watch after a clean install, it's always completely reset the watch and reconnect as a new device.
I have some issues with certain apps on an unrooted Galaxy S8+ Exynos running LineageOS 17.1 (Android 10.0) with TWRP recovery installed.
I own a Galaxy Watch Active, and I attempted to install the Galaxy Wear app from the Play Store and opened it, and got a 'Operating System on your phone has been modified in an unauthorised way' error. I also own Galaxy Buds+ which I need to pair as well (using standard bluetooth with them for now). How do I fix this issue? (bear in mind I'm not rooted)
The HSBC UK app is also messing around a bit, every time I open it and click the checkbox next to 'I accept the terms and conditions', it reboots my phone and crashes the app. Is this a general Android 10 issue with support for the HSBC app, or an anti-custom ROM move from HSBC? And if this is the case, how would I fix this too?
A more general issue is that Google Pay isn't working. It says my phone isn't supported to make payments in-store via NFC because it has been rooted (it hasn't been rooted, just installed a custom ROM). I didn't pass the SafetyNet test. It was installed with gapps by the way.
The least important issue is the Transport for London app, which says that my phone has been tampered with and is no longer supported by TfL and the app closes. Any way to trick the app into thinking I am not running a custom ROM?
Thank you so much for reading and I'd really appreciate your help! Thanks!
Did you manage to find a fix for the HSBC UK app reboot/crashing problem? I am having the same issue, but on Havoc OS running Android 11 rooted with Magisk.
Hi,
I'm trying to spoof on my Galaxy A50 (SM-a505W). I've rooted it successfully, etc., but the smali patcher doesnt seem to hide mock locations being used from pokemongo (for instance). When I start the GPS joystick, the Android OS pops up with a message "Mock location is on". When I go in the game, the real location is being used, I can use the GPS joystick to move, but get pulled back to real location.
I used this guide and did everything but TWRP step (not needed): https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-fake-location-android-gps-spoofing/
I successfully spoof my location on my Pixel. Doing the same steps with my Galaxy isn't working. Only difference I see is in Magisk where the Pixel has RAMDISK=YES and Galaxy has RAMDISK=NO. So on my Galaxy I have to boot from recovery to ensure I don't lose root (volume up + power when booting).
I'm using Android 11 on both devices. I'm at a loss. My only lead is that the Galaxy phone gives an OS message of "mock locationl is on" whereas the Pixel devices doesnt once the GPS joystick is started.
GreekFire123 said:
Hi,
I'm trying to spoof on my Galaxy A50 (SM-a505W). I've rooted it successfuly, etc., but the smali patcher doesnt seem to hide mock locations being used from pokemongo (for instance). When I start the GPS joystick, the Android OS pops up with a message "Mock location is on". When I go in the game, the real location is being used, I can use the GPS joystick to move, but get pulled back to real location.
I used this guide and did everything but TWRP step (not needed): https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-fake-location-android-gps-spoofing/
I successfully spoof my location on my Pixel. Doing the same steps with my Galaxy isn't working. Only difference I see is in Magisk where the Pixel has RAMDISK=YES and Galaxy has RAMDISK=NO. So on my Galaxy I have to boot from recovery to ensure I don't lose root (volume up + power when booting).
I'm using Android 11 on both devices. I'm at a loss. My only lead is that the Galaxy phone gives an OS message of "mock locatoin is on" whereas the Pixel devices doesnt once the GPS joystick is started.
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Checking the link you followed, they said that it is best used on stock android or close to it
And based on your experience, it worked on pixel because it is basically stock while it didn't work on one ui
Try using GSI maybe it might resolve your issue
try following this: https://www.howtogeek.com/795277/ho...,and tap “Pause” on the Fake GPS notification.
I have tested an app before (which didn't need to use root) to spoof google map location
I kinda forgot what app is that but based from what I remember, it is close to this
GSI=Generic System Image? I found this link after a quick search: https://source.android.com/docs/setup/create/gsi
Any suggestions for what GSI to use for Galaxy A50 and where to find? I'll roam around in the meantime. Never used a GSI, yet...
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GSI=Generic System Image? I found this link after a quick search: https://source.android.com/docs/setup/create/gsi
Any suggestions for what GSI to use for Galaxy A50 and where to find? I'll roam around in the meantime. Never used a GSI, yet...
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you may try running MIUI/Oxygen OS/Pixel(directly from pixel phones not PE/ and other OEM roms using sGSI to your samsung A50 search for Nipon GSI or try to use community built GSIs https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/treble-enabled-device-development-a-ab-roms.7260/
For flashing GSI, follow this guide https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLynfb23W3Uov5n_Y3ooM4gz3IF1wI6ggo
Just follow the guide for the GSI you want to use
I was recently able to root my Oneplus 9 Pro, after getting all my data back on getting my device at least usable I decided to try and set back up my watch. I keep being unable to connect. I've blocked galaxy manager/wear from magisk and I've hit a brick wall any advice?
drybonesification said:
I was recently able to root my Oneplus 9 Pro, after getting all my data back on getting my device at least usable I decided to try and set back up my watch. I keep being unable to connect. I've blocked galaxy manager/wear from magisk and I've hit a brick wall any advice?
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you most likely need to hide magisk from more (or all) google related apps and services on your device. had the same issue with me. i'm pretty google based sign in would also not be working for you in this situation. the solution for me was to re rehide magisk from everything.
That's what I originally thought and was racking my head against it. This is the only this I can't get working post root. I saw Samsung devices have a Bluetooth patch when searching but no universal patch, at least I can't find one
drybonesification said:
That's what I originally thought and was racking my head against it. This is the only this I can't get working post root. I saw Samsung devices have a Bluetooth patch when searching but no universal patch, at least I can't find one
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is safetynet passing for you?
Seems to be so, everything other then my gear manager is working as intended
For me on a13 the galaxy wear app just crashes while trying to connect (non root)