Hello XDA,
I began following the directions at the following post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...bilized-process-to-unlock-bootloader-t3375527
which seemed have a lot of confirmed successes. I downloaded all the linked files with the exception of Attachment 3779589, which is apparently no longer on the site.
I got stuck at the step when, upon attmepting to root with Kingroot, the app said 'Root strategy unavailable.' I'm guessing the problem is that I'm running 6.0.1, and will need to flash back to 5.1.1. I'm slowly downloading PDA N910VVRU2BPA1/CSC N910VVZW2BPA1 from Sammobile as we speak, but in the meantime, I am wondering about the relevance of this set of instructions from almost two and a half years ago. Should I use newer versions of these tools when and where available, or are the versions specified in doctor-cool's post the ideal/necessary ones for this process? Would a newer version of one or more of those tools simplify or shorten the process in some way? Is there a newer, better set of instructions for rooting the SM-N910V?
Many thanks in advance,
-newmy51
newmy51 said:
Hello XDA,
I began following the directions at the following post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...bilized-process-to-unlock-bootloader-t3375527
which seemed have a lot of confirmed successes. I downloaded all the linked files with the exception of Attachment 3779589, which is apparently no longer on the site.
I got stuck at the step when, upon attmepting to root with Kingroot, the app said 'Root strategy unavailable.' I'm guessing the problem is that I'm running 6.0.1, and will need to flash back to 5.1.1. I'm slowly downloading PDA N910VVRU2BPA1/CSC N910VVZW2BPA1 from Sammobile as we speak, but in the meantime, I am wondering about the relevance of this set of instructions from almost two and a half years ago. Should I use newer versions of these tools when and where available, or are the versions specified in doctor-cool's post the ideal/necessary ones for this process? Would a newer version of one or more of those tools simplify or shorten the process in some way? Is there a newer, better set of instructions for rooting the SM-N910V?
Many thanks in advance,
-newmy51
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Have you gotten it figured out? Just in case you haven't or if there's anyone else wondering, it's okay to start the unlock process with the step that involves the hybrid firmware. Aside from that the process is still pretty much the same.
Other notes....
When starting Kingroot for the first time it always says Root Strategy Unavailable, just go ahead and press the root button.
If you need to download Samsung firmware use the website updato.com. It is much faster to download from (15-20 min).
the instructions are still the same and relevant.
i managed to downgrade my firmware using Odin to that hacked developer version of 5.11
temp root it twice to unlock the bootloader-absolutely need a sim with working data
install twrp,
install a newer bootloader/modem/system files
its a process but it does work . all i wanted was a stock rooted image with twrp so i can make a backup. my device seems to have a failing emmc chip and would halt the process. also it doesnt turn on unless i put in the freezer. i was able to get everything flashed after after putting it in the freezer for an extra long time. the write fail will happen if the unit heats up. but i think once you get it on there, you might be good
kevintm78 said:
Have you gotten it figured out? Just in case you haven't or if there's anyone else wondering, it's okay to start the unlock process with the step that involves the hybrid firmware. Aside from that the process is still pretty much the same.
Other notes....
When starting Kingroot for the first time it always says Root Strategy Unavailable, just go ahead and press the root button.
If you need to download Samsung firmware use the website updato.com. It is much faster to download from (15-20 min).
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I gave up when I got a "no OS found" warning from TWRP, and neither could I install the Emotion ROM already on internal storage, nor could I sideload anything even after reinstalling Samsung drivers on my PC. Then bought a pre-rooted Note 4 on FleaBay, which proceeded to go boot loopy after a couple days of normal use. I restored from the one backup on the device, only for the problem to reappear. Seller swears he's sold 400+ units and that it's a super stable rom/build etc. etc. Now I'm using a hand-me-down, beater HTC One Max with a broken camera while I consider my next purchase.
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First of all, I'm sorry if this has been solved before or I if am too imcompetent to do this. I'm having an imported taiwanese version CID HTC__621 and running the stock 1.54.709.12 4.4.2 rom and with hboot 3.16 and am S-On. My bootloader is also unlocked. In short, I am trying to update my M8 to 4.4.3 but to no avail, I got the red triangle. Having checked the log, I found that I had the KKbox_android.apk and who knows what else missing. I've searched high and low by visiting many threads and even tried to extract the apk from the update package to put in the data/preload/ folder. I've also been to obscure taiwanese threads and, ultimately, come to a dead end with the unexpected content message.
Other than that, after an entire day's worth of searching and hundreds of tabs opened as well as too many files to count downloaded and deleted, I am back to square one. Having tried relocking the bootloader and flashing the ruus, installing the stock nandroid backups, trying to flash the firmware from the update package and getting the 12 signature very fail and the 99 unknown fail messages and trying all other alternatives, I am still stuck at the same place.
The only reason why I hadn't updated before was because I wanted to get S-Off. However, after months of waiting, I got greeted with the disheartening message that firware was dead. And I don't think I'd like to dish out $25 for sunshine. I simply want to update to 4.4.4, in which I have to go through 4.4.3 first when updating through OTA to install the Skydragon rom. Neither can I get any other custom roms because they all need higher hboot versions. I also couldn't find any hboot standalone files which I doubt would work. I'm sick of sense and I really can't stand it any longer.
So does anyone have the apks or any other methods? As I am really out of ideas. I've wasted so much of my time trying to get this thing to update I don't even know what I'm doing anymore. And, did I mention before? I'm really sick of sense. I've never had this much of a hassle to install a custom rom on any other phones. In fact, they all went well the first time and this is the only phone I've had that's so adamant to change. It really does look like the best phone of 2014 is also the most troublesome phone of 2015.
Sorry for the long post.
Hey stop crying and spend the money it will not charge you if it doesn't work so...if it works then do
The Super Cid 11111111... And your troubles will be done..
Problem is... I don't have a credit card yet and I don't think my dad would be to happy to pay for it.
BloodCreams said:
Problem is... I don't have a credit card yet and I don't think my dad would be to happy to pay for it.
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Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54598052&postcount=1516
Skip step 10, 11 & 12 but do software update checking (repeat step 9) because there are more OTA to install up to the latest lollipop 4.19.709.2
If you're not sure what to do, contact me on Wed, I'll be home by then.
I have all the files needed.
ckpv5 said:
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54598052&postcount=1516
Skip step 10, 11 & 12 but do software update checking (repeat step 9) because there are more OTA to install up to the latest lollipop 4.19.709.2
If you're not sure what to do, contact me on Wed, I'll be home by then.
I have all the files needed.
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Thank you so much man. You're a lifesaver. The nandroid worked like a charm!
Okay, so I sat down and was gearing up to install CM11 on this well valued phone.
I loaded up:
https://www.reddit.com/r/firephone/comments/3j67na/full_guide_installing_cyanogenmodslimkat_on/
As they have the easiest directions to follow and I turned on my phone. To my surprise, the firmware I saw was nothing like the ones in the directions. My firmware simply read "Fire OS .5.0"
I clicked check for update and then it started downloading 4.6.4, which I quickly turned off the wifi to avoid any issues.
The phone is an AT&T variant which I'm using on AT&T. What is needed to load CM11 at this point?
I tried looking for methods to manually update to 4.3.1 but I hear about white screens and crashes etc.
Can anyone advise a noob on how to proceed right now? Itching to play with the phone with CM and would like to tackle this tonight if possible!
Since you are already on Reddit, did you see the thread right near the top that asks the same question:
https://www.reddit.com/r/firephone/comments/3jb2x8/installing_cm_from_fireos_464/
Doesn't sound like there is any issue installing on 4.6.4.
jpeg42 said:
Since you are already on Reddit, did you see the thread right near the top that asks the same question:
https://www.reddit.com/r/firephone/comments/3jb2x8/installing_cm_from_fireos_464/
Doesn't sound like there is any issue installing on 4.6.4.
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HI! Thanks for the speedy reply. I did see that thread but it seemed a bit risky as it was a "you gotta just try it" type of situation.
I felt the safest way wouldve been to update to a firmware that has been tried and true and then follow directions from there.
But then again, I seem to be having trouble, at least for the att version, to find a way to manually update to the firmware to the tried and true version.
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HI! Thanks for the speedy reply. I did see that thread but it seemed a bit risky as it was a "you gotta just try it" type of situation.
I felt the safest way wouldve been to update to a firmware that has been tried and true and then follow directions from there.
But then again, I seem to be having trouble, at least for the att version, to find a way to manually update to the firmware to the tried and true version.
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Still not sure what you are worried about. I haven't seen any reports that you cannot root 4.6.4. This person even gives the exact steps:
https://www.reddit.com/r/firephone/comments/3jb2x8/installing_cm_from_fireos_464/cuogpp3
Here's what I did:
FireOS 4.6.4 (US unlocked) - Install KingoRoot - Root - Install SafeStrap - Download SlimKat, GApps, SuperSU (for root) - Reboot into SafeStrap - Factory Reset - Install SlimKat, GApps, and Super SU.
Replace SlimKat with CM11 for your question.
Here is another confirmation:
https://www.reddit.com/r/firephone/...uide_installing_cyanogenmodslimkat_on/cupu858
Edit:
And since you seem very nervous, here is another confirmation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62365051&postcount=1129
I am sorry if this has happened to 40 other people and mentioned every day but I am at the end of my patience trying to figure this out and have too many tabs open with redundant info!!!
I attempted to unlock my bone-stock up-to-date (v6.0.1) one m9 developer edition using this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/guide-root-install-twrp-htc-one-m9-t3061133 but after following all the directions when it was time to restart it just gave me the screen with the red development only warning for about 2 or 3 seconds then reset and repeated.. it says it may do this a few times but it did it like 10+ times so I figured there was a problem. Since then I have tried many different files from many different places.
I do not have a working backup copy of my phone (my bad) but I did make a backup of the system image onto my sd card.
As of now, if I reboot it sends me to the white bootloader screen after trying to follow another similar page with directions to root (specifically mentions android v6.0 in the title).
The phone is now S-on.
LK-1.0.0.00000
Radio 01.01-U11440892_97.00.51203G_F
OpenDSP-15.6.1.00522.8994_1026
OS-3.35.617.12
The recovery mode loads to TWRP 2.8.7.1_CPTB-B1
Eventually my main goal was to get this phone to work "correctly" with Tmobile US (wifi calling and fastest available internet connection) but for now I just want it to load back up to my system (hopefully without losing the data that is currently in it!!!)
Can anybody recommend which files I need to put on and which way you recommend?
Thanks in Advance!!!!
-AshayinFLA
You can't root Android M with a different SuperSU version than 2.64 or 2.65. (Keyword: system-less root)
There's backup for your version in my thread. Instructions how to correctly restore it can be found in my google sheet (linked in the 5th post or my signature).
I'm not 100 % sure but I guess you need to flash the T-Mobile firmware if you want to use their WIFI-calling. For that you need S-OFF. Otherwise you can't change the firmware. (Wouldn't it have been easier to buy a T-Mobile branded phone than buying a dev edition, paying for either Sunshine or someone who has a java card and convert the phone to the T-Mobile version? )
I'm... asking for a friend....
But seriously, I tried following the instructions on the "[Guide] Step by Step from Stock N910V 6.0.1 to hsbadr's CyanogenMod 13.0 " thread, intending to bypass them when I got to the point of being able to jump over to the newer roms, and all I got was a boot loop when I tried flashing in 5.1.1. Is it because I'm on a retail 910v or was it a user error kinda thing? I tried multiple times and couldn't get it to boot after the flash, ended up flashing 6.0.1 back just to get my phone back.
I'm also ready to free the bootloader and root this thing. It seems emotion OS is the most popular and up to date now, correct?
I have the CPL1 update from Verizon( Dec patch). I know there are a bunch of threads with how tos, but it's unclear how outdated they are and whether it works with these latest versions. If someone can confirm the best way to go from cp1 to emotion.. Let me know.
Also.. I saw a while ago a guide on how to go to developer edition. Why isn't that front and center anymore? Isn't Dev edition completely unlocked... Why wouldn't I want to convert to dev edition before dealing with any rom changes? If someone can give some clarification I'd appreciate it.
Great news, I went for the plunge and succeeded. Confirmed -> stock and latest version software as of Jan 20 2017 (CPL1) can be downgraded to 5.1.1, rooted, TWRPed, and blah blah. I used the same guide you mentioned at top (hsbadr's CM13 guide), except i stopped at step 52 and continued to install emotion OS instead. Highly recommend it.
I'm on EmotionOS now. Wow, it was really worth it. So smooth compared to touchwiz 6.0.1. Haven't found a bug yet, but even if i do, i won't care.
I'm not sure what you mean "when i got to the point of installing newer roms". If you got to that point, why were you trying to flash 5.1.1 again?
How did you root it? I flashed mine back to 5.1.1, but I'm not having any luck rooting.
Michael7332 said:
How did you root it? I flashed mine back to 5.1.1, but I'm not having any luck rooting.
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Follow the guide. You are going to go through a complicated process using the king root apk. I think the guide makes you use king root 3 times total to accomplish various parts of the process. King root loads up and spins for a few minutes, eventually succeeds, then you gotta punch in some things to command line using adb. I believe this is rooting your phone a few times.
Eventually you end up with twrp bootloader and jasmine Rom and everything just sticks.
So far.. The only annoying thing with emotion is that I lost volte and video calling. Maybe they'll bring it in one day.
I have a WW version of ROG Phone 6. I have had it since mid-July.
Previously, I had ROG 2 but it died on me unexpectedly and I switched to Pixel 6, which was very underwhelming. I pre-ordered ROG 6 as soon as it became available.
I have not seen a concise guide to rooting ROG 6. I think it should be the same as ROG 2 but just in case, I read guide to rooting ROG 5.
Are the steps to rooting ROG 6 the same as ROG 5?
Asus ROG phone 5: unlock bootloader and root guide
Asus rog phone 5 guide note: you follow this guide on your own responsibility. also You should note that unlocking via the official Asus app will void warranty and blacklist the device for future otas. bootloader unlock: ! note that unlocking...
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Thank you!
I sure hope so. . . I cant find much material online but I'm going to try to just run this tool from asus https://rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-6-model/helpdesk_download/ and then flash magisk via recovery.
Sorry extract boot.img move it to phone, patch it with magisk and then run
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
and that should do it. Although you may want/need to flash the official files first by running the flashall_AFT.cmd file.
Found this all on https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-6-can-be-used-for-cn-ww-converting.4474383/ and https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-guide-you-should-read.4474241/#post-87255303
It worked for me without even needing to flash the full firmware (you'd have to, to switch versions though) let me know if you need help. the guides I linked might be overkill.
Just
1.) Fully update on phone.
2.) Install apk to unlock bootloader from my first link
3.) reboot to fastboot and run the command I gave above. (after extracting the boot.img from payload.bin and patching it, although the last link includes one prepatched that may work)
leathan said:
It worked for me without even needing to flash the full firmware (you'd have to, to switch versions though) let me know if you need help. the guides I linked might be overkill.
Just
1.) Fully update on phone.
2.) Install apk to unlock bootloader from my first link
3.) reboot to fastboot and run the command I gave above. (after extracting the boot.img from payload.bin and patching it, although the last link includes one prepatched that may work)
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Thank you for replying.
I read the guide about "flashall_AFT". I think the guy needed to do that because he was converting CN to WW. So, I think you are right in that the guide might be overkill since my phone is WW.
Thank you for taking time to outline the steps. The steps you outlined seems the same as for ROG 5. Glad to know that ASUS is consistent on this.
ROG 6 is the first phone that I ever pre-ordered. Usually, I buy phones when there are already guides on rooting. So, I am a bit nervous on rooting ROG 6 since there is not dedicated and concise guide yet.
ausaras said:
Thank you for replying.
I read the guide about "flashall_AFT". I think the guy needed to do that because he was converting CN to WW. So, I think you are right in that the guide might be overkill since my phone is WW.
Thank you for taking time to outline the steps. The steps you outlined seems the same as for ROG 5. Glad to know that ASUS is consistent on this.
ROG 6 is the first phone that I ever pre-ordered. Usually, I buy phones when there are already guides on rooting. So, I am a bit nervous on rooting ROG 6 since there is not dedicated and concise guide yet.
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Your good, just proceed as normal, I already got LSPosed, Zygisk+safteynet and all the goodies running. I see why you preordered this thing, its an absolute beast!! I am in love with it.
I wasn't even aware these phones existed but when I saw them and saw ASUS releases bootloader unlock publicly I instantly bought one as in general that's the main thing needed for rooting.
If you need any help It only took me about 15 minutes to root everything without using the guides at all as like you said it was pretty standard process. Like I said I extracted and patched the boot myself but just to potentially save time as I'm almost positive the patched image in the last link will work, and if it does not you can just reflash the one from the OTA.zip.
Good luck! (if you decide to root it will work fine)
leathan said:
Your good, just proceed as normal, I already got LSPosed, Zygisk+safteynet and all the goodies running. I see why you preordered this thing, its an absolute beast!! I am in love with it.
I wasn't even aware these phones existed but when I saw them and saw ASUS releases bootloader unlock publicly I instantly bought one as in general that's the main thing needed for rooting.
If you need any help It only took me about 15 minutes to root everything without using the guides at all as like you said it was pretty standard process. Like I said I extracted and patched the boot myself but just to potentially save time as I'm almost positive the patched image in the last link will work, and if it does not you can just reflash the one from the OTA.zip.
Good luck! (if you decide to root it will work fine)
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I rooted my phone over the weekend. It went well.
Now, I am wondering how to update firmware. I know I need to download the full firmware from ASUS website and then place it in the root directory.
Should I flash back the stock boot.img and then update firmware?
Or, just simply flash the firmware update and then go through the whole extract boot.img from firmware, patch in Magisk, and then flash patched boot.img in fastboot?
ausaras said:
I rooted my phone over the weekend. It went well.
Now, I am wondering how to update firmware. I know I need to download the full firmware from ASUS website and then place it in the root directory.
Should I flash back the stock boot.img and then update firmware?
Or, just simply flash the firmware update and then go through the whole extract boot.img from firmware, patch in Magisk, and then flash patched boot.img in fastboot?
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You should be done. I just fully updated and then rooted and set up my phone.
The firmware flash would have been to swap over to CN or WW. If you do that then yes you would re-factory reset + re flash stock boot.img. Then afterwards repeat the boot.img patch to obtain root + repeat setting up your safteynetfix + any other magisk modules.
ausaras said:
I rooted my phone over the weekend. It went well.
Now, I am wondering how to update firmware. I know I need to download the full firmware from ASUS website and then place it in the root directory.
Should I flash back the stock boot.img and then update firmware?
Or, just simply flash the firmware update and then go through the whole extract boot.img from firmware, patch in Magisk, and then flash patched boot.img in fastboot?
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Hi, I am sorry the last answer I gave you was just wrong. I totally forgot when we root we wont get automatic OTA updates. Which for me is a really good thing anyway. But to get the OTA updates we need to download the firmware files from ASUS website. The same place we downloaded the unlock app but its under firmware. Download every WW firmware and put them one by one in order from oldest to newest on the /sdcard and boot up and it will detect an update. I'm pretty sure we cannot just skip to the latest update like we can with custom rom otas so I am going in order.
I left root, and when done updating will again patch the boot.img and flash it over.
Over the weekend I helped a guy root and set up safteynet and if it helps others I might just write up a tutorial.
Cheers!
Hi! Thank you very much for sharing and helping. I have Tencent edition, from CN to WW, but a couple of things don't work properly:
- Android Auto does not communicate with my car (phone detected and bluetooth connected) bit app stops.
- Gboard voice dictation does not work (google assistant yes)
Country is WW. Safetynet passed. Play certified.
..I followed your guide.
I flashed the posted xda raw throuh fastboot and the the Magisk patched .img
When I tried TO apply latest updates (160) the Same message error appeared.
There is spmething strage (or are least I think It strage):
When I start in "fastboot" (black screen with capital text single line) my device isn'r recognized by PC. Then I switch to "recovery" and then to "fastboot" and a menu (several lines) with title "fastbootd" appears and the phone is recognized by PC (fastboot devices). If I choose bootloader the first screen appears.
I tried to reflash the raw but either the phone isn't recognized or a message appears on the cmd window showing "not rog 6" (more or less) and stops. But the phone is recognized everywhere as rog6...
I miss my broken rog2, it was much easier to root
Do you have any idea what's going on? Or when the twrp boot will be released so that I can brutally flash any zip?
i need fastboot driver for win 64
Anyone know if I root my phone following these instructions, will it factory reset or wipe my data partition? Sorry it's been a while since I rooted any phone, and I am excited about going this route
can anyone provide the patched boot image to have root? Tried looking and asking in other areas but no luck. Or is there a way to patch a bot image that contains root already?