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How to Flash TWRP & Root Samsung Galaxy A10 series (Unlocked Exynos Only, A10s (A107F/M) not supported)
NOTICE :
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with un rooting, some may never.
- All your data on device will be lost
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually soft but can be hard brick too) your device, so follow it on your own risk!
If you are ready with condition, move further -
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Before moving to root device, must read every single instruction given below as any small mistake can lead to fail to achieve root or may brick the device.
A. Unlocking Bootloader
This is a basic step to root device. Go to settings - about phone - Software Information - tap multiple times on "Build number" - This will open developer option.
Now in settings at the end, you will have new option "Developer options" - look for OEM unlocking - Enable it.
(PS : If you don't see this option then you may need to wait up to 7 days or more to appear or may be on some operator you will get it never. Without this option you can not root your device, sorry!).
How to get OEM Unlock option back?
1. Open the Settings app. Tap on General Management → Date and time.
2. Use the toggle button to disable Automatic date and time.
3. Set date option will be enabled now. Tap on it, and set the date to about 10-20 days earlier.
4. Enable developer options.
4.a Go to your device Settings.
4.b Select ‘About phone’ » tap seven times on ‘Build number’.
└ This will enable Developer options under Settings.
4.c Go back to Settings » scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see Developer options menu.
5. Open developer options (in the Settings app itself), and find the option called ‘Auto update system‘. Use the toggle button to disable it.
6. Now, go back to the main screen of Setting, and then tap on Software update.
7. Disable the option ‘Download updates automatically‘.
8. Tap on ‘Download updates manually‘ option, but it will give you an error because of the wrong date, so it’s fine.
9. Restart the device.
10. Go to Settings > Developer options. The OEM unlock option should be enabled now.
Once you have enable OEM unlock option, switch off your device and reboot to download mode.
To put device in download mode - Press Volume Up & then Press Volume Down (Keep holding both) and connect device to PC with USB cable
When device start to download mode, long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
Now let finish setup and again enable developer options (as said above), and confirm that the OEM unlocking option exists and grayed out!
If it is not then you can not root device!
Once you see this option and greyed out, you are ready to flash custom binary and root your device.2. setup the phone by skipping the wizard.
B. Disabling Android Verified Boot
1. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode.
2. Download Odin 3.14.4 or newer and make sure Samsung USB drivers are installed.
3. Open Odin and put the vbmeta_disabled.tar into USERDATA slot and click "Start"
4. Your device will reboot but it will not boot into system as vbmeta signature has changed.
5. Your device will reboot into RECOVERY mode automatically and prompt "You have to reset your device to factory settings". Use "Volume Up" or "Volume Down" button to move and "Power" button to select. Confirm and reset the device to factory settings.
6. This is the last time the data on the device has to be cleared. Afterwards, if you don't re-lock bootloader or re-enable the Android Verified Boot, you will not lose your data. Be aware, a stock firmware package contains a Android Verified Boot Metadata Image (vbmeta.img) with verifications enabled. You will need to flash the vbmeta_disable image (put into USERDATA slot) along with the stock firmware (use BL, AP, CP, CSC slots) to make sure AVB is not re-enabled and the data is preserved.
C. Flashing TWRP/Magisk
link
Important :
Due to the fact that some devices no longer uses ramdisk in boot images, Magisk has no choice but to be installed in the recovery partition. For these devices, you will have to boot to recovery every time if you want Magisk. Since both Magisk and recovery lives in the same partition, what you actually end up getting when you choose to boot to recovery will be determined by how long you press volume up.
(Powering up normally) → (System with NO Magisk)
(OEM Recovery Key Combo) → (Splash screen) → (Release all buttons) → (System with Magisk)
(OEM Recovery Key Combo) → (Splash screen) → (Keep pressing volume up) → (Actual recovery)
Thanks and credit
For more details read Installation guide by @topjohnwu from Here.
All credit and thanks go to @topjohnwu for magisk & guide.
@dr.ketan for this guide from Here
@jesec for rooting guide Here
@ianmacd for multidisabler from here
Me
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Hi
Thanks for putting out the details guide!
I followed the steps carefully but got stuck at step 12 - the device boots to download mode and says: "error verifying vbmeta image..."
Luckily I was able to flash it back to stock - but the magisk_patched.tar looks faulty (I copied it using adb) so no root for me
Any ideas?
dani3ltony said:
Hi
Thanks for putting out the details guide!
I followed the steps carefully but got stuck at step 12 - the device boots to download mode and says: "error verifying vbmeta image..."
Luckily I was able to flash it back to stock - but the magisk_patched.tar looks faulty (I copied it using adb) so no root for me
Any ideas?
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Unplug USB and replug it then make sure the size of tar file almost the same as origin.
for step 6, can we transfer the file via SD card?
afaneh92 said:
Unplug USB and replug it then make sure the size of tar file almost the same as origin.
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Hi
I triple did it, but no luck
s_ryan said:
for step 6, can we transfer the file via SD card?
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Sure.
dani3ltony said:
Hi
I triple did it, but no luck
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Flash AP file only for some reason the BL tar include vbmeta.img but you can patch it too.
I also hit the same problem that soft-brick my phone.. just to confirm, the AP.md5 file u said to use, its name is this? AP_A105GDXU2ASE3_CL15918313_QB23932289_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar
afaneh92 said:
Sure.
Flash AP file only for some reason the BL tar include vbmeta.img but you can patch it too.
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s_ryan said:
I also hit the same problem that soft-brick my phone.. just to confirm, the AP.md5 file u said to use, its name is this? AP_A105GDXU2ASE3_CL15918313_QB23932289_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar
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yes
will try to make patched tar for all bootloaders when I got some free time.
Guide updated with more details
Hey dude,
Thanks for the update, I have a problem with step 7
7) Open Magisk Manager - Magisk (first one) - Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Navigate file you have copied to device (BL_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5).
I followed but magisk says No Boot image found, process error, installation failed
afaneh92 said:
Guide updated with more details
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s_ryan said:
Hey dude,
Thanks for the update, I have a problem with step 7
7) Open Magisk Manager - Magisk (first one) - Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Navigate file you have copied to device (BL_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5).
I followed but magisk says No Boot image found, process error, installation failed
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My bad I didnt test this, the BL file contain vbmeta.img and need to be patched. Will try to find better solution.
You can flash stock BL file only then reboot again to bootloader and flash the rest files.
I see.. no worries.. I tried to flash the patched ap file with the stock bl, it soft brinked my phone the last time I did it.. anyway, I will wait for your workaround..
Appreciate your help!
s_ryan said:
I see.. no worries.. I tried to flash the patched ap file with the stock bl, it soft brinked my phone the last time I did it.. anyway, I will wait for your workaround..
Appreciate your help!
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Can you replace vbmeta.img from patched AP with BL using 7zip.
remove md5 extension from BL file.
Guide updated and added flash TWRP instructions
afaneh92 said:
2.Download A10_multidisabler-*-1.41.zip from here and copy to Ext Storage (Because once you flash TWRP, Int storage will not be readable)
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I think it would be helpful to users if there were a single multi-disabler for all Samsung devices. To that end, I've incorporated your changes for the A10 into my multidisabler and attached a test version to this posting.
Will you please test it? If it works for you, I'll issue a new release.
ianmacd said:
I think it would be helpful to users if there were a single multi-disabler for all Samsung devices. To that end, I've incorporated your changes for the A10 into my multidisabler and attached a test version to this posting.
Will you please test it? If it works for you, I'll issue a new release.
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Thanks for the update, I was thinking to make pull request with changes. After make sure every thing is working as it should.
afaneh92 said:
Thanks for the update, I was thinking to make pull request with changes. After make sure every thing is working as it should.
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Thanks. In your case, it's easier now if you just verify that the script I attached is working, since I've already integrated the changes you made in your clone.
Anyone who wants multidisabler support for a new device, however, can either send me a pull request against the latest code, or run the following script on a live, rooted device:
Code:
#!/bin/sh
getprop ro.boot.bootloader
echo --
ls -l /vendor/etc/init/pa_daemon*.rc /vendor/etc/fstab.exynos*
echo --
cat /vendor/etc/fstab.exynos*
echo --
su -c cat /init.rc
Hi dude..
I tried it.. unfortunately I still have problems.. here are some of the problems
1) my 7zip does not allow me to mod the BL files within the md5 extension, so I extracted them out and replaced the file manually then zip it to Tar.. (the VBmeta file is only 1kb) is that right?
2) after flashing via odin, I did a reboot, I encountered a VBMEta error, "Error verifying vbmeta image" Verification_disabled bit is (cant see it, block by the camera module)
In the end, i restored the firmware and got everything back.
s_ryan said:
Hi dude..
I tried it.. unfortunately I still have problems.. here are some of the problems
1) my 7zip does not allow me to mod the BL files within the md5 extension, so I extracted them out and replaced the file manually then zip it to Tar.. (the VBmeta file is only 1kb) is that right?
2) after flashing via odin, I did a reboot, I encountered a VBMEta error, "Error verifying vbmeta image" Verification_disabled bit is (cant see it, block by the camera module)
In the end, i restored the firmware and got everything back.
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Try using this vbmeta.img (inside the tar file). It worked for me on the A20 with similar error. This file normally seems to be a checksum checker and if it doesn't match what the phone wants to see it gives you that error. But this file was modified to essentially be blank so there is nothing to give the phone an error.
Models:
SM-G770F or SM-G770F/DS
Frequently used key combinations keys:
FORCE REBOOT: Hold "Volume Down" and "Bixby/Power" button.
DOWNLOAD MODE: With the phone off, hold "Volume Down" and "Volume Up" button, connect your phone to a computer via a cable. Release the buttons after you see the "Warning" screen and then press "Volume Up"
RECOVERY MODE: With the phone off, hold "Volume Up" and "Bixby/Power" button.
Some facts:
1. S10 Lite uses dynamic partition which means there is only one "super" partition (instead of "system", "vendor", "product").
3. S10 Lite uses A-only partition which means there is only one set of system partition.
3. S10 Lite uses 2 stage init (2SI).
4. KNOX will be tripped after you flash a custom image. As a result, Samsung Pay and Secure Folder will become permanently (even after restore to stock firmware) unusable and your warranty may be voided. However, many jurisdictions including the European Union has law mandating manufacturer to provide hardware warranty even if user modifies the software.
5. Samsung devices are almost impossible to hard brick (render the device unusable without a hardware-level repair) as critical sections including the bootloader are well-protected. However, if you do things incorrectly, you may soft brick your phone, but that can usually be resolved by resetting to factory settings (wipe data and cache) or restoring to stock firmware (check out Stage 4).
Tools needed:
On your computer:
1. Odin 3.14.4 or newer
2. Samsung Android USB driver
3. SamFirm or other tools/websites to download official firmwares
4. Android Verified Boot Metadata Image with verification disabled (vbmeta_disabled.tar)
On your device:
1. Magisk Manager (Canary builds)
Stage 1: Know your model and carrier code (CSC)
1. Open "Settings"
2. Go to "About phone" -> "Software information"
3. Pay attention to "Service provider SW ver."
4. Starting with "SM-", for example "SM-G770F", that's the model of your phone.
5. Immediately after that, there are two 3-letter code, for example "OXM_PHE". The second 3-letter code "PHE" is your CSC.
6. Remember your model and CSC.
Stage 2: Unlock the bootloader
WARNING: ALL data on your device, including apps, settings and files in internal storage, will be lost. You do not need to repeat this if you didn't re-lock your bootloader.
1. Open "Settings"
2. Turn on "Developer mode" by going to "About phone" -> "Software information" and pressing "Build number" for several times.
3. Go to main menu of "Settings" and at the bottom you will find "Developer options"
4. Go to "Developer options". You will find a toggle "OEM unlocking". Turn it on.
5. Skip to step 8 if your device reboots to "Unlock bootloader?" screen. Make sure the toggle is on and then turn off your phone.
6. With the phone off, hold "Volume Down" and "Volume Up" button, connect your phone to a computer via a cable. (don't use charging only cables)
7. Release the buttons after you see the "Warning" screen. Then, hold the "Volume Up" button.
8. You will see "Unlock bootloader?" screen. Proceed and unlock your bootloader by pressing "Volume Up" button.
9. Your device will be reset to factory settings. Proceed with the Setup Wizard. Only connect to network via Wi-Fi or cellular and skip everything else. (to save time as data will be cleared again later.)
10. Repeat step 1-4 to validate that "OEM Unlocking" is on. If it is not, turn it on.
11. Repeat step 6.
12. Release the buttons after you see the "Warning" screen. This time, press (not hold) the "Volume Up" button.
13. You will see "Downloading" screen. On the top left, there are some important info.
14. Pay attention to "OEM LOCK" and "REACTIVATION LOCK". If both of them are "OFF", you have unlocked the bootloader.
Stage 3: Disable Android Verified Boot
1. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode. If you are already in the download mode, skip to step 2.
2. Download Odin 3.14.4 or newer and make sure Samsung USB drivers are installed.
3. Open Odin and put the vbmeta_disabled.tar into USERDATA slot and click "Start"
4. Your device will reboot but it will not boot into system as vbmeta signature has changed.
5. Your device will reboot into RECOVERY mode automatically and prompt "You have to reset your device to factory settings". Use "Volume Up" or "Volume Down" button to move and "Power/Bixby" button to select. Confirm and reset the device to factory settings.
6. This is the last time the data on the device has to be cleared. Afterwards, if you don't re-lock bootloader or re-enable the Android Verified Boot, you will not lose your data. Be aware, a stock firmware package contains a Android Verified Boot Metadata Image (vbmeta.img) with verifications enabled. You will need to flash the vbmeta_disable image (put into USERDATA slot) along with the stock firmware (use BL, AP, CP, CSC slots) to make sure AVB is not re-enabled and the data is preserved.
With bootloader unlocked and AVB disabled, it is now possible to boot modified images on the device.
(Stage 4 and below are method to root your phone using your own odin files, if you wish to use a prepatched for a faster way to get root, go to OPTIONAL)
Stage 4: Obtain the official firmware and upgrade
1. Open SamFirm
2. Type in your model and your region (CSC) and click "Check Update"
3. "Download" and you will get a zip file.
4. Extract it and you will get 5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC). All files are in tar format and can be opened by 7-Zip, WinRAR or other software.
5. Check the version code, for example (G770FXXU2BTD2). The last 4 letters (BTD2) indicates the version of the firmware. If the version is the same as your current firmware, skip to Stage 5.
Your data will be preserved if you do it right but it is good to have a backup.
6. Open Odin on your computer and reboot your device to DOWNLOAD mode.
7. Put AP, BL, CP files in their Odin slots. It takes time to verify the firmware so be patient.
8. Put HOME_CSC file in CSC slot. Be careful here. Unlike AP, BL, CP slots, you should NOT use CSC file for CSC slot. Instead, you should use HOME_CSC file. CSC file contains partition table (PIT) which will erase all your data.
9. Put vbmeta_disabled file in USERDATA slot so AVB remains disabled and your data preserved.
10. Click "Start" and wait for it to finish. Allow the device to boot into system to complete the upgrade process. Do NOT interrupt/disconnect phones/hold button. It needs to complete the process without interruption or strange BUGs may appear.
Stage 5: Extract boot (kernel) image from firmware
If you are having trouble creating tar file, you can skip to Stage 6. (NOT RECOMMENDED as AP is basically full system image. It is huge (takes long time to flash/process) and Magisk may misbehave.)
1. Extract boot.img.lz4 from the AP file.
2. Use 7-Zip to create a tar archive which contains boot.img.lz4 only. (or "tar cvf boot.tar boot.img.lz4")
Stage 6: Patch the boot (Kernel) image via Magisk
1. Transfer the tar archive (or the AP file if you skipped stage 5) to your phone.
2. Open Magisk Manager.
3. Click top-right "Install" button
4. Make sure "Recovery Mode" is off in Options.
5. Click "Next" and select "Select and Patch a File" in Method.
6. Select the file you transferred to your phone in step 1.
7. Click "Next" and "LET'S GO".
8. Transfer the patched file (in Download/magisk_patched.tar) to your computer
9. Reboot the device to DOWNLOAD mode.
10. Open Odin, put patched file to AP slot and then click "Start".
11. After reboot, Magisk is installed and you will have the root access.
HOW TO upgrade the firmware
Repeat stage 4-6.
(OPTIONAL) Use prepatched magisk boot
1. Make sure that the model and firmware version of the pre-patched image is the exact SAME as yours.
2. Open Odin on your computer.
3. Reboot your device to DOWNLOAD mode.
4. Put pre-patched image into AP slot.
5. "Start"
BEWARE: PREPATCHED BOOT ONLY TESTED ON BTD2 ONEUI 2.1 FIRMWARE
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*reserved*
Thank you for this amazing guide and the file without which it would not have been possible.
Be sure to join my TG group, if you are interested in AOSP, there's a lineage build testing currently running.
Thanks for this.
But it really is the most difficult way to root i have seen.. I'm not sure how many will try all this just to root a phone.
Awesome
sosimple said:
Thanks for this.
But it really is the most difficult way to root i have seen.. I'm not sure how many will try all this just to root a phone.
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This will be done by absolutely everyone who wants to root his Galaxy S10 Lite. ABSOLUTLEY EVERYONE!
hey guys i ve just bought s10 lite and rootted it with method upside. but i was apple user for a 3 years before that i used to note 3-4-5 series and it was easy to rootable also i was getting useable stuff like grenify or nice equaliser type apps. ı would like to know how can i enjoy my phone with rooted ? for example i have iphone x with me still and its jailbreaked and there are repo sites that help to get to download app or modules to make you happy with your phone. do we have such stuff in android going on right now ? thanks again for rooting and helps.
4TheBesT said:
hey guys i ve just bought s10 lite and rootted it with method upside. but i was apple user for a 3 years before that i used to note 3-4-5 series and it was easy to rootable also i was getting useable stuff like grenify or nice equaliser type apps. ı would like to know how can i enjoy my phone with rooted ? for example i have iphone x with me still and its jailbreaked and there are repo sites that help to get to download app or modules to make you happy with your phone. do we have such stuff in android going on right now ? thanks again for rooting and helps.
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If you are not sure what's the purpose of rooting a phone you shouldn't be doing it. "To make you happy with your phone" is a really subject question with no right answer, that depends on your specific needs.
If you ask about modules check out Magisk Modules.
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Hello, just to confirm that the steps detailed in this guide works, thanks OP, at least this gives us more freedom.
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no able to root with this method ! .. step ( v-meta disabler ) with system CP,AP,HOME CSC fail with official binary .. i follow you're steps !
i guess the file v-meta disabler u have attached is not compatible with my device ?! and yes i have same you'res BTD2 ONEUI 2.1 FIRMWARE
teenoo said:
This will be done by absolutely everyone who wants to root his Galaxy S10 Lite. ABSOLUTLEY EVERYONE!
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In my case, I flashed latest FW (July 2020), Magisk Manager (the "install" buttons were not visible at first, but after some reboots they were). Created patched boot with Magisk Manager, unlocked bootloader (in settings & in bootloader), flashed modified boot image and it worked. At first boot, it restarted, and wen back to recovery, stating that system is corrupted, gave option to factory reset, so I did, it restarted again, and again, and then it booted fine. No VMBETA flashing needed. The trick, was (I suppose) doing the factory reset after flashing the modded kernel. Finally, when the phone booted, I did the usual first-run setup and enabled developer settings / adb installed Magisk Manager - it completed the setup, everything was fine after that.
Is there any way to unlock the bootloader and root SM-G770U1?
kamill85 said:
In my case, I flashed latest FW (July 2020), Magisk Manager (the "install" buttons were not visible at first, but after some reboots they were). Created patched boot with Magisk Manager, unlocked bootloader (in settings & in bootloader), flashed modified boot image and it worked. At first boot, it restarted, and wen back to recovery, stating that system is corrupted, gave option to factory reset, so I did, it restarted again, and again, and then it booted fine. No VMBETA flashing needed. The trick, was (I suppose) doing the factory reset after flashing the modded kernel. Finally, when the phone booted, I did the usual first-run setup and enabled developer settings / adb installed Magisk Manager - it completed the setup, everything was fine after that.
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I was about to give up on the July update until I read this and tried a few more things. Bad internet caused missing "Install" buttons and I tried patched the WHOLE AP...instead of just patching a boot.tar like in Stage 5. So gooder internet, Odin-ing only the AP with the Magisk patched boot.tar, another wipe,
Code:
adb install .\MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
and I was rooty tooty.
I didn't care about burning everything on the phone. I think that some of the extra steps here were for trying to minimize the wipes. Thanks for the extra hope @kamill85 !
Are there download links for official images somewhere without paying? Everywhere i searched you needed to sign in and pay..
Thanks,
SamFirm
sosimple said:
Are there download links for official images somewhere without paying? Everywhere i searched you needed to sign in and pay..
Thanks,
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Did you look up SamFirm like in the instructions? It pointed me to this page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 That says it's deprecated but it was able to get me the July 2020 FW for the S10e. I didn't try the other thing, Updato that it points you to. I ran the exe in the zip and pushed a few buttons and it worked for me. No waiting 20 hours. Hope that helps!
dim42 said:
Did you look up SamFirm like in the instructions? It pointed me to this page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 That says it's deprecated but it was able to get me the July 2020 FW for the S10e. I didn't try the other thing, Updato that it points you to. I ran the exe in the zip and pushed a few buttons and it worked for me. No waiting 20 hours. Hope that helps!
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Thanks. What Deprecated meant? What iis the difference from original?
the show stopper said:
Is there any way to unlock the bootloader and root SM-G770U1?
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+1
Also curious if anyone's gotten this working with the US version
So if i do this ill never ever be able to use Samsung pay ever again?
Vaughnn said:
Models:
SM-G770F or SM-G770F/DS
Frequently used key combinations keys:
FORCE REBOOT: Hold "Volume Down" and "Bixby/Power" button.
DOWNLOAD MODE: With the phone off, hold "Volume Down" and "Volume Up" button, connect your phone to a computer via a cable. Release the buttons after you see the "Warning" screen and then press "Volume Up"
RECOVERY MODE: With the phone off, hold "Volume Up" and "Bixby/Power" button.
Some facts:
1. S10 Lite uses dynamic partition which means there is only one "super" partition (instead of "system", "vendor", "product").
3. S10 Lite uses A-only partition which means there is only one set of system partition.
3. S10 Lite uses 2 stage init (2SI).
4. KNOX will be tripped after you flash a custom image. As a result, Samsung Pay and Secure Folder will become permanently (even after restore to stock firmware) unusable and your warranty may be voided. However, many jurisdictions including the European Union has law mandating manufacturer to provide hardware warranty even if user modifies the software.
5. Samsung devices are almost impossible to hard brick (render the device unusable without a hardware-level repair) as critical sections including the bootloader are well-protected. However, if you do things incorrectly, you may soft brick your phone, but that can usually be resolved by resetting to factory settings (wipe data and cache) or restoring to stock firmware (check out Stage 4).
Tools needed:
On your computer:
1. Odin 3.14.4 or newer
2. Samsung Android USB driver
3. SamFirm or other tools/websites to download official firmwares
4. Android Verified Boot Metadata Image with verification disabled (vbmeta_disabled.tar)
On your device:
1. Magisk Manager (Canary builds)
Stage 1: Know your model and carrier code (CSC)
1. Open "Settings"
2. Go to "About phone" -> "Software information"
3. Pay attention to "Service provider SW ver."
4. Starting with "SM-", for example "SM-G770F", that's the model of your phone.
5. Immediately after that, there are two 3-letter code, for example "OXM_PHE". The second 3-letter code "PHE" is your CSC.
6. Remember your model and CSC.
Stage 2: Unlock the bootloader
WARNING: ALL data on your device, including apps, settings and files in internal storage, will be lost. You do not need to repeat this if you didn't re-lock your bootloader.
1. Open "Settings"
2. Turn on "Developer mode" by going to "About phone" -> "Software information" and pressing "Build number" for several times.
3. Go to main menu of "Settings" and at the bottom you will find "Developer options"
4. Go to "Developer options". You will find a toggle "OEM unlocking". Turn it on.
5. Skip to step 8 if your device reboots to "Unlock bootloader?" screen. Make sure the toggle is on and then turn off your phone.
6. With the phone off, hold "Volume Down" and "Volume Up" button, connect your phone to a computer via a cable. (don't use charging only cables)
7. Release the buttons after you see the "Warning" screen. Then, hold the "Volume Up" button.
8. You will see "Unlock bootloader?" screen. Proceed and unlock your bootloader by pressing "Volume Up" button.
9. Your device will be reset to factory settings. Proceed with the Setup Wizard. Only connect to network via Wi-Fi or cellular and skip everything else. (to save time as data will be cleared again later.)
10. Repeat step 1-4 to validate that "OEM Unlocking" is on. If it is not, turn it on.
11. Repeat step 6.
12. Release the buttons after you see the "Warning" screen. This time, press (not hold) the "Volume Up" button.
13. You will see "Downloading" screen. On the top left, there are some important info.
14. Pay attention to "OEM LOCK" and "REACTIVATION LOCK". If both of them are "OFF", you have unlocked the bootloader.
Stage 3: Disable Android Verified Boot
1. Reboot to DOWNLOAD mode. If you are already in the download mode, skip to step 2.
2. Download Odin 3.14.4 or newer and make sure Samsung USB drivers are installed.
3. Open Odin and put the vbmeta_disabled.tar into USERDATA slot and click "Start"
4. Your device will reboot but it will not boot into system as vbmeta signature has changed.
5. Your device will reboot into RECOVERY mode automatically and prompt "You have to reset your device to factory settings". Use "Volume Up" or "Volume Down" button to move and "Power/Bixby" button to select. Confirm and reset the device to factory settings.
6. This is the last time the data on the device has to be cleared. Afterwards, if you don't re-lock bootloader or re-enable the Android Verified Boot, you will not lose your data. Be aware, a stock firmware package contains a Android Verified Boot Metadata Image (vbmeta.img) with verifications enabled. You will need to flash the vbmeta_disable image (put into USERDATA slot) along with the stock firmware (use BL, AP, CP, CSC slots) to make sure AVB is not re-enabled and the data is preserved.
With bootloader unlocked and AVB disabled, it is now possible to boot modified images on the device.
(Stage 4 and below are method to root your phone using your own odin files, if you wish to use a prepatched for a faster way to get root, go to OPTIONAL)
Stage 4: Obtain the official firmware and upgrade
1. Open SamFirm
2. Type in your model and your region (CSC) and click "Check Update"
3. "Download" and you will get a zip file.
4. Extract it and you will get 5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC). All files are in tar format and can be opened by 7-Zip, WinRAR or other software.
5. Check the version code, for example (G770FXXU2BTD2). The last 4 letters (BTD2) indicates the version of the firmware. If the version is the same as your current firmware, skip to Stage 5.
Your data will be preserved if you do it right but it is good to have a backup.
6. Open Odin on your computer and reboot your device to DOWNLOAD mode.
7. Put AP, BL, CP files in their Odin slots. It takes time to verify the firmware so be patient.
8. Put HOME_CSC file in CSC slot. Be careful here. Unlike AP, BL, CP slots, you should NOT use CSC file for CSC slot. Instead, you should use HOME_CSC file. CSC file contains partition table (PIT) which will erase all your data.
9. Put vbmeta_disabled file in USERDATA slot so AVB remains disabled and your data preserved.
10. Click "Start" and wait for it to finish. Allow the device to boot into system to complete the upgrade process. Do NOT interrupt/disconnect phones/hold button. It needs to complete the process without interruption or strange BUGs may appear.
Stage 5: Extract boot (kernel) image from firmware
If you are having trouble creating tar file, you can skip to Stage 6. (NOT RECOMMENDED as AP is basically full system image. It is huge (takes long time to flash/process) and Magisk may misbehave.)
1. Extract boot.img.lz4 from the AP file.
2. Use 7-Zip to create a tar archive which contains boot.img.lz4 only. (or "tar cvf boot.tar boot.img.lz4")
Stage 6: Patch the boot (Kernel) image via Magisk
1. Transfer the tar archive (or the AP file if you skipped stage 5) to your phone.
2. Open Magisk Manager.
3. Click top-right "Install" button
4. Make sure "Recovery Mode" is off in Options.
5. Click "Next" and select "Select and Patch a File" in Method.
6. Select the file you transferred to your phone in step 1.
7. Click "Next" and "LET'S GO".
8. Transfer the patched file (in Download/magisk_patched.tar) to your computer
9. Reboot the device to DOWNLOAD mode.
10. Open Odin, put patched file to AP slot and then click "Start".
11. After reboot, Magisk is installed and you will have the root access.
HOW TO upgrade the firmware
Repeat stage 4-6.
(OPTIONAL) Use prepatched magisk boot
1. Make sure that the model and firmware version of the pre-patched image is the exact SAME as yours.
2. Open Odin on your computer.
3. Reboot your device to DOWNLOAD mode.
4. Put pre-patched image into AP slot.
5. "Start"
BEWARE: PREPATCHED BOOT ONLY TESTED ON BTD2 ONEUI 2.1 FIRMWARE
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1chFXa2w_t2EgbfQIiVDOVR2KUeiwFpUs/view?usp=sharing)
Telegram Support Chat: https://t.me/joinchat/FrDuSBgUxDGSZ1vVmej7fw
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Anyway to get to pass the safety nets?
Yes i pass safety net, but i use systemizer and with it i cant pass.
When I switch off systemizer in magisk I pass safety net
[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)
Step by Step: How to Root & Flash TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 10(+) and Every other Galaxy from S10 and up (SnapDragon Only)
Update: If You Want To Unlock Your Bootloader go here: U.S. Samsung Galaxy Bootloader Unlock Service
So You Figured Out How to Unlock The Bootloader on your Shiny New/Old (Snapdragon) Samsung Galaxy Thing-a-ma-jig
Good on you, but now you want to figure out how to Root properly and enjoy the spoils of said Unlock. Well You've come to right place.
DO NOT QUOTE THE OP PLEASE, (If you would like to place this guide in your respective Device Threads ie. Galaxy s10, s20, s20 Note 20 Ultra 5g etc. thats perfectly fine)
Welcome: Be nice, be courteous and *enjoy
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with unrooting, some functions may never.
- All your data on device will be lost (Factory Reset is in the Instructions below)
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually it's a soft but can be hard brick too), so follow it on your own risk!
Now that you accept the risks, let's have some fun -
Important: Although this is a simple guide you must follow all directions clearly
Simple guide to root your device and install TWRP after unlock: (Thanks to @Krog18 )
1. Download vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP for your device, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-2.6-afaneh92
2. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in ap slot and reboot. Device will reboot to recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
3. Uncheck auto reboot in Odin and flash TWRP in ap slot.
4. Hold volume down and power until the screen goes black then immediately switch to holding volume up, Bixby button (10 series only) and power to reboot into TWRP
5. Flash multidisabler and reboot recovery
6. Go to wipe, format and type yes to format data
7. Flash magisk
8. Make a backup of efs and store it somewhere safe
9. Reboot
*First boot may take 10-15 minutes. If it doesn't boot in 15 minutes, force reboot by holding power and volume down for at least 10 seconds
Additional Method For Rooting If Above method did not work for you:
Step 1 : (Root Base Firmware with Magisk By patching files yourself, Then Flash TWRP in Odin)
Prepare Firmware files for root
You need to Patch AP File to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device ie (SM-N975U/U1, SM-G973U/U1, SM-G975U/U1)
You need to download file according your region and model.
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on in a folder on the desktop of PC. From extracted files find the file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your Phone.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device (Make sure to check for updates) (Optionally go into settings and switch the update channel to BETA)
4.Open Magisk Manager - Find Magisk Install (Top One) - Click Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Click the AP file you have copied to your device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and output the newly Patched AP file to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Now Copy patched AP file magisk_patched.tar back to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin and extract to Desktop on your PC
Step 2. Installing custom firmware files with Odin
1. Reboot to download mode and select volume up to continue:
2. Open Odin (as administrator) {Right-Mouse click--Open As Administrator}
Select AP in Odin and use the magisk_patched.tar file you have patched {The file you just patched with Magisk} for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC files (Use the files from the firmware you downloaded earlier) (This is VERY important, DON'T just flash only the magisk_patched.tar)
(Use All of the respective files BL, CP, CSC)
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option (I do this because I like rebooting when I'm ready)
4. Make sure all files are in the right place, Now Hit Start and wait till it's completely finish. When It shows PASS in Odin, disconnect device.
Okay Now the hard part is over, you can let the phone boot to system and Skip all Setup Steps because Next is TWRP.
Step 3. Odin: Flash Twrp and Boot with Magisk
Very Simple yet very Important:
1. Download the respective TWRP (Twrp<version_number>.TAR for you phone model (This is going to Odin flashed so you need .TAR file)
2. Reboot your phone into Download Mode, Hold Vol- and Power Button until it gets to DL Screen and press up for "Yes"
3. Put the Twrp<version_number>.TAR in the AP slot
4. Make sure the file is selected, (Unselect Auto-reboot in options tab in Odin) and in place and hit Start
5. Wait until it's finished, Now Hold Vol- and Power until you see black screen, release and then hold Vol+ and Power until you see TWRP recovery
Now Flash Multidisabler and Magisk
1. Flash multidisabler (Mega) (Google Drive) and reboot back to TWRP
2. Wipe data and storage
3. Flash Latest Magisk
*Enjoy
*** Remember: Make a backup of EFS through TWRP and save it to your desktop or Cloud service ie. MEGA, GDrive, Dropbox ****
Please I can't seem to unlock my bootloader because OEM Unlocking functionality is missing on my device. I have tried and still can't find it. Can I root the device without Unlocking the bootloader?
stylemonument said:
Please I can't seem to unlock my bootloader because OEM Unlocking functionality is missing on my device. I have tried and still can't find it. Can I root the device without Unlocking the bootloader?
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If you could just download and install Telegram app and PM this guy on there (drivel2787)
Please see here: Bootloader Unlock Service For US Variants
BoiBundy said:
If you could just download and install Telegram app and PM this guy on there (drivel2787)
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Okay.... let me do that. Thanks.
Maybe should include that US Snapdragon will have to get their bootloader unlocked first and how they do..include Telegram. Or your probably going to constantly get the "I can't find OEM unlock" question.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
Msgd re: oem unlock! Btw, if we got any awesome Sam sec experts out there who wouldn’t mind entertaining some qs from me regarding a lot of WEIRD stuff happening w my phone, be eternally grateful. Could even work out a monetary deal for your time, and (perhaps) help!
Thanks much in adv, msg on telegram as @nemotheDreamer.
butchieboy said:
Maybe should include that US Snapdragon will have to get their bootloader unlocked first and how they do..include Telegram. Or your probably going to constantly get the "I can't find OEM unlock" question.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
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You might be right, I will edit it tonight
So we can legit root the Snapdragon version now?
Nickdroid86 said:
So we can legit root the Snapdragon version now?
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Yes, it's been going on now for a few months. I've done it myself. It's completely legit
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Nice Tut BoiBundy, well written.
cerj said:
Yes, it's been going on now for a few months. I've done it myself. It's completely legit
---------- Post added at 09:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:47 AM ----------
Nice Tut BoiBundy, well written.
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Thanks man, wanted to have a central "fool-proof" way for people to enjoy the freedom of root
Just to be clear - I need to pay to get my bootloader unlocked? That's still the case, right?
MonkeyJug said:
Just to be clear - I need to pay to get my bootloader unlocked? That's still the case, right?
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Check Here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
I've been on Nexus and Pixel devices so long now I cannot remember much about modification on Samsung devices. Last one I had rooted was the Note 2. Anyway, bootloader unlocked and successfully rooted my SM-N975U (Note 10+). Now there are updates available so I am sorry if this isn't the place or if a dumb question, but is there any special way I need to do updates on the snapdragon so I don't relock the bootloader or lose root? With Pixel, ADB sideload was easy, not sure with this one.
Is there a multi disabler package that is compatible with the SM-N976V ? I have tried multiple iterations of multidisabler-samsung-2.6c-afaneh92 but am have trouble.
nabnab25658 said:
Is there a multi disabler package that is compatible with the SM-N976V ? I have tried multiple iterations of multidisabler-samsung-2.6c-afaneh92 but am have trouble.
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I was in the same boat, went to the telegram channel and the guy who made that file added support for 976V. Not sure where else it's available, but you should be able to get it there from Mohammad.
TWRP for S20/N20/TabS7/ZFold2 (Snapdragon)
t.me
Dick_Stickitinski said:
I was in the same boat, went to the telegram channel and the guy who made that file added support for 976V. Not sure where else it's available, but you should be able to get it there from Mohammad.
TWRP for S20/N20/TabS7/ZFold2 (Snapdragon)
t.me
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Hey, just wanted to thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I've had my Sm-976V BL unlocked and rooted for a bit now, but have been busy hence the late reply.
I have an issue. I boot into TWRP just fine but all my files in sdcard are nothing but random numbers and letters
I think this happens when you don't wipe your data. You also need to flash a decryption file. It happened to me at first because I didn't wipe all data.[/QUOTE]
BoiBundy said:
[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)
Step by Step: How to Root & Flash TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 10(+) and Every other Galaxy from S10 and up (SnapDragon Only)
Update: If You Want To Unlock Your Bootloader go here: U.S. Samsung Galaxy Bootloader Unlock Service
So You Figured Out How to Unlock The Bootloader on your Shiny New/Old (Snapdragon) Samsung Galaxy Thing-a-ma-jig
Good on you, but now you want to figure out how to Root properly and enjoy the spoils of said Unlock. Well You've come to right place.
DO NOT QUOTE THE OP PLEASE, (If you would like to place this guide in your respective Device Threads ie. Galaxy s10, s20, s20 Note 20 Ultra 5g etc. thats perfectly fine)
Welcome: Be nice, be courteous and *enjoy
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with unrooting, some functions may never.
- All your data on device will be lost (Factory Reset is in the Instructions below)
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually it's a soft but can be hard brick too), so follow it on your own risk!
Now that you accept the risks, let's have some fun -
Important: Although this is a simple guide you must follow all directions clearly
Simple guide to root your device and install TWRP after unlock: (Thanks to @Krog18 )
1. Download vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP for your device, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-2.6-afaneh92
2. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in ap slot and reboot. Device will reboot to recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
3. Uncheck auto reboot in Odin and flash TWRP in ap slot.
4. Hold volume down and power until the screen goes black then immediately switch to holding volume up, Bixby button (10 series only) and power to reboot into TWRP
5. Flash multidisabler and reboot recovery
6. Go to wipe, format and type yes to format data
7. Flash magisk
8. Make a backup of efs and store it somewhere safe
9. Reboot
*First boot may take 10-15 minutes. If it doesn't boot in 15 minutes, force reboot by holding power and volume down for at least 10 seconds
Additional Method For Rooting If Above method did not work for you:
Step 1 : (Root Base Firmware with Magisk By patching files yourself, Then Flash TWRP in Odin)
Prepare Firmware files for root
You need to Patch AP File to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device ie (SM-N975U/U1, SM-G973U/U1, SM-G975U/U1)
You need to download file according your region and model.
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on in a folder on the desktop of PC. From extracted files find the file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your Phone.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device (Make sure to check for updates) (Optionally go into settings and switch the update channel to BETA)
4.Open Magisk Manager - Find Magisk Install (Top One) - Click Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Click the AP file you have copied to your device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and output the newly Patched AP file to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Now Copy patched AP file magisk_patched.tar back to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin and extract to Desktop on your PC
Step 2. Installing custom firmware files with Odin
1. Reboot to download mode and select volume up to continue:
2. Open Odin (as administrator) {Right-Mouse click--Open As Administrator}
Select AP in Odin and use the magisk_patched.tar file you have patched {The file you just patched with Magisk} for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC files (Use the files from the firmware you downloaded earlier) (This is VERY important, DON'T just flash only the magisk_patched.tar)
(Use All of the respective files BL, CP, CSC)
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option (I do this because I like rebooting when I'm ready)
4. Make sure all files are in the right place, Now Hit Start and wait till it's completely finish. When It shows PASS in Odin, disconnect device.
Okay Now the hard part is over, you can let the phone boot to system and Skip all Setup Steps because Next is TWRP.
Step 3. Odin: Flash Twrp and Boot with Magisk
Very Simple yet very Important:
1. Download the respective TWRP (Twrp<version_number>.TAR for you phone model (This is going to Odin flashed so you need .TAR file)
2. Reboot your phone into Download Mode, Hold Vol- and Power Button until it gets to DL Screen and press up for "Yes"
3. Put the Twrp<version_number>.TAR in the AP slot
4. Make sure the file is selected, (Unselect Auto-reboot in options tab in Odin) and in place and hit Start
5. Wait until it's finished, Now Hold Vol- and Power until you see black screen, release and then hold Vol+ and Power until you see TWRP recovery
Now Flash Multidisabler and Magisk
1. Flash multidisabler (Mega) (Google Drive) and reboot back to TWRP
2. Wipe data and storage
3. Flash Latest Magisk
*Enjoy
*** Remember: Make a backup of EFS through TWRP and save it to your desktop or Cloud service ie. MEGA, GDrive, Dropbox ****
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which TWRP version to flash and which odin? hope i can get answer i had N975U1 unlocked bootloader
Anyone else getting that pesky "Android 11 Update" since they have rooted? I keep postponing it. I'm guessing it will fail if I try to install. Not sure what I should do.
Sammobile don't seem to have the firmware available yet. I was thinking installing it with odin then patching AP with Magisk
BoiBundy said:
[28NOV20][Guide] How To ROOT ALL US VER. NOTE 10(+) & Flash TWRP (SnapDragon Only)
Step by Step: How to Root & Flash TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 10(+) and Every other Galaxy from S10 and up (SnapDragon Only)
Update: If You Want To Unlock Your Bootloader go here: U.S. Samsung Galaxy Bootloader Unlock Service
So You Figured Out How to Unlock The Bootloader on your Shiny New/Old (Snapdragon) Samsung Galaxy Thing-a-ma-jig
Good on you, but now you want to figure out how to Root properly and enjoy the spoils of said Unlock. Well You've come to right place.
DO NOT QUOTE THE OP PLEASE, (If you would like to place this guide in your respective Device Threads ie. Galaxy s10, s20, s20 Note 20 Ultra 5g etc. thats perfectly fine)
Welcome: Be nice, be courteous and *enjoy
Before you move further, make clear that rooting device -
- Your warranty will be void
- Some of functions may not work on rooted device, some function may get back with unrooting, some functions may never.
- All your data on device will be lost (Factory Reset is in the Instructions below)
- Flashing custom binaries may brick (Usually it's a soft but can be hard brick too), so follow it on your own risk!
Now that you accept the risks, let's have some fun -
Important: Although this is a simple guide you must follow all directions clearly
Simple guide to root your device and install TWRP after unlock: (Thanks to @Krog18 )
1. Download vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP for your device, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-2.6-afaneh92
2. Reboot to download mode and flash vbmeta_disabled.tar in ap slot and reboot. Device will reboot to recovery mode prompting you to wipe data so wipe data and reboot to download mode again.
3. Uncheck auto reboot in Odin and flash TWRP in ap slot.
4. Hold volume down and power until the screen goes black then immediately switch to holding volume up, Bixby button (10 series only) and power to reboot into TWRP
5. Flash multidisabler and reboot recovery
6. Go to wipe, format and type yes to format data
7. Flash magisk
8. Make a backup of efs and store it somewhere safe
9. Reboot
*First boot may take 10-15 minutes. If it doesn't boot in 15 minutes, force reboot by holding power and volume down for at least 10 seconds
Additional Method For Rooting If Above method did not work for you:
Step 1 : (Root Base Firmware with Magisk By patching files yourself, Then Flash TWRP in Odin)
Prepare Firmware files for root
You need to Patch AP File to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device ie (SM-N975U/U1, SM-G973U/U1, SM-G975U/U1)
You need to download file according your region and model.
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on in a folder on the desktop of PC. From extracted files find the file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your Phone.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device (Make sure to check for updates) (Optionally go into settings and switch the update channel to BETA)
4.Open Magisk Manager - Find Magisk Install (Top One) - Click Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Click the AP file you have copied to your device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the entire firmware file and output the newly Patched AP file to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Now Copy patched AP file magisk_patched.tar back to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin and extract to Desktop on your PC
Step 2. Installing custom firmware files with Odin
1. Reboot to download mode and select volume up to continue:
2. Open Odin (as administrator) {Right-Mouse click--Open As Administrator}
Select AP in Odin and use the magisk_patched.tar file you have patched {The file you just patched with Magisk} for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC files (Use the files from the firmware you downloaded earlier) (This is VERY important, DON'T just flash only the magisk_patched.tar)
(Use All of the respective files BL, CP, CSC)
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option (I do this because I like rebooting when I'm ready)
4. Make sure all files are in the right place, Now Hit Start and wait till it's completely finish. When It shows PASS in Odin, disconnect device.
Okay Now the hard part is over, you can let the phone boot to system and Skip all Setup Steps because Next is TWRP.
Step 3. Odin: Flash Twrp and Boot with Magisk
Very Simple yet very Important:
1. Download the respective TWRP (Twrp<version_number>.TAR for you phone model (This is going to Odin flashed so you need .TAR file)
2. Reboot your phone into Download Mode, Hold Vol- and Power Button until it gets to DL Screen and press up for "Yes"
3. Put the Twrp<version_number>.TAR in the AP slot
4. Make sure the file is selected, (Unselect Auto-reboot in options tab in Odin) and in place and hit Start
5. Wait until it's finished, Now Hold Vol- and Power until you see black screen, release and then hold Vol+ and Power until you see TWRP recovery
Now Flash Multidisabler and Magisk
1. Flash multidisabler (Mega) (Google Drive) and reboot back to TWRP
2. Wipe data and storage
3. Flash Latest Magisk
*Enjoy
*** Remember: Make a backup of EFS through TWRP and save it to your desktop or Cloud service ie. MEGA, GDrive, Dropbox ****
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it works on my N975U1 android 10 Q version 1st method so no need 2nd method
Hello everyone! I made a tutorial regarding flashing the latest updates:
Video:
Spoiler: Video
Steps:
1. Download and extract both Frija and Odin.
2. Launch Frija.
3. Check the "Auto" button. Write your device's Model Number and CSC
(Your model number is at Settings, then About phone).
4. Click on "Check Update".
5. Click on "Download" and choose a folder to save the firmware.
6. After the download is complete, extract the firmware .zip.
7. Launch Odin.
8. Click the "BL" button and select the file that starts with "BL_...".
9. Click the "AP" button and select the file that starts with "AP_...".
10. Click the "CP" button and select the file that starts with "CP_...".
11. Click the "CSC" button and select the file that starts with "HOME_CSC_..." (Selecting CSC_... will wipe your data!).
12. Turn off your phone.
13. Boot into Download Mode by holding both Volume Up + Volume Down buttons and then connecting it to your PC.
14. After booting into Download Mode, press the Volume Up button to continue.
15. Back to Odin, click "Start".
16. The flashing process will be over when "PASS" is shown in Odin and your phone reboots. You may close Odin and disconnect the phone from your PC then.
17. Congrats! You have successfully flashed the latest update to your device.
18. After your phone is on, turn it off again.
19. Boot into Recovery Mode by connecting to your PC and holding Volume Up + Power Button (+ Bixby Button).
20. Navigating with the Volume Buttons and selecting with the Power Button, go to "Wipe cache partition".
21. Select "Yes".
22. Select "Reboot system now".
Links:
Odin 3 by Samsung:
Index of /samsung-tools/
Frija by invmini:
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com
CSCs Cheat Sheet:
List of Samsung Galaxy CSC Country Specific Product code and region they belong to
List of CSC Country Specific code for Samsung Galaxy & various countries, regions, network carriers, model numbers, variants phone belong to.
www.androidsage.com
I hope it helps you!
BredzProh said:
Hello everyone! I made a tutorial regarding flashing the latest updates:
Video:
Spoiler: Video
Steps:
1. Download and extract both Frija and Odin.
2. Launch Frija.
3. Check the "Auto" button. Write your device's Model Number and CSC
(Your model number is at Settings, then About phone).
4. Click on "Check Update".
5. Click on "Download" and choose a folder to save the firmware.
6. After the download is complete, extract the firmware .zip.
7. Launch Odin.
8. Click the "BL" button and select the file that starts with "BL_...".
9. Click the "AP" button and select the file that starts with "AP_...".
10. Click the "CP" button and select the file that starts with "CP_...".
11. Click the "CSC" button and select the file that starts with "HOME_CSC_..." (Selecting CSC_... will wipe your data!).
12. Turn off your phone.
13. Boot into Download Mode by holding both Volume Up + Volume Down buttons and then connecting it to your PC.
14. After booting into Download Mode, press the Volume Up button to continue.
15. Back to Odin, click "Start".
16. The flashing process will be over when "PASS" is shown in Odin and your phone reboots. You may close Odin and disconnect the phone from your PC then.
17. Congrats! You have successfully flashed the latest update to your device.
18. After your phone is on, turn it off again.
19. Boot into Recovery Mode by connecting to your PC and holding Volume Up + Power Button (+ Bixby Button).
20. Navigating with the Volume Buttons and selecting with the Power Button, go to "Wipe cache partition".
21. Select "Yes".
22. Select "Reboot system now".
Links:
Odin 3 by Samsung:
Index of /samsung-tools/
Frija by invmini:
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com
CSCs Cheat Sheet:
List of Samsung Galaxy CSC Country Specific Product code and region they belong to
List of CSC Country Specific code for Samsung Galaxy & various countries, regions, network carriers, model numbers, variants phone belong to.
www.androidsage.com
I hope it helps you!
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If I make "Wipe cache partition", shall I lose the data?
ZmisiS said:
If I make "Wipe cache partition", shall I lose the data?
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No, you will not lose any data.
Wiping the cache is necessary for the phone to run smoother after an update.
Nothing will be deleted!
It should be noted that, as of now, the OneUI 3 update is only available for the Exynos model phones in the S10 line, model SM-G97xF, and even there, some carriers don't have it yet. Snapdragon (U/U1) hasn't gotten any kind of stable OneUI 3 (nor anything outside of the F models it seems). This is going by the list of firmwares on Sammobile, which seems accurate compared to what I've seen in Frija.
SOLVED: tried flashing with odin again and that did the trick
i followed these steps but odin failed. now when i try to start my device i get a blueish screen with a the notification: an error has occurred while updating the device software. use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software.
i tried the emergency recovery fuction in switch but my computer cannot find the device. i cannot put it back in recovery or anything. what can i do to solve this?
Code:
Your warranty is now void.
If you root your device, Your KNOX status will be tripped.
You can still pass the safety net after you root if you follow the instructions.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards although it is not really possible
Please do some research if you have any concerns about doing this to your device
How to flash official firmware? (not the root and unlock bootloader part!)
You will need:
A Galaxy Z Fold 3 and common sense
Samsung Odin (the flashing tool of the official firmware)
https://dl2018.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.14.1.zip
You need to extract the zip file and you are going to use the file Odin3_v3.14.1.exe inside the folder.
Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows
Samsung Android USB Driver | Samsung Developers
You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and want to connect a Samsung Android device to your development environment over USB.
developer.samsung.com
Double-click and install the exe file.
Samsung Official Firmware
Release 1.0.3 · zacharee/SamloaderKotlin
Contribute to zacharee/SamloaderKotlin development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Download the platform you want to download to. (Windows)
You need to extract the zip and double click open the file Bifrost.exe inside the folder.
You need to fill in the Model, Region, press the Check for Updates button and the Download button.
How to find the Model: on your phone → Settings → About Phone → The third row says the Model number and you need to remove the part with the part of /xx, for example, SM-F926B/DS and you only need to type SM-F926B
How to find the Region: You can check the Region at this link https://samfrew.com/model/SM-F926B/
You need to find find a three-letter word depending on your carrier and country and type it in Bifrost, for example, EVR
Press the Check for Update button and download it with the Download button.
Put it to a place you can easily find, ie. Desktop.
After downloading it, find the file SM-xxxxx_x_xxxxxxxx_xxx.zip.enc4 on the place you put it and change the document format from .enc4 to .zip. Then, double click and extract the file.
Open Odin3_v3.14.1.exe and turn off your phone. Connect a side of your USB to your PC/Laptop, keep pressing volume up and down together until you go to Download Mode. Put another side of the USB into your phone. When you arrived at Download Mode press volume up. Go back to Odin3_v3.14.1.exe:
-Click on BL and select BL_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on AP and select AP_xxxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on CP and select CP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
(If you want to keep your data don't flash CSC).
-Click on CSC and select CSC_OMC_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on USERDATA and select HOME_CSC_OMC_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
Press Start to flash the firmware, after done, your device will automatically reboot to the system.
How to unlock the bootloader?
Go to your phone → Settings → About Phone → Software information → Press Build number 6 times until you see the notice “You’re now a developer”
Go in Settings → Developer options → enable OEM unlocking
Power off your phone first. Then, connect a side of your USB to your PC/Laptop, keep pressing volume up and down together until you go to Download Mode. Put another side of the USB into your phone.
When you arrived at Download Mode, long press volume up until you see the black screen. Confirm to unlock the bootloader and you will erase your device.
How to root your phone?
After you unlock your bootloader, you set up your phone and make sure you do not sign in google account first. Install Magisk https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v24.1/Magisk-v24.1.apk on your phone. Oh yes, in case you do not know, you need to allow the app to install apps so that you can install the apk.
Transfer AP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 in the firmware you download from your PC/Laptop to your phone.
Open Magisk on your phone and press the install button in the Magisk column. Select 'Select and Patch a File', 'Let's Go' and find the AP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 and select it. You can have a cup of coffee if you like when you waiting for the patching of the file.
After finishing the patching, you need to transfer the file magisk_patched-24xxx_xxxxx.tar in the Downloads folder back to your PC/Laptop.
Turn off your phone. Connect a side of your USB to your PC/Laptop, keep pressing volume up and down together until you go to Download Mode. Put another side of the USB into your phone. When you arrived at Download Mode press volume up. Open Odin3_v3.14.1.exe on your PC/Laptop:
Click on BL and select BL_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on AP and select magisk_patched-24xxx_xxxxx.tar
-Click on CP and select CP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
(If you want to keep your data don't flash CSC).
-Click on CSC and select CSC_OMC_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on USERDATA and select HOME_CSC_OMC_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
When it finishes flashing it, it will automatically reboot and you can gain root access.
Optional: If you want to have the safety net passed (most of the banking apps use it), then you need to install the zip
as a Magisk module in Magisk https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases
How? Go to Magisk → Modules → install from storage and select the zip you downloaded.
How to update without losing root and data
Open Odin and put the new magisk_patched file in the AP slot, the BL and CP from your new firmware into their respective slots and importantly *HOME_CSC* into the CSC slot.
Press start and let Odin do its stuff.
When flashed, do not wipe.
Press and hold Vol-down and Power
As soon as the screen appears, let go of all buttons.
Within moments, the phone with updates, data and magisk rooted will present in front of you. Hurray!
Thanks for the post I want to try it but I'm on SM-F926U also I don't want to lose any data will this erase all my data such as apps, pics etc with backup?
AnnaNguyen said:
Thanks for the post I want to try it but I'm on SM-F926U also I don't want to lose any data will this erase all my data such as apps, pics etc with backup?
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You must lost data when you root your phone.
What you can do is using Samsung or Google backup and move your photos and files to your PC
Thank you William again I just did it and I confirm works on SM-F926U
AnnaNguyen said:
Thank you William again I just did it and I confirm works on SM-F926U
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You are welcome
Hi i tried to root my samsung galaxy z fold 3 model F926B version android 11 i did all steps using magisk version 23.0 but after i flash the patched rom i keep getting stuck on samsung logo and error says this device version is not official is there anyway i can bypass it?
nathanalbat said:
Hi i tried to root my samsung galaxy z fold 3 model F926B version android 11 i did all steps using magisk version 23.0 but after i flash the patched rom i keep getting stuck on samsung logo and error says this device version is not official is there anyway i can bypass it?
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Just rooted my new GZF3 SM926B/DS with this method and got to the exact same thing (but using magisk 24.1).
Re-flashed and the same thing again but it was easily fixed.
One more part should be added to the guide.
After you flash the last time with the patched AP-file and get a boot loop to recovery, do a factory reset from (stock) recovery, phone restarts and you have to set it up but magisk is there and you're rooted!
Just go to apps, try to open magisk which will tell you that you need to upgrade to full version, accept, open magisk and accept the "additional part" -> phone reboot one last time and DONE!
You now have a fully functioning and rooted GZF3
iLind said:
Just rooted my new GZF3 SM926B/DS with this method and got to the exact same thing (but using magisk 24.1).
Re-flashed and the same thing again but it was easily fixed.
One more part should be added to the guide.
After you flash the last time with the patched AP-file and get a boot loop to recovery, do a factory reset from (stock) recovery, phone restarts and you have to set it up but magisk is there and you're rooted!
Just go to apps, try to open magisk which will tell you that you need to upgrade to full version, accept, open magisk and accept the "additional part" -> phone reboot one last time and DONE!
You now have a fully functioning and rooted GZF3
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i did same steps as you but i did it with magisk 23 and worked thanks tho
iLind said:
Just rooted my new GZF3 SM926B/DS with this method and got to the exact same thing (but using magisk 24.1).
Re-flashed and the same thing again but it was easily fixed.
One more part should be added to the guide.
After you flash the last time with the patched AP-file and get a boot loop to recovery, do a factory reset from (stock) recovery, phone restarts and you have to set it up but magisk is there and you're rooted!
Just go to apps, try to open magisk which will tell you that you need to upgrade to full version, accept, open magisk and accept the "additional part" -> phone reboot one last time and DONE!
You now have a fully functioning and rooted GZF3
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Ah, thanks for your recommendation. I have make it in the video but I have forgotten to mention it in the guide. Sorry.
Does this solve the camera issue on fold 3?
Oracle79 said:
Does this solve the camera issue on fold 3?
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I think the camera’s all right
Oracle79 said:
Does this solve the camera issue on fold 3?
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Yes, no problem with the camera. Quite sure it's the OS-update that resolve the issue. So just make sure you download the latest update (BVA9) and flash that one.
AnnaNguyen said:
Thank you William again I just did it and I confirm works on SM-F926U
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Hey There, Did the F926U have the bootloader unlock option without having to pay for it and do it remotely ?
It was unlocked I got it on galaxyfirmwares for free
Thanks for the Guide , Williamtung
I want to share me experience ( SM-F926B ), updating from a rooted VBA9 to the latest BVB3 firmware , without losing root and data !
Steps:
1. Download the latest stock F926BXXS1BVB3 ( at the time writing this post )
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Firmware Download SM-F926B Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Firmware Download SM-F926B Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
2. Patch the stock AP (BVB3) file with magisk and just follow the guide from there... , You will be updated with the latest and rooted , extremely easy !
Transfer AP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 in the firmware you download from your PC/Laptop to your phone.
Open Magisk on your phone and press the install button in the Magisk column. Select 'Select and Patch a File', 'Let's Go' and find the AP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 and select it. You can have a cup of coffee if you like when you waiting for the patching of the file.
After finishing the patching, you need to transfer the file magisk_patched-24xxx_xxxxx.tar in the Downloads folder back to your PC/Laptop.
Turn off your phone. Connect a side of your USB to your PC/Laptop, keep pressing volume up and down together until you go to Download Mode. Put another side of the USB into your phone. When you arrived at Download Mode press volume up. Open Odin3_v3.14.1.exe on your PC/Laptop:
Click on BL and select BL_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on AP and select magisk_patched-24xxx_xxxxx.tar
-Click on CP and select CP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on USERDATA and select HOME_CSC_OMC_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
When it finishes flashing it, it will automatically reboot and you can gain root access.
pvillasuso said:
Thanks for the Guide, Williamtung
I want to share my experience ( SM-F926B ), updating from a rooted VBA9 to the latest BVB3 firmware, without losing root and data!
Steps:
1. Download the latest stock F926BXXS1BVB3 ( at the time writing this post )
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Firmware Download SM-F926B Free Download
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Firmware Download SM-F926B Free Download ⭐ Official and fast update ⭐ Max speed and free download ⭐ Best Samsung Galaxy website
samfw.com
2. Patch the stock AP (BVB3) file with magisk and just follow the guide from there..., You will be updated with the latest and rooted, extremely easy!
Transfer AP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 in the firmware you download from your PC/Laptop to your phone.
Open Magisk on your phone and press the install button in the Magisk column. Select 'Select and Patch a File', 'Let's Go' and find the AP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5 and select it. You can have a cup of coffee if you like when you waiting for the patching of the file.
After finishing the patching, you need to transfer the file magisk_patched-24xxx_xxxxx.tar in the Downloads folder back to your PC/Laptop.
Turn off your phone. Connect a side of your USB to your PC/Laptop, keep pressing volume up and down together until you go to Download Mode. Put another side of the USB into your phone. When you arrived at Download Mode press volume up. Open Odin3_v3.14.1.exe on your PC/Laptop:
Click on BL and select BL_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on AP and select magisk_patched-24xxx_xxxxx.tar
-Click on CP and select CP_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
-Click on USERDATA and select HOME_CSC_OMC_xxxxxxxxxx.tar.md5
When it finishes flashing it, it will automatically reboot and you can gain root access.
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Thanks for your sharing! I may add this useful information to the guide if you please.
Williamtung said:
Thanks for your sharing! I may add this useful information to the guide if you please.
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Sure !! , thanks again , this is hands down , the best and easiest way to root/update keeping all your data and setup
Is there a way to Root the F926U?
About to find one.. Was wondering whether anything is possible?
JazonX said:
Is there a way to Root the F926U?
About to find one.. Was wondering whether anything is possible?
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Not possible unless you able to unlock your bootloader
AnnaNguyen said:
Thank you William again I just did it and I confirm works on SM-F926U
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So, you successfully unlocked your bootloader and rooted your SM-F926U?
Thanks.