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My Honor 7x BND-AL10 was stuck on eRecovery with Bootloader Locked.
I used this method to run OS i.e. Service ROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/help/helpstuck-erecovery-bootloader-locked-t3826572
Now i am unable to get back to any Stock ROM.
I referred Same device with a friend it says BND-AL10 8.0.0.330(C675)
Please provide link of software and info to Flash Stock ROM in it.
Special Thanks to @mrmazak for solving Bootloader Locked Problem.
Solution By @mrmazak
Full Link https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/how-to/guide-honor-7x-flash-oreo-update-t3781649
Note: Please Validate your download in Firmware Finder while it's available for download, versions which are yet not available but are shown in Firmware Finder may include bugs or mayn't work at all.
Short Explained Solution Below
Continue from here if you are on service ROM and want to flash STOCK or read full guide with above link.
Process
A. Extract HWOTA package. Copy both HWOTA7 and HWOTA8 folders onto sdcard.
B. Add your Three (3) update files to HWOTA folder; 7 if on Nougat: 8 if on Oreo. (Maybe 2 or 3, which you need to download from Firmware Finder, In firmware finder when you click on files button after your firmware code, You can see 2 or 3 different zip, download all of them and place in HWOTA folder according to Android Version)
C. Connect phone and enable adb , Use Replace_Recovery.bat in HWOTA to flash TWRP recovery.(if have twrp skip to E) or Flash from Fastboot, because sometimes adb not working for some users.
D. Disconnect USB cable, use Vol-Up + Power to boot into TWRP.
E. From in TWRP install sdcard hwota7-8_update-auto.zip (This file was in HWOTA folder, outside HWOTA7 and HWOTA8), it will install no-check recovery then add cache commands to do update.
F. Watch twrp screen for the message to press volume button to continue.
parveenbhadoo said:
My Honor 7x BND-AL10 was stuck on eRecovery with Bootloader Locked.
I used this method to run OS i.e. Service ROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/help/helpstuck-erecovery-bootloader-locked-t3826572
Now i am unable to get back to any Stock ROM.
I referred Same device with a friend it says BND-AL10 8.0.0.330(C675)
Please provide link of software and info to Flash Stock ROM in it.
Special Thanks to @mrmazak for solving Bootloader Locked Problem.
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The information is already in the directions from the thread you have linked.
Need to download full ota for your device from firmware find or pro-teammt.ru and use either hurupdater or hwota to restore stock rom.
Here is link to my hwota guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7x/how-to/guide-honor-7x-flash-oreo-update-t3781649
Work only on Oreo 8
You must be Stat Normal
Oem Unlocked
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo.
Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.
Also, download the ODIN software. Select above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN in your PC.
Download Magisk.Zip (Download Latest version) and forced encryption disabler, Copy it to Your Phone Memory. We Need to flash encryption disabler to avoid Boot Warnings in the future after the Root process.
Download and save the TWRP File. Select Correct TWRP file from Below. This TWRPs can support Up to Oreo.
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
Flash TWRP using ODIN
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Download Mode
Connect your USB Cable with PC. Switch off your device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons and connect your micro USB Cable.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Download Mode Warning Screen
Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.
Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo mobile to the computer via USB cable.
Launch the Odin app on your computer. If the device is detected by this app (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!
ODIN Added Message
However, if the device is not correctly connected to the PC, you won’t see this message. So, you have to check the USB cable if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.
After connecting the Samsung device, click on the PDA/PA button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and tick the Auto Reboot.
Odin Auto Reboot
Click on “Start”
Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.
Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.
You should not Boot into Normal OS Booting, after TWRP. After TWRP Flash, Immediately Boot into Recovery or twrp will gone
Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up + Power Button.+Home
Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.
Install Magisk, forced encryption disabler in your Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo using TWRP
Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
Select Magisk.Zip.
After Installation again Navigate to Home select Install. Select forced encryption disabler.
After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
You can also install Magisk.apk in your Mobile Applications. Forced encryption disabler is used to avoid the boot loop issue after rooting.
enjoy
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
encryption disabler
Samy6699 said:
Work only on Oreo 8
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
enjoy
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
encryption disabler
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Can it be used on the Dual-Sim version SM-J720F/DS released in 04/2018 ?
Can i install it on Galaxy J7 Duo running Android pie
Nitin devarasetty said:
Can i install it on Galaxy J7 Duo running Android pie
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i also need that man.
Please make one thing clear
Do we have to turn off "Auto reboot"
Or keep the "Auto reboot" option checked on?
Android 9.0
Hello, when it will be possible ? If never, why ?
I followed the exact process but everytime i tried to boot into TWRP recovery immediately after the flashing, the device still boots into stock recovery instead of TWRP
Please help me with this
Thank you
I figured out a way to root the Galaxy J7 duo
Actually i have tried lot of ways to root using TWRP flash and all.. but one day i accidentally bricked my device
So i downloaded the stock ROM to flash my device
And i downloaded the 8.0 android ROM
So this root method basically tested on android 8.0
So now i have android 8.0 stock ROM downloaded
Step 1 -
So make sure you also downloaded the ROM
And extract the ROM file (you must have got the "AP" "CP" "BL" "CSC" and "HOME CSC" file)
Then copy the "AP" file in your phone
Then install magisk manager in your phone
Open magisk, select install, select and patch a file from magisk
Then select "AP" file
And wait while magisk is patching the "AP" file
When flashing is done the patched file will be saved on storage, emulated, 0, download (file will be saved as "magisk_patched.tar")
Then simply copy the patched file in your computer
Step 2 -
Open odin in your Computer
In odin, select "magisk_patched.tar" in "AP" section
Select "BL" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "BL" section
Select "CP" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "CP" section
Select "HOME CSC" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "HOME CSC" section
make sure you select all the official files from the stock ROM folder... just instead of the "AP" file, select the "magisk_patched.tar"
Then connect your phone via USB cable
Odin will detect and show "added" message
Start the flashing process
It will take few minutes
When its done your phone will boot up
But it will show something like "erasing" and "verification unsuccessful"
Just agree with that and erase the phone
(It will cause a data loss because everything will be deleted and your phone will reset, so i suggest to make a backup using samsung smart switch)
Then when your phone will reboot, just follow the steps to setup
Amd install magisk latest apk
Open magisk and boom!
You can already realize that magisk root is activated
Amd magisk will ask you to "setup environment"
Just agree and your phone will reboot withing 5 seconds
And done!
Your phone is now rooted
Install root checker and verify your root status
how to un-brick
Same thing here,
Tell me how you un-bricked your phone
I bricked my phone by installing wrong twrp file to sm-j720f android pie with odin
and now it shows only bootloader screen and I can't even go to recovery mode or home screen just showing " SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 DUO secured by Knox powerd by android" noting else
That is exactly what was happened in my phone
So what i did just downloaded the Stock ROM for J7 duo from the sam mobile website.
Then extract the ROM and you will get few files ("AP", "BL", "CP", "CSC", "HOME CSC")
Then boot your phone into download mode using this method
(Connect the phone to your PC using USB cable, then press and hold Power + volume down + home, then when the "powered by android" logo appears release only the power button... so your phone will boot into download mode, press volume up to continue)
Now, in odin you can see "added" message that means device is connected
Now select the ROM files respectively, BL, AP, CP, CSC
Then click start, and the process will start, will take few minutes
When done, your phone will boot normally
Yeah everything is right until...
[grand_theft;83142325]That is exactly what was happened in my phone
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So what i did just downloaded the Stock ROM for J7 duo from the sam mobile website.
Then extract the ROM and you will get few files ("AP", "BL", "CP", "CSC", "HOME CSC") *********
Then boot your phone into download mode using this method
Fact that I cant even go to download mode I tried out many times
Just follow this step
(Connect your computer with your phone using USB cable, then press and hold Power + volume down + home, then when the phone vibrates and appears the samsung logo again just release only the power key, while holding the volume down and home key)
(Just release only the power key when the "powered by android" logo appears)
Thats how you can go to the download mode
No virtual change
Done it as u say,
But my mobile shows noting but just logo screen
*****SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 DUO secured by Knox powered by android*****
again and again
These is not first time, last I did the same mistake before and I went to Samsung service store they recovered it, I don't know how they did but it worked.
These time I want to (tring to) do it on my own bcoz I love playing with ROM's, root, etc.
Thanks for replys
I also did the same mistake by flashing wrong TWRP
But however i managed to enter into downlod mode following those steps
And flashed official ROM to unbrick the phone
You must go into download mode to flash the official ROM using odin
Thanks alot
Thanks man,
I'm able to enter download mode and I installed official ROM. Now in using it as normal but (1)Secure folder and Pay mini are not working.
(2)Do you have any idea on other ROMs that works on SM-J720F other than Samsung's one UI.
(3)can I install android 8 on it in ordered to root as you said it in previous post.
(4)from previous your post on oreo twrp explanation, is twrp works fine. What happens to twrp if I update phone to Q (from system updater)
I'm glad you made it!
Now,
1) Secure folder and pay mini won't work because the phone thinks you rooted your phone and maybe your binary is cracked (so forget using those)
2) I'm not sure about any ROMs which is stable with this model. But you can search the internet (I think pixel ROM is pretty popular)
3) I'm not sure if my process of rooting supports android 9.0 or not, because i personally tetsted it on 8.0, So you can download the oreo ROM from the internet and then follow all the steps i mentioned before
4) If you want to install TWRP, you can still install TWRP after rooting via the method i provided
(You can install TWRP using flashify on a rooted phone)
But if you want root access then you can simply root your phone first..
And whatever custom ROMs you want to install, install it using flashify
Because if you update software via official OTA, the root access and TWRP both will be gone
And if you root your phone, then however you won't be able to perform a official OTA update.
(First root your phone, then simply download your TWRP file and flash it with root permission within your phone)
Instated of Oreo AP file,
grand_theft said:
I figured out a way to root the Galaxy J7 duo
Actually i have tried lot of ways to root using TWRP flash and all.. but one day i accidentally bricked my device
So i downloaded the stock ROM to flash my device
And i downloaded the 8.0 android ROM
So this root method basically tested on android 8.0
So now i have android 8.0 stock ROM downloaded
Step 1 -
So make sure you also downloaded the ROM
And extract the ROM file (you must have got the "AP" "CP" "BL" "CSC" and "HOME CSC" file)
Then copy the "AP" file in your phone
Then install magisk manager in your phone
Open magisk, select install, select and patch a file from magisk
Then select "AP" file
And wait while magisk is patching the "AP" file
When flashing is done the patched file will be saved on storage, emulated, 0, download (file will be saved as "magisk_patched.tar")
Then simply copy the patched file in your computer
Step 2 -
Open odin in your Computer
In odin, select "magisk_patched.tar" in "AP" section
Select "BL" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "BL" section
Select "CP" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "CP" section
Select "HOME CSC" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "HOME CSC" section
make sure you select all the official files from the stock ROM folder... just instead of the "AP" file, select the "magisk_patched.tar"
Then connect your phone via USB cable
Odin will detect and show "added" message
Start the flashing process
It will take few minutes
When its done your phone will boot up
But it will show something like "erasing" and "verification unsuccessful"
Just agree with that and erase the phone
(It will cause a data loss because everything will be deleted and your phone will reset, so i suggest to make a backup using samsung smart switch)
Then when your phone will reboot, just follow the steps to setup
Amd install magisk latest apk
Open magisk and boom!
You can already realize that magisk root is activated
Amd magisk will ask you to "setup environment"
Just agree and your phone will reboot withing 5 seconds
And done!
Your phone is now rooted
Install root checker and verify your root status
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Ok I agree with you,
But what if I replace Oreo's AP file with android 10's AP file(which I installed recently on my phone), will it boot with root or not.
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I have not tested this method on any other android version, you can still try it on your own, there is nothing to lose, just make a backup before flashing. If you succeed then that's great
But i have personally tested this method only on android 8.0
(Before doing anything, just make a proper backup using samsung smart switch. So you can restore your important data)
Success
Replaced with android 10's AP file and flashed with Odin. Now my phone has rooted with Magisk manager.
Any suggestions to tweak android
Claudio4780 said:
Can it be used on the Dual-Sim version SM-J720F/DS released in 04/2018 ?
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Have you ever got the answer or figured it out? I've got the same model and I cannot find anything on the net to help me with rooting this phone.
Latest recommended firmware for latest update faster: (Updated weekly).https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A715F/region/SEK/
WARNING: You can't downgrade anymore once you flashed U2 update !
You will need:
-Odin v3.14.1
https://dl2018.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.14.1.zip
-Galaxy A71 Latest USB Driver
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
You want to download latest firmware directly from server? (fast download)
Samfirm 0.4.1 or Frija 1.4.2
https://samfirmtool.com/samfirm-v0-4-1
https://github.com/wssyncmldm/frija/releases
Frija not working ? install both vcredist_x00 for your device !
(Check your windows settings to know which version to install).
(Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package) and (Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package)
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=29 (x86) 2008
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=5555 (x86) 2010
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=15336 (64bit) 2008
-https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=14632 (64bit) 2010
-Open Frija and type in your model (mine is SM-A715F) and your CSC : (mine is LUX).
(All CSC's and models on Samfrew: https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A715F/).
-Download and extract SM-A715XX_1_00000000000000_xxxxxxxxxx_fac.zip
On your device:
If you want to unlock bootloader:
-Go to Settings then to About phone and find your build number.
-Tap on your build number 6 times until you see “You’re now a developer”.
-Go in Developer options > enable OEM unlocking.
-Connect the device to your PC.
-Power off your device with POWER and volume DOWN and directly hold volume UP and DOWN together!
-Device will boot in DOWNLOAD MODE.
-Long press volume UP to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot your device!
If you dont want to unlock bootloader:.
-Download and extract Odin and open it as administrator.
Still in DOWNLOAD MODE:
-Click on BL and select BL_A715FXXXU1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
-Click on AP and select AP_A715FXXXU1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS9.tar.md5
-Click on CP and select CP_A715FXXXU1AXXX_CP14483800_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
(If you want to keep your data don't flash CSC).
-Click on CSC and select CSC_OMC_OXM_A715FXOXM1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
-Click on USERDATA and select HOME_CSC_OMC_OXM_A715FXOXM1AXXX_CL16843479_QB27603640_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
-Click on START and wait for installation, when done you can unplug your device.
ROOTYour KNOX status will be tripped if you follow this tutorial...What's knox ? : https://www.google.com/search?q=samsung+knox+explained
-Download the latest stock firmware for your Samsung Galaxy A71 with Samfirm/Frija app (faster) or Samfrew/Sammobile website (way slower).
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A715F/
-Extract the SM-A715XX_1_EXAMPLE_0000000000_fac.zip file with 7zip or any other unzipper.
-Copy the (AP_A715XXXXU1XXXX_CL00000000_QB00000000_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS10.tar.md5) file and transfer it to your internal storage.
-Download and install Magisk Manager APK https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v7.5.1/MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
-Open Magisk Manager and go to Install > Install > Select and Patch a file.
-Navigate through the storage and select the extracted AP file.
The firmware will be patched and will be found in Internal Storage/Download/magisk_patched.tar.
-Transfer the patched file to your PC.
-Turn OFF your device and boot into DOWNLOAD MODE.
-In Odin, click on AP and select the patched tar file, Uncheck “Auto Reboot” and click on Install.
The tool will flash Magisk V20 on your Samsung Galaxy A71.
To boot in recovery or boot the system with Magisk installed:
1. Powering up normally → System without Magisk
2. Power + Volume Up → Bootloader warning → Release all buttons → System with Magisk
3. Power + Volume Up → Bootloader warning → Keep holding volume up → Actual recovery
Discord A series group to help users:
https://discord.gg/xrnrU8k
Don't need to dowload theses files if you don't know their purposes.
A71_EUR_OPEN.pit
https://mega.nz/#!Z1BRVQIZ!j3EkHOBbp7--iUAgZ2T56iBMzZMtKZoh17lphPqugtc
Combination firmwares:
COMBINATION_FAC_FAQ0_A715FXXU1ATA1
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261713325
COMBINATION_FAC_FAQ0_A715FXXU1ATA2
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261713327
Finally a reason to actually buy this phone, thank you
@BK☑️
Thanks for the share, would be appreciated if you can mention how to update over OTA when we have root the phone. Thanks.
Cuvillier said:
@BK
Thanks for the share, would be appreciated if you can mention how to update over OTA when we have root the phone. Thanks.
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The reason it's not mentionned is simply because we can't, we just need to download latest firmware and patch it with magisk.
topjohnwu stated ( and i tested it myself ) that if we flash the latest OTA it will brick the device, which is logic.
We need to patch the latest firmware with magisk, if we go from a rooted environment to a non rooted it will brick.
I hope i cleared your thoughs.
BK said:
The reason it's not mentionned is simply because we can't, we just need to download latest firmware and patch it with magisk.
topjohnwu stated ( and i tested it myself ) that if we flash the latest OTA it will brick the device, which is logic.
We need to patch the latest firmware with magisk, if we go from a rooted environment to a non rooted it will brick.
I hope i cleared your thoughs.
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Okay, so let's say if i get new OTA push notification, i download it first online and then i follow your root tutorial to update it with magisk included?
Cuvillier said:
Okay, so let's say if i get new OTA push notification, i download it first online and then i follow your root tutorial to update it with magisk included?
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exactly, download the needed firmware and extract the AP file and put it in the download folder on your A71 device, then patch it to obtain a magisk_patched.tar file to flash in odin.
BK said:
exactly, download the needed firmware and extract the AP file and put it in the download folder on your A71 device, then patch it to obtain a magisk_patched.tar file to flash in odin.
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Understood. Do you know if it will be possible to install twrp too ?
Cuvillier said:
Understood. Do you know if it will be possible to install twrp too ?
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twrp is compatible, ask the developers of theses devices to build twrp for the a71 :
(the Galaxy A71 have the same Soc has theses devices)
(Snapdragon 730).
-Xiaomi Redmi K20
-Samsung Galaxy A80
-Poco X2
-Realme X2
-Oppo Reno 2
-Lenovo Z6
ill ask samsung open source release center to provide the source code for this device. (i'm an A70 user not A71).
edit: the source code will be released later this week.
edit2: source code is released. (18/02/2020)
BK said:
twrp is compatible, ask the developers of theses devices to build twrp for the a71 :
(the Galaxy A71 have the same Soc has theses devices)
(Snapdragon 730).
-Xiaomi Redmi K20
-Samsung Galaxy A80
-Poco X2
-Realme X2
-Oppo Reno 2
-Lenovo Z6
ill ask samsung open source release center to provide the source code for this device. (i'm an A70 user not A71).
edit: the source code will be released later this week.
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Thanks, and about unlocking bootloader, is there something I should be aware of after that ?
Cuvillier said:
Thanks, and about unlocking bootloader, is there something I should be aware of after that ?
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just that your knox bit will be tripped (0x1).
BK said:
just that your knox bit will be tripped (0x1).
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Thank you, and got another question (sorry ), on your booting instructions, you say that to boot using using magisk we need to press vol+ and power, but will that be possible to boot as usual with power button and boot with magisk by default ?
Cuvillier said:
Thank you, and got another question (sorry ), on your booting instructions, you say that to boot using using magisk we need to press vol+ and power, but will that be possible to boot as usual with power button and boot with magisk by default ?
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once twrp is released yes (if someone port it).
there is another method but that's another story.
BK said:
once twrp is released yes (if someone port it).
there is another method but that's another story.
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Thanks, and about the root, if i understood, that way we can flash magisk without need to unlock bootloader ?
Cuvillier said:
Thanks, and about the root, if i understood, that way we can flash magisk without need to unlock bootloader ?
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Nope you didn't understood, you can't root without unlocking bootloader.
It is not working
I downloaded hungarian firmware from frija, copied the AP file to my phone, patched with magisk, copied the patched file to my computer, booted my phone into download mode, flashed the ap file with odin (and yes i unchecked the auto reboot), and after it finished, I pressed the volume down and power button to reboot, and when the screen went off, I quickly changed to volume up and power button and hold until the bootloader warning appeared, and realased all buttons. After it booted, i opened magisk manager and it says magisk is not installed what can i do? ( and yes, I unlocked the bootloader)
Source code is up and can be downloaded on here! :
https://opensource.samsung.com/uploadSearch?searchValue=A715
I've tried rooting several times to no avail, I've unlocked and flashed everything with the patched magisk setup, I'm using the SM-A715F BTU firmware as that's what my phone was beforehand
When i try and do the volume up boot then release at the warning screen it just does a reboot cycle and never boots I have to force it it shut down and boot normally
I cant even restore phone to a point where SafetyNet validates so no Pokemon Go and such
can we unroot and recover the samsung knox?
Cyber Axe said:
I've tried rooting several times to no avail, I've unlocked and flashed everything with the patched magisk setup, I'm using the SM-A715F BTU firmware as that's what my phone was beforehand
When i try and do the volume up boot then release at the warning screen it just does a reboot cycle and never boots I have to force it it shut down and boot normally
I cant even restore phone to a point where SafetyNet validates so no Pokemon Go and such
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Ok ladies and gentlemen I finally got it working, and here's what I had to do
You'll need to install 7zip or something that handles TARs and LZ4 that you can grab from github it was the second result on google for me
Once you've patched the AP file in Magisk Manager and copy it back to your pc, Open up that tar file and delete all files except recovery.img and vbmeta.img
Then open the original prepatched AP file in 7Zip and extract the boot.img.lz4 then take that file and drag it onto the lz4.exe from the lz4 utilities
you should now have a nice clean uncompressed boot.img, put that back onto the phone and patch it with magisk manager, you should now have magisk_patched.img copy that back to the pc and rename it boot.img and put it in the tar file from earlier so you should have boot.img recovery.img and vbmeta.img
With just these 3 files in the tar you dont have to worry about wiping your data again and it will patch pretty fast
Open up ODIN again and select AP and choose your new tar file and flash it
Then shut down the phone fully and power it on while holding vol up till you get to the warning screen about the unlocked bootloader let go of vol up and press power to continue and you should find that it boots properly now and magisk manager will show that magisk is installed.
Could not find a single post or website that correctly explained how to root my Samsung Galaxy A30S that I bought May 2020.
In the end I got it rooted. Here is what I did (I think have to go from memory, not going to restore my phone and try again, was in Knox jail for a week, so not risking that again).
step 0:
download Samsung kies and install
download and install Frija the Samsung Firmware download tool
download adb platform tools and install. Not strictly necessary I think but can be useful and easy way to boot into bootloader if things go wrong.
step 1:
When your phone is new:
update (or wait that the phone updates) to the latest android version
This may take a while an repeated reboots.
step 2
unlock the bootloader :
1. go to Setting>About>Software>Build Number and Tap on the build number repeatedly so that the Developer mode will turn on.
2. In the developer options, there is an OEM unlock option then enable that option.
Now Enter Download Mode Galaxy A30s:
1 Turn Power off the phone
2 Press and hold Volume Down + Volume Up keys together
3 While pressing these keys connecting the phone to PC with USB Cable Data.
4 Release all keys when Download Mode appears.
follow the instruction (ie keep the volume up button pressed for over 7 seconds)
step 3:
use the Frija tool to download samsung galaxy 30s latest firmware, the same one that is also installed on your phone
Once you’ve downloaded the stock firmware file based on your device model number, you can extract the boot.img.lz4 file to patch it via the Magisk Manager app. You do this as follows:
Step 4
Copy only the boot.img.lz4 file from the extracted AP folder to your device storage.
Install 7-Zip-Zstandard or use a windows lz4 command line tool to unpack boot.img.lz4 to boot.img
Download and install the latest Magisk Manager app and install on your phone.
Transfer the boot.img file to an SD card so Magisk can access it (or connect your phone and use file transfer)
Next, open the Magisk Manager app and select Install and choose to Install it again.
Then tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.
Go to internal storage and select your device boot image that you moved to your phone earlier.
Now, wait for Magisk to start patching the boot image.
Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and put it somewhere on your PC.
Next repack it to boot.img.lz4 using 7z or lz4 and then do it again but now pack it boot.img.lz4.tar so ODIN can write it.
step 4:
Make sure that OEM unlock is still off!
Enter Download Mode Galaxy A30s and go to download mode.
Make sure it says FRP lock and OEM lock are off.
Otherwise the ODIN write will fail and OEM/knox protection will kick in during ODIN write and it will fail.
And then you have to wait a week until OEM unlock option in developers option becomes available again.
download latest ODIN version.
Select in ODIN 'AP' and select boot.img.lz4.tar and then write it.
That should work and reboot your phone.
step 5:
you may have to install magisk on your phone again.
Start magisk and make sure magisk and magisk manager are up to date.
use the menu in the upper left corner, choose modules and install busy box.
Now install terminux on your phone and use the su command to see if you can become root.
If you type 'su' in terminux magisk window should pop up and ask if you want to grant superuser access to terminux.
Can you tell us about ur baseband version on ur devices, and could you please to share only boot image. I think so much if downloading firmware full.:fingers-crossed:
baseband: A307GDXUBTD1
boot image
drive(dot)google(dot)com/file/d/187U5hK75k4VIj5D5VlU7Zq7HpSzG8e6z/view?usp=sharing
Android security patch level: 1 March 2020
Tuyol said:
Can you tell us about ur baseband version on ur devices, and could you please to share only boot image. I think so much if downloading firmware full.:fingers-crossed:
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how can i repack boot.img.lz4 to boot.img.lz4.tar?
i was trying to repack boot.img.lz4 to tar but it just does boot.img.lz4 to boot.img.tar
Good
Help pls
Pls someone tell me that this AP file patch correct? I am confusing bcoz of last typing
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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.