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[17Jun20][Guide] [P/Q]How to root Note10/Note 10+ & Flash TWRP (Exynos only)

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ & Flash TWRP (Exynos Only)
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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Important : Since android Q, there is changes in rooting process, specially if you needs root with TWRP, So here I am dividing this guide in two parts.
1.Root with self preparing files (No TWRP) - Here you needs to patch stock files yourself. No TWRP installed.
2.Root with TWRP - You needs to just flash pre-patched files, Here you needs to have ROM installed same base as per files available. Though mostly latest verson will be available.
PART 1 : (Root Pie/Q base with magisk with patching files yourself, No TWRP)
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.Preparing Root files
You need to patch file to flash using Odin to root device.
1. Download stock firmware for your device (google search will give you many sites to download it) some common are e.g. Sammobile, Samfirmware tool)
you need to download file according your region and model (Dial *#1234# will give you details of existing firmware, download accordingly)
2. Once you finish download, extract files and keep all files on PC. From extracted files a file with name AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5 copy to your device.
3.Download Latest Magisk Manager and Install to your device
4.Open Magisk Manager - Magisk (first one) - Install - select to "Select and Patch file" - Navigate file you have copied to device (AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5)
5.Magisk Manager will patch the whole firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
6.Copy patched file magisk_patched.tar to Your PC
7.Download latest Odin (one is attached to end of this post) and extract to a folder on PC (I recommend on desktop)
Now next step is to modification on device
B. 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!)
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
C.Installation (Flashing) custom binaries
1. Switch off the device and reboot to download mode (As said earlier) and select volume up to continue
2. Open Odin (downloaded from above instruction) as administrator
Select magisk_patched.tar file you have patched (as above instruction copied to PC) for AP tab of Odin
Select BL,CP and CSC file (Extract from stock firmware you have downloaded) with according respective tab of Odin (This is important, DON'T flash only magisk_patched.tar )
3.From Odin option - uncheck Auto Reboot option
4.Now start flashing and wait till it finish. When you see a PASS sign on Odin, disconnect device.
Now magisk is successfully finished but yet you need to follow instructions below.
D. Factory reset & Boot with magisk
After disconnecting device, keep holding Vol down + Side key to exit from download mode.
Here is very important - when you see device reboot As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press Volume Up + Side Key to boot to recovery partition. continue pressing the volume up button until you see the stock recovery screen.
In the stock recovery menu, use volume buttons to navigate through menus, and the power button to select the option. Select Wipe data/factory reset to wipe the data of the device.
Select Reboot system now, and immediately press Volume Up + Side Key. After seeing the bootloader warning screen, release all buttons so it can boot to the system.
The device will automatically reboot for the first time it boots. This is completely normal and done by design.After the device is booted up, do the usual initial setup. You shall see Magisk Manager in your app drawer; if not, manually install the APK you downloaded and continue to the next step. The app would be a stub and it shall automatically upgrade to the full Magisk Manager when you open it.
Magisk Manager will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.
Voila! Enjoy Magisk
PART 2 : (Root Q base with TWRP)
This requires to have your device on same base as per base of pre-patch files. I am giving link below of my ROM
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/d4ugie4yadxu6/N975F - Click link - First select your device (N970/N975/N976) - download file Instructions_Root_TWRP_BootloopFix.pdf
This file have complete details about how to root with stock recovery/TWRP. Also all required patched files will be available in "Q" folder of your device section,
Also "Q" folder have file BASE_N97*.txt - Name of this file indicates Model and base used for patched files, you should have same base installed.
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)
For more details read Installation guide by @topjohnwu from Here
All credit and thanks go to
@topjohnwu for magisk & Guide.
geiti94 for TWRP Here OP & Source
ianmacd for latest TWRP - Here OP & Source
Happy rooting!
Xposed
Just tried and eDxposed working fine.
- Install EdXposed installer
- from magisk download install Ritu-core module
- from magisk download install Ritu - EDxposed (yahfa)
Done.
We strongly recommend to make EFS backup as soon as you root device and store it to safer place

Don't you lose some Samsung function when you root and even relock the bootloader?

MrPhilo said:
Don't you lose some Samsung function when you root and even relock the bootloader?
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Who cares?
Development can't go without this.
We developer need to risk it. No way.

Nice, already patched the rom to flash with odin. What is the button combination for recovery ?
Did that for a friend of mine on the S10e, guess the steps are all the same ??

Nice, so you will start to make roms ?
Keep it coming :laugh:

optx said:
Nice, already patched the rom to flash with odin. What is the button combination for recovery ?
Did that for a friend of mine on the S10e, guess the steps are all the same ??
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OP updated for combo key

dr.ketan said:
OP updated for combo key
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Many thanks, now i just have to wait for the Note 10+ to arrive in a few hours :highfive:

dr.ketan said:
Who cares?
Development can't go without this.
We developer need to risk it. No way.
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Waiting for your guide, twrp, magisk and so on...
I am not developer, just tester, but still need root...

Dr Ketan. Most Welcome My Bro. Follow you since Note 9. U rock my bro :good:

namfat said:
Waiting for your guide, twrp, magisk and so on...
I am not developer, just tester, but still need root...
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Twrp not available and possible only after samsung release kernel source code. Great news is @ianmacd getting N10 who known for twrp development. :good:

dr.ketan said:
Twrp not available and possible only after samsung release kernel source code. Great news is @ianmacd getting N10 who known for twrp development. :good:
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That's really good to hear.
With you and the guy you've mentioned we have everything we need.
Cheers!

Did you have the OEM unlock right away in Developer options ? Cant see it on mine...
First Phone ever that has no OEM unlock right away ...

dr.ketan said:
Twrp not available and possible only after samsung release kernel source code. Great news is @ianmacd getting N10 who known for twrp development. :good:
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OK then, please share root instruction first.
I dont know if N10 have the same problem but it happened with latest base on S10 5G that only using stock recovery if need rooted.
optx said:
Did you have the OEM unlock right away in Developer options ? Cant see it on mine...
First Phone ever that has no OEM unlock right away ...
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My device have OEM unlock option available. If you dont have, maybe you need to wait for 7 days.

OP Updated with full instruction about how to root.
Kindly go through detail before proceed.

I'm assuming this is for Exynos version ONLY?
No where do I see this prerequisite posted anywhere but has always been in the past.

cpufrost said:
I'm assuming this is for Exynos version ONLY?
No where do I see this prerequisite posted anywhere but has always been in the past.
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I have added to title but prerequisite is having OEM unlock enable which I believe not having on snapdragon isn't?

dr.ketan said:
I have added to title but prerequisite is having OEM unlock enable which I believe not having on snapdragon isn't?
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So far with the SD when you go into developer mode there is no OEM unlock and I doubt it will show up later.

Don't know what is wrong. I have OEM turned on, Downloaded latest magisk manager, flashed all 4 parts. It did not work. If I flash stock, all is fine. Any clues ?

Pinu'u said:
Don't know what is wrong. I have OEM turned on, Downloaded latest magisk manager, flashed all 4 parts. It did not work. If I flash stock, all is fine. Any clues ?
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OEM lock should be turned off AFAIK

Thx, will give it a try after flashing back stock.Irritating that OP says turn on ...

[Guide/Magisk] Root for the Galaxy A10 Series & Flash TWRP (Unlocked Exynos only, A10s not supported)

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
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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

reserved.

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.

[Guide] Root Galaxy A10 Magisk prenormal rmm/kg state (October Patch- later)

Hi All this is just a quick tutorial to help you all root your devices, on later firmwares
This 100% works ive done it over and over without any problems. I am currently on october patch latest firmware for my A105FN. As you may know Samsung have now added extra security meaning even if you have already unlocked your bootloader after you patch the firmware with magisk, flash patched firmware and reboot you will be greeted with that dreadfull message, Only official binaries allowed and your device will be locked and wont boot untill you reflash stock firmware again. The below will help get you out of the prenormal kg state, and save's you a 7 days waiting period as we dont have any TWRP available for our device at this time. Also note due to the extra security magisk cant be flashed with the whole firmware no more, as each time you flash the firmware your back at square 1.
Note: You will need 7-zip - google is your freind
1. Download odin: https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-13-3.
2. download the latest stock firmware for your device via SamMobile
3. Download latest Magisk Manager - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445/amp/
4. Flash latest firmware via odin and let device boot up and finish setting up.
5. Grab Your Firmware AP_A105FXXXX.tar.md5 remove the md5 so its a tar file makes it easier to work with. Copy it to your device storage.
6. Install latest magisk manager, and open check advanced settings to make sure recovery is checked, select install image / patch image and select the AP file you put on your device, magisk will patch and save as magisk_patched on your internal storage. Copy this back to your pc and extract it.
7. Download this https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4818715&d=1568308074 thanks to @droidzer1 and extract the vbmeta.img.
8. Make a new folder on you pc it's temporary so you know where your files are. From the Ap magisk_patch.tar you extracted, copy the boot.img, recovery.img, and the downloaded vbmeta.img from step 7. And place them in the new folder you created, using your mouse select all 3 and right click select 7-zip add to archive, select tar format and name it magisk.tar.
9. Now we have all the files ready back to your device, if your bootloader is already unlocked skip this step and move to the next. For those that havent unlocked there bootloader 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, if the OEM switch is not there proceed to step 10. If it is and you enabled it it might ask you to factory reset if not it will be this way to complete the unlock bootloader.......
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.
10. Remove any account you have on your device go to settings, look for time and date automatic time zones, turn it off and set date back 8 days from now (example 30th today change date to 22nd) restart device. Now go straight back into automatic time zones settings and turn it back on. Again reboot device, when device reboots turn it off. You can now enter download mode and it should say checking instead of prenormal that means you good to go. Those of you that had no OEM switch in developer mode please now check.... if it's there enable it and go back to step 10 unlocking bootloader then proceed to step 11.
11. Open odin and select in the ap tab the magisk.tar you created earlier. Plug in your usb whilst holding vol-up and vol-down together to boot into download, press vol-up to proceed. Press start on odin and soon as it finishes and device reboots and you see the bootloader message hold power and vol-up until into stock recovery, select wipe factory reset then select reboot device, this the same as soon as you see bootloader unlocked message hold power and the vol-up together this time count to 7.... and release. Phone wont boot it will go blackscreen and reboot, dont worry this is normal, again do the exact same at bootloader unlocked msg screen hold power and vol-up count to 7... release, now phone will boot and you can set it up.
Note: you will need to reinstall magisk manager and on 1st open it will ask do to additional setup, let it do its thing, then device will reboot,
Remeber every time your device reboots you will have to do the power and vol-up to boot system with root.
I hope this guide help you and a big thank you to @afaneh92 for his original guide

thnaks man
how do i install twrp?
if it is possible, can i flash GSI?

tttt7hhhhjjjk said:
thnaks man
how do i install twrp?
if it is possible, can i flash GSI?
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No the twrp that was made for our device, wont work with new versions of magisk, or any newer firmware we are going to have to wait until the the new kernel source is released by samsung unfortunatly, its impossible to say when or if they do.... so its just root for now.

mikeyb123 said:
No the twrp that was made for our device, wont work with new versions of magisk, or any newer firmware we are going to have to wait until the the new kernel source is released by samsung unfortunatly, its impossible to say when or if they do.... so its just root for now.
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thanks for the fast reply man :good:

I gave up rooting this phone, ended up bootloop 3 times and always has to flash it to get the phone working again

timba123 said:
Any chimeratool tricks for no oem unlocking in developer options? On a102u1
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no.. chimera tool cant unlock the bl on usa variants

hello Thanks for this method but not working after install again magisk manager , say app magisk is not installed and not root
When I was creating the magisk_patch file with magisk manager go to advanced settings and check recovery mode
is it correct?

[HOW-TO-ROOT] [G770F/DS] Galaxy S10 Lite International Model

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)
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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

[GUIDE] Repair, Unbrick, Unroot, Re-lock Bootloader and Flash stock firmware in Samsung Devices

Welcome to this easy guide.​
Time needed: 15 / 60min (depends on your internet connection)
Ease of operation: Very easy
Don't be fooled by the length of this guide ... the operations to be done are quick and easy.
NB: I state immediately that this procedure does not restore the state of Knox to 0x0 if by chance you have brought it to 0x1.
To date, this is an irreversible process.
In the next lines we will see how to restore our Samsung device to its original factory conditions, after unlocking the Bootloader, rooting and installing various types of custom installations, such as custom OneUI, AOSP or Google ROM.
It may happen that you want to go back to the original firmware of our Samsung, after trying various custom ROMs, after having rooted and modified the recovery, missing with the phone partitions, lost EFS folder or corrupt IMEI. The reasons can be many. This guide is aimed at all those who, with the classic Odin procedure to install the stock rom, are unable to restore the phone to normal operating conditions.
But it can happen to fail in this thing, even using Odin to put back the original software, Odin himself or the phone can crash to the BOOT partition or generate other errors, with VBMeta or generic errors, including partition ones.
So let's see how to solve all the inconveniences due to modding on our Samsungs to 99%. Let's begin!
- MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Latest version of Frija link
Latest version of Odin link
Samsung USB Driver link
File Manager zip (example 7zip) link
PC with Microsoft Windows 7-8-8.1-10-11
USB type C cable
1 - Download the latest stock firmware for our Samsung:
Download the latest version of Frija and once the program has started, enter the model code of your device and the abbreviation of your CSC.
Make sure the "Auto" checkbox is checked.
Once you have checked everything, click on "Check Update" and click on "Download". Wait for it to download.
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Once you have downloaded the zip containing the various parts that make up the stock software (see image below), extract it to a folder of your choice. We will have 5 files in total.
2 - Retrieve the original PIT file
To recover the PIT file (partition list) for our device, go to the firmware folder you just downloaded with Frija, locate the "tar.md5" file with the words CSC_OXM_N............., right click on the it and select rename, adding ".zip" at the end to "transform" it into a compressed file that can be opened. This way you will have something like
"CSC_OXM_N975...............REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5.zip"
Give the Ok and confirm the change of the file extension.
You should now have the same situation as you see in the image below. Total 5 files of which one is a ".zip" files.
Now open the file you just renamed with 7zip, the main window of the 7zip program will open with various files inside:
Now copy the "D2S_EUR_OPEN.pit" file by right clicking and selecting the "copy to ..." item and giving the ok without changing anything. The .PIT file will be copied to the same folder as the previously downloaded firmware.
Once this is done, the folder that appears will look like this (Now, the total files are 6 of which one is a ".zip" files):
Now just put the CSC_OXM ... file back to the previous condition, renaming it one more time and eliminating the ".zip" extension at the end of the name, in order to find an MD5 file again. This will be the file we will have:
"CSC_OXM_N975...............REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5."
Now we have everything we need. If we have done everything correctly this is the final result (Total 6 files).
3 - Prepare and Configure Odin
Now open the latest version of Odin (as of May 2022 the latest version is 3.14.4), load the corresponding downloaded firmware files in the various slots (BL, AP, CP and CSC) as usual.
In the CSC box, upload the file labeled "CSC_OXM_N975 ............... REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5."
Did you know that....
The CSC_OXM file is used to restore the internal memory as factory, this will delete all personal data in the phone memory, all applications and data associated with it.
The HOME_CSC_OXM file, on the other hand, will not act in any way on the internal memory. Useful if you want to update while remaining in the same type of ROM. Not recommended if your phone has a Custom ROM installed, as it may not start or give errors in previously installed applications.
If you want to do a clean install of the original ROM, always use the CSC_OMX file!
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Once this is done, move (still in Odin) to the "Option" tab and check the following items:
Auto Reboot
Nand Erase
Re-partition
F. Reset time
The rest of the items MUST NOT BE SELECTED!
Again in Odin, this time go to the PIT tab, a warning message will appear, give the ok and select the first extracted file which has the unique name "D2S_EUR_OPEN.pit"
If you have done everything right you should have the same situation as the image below:
4 - Return the phone to the original firmware
Connect the USB type C cable to your phone and restart your phone in "Download mode" (check the right combination for your model), or use the Custom Rom to do this, usually all coustom roms or custom recovery offer reboot in Download mode (or Booloader).
In odin in the "Log" tab, you should see the word "Added" with the number of the port to which it is connected (example "0: [COM3]"), if so, press the START key of Odin and wait for the restart (this procedure will delete all data on your device).
If nothing appears, install the Samsung USB drivers and repeat step 4.
5 - Relock the BootLoader
To get rid of that fatal warning message when starting the phone that tells us that the BootLoader is unlocked once and for all, let's put it back in place, relocking the BootLoader.
(Image for demonstration purposes)
Turn off the phone, reconnect the USB cable and immediately press the Volume + and Volume- keys at the same time.
Return to Download mode (albeit a little different), with various options (actually only 3).
In this case, follow the second option (Volume up long press: Device unlock mode) hold down the Volume + key for a few moments until the message "Lock Bootloader?" Appears. To confirm everything, make a single click on Volume + (also in this case the phone will be formatted by the system again) and wait for a complete restart.
6 - Relock OEM (optional but recommended if you want to stick with the Samsung ROM)
Once your phone has restarted and the initial setup is complete, you can also disable the OEM unlock capability and reuse the security features.
To do this, go to Settings / Phone Information / Software Information and tap several times on the wording "Build version" in order to unlock the "Developer options". If prompted, unlock your smartphone with your PIN or sign.
Now go back to the main Settings page, open the Developer Options and check that the "OEM Unlock" item is disabled, otherwise disable it and restart the device.
Well now you have your Samsung with Original firmware again. Enjoy

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Welcome to this easy guide.​
Time needed: 15 / 60min (depends on your internet connection)
Ease of operation: Very easy
Don't be fooled by the length of this guide ... the operations to be done are quick and easy.
NB: I state immediately that this procedure does not restore the state of Knox to 0x0 if by chance you have brought it to 0x1.
To date, this is an irreversible process.
In the next lines we will see how to restore our Samsung device to its original factory conditions, after unlocking the Bootloader, rooting and installing various types of custom installations, such as custom OneUI, AOSP or Google ROM.
It may happen that you want to go back to the original firmware of our Samsung, after trying various custom ROMs, after having rooted and modified the recovery, missing with the phone partitions, lost EFS folder or corrupt IMEI. The reasons can be many. This guide is aimed at all those who, with the classic Odin procedure to install the stock rom, are unable to restore the phone to normal operating conditions.
But it can happen to fail in this thing, even using Odin to put back the original software, Odin himself or the phone can crash to the BOOT partition or generate other errors, with VBMeta or generic errors, including partition ones.
So let's see how to solve all the inconveniences due to modding on our Samsungs to 99%. Let's begin!
- MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Latest version of Frija link
Latest version of Odin link
Samsung USB Driver link
File Manager zip (example 7zip) link
PC with Microsoft Windows 7-8-8.1-10-11
USB type C cable
1 - Download the latest stock firmware for our Samsung:
Download the latest version of Frija and once the program has started, enter the model code of your device and the abbreviation of your CSC.
Make sure the "Auto" checkbox is checked.
Once you have checked everything, click on "Check Update" and click on "Download". Wait for it to download.
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Once you have downloaded the zip containing the various parts that make up the stock software (see image below), extract it to a folder of your choice. We will have 5 files in total.
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2 - Retrieve the original PIT file
To recover the PIT file (partition list) for our device, go to the firmware folder you just downloaded with Frija, locate the "tar.md5" file with the words CSC_OXM_N............., right click on the it and select rename, adding ".zip" at the end to "transform" it into a compressed file that can be opened. This way you will have something like
"CSC_OXM_N975...............REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5.zip"
Give the Ok and confirm the change of the file extension.
You should now have the same situation as you see in the image below. Total 5 files of which one is a ".zip" files.
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Now open the file you just renamed with 7zip, the main window of the 7zip program will open with various files inside:
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Now copy the "D2S_EUR_OPEN.pit" file by right clicking and selecting the "copy to ..." item and giving the ok without changing anything. The .PIT file will be copied to the same folder as the previously downloaded firmware.
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Once this is done, the folder that appears will look like this (Now, the total files are 6 of which one is a ".zip" files):
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Now just put the CSC_OXM ... file back to the previous condition, renaming it one more time and eliminating the ".zip" extension at the end of the name, in order to find an MD5 file again. This will be the file we will have:
"CSC_OXM_N975...............REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5."
Now we have everything we need. If we have done everything correctly this is the final result (Total 6 files).
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3 - Prepare and Configure Odin
Now open the latest version of Odin (as of May 2022 the latest version is 3.14.4), load the corresponding downloaded firmware files in the various slots (BL, AP, CP and CSC) as usual.
In the CSC box, upload the file labeled "CSC_OXM_N975 ............... REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5."
Once this is done, move (still in Odin) to the "Option" tab and check the following items:
Auto Reboot
Nand Erase
Re-partition
F. Reset time
The rest of the items MUST NOT BE SELECTED!
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Again in Odin, this time go to the PIT tab, a warning message will appear, give the ok and select the first extracted file which has the unique name "D2S_EUR_OPEN.pit"
If you have done everything right you should have the same situation as the image below:
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4 - Return the phone to the original firmware
Connect the USB type C cable to your phone and restart your phone in "Download mode" (check the right combination for your model), or use the Custom Rom to do this, usually all coustom roms or custom recovery offer reboot in Download mode (or Booloader).
In odin in the "Log" tab, you should see the word "Added" with the number of the port to which it is connected (example "0: [COM3]"), if so, press the START key of Odin and wait for the restart (this procedure will delete all data on your device).
If nothing appears, install the Samsung USB drivers and repeat step 4.
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5 - Relock the BootLoader
To get rid of that fatal warning message when starting the phone that tells us that the BootLoader is unlocked once and for all, let's put it back in place, relocking the BootLoader.
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(Image for demonstration purposes)
Turn off the phone, reconnect the USB cable and immediately press the Volume + and Volume- keys at the same time.
Return to Download mode (albeit a little different), with various options (actually only 3).
In this case, follow the second option (Volume up long press: Device unlock mode) hold down the Volume + key for a few moments until the message "Lock Bootloader?" Appears. To confirm everything, make a single click on Volume + (also in this case the phone will be formatted by the system again) and wait for a complete restart.
6 - Relock OEM (optional but recommended if you want to stick with the Samsung ROM)
Once your phone has restarted and the initial setup is complete, you can also disable the OEM unlock capability and reuse the security features.
To do this, go to Settings / Phone Information / Software Information and tap several times on the wording "Build version" in order to unlock the "Developer options". If prompted, unlock your smartphone with your PIN or sign.
Now go back to the main Settings page, open the Developer Options and check that the "OEM Unlock" item is disabled, otherwise disable it and restart the device.
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Well now you have your Samsung with Original firmware again. Enjoy
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Hi there. I tried it and didn't work for me.
Tried with differents CSC too, but my phone doesn't start the system. Just starts the download and recovery mode
It doesn't even show up the charging screen when powered off
Tried so many things and I can't boot my system...
I made a post with the info about what happened:
Need help with semi-bricked Note 10 Plus (SM-N975F) - Stuck on recovery/download mode
Didn't know where to post this exactly, to be honest. This will be a long post I was flashing AOSP roms in the phone. Tried to go back to One UI for the VoLTE thing In one of the AOSP roms I couldn't install it in Lineage Recovery (older version...
forum.xda-developers.com
Please help...

Ok, tell me where you get stuck ... or can you follow the whole guide but then the phone doesn't start?
Is the model number of your Note10+ is SM-N975F?
What original CSC did you have before you root?
RedSpikeJr said:
Hi there. I tried it and didn't work for me.
Tried with differents CSC too, but my phone doesn't start the system. Just starts the download and recovery mode
It doesn't even show up the charging screen when powered off
Tried so many things and I can't boot my system...
I made a post with the info about what happened:
Need help with semi-bricked Note 10 Plus (SM-N975F) - Stuck on recovery/download mode
Didn't know where to post this exactly, to be honest. This will be a long post I was flashing AOSP roms in the phone. Tried to go back to One UI for the VoLTE thing In one of the AOSP roms I couldn't install it in Lineage Recovery (older version...
forum.xda-developers.com
Please help...
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ExileTM said:
Ok, tell me where you get stuck ... or can you follow the whole guide but then the phone doesn't start?
Is the model number of your Note10+ is SM-N975F?
What original CSC did you have before you root?
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I followed the full guide, but I got stuck after flashing the firmware in Odin. It shows the screen of "Erasing data", and after that, nothing more
Even after locking again the bootloader
And yes, I ticked what's needed in Odin and used the .pit file
My model it's SM-N975F
The original CSC it's ZTO. Flashed the latest firmware

Ok so with Odin it didn't give you any problem. Let's say he freezes when he does the first boot that does the factory reset. Right?
Well odd, because once the original firmware is installed, I don't see why it should crash on boot ... unless there is a hardware problem in the phone's internal memory.
I know it may sound trivial, but the usb cable you use is good and did you use the latest version of Odin?
Have you checked maybe if the internal memory is right for you. If it is 256Gb or 512Gb

You could try this, if you see that it does not start try to enter the recovery (the original one) and delete everything you can, like cache and do a reset data directly from the recovery. Then try restarting and see if it starts.

If it still doesn't boot, try this thing.
Install TWRP custom recovery and enter once installed.
Go to Wipe Section in TWRP, Repair or Change partition, System and Data, and Changed Ext4 to EXTFAT. And changed back to Ext4. Eventually rerun the guide again.

ExileTM said:
Ok so with Odin it didn't give you any problem. Let's say he freezes when he does the first boot that does the factory reset. Right?
Well odd, because once the original firmware is installed, I don't see why it should crash on boot ... unless there is a hardware problem in the phone's internal memory.
I know it may sound trivial, but the usb cable you use is good and did you use the latest version of Odin?
Have you checked maybe if the internal memory is right for you. If it is 256Gb or 512Gb
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The USB it's the original from Samsung.
The device is 256GB
ExileTM said:
You could try this, if you see that it does not start try to enter the recovery (the original one) and delete everything you can, like cache and do a reset data directly from the recovery. Then try restarting and see if it starts.
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Tried this already. Didn't work
ExileTM said:
If it still doesn't boot, try this thing.
Install TWRP custom recovery and enter once installed.
Go to Wipe Section in TWRP, Repair or Change partition, System and Data, and Changed Ext4 to EXTFAT. And changed back to Ext4. Eventually rerun the guide again.
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I tried this but not in the process of "Do the format and then do the Odin process" so I can try
I'm trying now with USB OTG to know if I can flash the system.img (and know if from there I can solve this)

ExileTM said:
If it still doesn't boot, try this thing.
Install TWRP custom recovery and enter once installed.
Go to Wipe Section in TWRP, Repair or Change partition, System and Data, and Changed Ext4 to EXTFAT. And changed back to Ext4. Eventually rerun the guide again.
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Tried from reset data on official recovery to doing the change of format in TWRP and the doing all of the process again. No success.
Also tried with USB OTG with system, vendor, product and boot image. Neither
One thing that happened is that when trying to change the system partition to exFAT, it gave an error (system is not mounted) but changed the format to vFAT. Changing it to another option doesn't give that error, so I tried to do with another option and back to ext4.
I don't think it's a physical issue, if turns on, there is some hope at least

There is almost certainly a solution to your problem. (have you tried to do "format data" and typed "yes" in TWRP recovery?). Anyway, it's night at my place now, I'll see tomorrow to think of some other solution.

Tried already. Also tried to format the data with fastboot (Lineage Recovery gives the option to fastboot in Samsung)

I have the exackt same problem with my note10+ with 256GB and dual sim. and the problem you describe is also 100% what i experienced and still have as an issue... If you get to the point where you can solve the issue then please write me my friend. I will do the same ofcourse... btw can you use your pen in TWRP? i can only mark the files but not click them to run...? i have the idea that the TWRP for our model isnt built right somehow..

I assume you haven't solved the problem yet. In these days I have looked around but I have not found much ...
I saw a video, which through the ADB shell a guy was able to find the list of all partitions with the numbers of all the blocks and information and practically managed to rebuild the system partition from scratch, but I don't know if it works on samsung.
This is video:
Then another thing, what procedure did you follow for rooting? You may have had problems during the rooting process.
I followed this guide:

To update the situation
The battery of the phone inflated like a balloon, so I needed to go to a technician. I don't know for sure if that was caused by something physical, but will update when have some news

Ok, let me know if the technician can get you to restart the phone, and out of curiosity, he can bring the knox back to 0.

Hi, I was trying this today and I'm stuck at "An error has occured while updating the device software."
Odin was stuck at product.img for over an hour so I restarted the phone using volume down and power.
I tried again and it keeps getting stuck at product.img while the phone shows this error. Please could you help me out?
I followed all the steps exactly as you said, but I noticed while in download mode that it showed Warranty Void: 1
I did not root the phone, only flashed Pixel Experience and now trying to go back to OneUI

aaaajwedk said:
Hi, I was trying this today and I'm stuck at "An error has occured while updating the device software."
Odin was stuck at product.img for over an hour so I restarted the phone using volume down and power.
I tried again and it keeps getting stuck at product.img while the phone shows this error. Please could you help me out?
I followed all the steps exactly as you said, but I noticed while in download mode that it showed Warranty Void: 1
I did not root the phone, only flashed Pixel Experience and now trying to go back to OneUI
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Hello, then, the Warranty Void at 1 is triggered when you install a non-original firmware (in this case the PixelExperience), or when you change Recovery (ex: the TWRP) or you run the ROOT.
Any other software that is not in original firmware triggers the Knox to 0x1 irreversibly.
In your specific case, by installing the LineageOS Recovery and the PixelExperence ROM you have triggered the Knox at 0x1.
I am sorry.
Coming to your problem, the model of your phone what it is (ex: SM-N975F) and the CSC (ex: ITV). Did you download the original software for your exact model? Did you extract the PIT file from the original firmware and put it in the Option tab in Odin?

ExileTM said:
Hello, then, the Warranty Void at 1 is triggered when you install a non-original firmware (in this case the PixelExperience), or when you change Recovery (ex: the TWRP) or you run the ROOT.
Any other software that is not in original firmware triggers the Knox to 0x1 irreversibly.
In your specific case, by installing the LineageOS Recovery and the PixelExperence ROM you have triggered the Knox at 0x1.
I am sorry.
Coming to your problem, the model of your phone what it is (ex: SM-N975F) and the CSC (ex: ITV). Did you download the original software for your exact model? Did you extract the PIT file from the original firmware and put it in the Option tab in Odin?
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Hello, I got it working just now by using a different cable and USB port. The procedure completed and the phone restarted by itself, and now its perfectly fine. Thank you so much for your help.
Yes, the phone is an SM-N975F. Despite Knox being tripped, my banking and payment apps are still working so I'm happy
I'm sure your article will be helpful to many more users. Thank you!

aaaajwedk said:
Hello, I got it working just now by using a different cable and USB port. The procedure completed and the phone restarted by itself, and now its perfectly fine. Thank you so much for your help.
Yes, the phone is an SM-N975F. Despite Knox being tripped, my banking and payment apps are still working so I'm happy
I'm sure your article will be helpful to many more users. Thank you!
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OK well. Glad it was helpful. Yes, however, until you root all the apps will work. The only one are some applications by Samsung that will no longer work because they are based on the knox.
Otherwise like Google Pay, all banking and account apps, software updates should work smoothly.

Hi, is this guide usable for the S22 snapdragon version? My device is rooted, and I want to back to original firmware.