Hashcode is coming over to to help us stick it to Verizon...
Hashcode said:
Hello,
(Odd auto submit post.. bleh)
I did talk to Obsidian today and I need some time to cleanup my Safestrap code and build up a test or 2. I'll post an update when it's ready.
NOTES / INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:
I don't think getting a custom recovery running will be that difficult. I've looked at the ramdisk and the stock QCOM setup has many scripts which can be used as hook points to jump into recovery.
Booting 2nd-init ROMs should also be doable (no custom kernel).
However, as one poster already mentions, booting a custom kernel may prove VERY challenging. I don't have a working kexec for QCOM devices, yet. And if the kernel modules are being verified/checked then that obstacle has to be cleared first.
Not saying it's impossible, but most of what we're discussing for custom kernels and kexec on QCOMs doesn't exist at the moment. (This should not be confused with the hard boot hack used on the S3 -- its not kexec)
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Safestrap explained...
Hashcode said:
Safestrap is basically a fork of TWRP that I designed to be run on locked bootloader devices. It is NOT flashed to the stock recovery partition like a normal recovery. It lives on the primary system partition where it is installed by an APK.
During the boot, a splash screen is shown (after the bootloader image normally) for a few seconds during the bootup. It has a soft button which can be pressed to enter recovery and another you can press to skip the wait and continue.
Once in recovery, the user can create ROM slots which once activated are used exactly like a normal recovery would use your primary system/userdata and cache. This has the benefit of never altering the primary system which has to be in working order to enter recovery.
The original design for a system like this was developed by Koush for the Droid X. He called it a "bootstrap". And it flashed all of the primary partitions and could end with an unusable system when a "bad" ROM was flashed. This usually required a fastboot (Loki) process to recover from.
The current version used on the older Motorola OMAP phones is safestrap 3.11. Its based on TWRP 2.2.2.1
The reason I haven't put out a test for the S4 is that I had my sources all pulled apart to update the base to TWRP 2.6. Which was a near re-write and required a bit of recoding. I'm also tweaking the actual build process for the recovery so that supporting more devices will be easier in the future.
Hopefully I'll clear that all up soon.
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Just wanting to give him a little appreciation/motivation... I got the first $10 donation to him for successfully working safestrap recovery...
DONATIONS...
Myself-$10
Salty taco-$20
Last Freedom -$40
Kaos2569-$20
mp0890-$20
mlin-$10
Total=$120
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Put me down for 20$
Wouldn't this apply to openyoureyes bounty?
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Not unlocked bootloader. Which allows kernel install.
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I know hut for recovery @Hashcode can collect the 4g bounty but not the 5g if he gets this working.
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Addiso said:
I know hut for recovery @Hashcode can collect the 4g bounty but not the 5g if he gets this working.
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The Root+recovery bounty applies to a loki-like exploit. Meaning that you would be able to flash custom roms and custom kernels. Safestrap without kexec kernel support would be limited to the stock kernel and touchwiz Roms (no aosp or CM), meaning in theory that it would not be eligible for the original root+recovery bounty.
Getting kexec kernel support would be a different story...
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$40 from me. Really appreciate someone spending their time on a device they don't own. Thank you.
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Thank you for your work hashcode.
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Thank you Hashcode! Put me down for $20.
+$20
There were two separate bounties in openyoureyes thread.. the smaller should apply for hash. It's still several at least a grand
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Link to OP?
ericerk said:
Link to OP?
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Its locked down. No access to OP. You have to pm Openyoureyes.
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Put me in for 10
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Bounty Threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359090 - Original bounty thread that is currently locked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384222 - Thread for discussing the original bounty thread above. It contains the progress and discussions on porting Hashcode's SafeStrap to the S4.
SmokinCharger said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359090 - Original bounty thread that is currently locked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384222 - Thread for discussing the original bounty thread above. It contains the progress and discussions on porting Hashcode's SafeStrap to the S4.
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If this thread is irrelevant mods please close or delete it. I'm not complaining at all, I was just thinking that this was a totally different thing from the original bounty threads. Just wanted to keep his $$$ away from the others. Either way i'm looking forward to what he has to offer. Thanks HASHCODE! :highfive: :good: :fingers-crossed:
$40 from me!
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The time is near...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428226
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Well, he's planning on putting out a free version and a donate version, so I'll just donate then.
Also, wasn't there an effort to get him an S4?
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Related
The [FIX]N4 conversion flash-able fix.[SD/NFC] thread was starting to get a little backed up
with all the posts for requests and people posting their fixes
so I decided to follow C2fifield's idea to open a AIO thread.
Left NFC and Cap Keys (with working lights!) in new fixes.
Key: V=Version BD=Build Date A=Author of Fix DL=Download (duh)
AOKP
V:JB-MR1 B5 BD:3/05/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025939
Baked
V:BB-8 BD:3/16/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106678
NeXperia Z4
V:1.0.0 BD:2/22/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160209&highlight=xperia
PACman
V:PACman v20.1.0 BD:3/04/13 A:mrstimpy DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146879
V:PACman v20.0.0 BD:2/24/13 A:C2fifield DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146879
Paranoid Android
V:PA 3.15 BD:3/28/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK (NOTE: Does have cap keys.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336
V:PA 3.15 BD:3/28/13 A:Neroga DL:LINK (NOTE: Does not have cap keys enabled.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336
V:PA 3.1 BD:2/28/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336
Project E.L.E
V:E.L.E. 1 BD:3/09/13 A:nymica DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173490
V:E.L.E. 1 BD:3/02/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173490
Stock
V:4.2.2 DEODEX BD:2/13/13 A:Dvhexer DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147281
XenonHD
V:4.2.2 BD:3/11/13 A:JakeRoxs DL:LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092402
Gapps
Recommended 4.2.2 Gapps BaNkS Unofficial
Modem Files
Original ATT Modem - Source: Dvhexer. -Use this if you have AT&T
0.33 - Source: JOP40C/D factory images. -Or use this if you have AT&T
0.48 - Source: JDQ39 OTA update. -Use this if you have T-Mobile (breaks LTE so DO NOT flash for AT&T)
Kernel Files
Faux123 /w Fixes -Thank Dvhexer for his great work porting this kernel over for our use!
Original N4 Kernel /w Fixes -Not sure who all contributed to this but I used Dvhexer's zip
I'll try and keep up with people posting and requesting fixes, also going to work on the layout... New to making topics so bare with me
Thanks:
Rohan32 - For sharing the N4 conversion process with the public (us!)
dvhexer - For all his hard work on his CM10.1 build and sharing the 16gb internal fix
xxgmon3yxx - For the fix zip which I use for all the fixes I post
C2fifield - For giving me the idea to start a thread
sk8erwitskil - For his custom CWM recovery (still waiting on the ability to flash n4 roms )
And whoever else for helping in a way I forgot or can't think of at the moment ^-^
Re: N4 Converted Flashable Zips (Requests and More)
Great idea!
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Re: N4 Converted Flashable Zips (Requests and More)
So so can you post your fix ;p
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So so can you post your fix ;p
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Yes just did! Ha sorry it was uploading
Haha thanks for the mention, although it's not really necessary considering you're doing all the work.
And just an opinion, maybe put a link to the thread of the ROM too? Just for simplicity's sake.
EDIT: WiFi isn't working for me in the PA ROM unless I flash the .33 modem...
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Haha thanks for the mention, although it's not really necessary considering you're doing all the work.
And just an opinion, maybe put a link to the thread of the ROM too? Just for simplicity's sake.
EDIT: WiFi isn't working for me in the PA ROM unless I flash the .33 modem...
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My wifi didn't work until I flashed it aswell, apparently .33 doesn't allow lte however
I think .33 does allow lte, but the new one .48 I believe doesn't
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I think .33 does allow lte, but the new one .48 I believe doesn't
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.33 modem with working LTE (band 13) for me on AOKP
So sk8,s recovery for installing from external card won't install n4 ROMs? Damnn lol and is there any way to use custom n4 kernels with this fix by repacking the zip?
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So no matter what I do on nexus 4 recoveries or the sk8 geeb recoveries I cannot get paranoid Android Feb 28 rom to install, always says error 6 aborted and that's literally the only Rom I really wanna use no matter how I try to flash it it says error in zip... And that severwly confuses me
XsceneXhippieX said:
So sk8,s recovery for installing from external card won't install n4 ROMs? Damnn lol and is there any way to use custom n4 kernels with this fix by repacking the zip?
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So no matter what I do on nexus 4 recoveries or the sk8 geeb recoveries I cannot get paranoid Android Feb 28 rom to install, always says error 6 aborted and that's literally the only Rom I really wanna use
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Sk8's going to make a n4 recovery soon with ext sd support soon, so right now its the obnoxious recovery switch :fingers-crossed:
C2fifield said:
Sk8's going to make a n4 recovery soon with ext sd support soon, so right now its the obnoxious recovery switch :fingers-crossed:
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Can you link me a working recovery? Please none of the n4 recoveries will let me flash the new paranoid Android rom either, I have 4 working recoveries that can recovery from my backups just not any that will flash the newest paranoid Android rom
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Have you tried re downloading the zip? It seems like your pa download is corrupt.
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Jakeroxs said:
Have you tried re downloading the zip? It seems like your pa download is corrupt.
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I have 3 copies
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Well have you tried flashing it through goomanager? It automatically asks to install TWRP for mako (nex4) which is the recovery I use for installing roms
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XsceneXhippieX said:
Can you link me a working recovery? Please none of the n4 recoveries will let me flash the new paranoid Android rom either, I have 4 working recoveries that can recovery from my backups just not any that will flash the newest paranoid Android rom
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http://db.tt/GWnEpEar
Here's a link to my copy of sk8s n4 recovery. All credit goes to him of course, I was just too lazy to go sifting through the n4 forums to find it again.
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Anyone have a fix for the pacman rom
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ryfermadness said:
Anyone have a fix for the pacman rom
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This one should do it: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6uxfc3p8d9kmjp/n4fixanyrom4.2.2PAC[1].zip
Let me know if there are any issues
ryfermadness said:
Anyone have a fix for the pacman rom
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C2fifield said:
This one should do it: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6uxfc3p8d9kmjp/n4fixanyrom4.2.2PAC[1].zip
Let me know if there are any issues
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Let me know if it works, I'll add it to the op
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Jakeroxs said:
Let me know if it works, I'll add it to the op
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It worked for me haha, I think I just had to flash the .33 modem separately. I'm pretty sure I could easily bundle the modem in and do a bunch of fixes when I'm done with exams tomorrow, if anyone has any requests.
C2fifield said:
It worked for me haha, I think I just had to flash the .33 modem separately. I'm pretty sure I could easily bundle the modem in and do a bunch of fixes when I'm done with exams tomorrow, if anyone has any requests.
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Alright it's in there now :good:
Also added links to modems
Hello Everyone Sextape and the Gang Here,
This is a One Click for the latest firmware Samsung Galaxy IV Verizon Variant:
Thanks to our source for this!
DOWNLOAD HERE
DO NOT MIRRROR ANY OF THE FILES PROVIDED BY OUR TEAM "NO MIRRORS ALLOWED" THANKS TO OUR SOURCES YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
Release Notes:
Initial launch Firmware
Files are uploading
Will the S4 have the flash counter like the S3 did, and if so will flashing the stock ROM from ODIN trigger it?
Not sure I use a sprint variant and as far as I know there isn't one.
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rampantandroid said:
Will the S4 have the flash counter like the S3 did, and if so will flashing the stock ROM from ODIN trigger it?
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Flashing Stock should not increment the counter, afaik
sweet, im gonna try to try this out. its been a while since ive been on android
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Release Notes:
Initial launch Firmware
Files are uploading
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How long do those files take to upload?
Could be awhile s4 dump is around 1.5 to 2gigs uncompressed
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should be up soon
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Worked great ! Thanks.
To confirm this is a phone dump and not a manufacturer ODIN image?
joderme said:
To confirm this is a phone dump and not a manufacturer ODIN image?
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Manufacturer
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sextape said:
Manufacturer
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Awesome thanks for confirming. This should reset the flash counter back to 0 without a problem then. Someone was asking about this earlier on.
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rampantandroid said:
Will the S4 have the flash counter like the S3 did, and if so will flashing the stock ROM from ODIN trigger it?
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OP confirmed that this is a manufacturer image and as such should reset the flash counter back to 0.
Anyone have the link to the root page?
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cjkacz said:
Anyone have the link to the root page?
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Unfortunately, the original one was closed due to improper crediting (as per mod), I have recreated the same in a more detailed simple guide. Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
cjkacz said:
Anyone have the link to the root page?
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Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41718523
Done by one of our team members
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Unfortunately, the original one was closed due to improper crediting (as per mod), I have recreated the same in a more detailed simple guide. Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
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Thanks I rooted and bricked this morning. All is well now I am back to stock. Was going to try again later but deleted the kernel accidentally
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Just wanted to ask: We should flash this AFTER completing the rooting methods? (Flash via ODIN the same way we did root etc..,) Sorry Im new to Samsung and rooting phones in general, but I do have experience with root/bootloader/etc.., on my tablet...
I see we refer to this as "MDK" Would that be the baseband version or build number? If I am already on Build#JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK and baseband# I545VRUAMDK, would I still need to flash this file to get back to "stock" w/ root? Just a little bit confused....
Proweedsmoker said:
Just wanted to ask: We should flash this AFTER completing the rooting methods? (Flash via ODIN the same way we did root etc..,) Sorry Im new to Samsung and rooting phones in general, but I do have experience with root/bootloader/etc.., on my tablet...
I see we refer to this as "MDK" Would that be the baseband version or build number? If I am already on Build#JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK and baseband# I545VRUAMDK, would I still need to flash this file to get back to "stock" w/ root? Just a little bit confused....
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The provided build at the moment is a "Back to Stock" restore. I'm working on a pre-rooted version but AFAIK you'd have to have the bootloader unlocked in order to flash these. Being on Sprint I'm still a little confused on how that works - hopefully spending a little more time around the forums will help clear that up. (Thinking about getting one of these for the parents as a holiday gift - the lower end one they have seems to just be... substandard.)
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Not sure I use a sprint variant and as far as I know there isn't one.
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good **** on the leak! i thought u were just a sprint leaker lol but i guess times have changed. and thats definetly a good thing for us
So I used to have a fully unlocked Dinc2 and I was able to pick ip this S4. Wow what a major difference. I stopped the auto update while in the store and obtained root. Now what do I need to do to keep root and not have the auto update ever happening again. Also I just put on cwm recovery nothing else. What needs to b done now? Am I able to flash any ROM/kernel here or are there restrictions? Thamks yall for the help. Looking forward to the great development that is gonna happen.
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FordNate said:
So I used to have a fully unlocked Dinc2 and I was able to pick ip this S4. Wow what a major difference. I stopped the auto update while in the store and obtained root. Now what do I need to do to keep root and not have the auto update ever happening again. Also I just put on cwm recovery nothing else. What needs to b done now? Am I able to flash any ROM/kernel here or are there restrictions? Thamks yall for the help. Looking forward to the great development that is gonna happen.
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get titanium backup and freeze/backup+uninstall SDM that will keep updates from happening. (only for stock rom, once you install a rom it won't be a problem all roms have SDM disabled by default)
you can now flash any touchwiz rom however unless your cwm is loki'd you can't flash aosp roms (such as cyanogen mod, MIUI, aokp...)
so basically if you are not lokied you can flash only roms on the android development board if you ARE lokied you can flash those AND the ones in the ORIGINAL android development board.
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FordNate said:
So I used to have a fully unlocked Dinc2 and I was able to pick ip this S4. Wow what a major difference. I stopped the auto update while in the store and obtained root. Now what do I need to do to keep root and not have the auto update ever happening again. Also I just put on cwm recovery nothing else. What needs to b done now? Am I able to flash any ROM/kernel here or are there restrictions? Thamks yall for the help. Looking forward to the great development that is gonna happen.
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My suggestion is to flash the hyperdrive rom and have fun!
Drake9897 said:
My suggestion is to flash the hyperdrive rom and have fun!
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+1 for Hyperdrive!
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reinaldistic said:
get titanium backup and freeze/backup+uninstall SDM that will keep updates from happening. (only for stock rom, once you install a rom it won't be a problem all roms have SDM disabled by default)
you can now flash any touchwiz rom however unless your cwm is loki'd you can't flash aosp roms (such as cyanogen mod, MIUI, aokp...)
so basically if you are not lokied you can flash only roms on the android development board if you ARE lokied you can flash those AND the ones in the ORIGINAL android development board.
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Sweet time to look up loki, but first freeze that app... I hate being a flashoholic sometimes
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Sweet time to look up loki, but first freeze that app... I hate being a flashoholic sometimes
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if you look at cyanogenmod's thread it tells you how to do it in the requirements
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The interwebs is a blackhole for knowledge now days. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Root for the I545VRUEMJ7 (or just MJ7). I was not previously rooted before. Thanks for the help!
Swimboy46163 said:
The interwebs is a blackhole for knowledge now days. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Root for the I545VRUEMJ7 (or just MJ7). I was not previously rooted before. Thanks for the help!
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If you are already on mj7 right now you have no root. Hasn't been cracked. If you are on a previous version then there are root guides in android dev. And a way to keep root as you flash up to latest version.
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Ok thanks! Is there a thread somewhere with someone working on this that you know of? Or is there a place news like this can be found?
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Just keep checking here. Keep in mind mj7 has been out less than a week. I'm not a developer, far from it, but I'm sure it's being worked on. Patience.
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Just curious, since this my first time rooting anything, how long does it usually take to get hacked around (months, weeks, year)?
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Swimboy46163 said:
Just curious, since this my first time rooting anything, how long does it usually take to get hacked around (months, weeks, year)?
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It might never be rooted. But rest assured devs are working on it. Just have to wait patiently.
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I get it. I'm coming from ios so I get waiting patiently. I just hope I don't have to wait long for this. I want to dive into custom ROMs ect.
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This guy claims to have rooted MJ7 using vroot.
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vroot here:
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Rooting MJ7
Swimboy46163 said:
Ok thanks! Is there a thread somewhere with someone working on this that you know of? Or is there a place news like this can be found?
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Head over to this thread -- very good tutorial that I followed this morning. It worked for me, and I am running the MJ7 fully rooted now.
I have run into one problem though -- and it may be something that has been solved but I haven't found it yet. I cannot get Safestrap to install recovery because the MJ7 "update.zip" that I installed implements SELinux and Samsung has a security policy set that keeps blocking Safestrap's attempt to install recovery.
I have no doubt that someone has -- or will -- figure out how to defeat that, though.
I'm at work and haven't had a chance to look at the video but is this root from stock? Or from 4.2.2 previous root.
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I'm at work and haven't had a chance to look at the video but is this root from stock? Or from 4.2.2 previous root.
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The method starts you off by re-flashing factory stock (no-wipe) MI1, then using the Root de la Vega method to gain root but not substantially change any system files. Then you have to have SuperSU Pro, because you have to enable it's "Survival" mode to keep root -- it's $2.49 on the Play store. Be forewarned -- OTA RootKeeper isn't updated for 4.3, so it won't do the job. Once you have Pro's "Survival" mode enabled, you have to swap out one file in /system/bin with the one listed in the guide.
Once you do those things, you can either take the OTA as normal, or use adb to sideload it if you have the "update.zip" file saved. When it reboots after update, you will be in 4.3.3 MJ7 fully rooted. I did it this morning, and found out that you want to follow ALL the steps rather than shortcut since you're already rooted. The update checks the SHA1.digest of a LOT of files, and if you have frozen or uninstalled any of them in Titanium (for example) it does change the SHA1.digest of the file. I ran into the problem because I had FWUpdate.apk uninstalled, then reinstalled to get the OTA -- but the update failed the first time because FWUpdate.apk had changed. So, after starting again (at step 1 this time), everything went through slicker than snot on a doorknob.
Looks as though you have to be rooted to begin with. Because it says KEEP your root. We are trying to root from stock.
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Looks as though you have to be rooted to begin with. Because it says KEEP your root. We are trying to root from stock.
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Nope -- hasn't been achieved yet. I was lucky that my phone came with ME7; I rooted it then and disabled updates until I saw that the MJ7 enables the new AWS band, and is a full upgrade to 4.3.3
I also develop for Android, and have learned to never install an update from Verizon without FULLY researching what it does -- is it worth getting what it gives me in exchange for what I lose? You gotta watch Verizon -- they are on a program to completely remove any control over our phones from us. "Run what we give you and like it" -- screw them!
Yeah I don't get why Verizon has to make it this difficult.
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I heard the MJ7 root is coming soon. Hopefully it doesn't have any setbacks.
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The moderators pulled the links to vroot. There is major concern it is malware communicating to servers in China. I would edit your post and remove the link until word comes it's safe.
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I'm talking about another rooting possibility.
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As a general warning to members, vroot has not been verified to be safe yet. Because of this we are removing links to it and warning you of the potential risks of using it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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This guy claims to have rooted MJ7 using vroot.
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vroot here:
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I have rooted my Verizon SCH-I545 MJ7 wit VROOT and have had NO issues. It is very simple, one click. This Chinese site that has VROOT is a site that has custom ROMs etc. There doesn't appear to be any ROMs available for the SCH-I545 yet and you can't install xda roms or kernels from xda & VROOT has its own recovery program though not as extensive as xda. These Chinese guys have done a quick minor miracle with VROOT. I can get rid of bloatware & other annoying programs with this VROOT method. I've been running it for 4 days now without incident. Still, use at your own risk.
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MOD EDIT - Quoted post with links removed.
The moderators pulled the links to vroot. There is major concern it is malware communicating to servers in China. I would edit your post and remove the link until word comes it's safe.
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i am confirming that vroot works fully. i dont like the superuser but it works. supersu isn't an option because it wont update binary. but i am telling you VROOT fully roots and gives super user permission. just google vroot and it pops right up. download it. theres nothing to do . after the phone reboots it works. BUT I MUST WARN YOU IT SAYS CUSTOM ON THE BOOT SCREEN NOW
Ok i bought a note 2 that already has the stock 4.3 mj9 update. From what I have read you can root it but can't put custom recovery due to locked bootloader. But then I read about using strap and can run tw based roms. So I'm confused and don't want a bricked phone. Here is what I want if it's possible. I want to run Nublia rom the one that's basically a note 3. Can someone clarify if this is possible and work correctly. Also the steps involved. I don't need detail for detail if I can cause I can look up and do the steps needed. Like root install strap? Install rom? Or can't be done wait till an unlock is available if ever?
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kleigh774 said:
Ok i bought a note 2 that already has the stock 4.3 mj9 update. From what I have read you can root it but can't put custom recovery due to locked bootloader. But then I read about using strap and can run tw based roms. So I'm confused and don't want a bricked phone. Here is what I want if it's possible. I want to run Nublia rom the one that's basically a note 3. Can someone clarify if this is possible and work correctly. Also the steps involved. I don't need detail for detail if I can cause I can look up and do the steps needed. Like root install strap? Install rom? Or can't be done wait till an unlock is available if ever?
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I'm still on 4.1.2 with TWRP recovery.... but I've been following the threads on Safestrap.... so I hope I can help a little.
Other users are reporting that they're successfully using 4.3 Custom ROM's with Safestrap Beta for rooted 4.3 Sch-i605 with the locked bootloader.... This link to the thread on Safestrap Beta should help answer some questions for you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51616723 .... People in the Safestrap Beta thread should be able to offer assistance with flashing Safestrap and a 4.3 Custom ROM after you get rooted. (From what I understand....at present, Safestrap only works with 4.3 TW ROM's with the stock 4.3 kernel... Also, they are still working out bugs.... so you'll have to flash over your stock ROM until they get where you can boot from ROM slots.... you will want to create a backup up of the stock ROM obviously before doing that).
With the N3bula ROM (or any TW ROM's on Safestrap).... people say a key thing is to make sure you choose to install the stock kernel when you install the ROM.
Here's a link to direct you to the Saferoot thread to help root your phone.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49389228
I don't take any credit for any of this information and would encourage you to thank the original posters and developers for all their help and awesome work.
Good luck.
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kleigh774 said:
Ok i bought a note 2 that already has the stock 4.3 mj9 update. From what I have read you can root it but can't put custom recovery due to locked bootloader. But then I read about using strap and can run tw based roms. So I'm confused and don't want a bricked phone. Here is what I want if it's possible. I want to run Nublia rom the one that's basically a note 3. Can someone clarify if this is possible and work correctly. Also the steps involved. I don't need detail for detail if I can cause I can look up and do the steps needed. Like root install strap? Install rom? Or can't be done wait till an unlock is available if ever?
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Yep safe strap is the way to go.. root and then use safe strap..
Good choice on the ROM just playing..
But from what I read you need to do some modding of the ROM zip contents..
In N3bula we let you choose 2 kernels.. you can NOT flash a kernel with safe strap.. Soo you need to remove that option in the aroma script..
Then you should be good to flash..
I will be posting a NEW build most likely tomorrow and I will add a Safe Strap zip so it's up to you to hold off..
Also poke your head into the safe strap and make sure my steps are correct, since I do not run safe strap. .and also hit "Thanks" on @Beastmode profile bc he is the one that got safe strap up and running for you guys:thumbup:
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Thank yall for the help i have been waiting to run the rom for awhile anyway so waiting a little longer is no problem. I just wanted to ask cause the last thing i want is to go and brick the phone cause there are so many posts about 4.3 locked bootloader it gets a little confusing trying to catch up lol
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kleigh774 said:
Thank yall for the help i have been waiting to run the rom for awhile anyway so waiting a little longer is no problem. I just wanted to ask cause the last thing i want is to go and brick the phone cause there are so many posts about 4.3 locked bootloader it gets a little confusing trying to catch up lol
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No problem.. look for a safe strap download tomorrow or Saturday
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@kleigh774 - I'm glad to try to help. I've only had my Note 2 for a few months. So far, I've just stayed with 4.1.2 ROM's because I've been happy with how well they've been working for me. I've been contemplating trying out some 4.3 Roms and I'm gonna check out Trans Nebula Team's newest N3bula build this weekend . It's great that Safestrap is being developed for those on 4.3 locked stock and I hope you get to enjoy some custom Rom's soon. .
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