I know this has probably been asked 1000 times but I really could not find a definitive answer. I want to root my new G2 (VZW) but I do not want to void my warranty. Is there a 100% for sure way to change the "rooted" back to "unrooted" in the menu?
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corn4ahead said:
I know this has probably been asked 1000 times but I really could not find a definitive answer. I want to root my new G2 (VZW) but I do not want to void my warranty. Is there a 100% for sure way to change the "rooted" back to "unrooted" in the menu?
Thanks
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No..if u must return it just flash back to stock and the root flag is gone. Blame verizon for doing this.
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ericdabbs said:
No..if u must return it just flash back to stock and the root flag is gone. Blame verizon for doing this.
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Really? Because I was reading another thread and one guy said that he went to return his phone and he could not get the flag off. He was able to get a new phone just because he had a nice rep who gave it to him any way.
corn4ahead said:
Really? Because I was reading another thread and one guy said that he went to return his phone and he could not get the flag off. He was able to get a new phone just because he had a nice rep who gave it to him any way.
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Flashing the stock rom with the LG tool removes the rooted flag.
usefulidiot127 said:
Flashing the stock rom with the LG tool removes the rooted flag.
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This is correct. I've unrooted mine just to see for myself if the flag would be removed. Thankfully, it was.
ericdabbs said:
No..if u must return it just flash back to stock and the root flag is gone. Blame verizon for doing this.
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Or because you can just not tell the rep and return it anyway. No one cares if it's rooted or not.
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Wow wow wow.....just got my New Galaxy and I have flashed older devices but it would go wrong on the newest most expensive phone I've had (smh). My phone just flashes Samsung and won't boot. I can get it into download mode and I have Odin but I do not have the right firmware to flash to it. Can anybody please help??????
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Gamebrednupe said:
Wow wow wow.....just got my New Galaxy and I have flashed older devices but it would go wrong on the newest most expensive phone I've had (smh). My phone just flashes Samsung and won't boot. I can get it into download mode and I have Odin but I do not have the right firmware to flash to it. Can anybody please help??????
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I am looking for a copy of correct firmware too. If I can find it I will let you know, please do the same for me. My phone is not bricked but wanna have a backup plan before I start flashing anything. You can take your phone back and tell them the battery went dead and once you got it charged and turned it on it started doing this. CSpire employees are dumb, they won't know any better and will replace your device. I know from experience. I bricked my buddies Milestone X2 while trying to unlock it's bootloader. He took it to the store the next day and they replaced it for free.
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I am looking for a copy of correct firmware too. If I can find it I will let you know, please do the same for me. My phone is not bricked but wanna have a backup plan before I start flashing anything. You can take your phone back and tell them the battery went dead and once you got it charged and turned it on it started doing this. CSpire employees are dumb, they won't know any better and will replace your device. I know from experience. I bricked my buddies Milestone X2 while trying to unlock it's bootloader. He took it to the store the next day and they replaced it for free.
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Man are u serious!!!! lol Even with the binary counter?? Just my luck they will be like h#ll no "you must pay full price for a new device". I'v been thinking about trying that but just doesn't seem like it will work. I will definitely let you know if I find the firmware, I'm glad I kept my old phone might just wait until insurance kicks in and get a new one for 199$ if I havent found the firmware by then.
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Man are u serious!!!! lol Even with the binary counter?? Just my luck they will be like h#ll no "you must pay full price for a new device". I'v been thinking about trying that but just doesn't seem like it will work. I will definitely let you know if I find the firmware, I'm glad I kept my old phone might just wait until insurance kicks in and get a new one for 199$ if I havent found the firmware by then.
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Man success!!! I found the sprint firmware here and was able to get back to stock splash screen then returned for a new one...they didnt even vheck download mode where my binary count was 31!
Gamebrednupe said:
Man success!!! I found the sprint firmware here and was able to get back to stock splash screen then returned for a new one...they didnt even vheck download mode where my binary count was 31!
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good they are really dumb. thank god they are lol. root your phone using sprint method, and currently there are no roms that are completely compatible with our device. Data does not work on any sprint roms, and don't go flashing any other company's roms either. oh can you do me a favor and check your PRL version for me?
OBSt4l0n said:
good they are really dumb. thank god they are lol. root your phone using sprint method, and currently there are no roms that are completely compatible with our device. Data does not work on any sprint roms, and don't go flashing any other company's roms either. oh can you do me a favor and check your PRL version for me?
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Very very dumb mistake..I flashed an international the first time. Sob the sprin t palen is working good? PRL 20005
Gamebrednupe said:
Very very dumb mistake..I flashed an international the first time. Sob the sprin t palen is working good? PRL 20005
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We hvae the Cspire firmware available on our forum
www.sxtp-forum.com
sextape said:
We hvae the Cspire firmware available on our forum
www.sxtp-forum.com
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cool thanks!
I had the same problems but I hard bricked mine.. it sucked... but I took it back to cspire and they thought it was the battery... anyway they gave me a brand new phone! Hell yeas!
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OBSt4l0n said:
good they are really dumb. thank god they are lol. root your phone using sprint method, and currently there are no roms that are completely compatible with our device. Data does not work on any sprint roms, and don't go flashing any other company's roms either. oh can you do me a favor and check your PRL version for me?
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How can we(me) help with creating roms that are completely compatible with our cspire phones??? I have the galaxy s3...
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cool thanks!
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Works great..thanks again..just reflashed!!!
OBSt4l0n said:
good they are really dumb. thank god they are lol. root your phone using sprint method, and currently there are no roms that are completely compatible with our device. Data does not work on any sprint roms, and don't go flashing any other company's roms either. oh can you do me a favor and check your PRL version for me?
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I tried to root again using toolbox sprint method but it soft bricked again. I know drivers were installed and the root worked but no full boot..I could hear Cspire's theme play but charge light stayed on with black screen. ...idk where I went wrong..but reflashed back to stock.
OK. I am going to provide as much detail as I can for now. Please let me know what additional information will help you help me. Thanks
I have a S4 for Verizon. I have been trying to root it so I can load the Google edition image on it. However, none of the tutorials I have seen seem to work on my device. I bought it brand new direct from Samsung off contract (didn't want to loose my unlimited data) so I don't think I can get a warranty replacement through Verizon (haven't rooted it yet). The furthest I seem to get is that SuperSU gets installed but will not download the binaries. So I cannot continue with the rest if the steps with rooting and re-imaging. Also, most steps have you install a specific kernal version as the first step but not sure if that is happening because my screen don't look the same as the ones in the tutorials.
Phone: SCH-1545
OS ver: 4.3
Kernal: 3.4.0
Build: JSS15J.1545VRUEMJ7
HW ver: 1545.06
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550383
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550383
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I will check those out. Thanks for the quick response. :good:
Just so you know, the only thing available for MJ7 build is root. Installing a custom recovery or custom ROMs is not possible at this time.
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Just so you know, the only thing available for MJ7 build is root. Installing a custom recovery or custom ROMs is not possible at this time.
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Are you certain? Other people seem to be imaging their Verizon devices with the Google Edition images. Thanks
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Are you certain? Other people seem to be imaging their Verizon devices with the Google Edition images. Thanks
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Not with MJ7 firmware they aren't.
If you didn't buy a developer edition, you my friend, are screwed.
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Not with MJ7 firmware they aren't.
If you didn't buy a developer edition, you my friend, are screwed.
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Typical. Is there no way to flash it with a different firmware so that I can do more with it? Thanks
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Typical. Is there no way to flash it with a different firmware so that I can do more with it? Thanks
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No. Once the phone is updated, there is no way to go back.
As I stated above, all we can do is root. With root we can debloat and use Xposed framework to make some changes.
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No. Once the phone is updated, there is no way to go back.
As I stated above, all we can do is root. With root we can debloat and use Xposed framework to make some changes.
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That doesn't really accomplish what I want though. Not your fault obviously. Do you know if this is a Verzion thing or just the device itself? Thanks
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That doesn't really accomplish what I want though. Not your fault obviously. Do you know if this is a Verzion thing or just the device itself? Thanks
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It's Verizon, they lock down every phone they sell. You have to do research before you buy your phone if you want custom software on Verizon, or switch carriers.
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It's Verizon, they lock down every phone they sell. You have to do research before you buy your phone if you want custom software on Verizon, or switch carriers.
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I know Verzon sucks in that regard but the service is awesome. I get full 4G coverage just about everywhere and I've got unlimited data still. Plus, I didn't buy it from them, I payed full price from an online vendor so that I wouldn't have to change my contract.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to keep an eye out for when someone finally cracks it.
I hate waiting....
New update being pushed by Verizon.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/12/11...a-update-now-rolling-out-jss15j-n900vvrubmje/
Also FCC and wireless carriers agree to unlock phones
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/12/us-usa-wireless-unlocking-idUSBRE9BB05320131212
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New update being pushed by Verizon.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/12/11...a-update-now-rolling-out-jss15j-n900vvrubmje/
Also FCC and wireless carriers agree to unlock phones
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/12/us-usa-wireless-unlocking-idUSBRE9BB05320131212
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in b4 the lock
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in b4 the lock
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Unfortunately the wife accepted hers this morning before I got up. She has lost root. Not sure where we go from there. Maybe we can Odin her back to MJ7.
The idea was to let me unroot hers and prep it before any OTA now I'm not sure if she will get 4.4 correctly. She says it still says 4.3
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Unfortunately the wife accepted hers this morning before I got up. She has lost root. Not sure where we go from there. Maybe we can Odin her back to MJ7.
The idea was to let me unroot hers and prep it before any OTA now I'm not sure if she will get 4.4 correctly. She says it still says 4.3
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He's referring to the thread being locked. And the update is still 4.3.
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He's referring to the thread being locked. And the update is still 4.3.
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Thanks for clearing that up. Now I just have to figure out how to get her root back. I left mine alone for now but still get the notice.
kididaho said:
Thanks for clearing that up. Now I just have to figure out how to get her root back. I left mine alone for now but still get the notice.
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Please take the time and read, it's stated all over the note 3 thread that you can root MJE firmware... Not trying to be a jerk and I think you did an excellent job with the OP
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New update being pushed by Verizon.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/12/11...a-update-now-rolling-out-jss15j-n900vvrubmje/
Also FCC and wireless carriers agree to unlock phones
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/12/us-usa-wireless-unlocking-idUSBRE9BB05320131212
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Not much interest here in a carrier unlock. We want our bootloader unlocked. Two completely different things.
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Alright, this thread is being closed...4.3 and unlock discussion has been posted ad nauseum....
So I did a little searching before posting so don't ream me please ??
1) Does the dev edition s4 also have a locked bootloader? That would be f'in whack.. If it us unlocked and my second q doesn't pan I may try and swoop one up. ..
2) I have a friend with a tmobile s4 that he cracked the digitizer and just reported it lost... If I took his board could I unlock it to big red? If so what would be the consequences?
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Zooandbio4me said:
So I did a little searching before posting so don't ream me please ??
1) Does the dev edition s4 also have a locked bootloader? That would be f'in whack.. If it us unlocked and my second q doesn't pan I may try and swoop one up. ..
2) I have a friend with a tmobile s4 that he cracked the digitizer and just reported it lost... If I took his board could I unlock it to big red? If so what would be the consequences?
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The Dev Edition S4 normally does not have a locked bootloader. I say normally because some users took an Over The Air update which did lock the bootloader. So it depends on whether the bootloader is a stock MDK bootloader or if the user took a subsequent OTA update which in turn locked / changed the bootloader. Also, there is no factor image for the Dev Edition, so if it is locked it is going to stay locked for the foreseeable future. As for your second question, I'm not sure that will work. I think the firmware differences between TMO and Verizon plus the difference between GSM and CDMA will not be easy to overcome. But I don't know that for sure.
I'm not trying to be a know it all trust me lol but the dev s4 never got otas I don't believe. The users who locked then up did so by using Odin and retail firmware.
Just throwing that out there.
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I'm not trying to be a know it all trust me lol but the dev s4 never got otas I don't believe. The users who locked then up did so by using Odin and retail firmware.
Just throwing that out there.
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I don't take that as you being a know it all, you're probably right. I just know some Dev owners did something to lock their bootloaders I just assumed (wrongfully) that it was an OTA of some sorts. Sorry for the misinformation.
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I'm not trying to be a know it all trust me lol but the dev s4 never got otas I don't believe.
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I know one user who received his DevEd about the same time as me. He received an OTA that locked his bootloader. I have never received an OTA, and I'm still running stock (more or less) DevEd.
It's funny how I bought the DevEd, because I wanted a guarantee that I could ROM the device. But I fell in love with the stock OS, and don't care if I ever have KitKat.
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I know one user who received his DevEd about the same time as me. He received an OTA that locked his bootloader. I have never received an OTA, and I'm still running stock (more or less) DevEd.
It's funny how I bought the DevEd, because I wanted a guarantee that I could ROM the device. But I fell in love with the stock OS, and don't care if I ever have KitKat.
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No kidding? I didn't know any of them got OTAs. At least you have the option to flash whatever you want if you did get bored with stock.
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I have a T-Mobile s9+ and for the life of me, I cannot get the OEM unlock button to show in Dev options. I've had my phone for over the 7 days, as I saw you need. I've even tried doing the "change the date manually and restart" trick and no luck.
Is there no option for the T-Mobile version of this phone and it's already OEM unlocked? Can I just go ahead and root my phone without issue? Or do I need to get that button before I can go ahead and root/install a new rom?
If you have the G965U, no you will not be able to unlock the boot loader.. My oppinon, is when all manufactures were done stealing ideas from dev's live here on XDA.. They decided they did not need them anymore and locked the phones down.
doubledragon5 said:
If you have the G965U, no you will not be able to unlock the boot loader.. My oppinon, is when all manufactures were done stealing ideas from dev's live here on XDA.. They decided they did not need them anymore and locked the phones down.
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So in short, I'm not going to be able to root my phone now?
Jesus...
pickelledeggs01 said:
So in short, I'm not going to be able to root my phone now?
Jesus...
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I know it socks big time.
pickelledeggs01 said:
So in short, I'm not going to be able to root my phone now?
Jesus...
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You can root, but it comes with big downsides. Search for Extreme Syndicate S9 root here in XDA and you can read all about it.
ShaDisNX255 said:
You can root, but it comes with big downsides. Search for Extreme Syndicate S9 root here in XDA and you can read all about it.
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That did not last long.. Dead after 4 post, and link is 404 dead on arrival.. So nope still can not root S9 S9+.
doubledragon5 said:
That did not last long.. Dead after 4 post, and link is 404 dead on arrival.. So nope still can not root S9 S9+.
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Huh? I just checked and it's still there, could download again with no problems https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s-recoveries--other-development/root-t4043707
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Huh? I just checked and it's still there, could download again with no problems https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s-recoveries--other-development/root-t4043707
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Weird, That time I clicked on the link and it works.. Not really sure If I want to test it... If you can not install customs roms. Then what can you really do that is worth while? Plus im on Android 10 now.
doubledragon5 said:
Weird, That time I clicked on the link and it works.. Not really sure If I want to test it... If you can not install customs roms. Then what can you really do that is worth while? Plus im on Android 10 now.
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You can install GSI, but they have the same downsides that the default oreo root ROM included has, if not more. I'm on 10 too lol. I tested it, played around with it then went back to stock. It was neat.
ShaDisNX255 said:
You can install GSI, but they have the same downsides that the default oreo root ROM included has, if not more. I'm on 10 too lol. I tested it, played around with it then went back to stock. It was neat.
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I might be tempted...LOL
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I might be tempted...LOL
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I mean the good thing about this method is that it doesn't unlock bootloader, so it doesn't trip knox. The bad thing about not unlocking bootloader is that you can't install custom kernels or recoveries.
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I mean the good thing about this method is that it doesn't unlock bootloader, so it doesn't trip knox. The bad thing about not unlocking bootloader is that you can't install custom kernels or recoveries.
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I'm hoping the next phone I get, the BL can be unlocked. But I will have to do good research as to which will work with T Mobile. That is who I have now.
doubledragon5 said:
I'm hoping the next phone I get, the BL can be unlocked. But I will have to do good research as to which will work with T Mobile. That is who I have now.
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I'm using a note 10 f model on att. Pretty much all the international devices will work on us GSM carriers
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I'm using a note 10 f model on att. Pretty much all the international devices will work on us GSM carriers
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Did you buy it directly from Samsung? I will look into buying one of those models next.. Probably not until Spring of next yr..
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Did you buy it directly from Samsung? I will look into buying one of those models next.. Probably not until Spring of next yr..
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No I got mine at a deal at rent a center. Had to disable their mdm app lock stuff but awesome device for me