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Hello guys
I want to use certain custom roms and upgrade from my 2.1 ....
I kept reading 10-15 threads but I'm still a bit confused so just in case, i'll ask just to be sure and avoid bricking it.
So, here's the info of my phone :
1. Xpeia X10 Mini Pro U20i
2. Manufacture Date : 10W35
3. Base Band Version : M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404006
4. Kernel Verion : 2.6.29
5. Firmware Version 2.1
Now, I posted everything ...
Few questions:
1. Is there a chance of briking it ?
2. In order to install custom ROMS, I need to unlock the bootloader first?
Now ....
I do read the threads fully, but being a noob coming to this .. (not stupid thouh ) .. it's a bit confusing but I will manage to do it .. just need some starting points.
So, anything I should do before flashing the ROM , please enumerate here.
Thanks
maxijuni0r said:
Hello guys
I want to use certain custom roms and upgrade from my 2.1 ....
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Thanks
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First of all, you need to update your firmware, the baseband needs to read 4015 on the end before you install any roms.
Second: There are ROMS that will run fine on your current kernel, so if you choose one of those, there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
If you want to run a ROM that states it needs a custom (usually nAa) kernel, then you do need to unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't flash the new kernel.
With the 10w35 datestamp you won't get a hard brick with unlocking, but it may still go wrong, depending on some other factors, namely your simlock-certificate.
I would recommend to start with a rom that runs on stock kernel, to get some experience, and do the other things once you feel more comfortable
SmG67 said:
First of all, you need to update your firmware, the baseband needs to read 4015 on the end before you install any roms.
Second: There are ROMS that will run fine on your current kernel, so if you choose one of those, there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
If you want to run a ROM that states it needs a custom (usually nAa) kernel, then you do need to unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't flash the new kernel.
With the 10w35 datestamp you won't get a hard brick with unlocking, but it may still go wrong, depending on some other factors, namely your simlock-certificate.
I would recommend to start with a rom that runs on stock kernel, to get some experience, and do the other things once you feel more comfortable
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Thanks man ...
This is exactly the info I needed ... I will start with a stock one, need to find now how to update my firmware.
By the way, is there a way of getting adobe flash ...after update ? If so, is there any ROM you suggest in that matter ?
maxijuni0r said:
Thanks man ...
This is exactly the info I needed ... I will start with a stock one, need to find now how to update my firmware.
By the way, is there a way of getting adobe flash ...after update ? If so, is there any ROM you suggest in that matter ?
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If I remember correctly Android supported flash since 2.2 frozen yogurt, so any custom roms could run it, you'll just have to find the flashplayer for armv6, there should be a link somewhere on this forum. Try the Mini Themes and Apps section
Never be afraid of flashing. Because you can always recover it. the only tough thing is unlocking the BL. read carefully and pay attention. Goodluck.
PS if you HARD BRICK your phone because you fail to unlock the BL it can still be repaired via JTAG.
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Never be afraid of flashing. Because you can always recover it. the only tough thing is unlocking the BL. read carefully and pay attention. Goodluck.
PS if you HARD BRICK your phone because you fail to unlock the BL it can still be repaired via JTAG.
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Thanks man for the warnings .
I kept reading for two days now I'm ready to do it ....
Wish me luck.
Hi xda,
I was thinking of picking up a SOL24 for use as a wi-fi tablet, as a friend can get it affordably for me from Japan. I plan to do the following sequentially:
1) Root device
2) Backup TA partition
3) Use Titanium Backup to extract Sony apps (Album, Walkman etc)
3) Unlock bootloader
4) Flash system and bootloader partitions from port of 4.4.4 GPE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800414)
5) Flash "adv-stock-v4.img" to boot partition for custom recovery
6) Re-root device.
7) Restore TA partition.
8) Restore Sony apps.
I am not flashing the user partition to retain the 32gb storage.
Will I be able to get a GPE-coverted wi-fi tablet that is updateable via dirty flashing in this manner, or will I possibly brick it?
Also, does a custom rom mean that the phone will become unlocked? (not that this is vital; where I live in Singapore we don't have any CDMA networks and hence that's why i'm planning on using it as a wi-fi tablet)
Will the Sony apps be usable on GPE?
I submit to the collective wisdom of the Z Ultra jedis at xda. Thanks in advance!
I don't know of anyone that has done this
points 4. I dont think that zip has a boot.img, either use the one at bottom of that post or doonkernel
5. I dont know if a kernel that old will boot 4.4.4
6 why?
7 you wont be able to boot a custom boot image after doing this
8 you will need root to do this, and some of them wont work on the GPe ROM
Other thoughts
I don't know how compatible the kernels will be
Make sure to make a nandroid before flashing /system and /boot - you will need to hotboot a boot.img with fastboot or flashtool
Have a FTF on hand if it goes really bad
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I don't know of anyone that has done this
points 4. I dont think that zip has a boot.img, either use the one at bottom of that post or doonkernel
5. I dont know if a kernel that old will boot 4.4.4
6 why?
7 you wont be able to boot a custom boot image after doing this
8 you will need root to do this, and some of them wont work on the GPe ROM
Other thoughts
I don't know how compatible the kernels will be
Make sure to make a nandroid before flashing /system and /boot - you will need to hotboot a boot.img with fastboot or flashtool
Have a FTF on hand if it goes really bad
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Thanks for chiming in! Wow this is really uncharted territory huh
So I can't keep my TA partition and run GPE rom, yes? That's a bit of a game changer ...
Sorry for butting in - but I'd be very interested in this as well.
Could there be a way to unlock SOL24 for use on other networks?
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Sorry for butting in - but I'd be very interested in this as well.
Could there be a way to unlock SOL24 for use on other networks?
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There is, but it's costly. Sim-unlock.net provides a solution for 30euros.
Are you using the SOL24 as well?
if the sol24's are simlocked can they be BL unlocked?
No, sold my c6833 but am looking to get one back to play with. Theres a sol24 available for cheaper is why i ask.
christcentric said:
There is, but it's costly. Sim-unlock.net provides a solution for 30euros.
Are you using the SOL24 as well?
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neverborn said:
No, sold my c6833 but am looking to get one back to play with. Theres a sol24 available for cheaper is why i ask.
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To summarize, the main issues with SOL24 are:
1) No cost-effective SIM unlock option
2) Other ROMs can be flashed (htcsoku's ROM, among others), but not GPE (or not easily, rather) ... this is potentially a deal-breaker for me, might not be for others.
Hence, if I do get a SOL24, it will probably be as a wifi-tablet running the Sony stock ROM ...
christcentric said:
To summarize, the main issues with SOL24 are:
1) No cost-effective SIM unlock option
2) Other ROMs can be flashed (htcsoku's ROM, among others), but not GPE (or not easily, rather) ... this is potentially a deal-breaker for me, might not be for others.
Hence, if I do get a SOL24, it will probably be as a wifi-tablet running the Sony stock ROM ...
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The problem is I have no idea what they can and can't be made to do as they are a Japan only model so no dev work on here and I think this is only the second or third thread on them on XDA
blueether said:
The problem is I have no idea what they can and can't be made to do as they are a Japan only model so no dev work on here and I think this is only the second or third thread on them on XDA
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Well, if I do pick one up I will let you know. You can vicariously do dev work on it through me.
If you just want to use sol24 as a wifi tab you can just flash the GPE ver. .It's not so difficult and I flashed twice.
HTCsoku and another custom rom rewrited the band,if you flash it you cant use CDMA network,its not a problem in Singapore.
But GSM/WCDMA/FDDLTE network is OK,so (may be ) you can use sol24 as a phone by flashing a custom rom but it's not GPE.
http://blog.100223.org/au-sol24-kitkat-simunlock-docomo.html
http://blog.100223.org/au-sol24-sim-unlock-docomo.html
I'm a new sol24 user, maybe I should start a new thread?? (I've posted before when I used Motorola Cliq to get cyanogenmod 7 but those posts aren't in my profile now.) ebay sent me a Kitkat4.4.2 when it was supposed to be Jellybean, after first sending me a Z Ultra C6802, so I'm trying to find downgrading or upgrading options, Lollipop is real nice but I like the older builds, to deal with apps-to-sd issues, it topped out on market installs around 4gig. After rooting with towelroot, and using SD Fix. It still won't apps2sd but can use 64gb sd. I read about the 32gig memory loss issues in some of the threads from flashing.
Bootloader and network are still locked. I wish to stay with stock or sony release for the bravia engine and other probable support. Supposedly it has IR Blaster? Called Felicia and NFC seems to work, but it didn't with the first Lollipop C6802 that ebay first mistakenly sent me. I doubt any tweeking of the TV would get it working here in the states even with a SDR antenna. So Sony has said something about supporting Xperia bootloader unlocking and recovery? Hopefully for the sol24 variant. But mainly I'm just trying to fix apps2sd - does 4.4.4 fare any better in this regard? I'm looking into Xposed to try to fix this too - but don't want to bootloop or brick.
Hey guys,
First of i'm not sure if this is a appropriate thread to ask this, if not i'm sorry and will move/remove it.
Anyways it's been awhile since i've been in the android scene and xda in general, had an iphone for about a year or two and just recently got my Z2:victory: so i'm back but things changed a little and i need a little info if anyone can help,
Basically i'm looking to flash [Xperia Z2] DooMKernel v09 kernel but i read it requires an unlocked bootloader... so basically i need to know if my bootloaders unlocked now that i flashed recovery (check signature) (Does flashing recovery unlock a bootloader?) and can i just flash the zip?
or do i need to still unlock my bootloader even though i have dual recovery and then flash the kernel?
Your bootloader is still locked, what you did is you installed recovery for locked bootloader.
Do not try to flash custom kernel on locked bootloader, you'll soft brick your phone.
What you need in order to flash custom kernel is to unlock bootloader, but firstly you need to back up your TA keys ( click here )
For more info click HERE (about unlocking)
Proceed carefully!
Regards!
hey thanks for the info, that' clears up everything, I did already backup my TA partition so I guess all I need to do is unlock bootloader then flash the kernel! quick question have you flashed your kernel? I know I read the info an features of it but is there any upside to it on a z2? my device is pretty fast an stable as is, just looking for a reason to flash mine, any further advice you can give me? is it worth it?
Zeyn Karim said:
hey thanks for the info, that' clears up everything, I did already backup my TA partition so I guess all I need to do is unlock bootloader then flash the kernel! quick question have you flashed your kernel? I know I read the info an features of it but is there any upside to it on a z2? my device is pretty fast an stable as is, just looking for a reason to flash mine, any further advice you can give me? is it worth it?
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Well to be honest, I haven't, I didn't find any reason to do so, the stock is doing good for me at the moment.
As for the side affects, or as you say upside downs, there is no any, not at least that I'm aware of, but as far as I saw it's not compatible with every rom, only with stock as with stock based ones, I mean developer does not guarantee for it's stability if it's being used along with any other rom. I have rooted and flashed recoveries only to use existenz rom. I heard for Doomlord's kernel, that it has "fix" for a video recorder mic, you can control it's sensitivity and it's far more battery friendly.
Ah I see! thanks, think I'll stick with the stock kernel for the time being, I don't have any complaints at the moment with it but if I ever do decide to switch to the doom kernel atleast I know what to do first, I've got one last question though sorry, do I need to unlock my bootloader to flash a custom rom? I don't think I do, I'm pretty sure I don't, but just want to make sure, used to have only low end droid devices back in the day when I used to be here, didn't have things like dual recoveries etc so yeah I'm kind of reading an learning as I'm going along, pretty awesome device though sleek and powerful I've only been doing minor adjustments to the stock rom using xposed modules, haven't used a custom rom as yet but I will soon...
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Ah I see! thanks, think I'll stick with the stock kernel for the time being, I don't have any complaints at the moment with it but if I ever do decide to switch to the doom kernel atleast I know what to do first, I've got one last question though sorry, do I need to unlock my bootloader to flash a custom rom? I don't think I do, I'm pretty sure I don't, but just want to make sure, used to have only low end droid devices back in the day when I used to be here, didn't have things like dual recoveries etc so yeah I'm kind of reading an learning as I'm going along, pretty awesome device though sleek and powerful I've only been doing minor adjustments to the stock rom using xposed modules, haven't used a custom rom as yet but I will soon...
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Well, yes and no, LB means its for locked bootloaders and UB means for unlocked bootloaders, search for those to two words when you find the rom which you can flash.
Some roms require unlocking, some do not. All stock based roms usually dont require, but as I told you, it will be stated in Rom's thread name or in OP.
Regards!
Ah! I'll be sure to look out for those, thanks for the valuable info, think that's all I needed to find out. I should be ok from here on out
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting a Z2 because they are pretty cheap now and I don't really see such a big benefit when looking at the Z3 or Z5.
I'm coming from a Nexus5 on which I stupidly broke the screen so I'm in need of something new.
I do however have a few worries about getting the Z2 maybe you can help me out.
1. Does unlocking and flashing custom roms break anything? I love custom roms or pure android so I really want to use it however I read somewhere that flashing custom roms loses some features on the z2. Does it worsen the camera due to drm not working?
2. Android M support was announced by sony however how long does it usually take them to roll out updates?
3. Does the Z2 have the same "screen cracking without force" issue as the Z3 seems to be plagued by?
4. Are there any really compelling reasons to get a Z3 instead of Z2? I read some reviews saying the screen is better but thats about it...
5. Does the Z2 support camera2.api?
Thanks a lot.
pseudoheld said:
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting a Z2 because they are pretty cheap now and I don't really see such a big benefit when looking at the Z3 or Z5.
I'm coming from a Nexus5 on which I stupidly broke the screen so I'm in need of something new.
I do however have a few worries about getting the Z2 maybe you can help me out.
1. Does unlocking and flashing custom roms break anything? I love custom roms or pure android so I really want to use it however I read somewhere that flashing custom roms loses some features on the z2. Does it worsen the camera due to drm not working?
2. Android M support was announced by sony however how long does it usually take them to roll out updates?
3. Does the Z2 have the same "screen cracking without force" issue as the Z3 seems to be plagued by?
4. Are there any really compelling reasons to get a Z3 instead of Z2? I read some reviews saying the screen is better but thats about it...
5. Does the Z2 support camera2.api?
Thanks a lot.
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1. Yes, you'll lose Xreality, some camera processing, Screen Mirroring and OTA. However there are 2 solutions to that: You could root the device without unlocking your device or unlock your device (remember to backup DRM first) and flash drm fix. Both methods retain full functionality (without OTA of course in case you unlock).
2. No idea. It varies.
3. There was a really small batch of defective units (probably ones that came out first anyway), nothing to worry about. Nowadays I don't see any complains about screen cracking anymore.
4. If you use ported Qualcomm Assertive Display screens will be identical as far as I know. The Z3 used to have better battery life, but I'm quite sure that's no more valid as the .232 LP update improved battery life significantly.
5. No, actually none of Sony devices support that. Unfortunately. Heh.
EDIT: I use the Z2 for 2 years now and I cannot see any reason to switch to Z3 or Z5. Overall this is a very solid buy, if you ask me. Especially for the price.
Jackos said:
1. Yes, you'll lose Xreality, some camera processing, Screen Mirroring and OTA. However there are 2 solutions to that: You could root the device without unlocking your device or unlock your device (remember to backup DRM first) and flash drm fix. Both methods retain full functionality (without OTA of course in case you unlock).
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First of all a big thanks for taking the time to help me out!
1. If I root my device without unlocking the bootloader will I be able to flash a custom recovery and custom roms? Or am I then restricted to the Stock rom (with root of course)
2. Can custom roms make use of xreality and the camera processing if I flash the DRM fix? Or is it just for people who erased their DRM and are now back on stock and want the features back?
3. Can I root all Firmware versions or is a downgrade sometimes still necessary to root?
4. Is this the right tool for rooting without unlocking? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
EDIT: after reading a little i guess its this one right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
pseudoheld said:
First of all a big thanks for taking the time to help me out!
1. If I root my device without unlocking the bootloader will I be able to flash a custom recovery and custom roms? Or am I then restricted to the Stock rom (with root of course)
2. Can custom roms make use of xreality and the camera processing if I flash the DRM fix? Or is it just for people who erased their DRM and are now back on stock and want the features back?
3. Can I root all Firmware versions or is a downgrade sometimes still necessary to root?
4. Is this the right tool for rooting without unlocking? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
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No worries, had similar questions 2 years ago when I was switching from S3 to Z2
1. No, unfortunately with locked bootloader you have to use stock kernel - and it's not compatible with custom roms. The good aspect here is that if you want to switch to a custom ROM you won't need any of the DRM keys, because custom roms don't use them at all. You only need DRM keys on stock (or stock based) roms. Yes, you will be able to use Recovery with locked bootloader (however that's a bit different from Nexus devices since the Z2 doesn't have a recovery partition by default).
2. No, the DRM fix is only for stock (or stock based roms). Unfortunately, if you use custom ROM camera quality will be worse and you won't have Xreality, because that's closed source Sony software. But if you find a camera app that does image processing, who knows what effects you'll get
3. You need to downgrade to at least LP5.0.2 to root. But that's easy enough. Later you just install a custom recovery and install a prerooted rom package to be on the latest version.
4. Yes, everything AndroPlus releases is top notch
Jackos said:
1. No, unfortunately with locked bootloader you have to use stock kernel - and it's not compatible with custom roms. The good aspect here is that if you want to switch to a custom ROM you won't need any of the DRM keys, because custom roms don't use them at all. You only need DRM keys on stock (or stock based) roms. Yes, you will be able to use Recovery with locked bootloader (however that's a bit different from Nexus devices since the Z2 doesn't have a recovery partition by default).
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1. If I want custom roms I need to unlock my BL. Can I unlock and relock my BL?
2. What is different about Recovery on this device?
3. Does Xposed work well? (Incase I stay on stock and still want some extras?)
pseudoheld said:
1. If I want custom roms I need to unlock my BL. Can I unlock and relock my BL?
2. What is different about Recovery on this device?
3. Does Xposed work well? (Incase I stay on stock and still want some extras?)
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1. Yes, without an issue. Also, restoring DRM keys also relocks the BL.
2. There is no recovery partition. Start off by reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/noob-guide-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-t3209012
3. Yes.
Jackos said:
2. There is no recovery partition. Start off by reading this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/noob-guide-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-t3209012
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Thanks thats a great thread!
So the steps should be as follows:
1. get phone
2. root without unlocking
3. back up TA
4. unlock bootload
5. flash a custom kernel containing a recovery
6. flash custom rom (or dont)
Going back to the kernels. SO every custom kernel contains a recovery? Did I understand that correctly?
why can't sony just make the next nexus device...i would be all over that!
pseudoheld said:
Thanks thats a great thread!
So the steps should be as follows:
1. get phone
2. root without unlocking
3. back up TA
4. unlock bootload
5. flash a custom kernel containing a recovery
6. flash custom rom (or dont)
Going back to the kernels. SO every custom kernel contains a recovery? Did I understand that correctly?
why can't sony just make the next nexus device...i would be all over that!
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Yes, the steps seem correct. Although you mighty want to install a recovery without using a custom kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 That's also possible for LB.
Yes, most kernels contain already a recovery. But you can also use a stock kernel and install a custom recovery by yourself. Or use kernel builder to make you a stock kernel with recovery build-in by default (but you need to unlock your BL anyway).
Jackos said:
Yes, the steps seem correct. Although you mighty want to install a recovery without using a custom kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 That's also possible for LB.
Yes, most kernels contain already a recovery. But you can also use a stock kernel and install a custom recovery by yourself. Or use kernel builder to make you a stock kernel with recovery build-in by default (but you need to unlock your BL anyway).
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I just bought a Z2
Should arrive in a few days. Looking forward to tinkering with it.
Thanks for the help so far!
I have used Nexus 5 but it had terrible battery life/ screen on time and Z2 is great in battery life department and i think Z2 is much better phone which people can buy right now compare to M8/S5. It offer good design/ Excellent battery life/decent camera/ latest software/ affordable price/IP rating and more RAM so its quiet well all rounder in reasonable price and Sony is quick in giving updates and sony phones are the only phones where i never felt the need to unlock bootloader to try CM based ROM because these Xperia have less bloat ware and software is light and speedy so Enjoy your company with Z2
New Root Method For Note 8 SM-N950U/U1 V7 Bootloaders
Rooted Nougat RomThis is last nougat rom made for note 8 it is prerooted with flashfire and safestrap preinstalled. It has CSC stuff for all carriers added. Its debloated slightly with knox removed. Some stuff may not work but im not sure as I cannot test but this stuff may include fingerprint and or face recognition. If stuff doesnt work it probably related to using pie modems and non-hlos on a nougat rom which you have no choice.
Downloads
Rooted_N950USQS3BRB4.rar
BL_N950_NOUGAT_V7.tar.7z
Includes Fingerprint and Face Unlock fix for above nougat rom. Just flash in BL slot in odin after everything else
Safestrap-4.10-B03-GREATQLTE-PIE.zip Will boot straight to safestrap only for pie roms
Safestrap-4.10-B03-GREATQLTE-NOUGAT.zip Will Give you the safestrap splash screen on boot
Directions
Safestrap Method
1. Extract system.img from the Rooted_N950USQS3BRB4.rar and copy to phone reboot to safestarp and flash system image reboot to download and flash BL_N950_NOUGAT_V7.tar.md5 in odin
Good luck testers.
tested and confirmed working!
Now bring to n960u :cyclops:
jrkruse said:
tested and confirmed working!
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Wow that is amazing. Good work on getting this going!!!
pbedard said:
Now bring to n960u :cyclops:
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Already did one test with an unmodified system in edl and it failed like all the other times i tried it lol
@jrkruse Was there a particular reason RJ1 was chosen as the base combo instead of RG2?
The only difference I heard of was that RG2 actually was the DRK repair, where RJ1 did most of the other stuff.
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@jrkruse Was there a particular reason RJ1 was chosen as the base combo instead of RG2?
The only difference I heard of was that RG2 actually was the DRK repair, where RJ1 did most of the other stuff.
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it doesnt matter what v5 combo I am only using bootloaders on rooted rom and you just flash full combo system to be able to reboot to edl mode. The goal was to get root so safestrap can be used on Pie and thats been achieved.
This is excellent! Thanks guys!
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I have been waiting for this for quite some time. Thank you!
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can we add note 8 to description in batch file?
When flashing "COMBINATION_FA71_N950USQU5ARJ1_CL13942288_QB203914 89_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 "
should I press BL+AP+others or just BL?
similar question, when flashing COMBINATION_FA71_N950USQU5ARJ1_BOOTLOADERS.tar should i select BL only or AP?
My baseband version is N950U1UEU1AQ15 build number NMF26X.N950USQU1AQ15 but I see different versions from romreactor below, am I still ok to flash?
One main question, which V5 firmware version is best for this root method, as I am still on firmware N950USQU2BQLA.
The V5 firmwares range from android 8.0 Oreo to 9.0 Pie and thus my question is out of all the V5 bootloader versions below which one is best for this root method for me to update to from my current version.
N950USQU5CRG7,
N950USQU5CRIA,
N950USQU5DSC1,
N950USQU5DSD3,
Also, couple newbie questions, 1. pre rooted firmware means Android Pie or Oreo with root access enabled right?
2. Does this root method allow you to flash custom roms of pie?
Ok, so I have been out of the rooting game for a couple of years now due to needing an engineering kernel and then losing 20% battery capacity. With this I am interested as I am running 5DSF6 currently. With this, are we only able to do the initial rooted ROM and have root access and customize from there or can we load different ROMS? Also, are kernels still out of the question with this method as well?
Also, congrats on getting this to work.
Romreactor said:
One main question, which V5 firmware version is best for this root method, as I am still on firmware N950USQU2BQLA.
The V5 firmwares range from android 8.0 Oreo to 9.0 Pie and thus my question is out of all the V5 bootloader versions below which one is best for this root method for me to update to from my current version.
N950USQU5CRG7,
N950USQU5CRIA,
N950USQU5DSC1,
N950USQU5DSD3,
Also, couple newbie questions, 1. pre rooted firmware means Android Pie or Oreo with root access enabled right?
2. Does this root method allow you to flash custom roms of pie?
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There is only root available for nougat. The whole reason for all of this was to get people a pie rom that has the ability to boot to safestrap. Now this isn’t root but in safestrap you can flash zips just like you can with twrp or flashfire you can backup data or delete apps or modify system files and most everything you do you will still pass safetynet . Of course you can run a prerooted nougat rom or make your own but you would have to run the combo bootloader and boot img so your stuck with those limitations. Nothing has changed since this phone was first rooted with samfail method.
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People on v3 v2.5 or v2 or v1 bootloaders there is really no reason to stay on those older bootloaders since this method works for v5 if you choose to use this method you will be updated to v5 bootloaders
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There is only root available for nougat. The whole reason for all of this was to get people a pie rom that has the ability to boot to safestrap. Now this isn’t root but in safestrap you can flash zips just like you can with twrp or flashfire you can backup data or delete apps or modify system files and most everything you do you will still pass safetynet . Of course you can run a prerooted nougat rom or make your own but you would have to run the combo bootloader and boot img so your stuck with those limitations. Nothing has changed since this phone was first rooted with samfail method.
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Ah ok... so to be clear and for those who may be seeking the same question:
Is the battery still stuck at 80%? (Unless one charges to 100% in DL mode.)
jrkruse said:
People on v3 v2.5 or v2 or v1 bootloaders there is really no reason to stay on those older bootloaders since this method works for v5 if you choose to use this method you will be updated to v5 bootloaders
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Also to add, for those who are on 7.1.1 Nougat like me and several others who want to preserve the BL, just know that once you roll up you can not roll back. I think it's important to emphasize this..
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Ah ok... so to be clear and for those who may be seeking the same question:
Is the battery still stuck at 80%? (Unless one charges to 100% in DL mode.)
Also to add, for those who are on 7.1.1 Nougat like me and several others who want to preserve the BL, just know that once you roll up you can not roll back. I think it's important to emphasize this..
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Just curious whats your reason for not updating bootloader to v5 now that you can root it as well
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Just curious whats your reason for not updating bootloader to v5 now that you can root it as well
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Because newer isn't always necessarily better. I'm of the minority and there are others like me who prefer to stay on the earlier firmwares.
The hopes of getting a full root early on was another reason, where had we blindly rolled up to the latest, it could have locked us out from taking advantage of a possible working root on an earlier BL. One rule of thumb is to never just jump on updates. We call them lock outs...and we kind of saw this with the original samfail root where those who updated could not roll back; but of course now it's possible which is great. Thanks again for making this happen and saving those who jumped early that never thought they would see a form of root.
There of course other reasons I like to stay put on earlier firmware versions, but that's for another conversation. @butchieboy, @KennyG123 and I go way back and they know.... We enjoy our Note 3's on 4.3, Note 4's on KK 4.4, Note 5 on MM etc...
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Because newer isn't always necessarily better. I'm of the minority and there are others like me who prefer to stay on the earlier firmwares.
The hopes of getting a full root early on was another reason, where had we blindly rolled up to the latest, it could have locked us out from taking advantage of a possible working root on an earlier BL. We kind of saw this with the original samfail root where those who updated could not roll back; but of course now it's possible which is great. Thanks again for making this happen and saving those who jumped early that never thought they would see a form of root.
There of course other reasons I like to stay put on earlier firmware versions, but that's for another conversation. @butchieboy, @KennyG123 and I go way back and they know.... We enjoy our Note 3's on 4.3, Note 4's on KK 4.4, Note 5 on MM etc...
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Each too their own im always just curious why people refuse to update and not fully utilize the potential of their phone but like you said newer isn’t always better
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