[Q&A] [ROOT/KERNEL] Root Method for FOG6 / 5.1.1 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5

Q&A for [ROOT/KERNEL] Root Method for FOG6 / 5.1.1
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FOG6 Root
Thanks to all.
Everything seems to work including Camera and MHL.
WiFi password needed to be re entered but its now remembered.
One question:
At top of Startup screen the following message appears that is not understood nor do I know how to address:
"KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : kernel"
Whats it mean and what do I do?

Robbbbert said:
Thanks to all.
Everything seems to work including Camera and MHL.
WiFi password needed to be re entered but its now remembered.
One question:
At top of Startup screen the following message appears that is not understood nor do I know how to address:
"KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : kernel"
Whats it mean and what do I do?
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In a nutshell, not the stock kernel/boot.img. causes any harm? No Any way you can remove it? No

A couple of harmless lines at boot, can live with that.
Thanks to your efforts, phone works fast and flawlessly.
Take care.

Update to FOG6
Updated from OB1 to FOG6 and used Trapkernel. Everything works except wi-fi calling. Can anyone verify and eventually provide a fix? Wi-fi calling shows disabled even when you turn it on.
Steps are:
1. Defrost any bloatware (especially Knox)
2. Reboot to download.
3. Flash G900TUVU1FOG6_G900TTMB1FOG6_G900TUVU1FOG6_HOME.tar .md5 in Odin and let phone restart normally.
4. Do all your settings (if you need) or at least verify the most important for you.
5. Copy G900T_FOG6_TrapKernel.zip to sd card.
6. Reboot to download and flash twrp-2.8.7.0-klte.img.tar in Odin, but uncheck Auto Restart
7. When done, pull battery then start in recovery mode
8. Do not allow twrp to install supersu. From twrp flash G900T_FOG6_TrapKernel.zip from sd card.
9. Restart phone and enjoy
If baseband does not update, in odin flash modem from http://d-h.st/gHL

No Luck - Getting E footer is wrong; E signature verification failed
Thus far, I've been unable to get this to work. I've downloaded the file several times, checked its MD5, placed it on the root of my SD card, and keep getting the following errors:
E footer is wrong
E signature verification failed
I've tried wiping the cache and renaming the .zip file as well - nothing has worked. Do I need to do a full reset along with wiping the cache?
Thanks.

j3n3alon said:
Thus far, I've been unable to get this to work. I've downloaded the file several times, checked its MD5, placed it on the root of my SD card, and keep getting the following errors:
E footer is wrong
E signature verification failed
I've tried wiping the cache and renaming the .zip file as well - nothing has worked. Do I need to do a full reset along with wiping the cache?
Thanks.
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Toggle signature check in twrp

ShinySide said:
Toggle signature check in twrp
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That did it - thanks tons!

Camera does not work after flashing TrapKernel G6
Hi, I flashed TrapKernel G6 with the latest version of TWPR on my stock 5.1.1 Galaxy S5 (tmobile) and now the camera does not work. Does anyone have a solution for this?

Unblessed Be said:
Hi, I flashed TrapKernel G6 with the latest version of TWPR on my stock 5.1.1 Galaxy S5 (tmobile) and now the camera does not work. Does anyone have a solution for this?
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Yeah use the correct version for your firmware. That's why there's 2 threads each with firmware version in the title

So I accidentally installed SU from TWRP, what should I do?, or am I ok and just continue installing it from the play store or TWRP? And also the private mode doesn't work anymore :/ should I restore from the backup I made in TWRP? and restart.

Hi, I recently flashed my phone and rooted it under the FOF6 kernel but now I'm getting a message to update to FOG6 and was wondering what are the steps do I need to take to do this? Would I just install the FOG6 update normally and then re-root my phone or is there a way to keep my phone rooted with the new update?

cyclotripz said:
Hi, I recently flashed my phone and rooted it under the FOF6 kernel but now I'm getting a message to update to FOG6 and was wondering what are the steps do I need to take to do this? Would I just install the FOG6 update normally and then re-root my phone or is there a way to keep my phone rooted with the new update?
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Flash the firmware tar, re root with the G6 version

I followed the instructions on adroid.gs and got it working my question now is what is the difference between this FOG6 Root kernel and the HispAsian kernel?

Is there a root method for Fol1?
Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk

Yes jaydonstewartjts, worked for me and others on G900T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/firmware-g900tuvs1fol1-t3290950

jaydonstewartjts said:
Is there a root method for Fol1?
Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk
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Yes: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...l/root-how-to-root-sm-g900t-firmware-t3358190

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[Q&A] [ROM] cm-11-20141216-UNOFFICIAL-thor

Q&A for [ROM] cm-11-20141216-UNOFFICIAL-thor
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This is great news!! Hope somebody will release the 4.5.2 bootloader unlock or the right rooting method so that we can test this rom!.. I'ts nice to see people working on this kindle fire! Keep up the good work!:good:
xiloraptor said:
This is great news!! Hope somebody will release the 4.5.2 bootloader unlock or the right rooting method so that we can test this rom!.. I'ts nice to see people working on this kindle fire! Keep up the good work!:good:
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Thanks ! The sooner should be a root method, crossing fingers
Is it possible to flash this from fully a rooted & safestrapped HDX Nexus 2.0.2. firmware?
Going Postal said:
Is it possible to flash this from fully a rooted & safestrapped HDX Nexus 2.0.2. firmware?
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No.
i ve read this rom: cm-11-20141217-UNOFFICIAL-thor.zip on this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/cm-11-20141216-unofficial-thor-t2974818
Cause my HDX have update automatically to FireOs 4.5.2 via wifi, then i have to wait for so long time, for any root version can apply for Fire OS 4.5.2, then use that rom, hopefully you guys can release that soon, thanks Cpasjuste, many thanks for your hardwork :good::good::good:
Dont try this ROM
Hi, I tried this ROM.
I am not on a late version of fire OS so I thought it would work - in actual fact I was on 13.3.2.4 with root access.
I now have a semi bricked kindle which just shows Amazon Kindle in white. As I have only owned the thing for a day this is somewhat gutting.
Any help anyone could offer would be appreciated.
I am getting a factory cable so will try to fix with that - if not a return is in order...
Avoid this mod like the plague...
Rob
buyaodanxin said:
Hi, I tried this ROM.
I am not on a late version of fire OS so I thought it would work - in actual fact I was on 13.3.2.4 with root access.
I now have a semi bricked kindle which just shows Amazon Kindle in white. As I have only owned the thing for a day this is somewhat gutting.
Any help anyone could offer would be appreciated.
I am getting a factory cable so will try to fix with that - if not a return is in order...
Avoid this mod like the plague...
Rob
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Well the thread made it pretty clear...
Cpasjuste said:
There is currently a very few user which will be able to use it as you either need an unlocked bootloader or a root exploit for amazon firmware 4.5.2 (which will come someday...).
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I am new to this - so didnt appreciate that I didnt have what the image said do you think a factory cable allow me to repair this or is it toast ?
EncryptedCurse said:
Well the thread made it pretty clear...
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buyaodanxin said:
I am new to this - so didnt appreciate that I didnt have what the image said do you think a factory cable allow me to repair this or is it toast ?
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How did you flash it?
D0ubl3_X said:
How did you flash it?
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With Safestrap from Zip.
What I am guessing happened is safestrap was launched from initial bootloader - overflashed bits it shouldnt have now initial bootloader doesnt like what it sees so no booting...
Any suggestions appreciated.
That's strange. I didn't used safestrap since a while so I'm not 100% sure what happened but you probably flashed the ROM on your STOCK slot which probably erased safestrap... (Like said before you shouldn't have used this ROM in first place and you shouldn't flash to stock ROM).
The problem now is to get adb working so you can restore something but I guess it won't be enabled for you since your device do not boot the flashed kernel. I'm not sure if it will be possible to use fastboot for flashing a signed kernel made by @vortox , this is maybe your only solution.
Cpasjuste said:
That's strange. I didn't used safestrap since a while so I'm not 100% sure what happened but you probably flashed the ROM on your STOCK slot which probably erased safestrap... (Like said before you shouldn't have used this ROM in first place and you shouldn't flash to stock ROM).
The problem now is to get adb working so you can restore something but I guess it won't be enabled for you since your device do not boot the flashed kernel. I'm not sure if it will be possible to use fastboot for flashing a signed kernel made by @vortox , this is maybe your only solution.
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I'm fairly certain that the boot image didn't flash, it's just the system that's not booting. I was reading through the bootloader source today and it *seems* that if the signature is invalid on a flashed partition, then the device will boot into fastboot mode. Had the boot image actually flashed, he would get a picture for about 2 seconds then a reboot. It wouldn't just hang if this was a sfv (signature verification failure, I decided to abbreviate because it's hell to type out).
r3pwn said:
I'm fairly certain that the boot image didn't flash, it's just the system that's not booting. I was reading through the bootloader source today and it *seems* that if the signature is invalid on a flashed partition, then the device will boot into fastboot mode. Had the boot image actually flashed, he would get a picture for about 2 seconds then a reboot. It wouldn't just hang if this was a sfv (signature verification failure, I decided to abbreviate because it's hell to type out).
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Your right, the problem is now his system partition. With a few luck he still have adb enabled, I think its his last chance isn't it.
Can someone tell me what I need to do to move from the HDX ROM (Kernel .3.2.4) to this one?
Apollo Hartigan said:
Can someone tell me what I need to do to move from the HDX ROM (Kernel .3.2.4) to this one?
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If I am not wrong:
Download the upload 13.3.1.0 update file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159
Make a back-up of your data using Safestrap and copy it to your pc.
Flash one of the two backups files provided by ggow in http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/13-3-2-4-rollback-images-t2991015 depending on device. That would install a stock version with root enabled (if not u would need to do the whole root process)
Do a factory reset of your system
Copy the 13.3.1.0 downloaded before into the root and reboot to get the update installed.
Once the system is in 13.3.1.0 u would be able to install the TRWP and later the cm.
Maybe i am missing something, can anybody confirm?
qkp said:
If I am not wrong:
Download the upload 13.3.1.0 update file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159
Make a back-up of your data using Safestrap and copy it to your pc.
Flash one of the two backups files provided by ggow in http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/13-3-2-4-rollback-images-t2991015 depending on device. That would install a stock version with root enabled (if not u would need to do the whole root process)
Do a factory reset of your system
Copy the 13.3.1.0 downloaded before into the root and reboot to get the update installed.
Once the system is in 13.3.1.0 u would be able to install the TRWP and later the cm.
Maybe i am missing something, can anybody confirm?
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I can reply to myself. cm-11-20150101-UNOFFICIAL-thor.zip installed and running
I was in 13.3.2.4 with Safestrap, OTA updates disabled, root....
My steps:
1-Back up your data using Safestrap and copy it to your personal computer.
2-Select Stock rom.
3-Flash one of the two backups files provided by ggow in http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/development/13-3-2-4-rollback-images-t2991015 depending on device (Thor in my case). That would install a stock version pointing to 13.3.0.9. In my case root was not found so I needed to use again [TOOL:FROZEN] Faznx's HDX ToolKit v0.95 to disable OTA and put root.
3-Put the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782159 at root level. Reboot the device, that would help the system to recognize the update, sometimes it takes a while. Put also TRWP and the cyanogenmod, I put them into download folder, but it doesn't matter.
4-Update the system, it would require a reboot.
5-Once in 13.3.1.0, check OTA updates are disabled and root is enabled, using Faznx again.
6-With OTA updates disabled, switch on wifi and install a file manager.
7-Install Rashr, download it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334554
8-Install TRWP image using Rashr.
9-Reboot on TRWP. Swip to factory reset and install the CM build.
10-Install CM Gapps for CM11.
I have found an issue with wifi, it required a reboot to get it working. Testing the other features right now.
I would like to use the google now launcher but CM doesn't detect the launcher as launcher. Maybe it is an issue of my device. Can someone try to set the google now launcher as default launcher?
At first, thanks a lot to all involved people to making a great device gets its full potential. Great work.
As it works fine for me so far, I was wondering if it is necessary to keep all the partitions, I got an emulateed ( legacy and 0) as well as two others. I suppose, these are two from the other rom slots I created. Im not sure if they take space at all?
Again, thanks for your effort and cheers.
disTractoR said:
At first, thanks a lot to all involved people to making a great device gets its full potential. Great work.
As it works fine for me so far, I was wondering if it is necessary to keep all the partitions, I got an emulateed ( legacy and 0) as well as two others. I suppose, these are two from the other rom slots I created. Im not sure if they take space at all?
Again, thanks for your effort and cheers.
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No you don't need to delete them they are symlink used by the system and do not use space.

[Q&A] [RECOVERY][ROOT] Ulefone Be Touch Lollipop

Q&A for [RECOVERY][ROOT] Ulefone Be Touch Lollipop
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Ulefone Be Touch OTA
Hi,
I have rooted my Be Touch and installed custom recovery as well using this guide
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-ulefone-touch-lollipop-t3132204
Now, there is an available OTA from the local reseller and I can't install it due to custom recovery. How do I update my phone now? The error I am getting is System is Damaged which I have attributed to CUstom Recovery upon searching google
I have the same problem to update phone. The downloaded update.zip file over OTA could be found in my SD-card, just 18.89Mb. I've tried to install it using recovery by choosing "install zip -> choose zip from sdcard". But finally I got following error:
...
Verifying current system...
"EMMC:boot:7262208:..." has unexpected contents.
E:Error in update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Hofefully someone could help?
yes same with me, I am trying sideloading with ADB but I do not know about that, unable to make a connection between PC and phone. Maybe someone has stock recovery image so we can perform the OTA update? Anyone can upload their stock recovery?
Reverting back to kitkat.
I tried flashing using spflash on my Ulefone Be touch, it was on lollipop and it did not transition to kitkat. it in fact got semi bricked but i got through that and fixed it. the phone was originally rebranded so it had another skin on top of it (not ulefone). how can i get it back to kitkat? do i have to root it and manually flash it on my phone? or is flashing a downgrade not possible by just regular means?
blank_blank said:
yes same with me, I am trying sideloading with ADB but I do not know about that, unable to make a connection between PC and phone. Maybe someone has stock recovery image so we can perform the OTA update? Anyone can upload their stock recovery?
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Here is the latest stock rom: http://ulefone.com/download/betouch.html. You will find the boot.img and recovery.img in the zip file. But I'm afraid to brick my phone to have a try. Moreover I don't know whether this root method could still work if I get phone flashed successfully...
are you using a rebrand? I already flashed the recovery of Be Touch, unrooted my phone as well but OTA is still failing, even manual zip install and sideload fails. I guess it is because my phone is a rebrand and thus, uses another recovery as stock. I have used this ROM as my base now and I can confirm that root is still working
blank_blank said:
are you using a rebrand? I already flashed the recovery of Be Touch, unrooted my phone as well but OTA is still failing, even manual zip install and sideload fails. I guess it is because my phone is a rebrand and thus, uses another recovery as stock. I have used this ROM as my base now and I can confirm that root is still working
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I think my phone is not rebrand, because there is ulefone logo on rear cover. I got it rooted with Build 20150513 ROM.
With the rooted Build 20150513 ROM, I get phone flashed with official Build 20150529 ROM successfully. Afterwards, the root method still works!
yup and i hope we get new build soon with bug fixes! Does your phone get a lot of heat when charging and browsing 3G?
blank_blank said:
yup and i hope we get new build soon with bug fixes! Does your phone get a lot of heat when charging and browsing 3G?
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I've used several phones and can accept this one. More faster to change the phone more heat will get produced. Surfing or gaming will need more hardware resource and power for display, no wonder that it will get warm too. Maybe a metal cover will get heat better distributed, but then it will be sold in another price...
blank_blank said:
yup and i hope we get new build soon with bug fixes! Does your phone get a lot of heat when charging and browsing 3G?
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You should try 20150702 ROM. Phone is now not less hot when charging and surfing. I did flash back to official 20150529 ROM and then do the OTA update.
There is a ROM of ulefone be touch 2 on needrom !
Rooted Be Touch 2, Xposed, Loving it.
Hi folks. I used this process to successfuly root my Ulefone Be Touch 2. Instead of the provided recovery.img and boot.img, I used a version of Carliv Recovery and the Be Touch 2 boot.img found through needrom and it worked perfectly.
I was also able to install Xposed Framework by changing the Android version from 5.1 to 5.0 in prop settings (using BuildProp Editor) - which is fine since most say it's fake 5.1 anyway.
Does anyone know whether people have successfully installed custom roms to the Be Touch 2? I find the stock ROM laggy - more so than it should be - but I hesitate to install something like CM or Liquidsmooth without knowing.
Thanks again to the OP!!
Looking for Be Touch 2 Root and Recovery too! Any luck? Thanks in advance!
Download link dosen´t work
Hi, I don´t get the download link to work. I only gets the error code "403 forbidden". Can you please upload the files again, thanks.
[edit] Got it working, was just my antivirus that was blocking it for some reason
It worked!!
Thanks alot man.
I have looking for a root to this device since i got it, and now its rooted
I got this working on win10 (and also working on win8/8.1), but what you have to do is disable "driver signature enforcement". Check this vid if you don´t know how (youtube.com/watch?v=PAxTCvRmlio)
Please make a video
Please Im really new to rooting I have always had iOS and I would really appreciate it if anyone would like to make a video tutorial
Error while trying to root Be Touch 2
Hi,
After following http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-ulefone-touch-lollipop-t3132204 i get to the download part after selecting boot and recovery.
BDROM ERRPR : S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054)
[EMI] Obtain DRAM Failed!
[HINT] : Please check your load matches to your target which is to be downloaded.
And now the phone won't boot. It does detect when the battery is removed on com15, can I use any other tools to at least boot the phone?
all0gIc said:
Hi,
After following http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-ulefone-touch-lollipop-t3132204 i get to the download part after selecting boot and recovery.
BDROM ERRPR : S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054)
[EMI] Obtain DRAM Failed!
[HINT] : Please check your load matches to your target which is to be downloaded.
And now the phone won't boot. It does detect when the battery is removed on com15, can I use any other tools to at least boot the phone?
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Or to download the correct files?
Fingerprint scanner
Does this include functionality for the fingerprint scanner of the ulefone be touch 2 or nah?

[5.1.1][920/925R4] Mostly STOCK OF7 Kernel - with root!

This is for both US Cellular Samsung S6 and S6 Edge variant. Thanks also goes to @g.lewarne for his work on Unikernel as a couple of their ramdisk/kernel commits were needed to get this going. Also, thanks to @datajosh for this template And @bpdev for testing the 925R4 version...
This will trip KNOX. It will. Trip. KNOX. IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIPPED KNOX YET - THIS WILL TRIP IT. ALSO - you CANNOT downgrade after you take the OTA so be sure you want it.
I hope that's clear enough?
Instructions:
After you've booted into OF7, go to Settings > About device and tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer Mode.
Go back and select Developer options and turn on OEM unlocking
Reboot in to download mode (Power + Home + Volume Down)
Use ODIN to flash 925R4root.tar or 920R4root.tar (depending on your device)
After your phone boots you will now have root!
If you notice constant messages about security issues because of KNOX and the kernel being permissive. To get rid of these, open Titanium Backup (or your personal favorite app freezing app) and freeze SecurityLogAgent.
Downloads
925R4 - http://1drv.ms/1HeDWXO
925R4 Source
920R4 - http://1drv.ms/1NUVJ8B This is untested...I did not have a tester for this version....
920R4 Source
The 925R4 version may or may not work with the Sprint 925P variant...no working data confirmed!
ENJOY!
Man I wish we could just find a damn exploit already lol gone this long without tripping Knox. And with the fact that I've received the "Fingerprint scanner has encountered an error, use your backup password." error 4-5x already I'm worried about tripping Knox, although you'd think they'd still fix that considering just rooting shouldn't break the scanner lol.
So this requires me to stay on that kernel huh? I couldn't go back to stock kernel huh?
cpfeifer said:
Man I wish we could just find a damn exploit already lol gone this long without tripping Knox. And with the fact that I've received the "Fingerprint scanner has encountered an error, use your backup password." error 4-5x already I'm worried about tripping Knox, although you'd think they'd still fix that considering just rooting shouldn't break the scanner lol.
So this requires me to stay on that kernel huh? I couldn't go back to stock kernel huh?
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You could go back to the stock kernel, but you would loose root. Also as stated above you would trip knox.
someone on a sprint s5 edge said the only thing they noticed didnt work was data..just posting for them since they under 10 post..so thats awesome! if we could get data goin..we can have root!!
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this kernel has working data on the edge...if you could port the data stuff in yours it should be fine http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
Does this method then require flashing a custom recovery then SuperSU.zip (or CF Auto Root)? Just curious because all that's in the .rar is a boot.img and some are having issues with following the method and not having root immediately.
borxnx said:
Does this method then require flashing a custom recovery then SuperSU.zip (or CF Auto Root)? Just curious because all that's in the .rar is a boot.img and some are having issues with following the method and not having root immediately.
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It should be flashed using ODIN...I believe I updated the link in the OP to fix that issue since I derp'd...
Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk
Flashed on a 920r4, but it is not rooted.
Funny enough, I get knox warnings about threats and stuff. But when I check with root checker, I don't have root.
sintro said:
Flashed on a 920r4, but it is not rooted.
Funny enough, I get knox warnings about threats and stuff. But when I check with root checker, I don't have root.
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Perhaps you still have to install SuperSU or another super user app.
Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Tapatalk
cpfeifer said:
Perhaps you still have to install SuperSU or another super user app.
Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Tapatalk
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I reflashed back to stock, then installed supersu. Then opened it up, obviously it said "supersu binary not installed". Next, I flashed this kernel and once booted up supersu still repeats the previous message. In addition, root checker shows that phone is not rooted.
The only thing in the .tar file, for 920r4 at least because that's all I downloaded, is a modified kernel. Nothing about SuperSU or its binaries. This method alone does not root. This merely installs a modified SELinux permissive stock kernel. More steps are necessary to obtain root. You must flash either CF Auto Root or a custom kernel + SuperSU.zip.
Bump? Nobody? OP, amirite? Because the method you describe, and thank you so much for the SELinux permissive kernel, does not complete all of the steps between stock and fully rooted.
borxnx said:
Bump? Nobody? OP, amirite? Because the method you describe, and thank you so much for the SELinux permissive kernel, does not complete all of the steps between stock and fully rooted.
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920R4 http://1drv.ms/1HzSj73 try this...
I've redone the ramdisk and use the exact same files on my 920P...and kept the carrier parts for US Cellular...
Let me know if this works...
djvoleur said:
920R4 http://1drv.ms/1HzSj73 try this...
I've redone the ramdisk and use the exact same files on my 920P...and kept the carrier parts for US Cellular...
Let me know if this works...
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Thank you for redoing the ramdisk.
Will try out and let you know.
Anyone experiencing issues with 925r4? I have service but see no signal bars no matter where I go.
https://youtu.be/y7EpSirtf_E
djvoleur said:
920R4 http://1drv.ms/1HzSj73 try this...
I've redone the ramdisk and use the exact same files on my 920P...and kept the carrier parts for US Cellular...
Let me know if this works...
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This does indeed work. Thank you so much!
Edit...Added instructions I used to complete the root process.
First of all, I wanted to thank the OP of this thread for posting this guide and getting me headed in the right direction.
Credit to @djvoleur
I just wanted to share the method I used to root my USC Galaxy S6 with the Android 5.1.1 update. You will notice that the instructions are similar in the beginning. I added the extra steps that I used to complete the root process. I do not know if this method works for the Edge version.
As the OP states: This will trip knox. Personally, it doesn’t matter to me. I am too impatient and too much of a flash-a-holic to wait for a method that doesn’t trip knox.
Also, I am not a dev and I am unable to answer any questions other than how I obtained root. I am not responsible for any damage that might happen to your phone. Follow this procedure at your own risk.
Having stated these disclaimers, it really isn’t very difficult to implement. I’ve done it twice and both times worked perfectly.
Files you will need for flashing in Odin:
Odin 3.10.7 found here: http://tinyurl.com/puyq4v9
Rooted kernel 920R4root.tar found in the OP.
TWRP 2.7.8.0 (Sprint version, but I can confirm it worked for me. YMMV.) Here: http://tinyurl.com/phvrkaf
Files for flashing in TWRP:
Updated V-Kernel 920R4-071615.zip found here: http://tinyurl.com/o2h8rv4
Super SU v2.49 (beta) found here: http://tinyurl.com/or6mmqr
Now, PLEASE read these instructions before starting so that you will have a good understanding of what to do. After reading, you may begin.
Don’t forget to put the files for flashing in TWRP on your SD card (phone) before beginning this process.
After you've booted into OF7, go to Settings > About device and tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer Mode.
Go back and select Developer options and turn on OEM unlocking
Boot into download mode (Power + Home + Volume Down)
Use ODIN to flash 920R4root.tar
Use ODIN to flash TWRP and make sure that reboot is NOT checked in options.
Unplug the phone and hold the Power + Volume Down key to reboot. When the screen goes blank, quickly hold the Power + Home + Volume Up key to boot into TWRP. If it doesn’t boot to TWRP, you may have to start over.
In TWRP flash the updated V-Kernel file first, then the Super SU file, and then reboot.
After your phone boots you will now have root!
If you notice constant messages about security issues because of KNOX and the kernel being permissive. To get rid of these, open Titanium Backup (or your personal favorite app freezing app) and freeze SecurityLogAgent. (Worked for me.)
You now should be able to install Chainfire's Super SU app from the Play Store, and you can also use Root Checker to confirm you are rooted.
Good Luck!
Would this work on G920R7... J4 (rather than OF7) 5.1.1? That's what I have.
I see there is a PC1 update available also for my G920R7 which is 6.0 marshmallow.
Hard to believe I've had this device for a year with no root... Anyone can help me get this rooted? Thanks!
so after installing the intial kernel that did not work I scrolled through and saw the updated version...you should probably update the link for the untested r4 to the working version later posted...
my problem is that Im unable to load in anything but download mode due to kernel not seandroid enforcing basically not enabling me to load into recovery mode so I need the zipped version of the kernel to install via odin in download mode if possible otherwise im waiting on a 2 hour download of the stock kernal to install
i just picked up a us cellular note 5 (SM-N920R4 on OJ5)
its trying to download and update to a new firmware so i turned off wifi and that appears to stop it but i cant do any of the gazillion updates from play store like we normally do after you receive a new phone or do a factory data reset.
please advise what i need to do since im already on OJ5 and can not connect to wifi as it will auto install whatever update its trying to download.
thanks again
en11gma said:
i just picked up a us cellular note 5 (SM-N920R4 on OJ5)
its trying to download and update to a new firmware so i turned off wifi and that appears to stop it but i cant do any of the gazillion updates from play store like we normally do after you receive a new phone or do a factory data reset.
please advise what i need to do since im already on OJ5 and can not connect to wifi as it will auto install whatever update its trying to download.
thanks again
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Use TB to remove the update apps - green phone icons in TB. That's how it always gets stopped on any samsung.

Coolpad Y82-820 Help

Hi all!
I'm new here, so please instruct me if I'm doing anything wrong.
I have a Coolpad Y82-820. It's a Chinese phone, I think.
I'm in the process of getting it rooted. ---- Was rooted before, but an update on their side (to CoolUI V24. [phone model#]. 160407) removed the root and now makes it a bit difficult to root at the moment, though I'm sure it will be done eventually. For those who have this phone, I'd suggest not to update, as this update deletes any rooting applications installed on reboot/restart.
Once rooted, I don't really mind waiting, I would like to put a Custom Rom on this phone, but not sure what options are available. I see posts about the Coolpad Note/Dazen/Shine/Rogues etc. Though nothing about this one, though spec wise it's not too far off from the others.
I'd be grateful if anyone could help with confirmations, information, on how to select a correct custom rom for this device and the steps to do. Also if there's any info on how to root this current version, even better.
Thanks!
Some details of the phone below:
Model Number
Coolpad Y82-820
CPU
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8916 Quad-core 1.2 GHz
RAM
2G
Internal memory
Total 8G
Resolution
960 * 540
Android version
4.4.4
Kernel version
3.10.28
[email protected] #1
Thu Apr 7 17:01:56 CST 2016
Build number
4.4.005.150730.Y82_820
Any help possible?
Rooting maybe? Even possibly downgrading would be an option.
Johny2k9 said:
Any help possible?
Rooting maybe? Even possibly downgrading would be an option.
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Did you try towelroot?It's best for rooting Kitkat.https://towelroot.com/
Røbin said:
Did you try towelroot?It's best for rooting Kitkat.https://towelroot.com/
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Gave it a shot. Failed, as well. I've tried most of the popular rooting apps. King Root, Kingo, One click, and so on as well as a few Chinese rooting apps, as well. They've all failed.
The previous version was rooted with King Root though.
Johny2k9 said:
Gave it a shot. Failed, as well. I've tried most of the popular rooting apps. King Root, Kingo, One click, and so on as well as a few Chinese rooting apps, as well. They've all failed.
The previous version was rooted with King Root though.
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In that case you have to root your phone manually by unlocking bootloader.But as a Chinese phone don't need to unlock bootloader.But you need to have a recovery that can install flashable zip.Most of this phone have built in recovery.You can go to recovery by turning off your phone and press power+volume down button.Then see if there's any option to install zip.
Røbin said:
In that case you have to root your phone manually by unlocking bootloader.But as a Chinese phone don't need to unlock bootloader.But you need to have a recovery that can install flashable zip.Most of this phone have built in recovery.You can go to recovery by turning off your phone and press power+volume down button.Then see if there's any option to install zip.
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There is an option there to install zip files. Though I do not know the process well of doing so. Most zips I have tried have failed. I did install GMS several days ago using the install zip method. Not certain if that was a good idea though...
If I can find a flashable zip then I wouldn't mind giving it a try. I've restored this phone countless times hoping to go back to factory firmware, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It seems to go back to the most recent updated OTA which makes it unable to root with regular apps at the moment.
Not sure what the closest phone model for this phone would be. If you have ideas I'm willing to give them a shot an report back in with any findings.
Johny2k9 said:
There is an option there to install zip files. Though I do not know the process well of doing so. Most zips I have tried have failed. I did install GMS several days ago using the install zip method. Not certain if that was a good idea though...
If I can find a flashable zip then I wouldn't mind giving it a try. I've restored this phone countless times hoping to go back to factory firmware, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It seems to go back to the most recent updated OTA which makes it unable to root with regular apps at the moment.
Not sure what the closest phone model for this phone would be. If you have ideas I'm willing to give them a shot an report back in with any findings.
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https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ go to this link,download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and install it.This is the way to have root manually.
Røbin said:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ go to this link,download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and install it.This is the way to have root manually.
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I got an error:
正在查找更新包
正在打开更新包
正在验证更新包
E : failed to verify whole-file signature
E : signature verification failed 安装失败
我会汉语一点儿,所以这个汉字我都明白了,如果你有问题我可以试一试告诉你。 My Chinese isn't too bad, so if there's something you don't understand let me know.
Letting you know the steps I did, just in case I did it wrong.
- Downloaded the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- Placed it on the phone internal memory (recovery only recognizes internal)
- Powered off
- Went into recovery mode
- Then tried installing the file.
Then the mentioned error.
Should I have restored the phone to the most recent OTA, cleared cache, data, first etc?
Johny2k9 said:
I got an error:
正在查找更新包
正在打开更新包
正在验证更新包
E : failed to verify whole-file signature
E : signature verification failed 安装失败
我会汉语一点儿,所以这个汉字我都明白了,如果你有问题我可以试一试告诉你。 My Chinese isn't too bad, so if there's something you don't understand let me know.
Letting you know the steps I did, just in case I did it wrong.
- Downloaded the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- Placed it on the phone internal memory (recovery only recognizes internal)
- Powered off
- Went into recovery mode
- Then tried installing the file.
Then the mentioned error.
Should I have restored the phone to the most recent OTA, cleared cache, data, first etc?
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Ok i'll give you a last solution to root your device.
first go to this linkhttp://www.file-upload.net/download-7267586/usb_driver.rar.html and download the driver file and extract the file.Now first enable developer options in your phone to enable usb debug and connect your phone to pc.In your pc right click on Computer/My PC icon and go to manager.click device manager and you will see your connected device.Now click on your device and find install driver,go and find the extracted file to install driver.After installing driver download root genius from this linkhttps://mega.nz/#!G4US0aTA!rfkmf4GSUJ75FSpq3_OBzKw58WLlExImjzlHVti5rbM,Install it and open the app.Your device will automaticlly connect to root genius.Now the final step is to click root word,click the green box,wait for 10 minute to complete the rooting process.your phone will reboot.all done.now check your device if its rooted or not by installing root checker app via google play store.
Røbin said:
Ok i'll give you a last solution to root your device.
first go to this linkhttp://www.file-upload.net/download-7267586/usb_driver.rar.html and download the driver file and extract the file.Now first enable developer options in your phone to enable usb debug and connect your phone to pc.In your pc right click on Computer/My PC icon and go to manager.click device manager and you will see your connected device.Now click on your device and find install driver,go and find the extracted file to install driver.After installing driver download root genius from this linkhttps://mega.nz/#!G4US0aTA!rfkmf4GSUJ75FSpq3_OBzKw58WLlExImjzlHVti5rbM,Install it and open the app.Your device will automaticlly connect to root genius.Now the final step is to click root word,click the green box,wait for 10 minute to complete the rooting process.your phone will reboot.all done.now check your device if its rooted or not by installing root checker app via google play store.
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Also failed.
I guess it's too difficult to root this new version/update. If only I could downgrade then it might be possible to root.
Johny2k9 said:
Also failed.
I guess it's too difficult to root this new version/update. If only I could downgrade then it might be possible to root.
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There's no available firmware to downgrade. Bad luck for you.
Røbin said:
There's no available firmware to downgrade. Bad luck for you.
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Is upgrade impossible without rooting?
Johny2k9 said:
Is upgrade impossible without rooting?
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You can upgrade or downgrade your android version without rooting but it has to be official firmware. If you want to flash custom rom you'll need custom recovery installed and unlocked bootloader.
Røbin said:
You can upgrade or downgrade your android version without rooting but it has to be official firmware. If you want to flash custom rom you'll need custom recovery installed and unlocked bootloader.
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I wouldn't mind upgrading. Though what would be the process to get the official firmware?
Johny2k9 said:
I wouldn't mind upgrading. Though what would be the process to get the official firmware?
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I think you didn't get what I said.You are already using updated android version. You can't update more if your service provider don't give anymore updates.And I also searched very hard to find official firmware for your device but unluckily your phone have very less information in web.So there's no one haven't uploaded any firmware or no discussion available for your device.You can though upgrade your device using custom rom but you need to have root and custom recovery .without root you can't install custom recovery.
Røbin said:
I think you didn't get what I said.You are already using updated android version. You can't update more if your service provider don't give anymore updates.And I also searched very hard to find official firmware for your device but unluckily your phone have very less information in web.So there's no one haven't uploaded any firmware or no discussion available for your device.You can though upgrade your device using custom rom but you need to have root and custom recovery .without root you can't install custom recovery.
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Hahh... So after combing through various Chinese sites and using my limited knowledge of Chinese, I've got a ROM (previous version before there update), got the appropriate flashing software (CoolPad Download Assistant) and have successfully flashed it after disassembling the phone to get into fastboot.
Good news:
I am Rooted... again. With KingRoot.
Bad news:
The CoolPad has there update in the background. Found where it's stored and deleted. The Phone re-downloads the update.
A restart will probably update this phone making it un-rootable again.
Edit: Deleting the update file before immediately restarting gives an error in the update on restart, so I guess that's a good thing.
For now, I will just operate for now without turning the phone off. Though I do have the necessary files if I have to flash it again.
Rooting is the first requirement you mentioned... what do I need to do next? Download what? Compatible ROM's etc?
Johny2k9 said:
Hahh... So after combing through various Chinese sites and using my limited knowledge of Chinese, I've got a ROM (previous version before there update), got the appropriate flashing software (CoolPad Download Assistant) and have successfully flashed it after disassembling the phone to get into fastboot.
Good news:
I am Rooted... again. With KingRoot.
Bad news:
The CoolPad has there update in the background. Found where it's stored and deleted. The Phone re-downloads the update.
A restart will probably update this phone making it un-rootable again.
Edit: Deleting the update file before immediately restarting gives an error in the update on restart, so I guess that's a good thing.
For now, I will just operate for now without turning the phone off. Though I do have the necessary files if I have to flash it again.
Rooting is the first requirement you mentioned... what do I need to do next? Download what? Compatible ROM's etc?
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If you have no interest in custom rom and now you can root your device then you don't need to do anything right now.And you are saying new update automatically downloading,just in download setting select "do not auto download"or"update via wifi only"this will prevent from auto downloading update.
Røbin said:
If you have no interest in custom rom and now you can root your device then you don't need to do anything right now.And you are saying new update automatically downloading,just in download setting select "do not auto download"or"update via wifi only"this will prevent from auto downloading update.
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I disabled the update part, thank you.
I would prefer a custom rom, what options would I have?
Johny2k9 said:
I disabled the update part, thank you.
I would prefer a custom rom, what options would I have?
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Not sure if there's any custom rom available for your phone You can somehow install custom twrp recovery but the main problem is custom rom availability.But I would suggest you to use xposed instead installing custom ROM.You can customize and control your device using xposed installer.
Røbin said:
Not sure if there's any custom rom available for your phone You can somehow install custom twrp recovery but the main problem is custom rom availability.But I would suggest you to use xposed instead installing custom ROM.You can customize and control your device using xposed installer.
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Installed Xposed Installer, but the Download section is empty.
I am in China currently, so a lot of things may be blocked. A VPN should fix this, I believe.
What things I should install. Xposed Installer is new to me.

Root/Unroot frustrations

I'd like to keep this simple. I tried rooting and not a single tutorial on here has ended with root privileges for various reasons. I'm done with it. I flashed stock firmware in hopes of removing any trace of files that may have been altered during the various root tutorials I followed, but Samsung Pass says the device is still rooted.
What do I need to do to return to 100% stock?
noxarcana said:
I'd like to keep this simple. I tried rooting and not a single tutorial on here has ended with root privileges for various reasons. I'm done with it. I flashed stock firmware in hopes of removing any trace of files that may have been altered during the various root tutorials I followed, but Samsung Pass says the device is still rooted.
What do I need to do to return to 100% stock?
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I assume you unlocked the bootloader. Try Relocking and flash the firmware again.
Weather that will work is anybodys guess.
Rooting is a pretty simple procedure I can't think of any reason it didn't work except user error.
This method works perfectly on T860.
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https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...-to/root-guide-t860-root-twrp-method-t4095677
jhill110 said:
I assume you unlocked the bootloader. Try Relocking and flash the firmware again.
Weather that will work is anybodys guess.
Rooting is a pretty simple procedure I can't think of any reason it didn't work except user error.
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Well, this isn't the first time I've rooted a device and I followed every step of every tutorial I found on here and, for some reason, it would not root. This is the first, and only, device I've had this much trouble with.
The tutorial for rooting without TWRP: I made the patched AP file and flashed it; however, I could not boot into recovery or download mode and it always stuck on the boot logo.
The tutorial for installing TWRP didn't have a link for the encryption disabler and the one I found did absolutely nothing and the folders in storage just showed as a string of numbers and letters.
Maybe, if someone could put together a full tutorial with the files being used within the tutorial, it would have worked.
noxarcana said:
Well, this isn't the first time I've rooted a device and I followed every step of every tutorial I found on here and, for some reason, it would not root. This is the first, and only, device I've had this much trouble with.
The tutorial for rooting without TWRP: I made the patched AP file and flashed it; however, I could not boot into recovery or download mode and it always stuck on the boot logo.
The tutorial for installing TWRP didn't have a link for the encryption disabler and the one I found did absolutely nothing and the folders in storage just showed as a string of numbers and letters.
Maybe, if someone could put together a full tutorial with the files being used within the tutorial, it would have worked.
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Did you get the bootloader unlocked?
Unlocking the bootloader:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/how-to...to_Unlock_Bootloader_on_Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_S6
To get to download mode it's volume up and volume down then plug your pc into device. NOT POWER AND VOLUME DOWN. This can be a pain in the back side.
If you do it this way you'll get the option unlock / lock bootloader or go to bootloader mode.
If you follow the instructions perfectly and then follow the instructions for rooting it will work.
Move on to root.
ROOTING :
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...-to/root-guide-t860-root-twrp-method-t4095677
AP SLOT = PATCHED FILE
BL SLOT = BL FILE
CP SLOT = CP FILE (T865) NOT T860... T860 HAS NO CP FILE
CSC SLOT =HOME CSC FILE
DON'T forget to setup WiFi before installing magisk manager. ^^^^^^^^^
Install TWRP.
TWRP :
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...b-s6/development/recovery-twrp-3-3-1-t3975587
I hope this helps you out.
If you have anymore questions just ask.
Disable DM VERITY ENCRIPTION DISABLER
PATCHED ODIN
jhill110 said:
Did you get the bootloader unlocked?
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Yep, bootloader unlock was easy. I'll give root another try with your steps in a couple of days when I'm off work. Sorry if I came across a bit aggressive in my previous posts; I have a tendency to do so even when I'm not frustrated.
This has been so frustrating to me because I know rooting is usually a simple process; as you said previously.
jhill110 said:
ROOTING :
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...-to/root-guide-t860-root-twrp-method-t4095677
AP SLOT = PATCHED FILE
BL SLOT = BL FILE
CP SLOT = CP FILE (T865) NOT T860... T860 HAS NO CP FILE
CSC SLOT =HOME CSC FILE
DON'T forget to setup WiFi before installing magisk manager. ^^^^^^^^^
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So, yea, I'm a bit late getting around to this. Sorry.
This is where things get hung up. Everything flashes just fine and I can even get into TWRP; however, when I try to boot the tablet i get the Galaxy Tab S6 screen, then the warning about the bootloader being unlocked, and back to the Galaxy Tab S6 screen but with a "unofficial software" warning....and repeat. It just boot loops and this is where I've since I started this thread.
Also, returning to stock doesn't completely remove root traces as I can't use Samsung Pass and I simply get a warning about the device seemingly being rooted even though it isn't.
If you installed TWRP, then you tripped Knox tripping Knox will permentally disable Samsung Pay as far as I'm aware. You'll never get it back, regardless of root or no root access.
Also, I'm not sure why you're installing TWRP AND trying to flash a Magisk patched OS. It's one or the other, you don't need to do both. Unless something has changed in Android 10?
If you're flashing TWRP, you just need to flash Magisk in TWRP(along with the other files!), no need to patch AP.
bartleby999 said:
If you installed TWRP, then you tripped Knox tripping Knox will permentally disable Samsung Pay as far as I'm aware. You'll never get it back, regardless of root or no root access.
Also, I'm not sure why you're installing TWRP AND trying to flash a Magisk patched OS. It's one or the other, you don't need to do both. Unless something has changed in Android 10?
If you're flashing TWRP, you just need to flash Magisk in TWRP(along with the other files!), no need to patch AP.
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Not Samsung Pay, I couldn't care less about that, but Samsung Pass; I guess it looks for knox being tripped now too. That sucks, but I'll make do without it.
I was following the guides posted above. The root guide said to flash a Magisk patched OS and then there was a guide for installing TWRP. I never had this many issues or this much confusion with my 1st gen Tab S; maybe I just haven't kept as close of an eye on these things since I've been without a tablet for awhile before getting the Tab S6.
Anyway, for clarification, all I need to do is flash TWRP and then flash magisk from within TWRP? Or, just install the magisk apk after booting into Android?
noxarcana said:
Not Samsung Pay, I couldn't care less about that, but Samsung Pass; I guess it looks for knox being tripped now too. That sucks, but I'll make do without it.
I was following the guides posted above. The root guide said to flash a Magisk patched OS and then there was a guide for installing TWRP. I never had this many issues or this much confusion with my 1st gen Tab S; maybe I just haven't kept as close of an eye on these things since I've been without a tablet for awhile before getting the Tab S6.
Anyway, for clarification, all I need to do is flash TWRP and then flash magisk from within TWRP? Or, just install the magisk apk after booting into Android?
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My bad for some reason I just read that as Samsung Pay. But yeah Samsung Pass also doesn't work with root, I'm not sure if that is permanent though as I've never used Samsung Pass, but did come across this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/samsung-pass-knox-tripped-devices-t3687977 it is possible to get some components of Knox to function again, (I have a working Secure Folder) so might be worth taking a look.
As for you question...
You should give this thread a good read... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s6/development/recovery-twrp-3-3-1-t3975587
Basic steps are... Unlock the bootloader and then boot into system and ensure it's unlocked in settings. You may need to connect to the web, I can't remember tbh
First you need to install TWRP, once that is done you need to reboot but YOU HAVE TO boot directly back into TWRP. You cannot boot into system, or TWRP will be overwritten by stock recovery and you'll need to start over again. Once TWRP is installed, boot into TWRP and format data then reboot recovery, flash Kernel then flash encryption disabler then unmount the system and flash Magisk 20.4 - Finally reboot to system.
I'd seriously and strongly suggest reading that TWRP thread to ensure things go smoothly.
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First you need to install TWRP, once that is done you need to reboot but YOU HAVE TO boot directly back into TWRP. You cannot boot into system, or TWRP will be overwritten by stock recovery and you'll need to start over again. Once TWRP is installed, boot into TWRP and format data then reboot recovery, flash Kernel then flash encryption disabler then unmount the system and flash Magisk 20.4 - Finally reboot to system.
I'd seriously and strongly suggest reading that TWRP thread to ensure things go smoothly.
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I'll give those threads a thorough reading over tonight and tomorrow night while at work and then see if I can get this all sorted out Monday when I'm off. I remember Pass still working with root on the original Tab S so I'm hoping it hasn't changed.
Thanks for jumping in to try and help me with this. I'll update within a few days instead of months like my last update. ?
noxarcana said:
I'll give those threads a thorough reading over tonight and tomorrow night while at work and then see if I can get this all sorted out Monday when I'm off. I remember Pass still working with root on the original Tab S so I'm hoping it hasn't changed.
Thanks for jumping in to try and help me with this. I'll update within a few days instead of months like my last update. ?
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It has definitely changed. Pass doesn't work on my Tab S6 and I'm rooted, I guess Knox is now integrated with alot of Samsung apps now. Not sure if it's possible or not to get it working again though, I've never bothered to research it as I don't need it for anything - But as I said, I got Secure Folder working again, so there's some hope for Pass I guess - That first thread I linked looked promising, but I only skimmed it, because frankly I'm not interested.
If you need anymore help, report back -I'll try my best. Also, the TWRP thread I linked is full of helpful people. :good:
bartleby999 said:
It has definitely changed. Pass doesn't work on my Tab S6 and I'm rooted, I guess Knox is now integrated with alot of Samsung apps now. Not sure if it's possible or not to get it working again though, I've never bothered to research it as I don't need it for anything - But as I said, I got Secure Folder working again, so there's some hope for Pass I guess - That first thread I linked looked promising, but I only skimmed it, because frankly I'm not interested.
If you need anymore help, report back -I'll try my best. Also, the TWRP thread I linked is full of helpful people. :good:
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Perhaps I'm just not meant to have root with this device. Flashing that kernel causes Wifi not to work, but it does boot. Not flashing the kernel also booted, but I couldn't install Magisk Manager. Other than the bootloader still being unlocked, I'm back on stock firmware.
noxarcana said:
Perhaps I'm just not meant to have root with this device. Flashing that kernel causes Wifi not to work, but it does boot. Not flashing the kernel also booted, but I couldn't install Magisk Manager. Other than the bootloader still being unlocked, I'm back on stock firmware.
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What firmware are you running?
I remember seeing something about one of the newer Kernels effecting WIFI on Android 10. Assume you're running that?
If that's the case, give the TWRP thread a browse - You maybe able to find an older version of the Kernel that'll work - As far as I'm aware, an older Kernel than what you currently installed will work, but a newer version than currently installed will possibly cause bootloop.
I can't help much with Android 10 specific stuff as I'm still running Android 9 because it's stable.
bartleby999 said:
What firmware are you running?
I remember seeing something about one of the newer Kernels effecting WIFI on Android 10. Assume you're running that?
If that's the case, give the TWRP thread a browse - You maybe able to find an older version of the Kernel that'll work - As far as I'm aware, an older Kernel than what you currently installed will work, but a newer version than currently installed will possibly cause bootloop.
I can't help much with Android 10 specific stuff as I'm still running Android 9 because it's stable.
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I am definitely on the latest Android 10 update so I'll see if I can find an earlier version that will work. I'll see what I can find out on the TWRP thread.
noxarcana said:
I am definitely on the latest Android 10 update so I'll see if I can find an earlier version that will work. I'll see what I can find out on the TWRP thread.
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If you can't find an older Kernel (I'm not sure there is one for Android 10), it may be the case that you'll need to wait for the Kernel to be updated.
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If you can't find an older Kernel (I'm not sure there is one for Android 10), it may be the case that you'll need to wait for the Kernel to be updated.
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Yea, it looks like Samsung made some "wifi improvements" in OneUI 2.5 and that's causing some kernel issues preventing wifi from working. I think I could find a kernel fairly easily, but I think I'm just going to wait for a kernel update. If it never comes, I'll find an older kernel. Thanks for the help!

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