I've done a **** ton of research for about 2 months now, and have come up with this
1) Verizon/AT&T/Samsung are the worst companies in existence.
2) I'm doomed to have ****ty lollipop for the rest of my S4's existence.
3) Unlocking the bootloader is completely impossible as of what I've read.
4) Not a lot is said about the S4 anymore, since it's so old.
Anyway. I'm trying to collect info for the S4, since jumping from thread to thread for hours on end is giving me a headache. My questions are
1) Has ANYONE come close to unlocking the bootloader on an S4 as of June 2016
2) If not, Has anyone come close to getting Cyanogen 13 working with safestrap? Or a varient of Cyanogen? (I know it doesnt work because it needs to be TouchWiz based)
3) If Cyanogen 13 ( Or a touchwiz variant) doesn't work. Is there a safestrap compatible rom that looks/feels like marshmallow?
4) If THAT isn't a thing. Can I make one?
Sorry If I'm breaking any rules (I'm about 99% sure I'm not but like to apologize anyway), but I am really tired of jumping forums, getting a headache, and ripping my hair out, just to hardbrick my phone. Thanks!
Edit: I have the Verizon S4 (I545). Should've mentioned that My bad.
If you researched hard enough to give yourself a headache how did you manage to not notice a post of this same question in the last week inside of the official Unlocking the Bootloader thread.
Matthew M. said:
If you researched hard enough to give yourself a headache how did you manage to not notice a post of this same question in the last week inside of the official Unlocking the Bootloader thread.
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I did see that, and read through it. But, unless I'm blind/stupid, It never said how to unlock the bootloader. Just discussed what we can do to figure it out.
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I did see that, and read through it. But, unless I'm blind/stupid, It never said how to unlock the bootloader. Just discussed what we can do to figure it out.
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Exactly.
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Exactly.
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Yeah. But I asked some other questions as well. I didn't know if anyone knew something but didn't see that last post.
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Yeah. But I asked some other questions as well. I didn't know if anyone knew something but didn't see that last post.
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There's your answer. It hasn't been unlocked, and it will most likely not be unlocked as all devs have given up.
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There's your answer. It hasn't been unlocked, and it will most likely not be unlocked as all devs have given up.
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But what about my other questions?
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But what about my other questions?
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They have been answered already.
1) Has ANYONE come close to unlocking the bootloader on an S4 as of June 2016
Nope
2) If not, Has anyone come close to getting Cyanogen 13 working with safestrap? Or a varient of Cyanogen? (I know it doesnt work because it needs to be TouchWiz based)
Nope, as stated by yourself above, it needs to be TW based, and there is no way that can happen.
3) If Cyanogen 13 ( Or a touchwiz variant) doesn't work. Is there a safestrap compatible rom that looks/feels like marshmallow?
The last AOSP type ROM was kitpop, which is at lollipop. Due to Samsung messing with ART, the dev attempting to do so had to abort as the changes could not be negated
4) If THAT isn't a thing. Can I make one?
Theoretically... @npjohnson would be the one to ask for help if you think you could do it.
XxD34THxX said:
1) Has ANYONE come close to unlocking the bootloader on an S4 as of June 2016
Nope
2) If not, Has anyone come close to getting Cyanogen 13 working with safestrap? Or a varient of Cyanogen? (I know it doesnt work because it needs to be TouchWiz based)
Nope, as stated by yourself above, it needs to be TW based, and there is no way that can happen.
3) If Cyanogen 13 ( Or a touchwiz variant) doesn't work. Is there a safestrap compatible rom that looks/feels like marshmallow?
The last AOSP type ROM was kitpop, which is at lollipop. Due to Samsung messing with ART, the dev attempting to do so had to abort as the changes could not be negated
4) If THAT isn't a thing. Can I make one?
Theoretically... @npjohnson would be the one to ask for help if you think you could do it.
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Thank you for actually being helpful!
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I know I probably haven't searched hard enough, but if I were to buy my wife a new GS4 for the holidays. Would it be rootable and would I be able to install CM on it.
I know with each update verizon puts out there are new obstacles to over come, just haven't been paying attention recently.
Thanks in advance, and sorry if the post is repetitive
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I know I probably haven't searched hard enough, but if I were to buy my wife a new GS4 for the holidays. Would it be rootable and would I be able to install CM on it.
I know with each update verizon puts out there are new obstacles to over come, just haven't been paying attention recently.
Thanks in advance, and sorry if the post is repetitive
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You should be able to root assuming there isn't a new update out by then that blocks roots (it should be achievable afterwards eventually though). There are no custom recoveries nor any in sight currently so you would not be able to install CM. The Safestrap method that works on 4.2.2 also doesn't work with AOSP based roms (which CM is).
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You should be able to root assuming there isn't a new update out by then that blocks roots (it should be achievable afterwards eventually though). There are no custom recoveries nor any in sight currently so you would not be able to install CM. The Safestrap method that works on 4.2.2 also doesn't work with AOSP based roms (which CM is).
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So would be able to achieve root, but would only be able to install custom roms based on TouchWiz?
Is the recovery issue due to the boot loader not being able to be unlocked? Just curious.
The newest firmware can't get a recovery at all, the couple versions before it can use the safestrap method to get touchwiz roms. Yes it's due to the bootloader.
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The newest firmware can't get a recovery at all, the couple versions before it can use the safestrap method to get touchwiz roms. Yes it's due to the bootloader.
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Last question, and thanks for responding so readily.
I have had my wife on CM since Gingerbread, would the best CM option be (while not being an expensive dev phone) be a HTC One then?
(will try to find a CM specific forum next)
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Last question, and thanks for responding so readily.
I have had my wife on CM since Gingerbread, would the best CM option be (while not being an expensive dev phone) be a HTC One then?
(will try to find a CM specific forum next)
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I believe the One does have s-off now, which is an htc thing for having an unlocked bootloader. I'm not sure though you'll have to check their forum.
As far as other flagships on Verizon, the Note 3 & Moto X can't get CM yet, but I think the LG G2 can. Not sure about the Droid series.
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I have rooted my MJ7, and I now know that I can't really do anything. Now I am getting this annoying update popup from samsung every time I open my phone. Every time I try and install this update it fails. How can I get rid of this update pop up or make the update install work?
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As of right now I am rooted, but was unable to install TWRP recovery via GooManager or through the terminal commands listed on their website. It just didn't work. I would love to install CM11, but I obviously need recovery first. What are my options for recovery?
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You are out of luck only Baseband you can install a recovery on is MDK the first one shipped. You can however install a custom TW Rom with a program called Safestrap best of luck !
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You are out of luck only Baseband you can install a recovery on is MDK the first one shipped. You can however install a custom TW Rom with a program called Safestrap best of luck !
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Thanks for this. I actually updated my question. Any chance you know the answer?
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Thanks for this. I actually updated my question. Any chance you know the answer?
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It most likely want's you to update to MK2. The reason it's not letting you is because you are rooted. Not sure what process to stop to get it to stop coming up.
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It most likely want's you to update to MK2. The reason it's not letting you is because you are rooted. Not sure what process to stop to get it to stop coming up.
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Would I have better options if I were able to update to mk2?
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Would I have better options if I were able to update to mk2?
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I don't think so. I'm still on MJ7 and so are a lot of people. We just don't like ota of any kind that's all. I figured I wasn't taking anymore Chances. But as far as better options.. safestrap and Hyperdrive 12 are your only choices as of now.
Verizon Galaxy S4
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So, as of now, those of us still running VRUEMJ7 with TWRP either stay with MJ7 or SafeStrap/HyperDrive?
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So, as of now, those of us still running VRUEMJ7 with TWRP either stay with MJ7 or SafeStrap/HyperDrive?
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Well anyone who is not on mdk can only use safestrap.
And si far Hyperdrive is our rom. Couple others are in the works though.
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Is there anyone actively working on unlocking MJ7 that has a blog/tumblr/thread/etc with ongoing status updates? I got this phone for xmas from my parents and aside from Touchwiz being a POS, I like it for the most part (a few form factor things that bug me with the fkn buttons but not much else) but I'd love to throw CWM and CM11 on it. Some news that it might be unlocked would be awesome; or, worst case, to know nobody is working on it so I can get over it and try to return it and replace it with something less Samsung-encumbered.
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Is there anyone actively working on unlocking MJ7 that has a blog/tumblr/thread/etc with ongoing status updates? I got this phone for xmas from my parents and aside from Touchwiz being a POS, I like it for the most part (a few form factor things that bug me with the fkn buttons but not much else) but I'd love to throw CWM and CM11 on it. Some news that it might be unlocked would be awesome; or, worst case, to know nobody is working on it so I can get over it and try to return it and replace it with something less Samsung-encumbered.
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Here's one group of talented people working hard on it in their spare time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Very interesting to follow.
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sanosuke001 said:
Is there anyone actively working on unlocking MJ7 that has a blog/tumblr/thread/etc with ongoing status updates? I got this phone for xmas from my parents and aside from Touchwiz being a POS, I like it for the most part (a few form factor things that bug me with the fkn buttons but not much else) but I'd love to throw CWM and CM11 on it. Some news that it might be unlocked would be awesome; or, worst case, to know nobody is working on it so I can get over it and try to return it and replace it with something less Samsung-encumbered.
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There are a few people still working on it, but their chances are slim to none of ever unlocking it. There's been a $5k bounty on unlocking this phone for the last 7 months with no luck. If you want a VZW S4 that you can flash ROM's on, get a Dev edition or an MDK build off Swappa.
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Here's one group of talented people working hard on it in their spare time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Very interesting to follow.
Verizon Galaxy S4
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Thanks for the info! (Though at first glance it doesn't look to far along unfortunately...)
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Thanks for the info! (Though at first glance it doesn't look to far along unfortunately...)
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Well I'm no dev/programmer so I can't say much about exactly how far they are but it's still nice to see people working together ya know
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Mistertac said:
Well I'm no dev/programmer so I can't say much about exactly how far they are but it's still nice to see people working together ya know
Verizon Galaxy S4
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I'm a software developer so I understand a bit of what the first post was talking about but I'm not great at reverse engineering (but know how difficult it is). I wish I had the skillsets to help :/ Though, as you said, it is good to see people working together but bad that hellsdroid looks like he has legal issues precluding him from working on things at the moment...
I'm helping my friend install CyanogenMod 12 on his S4 (jfltevzw). We've rooted it and we're currently doing a full backup through Safestrap in case anything happens. Once that's finished, I'm unsure as to what we should do. CyanogenMod's wiki has installation instructions for the Verizon S4, but it says in big bold letters to not attempt this if on a ROM newer than I545VRUAMDK. He's on the latest version that Samsung/Verizon have pushed out, which is I545VRUFNK1. Is there an alternate way to install CyanogenMod on top of the newer stock ROM, or is it not possible?
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I'm helping my friend install CyanogenMod 12 on his S4 (jfltevzw). We've rooted it and we're currently doing a full backup through Safestrap in case anything happens. Once that's finished, I'm unsure as to what we should do. CyanogenMod's wiki has installation instructions for the Verizon S4, but it says in big bold letters to not attempt this if on a ROM newer than I545VRUAMDK. He's on the latest version that Samsung/Verizon have pushed out, which is I545VRUFNK1. Is there an alternate way to install CyanogenMod on top of the newer stock ROM, or is it not possible?
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its not possible. ONLY mdk builds will work.
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its not possible. ONLY mdk builds will work.
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Dang, so there's absolutely nothing whatsoever that can be done? The page says you can't downgrade, but is anything at all possible now that he's beyond the MDK build? He really wants to make the switch and is fine with doing a complete wipe or whatever is necessary.
EDIT: I've been trying to read up on the VZW S4 and why this isn't possible, but I don't quite get it. Reading other threads it seems like the reason is because the bootloader is locked, but that can't be the case if he was able to install Safestrap. I'm coming from a Nexus 5 where everything is incredibly simple, so I apologize for my ignorance. (I don't mean to say you're wrong or anything as I have no idea myself, I just don't understand why it doesn't work on newer ROMs.)
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Dang, so there's absolutely nothing whatsoever that can be done? The page says you can't downgrade, but is anything at all possible now that he's beyond the MDK build? He really wants to make the switch and is fine with doing a complete wipe or whatever is necessary.
EDIT: I've been trying to read up on the VZW S4 and why this isn't possible, but I don't quite get it. Reading other threads it seems like the reason is because the bootloader is locked, but that can't be the case if he was able to install Safestrap. I'm coming from a Nexus 5 where everything is incredibly simple, so I apologize for my ignorance. (I don't mean to say you're wrong or anything as I have no idea myself, I just don't understand why it doesn't work on newer ROMs.)
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The reason we use Safestrap as opposed to twrp is because the bootloader is locked.
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The reason we use Safestrap as opposed to twrp is because the bootloader is locked.
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Oh, okay. Really unfortunate that this isn't possible now. So he's just stuck with TouchWiz and can't do anything about it?
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Oh, okay. Really unfortunate that this isn't possible now. So he's just stuck with TouchWiz and can't do anything about it?
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Yep
Sent from my my Lollipopped S4
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Oh, okay. Really unfortunate that this isn't possible now. So he's just stuck with TouchWiz and can't do anything about it?
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you can install hyperdrive rom
its not lolipop but its worlds better then stock ...
also there is a chance of getting the 5.01 GPE edition rom running when Samsung releases the lolipop update for the vz s4
that would at least give us a working lolipop kernel to use with the gpe rombase
and hey you never know there could be a exploite in the lolipop rom/kernel that lets us get kexec working
Basically safestrap loads after the kernel but early enough to replace point to a different root for the system. So we can load what ever system we want... But are stuck with the kernel the phone booted. If the system is based on the stock kernel this is fine... But when it starts making calls to custom kernel stuff you will have trouble.
So Cyanogenmod only provides the GUI? I've installed CM on two B&N tablets and I've been asked to root a new Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. I've assumed that, because it's new, it will have I545VRUFNK1 4.4.2. I rooted my VSG s3 years ago to 4.3 and there was no going back on that one. It looks like it's the same with VSG s4. So, if CM provides only the GUI, then a rooted VSG s4 can still access Google Apps? What is the concern with with TW based ROMs? Is it the recovery/backup feature or only being stuck with the VSG s4 GUI?
Raymondlikesroot said:
its not possible. ONLY mdk builds will work.
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This explains why I bricked my phone when I tried to flash CM12...
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This explains why I bricked my phone when I tried to flash CM12...
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haha yeah, that could maybe potentially probably be the issue. Just maybe.
Couldn't you ODIN back to an older baseband version and then try to flash CM12?
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Couldn't you ODIN back to an older baseband version and then try to flash CM12?
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Nope, in order to get CM, you'll need to be on MDK. Samsung prevents downgrading.
btw. the baseband version doesn't matter much. Its the bootloader version that is the toughie.
Boo! I just picked up my S4 yesterday after a 5 month run of using Windows Phone so I'm trying to figure this phone out. I'm on NK1 and trying to figure out how to root now.
vaindil where did you find a VRUFNK1 compatible version of Safestrip?
Anyone know of a recovery & root method for SM-J727T?
DeviceManagent said:
Anyone know of a recovery & root method for SM-J727T?
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Is the bootloader unlocked
messi2050 said:
Is the bootloader unlocked
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Yes I assume it is.
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Yes I assume it is.
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you may want to contact @ashyx
@ashyx is the SM-J727T a project you are or will be working on?
DeviceManagent said:
@ashyx is the SM-J727T a project you are or will be working on?
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Unfortunately this device will likely be locked just like the J327T.
I have been watching that thread and everything that has been tried is pretty much what I attempted to explain would be a waste of time.
The combination firmware is useless to gain root on nougat.
No auto root is ever gonna work either and neither is Flashfire or SuperSU.
There is a list of reasons why these things won't work, but I'll not waste my time in that thread explaining why.
I don't mind explaining further why here. Just so others will not waste efforts like on the J327T thread.
I'll let that thread run its course until all avenues have reached their inevitable dead ends.
They are harsh words, but unfortunately they are truth.
Suffice to say that the only real way for this device to see root is either an unlocked bootloader (highly unlikely), a proper engineering binary or an exploit is released for Android 7.
If an exploit is found then Kingroot will almost certainly incorporate it in their Software and then there maybe a chance that the combination binary (not the whole firmware) will help get root.
If anyone can confirm for sure this device doesn't have a locked bootloader then I'd be happy to work on it.
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Unfortunately this device will likely be locked just like the J327T.
I have been watching that thread and everything that has been tried is pretty much what I attempted to explain would be a waste of time.
The combination firmware is useless to gain root on nougat.
No auto root is ever gonna work either and neither is Flashfire or SuperSU.
There is a list of reasons why these things won't work, but I'll not waste my time in that thread explaining why.
I don't mind explaining further why here. Just so others will not waste efforts like on the J327T thread.
I'll let that thread run its course until all avenues have reached their inevitable dead ends.
They are harsh words, but unfortunately they are truth.
Suffice to say that the only real way for this device to see root is either an unlocked bootloader (highly unlikely), a proper engineering binary or an exploit is released for Android 7.
If an exploit is found then Kingroot will almost certainly incorporate it in their Software and then there maybe a chance that the combination binary (not the whole firmware) will help get root.
If anyone can confirm for sure this device doesn't have a locked bootloader then I'd be happy to work on it.
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Thanks for your quick reply! If there is anything i can do to check for a locked bootloader? Also, check this out for a locked bootloader : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-samsung-galaxy-t3409080
I appreciate you work and time, again, anything i can do, id like to help...
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Thanks for your quick reply! If there is anything i can do to check for a locked bootloader? Also, check this out for a locked bootloader : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-samsung-galaxy-t3409080
I appreciate you work and time, again, anything i can do, id like to help...
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Yes there is a fairly easy way.
Also you need to read my posts in that thread you linked.
I have requested several times for it to be closed.
Nothing in that thread will work.
Again it comes down to people who don't understand what they are posting.
It's not me being negative, these things just don't work. If you want me to go in to detail for why then I can explain.
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Yes there is a fairly easy way.
Also you need to read my posts in that thread you linked.
I have requested several times for it to be closed.
Nothing in that thread will work.
Again it comes down to people who don't understand what they are posting.
It's not me being negative, these things just don't work. If you want me to go in to detail for why then I can explain.
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No, do bother going into detail, i prolly wouldnt understand.
If/When you work on either the J327T or J727T, i'm here to test....
BTW Chimera is saying them can root both devices. Before i think of putting up the money, what are your thoughts? At that point i might be rooted but no recovery
J727T/1 Recovery/Root (SS SafeStrap)???
Would this work?
Or be a good place to start, building off it???
IF I remember right, it was used for the S4 or S5 att, with same issue. It would set up recovery after bootloader, or something like that. I'm no noon, but not a senior either.
Just a suggestion??
Would be great if someone could implement it to work??
What u think?
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No, do bother going into detail, i prolly wouldnt understand.
If/When you work on either the J327T or J727T, i'm here to test....
BTW Chimera is saying them can root both devices. Before i think of putting up the money, what are your thoughts? At that point i might be rooted but no recovery
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Don't give them any money, i am working on a few things as this is my next device. Ill keep u posted fellas. Its just the beginning of this phones development
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Would this work?
Or be a good place to start, building off it???
IF I remember right, it was used for the S4 or S5 att, with same issue. It would set up recovery after bootloader, or something like that. I'm no noon, but not a senior either.
Just a suggestion??
Would be great if someone could implement it to work??
What u think?
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I remember SS i had yo use on my S5 (the att variant)! Didnt know SS was still around....
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I remember SS i had yo use on my S5 (the att variant)! Didnt know SS was still around....
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I'm don't believe it is still being used today on the new OS's.
Was just a thought, if anyone thinks it may be an option to get the file and port it or whatever have to do to it to make it work for this soo to say non-rootable phone.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this here idea?
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I'm don't believe it is still being used today on the new OS's.
Was just a thought, if anyone thinks it may be an option to get the file and port it or whatever have to do to it to make it work for this soo to say non-rootable phone.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this here idea?
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I the last update was 2013
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9UtxGyEZrrFZDJmckRoUUUtUDg i found a root file for the j7 prime. feel free to test it.
thepcwiz101 said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9UtxGyEZrrFZDJmckRoUUUtUDg i found a root file for the j7 prime. feel free to test it.
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Doesn't work without a working conduscive recovery
fullofhell said:
Doesn't work without a working conduscive recovery
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You flash it using odin. Its a tar file
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You flash it using odin. Its a tar file
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Ohhhmy bad duh.im so sorry
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Ohhhmy bad duh.im so sorry
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Its fine.
Hi guys, before I had s7ege, s8plus and I always use custom roms but now I've just bought a SM-G965U1 which seems like a powerful phone but i don't see any custom roms for it. I'm looking for a custom rom for it, so if you know that please share.
Thanks.
Flash a GSI
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/guide-install-gsi-s-snapdragon-s9-s9-t4044125
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Hi guys, before I had s7ege, s8plus and I always use custom roms but now I've just bought a SM-G965U1 which seems like a powerful phone but i don't see any custom roms for it. I'm looking for a custom rom for it, so if you know that please share.
Thanks.
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the phone isnt rootable, therefore there are no custom ROMs
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the phone isnt rootable, therefore there are no custom ROMs
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Rootable as of a couple of weeks now
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Rootable as of a couple of weeks now
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if youre referring to the 3 threads that were created on 21.31 and 2.12 that are all closed per OPs request, then ill wait until i see confirmed g965u's with photo proof. The phone has been out for 2 years and root was known to be impossible during all that time then 3 threads show up saying its been solved and all of them subsequently closed? You must understand my reluctance to jump on board so quickly. Im not saying youre wrong or lying or anything like that, i just dont see the proof
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if youre referring to the 3 threads that were created on 21.31 and 2.12 that are all closed per OPs request, then ill wait until i see confirmed g965u's with photo proof. The phone has been out for 2 years and root was known to be impossible during all that time then 3 threads show up saying its been solved and all of them subsequently closed? You must understand my reluctance to jump on board so quickly. Im not saying youre wrong or lying or anything like that, i just dont see the proof
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I kinda don't blame you. The threads were closed because 3 or 4 of them were created lol
I am not currently rooted, I went ahead and flashed Android 10 firmware to test it out. Been meaning to go back and make a ROM but I've been caught up doing other stuff. The best I can do is upload this screenshot of booting up PHH's Stock Android GSI running on a U.S. S9+ that I kept
There are active threads for root actually
S9: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s-recoveries--other-development/root-t4041815
S9+: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s-recoveries--other-development/root-t4043707
These aren't closed