I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
theroyalwe said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
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Are there any issues with the phone after root?
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Are there any issues with the phone after root?
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no issues whatsoever. not one lock or force close so far.
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no issues whatsoever. not one lock or force close so far.
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not related, but i am sitting here watching my phone charge before i turn it on for the first time. Did you fully charge it too?
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not related, but i am sitting here watching my phone charge before i turn it on for the first time. Did you fully charge it too?
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I did charge it to full, but there are many varying schools of thought on that subject. Typically I charge to full then run to 0 and charge to full a few cycles. I have my phone in my dock right now, but the cord to the dock unplugged so it isn't charging.
Not trying to be a kill joy by any means but people Chainfire is a pretty smart dude and has created a lot of things. Not saying that this wont work on Sprint variant but make sure you see his disclaimer.
NOTE:
Some have reported success on Sprint S4's, though I still advise against using it and waiting for a Sprint specific version.
I used this root method, too. Everything is working great.
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Anyone know if sprints bootloader is locked like att's?... Looks like all the carriers are following on verizons footsteps with the s3
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The motochopper worked for me. I had to D/L the "official" drivers from Samsung but you may not have too..There's two videos on You tube right now by two different people but same method.
3.0VTEC23 said:
The motochopper worked for me. I had to D/L the "official" drivers from Samsung but you may not have too..There's two videos on You tube right now by two different people but same method.
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I also used the Motochopper exploit ... took about 3 minutes. Easiest root I've ever done.
theroyalwe said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
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does this cause the yellow triangle to appear on the boot screen?
I successfully used Motochopper as well. It took me several times to get the ADB prompt to show, but it showed when I had entered the Dev Options menu.
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No but it might show your device as custom in Odin and under About device:Status Didn't check it before I flashed CWM. Triangle away doesn't clear it yet.
So which is the best method?
crawrj said:
No but it might show your device as custom in Odin and under About device:Status Didn't check it before I flashed CWM. Triangle away doesn't clear it yet.
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sorry, when did CWM become available, or is that part of chainfire's auto root?
Sterist said:
sorry, when did CWM become available, or is that part of chainfire's auto root?
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Not part of root. Think it came out Saturday or maybe yesterday. Can't remember. Post for it in original dev section.
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So which is the best method?
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At this point, it's a use and test function of root required applications..
We have had a report of an application not functioning properly on Motochopper where CF's Autoroot works just fine.
Use and report is the best response to your question.
I've tried every root app I could think of and so far no issues with the CF method. Of course YMMV.
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I've tried every root app I could think of and so far no issues with the CF method. Of course YMMV.
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Ditto.
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I actually did mototchopper method. Worked perfect. Easy to unroot if I want. People having problems with certain apps might not have had busybox installed. That was the first root app I installed and I haven't had a single issue. Does cf-auto root automatically install busybox? Also, does anyone know which apps are safe to remove or freeze? Any working recoveries out yet?
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As you can see, root already exists to Nexus 4 !
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Huge thanks for who have made it.
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Should be in general, seeing as there's nothing being released here, no? But still, neat.
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Should be in general, seeing as there's nothing being released here, no? But still, neat.
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Good news! Very good news ... Thanks for information
Sauce?
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ketchup
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ketchup
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Thanks
This isn't a carrier-subsidized phone, it's a Nexus. Unlocking the bootloader and thus root is a feature fully supported out of the box.
Nothing special here, you can easily root any Nexus device.
We buy Nexus devices because we expect its bootloader to be easily unlocked (fastboot oem unlock) and easy to root, and the direct Google updates.
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Everyone knows on nexus its just a case of fastboot oem unlock
I was hoping for a source, cause who ever it is already has their hands on a device... we could get a system dump maybe?
Wow, amazing.. Or not. You only need one command to unlock a nexus phone, it is a built in feature.
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im glad everyone knows how to unlock the bootloader, that doesnt give you root though.
with custom kernel that means someone had to have pulled the stock image off using an exploit that works on 4.2 (in which case the device in question may be fully stock except root). with custom recovery it isnt impossible to do without the stock kernels but it certainly makes it a bit more time consuming.
so while im happy everyone knows its indeed a nexus device this proves 1 of two things, someone already has a 4.2 ready exploit (doubt it would go public any time soon tho), or some for of custom recovery is already made for the device.
Duarte777 said:
As you can see, root already exists to Nexus 4 !
Check this image:
Huge thanks for who have made it.
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Eh planning on getting this device too eh? Hee...
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shabbypenguin said:
im glad everyone knows how to unlock the bootloader, that doesnt give you root though.
with custom kernel that means someone had to have pulled the stock image off using an exploit that works on 4.2 (in which case the device in question may be fully stock except root). with custom recovery it isnt impossible to do without the stock kernels but it certainly makes it a bit more time consuming.
so while im happy everyone knows its indeed a nexus device this proves 1 of two things, someone already has a 4.2 ready exploit (doubt it would go public any time soon tho), or some for of custom recovery is already made for the device.
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The only purpose of an exploit on a device with an unlockable AND relockable bootloader is to save some people from wiping /data. That's it. You can achieve the exact same thing with unlock->root->lock. There was only a couple people who seemed to possibly be implying that unlock bootloader means root. The rest of us were saying with open source recovery and fastboot oem unlock and the fact that exploits don't matter, the rooting of this device is a forgone conclusion.
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The only purpose of an exploit on a device with an unlockable AND relockable bootloader is to save some people from wiping /data. That's it. You can achieve the exact same thing with unlock->root->lock. There was only a couple people who seemed to possibly be implying that unlock bootloader means root. The rest of us were saying with open source recovery and fastboot oem unlock and the fact that exploits don't matter, the rooting of this device is a forgone conclusion.
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As i said in my post i get that custom recoveries are used for that. everyone seemed to be bashing this thread but as i said it holds more valuable information than most of the threads on this forum. if someone made a custom recovery then chances are day one of shipment it will publicly available and everyone can root using it, its a step towards development regardless, you wouldnt shun someone showing off TWRP/CWM on the N4 saying "oh its a nexus that was easy.." its the same work to get root.
if this was rooted using an exploit then even better news IMO, sure its "fairly" useless on this device (although using it you can then grab dumps of the images and make recovery etc). but there are a lot of devices out there who could use this exploit.
but yes i agree that this phoen would have had a way to root very quickly regardless, just amazed to see people think they could root it the same way as they did their other nexus devices (which prolly had recovery before they got the device)
Excuse my n00by question here, but if I were to unlock my bootloader which I am going to do as soon as my N4 has some charge, that isn't going to give me Root which is what I want but eh.
Is there any known working method of rooting this device at the moment? Is it likely that Bin4ry's ICS/JB exploit will work here?
crachel said:
This isn't a carrier-subsidized phone, it's a Nexus. Unlocking the bootloader and thus root is a feature fully supported out of the box.
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Mine was carrier subsidized
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Zaihanzainal said:
Eh planning on getting this device too eh? Hee...
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Yes bro
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This has been replaced by Universal Root de la Vega!
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Question & Answer
"Root de la Vega" What kind of name is that?
It's named after Ralph de la Vega, CEO of AT&T Mobility.
Can you help me with the drivers?
No, but you can head over here for help with drivers.
How do I get into download mode?
Method 1: adb reboot download
Method 2: Pull the battery out, unplug the usb cable, reinsert the battery. Hold Volume Down + Home + Power. Follow the instructions on the screen.
How was this root method accomplished?
By hex editing the system image to call a script on the sdcard as root.
Will rooting or downgrading or flashing stock trip the Knox flags?
No, KNOX flags will not be tripped!
Will root survive a factory reset?
Yes, it does.
Do I need have to fully wipe my phone when rooting?
Yes. If you don't you will get lots of nasty force closes. I have yet to find a way around it.
Does Xposed Framework work on a rooted Note 3?
Yes, it has been updated to work fully with the Note 3.
Will rooting report system as custom and display an unlocked lock on the initial boot screen?
Yes. It can be removed by installing Xposed Framework with Wanam Xposed and enabling Security hacks > Fake system status.
Titanium Backup is giving me problems, how can I fix it?
Check out this thread. If you are still having issues, please take your concerns to the dev, they are not related to rooting.
How do I open a 7z file?
With 7zip!
Can I do this on OS X/Linux?
No, not until heimdall is updated to support the Note 3.
Can I unroot?
Yes, use SuperSU full unroot option or flash stock.
How do I flash stock?
Check out this thread.
I am getting a "Prevention Information" popup after running a root app, how do I disable it?
From terminal emulator or adb shell as root, run; pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
Or freeze the Knox apps with Titanium Backup.
Downloading now. Thanks for all your hard work
Thanks for the efforts
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Thank you sir!
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Gears I have a new respect for you. At the bar right now and drunk but you got $ coming tomorrow. Quote me on that s..t!!
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Links are now live!
@Spectredroid unquote that post Need to make changes to it!
Seeding that torrent from my 1Gbps, should be pretty fast.
Is there any chance of brick of any sort
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designgears said:
Links are now live!
@Spectredroid unquote that post Need to make changes to it!
Seeding that torrent from my 1Gbps, should be pretty fast.
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Done. Thanks for all the work man.
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billymaloney3 said:
Is there any chance of brick of any sort
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Not really, uploading the stock files too.
Also when durning that process should we factory reset. And also can you make the copying to the root process more clear. Thanks I just don't want to mess it up at all
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Thank you, thank you, a million times THANK YOU!!!!!
Stock files are up too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46424497
Is this okay to use with Heimdall? I've only got access to a Mac right now.
toddnbrown said:
Is this okay to use with Heimdall? I've only got access to a Mac right now.
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Heidall does't work with the note 3 yet.
Spartan304 said:
Thank you, thank you, a million times THANK YOU!!!!!
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The best thanks.
PayPal:
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Im getting an md5 error when trying to load it in Odin. Anyone else?
Spartan304 said:
Im getting an md5 error when trying to load it in Odin. Anyone else?
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Yeah I am getting the same thing
changt34x said:
Yeah I am getting the same thing
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Did you download from Mega or the torrent? Torrent here.
Spartan304 said:
Im getting an md5 error when trying to load it in Odin. Anyone else?
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Yeah I am getting the same thing
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rename Root_de_la_Vega.tar.md5 -> test.tar.md5
Ok, so I got my new n3 rooted using kingo, then updated to 4.4.2 using the one click file which softbricked me for some reason. I think it was because of the root and I didnt undo it. Or maybe the safestrap I installed and didnt undo before update. Either way, I just restarted my phone and did oneclick again and it worked like a charm.
Now I am here with 4.4.2 and I like it. Well, not as much as non touchwiz version... but I need s pen functions or I shouldnt even have a note! Basically I need to know if kingo will work on my 4.4.2 now. I am reluctant to try because I dont wanna soft brick and have no way back to anything. Ive done that before and it took me days to get back to a stock rom. So does anyone know if I can use kingo to get root again?
Next question... I want to install the custom keyboard that someone posted in the rom section. There are pretty colors and I want them! Does anyone know how to do this? It is in a zip file and apparently has an aroma installer. Do I just use safestrap and flash like normal? This locked bootloader is a pain in the ass.
Last question... the same guy whi posted the keyboard also has a custom theme in his files for the n3... I am not sure how to use that either. It again is a zip, but im not sure its supposed to be flashed and even which way to flash it if it is. Any insight would be appreciated, I need all the pretty stuff.
So those are my questions. I hope someone has the answers.
I hope at&t rots in hell for having this locked bootloader. I bought this phone second hand ao I could put it on straight talk. Only went with at&t so it would be easiest to assure I got 4g lte... shoulda done more research on the phone because this is bullsh*t. There is no reason to lock the bootloader like this. Free my phone at&t!
You need to read forum rules. No double posting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49862375
440bro said:
You need to read forum rules. No double posting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49862375
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How did I double post?
You mean ask the same question in 2 forums? That thread seemed dead. I just asked here because there were multiple things i wanted to find out.
I take it you have no answers?
Ps... I never saw my post go through and still don't see the post on that link... so I'm not sure what you're talking about.
I just need an answer to this question
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How did I double post?
You mean ask the same question in 2 forums? That thread seemed dead. I just asked here because there were multiple things i wanted to find out.
I take it you have no answers?
Ps... I never saw my post go through and still don't see the post on that link... so I'm not sure what you're talking about.
I just need an answer to this question
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I had your other post removed from the dead thread.
440bro said:
I had your other post removed from the dead thread.
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Ok... like you said... dead thread... i didn't think it even posted. But either way...
Can anyone answer any of my questions? I'm itching to do stuff to my n3 but I'm scared lol
Guess no one knows! I'm surprised
If you took the 4.4.2 leak, you also took another boot loader. Kingo will not root you. Nothing will right now. Unfortunately this is what happens when you don't read. Whatever is broken will remain broken until such time as an ota is provided from ATT or a root exploit is found. Neither of which will be anytime soon I think. Sorry for your luck.
Edit: in case you missed it in the designgears leak thread.... Don't try to downgrade yourself back to 4.3. It won't work and bad things will happen.
Cheers
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? I guess I missed something in the kitkat thread people are talking about the mj5 restore working fine I thought.
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The restore to MJ5 was recently confirmed. I flashed 4.4.2 as well but I read the thread before I did it. However, I did not lose root. I believe the OP was updated to include root in 4.4.2. I didn't have to do anything to regain root except download SU.
I hope this helps. You may try to download that, you may already have root!!!
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The restore to MJ5 was recently confirmed. I flashed 4.4.2 as well but I read the thread before I did it. However, I did not lose root. I believe the OP was updated to include root in 4.4.2. I didn't have to do anything to regain root except download SU.
I hope this helps. You may try to download that, you may already have root!!!
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I just installed knoxraid which has root. Not sure what i can do with it though. Do you know how to flash a theme or a new keyboard in the zip format?
As of now, only the L720T tri-band http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy
As usual, the 720 is the "red headed stepchild"....no lollipop yet...
NOOOO!!!! Why can't they just release both... I've been waiting for this
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lol. the 720 will be lucky to get the update a month from now unless Sprint mysteriously forgets it all together... wouldn't surprise me
The RDF for the 720 is also at OD1 so sprint has is near completion. I just don't know why they won't push both at the same time
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Did anyone receive the update yet or is anyone able to pull it to possibly share and test?
Well, strangely enough, Sprint has now pulled the update and it has been removed from the update list page. WOW Sprint! Pretty pathetic....
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Well, strangely enough, Sprint has now pulled the update and it has been removed from the update list page. WOW Sprint! Pretty pathetic....
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This is really getting ridiculous now.
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So perhaps something came up on one or more of the test devices not previously seen, it happens.
If that is the case, I personally prefer the that they pull it to fix the issue before it makes it out too thousands of users phones. And suspending rollout makes more business sense than causing customers problems, perhaps even severe problems. :good:
link for Samsung lollipop open source release.
this is the link.
click on the SPH-L720T_NA_LL_Opensource.zip.
h t t p://opensource.samsung.c o m/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720[/
RP-88 said:
So perhaps something came up on one or more of the test devices not previously seen, it happens.
If that is the case, I personally prefer the that they pull it to fix the issue before it makes it out too thousands of users phones. And suspending rollout makes more business sense than causing customers problems, perhaps even severe problems. :good:
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OD2
720: http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L720-SPRINT/OD2.rdf
720T: http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L720T-SPRINT/OD2.rdf
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lol. the 720 will be lucky to get the update a month from now unless Sprint mysteriously forgets it all together... wouldn't surprise me
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i'm thinking more and more that this will be the case.
even more insulting would be for them to release 5.0.0 and then stop there.
Spades2006 said:
i'm thinking more and more that this will be the case.
even more insulting would be for them to release 5.0.0 and then stop there.
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I hope not... They should release both updates at the same time.. It's most likely going to be 5.0.1 and possibly the last update. I find myself checking the sprint support page almost 3 times a day for the past month.
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this is the link.
click on the SPH-L720T_NA_LL_Opensource.zip.
h t t p://opensource.samsung.c o m/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720[/
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Can this Zip file be installed like a ROM or with ODIN?
ActorMike said:
Can this Zip file be installed like a ROM or with ODIN?
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Neither, it's source code. You can't install it.
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Neither, it's source code. You can't install it.
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I have a stock rooted Sprint ROM whats the best way to get the official Lollipop on it?
ActorMike said:
I have a stock rooted Sprint ROM whats the best way to get the official Lollipop on it?
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Wait until it's released
Is there any change on the root impossibility without flashing rooted rom? I've been away from the game forever. Sorry
We won't know until it is released. This update hasn't been released yet. Most likely the typical root method work (cf atuo root and towel root) supersu is already up to date for lollipop OS so if you are rooted just wait till someone makes the stock rom a flashable zip or if you are stock just use any method to root. Remember to back up internal storage as unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.
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We won't know until it is released. This update hasn't been released yet. Most likely the typical root method work (cf atuo root and towel root) supersu is already up to date for lollipop OS so if you are rooted just wait till someone makes the stock rom a flashable zip or if you are stock just use any method to root. Remember to back up internal storage as unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.
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Considering every other Samsung phone on Lollipop, including the S6, has been rooted the same way as KitKat (CF Auto Root or flash SuperSU.zip in recovery), I think we'll be fine. "Unlocking the bootloader wipes everything"? There are so many things wrong with that statement. Odining a stock tar is the only thing that wipes internal storage (and not all of them do). There is no unlocking of the bootloader on Samsung phones. You flash a custom recovery or if using CF Auto Root it flashes the su binary to system/bin... no wiping on either.
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Considering every other Samsung phone on Lollipop, including the S6, has been rooted the same way as KitKat (CF Auto Root or flash SuperSU.zip in recovery), I think we'll be fine. "Unlocking the bootloader wipes everything"? There are so many things wrong with that statement. Odining a stock tar is the only thing that wipes internal storage (and not all of them do). There is no unlocking of the bootloader on Samsung phones. You flash a custom recovery or if using CF Auto Root it flashes the su binary to system/bin... no wiping on either.
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Lol sorry. Haven't Odin back to stock in a while. All i remember was i did something in the "hook my phone up to pc " step then days of grief that i lost everything on my internal storage ...
Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!
Samfail V3 on the main Note 8 Forums. Check there. Read everything.
MuTaLiZeD said:
Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!
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Yea look at samfail page.
Verify what softwear version you are on and use appropriate version,
There is no root for 8.0 so you will have to downgrade to a older U3 bootloader to root if on 8.0
Ok Im on oreo 8.0, I have never rooted this phone but looking at the steps on samfail its 3 different versions of it and what im getting is you have to flash them in order but someone says just flash samfailv3, can some one please tell me what bootloader i need, the proper steps, just a complete walkthrough because i dont wanna mess my phone up and i wanna make sure im doing this correctly, thanks in advance or at least tell me what all i need instead of directing me to samfail thread, its alot going on in that thread and my brain cant process it all.
Saafir said:
You should not root.
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Y not, just asking?
Saafir said:
What are you trying to acomplish with root first?
What would you do in a bootloop situation?
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If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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This is essentially a RTFM situation. You won't find much help unless you can actually demonstrate something. If you were stuck at a particular step, someone could help you, but you are asking for a walk through for just the first step.
Yes those mods are available to rooted note 8's but do you know how to apply them, or would you be right back here asking for a step-by-step guide for that as well?
Please don't think I (or anyone) is trying to be mean here. You just need to do your own research and figure it out, and if you brick your phone, you brick your phone. That is how many of us learned.
Come back with some actual questions and you will get actual answers. That said, your "how-to" has already been written here
Basically you need to figure out which firmware you have installed, downgrade via ODIN if not compatible, follow the rest of the steps using ODIN, and you'll have root. If you've rooted a Samsung device before this should not be difficult for you.
STAYING STOCK and safe.
Over the years, the only two reasons I would root my Android phone:
Get rid of ads
Hotspot
With the Note-8, you can modify the settings and get hotspot to work w/out rooting...........there's a thread out there for instructions.
I found an app that controls/eliminates the ads via VPN, runs in the background with very little battery drainage if any at all.
You can also download DnsChanger(Open Source) from the PlayStore and use these DNS Servers from AdGuard to block advertisements, tracking, and phishing globally on your phone.
176.103.130.130
176.103.130.131
Or use IPv6 addresses
2a00:5a60::ad1:0ff
2a00:5a60::ad2:0ff
Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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jhunt75 said:
Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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Yes. That will always be a thing unless the bootloader gets unlocked.
that 80% thing definitely makes it a no go for me
kingjay2013 said:
If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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There's no advantage to root unless you have a custom recovery. Also you don't need root to run custom ROMs, a custom recovery will do all you need, plus most ROMs come rooted.
Point is, I'd rather have a custom recovery over root. The custom recovery will fix a bootloop, flash ROMs, themes, apps and maybe one or two things I'm forgetting.
Lastly, I'm not seeing any custom recoveries for carrier locked Note 8s. Heck, unless I'm missing something, I'm seeing anything for unlocked ones.
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