What apps/settings are you guys freezing with TB? I want to freeze update so I don't accidentally take whatever OTA's are available, but what else do you guys freeze?
How do you get TB work? It said that my s6 edge is not rooted and its rooted with pingpong root..
You have to switch from Kinguser to SuperSU.
elnene03 said:
How do you get TB work? It said that my s6 edge is not rooted and its rooted with pingpong root..
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Try here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge/general/disabled-apps-list-t3080051
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What apps/settings are you guys freezing with TB? I want to freeze update so I don't accidentally take whatever OTA's are available, but what else do you guys freeze?
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Thanks!
wp4jot said:
You have to switch from Kinguser to SuperSU.
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Try here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge/general/disabled-apps-list-t3080051
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How can I do that? Or if you have a link to share I would appreciate.
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How can I do that? Or if you have a link to share I would appreciate.
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I think there was instructions on how to manually switch in the OP of the pingpong root thread. I just rooted my phone last night, and it installed supersu instead of king
New version installs SuperSU instead.
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I think there was instructions on how to manually switch in the OP of the pingpong root thread. I just rooted my phone last night, and it installed supersu instead of king
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It's a very difficult procedure for users with a little or no experience/knowledge but here you can find the instructions on how to do it. If you don't know or don't understand how to do the procedure, DON'T DO IT.
Instructions can be found in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
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How can I do that? Or if you have a link to share I would appreciate.
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Thanks I just uninstall the older version and install the new one and replace the app.. Thanks!
That's what I was going to tell you. To un-root the phone and then re-root using the new pingpong version. Glad that you could make it.
elnene03 said:
Thanks I just uninstall the older version and install the new one and replace the app.. Thanks!
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So what apps need frozen to stop the update being pushed out? Took a quick look and the only one I see is the 'AT&T Software update' one, but I'm pretty sure there are more pieces you can freeze, just can't recall the names.
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So what apps need frozen to stop the update being pushed out? Took a quick look and the only one I see is the 'AT&T Software update' one, but I'm pretty sure there are more pieces you can freeze, just can't recall the names.
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I just froze ATT software update in TB and I haven't DL'ed the newest update. May try to go back to stock to take the OTA then try rooting again. I'm scared though, haven't used Odin in years!
thestrangebrew said:
I just froze ATT software update in TB and I haven't DL'ed the newest update. May try to go back to stock to take the OTA then try rooting again. I'm scared though, haven't used Odin in years!
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I ended up just freezing it and it hasn't come back trying to d/l anything, so I'm happy for now.
From another thread, FYI
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done12many2 already tried rooting with pingpong root after updating and the exploit has been patched. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...update-oe2-restored-to-stock-oce-via-t3107799
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Hello, i just got a Motorola Razr i a few days ago and i wanted to root it.
So i followed a guide to root my Razr i, i've done it over 10 times now and still my Device is not rooted but have root permission granted.
Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks in advance.
I left a screen shot and the website, i just googled how to root motorola razr i and its like the 4th link the unlockr.com.
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Hello, i just got a Motorola Razr i a few days ago and i wanted to root it.
So i followed a guide to root my Razr i, i've done it over 10 times now and still my Device is not rooted but have root permission granted.
Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks in advance.
I left a screen shot and the website, i just googled how to root motorola razr i and its like the 4th link the unlockr.com.
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How did you root it? if you used some "universal" rooter then the outcome is pretty expected. Our device structure is a "bit" different, so you should follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928509 (Make sure you have read and understood everything, including unlocked bootloader)
On the other hand, if you did followed that guide and completed all the steps, it may be the case that your phone is rooted, but just it doesn't show itslef up. Just install any program that require root permissions (Titanium Backup, for instance) and launch it. If Superuser screen pops up asking for permission - you are done. If not - the link is above
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On the other hand, if you did followed that guide and completed all the steps, it may be the case that your phone is rooted, but just it doesn't show itslef up. Just install any program that require root permissions (Titanium Backup, for instance) and launch it. If Superuser screen pops up asking for permission - you are done. If not - the link is above
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Okay thank you very much. I got Titanium Backup and then the superuser screen popped up, so i guess it is rooted
EDIT: But then how come i can't use any of the hack tool like Game Killer, GameCIH/2, Freedom and Game Guardian???
cause it says "deny root" or "Root privilege required".
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Okay thank you very much. I got Titanium Backup and then the superuser screen popped up, so i guess it is rooted
EDIT: But then how come i can't use any of the hack tool like Game Killer, GameCIH/2, Freedom and Game Guardian???
cause it says "deny root" or "Root privilege required".
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I guess then it means it's not properly rooted, so go to the link. Don't forget to back your ROM up first!
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I guess then it means it's not properly rooted, so go to the link. Don't forget to back your ROM up first!
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Okay so after i backup my rom. Then do i just install it or do i have to do a factory reset? And is this for JB 4.1.2?
Oh and can i install Omars rom after i root it?
If you use Omars Rom you don't have to root. Just use cwm to install the Rom.
wayne int.
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So you only have to unlock the bootloader and install cwm. If you haven't done it.
wayne int.
Henning84 said:
If you use Omars Rom you don't have to root. Just use cwm to install the Rom.
wayne int.
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So you only have to unlock the bootloader and install cwm. If you haven't done it.
wayne int.
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So i don't need to root it? just install Omar's ROM and it'll root by itself?
_Fujitora_ said:
So i don't need to root it? just install Omar's ROM and it'll root by itself?
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Yes.
Lucki_X said:
Yes.
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Thanks, do i need to wipe or reset anything?
If you come from stockRom our an other Rom you have to wipe. You can find an how-to in Omars thread...
wayne int.
Henning84 said:
If you come from stockRom our an other Rom you have to wipe. You can find an how-to in Omars thread...
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Okay does it matter which version of Omar's ROM i use?
EDIT: Okay i just installed the latest one and i still cant use GameKiller and GameCIH/2. Can you use any of them on your phone?
No dunno what it is for... But may be it's not for razr I and Intel cpu ...
wayne int.
Henning84 said:
No dunno what it is for... But may be it's not for razr I and Intel cpu ...
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Hmmm okay thanks you for everything guys
Hello,
After sadly never being able to get the NB4 update for my note 3, I was wondering if anyone could send me there update files? (if its possible to update via recovery like that?) If anyone else has any other ideas on how to get my note 3 updated it would be nice (im on MJ5, not rooted).
zhable said:
Hello,
After sadly never being able to get the NB4 update for my note 3, I was wondering if anyone could send me there update files? (if its possible to update via recovery like that?) If anyone else has any other ideas on how to get my note 3 updated it would be nice (im on MJ5, not rooted).
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search button does amazing things http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51347782&postcount=3
jerrycoffman45 said:
search button does amazing things http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51347782&postcount=3
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Thanks for the sarcasm, I got the file. What do I do with it now?
zhable said:
Thanks for the sarcasm, I got the file. What do I do with it now?
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rename the extintion to zip put it on your sd card and flash in recovery
jerrycoffman45 said:
rename the extintion to zip put it on your sd card and flash in recovery
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That's what I thought, just wasn't sure if updating through recovery made Knox mad
zhable said:
That's what I thought, just wasn't sure if updating through recovery made Knox mad
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nope it is a offical update @zhable here is a link for the kitkat ota also flashing in recovery will wipe your phone
http://www.mediafire.com/download/mb...o2/2400258.zip
jerrycoffman45 said:
nope it is a offical update @zhable here is a link for the kitkat ota also flashing in recovery will wipe your phone
http://www.mediafire.com/download/mb...o2/2400258.zip
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downloading it now. I tried to check ota on NB4 but I keep getting software update interrupted. Hopefully I won't have to keep on relying on others to post the update files in the future. Thanks for the help, wish you would have responded to my first thread on this issue a month ago, but it looks like those update files were recently uploaded.
zhable said:
downloading it now. I tried to check ota on NB4 but I keep getting software update interrupted. Hopefully I won't have to keep on relying on others to post the update files in the future. Thanks for the help, wish you would have responded to my first thread on this issue a month ago, but it looks like those update files were recently uploaded.
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your welcome
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your welcome
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A little off topic, but I used kingo in the past for rooting, does it still steal our devices imei number? As I find conflicting answers in every thread I go to.
zhable said:
A little off topic, but I used kingo in the past for rooting, does it still steal our devices imei number? As I find conflicting answers in every thread I go to.
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no if it did it would not be allowded on xda
jerrycoffman45 said:
no if it did it would not be allowded on xda
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I keep getting an install error. I can't remember what to said exactly but the file was like presetup extra contents. Is there a way to get a log?
zhable said:
I keep getting an install error. I can't remember what to said exactly but the file was like presetup extra contents. Is there a way to get a log?
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with kitkat that is because of the kingo root even if you unrooted do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51203967&postcount=1 or if you are near an att service center you can take it to them and they will flash kitkat for you also bestbuy can too
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with kitkat that is because of the kingo root even if you unrooted do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51203967&postcount=1 or if you are near an att service center you can take it to them and they will flash kitkat for you also bestbuy can too
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Best Buy (Samsung) doesn't have the KitKat files yet. I went to my local BB store and they told me that didn't have the official file yet. Also, AT&T will not flash your phone either. I tried that one, too.
Has to be a att service center and both can re flash NB4 for you if you flashed the kk leak you need to do the mj5 restore first then go see them
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
jerrycoffman45 said:
Has to be a att service center and both can re flash NB4 for you if you flashed the kk leak you need to do the mj5 restore first then go see them
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
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My best buy Samsung store must be behind times. The guy there couldn't do it. It appears they use kies. And our phone can't be initialized with kies anymore.
440bro said:
My best buy Samsung store must be behind times. The guy there couldn't do it. It appears they use kies. And our phone can't be initialized with kies anymore.
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or they had someone working that did not know what they were doing i followed the instructions in the op of the offical kitkat descusion thread to update mine and fyi it is not kies that they should use but samsung s.m.a.r.t software
I know about unlocking the bootloader by ADB, but how do I actually root my watch so I can install TWRP and eventually custom ROMs?
Joe0113 said:
I know about unlocking the bootloader by ADB, but how do I actually root my watch so I can install TWRP and eventually custom ROMs?
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I am currently not rooted but I have Twrp installed and bootloader unlocked!
If being rooted is a big thing for you now (there really is no need to be just yet), When I had my G Watch, there was a toolkit over there that did all 3 things for you. The dev claims its for G Watch only, but a reply was posted that someone had success on the Live as well, which I dont see why that would be an issue considering its the same OS on both..
If you want to be the test person...feel free !!
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I am currently not rooted but I have Twrp installed and bootloader unlocked!
If being rooted is a big thing for you now (there really is no need to be just yet), When I had my G Watch, there was a toolkit over there that did all 3 things for you. The dev claims its for G Watch only, but a reply was posted that someone had success on the Live as well, which I dont see why that would be an issue considering its the same OS on both..
If you want to be the test person...feel free !!
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There is no such reply that says it is working for the Live.... in fact the Dev specifically quoted someone that asked if it'd work for the Live and he said no.. don't know where you read that
Joe0113 said:
There is no such reply that says it is working for the Live.... in fact the Dev specifically quoted someone that asked if it'd work for the Live and he said no.. don't know where you read that
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You are right..It was a different thread and he was referring to his app working..not the toolkit...I misread that .
Regardless...as I posted on my reply...unlock your bootloader...reboot the watch and let it set up etc...After a few min, flash the TWRP file in ADB...reboot into TWRP,,,then reboot the watch...
Those are the steps I did and I have TWRP installed...but no root access yet :|
Tower1972 said:
You are right..It was a different thread and he was referring to his app working..not the toolkit...I misread that .
Regardless...as I posted on my reply...unlock your bootloader...reboot the watch and let it set up etc...After a few min, flash the TWRP file in ADB...reboot into TWRP,,,then reboot the watch...
Those are the steps I did and I have TWRP installed...but no root access yet :|
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How do we obtain root though? I want to install this app, but you need root.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/themes-apps/app-android-wear-rebooter-lg-g-watch-t2830836
Joe0113 said:
How do we obtain root though? I want to install this app, but you need root.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/themes-apps/app-android-wear-rebooter-lg-g-watch-t2830836
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Good question..I still have this app installed but no root=no work
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Good question..I still have this app installed but no root=no work
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Damn!
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Damn!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/development/ear-live-stock-firmware-image-24jul14-t2827274
Tower1972 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/development/ear-live-stock-firmware-image-24jul14-t2827274
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Get it to work?
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Get it to work?
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ha...I was hoping you would be the test subject!!!
I am not really a seasoned ADB user, but I do know how to follow directions but still..all that work they did just to pull the stock image...scares me lol
Tower1972 said:
ha...I was hoping you would be the test subject!!!
I am not really a seasoned ADB user, but I do know how to follow directions but still..all that work they did just to pull the stock image...scares me lol
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I am not either haha. But same here, hopefully Sammy will soon come out with a stock image that we can Odin!
I wouldnt put to much faith in Sammy anymore. I used to have the S4 on Verizon and that sucker was locked down pretty tight, and I think the S5 is also..seems to be their way of doing things lately
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I wouldnt put to much faith in Sammy anymore. I used to have the S4 on Verizon and that sucker was locked down pretty tight, and I think the S5 is also..seems to be their way of doing things lately
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That has nothing to do with Sammy, it's Verizon. My Sprint S5 was able to be rooted BEFORE IT EVEN LAUNCHED! Btw developmnt is kickin' for the Verizon S5 right now.
Joe0113 said:
That has nothing to do with Sammy, it's Verizon. My Sprint S5 was able to be rooted BEFORE IT EVEN LAUNCHED! Btw developmnt is kickin' for the Verizon S5 right now.
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When I had my S4...an update was put out that seemed to stop any attempts at unlocking etc. I was able to root enough to change my icons but as for installing a custom rom..nope
I believe there also was a bounty on it, that..up till I sold it..went unclaimed. If thats still the case I dont know
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/general/rom-octamodwear-stock-root-busybox-t2834620
damn where did this come from..It was posted on the 1st yet its the first I seen it?!?!
Tower1972 said:
When I had my S4...an update was put out that seemed to stop any attempts at unlocking etc. I was able to root enough to change my icons but as for installing a custom rom..nope
I believe there also was a bounty on it, that..up till I sold it..went unclaimed. If thats still the case I dont know
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damn where did this come from..It was posted on the 1st yet its the first I seen it?!?!
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I might try to root tonite and install this ROM lol.
Did you root yet by any chance?
Joe0113 said:
I might try to root tonite and install this ROM lol.
Did you root yet by any chance?
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I believe I did.. I installed the rebooter app that AdamOutler posted, which requires root, and it works so I would assume that I now have root (thanks to him as well)
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I believe I did.. I installed the rebooter app that AdamOutler posted, which requires root, and it works so I would assume that I now have root (thanks to him as well)
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How did you?
Sent from a Galaxy 5 light years away
it was alittle confusing (well the twrp terminal part) but these are the steps he gave me:
Install TWRP, use that to root your device. Then remove the /System/app/Superuser.apk.
Boot into TWRP
Mount the system
Use the TWRP terminal emulator
rm /system/app/SuperSU.apk
I went into TWRP, mounted the system, and went to reboot the watch, at which point it said that I was not rooted and asked me to install Superuser...I clicked yes, then rebooted and let it settle
Went back to TWRP, made sure system was still mounted, and used the built in file manager (I really had no idea how to use the TWRP terminal since there was no way to input the rm command on the watch itself) to manually remove the Superuser.apk.
Anybody get it yet? Supposedly went official yesterday. About 300MB.
I unlocked your mum's bootloader.
It just arrived, and it was about 300MB. IT rebooted into TWRP, which just sat there. I rebooted, and then Andorid complained that the update didn't work. Well, duh!
That said, now I would like to know what I should have done or should do in the future. Any thoughts?
Mine just arrived
What's new?
Just found a story about it here - it is indeed the July update:
http://www.tmonews.com/2016/08/t-mobile-galaxy-note-4-note-edge-july-security-update/
Links in that article will eventually point you to here, where the update can be downloaded manually and installed via Samsung Smart Switch.
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-16486#update_download
Since I am rooted I am actually not sure what to do, and would appreciate some advice.
300 mb is a big update. If you are rooted you will need to flash the new firmware in Odin. But you may want to hold off. I am note sure it adds any new features and will probably make your device incompatible with any ROMs that are currently available.
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300 mb is a big update. If you are rooted you will need to flash the new firmware in Odin. But you may want to hold off. I am note sure it adds any new features and will probably make your device incompatible with any ROMs that are currently available.
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Thanks - sound advice.
So, where should I be looking on my Note 4 for the 300 MB download that happened earlier this morning, so I can delete it or copy/move it off for later?
I just got it but waiting to see if there are any bugs or negative effects. I'm not rooted so there's no way to go back.
Sent from my SM-N910T3 using Tapatalk
Still looking and haven't found any clues for changelog, not even security update. Anybody?
I unlocked your mum's bootloader.
Yep...trying to figure out how to avoid the update too.
I'm stick rooted with XPosed, Beastmode kernel, and a few other mods.
I just did the update, and I can confirm that TWRP, root, and xposed all work.
I don't know about compatibility with custom roms though.
ninjanick999 said:
I just did the update, and I can confirm that TWRP, root, and xposed all work.
I don't know about compatibility with custom toms though.
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OK, so how did you install it?
To shut the System Update tool up, I had to freeze it in Titanium Backup.
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OK, so how did you install it?
To shut the System Update tool up, I had to freeze it in Titanium Backup.
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You can flash it with odin. The file is the all in one home odin file The file is floading around somewhere....Might look in Overdrives OP That might be where i saw it...
KennyLG123 said:
You can flash it with odin. The file is the all in one home odin file The file is floading around somewhere....Might look in Overdrives OP That might be where i saw it...
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Yeah, if you can't find the update. You can just install the latest firmware you can find with odin, then update from settings.
Hi Folks,
I have no idea what "update from settings" means. Also, no idea where to start looking for the update - heck, I don't even know what to Google to find it. Thoughts?
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Hi Folks,
I have no idea what "update from settings" means. Also, no idea where to start looking for the update - heck, I don't even know what to Google to find it. Thoughts?
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From your device click settings look for about device click then at the top you will see (download updates manually) If you are rooted or removed any system apps dont go that route, the update will fail.. You then would just need the update file to flash with odin.. Might look in overdrives op.
What is overdrives op?
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What is overdrives op?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-maximum-ovrdrive-6-0-1-mm-beta-4-13-t3358326 Here.. you will see the link it a all in one (home) odin file just flash in ap or pda slot depending on which odin you use..
I believe this is the AFH Linky for the new firmware also fwiw: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152306227
So just to be clear, Overdrive is a MM-based T-Mobile ROM, basically just debloated and with some minor tweaks.
As a convenience, he has linked to "N910T Stock Odin Full EPG2 Firmware File," which we can flash using TWRP onto an otherwise stock+rooted MM 6.0.1.
I got this right?
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So just to be clear, Overdrive is a MM-based T-Mobile ROM, basically just debloated and with some minor tweaks.
As a convenience, he has linked to "N910T Stock Odin Full EPG2 Firmware File," which we can flash using TWRP onto an otherwise stock+rooted MM 6.0.1.
I got this right?
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The PG2 file he has a link to is stock. That thread is for his pe3 custom though. I haven't made my rounds through note 4 thread yet. I maintain another android site and all the devices in my sig are active. I'm never on the same thread everyday....lol
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I believe this is the AFH Linky for the new firmware also fwiw: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152306227
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I'm starting to see more links pop up now. Thanks I 'm not even going to try this one out i'm staying on pe3 for awhile...
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
Downloading files. Will confirm asap. Thanks!
Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
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Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
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I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
mortj19 said:
I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
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I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
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I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
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flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
mortj19 said:
flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
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I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
omgitsMATT said:
I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
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aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
mortj19 said:
aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
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I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
omgitsMATT said:
I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
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Hopefully... It took forever to find the firmware files and I only just happened to investigate the factory test files and noticed it was 4.4.2 and decided to try out different one click roots for the heck of it...
mortj19 said:
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
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Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
parrotgeek1 said:
Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
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Easy-firmware
mortj19 said:
Easy-firmware
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Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
edit: never mind
parrotgeek1 said:
edit: never mind
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You edited to quick, lol.
I'm looking up the stuff you asked now. Will have to reflash everything, bbiab
Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once
parrotgeek1 said:
Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
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I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
Let me know if that's everything you need so I can put 6.0.1 back on before I head to work so I have a stable phone.
omgitsMATT said:
I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
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thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once
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what
parrotgeek1 said:
thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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what
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I was able to get the home screen and notifications but there is this black transparent thing with yellow text that is getting in the way of everything, you can see it in the screenshots. Also because this is Factory Mode apparently there is no lock screen? I've rooted again and am trying to see if I can turn it off for you but here is what I got so far